Weekend preview: 3/16-3/18

8 p.m., SLC Ballroom

Nine-time Grammy winner John Legend will be speaking about his philanthropic events and his musical career this Friday as a part of MOSAIC this weekend, which promotes cultural diversity on campus to prospective students. Legend will also perform several of his songs for the audience.

Tickets for the event are currently sold out, but check @InsideVandy for Twitter updates during the event.

Saturday

AXO presents: Volley Against Violence

12-2 p.m., Alumni Lawn

This Saturday, the members of Alpha Chi Omega will be hosting their spring philanthropy Volley Against Violence from 12:00-2:00pm on Alumni Lawn. Tournament play will consist of five-on-five play in mixed and single gender brackets. Tickets will be on sale on the wall all week and cost $25 for teams of six. All tickets include free food and drink.

Proceeds go to Alpha Chi Omega — Zeta Omicron chapter’s local philanthropy: the YWCA of Middle Tennessee, an organization that helps victims of domestic violence.

BYX presents: Green Rave 2012

10 p.m.–2 a.m., 208 24th Avenue (Old Phi Kap house)

Beta Upsilon Chi will present their annual Green Rave this weekend, fittingly falling on St. Patrick’s Day. The event boasts “glow sticks, pumping bass, screaming synths and of course Capri Suns,” with no alcohol being served for the party.

Green Rave will be DJed by BYX member Brandon Goodman, and is open to all Vanderbilt students.

Sunday

ATO presents: Puppies in the Park

11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Alumni Lawn

This Sunday, the brothers of Alpha Tau Omega will host Puppies in the Park, their first annual philanthropy event to help the animal rescue mission in Nashville. Volunteers from the shelters will be present to answer any questions visitors may have about their own pets or the adoption process. There will also be refreshments and music.

Tickets are $5 each, and they can be purchased on the wall from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. throughout the week. Vandy cards will be accepted during lunch on Thursday. Tickets can also be purchased at the event.

All funds raised will be donated to participating shelters to help them find homes for abandoned dogs that would otherwise be put down. Those with their own dogs are also welcome.