Events

Upcoming events

Aamina Ahmad and July Sun bookcover
In-Person

Aamina Ahmad Book Launch

The professor reads from and discusses new story collection July Sun, in conversation with Prof V. V. Ganeshananthan.

Various pictures of students participating in the Alexander Technique Workshops
In-Person
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The Alexander Technique Workshop

Experience the Alexander Technique, a delightful method of re-educating the kinesthetic sense. This workshop for adult-aged musicians is a condensed version of the popular…

Students participating in a saxophone class.
In-Person
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Twin Cities Saxophone Camp

The Twin Cities Saxophone Camp is an intensive program of chamber music, master classes, and lessons for students in grades 6 - 12.

George Saunders
In-Person

An Evening with George Saunders

The "genius" short story writer and novelist reads from his new book as part of the 25th anniversary Freier Series celebration.

Group of students playing instruments in concert black with conductor at front
In-Person

University Wind Ensemble

University Wind Ensemble Wednesday, September 30, 2026 @⋅7:30pm Ted Mann Concert Hall

Book cover and photo of Richard Wright
In-Person

Deborah Mutnick Lecture

The Long Island University-Brooklyn Professor discusses her new book on Richard Wright.

Daisy Hernández
In-Person

Daisy Hernández Reading

The Edelstein-Keller Visiting Writer is the author of Citizenship: Notes on an American Myth.

A red banner with music notes in the background with text: School of Music in gold
In-Person

Discover Music Day

The University of Minnesota School of Music welcomes high school students interested in majoring, minoring, or participating in our collegiate music programs to visit for a…

Cover of the book "Beautiful mystery" by Danilyn Rutherford next to Danilyn Rutherford and Erin L. Durban
Hybrid

Beautiful Mystery

Join professor Erin L. Durban and author Danilyn Rutherford for a conversation and reading about Danilyn's book Beautiful Mystery

Group of students playing instruments in concert black with conductor at front
In-Person

University and Symphonic Bands

University and Symphonic Bands Thursday, October 22, 2026 @⋅7:30pm Ted Mann Concert Hall Emmanuel Rodriguez and Betsy McCann, conductors

Group of students playing instruments in concert black with conductor at front
In-Person

Jazz Combos

Monday, October 26, 2026 @⋅7:00pm Ultan Recital Hall Reid Kennedy, Kyle Motl, directors