1 p.m.

Milk River Arts and All Saints Theater Co. will host a parade from Monroe Park to the ICA. All are invited to participate in the parade, which is in celebration of acceptance and love. The event will conclude at the Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St., with a 2 p.m. performance.

For more information, contact Meredith Carrington at mtcarrington@vcu.edu or visit https://www.galleryfive.org/these-are-my-friends.

5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The Anderson, 907 1/2 W. Franklin St., will host opening receptions for two exhibitions. Kinetic Imaging student Ian Donegan presents "Monad: After Espinoza," a book release event with corresponding installation on view Feb. 14-26. A second exhibition, "Please, Don't Cry At Dinner" is curated by Craft/Material Studies student Colin Knight and features artworks by Kayla Kelly, Nicholas Gerson, Becca Renton, Davis Boshears, Becca Low and Jason Hackett. This exhibition is also on view Feb. 14-26.

For more information, contact Monica Kinsey at kinseym@vcu.edu or (804) 828-7720.

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

VCUarts Theatre presents a "Be My Bloody Valentine" special. Two-for-one tickets will be available for "MACHINAL" for Valentine's weekend shows - Feb. 14 and 15 at 7:30 p.m. and Feb. 16 at 3 p.m. "MACHINAL" is loosely based on the true story of a Queens housewife accused of murdering her husband in 1927. Playwright Sophie Treadwell digs beneath the surface to explore a woman at the center of a crime — her emotions, life story, desires ... and what makes her break. Performances will be at Raymond Hodges Theater, W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, 922 Park Ave.

For more information, contact Sarah Moore at mooresw4@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2695 or visit https://www.facebook.com/events/2600269173435160/.

Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020 at 10 a.m.

The VCU women’s tennis team will take on Penn State University at the Thalhimer Tennis Center, 920 W. Cary St.

For more information, contact Alexis Howatt at howatta@vcu.edu.

Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020 at 4 p.m.

During February, cheer alongside the Rowdy Rams at the official Men’s Basketball Watch Parties at Chili’s at VCU. Join the Ram Nation on Feb. 15 vs. University of Richmond (4 p.m.), Feb. 21 vs. Saint Louis University (9 p.m.) and Feb. 26 vs. Massachusetts (7 p.m.) Games will be live on each of Chilis’ nine TVs, plus fans can take advantage of specials like the $5 game-day burger. Wear your VCU gear for free giveaways and prizes. Limited free parking available to customers in JL lot.

For more information, contact Lauren Hay at lhay@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1148 or visit https://www.facebook.com/vcudining/.

Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020 at noon

The VCU men’s tennis team will take on East Carolina University at the Thalhimer Tennis Center, 920 W. Cary St.

For more information, contact Alexis Howatt at howatta@vcu.edu.

Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020 at 4 p.m.

A faculty recital will include performances by Mary Hermann García, Filipe Leitão, The Nashville Avenue Stompers, VCU Jazz Orchestra I and the VCU Greater Richmond High School Jazz Band. The concert will be at Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall, W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, 922 Park Ave. Admission is free.

For more information, contact Michael Potts at pottsmj@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/music/2019/12/09/faculty-recital-antonio-j-garcia-trombone-composition-february-16/.

Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020 at 7 p.m.

A clarinet recital will be held in the James W. Black Music Center 1015 Grove Ave. Admission is free.

For more information, contact Michael Potts at pottsmj@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/music/2019/12/17/clarinet-studio-recital-february-16/.

Monday, Feb. 17, 2020 at 7 p.m.

Beta Beta Beta Biology Honor Society will hold a general body meeting in Room 1030G, West Grace Street Student Housing – North, 830 W. Grace St. The group provides volunteer/job opportunities as a way to connect and network through others with shared science interests. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Sara Herz at herzsm@vcu.edu or (571) 209-8727 or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/tribeta/club_signup.

Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

VCU Career Services presents the Spring 2020 Careers in the Commons: U.S. Army. The U.S. Army will be in the Student Commons (lobby table 1) on Tuesday, February 18th! Stop by to chat with them about opportunities for students of all class years and majors.

For more information, contact Danielle Pearles at careers@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1645 or visit https://tinyurl.com/v4mllgr.

Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020 at 3 p.m.

The VCU baseball team will take on Norfolk State University at The Diamond, 3001 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd.

For more information, contact Rebecca Piner at pinerre@vcu.edu.

Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020 at 3 p.m.

The VCU baseball team will take on Norfolk State University in an exhibition game at The Diamond, 3001 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd.

For more information, contact Rebecca Piner at pinerre@vcu.edu or visit http://vcuathletics.com.

Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

VCU Office of Multicultural Affairs and VCU Global Education Office will sponsor Black and Abroad, hosted by VCU students Imani Thaniel and Brianna Griffin. Black and Abroad is a storytelling discussion about the experiences of students of color who have studied abroad. The event will be in the Commonwealth Ballrooms, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Simone Biasuzzi at abroad@vcu.edu or visit https://www.facebook.com/events/534954750707412/.

Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020 from noon to 1 p.m.

The C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research will host a grant-writing seminar in Room 1013, Molecular Medicine Research Building, 1220 E. Broad St. Tom Eissenberg, Ph.D., professor, Psychology, will discuss the components of a competitive research grant application. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Pam Dillon, Pharm.D., research liaison, at pmdillon@vcu.edu or (804) 827-1519 or visit https://training.vcu.edu/course.asp?Keyword=&Sponsor=CCTR&Category=All&Audience=All&Campus=All&trainingType=0.

Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Chemical and Life Science Engineering will present Prof. Robert L. Jackson of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Auburn University. Jackson's lecture, "Metal and Metal-oxide Nanoparticle Lubricant Additives," will be in Room 105, College of Engineering West Hall, 601 W. Main St. This seminar is co-sponsored by the STLE Virginia Section.

For more information, contact Desiney Lowery at dlowery3@vcu.edu or (804) 828-7789.

Friday, Feb. 21, 2020 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

VCU's Graduate Student Association will host a student meet-up at Triple Crossing Brewery, 113 S. Foushee St. Meet fellow grad students from across both campuses.

For more information, contact Edward Beckwith at GSA@VCU.edu or visit https://graduate.vcu.edu/life/graduate-student-association/.

Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020 from noon to 1 p.m.

Ramky Kavaserry, DPT, RVA Physical Therapy, will lead a session about the importance of maintaining good posture. The session, hosted by Human Resources, will be in Room 6-032, Sanger Hall, 1101 E. Marshall St. Register in Talent.

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1521 or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/worklife/.

Beginning Feb. 15, registered student organizations can reserve space for free at recreational sports facilities for summer events. Submit a request for space form at the following URL.

For more information, contact Dan Spector at dkspector@vcu.edu or (804) 828-8190 or visit https://campusems.vcu.edu.