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'The Risk Worth Taking" exhibition by Kevin Cole, NIU '84

Thursday, September 10, 2026 10:00am to 4:00pm CDT

Jack Arends Hall (Art Building), Jack Olson Gallery

Free Event

I'm Interested

The Olmec Heads Experience

Wednesday, September 16, 2026 12:00pm to 3:00pm CDT

NIU Art Museum, South Gallery

Free Event

I'm Interested

International Guitar Series - Rovshan Mamedkuliev (Russia)

Wednesday, September 16, 2026 5:00pm CDT

Music Building, Recital Hall

Free Event

I'm Interested

Avalon String Quartet

Thursday, October 1, 2026 7:00pm to 8:30pm CDT

Music Building, Recital Hall

Stream Available

General Public $15, Non-NIU students, Seniors, and Staff $10, NIU Student- $0 (limit 2)

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Jazz Orchestra and Jazz Ensemble

Thursday, October 8, 2026 7:00pm to 9:00pm CDT

Music Building, Boutell Memorial Concert Hall

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Philharmonic Orchestra

Friday, October 9, 2026 7:00pm to 9:00pm CDT

Music Building, Boutell Memorial Concert Hall

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'The Risk Worth Taking" exhibition by Kevin Cole, NIU '84

Thu, Sep 10 10am to 4pm CDT

Jack Arends Hall (Art Building), Jack Olson Gallery

Exhibits and Performances

Free

I'm Interested

Fall 2026 Career Success Clinic (In-Person)

Thu, Sep 10 4:30pm to 7:30pm CDT

Holmes Student Center, Capitol Room and Duke Ellington Ballroom

Presentations and Workshops

I'm Interested

"The Moment Before" New Student Jamboree - NIU School of Theatre and Dance

Thu, Sep 10 7pm CDT

Stevens Building, O'Connell Theatre

New Exhibits and Performances

Free

I'm Interested

NIU Adobe Club - Collage Night

Mon, Sep 14 5:30pm - Tue, Sep 15 6:30am CDT

Peters Campus Life Building, 100

New Student Organizations

I'm Interested

Jazz Combo Fest

Mon, Sep 14 7:30pm to 9:30pm CDT

Exhibits and Performances

No Cost

I'm Interested

The Olmec Heads Experience

Wed, Sep 16 12pm to 3pm CDT

NIU Art Museum, South Gallery

New Exhibits and Performances

Free

I'm Interested

Graduate Colloquium: Dr. Melanie Yazzie

Wed, Sep 16 5pm CDT

Presentations and Workshops

I'm Interested

International Guitar Series - Rovshan Mamedkuliev (Russia)

Wed, Sep 16 5pm CDT

Music Building, Recital Hall

New Exhibits and Performances

FREE

I'm Interested

Visiting Artist Talk - Melanie Yazzie - "Stories That Shape Us"

Wed, Sep 16 5pm CDT

Jack Arends Hall (Art Building), AB 100

New Presentations and Workshops

Free

I'm Interested

NIU Adobe Club - Design Your Own Portfolio with Adobe Express

Mon, Sep 21 5:30pm - Tue, Sep 22 6:30am CDT

Peters Campus Life Building, 100

New Presentations and Workshops

I'm Interested

School of Theatre and Dance presents - Men on Boats

Fri, Sep 25 7:30pm CDT

Stevens Building, Black Box Theatre

Exhibits and Performances

Tickets: Adults $20, seniors, faculty and staff $18, non-NIU students $12, NIU students no charge

Purchase I'm Interested

Wind Ensemble

Tue, Sep 29 7pm to 8:30pm CDT

Music Building, Boutell Memorial Concert Hall

Stream Available

General Public - $7 | Non-NIU Students/Seniors/Staff - $5 | NIU Students - $0 (limit 2)

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Fall 2026 All-Majors Internship and Job Fair (In-Person)

Wed, Sep 30 1pm to 4:30pm CDT

Convocation Center

Fairs and Expos

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Avalon String Quartet

Thu, Oct 1 7pm to 8:30pm CDT

Music Building, Recital Hall

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General Public $15, Non-NIU students, Seniors, and Staff $10, NIU Student- $0 (limit 2)

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CSEAS Lecture: Richard Pegg

Fri, Oct 2 12pm to 1pm CDT

Altgeld Hall, 125

Stream Available

Meetings and Conferences

free

I'm Interested

Jazz Orchestra and Jazz Ensemble

Thu, Oct 8 7pm to 9pm CDT

Music Building, Boutell Memorial Concert Hall

Stream Available

General Public $15, Non-NIU students, Seniors, and Staff $10, NIU Student- $0 (limit 2)

