CulturalProgramsSpring 2024
Spring 2024 Cultural & Special Events
Elon University presents a broad offering of academic and special programs every semester. The cultural calendar provides a month by month overview of musical and theatrical performances, guest and faculty lectures, religious and ethnic observances, recitals, art exhibitions, special entertainment and other events.
Events are subject to change or cancellation.
Upcoming Events
Britt Wray, “How to Cope with Climate Anxiety: Saving the Earth and Saving Ourselves”
Elon University Earth Week Keynote Address
Event Category: Speakers and Events
- Wednesday, April 24
7:00 pm
McKinnon Hall, Moseley Center
Admission is free
Of Music & Paradise
Event Category: Music
- Friday, May 3
7:30 pm
McCrary Theatre, Center for the Arts
Admission is free
Earlier This Spring
Department of Performing Arts presents “The Antipodes”
Event Category: Performing Arts
- Saturday, January 20
2:00 pm and 7:30 pm - Sunday, January 21
2:00 pm - Monday, January 22 - Tuesday, January 23
7:30 pm - Friday, February 2
7:30 pm - Saturday, February 3
2:00 pm and 7:30 pm - Sunday, February 4
2:00 pm
Roberts Studio Theatre, Scott Studios at Arts West
Admission: $15 or Elon ID. Reservations offered beginning January 12 at elonperformingarts.com (opens a new window).
Department of Performing Arts presents “A Chorus Line”
Event Category: Performing Arts
- Thursday, February 8 - Friday, February 9
7:30 pm - Saturday, February 10
2:00 pm and 7:30 pm
McCrary Theatre, Center for the Arts
Admission: $15 or Elon ID. Tickets available beginning January 18 at elon.edu/boxoffice (opens a new window).
Biennial Studio Art Faculty Exhibition, opening reception
Event Category: Visual Arts
- Monday, February 12
5:30 pm
Gallery 406, Arts West
Admission is free
Exhibition on view from February 1 through March 13. Gallery Hours: 9 am – 5 pm, Monday – Friday
Department of Performing Arts presents “Abusua”
Black History Month Dance Concert
Event Category: Dance
- Friday, February 16
7:30 pm - Saturday, February 17
2:00 pm
McCrary Theatre, Center for the Arts
Admission is free
Daryl Davis, “Diversity Lessons from a Black Klan Whisperer”
Liberal Arts Forum Lecture
Event Category: Speakers and Events
- Tuesday, February 20
7:30 pm
Whitley Auditorium
Admission is free
Elon Jazz Festival Concert with guest artist Kris Johnson, trumpet
Event Category: Music
- Saturday, February 24
7:30 pm
McCrary Theatre, Center for the Arts
Admission is free
We Are Charleston, panel discussion
Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Address
Event Category: Speakers and Events
- Monday, February 26
6:30 pm
McCrary Theatre, Center for the Arts
Admission: $15 or Elon ID. Tickets available at elon.edu/boxoffice (opens a new window).
Jessie van Eerden, creative nonfiction reading
Event Category: Speakers and Events
- Monday, February 26
7:00 pm
Johnston Hall
Admission is free
Alwyn Trio
Event Category: Music
- Tuesday, February 27
7:30 pm
Whitley Auditorium
Admission is free
Fry Street Quartet
Event Category: Music
- Tuesday, March 5
7:30 pm
Whitley Auditorium
Admission: $15 or Elon ID. Tickets available beginning February 13 at elon.edu/boxoffice (opens a new window).
Department of Performing Arts presents the Spring Dance Concert
Event Category: Dance
- Friday, March 8
7:30 pm - Saturday, March 9
2:00 pm and 7:30 pm - Sunday, March 10
2:00 pm
McCrary Theatre, Center for the Arts
Admission: $15 or Elon ID. Tickets available beginning February 16 at elon.edu/boxoffice (opens a new window).
Alexi Pappas, “Lessons from an Olympian”
Liberal Arts Forum Lecture
Event Category: Speakers and Events
- Monday, March 11
7:30 pm
Whitley Auditorium
Admission is free
Natalie Lampert & Jacqueline Alnes, Elon Alumni guest readings
Event Category: Speakers and Events
- Wednesday, March 13
7:00 pm
Sacred Space, Numen Lumen Pavilion
Admission is free
Juxtapositions: European Orientalism, Asian America & Asia
Jennifer Lien, soprano with Douglas Jurs, piano
Event Category: Music
- Wednesday, March 13
7:30 pm
Whitley Auditorium
Admission is free
Yesterday & Today
Elon University Lyceum Series
Event Category: Music
- Thursday, March 14
7:30 pm
McCrary Theatre, Center for the Arts
Admission: $15 or Elon ID. Tickets available beginning February 22 at elon.edu/boxoffice (opens a new window).
David & Christopher Gergen, “Leading Authentically in a Fractured World”
The Baird Lecture
Event Category: Speakers and Events
- Wednesday, March 20
7:00 pm
The Inn at Elon, 605 N. O’Kelly Avenue
Admission: $15 or Elon ID. Tickets available beginning February 28 at elon.edu/boxoffice (opens a new window).
Jonathan Reckford, Creating Opportunity Together
The James P. Elder Lecture
Event Category: Speakers and Events
- Thursday, April 4
7:00 pm
Whitley Auditorium
Admission: $15 or Elon ID. Tickets available beginning March 14 at elon.edu/boxoffice (opens a new window).
Elon Music Theatre presents “Grand Night”
Event Category: Performing Arts
- Friday, April 5 - Saturday, April 6
6:30 pm and 8:30 pm
Roberts Studio Theatre, Scott Studios at Arts West
Admission: $15 or Elon ID. Reservations will be offered beginning March 22 at elonperformingarts.com (opens a new window).
Same show each night