Monday, Jan. 9: Japanese Internment and Fight for Social Justice exhibit at the UO Law Library (1515 Agate St.) Library open 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekdays, 8 a.m. to  5 p.m. on weekends. Free.
The law library’s current exhibit examines the internment camps used to imprison Japanese-Americans during World War II through the life and career of University of Oregon graduate Minoru Yasui. While serving as member of the ROTC, Yasui earned both his undergraduate and law degree from UO. After graduating in 1939, Yasui went on to work for the Japanese consulate in Chicago. He left his position at the consulate following Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor. He returned home hoping to enlist in the U.S. army to help fight in the war, but he was denied enlistment on nine separate occasions.
Later, Yasui intentionally broke the curfew set by President Roosevelt in order to protest the constitutionality of such laws in court. Eventually, his case would be heard by the Supreme Court where the justices ruled that the U.S. had no right to restrict the rights of citizens, even during wartime. Yasui was posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Obama for his courageous acts.
-Zach Price
 
Wednesday, Jan. 11: Quack Chats: Heart of the Brain at Falling Sky Pizzeria, Erb Memorial Union (1395 University St.) 6 p.m. Free.
Professor and head of the University of Oregon’s department of psychology Ulrich Mayr will discuss the relationship of altruism and charity. He questions what motivates people to gives to charity, and whether it is true altruism or something else. Based on his research on cognition (how the brain processes information), Mayr will present his work about finding areas of the brain that are active in philanthropic decision-making. Mayr’s lab is part of the Posner & Keele Center for Cognitive Neurosciences. This is one of many Quack Chats held on campus regularly, which features the work of University of Oregon faculty and many other researchers.
-Casey Miller
 
Friday, Jan. 13: UO Ducks Hockey vs. Washington State University, The Rink Exchange,  (796 West 13th Ave.), 7:00 p.m.
The University of Oregon men’s ice hockey team will battle it out with Washington State University this week during their first game back since early December. Coach Bill Leahy looks to lead the team to victory in his first season as head coach.
The club has been actively competing since 1989 and has been student-led each year along the way. The organization has picked up three PAC-8 Championship wins since its inception. Students can bundle up, throw on some ducks gear and cheer on their team at the Lane County Events Center.
For more information visit the UO Ducks Hockey website.
-Leanne Harloff
 
Saturday, Jan. 14: See How We Are: John Doe and Exene in an Acoustic Performance at The Old Church, (1422 S.W. 11th Ave. Portland), 8:00 p.m., $23 in advance, $26 at the door, all ages.
John Doe and Exene Cervenka, the songwriters behind Los Angeles punk group X, will be performing an intimate acoustic set at The Old Church, a historical landmark and non profit music venue in Portland. X performed at the Crystal Ballroom in Portland this past December to celebrate their 40th anniversary.  While that set was brash and loud, this upcoming acoustic show offers a quieter alternative. Those looking to see members of the legendary band in a different setting can visit the Ticketfly website for the show here.
-Sararosa Davies
 
Saturday, Jan. 14: Brian Regan at Hult Center for Performing Arts (7th and Willamette) 8:00 p.m. Tickets $45-$51
Those looking for a hilarious way to get through the weather can look forward to stand-up comedian Brian Regan’s set this Saturday. A Florida native known for his anecdotal style of comedy and self-deprecating attitude, Regan (born with seven siblings) cites Steve Martin and Johnny Carson as his two largest influences. He has been active since 1980, bringing laughs to audiences since he dropped out of college to pursue stand-up.
Regan’s first comedy CD, Brian Regan: Live, was released in 1997. Since then he has starred in five separate specials and acted as a major influence to comedians like Louis C.K. and Jimmy Fallon. His sets take normally depressing or serious subjects (like a trip to the hospital) and turn them into riotous material. Tickets for Regan’s set at the Hull Center for Performing Arts are on sale now.
-Dana Alston