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The Cards

 In The Cards is a Sunday email blast to the entire undergraduate student body with the all-campus social happenings of the week. Think: a resource that centralizes stuff typically found through Instagram posts, word-of-mouth hubbub, and other newsletters. We include concerts, parties, sporting events, and all sorts of random wacky stuff. Basically, if it’s happening on campus, it’s in The Cards. This OSE edition concentrates on Thurs-Fri and may be lightly updated or edited. 

What’s in The Cards for Week 10?

Thursday 5/28Friday 5/29Saturday 5/30Sunday 5/31
  • Day before finals - no classes
  • Gun Violence Awareness Month Tabling, 1 - 2 pm @ White Plaza
    • June is GUN VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH. Stop by White Plaza to pick up a free orange SAFE Shirt and Molly Tea when you snap a photo to raise awareness! RSVP here.
  • Stress Less, 3 - 6 pm @ Oak Lounge
    • STRESS LESS this Thurs, June 4 with Cardinal Nights. We will have massage chairs, goody bags, free boba, and crafting! RSVP here.
  • Lighting Candles in Darkness: From Tiananmen to Hong Kong, 4 - 5:30 pm @ George P. Shultz Building
    • The event will follow with a reception with food and candlelight vigil.
  • Applied Cyber, 4:30 - 5:30 pm @ Shriram 108
    • Join us for a conversation with Abe Starosta, Head of AI Security at Microsoft, on building AI agents for offensive cybersecurity. There will be boba!
  • Forms & Frequencies: Kelady, 6 - 8 pm @ Cantor Arts Center, North Lawn 328 Lomita Drive, Stanford, CA 94305
    • Outdoor show, R&B/dance band by Kelady, DJ sets by ASTIG Sound, closing out the Cantor's all-day study hall & all-you-can-drink coffee cart.
  • Finals week begins
  • TreeRacks, 1:30 - 4:30 pm @ White Plaza
    • TreeRacks, the newest student thrift store FOR students BY students, is back! No more schlepping off campus. Stop by, browse, and dance! RSVP here.
  • Stanford Laptop Orchestra, 7:30 - 9 pm @ Bing Concert Hall
    • The big end-of-year Stanford Laptop Orchestra performance. Free and open to all.

The Cards by: Caroline, Eyram, Joie, and Josh

 

What’s in The Cards for Week 9?

Thursday 5/28Friday 5/29Saturday 5/30Sunday 5/31
  • FroYo Free-For-All, 11 am - 12 pm @ White Plaza Pavilion
    • Come one and all! We are doing our final froyo big bang. Free FroYo (while supplies last)… with a mystery flavor using all up-cycled ingredients!!
  • Petting Zoo @ The Pavilion, 1 - 3 pm @ White Plaza Pavilion
    • You’ve goat to be kidding me… a petting zoo in White Plaza Pavilion?! 🐐 Join OCE for an un-fur-gettable time. There will be a pony!!!!
  • Puppies and Pizza, 3:30 - 5 pm @ Behind Building 50 (Parking Lot)
    • Open to everyone in social science/humanities fields! There will be pizza and then puppies at the Archaeology Center starting at 4pm.
  • Denning House Tour, 4 - 4:30 pm @ Denning House
    • Join Stanford ASCE for a 30-minute tour of the Denning House! Free donuts! RSVP here.
  • Class of '28 Diamonds, 5:30 - 7 pm @ The Claw
    • Calling, all '28 in the C-House! Bring that '28 Diamond to be counted! Lost track of it after frosh year? Pick it up today and it still counts.
  • Boba + Study, 6 - 8 pm @ Arguello Field in between Stern and Wilbur
    • Enjoy a final social with ASCE with free Teaspoon boba (we have a lot) before finals week!! RSVP here.
  • EJS / NACC Teach-In, 6:30 - 8 pm @ 300-300
    • We're hosting a Reparations & Indigenous Sovereignty Teach-In! A senior attorney will be available to answer any questions! Takeaway food provided!
  • KaleidO-TONE (O-Tone Spring Show!), 6:30 - 8 pm @ Toyon Hall Lounge
    • A kaleidoscopic night of a cappella, with songs by BTS, Bruno Mars, Kenshi Yonezu, and in Kazakh, Arabic, Chinese, and more! FREE BOBA! RSVP here.
  • O-Tone Spring Show, 6:30 - 8:30 pm @ Toyon Lounge
    • Join O-Tone for a night of a cappella featuring songs by BTS, Bruno Mars, Zhou Shen, Kenshi Yonezu, and more! RSVP for free boba after the show! RSVP here.
  • Yakada Yaka, AATP's Spring Mainstage w/ SarongHoodie, 7 - 9 pm @ Pigott Theater
    • YAKADA YAKA (steel demon) is an introspective dark comedy about two primary characters who await the next train upon two rocks. RSVP here.
  • Grab a Donut, Learn About Chips: Semiconductor PhD AMA, 8 - 9 pm @ Allen 338X
    • Curious about semiconductors, grad school, or careers in the chip industry? Join us for free donuts and an AMA with EE PhD students! RSVP here.
  • K-Beauty & K-Food Pop-Up, 10 am - 1 pm @ White Plaza, Claw Fountain
    • Come meet 12 early-stage K-beauty and K-food brands to sample products and share your feedback. RSVP (required) here.
  • Alpha Phi Thrift Pop Up, 1 - 4:30 pm @ White Plaza
    • Come shop your heart away at Alpha Phi’s annual Thrift Pop Up! Head over early for the best finds and support! ❤️👚🛍️❤️👚🛍️
  • Craft & Chill, 1 - 3 pm @ Bechtel International Center, Assembly Room
    • Join Bechtel and GLO for crafting stations, light refreshments, and plenty of space to chill and hang with friends.
  • Library De-Stress, 2 - 3:30 pm @ East Asia Library, Room 224
    • Stop by for an assortment of Chinese, Japanese, and Korean board and card games set up for visitors to play, including Mahjong, Go, chess, Yutnori, and more!
  • LIMBO Launch Event, 5 - 7 pm @ The Arbor
    • When was the last time a convo stuck with you? May 30th, you’ll say yesterday. Come to our Design Capstone launch event for our new social platform and free pizza! RSVP here.
  • Class of '29 Diamonds, 5:30 - 7 pm @ The Claw
    • You're up, '29! You're newest to the Farm but you probably still have your t-shirt here. Stickers count, too. Bring any '29 gear for this tally rally.
  • Hank Green, 6:30 - 8 pm @ CEMEX Auditorium
    • Get ready for an electrifying night with internet science storyteller and bestselling author: Hank Green! Get tickets here (required for entry).
  • Banana Split for My Baby, 6 - 10:30 pm @ Black Community Services Center
    • Join Stanford Swing Dancers for a Beginner Lindy Hop lesson from 6 - 7 pm and social dancing from 7 - 10:30 pm with live music and a banana split bar!
  • Engineers Without Borders Trivia Night, 7 - 9 pm @ Lathrop 282
    • Join us for a Trivia night covering entertainment, history, geography, and more. We are fundraising for our upcoming trip to Ecuador in September! RSVP here.
  • Juntas for Finals: Study Jam, 7 - 9 pm @ El Centro Chicano y Latino Jaime Miranda Lounge
    • Whether you need a snack break or a study buddy, come find a supportive space to lock in and enjoy a free Jamba Juice acai bowl before finals begin! RSVP here.
  • Lego Mania, 7 - 10 pm @ A3C Ballroom
    • Get ready to snap, stack, and build your way into the ultimate Lego night! Join us for an evening of creative chaos and to WIN LEGO KITS! RSVP here.
  • It's 550 Somewhere: Soju, Sliders, and Shaved Ice, 8 pm @ 550 Lausen Mall
    • LAST ROW SIG OF THE YEAR! 550 is out with a BANG: $8 for unlimited Soju spritzes, Sliders, and Snow Cones. And live music from Girl Band, Bug Park, and Monarch. Buy your ticket here before they’re gone!
  • Robber Barons Sketch Comedy Show, 9 - 10:15 pm @ Geo Corner (320-105)
    • Last chance this year to see Robber Baron's quarterly sketch comedy show before the world explodes?? RSVP here.
  • SImps Present: Improvised Disney Channel Original Movie, 9 - 10 pm @ Elliot Programs Center
    • Lemonade Mouth. Camp Rock. High School Musical. But make it improvised. Come see "the funniest group Stanford has to offer."
  • Stanford Super Seniors to Sea, 6 am - 2 pm @ Main Quad
    • HIKE FROM THE QUAD TO THE OCEAN (22mi) for coterms, superseniors, and more (all are welcome)! RSVP here.
  • Stanford Noopur Spring Show, 6:30 - 7:30 pm @ Roble Theater
    • Watch Stanford's premier competitive Indian classical dance team perform a collection of pieces from this year! Zareens provided after the show :) Partiful.
  • SImps Present: Improvised Disney Channel Original Movie, 7 - 8 pm @ Elliot Programs Center
  • The Stanford Flute Ensemble in Concert, 7 - 8 pm @ Campbell Recital Hall, Braun Music Center
    • We hope to see you there! The SFE has performed in TEDx Stanford, NYC, LA, and Las Vegas.
  • The Graduate FLiCKS, 8:30 - 10:30 pm @ Mars Lawn
    • Seniors, this is your last FLiCKS. THE GRADUATE on MARS LAWN. FREE BOOZE for seniors with 21+ ID, snacks, and EANABS for all! RSVP here.
  • SImps Present: Improvised Disney Channel Original Movie, 9 - 10 pm @ Elliot Programs Center

