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4 things to do around CSU week 4, fall 2026
4 things to do around CSU week 4
Enjoy the last full week of summer with games, movies and music around campus and downtown Cleveland.
- Thursday 9/17– Phi Mu Backyard Games fundraiser
Break up your Thursday routine and play carnival style games at Phi Mu’s annual Backyard Games fundraiser on Sept. 17 in the Student Center courtyard. The event is a fundraiser for Children Miracle Network and will run from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Thursday 9/17– Zeta Phi Beta Movie Night
Looking to catch a movie? Skip the theater and join Zeta Phi Beta for their Movie Night Thursday. It's open to all students and is a chance to get a break from classes. Bring your friends and enjoy the snacks. Berkman Hall Room 136 from 7:20 p.m. to 9:20 p.m.
- Thursday 9/17 and Saturday 9/19 – Rush at Rocket Arena
Roll back the years and see Rush perform in Cleveland for the first time in 14 years as their "Fifties Something Tour” brings the iconic rock group to Rocket Arena. Rush will perform two shows at Rocket Arena on Thursday, Sept. 17 and Saturday, Sept. 19. Both shows start at 7:30 p.m. and end at 9:30 p.m. Get tickets here.
- Friday 9/18 – Volleyball vs Akron
Spend your Friday night supporting Cleveland State volleyball as they face off against Akron in Woodling Gym at 6 p.m. Get tickets here to cheer on the Vikings.
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