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Philharmonic Orchestra

Fri, Oct 9 7pm to 9pm CDT

Music Building, Boutell Memorial Concert Hall

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Clarinet Cornucopia

Sat, Oct 10 8:30am to 4pm CDT

Presentations and Workshops

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Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra

Sat, Oct 10 7:30pm to 9:30pm CDT

Music Building, Boutell Memorial Concert Hall

Exhibits and Performances

Adult $20.00, Senior (62 and over) $15.00, Children (under 12) $8.00, Student (with school ID) $8.00

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Choir Day 1

Thu, Oct 15 8am to 12pm CDT

Exhibits and Performances

I'm Interested

Fall 2026 Graduate and Professional School Fair (Virtual)

Thu, Oct 15 6pm to 8pm CDT

Virtual Event

Fairs and Expos

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Concert Choir, Chamber Choir and University Chorus

Thu, Oct 15 7pm to 9pm CDT

Music Building, Boutell Memorial Concert Hall

Stream Available

Exhibits and Performances

General Public $15, Non-NIU students, Seniors, and Staff $10, NIU Student- $0 (limit 2)

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Choir Day 2

Fri, Oct 16 8am to 12pm CDT

Presentations and Workshops

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School of Theatre and Dance presents - Emma

Fri, Oct 16 7:30pm CDT

Stevens Building, O'Connell Theatre

Exhibits and Performances

Tickets: Adults $20, seniors, faculty and staff $18, non-NIU students $12, NIU students no charge

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Wind Symphony

Wed, Oct 21 7pm to 8pm CDT

Music Building, Boutell Memorial Concert Hall

Stream Available

Exhibits and Performances

General Public - $7 | Non-NIU Students/Seniors/Staff - $5 | NIU Students - $0 (limit 2)

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CSEAS Lecture: Lilian Handlin

Fri, Oct 23 12pm to 1pm CDT

Altgeld Hall, 125

Stream Available

Meetings and Conferences

free

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Violin Day

Sat, Oct 24 9:30am to 3:30pm CDT

Presentations and Workshops

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Faculty Recital featuring Trio de Chats Noirs

Sun, Oct 25 7pm to 8pm CDT

Music Building, Boutell Memorial Concert Hall

Free

I'm Interested

New Music Festival Night One

Mon, Oct 26 7pm to 9pm CDT

Music Building, Boutell Memorial Concert Hall

Stream Available

Exhibits and Performances

General Public - $7 | Non-NIU Students/Seniors/Staff - $5 | NIU Students - $0 (limit 2)

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New Music Festival - Night Two

Tue, Oct 27 7pm to 9pm CDT

Music Building, Boutell Memorial Concert Hall

Stream Available

New Exhibits and Performances

General Public - $7 | Non-NIU Students/Seniors/Staff - $5 | NIU Students - $0 (limit 2)

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Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra - Halloween Concerts

Fri, Oct 30 5:30pm to 6:30pm CDT

Music Building, Boutell Memorial Concert Hall

Exhibits and Performances

No Charge

I'm Interested

Delaney Jacobi, Junior Percussion Recital

Sat, Oct 31 1pm to 2pm CDT

Music Building, Recital Hall

Stream Available

Exhibits and Performances

No Charge

Liam Teague, Faculty Steel Pan Recital

Fri, Nov 6 5pm to 6:30pm CST

Music Building, Recital Hall

Stream Available

Exhibits and Performances

General Public - $7 | Non-NIU Students/Seniors/Staff - $5 | NIU Students - $0 (limit 2)

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School of Theatre and Dance presents - Gross Indecency: The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde

Fri, Nov 6 7:30pm CST

Stevens Building, Black Box Theatre

Exhibits and Performances

Tickets: Adults $20, seniors, faculty and staff $18, non-NIU students $12, NIU students no charge

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Violas Unite!