The Cards by: Caroline, Eyram, Joie, and Josh

 

What’s in The Cards for Week 8?

Thursday 5/21Friday 5/22Saturday 5/23Sunday 5/24
  • The Democratic Imperative to End Homelessness, 5 - 6:30 pm @ Tressider Oak Lounge (2nd floor)
    • This panel event brings together interdisciplinary experts to discuss housing inequality and its implications on American democracy. RSVP here.
  • Flying Treehouse Presents: "Pizza Party" (AFTER DARK!!!), 7 - 8 pm @ 680 Backyard
    • FTH presents its annual AFTER DARK show! Come see a one-of-a-kind sketch comedy show: inspired by second graders, but tailored to the big kids. Sign up here.
  • La Soirée Cardinale, 7 - 10 pm @ Anderson Collection
    • La Soirée Cardinale returns—an evening of art, music, dancing, inspired by “Through the Looking Glass.” Dress boldly. RSVP + Stanford ID required. RSVP here.
  • Who Controls Education?, 8 - 9 pm @ On Call
    • Join Jennifer Wolf, GSE Undergraduate Minor Director, as she discusses new education developments from book bans to voting for education. Free coffee! RSVP here.
  • StanShakes Production of Macbeth, 8 - 11 pm @ Jen-Hsun Huang Courtyard Tree Pit
    • StanShakes spring production! Come see our take on Macbeth, set in the traditional Scottish medieval setting but with a twist. See you there (; RSVP here.
  • Trivia, 9 pm @ The Arbor
    • Ahhhh the good ol' classic! Join us this Thursday right outside Arbor Bar next to the huge screen for some fun trivia with friends. Come with your friends, come up with a name for your team and get answering!
  • SUDPS 3rd Annual Car Show, 10:30 am - 1:30 pm @ 233 Bonair Siding Road, Stanford
    • Come join us as SUDPS hosts its 3rd Annual Car Show… classics, exotics, customs and much more.
  • Once Upon a free(); What They Don’t Tell You in CS 107, 3:30 - 4:30 pm @ Shririam 108
    • Come join us to learn how hackers abuse computer memory. There will be free boba!
  • Curtis Sliwa, 4 - 5 pm @ Bishop Auditorium
    • Join the Stanford Political Union for a conversation and Q&A with New York City Mayoral Candidate, Curtis Sliwa. RSVP here.
  • CONSTITUENT101: Local Government for Stanford Students and Beyond, 5 - 6 pm @ Haas Center, DK Room
    • Like local government? Want free dinner? Join the Stanford LEAD250 fellow to learn more about local government on and around Stanford's campus! RSVP here.
  • Swing-Time is Money, 5 - 6 pm @ Roble Gym 113
    • When swing meets money, nothing stays neutral. Come cash in on a evening full of chaos, high-flying aerials, and costly surprises. RSVP here.
  • Rhoyal Grill, 5 - 8 pm @ Casa Zapata Courtyard
    • RHOYAL GRILL IS OPEN 🌭👑. We’re bringing bacon-wrapped hot dogs, grilled onions, chips, and aguas frescas to Casa Zapata for a two-day food pop-up. RSVP here.
  • Catholic Community Spring Formal, 7:30 - 11 pm @ 550
    • Spring formal is upon us!! Fun times, great music, crazy lit amazing SHAKE SHACK and Fr. Bart's comments as we frolick the night away. See you there!! RSVP here.
  • IberiHamm, 8 - 10 pm @ Hammarskjöld (592 Alvarado Row)
    • Bottomless tapas, unlimited sangria, and live music (MONARCH + DJ) at Hamm! RSVP here.
  • Spring Faire, 2 - 6 pm @ Mars Lawn (553 Mayfield Ave)
    • Join the Bridge for our annual Spring Faire, a celebration for mental wellness! Come for FREE SUNDAES, bouquet making, a fire DJ, snacks, and more!
  • Secrets of Strixhaven Draft Tournament, 2 pm - 7 pm @ TBD
    • Join us for a casual (and free!) Secrets of Strixhaven draft tournament. Players keep their cards and may win prizes. No experience necessary. RSVP here.
  • Taiwanese Night Market 🇹🇼🧋🎉, 5- 7 pm @ White Plaza
    • Get ready for the TCS annual Taiwanese Night Market! There will be amazing student performances, yummy food, FREE activities, & a raffle for prizes!
  • Rhoyal Grill, 5 - 8 pm @ Casa Zapata Courtyard
    • RHOYAL GRILL IS OPEN 🌭👑. We’re bringing bacon-wrapped hot dogs, grilled onions, chips, and aguas frescas to Casa Zapata for a two-day food pop-up. RSVP here.
  • Sunset Frosh Float, 6:15 - 8 pm @ Farillaga
    • Frosh-only pool party. Come enjoy tasty matcha and açai, hang out with friends, and admire the amazing spring sunset!
  • Flying Horse Films Spring Screening, 7:30 - 8:30 pm @ Oshman Hall, McMurtry
    • Come watch movies made by Stanford students! Snacks included.

