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 (May 1 through May 9)

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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  • 4:00 PM | Monday, May 5
    School of Theatre 2025 Boston Showcase
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  • 7:00 PM | Monday, May 5
    BA in Art Capstone Reception
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Tuesday, May 6

  • All Day | Tuesday, May 6
    BA in Art Capstone Exhibition
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  • 11:00 AM | Tuesday, May 6
    2025 MFA Painting Thesis Exhibition
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  • 11:00 AM | Tuesday, May 6
    BFA & BA Thesis Exhibitions
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Wednesday, May 7

  • All Day | Wednesday, May 7
    BA in Art Capstone Exhibition
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  • 11:00 AM | Wednesday, May 7
    2025 MFA Painting Thesis Exhibition
    Details
  • 11:00 AM | Wednesday, May 7
    BFA & BA Thesis Exhibitions
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Thursday, May 8

  • All Day | Thursday, May 8
    BA in Art Capstone Exhibition
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  • 11:00 AM | Thursday, May 8
    2025 MFA Painting Thesis Exhibition
    Details
  • 11:00 AM | Thursday, May 8
    BFA & BA Thesis Exhibitions
    Details

Friday, May 9

  • All Day | Friday, May 9
    BA in Art Capstone Exhibition
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