Thursday
Insecurity in the Gulf
Sponsored by the Project on Middle East Political Science, the talk will focus on al-Qaeda challenges and security issues in Iraq and Iran.
Lindner Family Commons  12 p.m.

Friday
Airmen of Note
The United States Air Force Band presents the next evening in its Jazz Heritage Series, a concert featuring vocal legend Al Jarreau.
Lisner Auditorium  8 p.m.

Saturday
The George Stephens’ Mount Vernon to Mount Vernon Bike Tour
Rent a bike and ride the 22 miles from the Mount Vernon Campus to George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate in Virginia. Lunch and a tour of the estate are included in the $15 registration cost.
Meet at Mount Vernon Quad  9:30 a.m.

Sunday
Diwali Dreams
Celebrate the Festival of Lights with Satyam, a Hindu awareness organization. The event will feature free food and a performance by the GW Pitches.
Marvin Center Continental Ballroom  7 p.m.