CulturalCalendarSpring 2023
Spring 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.
Past Events
A Conversation with Tommy Orange
Moderated by Deandra Little and Wendy Scott
Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Address
Event Category: Speakers and Events
- Tuesday, January 10
6:00 pm
McCrary Theatre, Center for the Arts
$15 admission or Elon ID. Tickets available now at www.elon.edu/boxoffice.
Department of Performing Arts presents “The Inferior Sex”
Event Category: Performing Arts
- Friday, January 20 - Saturday, January 21
7:30 pm - Saturday, January 21 - Sunday, January 22
2:00 pm - Tuesday, January 31
7:30 pm - Wednesday, February 1 - Friday, February 3
7:30 pm - Saturday, February 4
2:00 pm
Roberts Studio Theatre, Scott Studios at Arts West
Reservations offered beginning January 13 at elonperformingarts.com.
Willis Delony, piano recital
Event Category: Music
- Thursday, February 2
7:30 pm
Whitley Auditorium
Katina Bitsicas, opening reception and artist talk
Event Category: Visual Arts
- Monday, February 6
5:30 pm
Gallery 406, Arts West
Sunny Hostin
Elon Law Distinguished Leadership Lecture Series
Event Category: Speakers and Events
- Thursday, February 9
6:30 pm
Carolina Theatre (310 S. Greene St., Greensboro)
Admission is free and no tickets are required. RSVPs are encouraged to help communicate any timely information or updates.
Department of Performing Arts presents “The Bridges of Madison County”
Event Category: Performing Arts
- Friday, February 10
7:30 pm - Saturday, February 11
2:00 pm and 7:30 pm - Sunday, February 12
2:00 pm
McCrary Theatre, Center for the Arts
$15 admission or Elon ID. Tickets available January 20 at elon.edu/boxoffice.
Nathaniel Gumbs, organ recital
Event Category: Music
- Sunday, February 12
2:30 pm
Whitley Auditorium
Adam Liptak, “The Transformed Supreme Court: A Reporter’s Reflections”
Moderated by Professor David S. Levine, Elon School of Law
Liberal Arts Forum Lecture
Event Category: Speakers and Events
- Wednesday, February 15
7:30 pm
McCrary Theatre, Center for the Arts
Black in the Theatre: The Black History Month Dance Concert
Event Category: Dance
- Friday, February 24
7:30 pm - Saturday, February 25
2:00 pm
McCrary Theatre, Center for the Arts
Nadine Strossen, “Why Should We Resist HATE with Free Speech, Not Censorship”
Liberal Arts Forum Lecture
Event Category: Speakers and Events
- Thursday, March 2
7:30 pm
Whitley Auditorium
Department of Performing Arts presents “Spring Dance Concert”
Event Category: Dance
- Friday, March 3
7:30 pm - Saturday, March 4
2:00 pm and 7:30 pm - Sunday, March 5
2:00 pm
$15 admission or Elon ID. Tickets available February 10 at elon.edu/boxoffice.
Indira Turney, “Understanding Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Brain Aging”
Voices of Discovery Science Speaker Series
Event Category: Speakers and Events
- Monday, March 6
7:00 pm
McCrary Theatre, Center for the Arts
Amos Kennedy, opening reception and artist talk
Event Category: Visual Arts
- Monday, March 20
5:30 pm
Gallery 406, Arts West
Sanjay Gupta, “Keep Sharp: Build a Better Brain at Any Age”
Event Category: Speakers and Events
- Tuesday, March 28
7:00 pm
Alumni Gym, Koury Athletic Center
$15 admission or Elon ID. Tickets available March 7 at elon.edu/boxoffice.
Department of Performing Arts presents “Clue”
Event Category: Performing Arts
- Friday, March 31
7:30 pm - Saturday, April 1
2:00 pm and 7:30 pm - Sunday, April 2
2:00 pm
McCrary Theatre, Center for the Arts
$15 admission or Elon ID. Tickets available March 10 at elon.edu/boxoffice.
James P. Elder Lecture with Dr. Caleb King
Event Category: Speakers and Events
- Thursday, April 6
6:30 pm
Whitley Auditorium
$15 admission or Elon ID. Tickets available March 9 at elon.edu/boxoffice.
An Evening with Shannon Bream of Fox News
Elon Law Distinguished Leadership Lecture Series
Event Category: Speakers and Events
- Wednesday, April 12
6:30 pm
Carolina Theatre (310 S. Greene St., Greensboro)
Admission is free and no tickets are required. RSVPs are encouraged to help communicate any timely information or updates.
Elon University Spring Convocation with Ashley Judd
Event Category: Speakers and Events
- Thursday, April 13
7:00 pm
Alumni Gym, Koury Athletic Center
$15 admission or Elon ID. Tickets available March 21 at elon.edu/boxoffice.
Joseph S. Francisco, “So Much Water in the Atmosphere”
Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar Lecture
Event Category: Speakers and Events
- Thursday, April 20
5:30 pm
Whitley Auditorium