Arts &amp; Culture

The Red Herring Restaurant, 1209 W. Oregon St., Urbana, IL 61801

Featured Reading & Open Mic: Word Revolutions - Ancestral Verses on the Cosmic Mic featuring Porsha Olayiwola

Ignite the night! Join us for an electrifying celebration of community voice within the Black Fantastic. Witness a powerful featured set by Porsha...

17MAR · Tue12:00 PM

Campus Recreation Center East (CRCE) - Multipurpose Room 1 (1102 W Gregory Dr, Urbana, IL 61801)

Bollywood Dance Jam

Step into the sparkle and rhythm of Bollywood for an unforgettable afternoon of dance, laughter, and high-energy fun! Bollywood Dance Jam is a begi...

25MAR · Wed12:00 PM

Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center

Black on Black: A Celebration of Black Dance W/ Professor Alexandra Barbier

Assistant Professor Alexandra Barbier will be promoting and inviting students to two community engagement events hosted by the Department of Dance,...

26MAR · Thu6:00 PM

“Blacks in Ballet: Embodiment, Representation, & Resilience”

On March 26, the Department of Dance will present a special lecture/exhibition entitled "Blacks in Ballet: Embodiment, Representation, Resilience" ...

Independent Media Center

27MAR · Fri7:00 PM

Friday Funnies featuring C-U Comedy hosted by Jesse Tuttle

Join us every Friday of the semester in the Illini Union Courtyard Cafe at 7 pm for a night of laughter. These nights will feature campus comedy/im...

31MAR · Tue7:00 PM

Courtyard Happenings featuring Ron Bridgewater Combo – University students playing Jazz

The Courtyard Café will offer different genres of entertainment, starting at 7 pm, during the semester. If you are interested in performing for C...

2APR · Thu4:30 PM

Illini Union Bookstore: Authors Corner

Carr Visiting Author Series Alumni Reading: Jessica Tanck, Matthew Gavin Frank

A reading by alumni of the creative writing program, Jessica Tanck and Matthew Gavin Frank. This event is made possible by the Robert J. and Kather...

2APR · Thu7:00 PM

RSO Spotlight: That’s What She Said

On select Thursdays, join us for RSO Spotlight, where Registered Student Organizations take the stage to share their talents! Enjoy performances in...

3APR · Fri7:00 PM

Friday Funnies featuring Hive Society & Spicy Clamato

Join us every Friday of the semester in the Illini Union Courtyard Cafe at 7 pm for a night of laughter. These nights will feature campus comedy/im...

4APR · Sat10:00 AM

Spurlock Museum: 600 S Gregory St, Urbana, IL 61801

Guided Tour: Death Displays and Memorialization

This special guided tour will present how death practices are displayed across different ancient cultures and societies. Through the comparison and...

8APR · Wed4:30 PM

Carr Visiting Author Series: Stephen Markley

A reading by Stephen Markley, made possible by the Robert J. and Katherin Carr visiting author series. Stephen Markley is the author of The Deluge...

TBD

10APR · Fri4:00 PM

Player Piano room on the 2nd floor of the Music & Performing Arts Library (1300 Music Building, 1114 W Nevada St)

Player Piano Demonstration

Enjoy a free concert featuring the Music & Performing Arts Library’s Steinway Duo-Art Reproducing Piano! See the piano in action and learn more abo...

10APR · Fri7:00 PM

Friday Funnies featuring Derrick Knopsnyder – Mom’s Weekend

Join us every Friday of the semester in the Illini Union Courtyard Cafe at 7 pm for a night of laughter. These nights will feature campus comedy/im...

14APR · Tue7:00 PM

Courtyard Happenings featuring Ryan Kim Undergraduate Student

The Courtyard Café will offer different genres of entertainment, starting at 7 pm, during the semester. If you are interested in performing for C...

15APR · Wed7:30 PM

Alice Campbell Alumni Center

Public Reading | Rita Dove

Join us for a free public reading by award-winning poet Rita Dove. Rita Dove served as U.S. Poet Laureate from 1993 to 1995. Winner of the 1987 Pu...

16APR · Thu4:30 PM

Illini Union Bookstore: Authors Corner

Creative Writing Awards Ceremony and Reading

Join us in celebrating the student writers who have won awards this spring!

17APR · Fri7:00 PM

Friday Funnies featuring Spicy Clamato & Hive Society

Join us every Friday of the semester in the Illini Union Courtyard Cafe at 7 pm for a night of laughter. These nights will feature campus comedy/im...

18APR · Sat3:00 PM

Community Center for the Arts

Tango for All

Location: Community Center for the Arts Cost: FREE Join musicians from the CU Tango Music Festival for a musical journey through tango! Open to a...

20APR · Mon7:00 PM

Quantum Illuminations

Quantum IlluminationsAt the intersection of scientific discovery and artistic vision lies a unique event of interest to anyone curious about the un...

The Den Theatre

24APR · Fri7:00 PM

Friday Funnies featuring Odd Request & Pheonix Improv

Join us every Friday of the semester in the Illini Union Courtyard Cafe at 7 pm for a night of laughter. These nights will feature campus comedy/im...