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.
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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.
MOSAIC Book Club: KIN
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…
Bobcat Reads: The Lion Women of Tehran
Cultural Showcase
7:45 am
This event brings our community together to celebrate the rich cultural diversity that surrounds us.
For more information: ireis@bates.edu (International Club)
Cultural Showcase
4:00 pm
This event brings our community together to celebrate the rich cultural diversity that surrounds us.
For more information: ireis@bates.edu (International Club)
Beef Noodle Soup Tasting
5:00 pm
Hosted by Emma Hsu, Chinese Language Assistant
Beyond the Campus: Purposeful Work Panel in Seattle
6:00 pm
Refresh your mind with fellow Seattle area alumni and parents for an engaging panel discussion, great food, and meaningful connection. Connect across generations of the Bates community in Seattle! Hosted by…Cultural Showcase
8:45 am
This event brings our community together to celebrate the rich cultural diversity that surrounds us.
For more information: ireis@bates.edu (International Club)
Fall Dance Concert
7:30 pm
Artistic Direction by Tristan KoepkeFeaturing dance 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…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,…
Bates in Portland: An Evening at Steeplejack
6:00 pm
Join us for drinks, appetizers, and great conversation with fellow alumni, family, and friends of the Pacific Northwest. It’s a wonderful opportunity to catch up with local Bobcats across generations, meet…Cultural Showcase
9:00 am
This event brings our community together to celebrate the rich cultural diversity that surrounds us.
For more information: ireis@bates.edu (International Club)
Fall Dance Concert
5:00 pm
Artistic Direction by Tristan KoepkeFeaturing dance 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…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,…
Bates College Orchestra
7:30 pm
Presented By: The Bates Department of Music: Experience an evening of live classical music as the Bates College Orchestra takes the stage. The program features the spirited energy of Beethoven’s…Bates College Orchestra
7:30 pm
Experience an evening of live classical music as the Bates College Orchestra takes the stage. The program features the spirited energy of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 1 paired with the lush,…Afro-Gala! Presented by Africana Club
10:00 pm
Learn more and register on BatesEngage: https://cglink.me/2po/r388313
Cultural Showcase
9:00 am
This event brings our community together to celebrate the rich cultural diversity that surrounds us.
For more information: ireis@bates.edu (International Club)
Fall Dance Concert
2:00 pm
Artistic Direction by Tristan KoepkeFeaturing dance 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…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,…Global Potluck
6:00 pm
As part of International Education Week celebrations, we would love to bring together the different food cultures that not only unite us but also enrich our international experiences. Think of it…Cultural Showcase
8:45 am
This event brings our community together to celebrate the rich cultural diversity that surrounds us.
For more information: ireis@bates.edu (International Club)
Tabling for Trashion Show
11:00 am
We are tabling to increase awareness of the Trashion Show.
For more information: amcavoy@bates.edu (Ecoreps)
Global Magnets
5:00 pm
Stop by fireplace lounge to have your name, a phrase, or something similar written in another language by an expert. You’ll then have a unique magnet to bring back to…
An Evening of Music with Kafari
7:00 pm
Presented By: The Bates Department of Music: Kafari, the musical alias of Portland, Maine-based Ahmad Muhammad, performs recent works with the Juno-106, jazz samples, rhythm bones, and dreamlike electronic textures…An Evening with Kafari
7:00 pm
Kafari, the musical alias of Portland, Maine-based pianist, composer, beatmaker, rhythm bones player, and teaching artist Ahmad Muhammad, brings together ambient piano, spiritual jazz, experimental hip hop, and improvisation. Drawing…Cultural Showcase
9:00 am
This event brings our community together to celebrate the rich cultural diversity that surrounds us.
For more information: ireis@bates.edu (International Club)
Tabling for Trashion Show
11:00 am
We are tabling to increase awareness of the Trashion Show.
For more information: amcavoy@bates.edu (Ecoreps)
Cultural Showcase
7:00 pm
Presented by the International Club, this event brings our community together to celebrate the rich cultural diversity that surrounds us.
Cultural Showcase
7:00 pm
For more information: ireis@bates.edu (International Club)
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…
Alumni Holiday Trivia: Boston
6:00 pm
Gather with Boston-area alumni for an evening of holiday cheer, friendly competition, and hors d’oeuvres. Form a team in advance or jump into one when you arrive—prizes will be awarded!…Bates Men's Soccer Postseason Banquet
6:00 pm
Bates Men’s Soccer post-season banquet
For more information: bbrewster@bates.edu (Physical Education/Athletics)
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…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…Introduction to Artificial Intelligence Workshop Series
1:00 pm
Lee Desiderio, Instructional Support Manager, has designed a sequence of AI Workshops that provides a complete, general introduction to AI that’s practical, relevant, and built specifically for each user. For complete…
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.
Bates Jazz Band
7:30 pm
Director Larry Williams and Bates students present an array of classic and current jazz songs.
