[
  {
    "month": "April",
    "events": [
	  {
        "day": "26",
        "time": "Noon–7 p.m.",
        "event": "TGIS – All-Day Activities & Check-In",
        "location": "Thompson Gymnasium",
        "description": "<ul><li><strong>Welcome Table</strong><ul><li>Free t-shirts (first-come, first-served)**</li><li>QR code check-in, waivers signed, and bracelet station</li></ul></li><li><strong>Yard Games</strong><ul><li>Spikeball</li><li>Cornhole</li><li>Ladder ball</li><li>Can jam</li></ul></li><li><strong>Inflatables</strong><ul><li>Boom Box Bounce House</li><li>24ft Double Lane Dry Slide</li><li>Big Red Baller</li></ul></li><li><strong>Music</strong></li><li><strong>Photobooth</strong></li></ul><br/>",
        "date": "2025-04-26T19:00"
      },
      {
        "day": "26",
        "time": "Noon–4 p.m.",
        "event": "Funcky Candy X-press",
        "location": "Thompson Gymnasium (Academic Quad Entrance)",
        "description": "Discover over 400 varieties of candy including retro favorites, sour treats, chocolates, Harry Potter-themed sweets, car-shaped candies, caramels, slime candies, and more.<br/><em>Student charge will be accepted. Payment required.</em><br/><br/><a href='https://funckycandy.com/' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Learn more</a>",
        "date": "2025-04-26T16:00"
      },
      {
        "day": "26",
        "time": "12–3 p.m. (1–2 p.m. performance)",
        "event": "SM6 Live Performance",
        "location": "Thompson Gymnasium",
        "description": "SM6, a six-sibling alternative rock force, delivers a sonic punch with their blend of driving synths, dynamic instrumentation, and raw punk vocals. Their electrifying stage presence and infectious enthusiasm, both online and live, forge an inclusive community, inviting listeners to dive headfirst into the vibrant world of SM6.<br/><br/>Meet and greet after the performance until 3 p.m.<br/><br/><a href='https://sm6band.com/home' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Learn more</a>",
        "date": "2025-04-26T15:00"
      },
      {
        "day": "26",
        "time": "1–5 p.m.",
        "event": "Sue’s Pop-up Temporary Tattoo Parlor**",
        "location": "Thompson Gymnasium",
        "description": "Anything from full back tattoos and sleeves to micro tattoos!",
        "date": "2025-04-26T17:00"
      },
      {
        "day": "26",
        "time": "3–7 p.m.",
        "event": "WWEC Music Broadcast",
        "location": "Thompson Gymnasium",
        "description": "",
        "date": "2025-04-26T19:00"
      },
      {
        "day": "26",
        "time": "3–5 p.m.",
        "event": "Trucker Hat Station**",
        "location": "Thompson Gymnasium",
        "description": "Design your own trucker hat using iron-on patches, fabric markers, and gems! Open from 3–5 p.m. or until supplies last.",
        "date": "2025-04-26T17:00"
      },
      {
        "day": "26",
        "time": "4–5 p.m.",
        "event": "Line Dancing",
        "location": "Thompson Gymnasium",
        "description": "Sponsored by Boot Scootin’ Jays!",
        "date": "2025-04-26T17:00"
      },
      {
        "day": "26",
        "time": "5–7 p.m.",
        "event": "Friendship Bracelets & Creative Painting",
        "location": "Thompson Gymnasium",
        "description": "<ul><li><strong>Friendship Bracelets and Charm Station</strong><ul><li>Create a classic string friendship bracelet from the early 2000s or a plastic lace charm for your backpack, keys, etc. Open from 5–7 p.m. or until supplies last.</li><li>Examples: <a href='https://beckystern.com/2023/04/02/friendship-bracelets/' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Friendship Bracelets</a> | <a href='https://skillfulmeeple.com/2020/07/06/gimp-bracelets-a-throwback-to-the-90s/' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Plastic Lace Charms</a></li></ul></li><li><strong>Creative Painting Station**</strong><ul><li>Get creative and paint on a CD, vinyl, or album cover! Open from 5–7 p.m. or until supplies last.</li></ul></li></ul><br/>",
        "date": "2025-04-26T19:00"
      },
      {
        "day": "26",
        "time": "6–7 p.m.",
        "event": "Mini Ice Cream Sundaes",
        "location": "Thompson Gymnasium",
        "description": "",
        "date": "2025-04-26T19:00"
      },
      {
        "day": "26",
        "time": "8 p.m.",
        "event": "Mad Cow Show",
        "location": "Gibble Auditorium",
        "description": "",
        "date": "2025-04-26T22:00"
      }
    ]
  }
]