Events at Bates
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This aggregation of events draws from EMS/Master Calendar, GoBatesBobcats Athletics, and WordPress. The Dining, Conferences and Campus Events (DCCE) office maintains resources on the Space Reservation process and Scheduling Space on Campus.
Some of these events are open to the public, while others are limited to members of the Bates community. See event descriptions for details on audience.
Where else are events listed?
The Bate Athletics website offers Bobcat sports schedules. Links to more specific events listings — including events for prospective students and alumni — are available on our Calendars and Key Dates page.
Friday Jul 31
Bobcat Reads: We Meant Well
In progress — until Oct 2
Bobcat Reads will be discussing We Meant Well: A Novel by Erum Shazia Hasan from July 31, 2026, through Oct 2, 2026.
In the next Bobcat Reads selection, We Meant Well: A…
Wednesday Sep 9
MOSAIC Book Club: KIN
In progress — until Dec 10, 8:12 pm
7:30 pm
MOSAIC Book Club will be discussing KIN by Tayari Jones starting September 9, 2026. In the second MOSAIC Book Club selection, KIN by Tayari Jones, we follow childhood best friends Vernice and…
Thursday Oct 1
Fall 2026 Opening Reception
4:00 pm
Join us for the opening of our fall exhibitions. Carl Sprinchorn: Points of View, on view on the museum’s upper level, chronicles the life and work of under-recognized modern artist…
Friday Oct 2
Back to Bates: Alumni & Family Weekend
Join us for Back to Bates Weekend October 2–4, where alumni and families of current students come together to experience life on campus, reconnect with friends, and enjoy the beautiful…
Friday Oct 2
Bates Field Hockey Breast Cancer Fundraiser
8:30 am
Field hockey fundraiser for our breast cancer awareness game.
For more information: eagosti@bates.edu (Field Hockey)
Friday Oct 2
Bates Field Hockey Breast Cancer Fundraiser
8:30 am
Field hockey fundraiser for our breast cancer awareness game.
For more information: eagosti@bates.edu (Field Hockey)
Friday Oct 2
Men’s Basketball Golf Outing
10:00 am
The Bates College men’s basketball program is thrilled to invite all alumni, parents, and student-athletes to our annual Golf Outing at the scenic Turner Highlands Golf Course in Turner, Maine! Join…Friday Oct 2
New Faculty Community of Practice – Go through the line in the Den on 10/2!
11:45 am
You are juggling a lot as a faculty member in your first few years here at Bates. Join this group to help lessen the load, as we will share tips…
Friday Oct 2
Annual Bates College Athletics Hall of Fame Ceremony
5:00 pm
Join us during Back to Bates Weekend, for the second annual Bates College Athletics Hall of Fame Ceremony. Registration was required and has since closed. Doors open at 4:30pm. Guests…
Saturday Oct 3
Men’s & Women’s Soccer Alumni Weekend
9:30 am
We’re thrilled to invite you to our upcoming Men’s and Women’s Soccer Alumni Weekend during Back to Bates Weekend. Join us for a weekend of camaraderie, competition, and celebration as we…Saturday Oct 3
Men's & Women's Soccer Games
11:00 am
Saturday Oct 3
President’s Reception
4:00 pm
Please join President Jenkins for a special invitation-only gathering to recognize and thank alumni, families, and friends who have made Mount David Society-level and planned gifts to the college. RSVP…
Saturday Oct 3
Field Hockey Alumnae & Family Gathering at Back to Bates Weekend
5:30 pm
Join the Bates field hockey team for a special Back to Bates Weekend reception with alumnae, student-athletes, and families to spread some Bobcat spirit! The reception will provide the perfect opportunity…Saturday Oct 3
Football Halftime Block
7:00 pm
For more information: slehmann@bates.edu (Physical Education/Athletics)
Saturday Oct 3
Football Halftime Block
7:00 pm
For more information: slehmann@bates.edu (Physical Education/Athletics)
Sunday Oct 4
Men’s Lacrosse Golf Outing
1:00 pm
