12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

VCU Libraries and University Student Commons and Activities invite the VCU community to bring lunch to a film screening and discussion of "Soul Food Junkies" in Hunton Student Center, TML Learning Center, Room 209. This film looks at the past and future of soul food, covering its roots in Western Africa, its incarnation in the American South, and the role it plays in the health crisis in the African American community. Group discussion will be facilitated by librarian Irene Lubker.

For more information, visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/events/2016-17/real-film-2016-17.html.

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

The Activities Programming Board at VCU presents the "APB Cafe" at the USC&A Concession Stand. Attendees will meet the executive board that plans large-scale events and learn about open positions. Hot drinks and light snacks will be provided.

3 p.m.

The Wellness Resource Center (The Well) holds open mindfulness sessions every Thursday at 3 p.m. through May 5, for participants to learn how to relax and manage stress using mindfulness. All students are welcome, however, space is limited to the first 15 who arrive.

For more information, visit http://thewell.vcu.edu.

4:30 p.m.

The Department of Graphic Design presents Hassan Rahim in the Pollak Building, Room 315. Rahim is a designer from California now working out of New York City. He deals in stark, esoteric imagery; it doesn't recoil from darkness. His work has appeared on and ranged from magazines, galleries, albums, stages, street corners, wearables and of course online. Often as distinctive and boundary-troubling as he himself is, his work embodies far-flung but carefully steeped influences arranged into thrilling new harmonies.

For more information, visit http://arts.vcu.edu/graphicdesign/.

7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

SAVES (Students Advocating Violence Education and Support) hosts an escalation workshop in the University Student Commons, Virginia Room B. There will be a showing of the film, "Escalation," created by the One Love Foundation followed by a discussion on intimate partner violence/dating violence and red flags. Free Chipotle will be provided.

7 p.m.

The Latino Student Association hosts a movie night screening of "East Side Sushi" in the University Student Commons, Commonwealth Ballrooms A-B. Snacks will be provided.

7:30 p.m.

TheatreVCU presents "A Time to Kill" from Feb. 16-26 at the Singleton Center for the Performing Arts. Directed by David Leong, fight director for the 2013 original Broadway production, "A Time to Kill" is the story of an African-American man put on trial for the murder of two white men who savagely beat and raped his ten-year-old daughter. Based on John Grisham's novel, this race-charged courtroom drama has all the power of the film featuring Sandra Bullock, Samuel L. Jackson and Matthew McConaughey.

For more information, visit http://www.vcutheatre.showclix.com.

7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

The National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice holds a discussion on the documentary "13th" by Ava DuVernay in the University Student Commons, Forum Room.

8 p.m.

VCU Music presents its Jazz Orchestra I performing in the Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall. The event will feature baritone saxophonist/flutist Claire Daly, student vocalist Paige Melton and the music of Gillespie, Ellington, Parker, Sinatra, Fitzgerald, Basie and Arlen. Tickets are $7 in advance, $10 at the door or free with a VCU student ID.

For more information, visit https://www.showclix.com/event/jazz-orchestra-i2406926.

Friday, Feb. 17, 2017 at 3 p.m.

The School of World Studies Anthropology Program hosts its Spring 2017 Anthropology Speaker Series featuring Joel Gittelsohn, Ph.D., Johns Hopkins University, discussing "Building Community Food Environments to Reduce Chronic Disease: Integrating Anthropology and Public Health" in the Commons Theater.

Friday, Feb. 17, 2017 at 9 p.m.

Chili's at VCU hosts the official Men's Basketball game watch party versus cross-town rival University of Richmond. Fans can catch the HAVOC on each of Chilis' nine TVs and take advantage of specials like the $5 game-day burger. Attendees are encouraged to wear VCU gear for free giveaways and prizes. Limited free parking will be available to Chili's customers across the street in the JL Lot. Follow VCUDine on Facebook for details.

For more information, visit http://bsv.vcu.edu/dining.

Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017 from 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.

In collaboration with Richmond Peace Education Center, University College's Common Book Program presents Generation Dream 2017, showcasing performances by middle, high school and college students, inspired by the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at Grace Street Theater. Free and open to the public. Donations to the Richmond Peace Education Center are encouraged.

For more information, visit http://commonbook.vcu.edu.

Monday, Feb. 27, 2017 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The Muslim Student Association presents "Story Night" in the Trani Center for Life Sciences, Room 253. This is a student-led interactive discussion that will involve all individuals present and go over a certain part of history in Islam. The event is open to everyone, one does not have to be in the association to attend.

Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs Criminal Justice program presents Terrance Hake, who posed as a corrupt prosecutor and helped the FBI gain indictments against 103 judges, attorneys and court personnel for selling the justice system to the highest bidder, in the University Student Commons, Richmond Salons III-IV. Hake will share investigative techniques and ethical lessons learned from the Greylord investigation and trials. Free and open to the public.

For more information, visit http://www.wilder.vcu.edu.

Thursday, Mar. 16, 2017 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The Translational Partnership for Mental Health (TPMH) and College Behavorial and Emotional Health Institute (COBE) partner to host a special case study event focused on adolescent substance use in BioTech One, VIPBG Conference Room 1-160. To R.S.V.P., visit the website below.

For more information, visit https://goo.gl/forms/dKzONQOYEA5Hshqi1.

The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs seeks proposals for Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month celebrated in April at VCU. To submit ideas for events or programming, use the contact information below.

For more information, visit http://www.omsa.vcu.edu/.