The Weekender: September 11 to 14

The Weekender: September 11 to 14

It's week two of the semester, Terriers, and while classes are ramping up, so is the weekend calendar. From a world-premiere play to Boston University's annual Moonlight Ball to a community barbecue and more, there's no shortage of ways to spend your weekend on campus.

The Ceremony

Produced by CHUANG Stage in partnership with the BU School of Theatre and Boston Playwrights' Theatre, The Ceremony kicks off its world premiere run this week at the Joan & Edgar Booth Theatre. The story, part of a larger body of work by playwright Mfoniso Udofia, unites Nigerian and Nepali culture throughout the generations. Tickets are on a "Pay-As-You-Are" basis, inviting audiences to support arts accessibility as they are able to.

Thursday, September 11, from 7:30 to 9:30 pm, Joan & Edgar Booth Theatre, 820 Comm Ave. Purchase tickets here.

16th Annual Moonlight Ball

One of BU's favorite fall traditions is back: the Moonlight Ball celebrates the lunar Mid-Autumn Festival with student performances, food and drink, music, a photo booth, and more. The ball is hosted by the BU Asian Student Union, Taiwanese American Student Association, Vietnamese Student Association, and Chinese Student Association,

Friday, September 12, from 9 pm to midnight, George Sherman Union Metcalf Ballroom, 775 Comm Ave.

2025 Springboard Series

BU School of Theatre's New Play Initiative presents public readings of theatrical works in progress, written and performed by our own Terriers. Each staged reading features a short rehearsal period, a live table read, and a feedback session with the playwright and cast.

Saturday, September 13, 11 am and 2 pm, David Copeland Blackbox Theatre, 855 Comm Ave. Admission is free and seating is general. Find more information here.

2025 Boston Local Food Festival

Love local food, and plenty of it? Head to the Rose Kennedy Greenway for one of the region's biggest one-day food festivals. The day features nearly 100 vendors serving cuisines from around the world, free samples, chef demos, a Seafood Throwdown competition, and more. It's a can't-miss celebration of New England's food culture.

Sunday, September 14, 11 am to 5 pm, Rose Kennedy Greenway, 191 Atlantic Ave., Boston. Admission is free and tickets are not required.

Welcome Back BBQ

Kick off the semester with burgers, hot dogs, veggie options, and community at Marsh Chapel's annual Welcome Back BBQ. This campus tradition brings together students, faculty, and staff for an afternoon of food and community. In case of rain, the event moves indoors to Marsh Chapel, lower level.

Sunday, September 14, noon, BU Beach, 270 Bay State Road.

BU vs. Boston College Field Hockey

Cheer on the BU field hockey team as the Terriers face longtime rival Boston College at New Balance Field. Admission is free, and if the bleachers fill up, you can still catch the action streaming live on ESPN+.

Sunday, September 14, 1 pm, New Balance Field, 278 Babcock St. The game is free.

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