Florida Atlantic University Calendarhttps://calendar.fau.edu/arts/calendarFlorida Atlantic University CalendarTue, 06 Oct 2026 05:04:24 -0400120en-usLocalistOct 6, 2026: Common Threads: A South Florida Wind Band Showcase at University TheatreUnder the direction of Kyle Prescott, DMA, and Evan Rogovin, the Florida Atlantic University Wind Ensemble and the Dreyfoos School of the Arts Wind Ensemble present a program showcasing the power, color, and expressive range of the modern wind band. The concert’s centerpiece is Percy Grainger’s beloved masterpiece, Lincolnshire Posy – a landmark work inspired by English folk songs and widely regarded as one of the greatest compositions in the wind band repertoire. Tickets $10.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53756112191941Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:00:00 -04002026-10-06T19:00:00-04:00https://calendar.fau.edu/event/florida-atlantic-wind-ensemble-with-dreyfoos-school-of-the-artsConcertsOct 8, 2026: Voices from Ancient Ground: A Concert of World Choral Music at University TheatreSome music belongs to a place the way a river belongs to its valley. Under the direction of Stacie Lee Rossow, DMA, VOCALIS traces that idea across continents and centuries, asking what it means to sing not just about a place, but from one. Folk lament, ancient myth, Indigenous water teachings, and the wind-scraped geology of the North Atlantic share the stage with movements from composer David Rossow’s “Missa Illumina,” whose Latin text offers moments of stillness between each world the ensemble enters. At the program’s heart, voices in the Squamish language remind us whose songs have always lived in this ground. Tickets $10.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53799567395461Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:00:00 -04002026-10-08T19:00:00-04:00https://calendar.fau.edu/event/voices-from-ancient-ground-a-concert-of-world-choral-musicConcertsOct 10, 2026: When The World Sings at University TheatreConducted by Patricia P. Fleitas, DMA, the FAU Chamber Singers and ¡Cantemos! perform a tapestry of songs woven from diverse cultural traditions, celebrating the richness and vitality of choral music across time and place. The program explores humanity’s enduring search for meaning, beauty, hope, and light presented i

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53799697827873Sat, 10 Oct 2026 19:00:00 -04002026-10-10T19:00:00-04:00https://calendar.fau.edu/event/when-the-world-singsConcertsOct 22, 2026: Flute, Bassoon & Piano Trio at University TheatreFeaturing FAU Faculty: Elissa Lakofsky, flute; Laura Winters, bassoon; Kuo-Pei Cheng-Lin, piano. This special chamber ensemble will present a lively, charming, and delightful evening with music by the German composer Ludwig van Beethoven, the French composer Philippe Gaubert, and the contemporary Croatian composer Zoran Novačić. Tickets $20.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53825751495119Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:00:00 -04002026-10-22T19:00:00-04:00https://calendar.fau.edu/event/flute-bassoon-piano-trioConcertsOct 23, 2026: Almost, Maine at Brandstar StudioOn a cold, clear winter night in the remote town of Almost, Maine, love appears in unexpected and often magical ways. Under the glow of the Northern Lights, the town’s residents experience moments of connection, heartbreak, and transformation. Almost, Maine is a romantic comedy composed of nine short, interconnected plays.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53622166053909Fri, 23 Oct 2026 19:00:00 -04002026-10-23T19:00:00-04:00https://calendar.fau.edu/event/almost-maineOct 30, 2026: Florida Atlantic Opera Theatre at University TheatreUnder the direction of Mitchell Hutchings, DMA, Florida Atlantic Opera Theatre presents a fully staged production combining vocal artistry, dramatic storytelling, and theatrical design. The performance highlights the creativity and excellence of FAU’s Voice Performance programs. Tickets $10

