This week on campus, catch an exclusive advance screening of TU alum Mike Flanagan's horror miniseries "Carrie," enjoy food, games and performances at the Mooncake Festival, and unwind with therapy dogs, yoga and crafting as part of I Will Listen week supporting mental health. Then end the week strong with a crab feast, football game and more during Family Weekend festivities. There's also bingo, a basketball tip-off show uptown, aquaboard yoga and more. No matter what you're into, there's something for everyone to enjoy. 

Mon., Oct. 5

I Will Create

3:30–5:30 p.m., University Union, Room 0222

Celebrate I Will Listen Week by expressing your emotions through art, connecting with fellow Tigers and learning more about mental health resources that can support your well-being.

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Tues., Oct. 6

Advance Screening: Mike Flanagan’s ‘Carrie’

7 p.m., Howard J. Kaplan Concert Hall

Celebrate the start to spooky season with an exclusive early sneak peek of the first two episodes of "Carrie," COFAC alum Mike Flanagan's new haunting take of Stephen King’s renowned 1974 classic book. Tickets are free for members of the TU community but registration is required.

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Wed., Oct. 7

Rural Versus Urban: The Growing Divide that Threatens Democracy 

 5–6:30 p.m., College of Liberal Arts, LA 4310

Join the College of Liberal Arts at this year’s Democracy Today Book Event featuring Suzanne Mettler, co-author of "Rural versus Urban: The Growing Divide That Threatens Democracy." She will lead a thought-provoking discussion about the rural versus urban political divide and how our history informs our future political choices. The event is free to attend, but registration is required.

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Thurs., Oct. 8

Mooncake Festival

6–8 p.m., University Union, Ballrooms D & E 

Celebrate Mooncake Festival with the Center for Student Diversity and the Vietnamese Student Association! Enjoy an evening of food, games, music and colorful performances with your fellow Tigers. The event is free for all to attend and no registration is required.

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Fri., Oct. 9

#IWLW: I Will Move My Body

 3:45–5:15 p.m., Burdick Hall Cycle Studio, Room 036

End I Will Listen Week strong! Join HDM and ATOD Peer Educators for a cycling class with Campus Rec. Move your body and learn about mental health resources on campus as we work to reduce stigma and raise awareness about mental health challenges.

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Sat., Oct. 10

Towson Football vs. Stony Brook

4 p.m., Johnny Unitas Stadium

Celebrate Family Weekend by cheering on the Tigers against Stony Brook in Johnny Unitas Stadium. Gates open at 2:30 p.m. and the first 1,000 fans will receive a free “Doctoberfest” drink stein.

Admission is free for TU students, faculty and staff. Students can access tickets through the Towson Tigers Gameday app; faculty and staff can contact the Athletics Ticket Office at 410-704-4501. Current TU students can purchase $15 companion tickets for their family and friends. 

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Sun., Oct. 11

Towson Soccer vs. Charleston

 1 p.m., Tiger Field 

Close out family weekend with a bang by cheering on Towson women’s soccer as they take on Charleston at Tiger Field. It’s the annual Pink Match to support breast cancer awareness, so the first 50 fans will receive an exclusive pink athletics shirt. Admission is free and open to the public.

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What to do at TU this week is a snapshot of campus events based on information published in the TU events calendar. Visit the event links for the latest details and updates. To submit your event for inclusion in What to do at TU, post it in the events calendar at least two weeks before the event date.