Tee off in support of Bates Men’s Lacrosse during Back to Bates weekend. Whether you’re playing for the leaderboard, catching up with old teammates, or meeting current parents and players, this…Monday Oct 5
National Voter Education Week Tabling
11:00 am
National Voter Education Week – Monday, October 5 – Friday, October 9, 2026 National Voter Education Week (NVEW) is an open-source, nonpartisan voter education campaign held annually during the…Monday Oct 5
National Voter Education Week Tabling
11:00 am
National Voter Education Week – Monday, October 5 – Friday, October 9, 2026 National Voter Education Week (NVEW) is an open-source, nonpartisan voter education campaign held annually during the…Monday Oct 5
National Voter Education Week Tabling
11:00 am
National Voter Education Week – Monday, October 5 – Friday, October 9, 2026 National Voter Education Week (NVEW) is an open-source, nonpartisan voter education campaign held annually during the…
Monday Oct 5
Reel Talk: The Odyssey
12:00 pm
Grab your lunch and come up for a lively conversation! We will dive deep into The Odyssey with Emma Ianni, Assistant Professor of Classical and Medieval Studies and Rhetoric, Film,…Monday Oct 5
Reel Talk: The Odyssey with Emma Ianni
12:00 pm
Grab your lunch and come up for a lively conversation! We will dive deep into The Odyssey with Emma Ianni, Assistant Professor of Classical and Medieval Studies and Rhetoric, Film,…Tuesday Oct 6
National Voter Education Week Tabling
11:00 am
National Voter Education Week (NVEW) is an open-source, nonpartisan voter education campaign held annually during the first full week of October. NVEW equips voters with the tools and information they…Tuesday Oct 6
National Voter Education Week Tabling
11:00 am
National Voter Education Week (NVEW) is an open-source, nonpartisan voter education campaign held annually during the first full week of October. NVEW equips voters with the tools and information they…Wednesday Oct 7
Creative Collaborations: Integrating Visual Arts and Performance
9:00 am
This 3-session CoP is for faculty and staff educators interested in building stronger connections across the arts at Bates. Through short readings, case studies, discussion, and collaborative brainstorming, participants…Wednesday Oct 7
Compassionate Classrooms Community of Practice
12:00 pm
Explore the complex tensions of teaching, such as balancing high academic standards with sensitivity, justice, and compassion. This community invites faculty and staff to engage in stimulating conversations about…
Wednesday Oct 7
Lunchtime Curatorial Talk with Samantha Sigmon
12:00 pm
Join Assistant Curator Samantha Sigmon as she shares special insight into Carl Sprinchorn: Points of View. Drawn from the Bates College Museum of Art’s permanent collection, the exhibition provides an…
Wednesday Oct 7
Flipping the Birds: A monthly page turning of John James Audubon’s Birds of America
12:30 pm
Please join us for October’s page turning of John James Audubon’s Birds of America at 12:30pm in the lobby of Ladd Library! The Muskie Archives presents its copy of John James Audubon’s Birds of America for…Wednesday Oct 7
An Educator’s Guide to ADHD – Book Club
4:15 pm
Join us this semester for a three-session reading group exploring neurodiversity and inclusive teaching. We’ll dive into An Educator’s Guide to ADHD by Karen Costa, a resource packed with…Wednesday Oct 7
Bible Study
8:30 pm
For more information: efacey@bates.edu (Bates Christian Fellowship)
Thursday Oct 8
Bonner Leaders Virtual Dialogue
12:00 pm
Discover the impact of Bonner Leaders, an experiential learning opportunity for students passionate about community engagement. Since 1990, a diverse, multi-state consortium of participating colleges and universities has joined through a…
Friday Oct 9
Bobcat Reads: The Lion Women of Tehran
Bobcat Reads will be discussing The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali from October 9, 2026, through December 11, 2026.