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53825947632109Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:00:00 -04002026-10-30T19:00:00-04:00https://calendar.fau.edu/event/florida-atlantic-opera-theatre-924ConcertsNov 6, 2026: 14th Annual Honors High School Orchestra “Side-by-Side” Festival for Strings at University TheatreTalented high school students from around the state perform side-by-side with members of the FAU Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Laura Joella, DMA, in a celebration of music education and orchestral collaboration. Repertoire will be selected from a compelling and diverse program, including the graceful lyricism of Dvořák’s Serenade No. 1 in E Major, the haunting intensity of Shostakovich’s Sinfonia for String Orchestra, drawn from String Quartet No. 8, the lightness and charm of Johann Strauss Jr. and Josef Strauss’s Pizzicato-Polka, among others. Free Concert.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53826036993142Fri, 06 Nov 2026 19:00:00 -05002026-11-06T19:00:00-05:00https://calendar.fau.edu/event/14th-annual-honors-high-school-orchestra-side-by-side-festival-for-stringsConcertsNov 6, 2026: A Certain Raquel at Studio One TheatreA Certain Raquel (originally Una tal Raquel) tells the true and powerful story of Raquel Liberman, a Polish-Jewish immigrant who courageously exposed an international human trafficking network in 1930s Argentina.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53622185412158Fri, 06 Nov 2026 19:00:00 -05002026-11-06T19:00:00-05:00https://calendar.fau.edu/event/a-certain-raquelPerformancesNov 9, 2026: Jazz Combos at University TheatreStepping into the spotlight as the big band era gave way to more intimate groups, these dynamic ensembles serve as an incredible training ground for musicians, where they can hone their improvisational skills, interact seamlessly with fellow players, and dive deep into the rich tapestry of jazz harmony and rhythm. Embodying the spirit of the jazz tradition, jazz combos create a vibrant space for creativity, spontaneous expression, and close-knit musical collaboration. Tickets $10.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53826090631894Mon, 09 Nov 2026 19:00:00 -05002026-11-09T19:00:00-05:00https://calendar.fau.edu/event/jazz-combosConcertsNov 10, 2026: Viva Brasil! Music of The Americas (MÁS) at University TheatreA mesmerizing sonic journey to the heart of Brazil with MÁS (Music of the Americas) Ensemble celebrating the giants of Brazilian popular music and jazz fusion. Directed by Andrés Espinoza Agurto, PhD, this performance honors the radical creativity, intricate rhythms, and poetic genius of Brazil’s most iconic artists. From the avantgarde soundscapes of Hermeto Pascoal and the hypnotic percussion of Airto Moreira to the legendary melodies of Djavan, Gilberto Gil, and others who redefined global jazz. Tickets $10.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53826116287064Tue, 10 Nov 2026 19:00:00 -05002026-11-10T19:00:00-05:00https://calendar.fau.edu/event/viva-brasil-music-of-the-americas-masConcertsNov 12, 2026: Back to Basics, Vol 9: A Tribute to the Queens of Jazz at University TheatreThe 20th Century was a groundbreaking era that introduced numerous jazz legends who still inspire millions today. This season, the Florida Atlantic Jazz Orchestra will honor the Queens of Jazz. Featuring icons such as Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaughan, Lena Horne, Peggy Lee, and others. Please join Courtney Jones, DMA, and the FAU Jazz Orchestra in celebrating these pioneers who significantly shaped the sound of American culture through an evening filled with timeless music and unforgettable classics. Tickets $10.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53826186167874Thu, 12 Nov 2026 19:00:00 -05002026-11-12T19:00:00-05:00https://calendar.fau.edu/event/back-to-basics-vol-9-a-tribute-to-the-queens-of-jazzConcertsNov 13, 2026: Georgina Dieter Dennis Annual Honors Choral Festival at University TheatreFAU Vocalis and Chamber Singers are joined by middle and high school students from around the state to present master choral works under the direction of Stacie Lee Rossow, DMA, and Patricia Fleitas, DMA. Free concert.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53826204116875Fri, 13 Nov 2026 19:00:00 -05002026-11-13T19:00:00-05:00https://calendar.fau.edu/event/georgina-dieter-dennis-annual-honors-choral-festival-7558ConcertsNov 19, 2026: Seeking Monsters to Destroy: How America Goes to War at OLLI Friedberg Lifelong Learning AuditoriumJoin us for a compelling afternoon with Jeffrey Engel, Professor of History and the David Gergen Director of the Center for Presidential History at Southern Methodist University. A leading expert on the American presidency and foreign policy, Professor Engel has authored or edited 15 books, including When the World Seemed New and Impeachment: An American History. In this lecture, he will explore the themes of his latest work, Seeking Monsters to Destroy: How America Goes to War, offering a deep dive into the historical forces and presidential decisions that drive the nation into conflict. This is a must-attend event for those interested in the evolution of American diplomacy and global leadership.