They don't all dance like we do. Check out the cultural moves of Iranian women at today's "Shahrzad's Career" festival in the Franklin building, Room 202H. From 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., famed poets and Farsi film creators will delve into the world of Islamic femininity. Learn about the Islamic Revolution of 1979 and the subsequent implications it had on women's artistic roles within traditional Iranian communities. For more information on this topic or study-abroad opportunities in the Middle East, call Beth Alpert Nakhai at 621-8012.

Untwist your tongue and test your skills in Japanese language and art at today's Japanese Linguistics lecture at the University Marriott, Ventana Room. From 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Professor Shoko Ikuta from the Meiji Gakuin University in Japan will teach "Politeness Strategies in Japanese Conversation." Whether you plan on shacking up with a Japanese family abroad or simply want to do some traveling without stepping on any toes, this lecture is for you. For more information on linguistic opportunities within the university, call Todd Brown at 621-5478.

And they said women couldn't play ball. Come out and support your women's basketball team as they dominate the court tonight and take on the Holy Cross in McKale Center at 8 p.m. Arrive early and catch Pittsburgh vs. Wisconsin at 6 p.m. in the stadium. Tickets for the game can be purchased by the general public for $3 to $5. For more information on game times, or to reserve a seat for the game, call the McKale ticket office at 621-2287.

Put your shades on and catch tonight's International Arts Society Film Series screening of "City Lights" at 7:30. Watch as one of Charlie Chaplin's most touching films takes on a life of its own in the Modern Languages auditorium. Admission to the film is free for students, thanks to the funding program by the dean of the College of Humanities. Bring a friend, but leave the popcorn at home because the auditorium is a no-eating facility. For more information on other film screenings, call Charles Scruggs at 621-3527.

What would life be without art? Get more involved with your community through interactive, hands-on projects at tomorrow's "Day Without Art 2001." Learn how art influences the world we live in from noon to 5 p.m. at the Center for Creative Photography, located in the Fine Arts Complex. For more information on tomorrow's day of art or how to get involved in similar projects around town, call the Center for Creative Photography at 621-7968.