In the next Bobcat Reads selection, The Lion Women of Tehran…
Friday Oct 9
The Annual Carleton Lecture with Dr. Sarah Mesle
12:00 pm
For more information: hunderwood@bates.edu (Underwood, Hannah)
Saturday Oct 10
Bates Family Fun Day at Verrill Farm
10:00 am
Reconnect with fellow alumni and treat your family to a morning of food, fun, and fresh air! We’re gathering at the beautiful Verrill Farm for a casual, drop-in style Family…
Sunday Oct 11
Bates and Beyond: Tucson Desert Trail and Gathering
2:30 pm
Spend a fall afternoon exploring the Sonoran Desert and connecting with local Bobcats! This Bates and Beyond event is hosted by Laura Jean Montenegro ’83, this two-part gathering offers a…
Sunday Oct 11
Bates Garden Party in Santa Barbara
3:00 pm
Take a break and reconnect with the Bates community right here in Santa Barbara. Wander through the enchanting Magic Garden, take in the breathtaking ocean views from Santa Barbara’s Riviera,…Tuesday Oct 13
Staff Educators Community of Practice
12:00 pm
Calling all staff educators! Wait, who’s a staff educator? Do you design learning materials and programs, foster productive learning environments, or promote individual growth and development? Yes? You are a staff…
Tuesday Oct 13
Bates in the City: Chicago
6:00 pm
Whether you’re new to the city or have called Chicago home for years, this is your chance to catch up with fellow Bates alumni, enjoy drinks and apps, while reminiscing…
Wednesday Oct 14
Out and Proudly NESCAC Virtual Trivia
8:00 pm
Join us and show off your expertise in a fast-paced Kahoot trivia game. Help your school secure bragging rights and best the rest of the NESCAC. And did we mention prizes?…
Thursday Oct 15
Bates in the City: DC
6:00 pm
Whether you’re new to the city or have called DC home for years, this is your chance to catch up with fellow Bates alumni, enjoy drinks and apps, while reminiscing…
Thursday Oct 15
Portland Bobcats: Monthly Meetup
6:00 pm
Join local Bobcats at Rising Tide Brewing Company for a casual, drop-in gathering—no RSVP required. Stop by, enjoy a craft brew, and catch up with new and familiar faces. Just…
Saturday Oct 17
Resetting Gravestones Workshop at Riverside Cemetery
10:00 am
The resetting gravestones workshop covers how to repair fallen or out of place stones including tools and methods for moving stones and best practices for repositioning. All tools provided. Registration is…Saturday Oct 17
Men's & Women's Soccer v Tufts
12:00 pm
Sunday Oct 18
Women's & Men's Soccer Matches
12:00 pm
Monday Oct 19
Letters of Recommendation Lunch & Learn
11:30 am
Writing recommendation letters is an important part of supporting students—and it doesn’t have to be a time-consuming one. In this workshop, we’ll explore strategies for writing thoughtful, effective letters efficiently,…Monday Oct 19
Cristi Rinklin Artist Talk: Sentient Ecologies
4:30 pm
Join us for an artist talk by Cristi Rinklin, whose painting Vanishing Point is currently on view in the exhibition, Rooted and Rising: Introducing the Permanent Collection. Rinklin’s paintings, installations,…
Monday Oct 19
Cristi Rinklin: “Sentient Ecologies
4:30 pm
Cristi Rinklin’s paintings, installations, and works on paper examine the interplay between technological and analog simulations of landscapes. Rather than providing faithful representations of the natural world, her work creates…Monday Oct 19
A Conversation with Oleh Kotsyuba
6:00 pm
A conversation with Dr. Oleh Kotsyuba, Director of publications at Harvard Ukrainian Research Institute and specialist in Ukrainian, Polish, and Russian 20th century and contemporary literature and culture. Monday, Oct.…Wednesday Oct 21
Compassionate Classrooms Community of Practice
9:00 am
Explore the complex tensions of teaching, such as balancing high academic standards with sensitivity, justice, and compassion. This community invites faculty and staff to engage in stimulating conversations about…Wednesday Oct 21
Creative Collaborations: Integrating Visual Arts and Performance
