Cultural Programs Fall 2023
Fall 2023 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 Featured Events
Todd Jones, “The Forgotten”
Visiting exhibition
Event Category: Visual Arts
- Tuesday, August 22 - Thursday, October 19
Gallery 406, Arts West
Stile Antico
Early music vocal ensemble
Event Category: Music
- Tuesday, October 3
7:30 pm
Whitley Auditorium
Admission: $15 or Elon ID. Tickets available at elon.edu/boxoffice (opens a new window).
Hsiang Tu, “Something Borrowed: Theme and Variations through the Ages”
Piano recital
Event Category: Music
- Wednesday, October 4
7:30 pm
Whitley Auditorium
Charles Hogan, organ recital
Including World premiere of “The Phoenix Rising for Organ and Four Horns” by Associate Professor of Music Todd Coleman
Event Category: Music
- Sunday, October 8
3:00 pm
Whitley Auditorium
Joshua Newth, “Current Works”
Artist talk and opening reception
Event Category: Visual Arts
- Monday, October 23
5:30 pm
Gallery 406, Arts West
Exhibition runs from October 23 through December 1
Elon University Speaker Series with Reshma Saujani
Activist and CEO of Moms First
Event Category: Speakers and Events
- Tuesday, October 24
7:00 pm
McKinnon Hall, Moseley Center
Admission: $15 or Elon ID. Tickets available at elon.edu/boxoffice (opens a new window).
Richie Reseda, “Cops, Gangstas, D.A.s and Thugs Share a Common Ancestor – Patriarchy”
Liberal Arts Forum Lecture
Event Category: Speakers and Events
- Thursday, November 2
7:30 pm
Whitley Auditorium
Seth Cooper, “Citizen Science Games That Help Solve Real-World Problems”
Voices of Discovery Science Speaker Series
Event Category: Speakers and Events
- Monday, November 6
7:00 pm
Lakeside Meeting Rooms, Moseley Center
Department of Performing Arts presents Fall Dance Concert
Event Category: Dance
- Thursday, November 9 - Friday, November 10
7:30 pm - Saturday, November 11
2:00 pm and 7:30 pm
Roberts Studio Theatre, Scott Studios at Arts West
Admission: $15 or Elon ID. Reservations offered beginning November 2 at elonperformingarts.com (opens a new window).
Festival of Lights & Luminaries
Event Category: Speakers and Events
- Tuesday, November 28
6:30 pm
Lambert Academic Village and the Historic Neighborhood
A Celebration of Light
Elon University Camerata
Event Category: Music
- Tuesday, November 28
7:30 pm
Whitley Auditorium
Stephen A. Futrell, director Richard McBride, narrator W. Thomas Jones, organ
We Are Charleston, panel discussion
MLK, Jr. Commemorative Address
Event Category: Speakers and Events
- Tuesday, January 9
6:00 pm
McCrary Theatre, Center for the Arts
Admission: $15 or Elon ID. Tickets available at elon.edu/boxoffice (opens a new window).
Department of Performing Arts presents “The Antipodes”
Event Category: Performing Arts
- Friday, January 19 - Saturday, January 20
7:30 pm - Sunday, January 21
2:00 pm - Monday, January 22 - Tuesday, January 23
7:30 pm - Friday, February 2 - Saturday, February 3
7:30 pm - Saturday, February 3
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).
Earlier This Fall
Mark Nizer, “Expect the Impossible”
Comic entertainment, juggling, visual effects
Event Category: Performing Arts
- Thursday, September 7
7:30 pm
McCrary Theatre, Center for the Arts
Admission: $15 or Elon ID. Tickets available at elon.edu/boxoffice (opens a new window).
Camarada Tango Quartet and Dancers
Event Category: Music
- Thursday, September 14
7:30 pm
McCrary Theatre, Center for the Arts
Admission: $15 or Elon ID. Tickets available at elon.edu/boxoffice (opens a new window).
Mike Wiley, “The Fire of Freedom”
One-man theatrical performance
Event Category: Performing Arts
- Monday, September 18
7:30 pm
McCrary Theatre, Center for the Arts
Admission: $15 or Elon ID. Tickets available at elon.edu/boxoffice (opens a new window).
Moníca Guzmán, “Curious Questions, Sparking Conversations”
The Elon Common Reading Lecture
Event Category: Speakers and Events
- Thursday, September 21
7:00 pm
Alumni Gym, Koury Athletic Center
Admission: $15 or Elon ID. Tickets available at elon.edu/boxoffice (opens a new window).
Elon Contemporary Chamber Ensemble
Event Category: Music
- Sunday, September 24
2:00 pm
Whitley Auditorium
Jonathan Poquette, director
Fall Convocation with Daymond John
Business entrepreneur and co-host of ABC’s “Shark Tank”
Event Category: Speakers and Events
- Friday, September 29
3:30 pm
Schar Center
Admission: $15 or Elon ID. Tickets available at elon.edu/boxoffice (opens a new window).