The Cards by: Caroline, Eyram, Joie, and Josh

 

What’s in The Cards for Week 7?

Thursday 5/14Friday 5/15Saturday 5/16Sunday 5/17
  • Tree-sure Hunt, 8 am - 5 pm @ (shhhh it's a secret)
  • 9 Stanford-branded dog plushies are hidden around iconic locations of campus, find one to unlock a $1K donation to the Stanford area of your choice!
  • Denning House Tour, 4 - 4:30 pm @ Denning House
  • Join Stanford ASCE for a 30-minute tour of the Denning House! Free donuts! RSVP here.
  • Stanford Rural Panel: Re-Energize Rural, 5:30 - 7:30 pm @ Stanford O'Donohue Farm
  • Join Rural Club at the farm for a delicious meal and incredible rural perspectives from across the country! Doors at 4:45 / Program at 5:30. RSVP here.
  • Trivia, 9 pm @ The Arbor
  • BREAD-CON, 8:30 - 11 pm @ Columbae
  • All kinds of fresh-baked bread (focaccia, cinnamon rolls, sourdough, etc) art (caricatures!), & music! Get BREADYYY!!!
  • Faces Of Community Information Session, 8:30 - 10:30 pm @ On Call Cafe
  • Join us for an info session (and a free drink) to learn about Faces of Community and why we think your story deserves to be told on stage!
  • Democratic Hollowing in Peru, 12 - 1:15 pm @ Philippines Conference Room (Encina Hall, 3rd floor)
  • An evolving crisis of democracy in Peru — driven not by the concentration of power, but by its fragmentation and weakening. Lunch is provided. RSVP here.
  • ECL Spring Kickback, 1:30 - 2:30 pm @ Meyer Green
  • Need some flowers? Want a bundt cake? Or maybe just a break? Join the ECL centers at Meyer Green for an hour to connect and recharge!🥰
  • "Wink" by Jen Silverman, 4:30 - 6 pm @ Elliott Program Center
  • Come watch Jen Silverman's absurdist dark comedy "Wink." RSVP here.
  • SKY Premium Meditation Retreat, 6 pm - 9:30 am @ EVGR B 140
  • Recharge before finals with breathwork, meditation, and good company—plus snacks and refreshments. Sessions May 15–17. Sign up here.
  • Stanford Horological Society Inaugural Event, 6 - 9 pm @ David and Joan Traitel Building of Hoover Institution, 435 Lasuen Mall, Stanford, CA 94305, USA
  • Stanford Horological Society’s inaugural event on May 15: a reception, panel, and watch showcase on the past and future of timekeeping. RSVP here.
  • DragFest: Resurfaced, 7 - 10 pm @ Terman Fountain
  • DragFest is back! Join us 7-8 for pre-show, and 8-10 for showtime! First 200 attendees get a free DragFest: Resurfaced tote bag!! RSVP here.
  • Mariachi en flor - Spring Concert, 7 - 8:30 pm @ Toyon Hall
  • Join Mariachi Cardenal this Friday for an unforgettable night of music! Catered food and tickets are FREE and the public is welcome. RSVP here.
  • Stoachella, 7 - 11 pm @ Storey House
  • Sunset music fest at STOREY! Our spring rowsig with bottomless bevs, bites, and grooves ft. Monarch, Girl Band, & Denim in Distress!! Tickets open Monday @ 7pm. RSVP here.
  • Stanford Big Dance, 9 pm - 6 am @ Roble Gym 113
  • From 9 PM to sunrise, experience a magical evening of social dancing, food, and unforgettable community. Come for some or all- beginner lesson at 8pm! Get tickets here.
  • Charity 5k for Global Education, 8 am - 12 pm @ Tresidder bus stop -> Crystal Springs Regional Trail
  • Join us to support expanding access to education worldwide- every effort helps, and we’ll celebrate at the finish line with coffee, tea, and snacks. RSVP here.
  • Tap Dance: Intermediate Tech Workshop, 11 - 11:45 am @ EVGR-C 153 Dance Studio (Ground level facing EVGR-B)
  • Part of our May Workshop Series. Come learn/improve on tap dance technique to impress your grandparents, crush, and prof!
  • Barbecue Without Borders, 12 - 2 pm @ Lake Lagunita
  • Join members of the Stanford community passionate about supporting immigrants, refugees, and other displaced people for a BBQ to connect! RSVP here.
  • Lower Row Block Party, 12 - 3 pm @ Lower Row
  • Tacos, t-shirts, lemonade, lawn games, flowers, fruit, water games, music!!! RSVP here.
  • Fire on Fire 2026, 3 - 7 pm @ Bechtel International Center — 584 Capistrano Way
  • Fire on Fire is back! 15+ international student groups serving FREE food & drinks from around the world! 🌍✨ Come join the festivities! RSVP here.
  • Duranch, 4 - 7 pm @ 634 Mayfield Ave
  • Break out your cowboy hat & boots because DURANCH IS BACK🤠 Live music, line dancing, tacos and drinks! RSVP here.
  • BTS, 7 pm @ Stanford Stadium
  • "Wink" by Jen Silverman, 8 - 9:30 pm @ Elliott Program Center
  • Come watch Jen Silverman's absurdist dark comedy "Wink." RSVP here.