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53293273870596Thu, 19 Nov 2026 16:00:00 -05002026-11-19T16:00:00-05:00https://calendar.fau.edu/event/seeking-monsters-to-destroy-how-america-goes-to-warLectureNov 19, 2026: An Evening of Song and Dance at University TheatreThis concert brings together the FAU Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Singers, University Chorus and Schola Cantorum of Florida in a program filled with imagination, beauty, and dramatic power under the direction of Laura Joella, DMA. Audiences will be transported from the whimsical world of Joby Talbot’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, the exotic energy of Saint-Saëns’ “Dance Bacchanale” from Samson et Dalila, and the enchanting dances of Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker to the soaring choral masterpieces of Verdi, Brahms, and Sibelius. Featuring the beloved “Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves” and dramatic Overture from Nabucco, Brahms’ profoundly moving Song of Destiny, and the triumphant majesty of Finlandia. Tickets $10.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53826219651769Thu, 19 Nov 2026 19:00:00 -05002026-11-19T19:00:00-05:00https://calendar.fau.edu/event/an-evening-of-song-and-danceConcertsNov 20, 2026: Many Scores, One Humanity at University TheatreThis performance honors the collaborative tradition of choral music, especially the tradition that has evolved at FAU featuring the Schola Cantorum of Florida, Ensemble in Residence, with the FAU Chamber Singers and University Chorus. Featuring works by Sibelius, Brahms, and Verdi with the FAU Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Patricia P. Fleitas, DMA, voices and instruments merge to reflect the humanity that varying genres and scores generously offer the listener. Tickets $10.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53826248351137Fri, 20 Nov 2026 19:00:00 -05002026-11-20T19:00:00-05:00https://calendar.fau.edu/event/many-scores-one-humanityConcertsNov 21, 2026: Candela Presents: “Siembra” at University TheatreCandela, the FAU Salsa Orchestra, directed by Andrés Espinoza Agurto, PhD, presents Siembra – a live musical tribute to the best-selling salsa album of all time. Released in 1978 by the legendary duo of Rubén Blades and Willie Colón, Siembra revolutionized Latin music. It blended powerful rhythms with profound, socially conscious poetry. Candela brings this masterpiece to life on stage, capturing the raw energy, brilliant arrangements, and soulful messages that defined an era. Come hear masterpieces like Pedro Navaja, Plástico, and the uplifting title track Siembra. Celebrate the album that transformed salsa from dance music into a global voice for cultural pride and experience the infectious, high-octane environment that only a live salsa orchestra can deliver. Tickets $10.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53826267742265Sat, 21 Nov 2026 19:00:00 -05002026-11-21T19:00:00-05:00https://calendar.fau.edu/event/candela-presents-siembraConcertsNov 22, 2026: Band-O-Rama 2026 at Mizner Park AmphitheaterMore than a concert, Band-O-Rama 2026 is a musical festival of sound. Over 200 performers from FAU’s premier ensembles fill Mizner Park Amphitheater and its surrounding spaces with music, from symphonic masterworks and jazz favorites to percussion showcases and marching band traditions. Experience an unforgettable evening where the music comes from everywhere. Tickets $10.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53826295501196Sun, 22 Nov 2026 19:00:00 -05002026-11-22T19:00:00-05:00https://calendar.fau.edu/event/band-o-rama-2026ConcertsDec 2, 2026: Echoes and Metamorphoses at University TheatreFrom folk traditions to modern masterworks, the Florida Atlantic Wind Ensemble explores music’s power to preserve memory and transform experience. Special guest composer Russell Platt joins the ensemble for the world premiere of Arizona Echoes, a major new work inspired by the USS Arizona Memorial. The program is completed by Adam Gorb’s colorful Yiddish Dances and Hindemith’s exhilarating Symphonic Metamorphosis. Conducted by Kyle Prescott, DMA. Tickets $10.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53859528550542Wed, 02 Dec 2026 19:00:00 -05002026-12-02T19:00:00-05:00https://calendar.fau.edu/event/echoes-and-metamorphosesConcertsDec 6, 2026: Theatre Lab Presents "Virginia" at Arts and HumanitiesYoung Joanna knows America is a white Christian nation, and she plays her part in keeping it that way by staying pure (if you don't count her thoughts about Thomas Jefferson). When her father becomes the 2016 nominee for president for a far-right third party, she decides to make a comedy show about it… and in the process, realizes things might never have been exactly what they seemed.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5374400457784826.369725-80.101351Sun, 06 Dec 2026 15:00:00 -05002026-12-06T15:00:00-05:00https://calendar.fau.edu/event/theatre-lab-presents-virginiaPerformancesDec 8, 2026: Holiday Spectacular featuring Tony DeSare and The Palm Beach Pops with Special Guest Sta r Katharine McPhee at Carole and Barry Kaye Performing Arts Auditorium Florida Atlantic, Boca RatonHonoring the legacy of Bob Lappin and the Palm Beach Pops, this festive concert with full orchestra features holiday favorites, Broadway classics and the Great American Songbook. A four-time Top 10 Billboard jazz artist, DeSare has performed at Carnegie Hall, with major symphony orchestras and on national programs including the “Today” show, NPR and “CBS Mornings.” McPhee is known for her starring roles in NBC’s “Smash” and CBS’ “Scorpion,” her acclaimed performances in “Waitress” on Broadway and in London’s West End, and her chart-topping recordings.

