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The Tufts Daily
Where you read it first | Friday, March 29, 2024

What's Up This Weekend

 Want to make your weekend artsy? Check out these events!

Nasturtiums at the Gardner Museum: On Saturday, The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum begins its annual display of nasturtiums (vines of bright, orange flowers), which are hung in the Museum's spectacular courtyard from the windows of the third floor. These flowers were Gardner's favorite, and have been displayed in the museum every April since 1904 to celebrate her birthday. The display will be complemented by special dishes featuring edible nasturtiums available in the museum's cafe. (Saturday, April 3 through mid-April at The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. 280 The Fenway)

Drive-By Truckers at House of Blues: Tonight, Southern rockers Drive-By Truckers bring their unique brand of country to Boston. The band is touring in support of their recently released 8th studio album, "The Big To-Do" (2010). (Friday, April 2 at 8 p.m. at the House of Blues, Boston. 15 Lansdowne St. Tickets from $23.)

World Pillow Fight Day: Who doesn't love a good pillow fight? Banditos Misteriosos presents the 2nd annual Pillow Fight Day in Boston this Saturday at 3 p.m.. Last year, 16 cities worldwide participated in this crazy event and Boston had the third largest Pillow Fight in the world. Grab a pillow and some friends so this year's Boston Pillow Fight can be even bigger and better! (Saturday, April 3 at 3 p.m. Place TBA on the Banditos Web site http://misteriosos.org on Friday, April 2 at 11:55 p.m.)

Opus: A talented violinist disappears the night before a string quartet's biggest performance. Written by Michael Hollinger, the play delves into complex relationships and secrets among the musicians when a new member is introduced to the group. Jim Petosa directs this production, which intertwines music and drama. (Friday, April 2 at 8 p.m., Saturday, April 3 at 8 p.m. and through April 17 at the Arsenal Center for the Arts. Mosesian Theater, 321 Arsenal St. in Watertown. Tickets from $35 and half-price student discounts are available.)

"Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000):" Before a screening of Ang Lee's landmark martial arts epic, Boston University physics professor Andrew Cohen will give a talk exploring how the film uses and breaks the laws of physics. (Monday, April 5 at 7 p.m. at the Coolidge Corner Theatre. 290 Harvard St. in Brookline. Tickets are $9.75.)