The Cards by: Caroline, Eyram, Joie, and Josh

 

What’s in The Cards for Week 6?

Thursday 5/7Friday 5/8Saturday 5/9Sunday 5/10
  • Build Your Own Sex Tin, 2 - 4 pm @ White Plaza
    • Design your own Altoid tin wallet. We'll have stickers, condoms, lube, and a couple of other goodies to have you prepped for on-the-go sexy time.
  • Graduate School of Education and the Cubberley Lecture Series presents: An evening with LeVar Burton, 5 - 6:30 pm @ Memorial Auditorium
    • Roots, Star Trek, and Reading Rainbow host LeVar Burton shares insights from his career and explores the future of creativity and storytelling. Tickets here.
  • SPA Trivia Night, 7 - 9 pm @ On Call Cafe
    • Join the Stanford Premedical Association to play trivia and learn more about medicine!
  • Immigrant Rights in our Democracy, 8 - 9 pm @ On Call Cafe
    • Join Jayashri Srikantiah, Founding Director of Stanford Law School’s Immigrants' Rights Clinic to discuss immigrant rights and reform. Free drinks! RSVP here.
  • Kink ‘n Cookies, 2 - 4 pm @ White Plaza
    • Decorate penis and vulva cookies in whatever way you like + displays on the history of kink, BDSM, and queer communities. Chance to win a “Kink Kit”!!
  • A Splash Night Out!, 5:30 - 8:30 pm @ ColorMeMine (Downtown Palo Alto)
    • Join Splash Admin!!! Doordash every week! Increase education access! Come to paint pottery at ColorMeMine + get dinner if you want to join our team! RSVP here.
  • Flourish Fest '26, 6 - 9 pm @ Terman Fountain
    • Join The Flourish for an evening of wellness- night market, floating lanterns & dance party! Free Chipotle, ice cream & boba.
  • Baseball vs. NC State, 6:05 pm @ Klein Field
  • 680 de mayo, 6:30 - 10 pm @ 680 Lomita Backyard
    • Tacos + margs + music + piñata + more! 21+. Ticket form here (opens at 7pm Monday).
  • Metamorphosis: Stanford Pole Collective Spring Show, 7:30 - 8:30 pm @ Nitery Theater
    • SPOCO's annual mainstage show is back! Come see the hottest, smartest, and strongest on campus. Tickets are sold out online, but a waitlist is available at the door at 7:00 PM! RSVP here.
  • Stanford Symphony Orchestra Spring Concert, 7:30 - 9:30 pm @ Bing Concert Hall
    • Come see the final SSO concert of the year! Our program includes a very special sax concerto featuring senior Zachary Lin. Free entry with SUID <3
  • 70-TRATTORIA! Pasta, Spritz, Wine, and MORE!, 8 - 10 pm @ 702 Bowdoin
    • 702 Row Sig! Pasta bar, UNLIMITED drinks (limoncello, spritz, wine), DANCING + MUSIC, 21+ 🍝🍷. Get your ticket here.
  • THAT'S A WRAP PARTY!, 9:30 pm - 12 am @ 550
    • DANCE AND DANCE AND DANCE
  • Rotary Day of Service, 9 am - 12 pm @ Cooley Landing, East Palo Alto
    • Volunteer with Rotary and Grassroots Ecology for habitat restoration and a food drive for the Downtown Palo Alto Food Closet.
  • Solo Jazz Weekend Workshops, 10 am - 5 pm @ Beginner - Rains Hacienda, Intermediate - Elliot Program Center
    • Solo jazz dance workshop weekend on May 9-10, 2026! Beginners welcome! RSVP here.
  • Tap Dance Workshop, 11 am - 12:30 pm @ EVGR-C 153 Dance Studio (Ground level facing EVGR-B)
    • Calling all tap dancers! We meet weekly on Saturdays. Follow us on Insta @cardinaltapdance.
  • Dunch, 12 pm @ Kappa Sigma
  • Baseball vs. NC State, 2:05 pm @ Klein Field
  • Med School: MMI Mock Interview Workshop, 3 - 4:30 pm @ Alway M112
    • Want the unique opportunity to practice MMI medical school interviews with med students? Join us next Saturday (5/9) - HeyTea will be provided! RSVP here.
  • Picnic and Letters to Senators, 3 - 5 pm @ White Plaza Lawn
    • Interested in advocacy work in the women's health realm, but don’t know where to start? Come eat good snacks, and write letters to senators w/ SAMWA!
  • Holi 2026, 4 - 6:30 pm @ Sandhill Fields
    • An afternoon packed with Holi colors, nonstop music, Indian food, and the best cultural vibes — Bollywood songs, dancing, and celebrating together. RSVP here.
  • Wild West Campus, 6 - 9 pm @ The Stanford Red Barn
    • Get your boots on and hightail it over to the historic Stanford Red Barn for an evening filled with music, food, line dancing, and more! RSVP here.
  • Stanford Symphony Orchestra Spring Concert, 7:30 - 9:30 pm @ Bing Concert Hall
    • Free entry with SUID <3
  • Stanford India Conference, 8 am - 5:30 pm @ Blount Hall, Traitel Building
    • The largest student-run conference on the West Coast focused on the US–India strategic partnership with speakers like Shashi Tharoor and more. RSVP here.
  • Arrowspike, 1 - 4 pm @ Wilbur Field/Arguello Sand Courts
    • Pi Phi's annual philanthropic beach volleyball tournament! Street meats for all attendees, sun bathing and a DJ, grand prize for tournament winner!
  • Baseball vs. NC State, 1:05 pm @ Klein Field
  • Flow State 1v1 Freestyle Battle, 5 - 10 pm @ Meyer Green
    • FreeFlow is hosting Stanford's first FREESTYLE DANCE BATTLE! Whether you're a seasoned champ or just want to watch/vibe, we'd love to see you there! RSVP here.
  • Drag Trivia, 7 - 8 pm @ The Arbor
    • Need I say more?? Be there for epic (sex-themed) prizes, iconic drag performances, and the night of your life.
  • CTL Study Hall, 8 - 11 pm @ CTL (408 Panama Mall)
    • Come work with peers in a quiet study space with free coffee, tea, and snacks at our FIRST EVER late night study hall! RSVP encouraged.