Sat, Nov 7 1:30pm to 8:30pm CST

Presentations and Workshops

I'm Interested

NIU Percussion Ensemble Fall Concert

Sun, Nov 8 3pm to 5pm CST

Music Building, Boutell Memorial Concert Hall

Exhibits and Performances

General Public - $7 | Non-NIU Students/Seniors/Staff - $5 | NIU Students - $0 (limit 2)

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International Guitar Series - Sanel Redžić (Bosnia and Herzegovina)

Mon, Nov 9 5pm CST

Music Building, Recital Hall

New Exhibits and Performances

FREE

I'm Interested

Brass Chamber Ensemble

Thu, Nov 12 5pm to 6pm CST

Music Building, Boutell Memorial Concert Hall

Stream Available

Exhibits and Performances

No Charge

I'm Interested

Opera Theatre

Thu, Nov 12 7pm to 9pm CST

Music Building, Recital Hall

Stream Available

Exhibits and Performances

General Public - $7 | Non-NIU Students/Seniors/Staff - $5 | NIU Students - $0 (limit 2)

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Carmen Houde, Senior Horn Recital

Fri, Nov 13 6pm to 7pm CST

Music Building, Recital Hall

Stream Available

Exhibits and Performances

No Cost

I'm Interested

String Chamber Music Recital

Fri, Nov 13 8pm to 9pm CST

Music Building, Recital Hall

New Exhibits and Performances

Free Admission

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Music of Mexico

Sun, Nov 15 3pm to 5pm CST

Music Building, Boutell Memorial Concert Hall

Stream Available

Exhibits and Performances

No Cost

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Brass Chamber Music

Tue, Nov 17 5pm to 6pm CST

Music Building, Recital Hall

Stream Available

Exhibits and Performances

No Cost

I'm Interested

Jazz Ensemble

Tue, Nov 17 7pm to 9pm CST

Music Building, Boutell Memorial Concert Hall

Stream Available

Exhibits and Performances

General Public - $7 | Non-NIU Students/Seniors/Staff - $5 | NIU Students - $0 (limit 2)

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Music of East Asia

Wed, Nov 18 5pm to 7:30pm CST

Music Building, Recital Hall

Exhibits and Performances

I'm Interested

Pop Ensemble

Wed, Nov 18 7pm to 9pm CST

Music Building, Boutell Memorial Concert Hall

Stream Available

Exhibits and Performances

No Cost

I'm Interested

Music of Thailand

Thu, Nov 19 5pm to 7pm CST

Music Building, Recital Hall

Stream Available

Exhibits and Performances

No Cost

I'm Interested

Graduate Colloquium: Dr. Sibbi Bernhardsson

Thu, Nov 19 7pm to 8pm CST

Music Building, Music Library

Presentations and Workshops

I'm Interested

Jazz Orchestra

Thu, Nov 19 7pm to 9pm CST

Music Building, Boutell Memorial Concert Hall

Stream Available

Exhibits and Performances

General Public - $7 | Non-NIU Students/Seniors/Staff - $5 | NIU Students - $0 (limit 2)

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School of Theatre and Dance presents - Fall Dance Concert 2026

Thu, Nov 19 7:30pm CST

Stevens Building, O'Connell Theatre

Exhibits and Performances

Tickets: Adults $20, seniors, faculty and staff $18, non-NIU students $12, NIU students no charge

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'The Risk Worth Taking" exhibition by Kevin Cole, NIU '84

Thu, Sep 10 10am to 4pm CDT

Jack Arends Hall (Art Building), Jack Olson Gallery

Exhibits and Performances

Free

I'm Interested

The Olmec Heads Experience

Wed, Sep 16 12pm to 3pm CDT

NIU Art Museum, South Gallery

New Exhibits and Performances

Free

I'm Interested

Graduate Colloquium: Dr. Melanie Yazzie

Wed, Sep 16 5pm CDT

Presentations and Workshops

I'm Interested

Visiting Artist Talk - Melanie Yazzie - "Stories That Shape Us"

Wed, Sep 16 5pm CDT

Jack Arends Hall (Art Building), AB 100

New Presentations and Workshops

Free

I'm Interested

CSEAS Lecture: Richard Pegg

Fri, Oct 2 12pm to 1pm CDT

Altgeld Hall, 125

Stream Available

Meetings and Conferences

free

I'm Interested

CSEAS Lecture: Lilian Handlin

Fri, Oct 23 12pm to 1pm CDT

Altgeld Hall, 125

Stream Available

Meetings and Conferences

free

I'm Interested

Jazz Combo Fest

Mon, Sep 14 7:30pm to 9:30pm CDT

Exhibits and Performances

No Cost

I'm Interested

International Guitar Series - Rovshan Mamedkuliev (Russia)

Wed, Sep 16 5pm CDT

Music Building, Recital Hall

New Exhibits and Performances

FREE

I'm Interested

Wind Ensemble

Tue, Sep 29 7pm to 8:30pm CDT

Music Building, Boutell Memorial Concert Hall

Stream Available

General Public - $7 | Non-NIU Students/Seniors/Staff - $5 | NIU Students - $0 (limit 2)

