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Free at Duke This Week: Art, Lies, and Balance and Beer

On tap this week: learn about lies, mobile-making at Fullsteam Brewery and more

By Duke Today Staff

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Help choose the Galler Choice Prize at the gala reception for the "What is Good Art" exhibition on Monday evening.

This week's picks for five free things to do at Duke include examining the nature of truth through an art exhibit, a discussion of the science of deceit, the opportunity to build a mobile at the Fullsteam Brewery, and the chance to bring the whole family to Duke Gardens for crafts and science projects. 

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5 to 7 p.m., Monday, April 9

Help choose the Gallery Choice Prize at the Kenan Institute for Ethics' third annual "Artifice: What is Good Art?" exhibition. The gala reception is an opportunity to see student visual art that examines the nature of truth in art. The judges' selections of prizes will be announced, and the Gallery Choice Prize will be chosen by popular vote of those in attendance. West Duke 101, East Campus. 

Noon to 1 p.m., Tuesday, April 10

Duke's Ciompi Quartet continues their Lunchtime Classics Concerts with Haydn's String Quartet No. 5 in F Minor and Shostakovich's String Quartet No. 12 in D-flat Major. The concert includes a short discussion of each quartet and a question and answer period after the performance. Gothic Reading Room at Perkins Library. 

7 to 9 p.m., Wednesday, April 11

Join Nasher Museum staff at the Balance and Beer at Fullsteam Brewery event. In celebration of the current exhibition, Alexander Calder and Contemporary Art, Nasher Museum staff will provide free materials and directions so you can create your own mobile while enjoying a pint. Fullsteam Brewery is located at 726 Rigsbee Avenue, Durham.

5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Thursday, April 12

"When, Why, and Should We Lie," is the title of this year's Kenan Distinguished Lecture in Ethics. Professor Paul Ekman, whose work in psychology and facial expression is the basis behind the popular TV show, "Lie to Me," will offer his thoughts on the science of emotion, expression and deceit. Sanford Fleishman Commons, Sanford School of Public Policy. 

Noon to 3 p.m., Sunday, April 15

The Sarah P. Duke Garden's offers free science and craft projects during Spring Family Fun Sundays. Learn about nature and discover the wonders of the world. Suitable for all ages, adult chaperone required. Sarah P. Duke Gardens