9:00 am
This 3-session CoP is for faculty and staff educators interested in building stronger connections across the arts at Bates. Through short readings, case studies, discussion, and collaborative brainstorming, participants…
Thursday Oct 22
Enduring Legacy: A Phillips Society Webinar
12:00 pm
The Office of Gift Planning is proud to partner with the Edmund S. Muskie Archives and Special Collections Library for a special virtual presentation on Lewiston-Auburn history through the lens…Thursday Oct 22
Literary Arts Live: Deb Olin Unferth
7:00 pm
For more information: hunderwood@bates.edu (Underwood, Hannah)
Friday Oct 23
Special Collections: Teaching through Original Sources
2:00 pm
How do we help students cultivate their historical sensibilities? How to bring alive the past in the classroom? Join us for a community of practice on teaching through…Friday Oct 23
The Science of Learning Meets AI – Book Club
2:45 pm
How can we leverage artificial intelligence to strengthen our core teaching values? Join us for a three-session reading group exploring The Science of Learning Meets AI by Lew Ludwig…Saturday Oct 24
Football Halftime Block
8:00 am
For more information: slehmann@bates.edu (Physical Education/Athletics)
Saturday Oct 24
Women's & Men's Soccer v Middlebury
11:00 am
Tuesday Oct 27
National Vote Early Day
8:00 am
National Vote Early Day – Tuesday, October 27, 2026 DON’T LET ELECTION DAY SNEAK UP ON YOU 🎉 VOTE EARLY DAY! 🎉 Tuesday, October 27, 2026…Tuesday Oct 27
National Vote Early Day
8:00 am
National Vote Early Day – Tuesday, October 27, 2026 DON’T LET ELECTION DAY SNEAK UP ON YOU 🎉 VOTE EARLY DAY! 🎉 Tuesday, October 27, 2026…Tuesday Oct 27
National Vote Early Day
8:00 am
National Vote Early Day – Tuesday, October 27, 2026 DON’T LET ELECTION DAY SNEAK UP ON YOU 🎉 VOTE EARLY DAY! 🎉 Tuesday, October 27, 2026…Tuesday Oct 27
National Vote Early Day
8:00 am
National Vote Early Day – Tuesday, October 27, 2026 DON’T LET ELECTION DAY SNEAK UP ON YOU 🎉 VOTE EARLY DAY! 🎉 Tuesday, October 27, 2026…
Tuesday Oct 27
Boston Alumnae Book Club: The Reading List
7:00 pm
VIRTUAL MEETING! Do you like meeting new people, reading great books, and discussing them? Don’t miss this unique opportunity to join the Boston Alumnae Book Club! Anyone interested in joining the conversation…Wednesday Oct 28
Literary Arts Live: Dur e Aziz Amna
5:00 pm
For more information: hunderwood@bates.edu (Underwood, Hannah)
Wednesday Oct 28
NOISES OFF by Michael Frayn
7:30 pm
Directed by Associate Professor Tim Dugan Called “the funniest farce ever written,” Noises Off presents a manic menagerie of itinerant actors rehearsing a flop called Nothing’s On. Slamming doors, on and offstage…Wednesday Oct 28
Noises Off by Michael Frayn
7:30 pm
Called “the funniest farce ever written,” Noises Off presents a manic menagerie of itinerant actors rehearsing a flop called Nothing’s On. Slamming doors, on and offstage intrigue, and an…Thursday Oct 29
BQDC Public Debate
6:30 pm
a public debate — a more detailed description will be advertised around campus later.
For more information: lbuisker@bates.edu (Buisker, Lauren)
Thursday Oct 29
NOISES OFF by Michael Frayn
7:30 pm
Directed by Associate Professor Tim Dugan Called “the funniest farce ever written,” Noises Off presents a manic menagerie of itinerant actors rehearsing a flop called Nothing’s On. Slamming doors, on and offstage…Thursday Oct 29
Noises Off by Michael Frayn
7:30 pm
Called “the funniest farce ever written,” Noises Off presents a manic menagerie of itinerant actors rehearsing a flop called Nothing’s On. Slamming doors, on and offstage intrigue, and an…
Friday Oct 30
Celebrating the Launch of the Marsden Hartley Legacy Project
3:30 pm
3:30-4:30pm Keynote Address with Whitney Museum Curator Barbara Haskell; 4:30-6pm Museum Open House & Reception Join Whitney Museum Curator Barbara Haskell as she explores the vital role of the Marsden Hartley Legacy…Friday Oct 30
NOISES OFF by Michael Frayn
