Arts

Wednesday28October

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…
Thursday29October

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…
Friday30October

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…
Saturday31October

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…
Sunday1November

Mr. Takumi Kato and his family Taiko ensemble, a performance and workshop in traditional Japanese Taiko drumming

1:30 pm

Experience a vibrant and high-energy performance of traditional Japanese drumming with world champion Taiko artist Takumi Kato and his three children. Trained with the renowned group Kodo and winner of…

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…
Monday2November

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)

Friday6November

EVERY BRILLIANT THING by Duncan Macmillan

5:00 pm

A thesis presentation by Ruby Marden ’27

For more information: lcoyer@bates.edu (Coyer, Liz)

Saturday7November

EVERY BRILLIANT THING by Duncan Macmillan

7:30 pm

A thesis presentation by Ruby Marden ’27

For more information: lcoyer@bates.edu (Coyer, Liz)

Sunday8November

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

For many centuries, various art forms have celebrated birds’ voices and movements. We welcome back the Portland Ballet and violinist Katherine Liccardo for this concert. Set to music created by…
Friday13November

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

Bates College Orchestra

8:00 am

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,…

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,…
Sunday15November

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,…
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)

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…