The Cards by: Caroline, Eyram, Joie, and Josh

 

What’s in The Cards for Week 5?

Thursday 4/30Friday 5/1Saturday 5/2Sunday 5/3
  • Mua Lac Hong Dance Workshop, 7 - 9 pm @ Roble Arts Gym 114
    • Learn how to dance with traditional Vietnamese props like silk fans and parasols to modern Vietnamese pop and choreography!
  • Design Capstone: No Flake, 7:30 - 9 pm @ On Call Cafe
    • Curious about your flakiness? Come test out this design capstone project and get an audit of your flakiness and a free drink.
  • Blackfest Night, 7:30 - 11:30 pm @ On Call Cafe
    • Come enjoy music in preparation for Blackfest on May 3rd! Enjoy our special drink while it lasts.
  • What is a "Secure Border?" - A US Immigration Policy Panel, 8 - 9 pm @ 320 - 105
    • Join SPU to hear from leading voices on immigration on how the current immigration system functions, and ideas for reform. RSVP for refreshments! RSVP here.
  • Twinks in Caracas: An Oil Fantasia, 8 - 10 pm @ The Nitery
    • Antonio, a Venezuelan drag queen, starts having mysterious dreams right after meeting his new love: a magnetic twink hiding a dark truth. Tickets.
  • Common Origins Dance Reteaching, 9 - 10 pm @ Roble Arts Gym 116
    • Missed the first workshops? Want to perform with us? Come by to learn (or relearn) your fav dances! See more details on our insta.
  • Track & Field, all day @ Cobb Track and Angell Field
  • APhi-Sig Ep Carwash, 12:30 - 3 pm @ 675 Lomita Dr. Lower Parking Lot
    • Come get your car or bike washed by Sig Ep and Alpha Phi @ 675 Lomita Lower Lot. Proceeds go to DPS Puppy Rescue! 🚙🧼🐾
  • ASP x SAAPP Service Event: Dog Toy & Blanket Making for Shelter Dogs, 2:30 - 4:30 pm @ White Plaza
    • Make dog toys and blankets for shelter dogs, enjoy free snacks, and connect with fellow animal lovers and healthcare professionals. 🐾
  • Beltane, 3 pm - 12 am @ 550 San Juan St
    • Join us for our annual Beltane Celebration for 38 hours of music, dancing, art, feasting, and community. See the full schedule on insta @preassignsyn. RSVP here.
  • Liquidy Lag Lap, 4 pm @ Lake Lag Firepit
  • Softball vs. Sac State, 6 pm @ Stanford Softball Stadium
  • BOBNIVAL Row Signature, 8 pm - 12 am
    • BOB's row sig. Brazilian carnival. Unlimited caipirinhas, food, live samba... and HELLA dancing. 21+ only. Ticket form opens at 7pm on Monday 4/27 😼. RSVP here.
  • Klassy Wine Night, 9:30 pm - 1 am, location TBA
    • Come join the Nupes for an evening of Wine & Soul. This is a formal event featuring a live pianist, curated R&B music, and lots of premium wine. RSVP here.
  • Men’s Rowing vs. Cal, TBA @ Redwood Shores Race Course
  • Women’s Rowing vs. Cal, 8 - 11 am @ Redwood Shores Race Course
    • Senior day!
  • Pets In Need May Fete Parade, 9 am - 1 pm @ University Ave & Heritage Park, Palo Alto
    • Walk with adoptable dogs in the Pets In Need May Fete Parade, then enjoy the fair. Fun spring outing with fellow animal lovers. 2–3 spots left! Transportation provided!
  • Designathon, 9am - 9 pm @ d.school
    • Stacked lineup: Spline & Framer as prompt partners, Framer’s CEO judging. Free lunch + dinner (Sweetgreen), prizes, and swag. Apply here.
  • Explore the Bay: Santa Cruz, 10:30 am - 8:45 pm @ Santa Cruz, CA
    • Join Cardinal Nights to discover one of the Bay Area's seaside gems on Sat, May 2. Santa Cruz has a whole host of activities to explore!
  • La Bayadere, 2 - 3:30 pm @ Dinkelspiel Auditorium
    • Join Cardinal Ballet Company for their production of the classic ballet, La Bayadere on Saturday, May 2nd at 2pm and 7pm! Tickets.
  • Superbloom, 5 - 10 pm @ SNu Backyard
    • All-campus concert featuring headliner Sun Casino, student bands, Street Meat, and more. Proceeds go to SF-based nonprofit Mission Action. Partiful.
  • Xanadosas & Mimosas, 6:30 - 11 pm @ Xanadu
    • mimosas in your left hand. dosas in your right. music and dancing and a wonderful night!!! 🥘🥂 XDM. Sat. May 2. 6:30 - 8 & 8:30 - 10. Tickets.
  • Surge: Stanford Taiko's 34th Annual Spring Concert, 7:30 - 9 pm @ Bing Concert Hall
    • Immerse yourself in the art of Japanese American drumming and enjoy our newest songs! Free student tickets available an hour before the show.
  • FashionX Market, 1 - 6 pm @ d.school
    • Come by FashionX’s annual Market event. We have 15+ student vendors & artists and FREE tacos for the first 400 attendees! RSVP here.
  • Blackfest 2026, 3:30 - 8 pm @ Frost Amphitheater
    • Blackfest is a FREE celebration of Black music, art, and community, hosted by BFGC. Celebrate with us and catch J.I.D and Samara Cyn live on campus! Tickets.
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  • Common Origins Dance Reteaching, 8 - 9:30 pm @ Roble Arts Gym 116
    • Missed the first workshops? Want to perform with us? Come by to learn (or relearn) your fav dances! See more details on our insta.
  • GovCo 1st Sunday Social, 8 - 10 pm @ Bollards
    • Vibes, LOTS of snacks, hot drinks, and CTL tutoring (normally at Potter). Come hang out, study, or do a bit of both. Open to all.

