From a sheep's milk tasting and cooking class to a Puerto Rican celebration of Saint Sebastian, there's plenty to enjoy in Cambridge this week. Read on for a rundown of ideas for how to fill your calendar.
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AI For Drug Discovery: Hype Or Hope?
Tonight: Join Mostapha Benhenda — founder of the online AI lab Startcrowd — for a presentation on using artificial intelligence to support drug discoveries. At this free event, held at Cambridge Brewing Company, Dr. Benhenda will separate the expectations from the hype.
When: Monday, Jan. 14, 6-9 p.m.
Where: Cambridge Brewing Company, 1 Kendall Square
Admission: Free
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Feeling Sheepish? Sheep Milk Cheese Tasting
Next, the Formaggio Kitchen is hosting the workshop "Feeling Sheepish? Pecorino, Brebis and More!" this Tuesday at its Classroom Annex. Participants will sample and learn about sheep milk cheeses. Expect an eight-course cheese pairing with traditional condiments, beer and wine.
When: Tuesday, Jan. 15, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Where: Formaggio Kitchen Classroom Annex, 67 Smith Place, #13A
Admission: $55
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Starr Forum: NATO, the Balkans and Ukraine
Come Wednesday afternoon, join the MIT Center for International Studies for a discussion on the uncertainty surrounding Ukraine's and the Balkans' NATO and EU membership. The free event will include a discussion with freelance print and broadcast journalist Una Hajdari and MIT professor Elizabeth Wood, who has authored three books on government and politics the region.
When: Wednesday, Jan. 16, 12-1:30 p.m.
Where: MIT E51 Tang Center, 70 Memorial Drive, Room 345
Admission: Free
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Combining De Novo Design Techniques with Synthetic Enumeration
Also on Wednesday, the Schrodinger Education Team is hosting a lunch and learn with Karl Leswing on combining de novo design techniques with synthetic enumeration. The presentation will cover how some modern de novo design models work and how to "productively suggest compounds in lead optimization."
When: Wednesday, Jan. 16, 12-1:30 p.m.
Where: Schrödinger, Inc., 222 Third St., #2230
Admission: Free
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Saint Sebastian Festival 2019
Lastly, The Theater Offensive is holding its third annual Puerto Rican Saint Sebastian Festival this Saturday evening at La Fabrica Central. The community gathering will feature authentic Puerto Rican bites, a parade and live entertainment by various musicians.
When: Saturday, Jan. 19, 5-9 p.m.
Where: La Fabrica Central, 450 Massachusetts Ave.
Admission: Free; $10 donation encouraged
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