Purchase I'm Interested

Avalon String Quartet

Thu, Oct 1 7pm to 8:30pm CDT

Music Building, Recital Hall

Stream Available

Exhibits and Performances

General Public $15, Non-NIU students, Seniors, and Staff $10, NIU Student- $0 (limit 2)

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Jazz Orchestra and Jazz Ensemble

Thu, Oct 8 7pm to 9pm CDT

Music Building, Boutell Memorial Concert Hall

Stream Available

General Public $15, Non-NIU students, Seniors, and Staff $10, NIU Student- $0 (limit 2)

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Philharmonic Orchestra

Fri, Oct 9 7pm to 9pm CDT

Music Building, Boutell Memorial Concert Hall

Stream Available

Exhibits and Performances

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Clarinet Cornucopia

Sat, Oct 10 8:30am to 4pm CDT

Presentations and Workshops

Register I'm Interested

Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra

Sat, Oct 10 7:30pm to 9:30pm CDT

Music Building, Boutell Memorial Concert Hall

Exhibits and Performances

Adult $20.00, Senior (62 and over) $15.00, Children (under 12) $8.00, Student (with school ID) $8.00

Purchase I'm Interested

Choir Day 1

Thu, Oct 15 8am to 12pm CDT

Exhibits and Performances

I'm Interested

Concert Choir, Chamber Choir and University Chorus

Thu, Oct 15 7pm to 9pm CDT

Music Building, Boutell Memorial Concert Hall

Stream Available

Exhibits and Performances

General Public $15, Non-NIU students, Seniors, and Staff $10, NIU Student- $0 (limit 2)

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Choir Day 2

Fri, Oct 16 8am to 12pm CDT

Presentations and Workshops

I'm Interested

Wind Symphony

Wed, Oct 21 7pm to 8pm CDT

Music Building, Boutell Memorial Concert Hall

Stream Available

Exhibits and Performances

General Public - $7 | Non-NIU Students/Seniors/Staff - $5 | NIU Students - $0 (limit 2)

Purchase I'm Interested

Violin Day

Sat, Oct 24 9:30am to 3:30pm CDT

Presentations and Workshops

Register I'm Interested

Faculty Recital featuring Trio de Chats Noirs

Sun, Oct 25 7pm to 8pm CDT

Music Building, Boutell Memorial Concert Hall

Free

I'm Interested

New Music Festival Night One

Mon, Oct 26 7pm to 9pm CDT

Music Building, Boutell Memorial Concert Hall

Stream Available

Exhibits and Performances

General Public - $7 | Non-NIU Students/Seniors/Staff - $5 | NIU Students - $0 (limit 2)

Purchase I'm Interested

New Music Festival - Night Two

Tue, Oct 27 7pm to 9pm CDT

Music Building, Boutell Memorial Concert Hall

Stream Available

New Exhibits and Performances

General Public - $7 | Non-NIU Students/Seniors/Staff - $5 | NIU Students - $0 (limit 2)

Purchase I'm Interested

Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra - Halloween Concerts

Fri, Oct 30 5:30pm to 6:30pm CDT

Music Building, Boutell Memorial Concert Hall

Exhibits and Performances

No Charge

I'm Interested

Delaney Jacobi, Junior Percussion Recital

Sat, Oct 31 1pm to 2pm CDT

Music Building, Recital Hall

Stream Available

Exhibits and Performances

No Charge

Liam Teague, Faculty Steel Pan Recital

Fri, Nov 6 5pm to 6:30pm CST

Music Building, Recital Hall

Stream Available

Exhibits and Performances

General Public - $7 | Non-NIU Students/Seniors/Staff - $5 | NIU Students - $0 (limit 2)

Purchase I'm Interested

Violas Unite!

Sat, Nov 7 1:30pm to 8:30pm CST

Presentations and Workshops

I'm Interested

NIU Percussion Ensemble Fall Concert

Sun, Nov 8 3pm to 5pm CST

Music Building, Boutell Memorial Concert Hall

Exhibits and Performances

General Public - $7 | Non-NIU Students/Seniors/Staff - $5 | NIU Students - $0 (limit 2)

Purchase I'm Interested

International Guitar Series - Sanel Redžić (Bosnia and Herzegovina)