FREE for FAU students

Tickets at fau.edu/holiday

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53859700615693Tue, 08 Dec 2026 19:00:00 -05002026-12-08T19:00:00-05:00https://calendar.fau.edu/event/holiday-spectacular-featuring-tony-desare-and-the-palm-beach-pops-with-special-guest-sta-r-katharine-mcpheeConcertsDec 11, 2026: George F. Handel’s Messiah at Joan of Arc Catholic Church, Boca Raton Make Handel’s masterwork, Messiah, the overture of your Holiday Season and join the FAU Chamber Singers, University Chorus, Alumni, and the Schola Cantorum of Florida, (ensemble in Residence) as choruses, soloists, and orchestra join forces to highlight the everlasting value and splendor of this timeless work. Tickets $20 at stjoan.org/wp

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53859587568644Fri, 11 Dec 2026 19:00:00 -05002026-12-11T19:00:00-05:00https://calendar.fau.edu/event/george-f-handels-messiahConcertsDec 12, 2026: Theatre Lab Presents "Inferna" at Arts and HumanitiesYoung Joanna desperately wants to be a perfect evangelical and great theatre artist – and fortunately for her, both seem to work perfectly together. But the mentors she adores aren’t who they appear to be, and neither are the scripts they've passed down to her. When it all collapses around her, she will have to untangle how religion and theatre actually set her up for disaster, and what it may cost to write herself a new script.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5374402248130826.369725-80.101351Sat, 12 Dec 2026 15:00:00 -05002026-12-12T15:00:00-05:00https://calendar.fau.edu/event/theatre-lab-presents-infernaPerformancesDec 12, 2026: Theatre Lab Presents "Conversa" at Arts and HumanitiesYoung Joanna knows all the Jewish prayers – and how they’re really about Jesus. That’s because, many years ago, her mother, who wanted to be a rabbi, converted to evangelicalism through Jews for Jesus. As a result, young Joanna learns all the tricks of Christian missions, eventually becoming a missionary herself.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5374405859987526.369725-80.101351Sat, 12 Dec 2026 19:30:00 -05002026-12-12T19:30:00-05:00https://calendar.fau.edu/event/theatre-lab-presents-conversaPerformancesDec 13, 2026: Tuba Christmas at Mizner Park AmphitheaterCelebrate the holiday season with Tuba Christmas – a festive, family-friendly sing-along tradition! Enjoy the rich sounds of tubas and euphoniums as community musicians of all ages perform a cheerful selection of holiday favorites. Conducted by Marc Decker, DMA, this heartwarming concert brings together the community in a joyful celebration for the seasonal spirit. Bring chairs or blankets for this outdoor concert. Free concert. Information at myboca.us/2831/Mizner-Park-Amphitheater