For more information: sgurley@bates.edu (Gurley, Stuart)
Letters that Launch: Writing High-Impact Recommendations Lunchtime Workshop
12:00 pm
Do you write letters of recommendation for your students? If yes, this is the workshop for you! Learn how to transform generic praise into compelling, evidence-based letters that help your students…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)
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…
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.
Bates Piano Studio Recital, the students of Chiharu Naruse
4:30 pm
The students of Chiharu Naruse present an always ambitious concert of classical piano music.
For more information: sgurley@bates.edu (Gurley, Stuart)
D.C. Gathering: National Portrait Gallery
5:45 pm
Gather with alumni, parents, and friends in Washington, D.C., for a self-guided group visit to the National Portrait Gallery’s acclaimed exhibition, Photographic Memory: Fifty Years of Collecting. We’ll explore five decades…
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…
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!
The Bates Brass Ensemble and Steel Pan Orchestra
7:30 pm
One of our most popular events of the semester, don’t miss out on the fun!
For more information: sgurley@bates.edu (Gurley, Stuart)
Japanese Women Photographers: Exhibition Tour with Director Carrie Cushman
6:00 pm
Join fellow alumni and families in New York for a special evening at the International Center of Photography (ICP). Carrie Cushman, director of the Bates Museum of Art, photo historian,…
Bates Voice Studio Recital, The Students of Joelle Morris and Jazmin DeRice
7:30 pm
Presented By: The Bates Department of Music: Join these brave students as they sing their hearts out!
Bates Voice Studio Recital, The students of Joelle Morris
7:30 pm
Join these students as they sing their hearts out!
For more information: sgurley@bates.edu (Gurley, Stuart)
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…
Bates Winter Gathering and Gallery Talk
3:30 pm
Join other Bates families and alumni at the Bates College Museum of Art for a gallery talk on the current exhibitions. Hear from Iffat Ikram ‘27, a current student intern…
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…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)
Bates College Annual Choir Reception
8:30 pm
Enjoy a wonderful performance of music arranged and written by members of the Bates community, including students, alumni, family and faculty. The Bates Choir, led by Zen Kuriyama is hosting…
Gamelan
3:00 pm
Presented By: The Bates Depaertment of Music: Traditional and contemporary gamelan music from West and Central Java. Beginning gamelan students perform what they’ve been working on this fall.
Gamelan
3:00 pm
Beginning gamelan students perform what they’ve been working on this fall.
For more information: sgurley@bates.edu (Gurley, Stuart)
DeStress Fest – Crafts Out in Lounge for the Week
Careers in Sports: Bates Alumni Council Professional Development Webinar
12:00 pm
Sports is much more than what happens on the field. According to the World Economic Forum, the global sports economy is valued at $2.3 trillion and projected to reach $3.7…DeStress Fest – Games Lunch
12:00 pm
At the end of each semester, when there’s a flurry of things to do, and it all seems like a lot and your anxiety peaks and you just want to…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…DeStress Fest – Brisk Walk ‘Round the Puddle
2:00 pm
At the end of each semester, when there’s a flurry of things to do, and it all seems like a lot and your anxiety peaks and you just want to…DeStress Fest – Pat the Bunny
9:00 am
At the end of each semester, when there’s a flurry of things to do, and it all seems like a lot and your anxiety peaks and you just want to…DeStress Fest – Donuts and Grade in Community
8:00 am
At the end of each semester, when there’s a flurry of things to do, and it all seems like a lot and your anxiety peaks and you just want to…
Boston Alumnae Book Club: How to Read a Book
Bobcat Reads: The Glass Chateau
Managing Multi-Section Courses Half-Day Retreat
9:00 am
Do you teach a course with multiple sections? Do you find it challenging to ensure consistency across sections while preserving flexibility in your teaching? Join us for a…Getting Started with Menti for Teaching and Learning: Get Ready for the New Semester
1:00 pm
By the end of this session, participants will be able to: Summarize what Menti is and how it could enhance your teaching practice and your students’ learning experience. Use the built-in AI…Boston Alumnae Book Club: The Seed Keeper
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…Men's Swim CBB Meet (vs. Colby & Bowdoin)
1:00 pm
Bates Men’s Swim & Dive hits the starting blocks in the annual anticipated CBB Meet vs Colby and Bowdoin. The action starts at 1pm in Tarbell Pool.For more information: …National Girls & Women in Sports Day
9:00 am
For more information: thurd@bates.edu (Hurd, Tiffany)
Bates at the LA Clippers
7:30 pm
Attention LA Bates Bobcats! Join us in Los Angeles for our annual night of NBA action as the LA Clippers take on the Portland Trail Blazers. Whether you’re a die-hard…
Author Talk: Stephen P. Kiernan
5:00 pm
Bobcat Reads will host a Live Author Talk with Stephen P. Kiernan of The Glass Château. Join us virtually for a unique opportunity to connect with the author, ask questions, and discuss…
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…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)
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…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)
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…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)
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…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)
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…
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…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…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…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…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…