7:30 pm
Directed by Associate Professor Tim Dugan Called “the funniest farce ever written,” Noises Off presents a manic menagerie of itinerant actors rehearsing a flop called Nothing’s On. Slamming doors, on and offstage…Friday Oct 30
Noises Off by Michael Frayn
7:30 pm
Called “the funniest farce ever written,” Noises Off presents a manic menagerie of itinerant actors rehearsing a flop called Nothing’s On. Slamming doors, on and offstage intrigue, and an…
Friday Oct 30
Toccatas, Tales, and Terrors, An Evening of Eerie Organ Music and Frightful Readings, featuring Scott Vaillancourt (Bates Faculty)
7:30 pm
Presented By: The Bates Department of Music: Celebrate Halloween with an evening of spooky organ music, haunting stories, and chilling poetry. From Bach’s iconic Toccata and Fugue in D Minor…Saturday Oct 31
NOISES OFF by Michael Frayn
5:00 pm
Directed by Associate Professor Tim Dugan Called “the funniest farce ever written,” Noises Off presents a manic menagerie of itinerant actors rehearsing a flop called Nothing’s On. Slamming doors, on and offstage…Saturday Oct 31
Noises Off by Michael Frayn
5:00 pm
Called “the funniest farce ever written,” Noises Off presents a manic menagerie of itinerant actors rehearsing a flop called Nothing’s On. Slamming doors, on and offstage intrigue, and an…
Sunday Nov 1
Mr. Takumi Kato and his Family Taiko Ensemble, A Performance and Workshop in Traditional Japanese Taiko Drumming
1:30 pm
Presented By: The Bates Department of Music: Experience a vibrant and high-energy performance of traditional Japanese drumming with world champion Taiko artist Takumi Kato and his three children. Trained with…Sunday Nov 1
NOISES OFF by Michael Frayn
2:00 pm
Directed by Associate Professor Tim Dugan Called “the funniest farce ever written,” Noises Off presents a manic menagerie of itinerant actors rehearsing a flop called Nothing’s On. Slamming doors, on and offstage…Sunday Nov 1
Noises Off by Michael Frayn
2:00 pm
Called “the funniest farce ever written,” Noises Off presents a manic menagerie of itinerant actors rehearsing a flop called Nothing’s On. Slamming doors, on and offstage intrigue, and an…
Monday Nov 2
Artist Lecture: Christopher Reed “Moving Feelings: Kinesthetic Empathy and Queer Affiliation in the Art of Carl Sprinchorn, Charles Demuth, and Marsden Hartley”
4:30 pm
Challenging the European avant-garde’s commitment to aesthetics of alienation, this group of American modernist painters explored the physical sensations of connection among bodies and with landscapes that 19th-century philosophers and…Monday Nov 2
Christopher Reed Lecture: "Moving Feelings: Kinesthetic Empathy and Queer Affiliation in the Art of Carl Sprinchorn, Charles Demuth, and Marsden Hartley"
4:30 pm
Christopher Reed Lecture: “Moving Feelings: Kinesthetic Empathy and Queer Affiliation in the Art of Carl Sprinchorn, Charles Demuth, and Marsden Hartley”.
For more information: mhough@bates.edu (Museum of Art)
Monday Nov 2
29th Annual Otis Lecture
7:30 pm
The college’s Philip J. Otis Committee on Environmental Studies invites you to attend the 29th Annual Otis Lecture. This year’s lecture, Holding Ground: Wabanaki Archaeology as Resilience across Landscapes of Erasure,…Monday Nov 2
29th Annual Otis Lecture: "Holding Ground: Wabanaki Archaeology as Resilience across Landscapes of Erasure" Presented by Dr. Bonnie Newsom, Associate Professor of Anthropology at the University of Maine
7:30 pm
For more information: mlewis2@bates.edu (Lewis, Michelle)
Tuesday Nov 3
Election Day
7:00 am
Election Day is a campus-wide celebration for civic action through voting. Polls are open from 7am-8pm, and eligible Bates voters go to the polls at either the Lewiston Armory…Tuesday Nov 3
Election Day
7:00 am
Election Day is a campus-wide celebration for civic action through voting. Polls are open from 7am-8pm, and eligible Bates voters go to the polls at either the Lewiston Armory…Tuesday Nov 3
Election Day
7:00 am
