Arts

Thursday12November

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)

Friday13November

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

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,…
Saturday14November

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

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

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,…
Sunday15November

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

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,…
Monday16November

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)

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…
Tuesday17November

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)

Cultural Showcase

7:00 pm

For more information: ireis@bates.edu (International Club)

Monday30November

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)

Wednesday2December

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)

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)

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)

Thursday3December

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)

Sunday6December

Gamelan

3:00 pm

Beginning gamelan students perform what they’ve been working on this fall.

For more information: sgurley@bates.edu (Gurley, Stuart)

Thursday11March

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)

Friday12March

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)

Saturday13March

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)

Sunday14March

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)

Friday9April

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…
Saturday10April

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…
Sunday11April

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…