Events at Bates
Sampson Lecture (Student + Public)
Pettengill Hall G65 – Classroom: The Sampson Lecture entails a student lecture at 4:15pm, then a public lecture at 7pm
What's on my Ballot? Making Sense of Maine's 2025 Ballot Referendum Questions
Muskie Archives 201 – Muskie Room: Learn more about the referendum questions on the ballot this November – one would change Maine laws on voter regis…
Carleton Lecture
Commons, Dining Services 221/222 – Meeting Room
Bible Study
Mays Center 103 – Assembly: A time of fellowship, prayer, and discussion centered on God’s Word. Each week, we’ll read and reflect on a book of t…
Spectre: A Musical Séance, featuring Jazmin Derice (voice) and Morgan Lee (piano)
Olin Arts Center 210 – Olin Concert Hall: “Spectre: A Musical Séance” is an exploration of the ghost story in its many forms, from the tragic to…
METAMORPHOSES by Mary Zimmerman
Schaeffer Theatre 204 – Theatre: Mary Zimmerman reanimates Ovid’s tales with stunning visual life. Set in and around a large pool of water onstage,…
METAMORPHOSES by Mary Zimmerman
Schaeffer Theatre 204 – Theatre: Mary Zimmerman reanimates Ovid’s tales with stunning visual life. Set in and around a large pool of water onstage,…
Portland Jazz Orchestra
Olin Arts Center 210 – Olin Concert Hall: This group is one of Maine’s premier jazz ensembles! Featuring Larry Williams, director of the Bates Jazz E…
2025 Election Day
Commons, Dining Services 110 – Student Fireplace Lounge: Tues. November 4 is Election Day! If you haven’t voted absentee yet, now is your chance!…
2025 Election Day
Commons, Dining Services 110B – Tabling/Front of Fireplace Lounge : Tues. November 4 is Election Day! If you haven’t voted absentee yet, now is y…
2025 Election Day
Commons, Dining Services OUT: Tues. November 4 is Election Day! If you haven’t voted absentee yet, now is your chance! Bates Votes can help you f…
2025 Election Day
Commons, Dining Services Easel – A – Front Door: Tues. November 4 is Election Day! If you haven’t voted absentee yet, now is your chance! Bates V…
2025 Election Day
Commons, Dining Services Easel – B- Tabling: Tues. November 4 is Election Day! If you haven’t voted absentee yet, now is your chance! Bates Votes…
Museum Lecture: ceramicist Lisa Orr
Olin Arts Center 104 – Classroom (Multimedia): Museum lecture by ceramicist Lisa Orr in conjunction with the American Studio Ceramics Exhibition
Bible Study
Mays Center 103 – Assembly: A time of fellowship, prayer, and discussion centered on God’s Word. Each week, we’ll read and reflect on a book of t…
Fall Dance Concert
Schaeffer Theatre 204 – Theatre: The 2025 Fall Dance Concert features the performative and choreographic works of Dance Majors’ Thesis projects. Thro…
Bates College Orchestra
Olin Arts Center 210 – Olin Concert Hall: TBD
Bates Piano Recital
Olin Arts Center 210 – Olin Concert Hall: TBD
Bates Brass Ensemble and Steel Pan Orchestra
Olin Arts Center 210 – Olin Concert Hall: TBD
Bible Study
Mays Center 103 – Assembly: A time of fellowship, prayer, and discussion centered on God’s Word. Each week, we’ll read and reflect on a book of t…
EVERYBODY by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins
Pettigrew Hall 103 – Gannett Theater: This modern riff on the fifteenth-century morality play Everyman follows Everybody (chosen from amongst the cas…
EVERYBODY by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins
Pettigrew Hall 103 – Gannett Theater: This modern riff on the fifteenth-century morality play Everyman follows Everybody (chosen from amongst the cas…
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About Events at Bates
Displaying Bates events that are open to the general public, this events website draws from the college’s Event Management System, used by the campus community to reserve campus spaces for events. Dining, Conferences and Campus Events (DCCE) maintains resources on the Space Reservation process and Scheduling Space on Campus.
Where else are events listed?
The Bate Athletics website offers Bobcat sports schedules. Other Bates events — including arts events and events for alumni as well as prospective and current students and families — are listed on our Calendars and Key Dates page.