Election Day is a campus-wide celebration for civic action through voting. Polls are open from 7am-8pm, and eligible Bates voters go to the polls at either the Lewiston Armory…Wednesday Nov 4
Creative Collaborations: Integrating Visual Arts and Performance
9:00 am
This 3-session CoP is for faculty and staff educators interested in building stronger connections across the arts at Bates. Through short readings, case studies, discussion, and collaborative brainstorming, participants will…Wednesday Nov 4
Compassionate Classrooms Community of Practice
12:00 pm
Explore the complex tensions of teaching, such as balancing high academic standards with sensitivity, justice, and compassion. This community invites faculty and staff to engage in stimulating conversations about…Wednesday Nov 4
An Educator’s Guide to ADHD – Book Club
4:15 pm
Join us this semester for a three-session reading group exploring neurodiversity and inclusive teaching. We’ll dive into An Educator’s Guide to ADHD by Karen Costa, a resource packed with…Friday Nov 6
New Faculty Community of Practice
12:00 pm
You are juggling a lot as a faculty member in your first few years here at Bates. Join this group to help lessen the load, as we will share tips…Friday Nov 6
Special Collections: Teaching through Original Sources
10:00 pm
How do we help students cultivate their historical sensibilities? How to bring alive the past in the classroom? Join us for a community of practice on teaching through…Saturday Nov 7
Football Halftime Block
1:00 pm
For more information: slehmann@bates.edu (Physical Education/Athletics)
Sunday Nov 8
Feathers and Harmony – The Voices and Compositions of the Earth, featuring Chiharu Naruse (piano), Katherine Liccardo (violin) and The Portland Ballet Company
3:00 pm
Presented By: The Bates Department of Music: For many centuries, various art forms have celebrated birds’ voices and movements. We welcome back the Portland Ballet and violinist Katherine Liccardo for…Tuesday Nov 10
Staff Educators Community of Practice
12:00 pm
Calling all staff educators! Wait, who’s a staff educator? Do you design learning materials and programs, foster productive learning environments, or promote individual growth and development? Yes? You are a staff…
Tuesday Nov 10
Purposeful Work Panel on the Peninsula: A Bates Bay Area Gathering
6:00 pm
Refresh your mind with fellow Bay Area alumni and parents for an engaging panel discussion, great food, and meaningful connection. Connect across generations of the Bates community in Northern California! Hosted…
Wednesday Nov 11
Veterans Day Ceremony
9:00 am
All are invited to a centering moment led by The Multifaith Chaplaincy this Veterans Day, November 11th, at 9 a.m. in Bates’ Veterans Plaza. Together we will hear reflective readings and…
Friday Nov 13
Fall Dance Concert
7:30 pm
Artistic Direction by Tristan KoepkeFeaturing thesis work by Sophia Levine ’27, Sophia Miller ’27, Ellie Stevenson ’27, and Elaine Wang ’27. The 2026 Fall Dance Concert features the performative and choreographic works of Dance…Friday Nov 13
Fall Dance Concert
7:30 pm
The 2026 Fall Dance Concert features the performative and choreographic works of Dance Majors’ Thesis projects. This year’s concert will also feature a piece created by DANC 270 Dance Ensemble,…Saturday Nov 14
Fall Dance Concert
5:00 pm
Artistic Direction by Tristan KoepkeFeaturing thesis work by Sophia Levine ’27, Sophia Miller ’27, Ellie Stevenson ’27, and Elaine Wang ’27. The 2026 Fall Dance Concert features the performative and choreographic works of Dance…Saturday Nov 14
Fall Dance Concert
5:00 pm
The 2026 Fall Dance Concert features the performative and choreographic works of Dance Majors’ Thesis projects. This year’s concert will also feature a piece created by DANC 270 Dance Ensemble,…
Saturday Nov 14
Bates College Orchestra
7:30 pm
Presented By: The Bates Department of Music: Join visiting Professor, Sepehr Pirasteh, as he conducts the Bates students for their annual Fall concert.