The Cards by: Caroline, Eyram, Joie, and Josh

 

What’s in The Cards for Week 4?

Thursday 4/23Friday 4/24Saturday 4/25Sunday 4/26
  • Admit Weekend! DAY 1
  • Fellowships from Start to Success, 5 - 6 pm @ Haas Center, DK Room
    • Interactive panel on everything public service fellowships—discovering current opportunities, navigating applications, and more! Food provided! RSVP here.
  • The Alabama Solution Film Screening, 5 - 8 pm @ AllenX 101X
    • Join us for a screening of “The Alabama Solution,” an Oscar-nominated film highlighting the general strike across Alabama state prisons + Zareens! RSVP here.
  • A Conversation with the Center for Just Environmental Futures, 5:30 - 6:30 pm @ Women’s Community Center, 1st Floor of the Firetruck House, 433 Santa Teresa St.
    • FREE Chipotle! Join the WCC for a discussion with Stanford's Center for Just Environmental Futures on how to center equity across disciplines! RSVP here.
  • Stanford Alumni Association's Sophomore AlumNites, Spring Edition, 6 - 7 pm @ Lakeside Dining
    • We're running back AlumNites for the c/o '28! Sign up TODAY, pick Wed/Thu, and show up ready to meet an alum (or two) and chill with your classmates. RSVP here.
  • Art Market for Immigration Justice, 7 - 8:30 pm @ Columbae
    • T-shirts, stickers, tote bags, prints, and more! Come peruse artwork or make your own!
  • Mocktail Night, 7 - 8 pm @ 581 Capistrano Way
    • Join us for mocktails, learn about our program and recovery resources on campus, and hang out at Rogers House! Feel free to study, play board games, or just sit and chat! RSVP here.
  • Democracy Starts Here: A Panel with Civic Student Leaders, 8 - 9 pm @ On Call Cafe
    • Join the Stanford ACLU President, StanfordVotes Chair, and Abundance Cofounder to discuss how they engage in strengthening democracy. Free drinks! RSVP here.
  • SSPA Dabke Workshop, 8 - 9:15 pm @ EPC (Elliot Program Center - 589 Governor's Ave)
    • Strike the ground 🇵🇸🔥 - Join SSPA for a Dabke workshop, a traditional Levantine folk dance rooted in resistance, community, and storytelling. RSVP here.
  • Design Tech Studio, 8 - 10 pm @ Old Union 115
    • Into design + tech? A space to build, experiment, and get unstuck. Come work on your ideas and meet others who care about making things. RSVP here.
  • Arbor Admit Week Band Showcase, 8:30 pm - midnight @ Tresidder
    • Join us at the Arbor stage for an evening of live music, food @ Treehouse, featuring 6 of spades, Dive, and GIRBAND!
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  • Environmental Justice Mixer and Short Film Screening, 9 - 11 pm @ 560 Wilbur Way
    • FREE Mexican fruit cups! Meet fellow students interested in environmental justice and watch Fossil Free Stanford's “Roots” documentary! Location TBD. RSVP here.
  • Ink on the Farm, 9 pm - 12 am @ Old Union 121
    • Join us for free mochi donuts as you flex your creative writing muscles & contribute to a cute creative zine!

Saturday 4/25:

  • Admit Weekend! DAY 3
  • Women's Climbing Festival, 10 am - 7 pm @ AOERC
    • A day of climbing fun to celebrate women/minority genders in climbing! New climbs, free food, film screening, tote bags, raffle and more! Sign up here.
  • Earthtones, 11 am - 4 pm @ O'Donohue Family Stanford Educational Farm
    • Come to this annual environmental justice festival! Free food! We will be hosting workshops, performances, art exhibits, and more! Drop by whenever! Register here.
  • Tech for Liberation Build Day for Coalición de Pequeños Agricultores, 11 am - 7 pm @ Stanford Farm
    • Join to build a solar-powered storage cooler for a farm worker's collective. Stop by for a bit to help build or paint. No experience needed!
  • SPLASHIN’ STOREY, 12 - 3 pm @ Storey Lawn (544 Lasuen Mall)
    • It may be a dry weekend but you can still get wet 😏. We’ll have a slip n slide, water balloon fight, music, bubbles, and unlimited pancakes!! RSVP here.
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  • Phi Psi Car Wash, 1 - 3 pm @ Phi Psi, 592 Mayfield Ave, Stanford, CA 94305
    • Come to Phi Psi's car wash to benefit Hunter's Fund, a nonprofit fighting distracted driving. $10 wash + sign the pledge to drive phone-free.
  • Softball vs. Cal, 2 pm @ Stanford Softball Stadium
  • Baseball vs. Florida State, 2:05 pm @ Klein Field
  • Common Origins Dance Workshop, 4:30 - 6:30 pm @ Roble Arts Gym
    • Pull up to an awesome workshop taught by two of our former co-presidents! All experiences welcome!
  • Seasons Anthology - Stanford Chang Le Dance 20th Anniversary Showcase, 7 - 9 pm @ Dinkelspiel Auditorium
    • Join us for Chang Le Dance's 20th anniversary performance, featuring classical and folk dance repertoires and other student performing groups! Tickets here.
  • Softball vs. Cal, 12 pm @ Stanford Softball Stadium
  • Baseball vs. Florida State, 1:05 pm @ Klein Field
  • Trans Community Care Day, 2 - 5 pm @ Terra (539 Cowell Lane)
    • Come treat yourself to a flash tattoo, learn how to do makeup or come eat some yummy tacos - open to all! RSVP here.

The Cards by: Caroline, Eyram, Joie, and Josh

 

What’s in The Cards for Week 3?

