January 22, 2026

5 things to do this week: Basketball, Easton Winter Market, Dan Wilkins Quartet and more 

A snowy scene shows snow falling and blanketing the ground of Anderson Courtyard. The scene is framed with lightposts with Lafayette and 200 banners one them. A giant "200" Bicentennial banner hangs on Watson Hall.

By: Maddie Pedone ’26 

A new year has arrived, and the spring semester is getting started. Although you may be blue to get back to work, there are some fun activities taking place on campus during the first week of classes. Stop by the women’s or men’s basketball game against Bucknell University or go shopping at Pard to Pard, the campus thrift store. Check out these events happening this week. 

  1. Women’s and men’s basketball vs. Bucknell: Kick off the first day of classes with Leopard pride by cheering on the women’s and men’s basketball teams as they both play against Bucknell. The women’s team will play first, followed by the men’s team. Women’s basketball game: 4:30-6:30 p.m. • MORE | Men’s basketball game: 7-9 p.m. Mon., Jan. 26 • MORE • Kirby Sports Center
  2. Pard to Pard thrift store open hours: Looking for a little wardrobe refresh or need some new items for your dorm? Every Wednesday, stop by the student-run thrift store to purchase school, kitchen, and clothing items with a pay-what-you-can purchase system. 4:15-6 p.m. Wed., Jan. 28 • Pardee 025 • MORE
  3. Club Connect: Explore new clubs to get involved in by attending the Club Connect event! Hot chocolate and ice cream will be available. 4-5:30 p.m. Thurs., Jan. 29 • Location TBD • MORE
  4. Easton Farmers’ Market–Winter Market: Walk around Downtown Easton and explore 20 different vendors selling an array of products including produce, coffee, and more. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Sat., Jan. 31 • 325 Northampton St. • MORE
  5. Faculty Series: Dan Wilkins Quartet: Listen to an evening of music performed by jazz saxophonist Dan Wilkins with his quartet. Featuring pianist Davey Lantz, bassist Joe Michaels, and drummer Hugh Kline, performing music penned by Wilkins, plus reimagined arrangements of well-known jazz repertoire. Free admission • 8 p.m. Sat., Jan 31 • Williams Center for the Arts • MORE