Calendar

You can experience the arts in every way with Boston University this year. Scroll below to find all upcoming events, and check back as new ones are added throughout the year. Not sure where to start when it comes to exploring all the amazing art BU has to offer? We’ve got you covered! Check out BU Arts Central, a guide to the arts that includes select events hosted by CFA and other units across BU.

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All Topics (April 28 through May 5)

Monday, April 28

  • 8:00 PM | Monday, April 28
    Boston University Choruses
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  • 8:00 PM | Monday, April 28
    Time's Arrow Performance
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Tuesday, April 29

  • 11:00 AM | Tuesday, April 29
    2025 MFA Painting Thesis Exhibition
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  • 11:00 AM | Tuesday, April 29
    BFA & BA Thesis Exhibitions
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  • TNLS Trevor Shimizu
    7:00 PM | Tuesday, April 29
    Tuesday Night Lecture Series: Trevor Shimizu
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  • 7:30 PM | Tuesday, April 29
    Boston University Wind Ensemble “American Dream”
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  • Two acting students reading scripts in a black box theatre
    7:30 PM | Tuesday, April 29
    Sophomore Festival: The Homecoming
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Wednesday, April 30

  • 11:00 AM | Wednesday, April 30
    2025 MFA Painting Thesis Exhibition
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  • 11:00 AM | Wednesday, April 30
    BFA & BA Thesis Exhibitions
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  • 2:00 PM | Wednesday, April 30
    CFA Stress Reliever- Bubble Tea & Bath Bombs
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  • 7:30 PM | Wednesday, April 30
    Boston University Symphony Orchestra
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  • Two acting students reading scripts in a black box theatre
    7:30 PM | Wednesday, April 30
    Sophomore Festival: The Seagull
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Thursday, May 1

  • 11:00 AM | Thursday, May 1
    2025 MFA Painting Thesis Exhibition
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  • 11:00 AM | Thursday, May 1
    BFA & BA Thesis Exhibitions
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  • 11:00 AM | Thursday, May 1
    Donuts with the CFA Dean
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  • 7:30 PM | Thursday, May 1
    Boston University Jazz Fest
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  • Two acting students reading scripts in a black box theatre
    7:30 PM | Thursday, May 1
    Sophomore Festival: Much Ado About Nothing
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Friday, May 2

  • 11:00 AM | Friday, May 2
    2025 MFA Painting Thesis Exhibition
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  • 11:00 AM | Friday, May 2
    BFA & BA Thesis Exhibitions
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  • 1:00 PM | Friday, May 2
    Study Break: Bullet Journaling & Buns
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  • 5:00 PM | Friday, May 2
    BFA Thesis Receptions
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  • 5:00 PM | Friday, May 2
    Reception for the 2025 MFA Painting Thesis Exhibition
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Saturday, May 3

  • 11:00 AM | Saturday, May 3
    2025 MFA Painting Thesis Exhibition
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  • 11:00 AM | Saturday, May 3
    BFA & BA Thesis Exhibitions
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Monday, May 5

  • All Day | Monday, May 5
    BA in Art Capstone Exhibition
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