Cultural Programs Fall 2024
Fall 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 Featured Events
Joshua Lozoff, “Life is Magic”
Magician, mentalist, entertainer
Event Category: Performing Arts
- Wednesday, September 4
7:30 pm
McCrary Theatre, Center for the Arts
417 N. Williamson Avenue, Elon
Admission: $15 or Elon ID. Tickets available beginning August 27 at elontickets.com (opens a new window).
David Hamlow, artist talk and opening reception
Event Category: Visual Arts
- Monday, September 9
5:30 pm
Gallery 406, Arts West
406 W. Haggard Avenue, Elon
Exhibition runs August 27 through September 27. Gallery Hours: 9 am – 5 pm, Monday – Friday
Tayo Sanders, “Shifting the Innovation Landscape: Building Biotech Ecosystems Beyond Boston and The Bay Area”
Voices of Discovery Science Speaker Series
Event Category: Speakers and Events
- Monday, September 9
7:00 pm
McCrary Theatre, Center for the Arts
417 N. Williamson Avenue, Elon
Tectonic Plates: Alamance County’s Science Café
Forensics Fall Series
Event Category: Speakers & Events
- Tuesday, September 10
7:00 pm
Burlington Beer Works
103 E. Front Street, Burlington
Benjamin Warsaw, piano
Event Category: Music
- Tuesday, September 10
7:30 pm
Whitley Auditorium
106 E. Lebanon Avenue
Jarabe Mexicano
Elon Lyceum Series in support of Hispanic Heritage Month
Event Category: Music
- Wednesday, September 18
7:30 pm
McCrary Theatre, Center for the Arts
417 N. Williamson Avenue, Elon
Admission: $15 or Elon ID. Tickets available beginning August 27 at elontickets.com (opens a new window).
Elon Common Reading Lecture with Leah Thomas
Event Category: Speakers and Events
- Thursday, September 19
7:00 pm
Alumni Gym, Koury Athletic Center
Admission: $15 or Elon ID. Tickets available beginning August 27 at elontickets.com (opens a new window).
Elon University Fall Convocation with Arthur Brooks
Event Category: Speakers and Events
- Friday, September 27
3:30 pm
Alumni Gym, Koury Athletic Center
Admission: $15 or Elon ID. Tickets available beginning August 27 at elontickets.com (opens a new window).
Department of Performing Arts presents Dancing in the Landscape
Directed by Keshia Wall
Event Category: Dance
- Friday, September 27
5:30 pm - Saturday, September 28
12:00 pm
Center for the Arts
417 N. Williamson Avenue
Jim Arendt: “Threadbare,” artist talk and opening reception
Event Category: Visual Arts
- Monday, September 30
5:30 pm
Gallery 406, Arts West
406 W. Haggard Avenue, Elon
Exhibition continues through October 31. Gallery Hours: 9 am – 5 pm, Monday – Friday
Laura Edwards, “Only The Clothes On Her Back”
Liberal Arts Forum Lecture
Event Category: Speakers and Events
- Wednesday, October 2
7:30 pm
Whitley Auditorium
106 E. Lebanon Avenue
Department of Performing Arts presents “Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead”
Written by Tom Stoppard
Directed by Kevin Otos
Event Category: Performing Arts
- Friday, October 4
7:30 pm - Saturday, October 5
2:00 pm and 7:30 pm - Sunday, October 6
2:00 pm - Monday, October 7 - Tuesday, October 8
7:30 pm
Roberts Studio Theatre, Arts West
406 W. Haggard Avenue, Elon
Admission: $15 or Elon ID. Reservations are highly recommended and will be offered beginning on September 27 at elonperformingarts.com (opens a new window).