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53859725299904Sun, 13 Dec 2026 17:00:00 -05002026-12-13T17:00:00-05:00https://calendar.fau.edu/event/tuba-christmas-7420ConcertsJan 14, 2027: Indigenuity: Contemporary Indigenous Craft Exhibition at Schmidt College of Arts and LettersPresented in conjunction with the United States 250th anniversary, Indigenuity: Contemporary Indigenous Craft celebrates the enduring contributions of Indigenous artists to American culture. Featuring works by acclaimed creators including Marie Watt, Jeffrey Gibson, Dyani White Hawk, Joseph Velasquez and many others, the exhibition highlights contemporary makers whose work transforms traditional craft media into powerful expressions of identity, memory, innovation, and community. Opening reception Jan. 14. Free

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5363108736601826.369484-80.102177Thu, 14 Jan 2027 16:30:00 -05002027-01-14T16:30:00-05:00https://calendar.fau.edu/event/indigenuity-contemporary-indigenous-craft-exhibitionExhibitionJan 23, 2027: Theatre Lab Presents "Sheltered" at Arts and HumanitiesIn 1939, Evelyn and Leonard Kirsch, a Jewish-American couple, made an extraordinary decision which would change the lives of generations to come. While millions of Jews were trying to escape Germany, Evelyn and Leonard traveled into Nazi-occupied Europe and made arrangements to take a group of forty children back across an ocean to safety.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5374407871202026.369725-80.101351Sat, 23 Jan 2027 19:30:00 -05002027-01-23T19:30:00-05:00https://calendar.fau.edu/event/theatre-lab-presents-shelteredPerformancesJan 28, 2027: A quiet Witness: The Landscapes of A.E. Backus and the Florida Highwaymen at Ritter Art GalleryAlbert Ernest Backus (1906-1990) was a largely self-taught artist from Fort Pierce, Florida who created iconic images of the timeless beauty of the Florida landscape. Whether in the glades, the beaches, the rivers, the savannas, or the back country, his paintings capture a unique sense of place that is instantly recognizable and beloved. Opening reception Jan 28, 4 pm. Free

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5363110941592026.371498-80.103561Thu, 28 Jan 2027 16:00:00 -05002027-01-28T16:00:00-05:00https://calendar.fau.edu/event/a-quiet-witness-the-landscapes-of-ae-backus-and-the-florida-highwaymenFeb 18, 2027: Maggie Haberman: Covering Campaigns and the Presidency at Carole and Barry Kaye AuditoriumMaggie Haberman is a White House correspondent for The New York Times and a political commentator for CNN. She joined the Times in 2015 and won a Pulitzer Prize in 2018. She has twice been a member of a team that was a finalist for a Pulitzer. Before joining the Times as a campaign correspondent, she worked from 2010 to 2015 as a political reporter at Politico. She also worked at The New York Post and The Daily News. Her latest book is Regime Change, co-authored with Jonathan Swan

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5379829803482826.370311-80.105546Thu, 18 Feb 2027 16:00:00 -05002027-02-18T16:00:00-05:00https://calendar.fau.edu/event/maggie-haberman-covering-campaigns-and-the-presidencyLectureApr 10, 2027: Theatre Lab Presents "Recognition" at Arts and HumanitiesBased on the true and only recently unearthed story of Elizebeth Smith Friedman, whose study of Shakespeare uncannily led to a storied career as one of the country’s first codebreakers, influencing the outcome of two world wars, and (along with her husband) laying the foundation for the science of cryptology and modern encryption techniques used to this day by the NSA, FBI, and CIA.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5374409477898926.369725-80.101351Sat, 10 Apr 2027 19:30:00 -04002027-04-10T19:30:00-04:00https://calendar.fau.edu/event/theatre-lab-presents-recognitionPerformances