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Whether it’s performing arts, lectures, or cultural events - there’s always something happening in CLA! Many campus events are open to the public. We’re celebrating our 150th anniversary during the 2018-2019 academic year with a series of events and activities for the entire CLA community, past and present. 

On Purpose: Portrait of the Liberal Arts Sep 12 2018 - 11:00am
A photo of Marilyn Chiat and Mary Lodu sitting on a sofa.
Pablo Helguera - Visiting Artist Talk Sep 21 2018 - 7:00pm
Pablo Helguera’s work.
Honoring Prince Sep 26 2018 - 7:00pm
Prince
CLA Day Sep 27 2018 - 11:00am
A bunch of CLA branded pannants.
Arts Quarter Festival Oct 11 2018 - 6:30pm
A bronze casting demonstration.
The First Amendment and #MeToo Oct 17 2018 - 7:30pm
#metoo typed out on a page.
Dance Revolutions Dec 7 2018 - 7:30pm
Three individuals dancing on a stage.

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Upcoming Events

September 26, 2018

Honoring Prince
Students from the School of Music will be joined by special guests artists as they pay tribute to Prince by performing music associated with his career. Free and open to the public.
September 27, 2018

CLA Day
Party like it’s 1868! Join the College of Liberal Arts as we commemorate our 150th anniversary. This campus celebration will feature proclamations, CLA t-shirt giveaways, and an opportunity...
October 4, 2018

Ballet Hispánico
Latina Choreographers Program Ballet Hispánico makes its Northrop debut in a thrilling program of works by three Latina choreographers exploring Hispanic culture. More info can be found...
October 30, 2018

Yiyun Li Reading
Yiyun Li is the author of the collection A Thousand Years of Good Prayers, which won the Frank O’Connor International Short Story Award and the PEN/Hemingway Award. She's also published two...
November 29, 2018 to December 9, 2018

DENIM
DENIM Text by Savannah Reich Directed by Lisa Channer November 29 – December 9, 2018 Purchase Tickets Here Description Denim, a new play (with music) by BA alum playwright Savannah Reich...
December 7, 2018 to December 9, 2018

Dance Revolutions
University Dance Theatre presents Dance Revolutions, a culmination of the fall semester and the visiting artists within the Dance programs. Featuring choreography by world renowned artists...
February 7, 2019

Ate9
Choreographer Danielle Agami was born in Israel and spent several years with Batsheva Dance Company, emerging with a totally unique choreographic voice that combines visceral honesty and...
March 2, 2019

The Joffrey Ballet
Direct from its world-premiere in Chicago, this two-act ballet created by visionary choreographer Yuri Possokhov brings to life Tolstoy's tragic drama of passion and revenge set against a...
March 3, 2019

The Joffrey Ballet
Direct from its world-premiere in Chicago, this two-act ballet created by visionary choreographer Yuri Possokhov brings to life Tolstoy's tragic drama of passion and revenge set against a...
March 4, 2019 to June 14, 2019

Calling to Question
To celebrate the College of Liberal Arts’ 150th anniversary, this exhibit highlights many of the college’s “firsts” and explores the history of various departments, faculty, staff, and...
March 30, 2019

Ballet Preljocaj
In this fascinating exploration of the supernatural power of art, Angelin Preljocaj plunges us into the rich symbolism and metaphor of a traditional Chinese tale about two travelers...
April 25, 2019

Le Patin Libre
Traditional figure skating gets an innovative treatment in this one-hour spectacle on ice that draws influences from theatre, street dance, and tap. Dress warmly for this cool event.
April 25, 2019

Le Patin Libre
Traditional figure skating gets an innovative treatment in this one-hour spectacle on ice that draws influences from theatre, street dance, and tap. Dress warmly for this cool event.
April 27, 2019

Le Patin Libre
Traditional figure skating gets an innovative treatment in this one-hour spectacle on ice that draws influences from theatre, street dance, and tap. Dress warmly for this cool event.
April 27, 2019

Le Patin Libre
Traditional figure skating gets an innovative treatment in this one-hour spectacle on ice that draws influences from theatre, street dance, and tap. Dress warmly for this cool event.
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