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.

11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Alpha Phi Omega Service Fraternity and the American Red Cross will sponsor a blood drive on a bus outside the Cary Street Gym, 102 S. Linden St. Cupcakes and T-shirts will be available to those who donate.

For more information, contact Noelle Wekenmann at wekenmannnm@vcu.edu or (540) 850-7111.

11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs and Office of Student Leadership and Civic Engagement will host a tour of the Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia, 122 W. Leigh St. Tour guides will offer accounts of emancipation, Reconstruction, Jim Crow, Massive Resistance, desegregation and the civil rights movement. Register at the following URL. Meet for check-in at 11:30 a.m. in Room 229, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Hanan Kourtu at kourtuhm@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/slce/rsvp_boot?id=678112.

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/.

9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

What do you love about VCU Libraries? Stop by tables at James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave., and Tompkins-McCaw Library for the Health Sciences, 509 N. 12th St., to post Valentine's notes to show how librarians help with classroom success.

For more information, contact Sue Robinson at srobinson26@vcu.edu.

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/.

Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020 at 7 p.m.

Amnesty International at VCU will host a Sweetheart Social in Virginia Rooms A and B, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave., with games, music and snacks.

For more information, contact Myia Samuels at samuelsma@vcu.edu.

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 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Auctus: The Journal of Undergraduate Research and Creative Scholarship welcomes new members to its first meeting of the semester. Editors should arrive by 2 p.m., general reviewers by 3 p.m. The meeting will be in Room 1303, the multipurpose room, The Honors College, 701 W. Grace St.

For more information, contact Auctus at auctus@vcu.edu or visit http://auctus.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/.

Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020 at 8 p.m.

The group will be doing contemporary, jazz and hip-hop. Participants must have at least four years of previous dance experience. The meeting will be held in Virginia Room A, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Skye Corrigan at corriganse@vcu.edu.

Monday, Feb. 17, 2020 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Asian and Pacific Student Alliance will host a viewing of the Oscar award-winning movie "Parasite" in Rooms C and D, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact MaryFaith Melgar at melgarm@mymail.vcu.edu.

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 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 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

VCU Globe (a globally focused living-learning program) and the American Red Cross will host a blood drive in Room 1030J, West Grace North Residence Hall, 830 W. Grace St. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are encouraged. Register at the following URL and enter VCU or call the following number.

For more information, contact Ray Trac at rtrac@vcu.edu or (800) 733-2767.

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/.

Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

The Changemakers and the Diversity Ambassadors will host Open Book: A Human Library Experience in the Rams Lounge, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Food will be provided. Register to attend on Ramsconnect with the following URL.

For more information, contact Alexzane Taylor at taylorac22@vcu.edu or (804) 426-1103 or visit http://cglink.me/r665663.

Would you like to share the story of events and aspects that have shaped you and your life? Changemakers and Diversity Ambassadors are seeking participation through song, dance, spoken word and all mediums for Open Book: A Human Library Experience. Complete the form at the following URL by 5 p.m. by Feb. 21. Stories and experiences are sought that will help promote diversity, equity, and inclusion. The format is much like an open mic. The theme for this month is heritage.

For more information, contact Chris Jeter at jeterc2@vcu.edu or visit http://tinyurl.com/OpenBook20.

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.

VCU's Graduate Student Association is currently accepting submissions for the 23rd Annual Graduate Research Symposium and Exhibit. At each symposium, graduate students present their original research and projects in poster format to faculty, staff, students and community members. Abstracts are due by March 6.

For more information, contact Erin Britton at brittonel@vcu.edu or visit http://www.graduate.vcu.edu/research/symposium.html.

The Health Promotion and Well-Being Center is conducting the National College Health Assessment online survey beginning Feb. 16. A survey link will be emailed to the VCU accounts of 5,000 randomly selected students. Surveys can take up to 30 minutes to complete. All who complete the confidential survey will have a chance to win one of 10 credits for $200 at RamTech.

For more information, contact Trisha Saunders at trsaunders@vcu.edu or (804) 828-7596 or visit https://thewell.vcu.edu/stall-seat-journal/national-college-health-assessment/.