ThursdayFridaySaturdaySunday
  • Furs & Crafts Workshop, 2:30 - 6:30 pm @ Roble Arts Gym, Messy Arts Space
    • An open workshop-style event where we'll have a large variety of furs & textiles and equipment available to craft your own fursuit accessories! RSVP here.
  • Humanities While Studying Away Panel, 3 - 4 pm @ Sweet Hall 020
    • Hear from BOSP Student Ambassadors about how humanities courses shaped their time abroad and beyond! Coffee and Trader Joe’s snacks provided. RSVP here.
  • Street Meat Potluck, 7:15 - 9:15 pm @ Hammarskjold backyard
    • Bring your own dish (and an empty stomach) to be evaluated by the board and improve your chance of becoming a fellow Smeater. RSVP here.
  • Civic Soirée: A Cross-Campus Celebration of Public Service, 8 - 11 pm @ 550
    • Celebrating a year of campus-wide public service! Drinks, taco truck, line dancing with Rural Club (9-10pm) and DJing (10-11pm). All are welcome! RSVP here.
  • Food 4 Thought Conference, 8 am - 9 pm @ Tresidder Oak Lounge
    • 2-day Food Systems Conference featuring 5 full chef-curated meals, case challenges, panels, workshops and a career fair with ~20 orgs. Register here.
  • Softball vs. NC State, 6 pm @ Stanford Softball Stadium
  • Baseball vs. Miami, 6:05 pm @ Klein Field
  • A Night Of Comedy With Danish Maqbool, 7 - 9 pm @ Elliot Program Center
    • An evening of food and laughs by fast-growing Danish Maqbool, who has opened for comedy icons including Hasan Minhaj, Ramy Youssef, and Akaash Singh!
  • Explore the Bay: Bay FC vs Ottawa Rapids, 7 - 9:30 pm @ Paypal Park
    • Join Cardinal Nights in supporting Bay FC against the Ottawa Rapids. Tickets are $12 and include roundtrip transportation. RSVP here.
  • Central Station, 7:30 - 8:30 pm @ Campbell Recital Hall, Braun Music Center
    • Four strangers share a train compartment and a moment suspended between where they've been and where they're going. RSVP here.
  • Stanford Vintage Ball, 8 - 11 pm @ Roble 113
    • Come social dance to vintage music from the 1920s-1960s with a performance by Cardinal Tap Dancers! Dress in your finest vintage-inspired getup :) Get tickets here.
  • Iced Tea Party, 1 - 3 pm @ Rogers House, 581 Capistrano Way
    • Iced drinks, snacks, beautiful setting, meaningful conversations, friends old and new!
  • SigEp Solstice, 1 - 5:30 pm @ Sigma Phi Epsilon
    • Welcome to Spring
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  • Softball vs. NC State, 2:00 pm @ Stanford Softball Stadium
  • Baseball vs. Miami, 2:05 pm @ Klein Field
  • Palestine Film Club — Screening of Palestine 36, 4 - 6:30 pm @ Oshman Hall (355 Roth Way)
    • Join SJP for our bi-weekly Palestine Film Club! This week we will be screening Palestine 36, with snacks and discussion afterwards!
  • Softball vs. NC State, 12:00 pm @ Stanford Softball Stadium
  • Baseball vs. Miami, 1:05 pm @ Klein Field
  • Manzanar, Diverted Screening + Discussion, 4 - 6 pm @ A3C Courtroom
    • Join NSU for a story of solidarity between Indigenous, Nikkei, and rancher communities.
  • Third Degree Burnout - Film Screening, 4:30 - 7 pm @ Thornton 110
    • Join us for the Stanford Premiere and Red Carpet of the documentary, Third Degree Burnout - A Survivor’s Guide as part of the Food 4 Thought Festival

The Cards by: Caroline, Eyram, Joie, and Josh

 

What’s in The Cards for Week 2?

ThursdayFridaySaturdaySunday
  • SAAM Day of Action, 3 - 5 pm @ Kingscote Gardens (behind Tresidder)
    • To kick off Sexual Assault Awareness Month, join us in creating care packages for domestic violence survivors in local shelters.
  • Kickoff to Spring, 4 - 6 pm @ White Plaza
    • The sun is out, the quarter is young, and it’s time to touch grass. Come celebrate spring the Stanford way with the ASSU Undergraduate Senate this Thursday from 4–6 PM in White Plaza. Think free tacos, cupcakes, drinks, lawn games, a cappella, and just the right amount of chaotic campus energy. All are welcome.
  • 14th Annual Schneider Memorial Lecture, 7 - 8:30 pm @ Tresidder Oak Lounge
    • Explore how private influence shapes science, public trust, and the fight for climate action. Sign up here.
  • Joy Harjo Speaker Event, 7 - 8:30 pm @ Black Community Services Center (418 Santa Teresa St)
    • Harjo, of the Muscogee Nation, who served three terms as the 23rd U.S. Poet Laureate will be speaking about her newly released book, "Girl Warrior." SIgn up here.
  • Election Integrity from a Citizen's Perspective, 8 - 9 pm @ On Call Cafe
    • Join Prof. Ben Ginsberg, former political law advocate, to discuss how to restore trust in our elections. Free drinks for the first 50 people! RSVP here.
  • Strike the Night, 8 - 11 pm @ Bowlmor Cupertino
    • Do you have a spare Thursday this week? If so, come bowling with Cardinal Nights on April 9! Tickets are $15 and include round trip transportation.
  • Farmworker Symposium 2026: Speakers, Food, & Volunteering, 11 am - 5:30 pm @ Stanford O’Donohue Educational Farm
    • Engage and hear from different farmworker organizations, write letters, and meet folks across the field who care about Farmworker issues! Meals provided - sign up here.
  • Softball vs. Florida St., 6 pm @ Stanford Softball Stadium
  • BIG MEET: Track & Field vs. Cal, All Day @ Cobb Track and Angell Field
  • Tap Dance Workshop, 11 am - 12:30 pm @ EVGR-C 153 Dance Studio
    • Calling all tap dancers! We meet weekly on Saturdays from 11:00-12:30 @ the EVGR-C 153 dance studio. Follow us on Insta @cardinaltapdance.
  • Farmworker Symposium 2026: Speakers, Food, & Volunteering, 11 am - 5:30 pm @ ALAS (Half Moon Bay)
    • Meals provided - sign up here.
  • Malala, 5:30 - 8 pm @ Memorial Auditorium
    • Join us for a moderated Q&A with Malala Yousafzai, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate and author. Tickets are required for entry.
  • FROST FESTIVAL 2026!, 5:30 - 10 pm @ Frost Amphitheater
    • Join us for an unforgettable night of live music: Barry Can’t Swim, Between Friends, and Frost Children. $25 tickets on sale @ frostmusicfestival.com
  • Softball vs. Florida St., 7 pm @ Stanford Softball Stadium
  • Estanforazo, 9 pm - 1 am @ 558 Mayfield Ave
    • Es hora de pachanga! We are excited to bring back Estanforazo by welcoming Conjunto Delta onto campus. Vengan, bailen, y disfruten al 100%
  • Stanford Farm Games 5K Run, 9 - 11 am @ Stanford Football Stadium Ticket Office (Check In and Start Line)
    • Sign up for our 5K and earn a shirt+medal at the finish line. First 3 Male & Female runners will be rewarded special medals and unique NIKE swag!
  • CTL Study Hall, 1 - 4 pm @ CTL (408 Panama Mall)
    • Come work with peers in a quiet study space with free coffee, tea, and snacks! RSVP encouraged!
  • Softball vs. Florida St., 2 pm @ Stanford Softball Stadium
  • TEDxStanford 2026, 2 - 6 pm @ CEMEX Auditorium
    • Stories from the ER, to the Miss USA stage, to the London Royal Ballet---all this Sunday at TEDxStanford! Free student tickets and food @ intermission
  • ASSU Class Presidents: Meet the Candidates, 8 - 10 pm @ On Call Cafe
    • Meet the candidates for ASSU Class Presidents (frosh, soph, and juniors)! Shape the future of your class's social life. Free drinks as always!

