Now that you’re free to tell all your controversial secrets online via UNM Confessions, you’re probably looking for even more freedom. It feels good, doesn’t it? The Daily Lobo has compiled this week’s freebies, and although it’s not the same as telling the world you peed in a water fountain, at least our freebies last a little longer.
PANCAKES
TODAY
Combine people-watching and a free stack of pancakes at your next trip to IHOP. The craziest people frequent that place, especially at 3 or 4 a.m. IHOP gives away the pancakes as part of a fund-raiser, so they may ask for donations. The nearest IHOP is at 7500 Menaul Blvd N.E. and is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
IKEBANA
WEDNESDAY
This ancient Japanese art of floral arrangement isn’t just about making flowers look pretty — it expresses harmony and joy, and connects humans to nature. If you want to get philosophical about your flowers, head to the Albuquerque Garden Center at 10120 Lomas Blvd. N.E. The lecture is free and starts at 12:30 p.m. If you want to stick around for the workshop, you’ll need to pay $5.
JITTERBUG DANCE
THURSDAY
You can jitter the night away, sans caffeine, although you probably won’t get much homework done. Jitterbugs Anonymous meets on campus in Johnson Center for swing dancing at 8:30 p.m.
BLACK HIV/AIDS AWARENESS DAY
THURSDAY
This national awareness day prompts discussion of AIDS prevention methods within the African-American community. To educate yourself about New Mexico’s struggle with AIDS, check out this event at the African American Performing Arts Center at 310 San Pedro Drive N.E. It runs from 4 to 8 p.m.
NAVAJO SHOEGAME
FRIDAY
Participants tell stories, sing and try to guess which shoe hides a ball of yucca. The celebration teaches teamwork, loyalty and fairness, taught primarily through song. The event starts at 5:30 p.m. at the Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute at 9169 Coors Blvd. N.W.