Sunday Nov 15
Fall Dance Concert
2:00 pm
Artistic Direction by Tristan KoepkeFeaturing thesis work by Sophia Levine ’27, Sophia Miller ’27, Ellie Stevenson ’27, and Elaine Wang ’27. The 2026 Fall Dance Concert features the performative and choreographic works of Dance…Sunday Nov 15
Fall Dance Concert
2:00 pm
The 2026 Fall Dance Concert features the performative and choreographic works of Dance Majors’ Thesis projects. This year’s concert will also feature a piece created by DANC 270 Dance Ensemble,…Wednesday Nov 18
Compassionate Classrooms Community of Practice
12:00 pm
Explore the complex tensions of teaching, such as balancing high academic standards with sensitivity, justice, and compassion. This community invites faculty and staff to engage in stimulating conversations about…
Thursday Nov 19
Portland Bobcats: Monthly Meetup
6:00 pm
Join local Bobcats at Rising Tide Brewing Company for a casual, drop-in gathering—no RSVP required. Stop by, enjoy a craft brew, and catch up with new and familiar faces. Just…Friday Nov 20
The Science of Learning Meets AI – Book Club
2:45 pm
How can we leverage artificial intelligence to strengthen our core teaching values? Join us for a three-session reading group exploring The Science of Learning Meets AI by Lew Ludwig…
Monday Nov 30
Bates Jazz Band
7:30 pm
Presented By: The Bates Department of Music: Director Larry Williams and Bates students present an array of classic and current jazz songs.
Wednesday Dec 2
Printmaking with the Museum
3:30 pm
Join the Museum of Art for an evening of free blockprint print making!
For more information: mhough@bates.edu (Museum of Art)
Wednesday Dec 2
An Educator’s Guide to ADHD – Book Club
4:15 pm
Join us this semester for a three-session reading group exploring neurodiversity and inclusive teaching. We’ll dive into An Educator’s Guide to ADHD by Karen Costa, a resource packed with…
Wednesday Dec 2
Bates Piano Studio Recital, The Students of Chiharu Naruse
4:30 pm
Presented By: The Bates Department of Music: The students of Chiharu Naruse present an always ambitious concert of classical piano music.
Wednesday Dec 2
Author Talk: Marjan Kamali
6:00 pm
Bobcat Reads will host a Live Author Talk with Marjan Kamali of The Lion Women of Tehran. Join us virtually for a unique opportunity to connect with the author, ask questions, and…
Wednesday Dec 2
The Bates Brass Ensemble and Steel Pan Orchestra
7:30 pm
Presented By: The Bates Department of Music: One of our most popular events of the semester, don’t miss out on the fun!
Thursday Dec 3
Bates Voice Studio Recital, The Students of Joelle Morris
7:30 pm
Presented By: The Bates Department of Music: Join these brave students as they sing their hearts out!
Friday Dec 4
New Faculty Community of Practice
12:00 pm
You are juggling a lot as a faculty member in your first few years here at Bates. Join this group to help lessen the load, as we will share tips…
Friday Dec 4
Bates College Choir Presents – Verses Reimagined: Choral Settings by Bates Composers, featuring works by Cannon Carr ’29, Owen Ferguson ’25, Brian Shankar Adler (applied music faculty), and Professors Hiroya Miura, Asha Tamirisa, and Sepehr Pirasteh
7:30 pm
Presented By: The Bates Department of Music: The Bates College Choir presents original compositions and arrangements by Bates composers. Every piece sets a beloved work of poetry, from Rumi to…Friday Dec 4
Bates College Choir Presents, Verses Reimagined: Choral Settings by Bates Composers, featuring works by Cannon Carr '29, Owen Ferguson '25, Brian Shankar Adler (applied music faculty), and Professors Hiroya Miura, Asha Tamirisa, and Sepehr Pirasteh
7:30 pm
The Bates College Choir presents a concert completely dedicated to Bates Composers!
For more information: sgurley@bates.edu (Gurley, Stuart)
Tuesday Dec 8
Staff Educators Community of Practice
12:00 pm
Calling all staff educators! Wait, who’s a staff educator? Do you design learning materials and programs, foster productive learning environments, or promote individual growth and development? Yes? You are a staff…Sunday Dec 13
Boston Alumnae Book Club: How to Read a Book
IN-PERSON MEETING! – Brunch/Lunch Meeting: EXACT TIME IS TBD
Do you like meeting new people, reading great books, and discussing them?
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to join the Boston Alumnae Book…
Thursday Mar 11 2027
Devised Theater Workshop Project
7:30 pm
Directed/Facilitated by Guest Artist Liz Carlson The cast and creative will collaborate to create an original performance. Performance Dates Thursday, March 11th at 7:30 pmFriday, March 12th at 7:30pmSaturday, March 13th at 5pmSunday, March…Thursday Mar 11 2027
Devised Theater Workshop Project
7:30 pm
The cast and creative will collaborate to create an original performance, directed/facilitated by guest artist Liz Carlson.
