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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Arts (October 1 through October 19)

Tuesday, October 1

  • All Day | Tuesday, October 1
    Group Crit: MFA Painting and Sculpture 1969 – 2024
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Wednesday, October 2

  • All Day | Wednesday, October 2
    Group Crit: MFA Painting and Sculpture 1969 – 2024
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Thursday, October 3

  • All Day | Thursday, October 3
    Group Crit: MFA Painting and Sculpture 1969 – 2024
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Friday, October 4

  • 11:00 AM | Friday, October 4
    Gallery Drum Performance
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  • 2:00 PM | Friday, October 4
    Gallery Drum Performance
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  • 4:00 PM | Friday, October 4
    First Friday: Phone Decals & Flautas
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  • 7:30 PM | Friday, October 4
    Fringe Festival: Entry (or, you think you know me)
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Saturday, October 5

  • 2:00 PM | Saturday, October 5
    Fringe Festival: Entry (or, you think you know me)
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  • 7:30 PM | Saturday, October 5
    Fringe Festival: Entry (or, you think you know me)
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Sunday, October 6

  • 2:00 PM | Sunday, October 6
    Fringe Festival: Entry (or, you think you know me)
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Wednesday, October 9

  • 3:00 PM | Wednesday, October 9
    National Coming Out Celebration: Affirming Queer Joy
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Thursday, October 10

  • 5:00 PM | Thursday, October 10
    Reception for "Group Crit: MFA Painting and Sculpture 1969 – 2024"
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  • 7:00 PM | Thursday, October 10
    Beethoven and the Drums
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  • 7:30 PM | Thursday, October 10
    Boston University Wind Ensemble
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Friday, October 11

  • 7:00 PM | Friday, October 11
    Fire of the Piano
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  • 7:30 PM | Friday, October 11
    Fringe Festival: Dark Sisters
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Saturday, October 12

  • 2:00 PM | Saturday, October 12
    Fringe Festival: Dark Sisters
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  • 7:30 PM | Saturday, October 12
    Fringe Festival: Dark Sisters
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Sunday, October 13

  • 2:00 PM | Sunday, October 13
    Fringe Festival: Dark Sisters
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Tuesday, October 15

  • Azza El Siddique, that which trembles wavers, 2023. Steel, water, bisque fired clay, water pump, Sandiliya
    7:00 PM | Tuesday, October 15
    Tuesday Night Lecture Series: Azza El Siddique
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Thursday, October 17

  • 4:30 PM | Thursday, October 17
    Third Thursdays: Phone Decals & Fruit Cups
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  • 7:30 PM | Thursday, October 17
    BU Jazz Bands
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  • 8:00 PM | Thursday, October 17
    Motion Art
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Friday, October 18

  • 7:30 PM | Friday, October 18
    All Campus Orchestra & BU Concert Band
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Saturday, October 19

  • 2:00 PM | Saturday, October 19
    Fringe Festival: Siren Song
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