The Cards by: Caroline, Eyram, Joie, and Josh

 

What’s in The Cards for Week 1?

ThursdayFridaySaturdaySunday
  • Softball vs. Washington, 5 pm @ Stanford Softball Stadium
  • Trivia, 7 - 8 pm @ Treehouse Patio
    • Join us for the first trivia of Spring Quarter! All winners will get a $20 giftcard to Treehouse, COHO, or Ray’s Grill!
  • JAM, 8 - 11 pm @ Columbae
    • JAM… Join the Columbae jam sesh (or just listen) and enjoy freshly baked bread with jam from local farms. Instruments and food provided :)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • SERI Symposium, 9 am - 6 pm @ Bechtel Conference Center, Encina Hall
    • Come watch a lineup of leading experts, including Colin Kahl, Rose Gottemoeller, and Rob Reich, discuss emerging technologies and existential risk! RSVP here.
  • Women’s Tennis vs. Virginia Tech, 1:30 pm @ Taube Pavilion
  • Softball vs. Saint Mary’s, 5 pm @ Stanford Softball Stadium
  • Men’s Tennis vs. Wake Forest, 5:30 pm @ Taube Pavilion
  • Frosh Forward Frenzy, 6 - 7:30 pm @ Tressider Oak Lounge
    • A mixer style event for gaining insight into career paths, career direction, and navigating professional decisions. Pizza and snacks provided!
  • Baseball vs. Clemson, 6:05 pm @ Sunken Diamond
  • Disco Skate Night, 7 - 10 pm @ White Plaza
    • Skate the night away with Cardinal Nights. We are bringing the roller rink to you! Treehouse is catering and DJ Bennie is spinning. See you there! Sign up here.
  • Co-Op Crawl, 9 - 11 pm @ Hammarskjold -> crawl!
    • Tour each house, learn about what all the hype is about, talk to your future housemates and stick around Synergy after to keep the party going.

 

 

  • Creation Day, 11 am - 5 pm @ 1115 Campus Drive
    • Come hang out, learn about Co-Op history, and make cool things. Come with ideas or be ready to hop on a team!
  • Softball vs. Washington, 1 pm @ Stanford Softball Stadium
  • Women’s Lacrosse vs. Louisville, 1 pm @ Cagan Stadium
  • Women’s Water Polo vs. Cal, 1 pm @ Avery Aquatic Center
  • Hamm's International Garden Party, 1 - 3 pm @ Hammarskjold (592 Alvarado Row)
    • Join us for teas and snacks from around the world and learn about Co-Op life in the international house.
  • Baseball vs. Clemson, 2:05 pm @ Sunken Diamond
  • Men’s Soccer vs. Santa Clara, 3:30 pm @ Cagan Stadium
  • Softball vs. Saint Mary’s, 3:30 pm @ Stanford Softball Stadium
  • Spring Cooking Workshop, 4 - 6 pm @ Synergy/Terra (550 San Juan)
    • Learn how to cook with seasonal ingredients from a coalition of small farmers across California and learn about Synergy's sustainable food culture.
  • Marsgaritaville-Fest, 5 - 10 pm @ Mars (553 Mayfield Avenue)
    • Back and bigger than ever before! Unlimited margs, tacos from Street Meat, and amazing performances from FIVE live bands. Tickets drop Monday @ 6! RSVP here.
  • Explore the Bay: Monterey Bay Aquarium, 9 am - 4:30 pm @ Faculty Club -> Monterey
    • Come and explore one of the gems of the Bay Area with Cardinal Nights! Tickets are $25 dollars and include roundtrip transportation to the Aquarium 🦦
  • Men’s Tennis vs. NC State, 12 pm @ Taube Pavilion
  • Toyon Easter Egg Hunt 2026, 12 - 1 pm @ Toyon Hall
    • join toyon for an inaugural Easter Egg hunt!! everyone is welcome: students, children, parents, members of the Stanford community, etc 🍬🐣🧺 RSVP here.
  • Syn/Terra Garden Chill&Craft, 12 - 2 pm @ Synergy Garden (550 San Juan)
    • Come make macrame pot holders and take home a piece of Synergy Garden. Snacks and drinks provided!
  • Baseball vs. Clemson, 1:05 pm @ Sunken Diamond
  • Co-Op Strawberry Fest, 2 - 5 pm @ Columbae
    • Round off Week 1 by enjoying fresh, local strawberries at Columbae! We'll have strawberry drinks, sweet treats, and print making. See you berry soon!
  • Women’s Tennis vs. Virginia, 3 pm @ Taube Pavilion
  • 576 Open Haus: Picnic and Print, 4 - 6 pm @ 576 Alvarado
  • Sunday Social, 8 - 10 pm @ Bollards
    • Vibes, chocolate fountain, hot drinks, and CTL tutoring (covering all subjects normally at Potter). Come hang out & study. Open to all.

The Cards by: Caroline, Eyram, Joie, and Josh