For more information: csmith5@bates.edu (Smith, Courtney)
Friday Mar 12 2027
Devised Theater Workshop Project
7:30 pm
Directed/Facilitated by Guest Artist Liz Carlson The cast and creative will collaborate to create an original performance. Performance Dates Thursday, March 11th at 7:30 pmFriday, March 12th at 7:30pmSaturday, March 13th at 5pmSunday, March…Friday Mar 12 2027
Devised Theater Workshop Project
7:30 pm
The cast and creative will collaborate to create an original performance, directed/facilitated by guest artist Liz Carlson.
For more information: csmith5@bates.edu (Smith, Courtney)
Saturday Mar 13 2027
Devised Theater Workshop Project
5:00 pm
Directed/Facilitated by Guest Artist Liz Carlson The cast and creative will collaborate to create an original performance. Performance Dates Thursday, March 11th at 7:30 pmFriday, March 12th at 7:30pmSaturday, March 13th at 5pmSunday, March…Saturday Mar 13 2027
Devised Theater Workshop Project
5:00 pm
The cast and creative will collaborate to create an original performance, directed/facilitated by guest artist Liz Carlson.
For more information: csmith5@bates.edu (Smith, Courtney)
Sunday Mar 14 2027
Devised Theater Workshop Project
2:00 pm
Directed/Facilitated by Guest Artist Liz Carlson The cast and creative will collaborate to create an original performance. Performance Dates Thursday, March 11th at 7:30 pmFriday, March 12th at 7:30pmSaturday, March 13th at 5pmSunday, March…Sunday Mar 14 2027
Devised Theater Workshop Project
2:00 pm
The cast and creative will collaborate to create an original performance, directed/facilitated by guest artist Liz Carlson.
For more information: csmith5@bates.edu (Smith, Courtney)
Friday Apr 9 2027
2027 Marcy Plavin Spring Dance Concert
7:30 pm
This concert features works from faculty and nationally renowned repertory artists. Student artists engage with the choreographers throughout the Winter semester in the Dance Repertory & Repertory Styles courses and…
Friday Apr 9 2027
Marcy Plavin Spring Dance Concert
7:30 pm
Celebrating the legacy of Marcy Plavin, the founder of the Bates College dance program. Presented in partnership with the Bates Dance Festival With Artistic Direction by Emily Culbreath and Tristan Koepke This concert…Saturday Apr 10 2027
2027 Marcy Plavin Spring Dance Concert
5:00 pm
This concert features works from faculty and nationally renowned repertory artists. Student artists engage with the choreographers throughout the Winter semester in the Dance Repertory & Repertory Styles courses and…Saturday Apr 10 2027
Marcy Plavin Spring Dance Concert
5:00 pm
Celebrating the legacy of Marcy Plavin, the founder of the Bates College dance program. Presented in partnership with the Bates Dance Festival With Artistic Direction by Emily Culbreath and Tristan Koepke This concert…Sunday Apr 11 2027
2027 Marcy Plavin Spring Dance Concert
2:00 pm
This concert features works from faculty and nationally renowned repertory artists. Student artists engage with the choreographers throughout the Winter semester in the Dance Repertory & Repertory Styles courses and…Sunday Apr 11 2027
Marcy Plavin Spring Dance Concert
2:00 pm
Celebrating the legacy of Marcy Plavin, the founder of the Bates College dance program. Presented in partnership with the Bates Dance Festival With Artistic Direction by Emily Culbreath and Tristan Koepke This concert…
Tuesday Jun 29 2027
Boston Alumnae Book Club: On the Hippie Trail: Istanbul to Kathmandu and the Making of a Travel Writer
7:00 pm
VIRTUAL MEETING! Do you like meeting new people, reading great books, and discussing them? Don’t miss this unique opportunity to join the Boston Alumnae Book Club! Anyone interested in joining the conversation…Tuesday Jul 27 2027
Boston Alumnae Book Club: The Book Club for Troublesome Women
7:00 pm
VIRTUAL MEETING! Do you like meeting new people, reading great books, and discussing them? Don’t miss this unique opportunity to join the Boston Alumnae Book Club! Anyone interested in joining the conversation…
