Prohibited Items and Bag Check Procedures In the interest of safety and security for our community, events scheduled to take place in Blackman Auditorium are subject to security/bag checks for all attendees. As is consistent with other major venues on campus, the following items are prohibited from being brought into Blackman Auditorium:

• Backpacks or bags larger than 12”x12” (purses or baby bags of acceptable size may be allowed after being searched.)
• Dangerous weapons*
• Alcoholic beverages
• Laser pointers
• Drones
• Artificial noise makers or bullhorns
• Balloons or banners/signs 
• Outside food or beverage
• Strollers

Due to capacity saving seats will NOT be allowed, and will be strictly enforced by Blackman Auditorium staff.

Mobile Locker

If you arrive at venue with a prohibited item such as a backpack, luggage, or stroller, then a mobile locker will be available to rent for $10 by Cullinane Hall, 288 St Botolph St, Boston, MA 02115.

*Dangerous Weapon means those items which are, by their nature, capable of causing serious injury or death, including but not limited to firearms, knives, stilettos, daggers, switch knives, double edge knives, ballistic knives, knives with a detachable blade capable of being propelled, metallic knuckles, black jacks, blow guns, sling shots, nunchaku, zoobow, kung fu sticks, throwing stars, leather armbands or other clothing that has metallic spikes, points, or studs, explosives, explosive agents of any kind, chemical sprays, mace, oleoresin capsicum (pepper spray), tear gas, or other dangerous weapons or articles. Any item, including innocent items, when used in a dangerous fashion such as an assault and battery, may be considered a dangerous weapon.

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