Mon, Nov 9 5pm CST

Music Building, Recital Hall

New Exhibits and Performances

FREE

I'm Interested

Brass Chamber Ensemble

Thu, Nov 12 5pm to 6pm CST

Music Building, Boutell Memorial Concert Hall

Stream Available

Exhibits and Performances

No Charge

I'm Interested

Opera Theatre

Thu, Nov 12 7pm to 9pm CST

Music Building, Recital Hall

Stream Available

Exhibits and Performances

General Public - $7 | Non-NIU Students/Seniors/Staff - $5 | NIU Students - $0 (limit 2)

Purchase I'm Interested

Carmen Houde, Senior Horn Recital

Fri, Nov 13 6pm to 7pm CST

Music Building, Recital Hall

Stream Available

Exhibits and Performances

No Cost

I'm Interested

String Chamber Music Recital

Fri, Nov 13 8pm to 9pm CST

Music Building, Recital Hall

New Exhibits and Performances

Free Admission

I'm Interested

Music of Mexico

Sun, Nov 15 3pm to 5pm CST

Music Building, Boutell Memorial Concert Hall

Stream Available

Exhibits and Performances

No Cost

I'm Interested

Brass Chamber Music

Tue, Nov 17 5pm to 6pm CST

Music Building, Recital Hall

Stream Available

Exhibits and Performances

No Cost

I'm Interested

Jazz Ensemble

Tue, Nov 17 7pm to 9pm CST

Music Building, Boutell Memorial Concert Hall

Stream Available

Exhibits and Performances

General Public - $7 | Non-NIU Students/Seniors/Staff - $5 | NIU Students - $0 (limit 2)

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Music of East Asia

Wed, Nov 18 5pm to 7:30pm CST

Music Building, Recital Hall

Exhibits and Performances

I'm Interested

Pop Ensemble

Wed, Nov 18 7pm to 9pm CST

Music Building, Boutell Memorial Concert Hall

Stream Available

Exhibits and Performances

No Cost

I'm Interested

Music of Thailand

Thu, Nov 19 5pm to 7pm CST

Music Building, Recital Hall

Stream Available

Exhibits and Performances

No Cost

I'm Interested

Graduate Colloquium: Dr. Sibbi Bernhardsson

Thu, Nov 19 7pm to 8pm CST

Music Building, Music Library

Presentations and Workshops

I'm Interested

Jazz Orchestra

Thu, Nov 19 7pm to 9pm CST

Music Building, Boutell Memorial Concert Hall

Stream Available

Exhibits and Performances

General Public - $7 | Non-NIU Students/Seniors/Staff - $5 | NIU Students - $0 (limit 2)

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World Music Fusion

Fri, Nov 20 5pm to 7pm CST

Exhibits and Performances

No Cost

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Wind Ensemble and Wind Symphony

Fri, Nov 20 7pm to 9pm CST

Music Building, Boutell Memorial Concert Hall

Stream Available

Exhibits and Performances

General Public $15, Non-NIU students, Seniors, and Staff $10, NIU Student- $0 (limit 2)

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Philharmonic Orchestra

Sat, Nov 21 3pm to 5pm CST

Music Building, Boutell Memorial Concert Hall

Stream Available

Exhibits and Performances

General Public - $7 | Non-NIU Students/Seniors/Staff - $5 | NIU Students - $0 (limit 2)

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Anna Melik, Senior Flute Recital

Sun, Nov 22 10:30am to 11:30am CST

Music Building, Recital Hall (MB152)

Stream Available

Exhibits and Performances

No Cost

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NIU Steelband, Steelpan Studio, University Steelband & CSA Steelband Concert

Sun, Nov 22 3pm to 5pm CST

Music Building, Boutell Memorial Concert Hall

Stream Available

Exhibits and Performances

General Public $15, Non-NIU students, Seniors, and Staff $10, NIU Student- $0 (limit 2)

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Vicky Gonzalez, Senior Flute Recital

Tue, Nov 24 6pm to 7pm CST

Music Building, Recital Hall

Stream Available

Exhibits and Performances

No Cost

I'm Interested

Percussion Ensemble Winter Concert

Tue, Dec 1 7pm to 9pm CST

Music Building, Boutell Memorial Concert Hall

Stream Available

Exhibits and Performances

General Public - $7 | Non-NIU Students/Seniors/Staff - $5 | NIU Students - $0 (limit 2)

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28th Annual Holiday Choral Concert

Sun, Dec 6 3pm to 5pm CST

Music Building, Boutell Memorial Concert Hall

Stream Available

Exhibits and Performances

General Public $15, Non-NIU students, Seniors, and Staff $10, NIU Student- $0 (limit 2)

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Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra: Holiday Pops-Winter Wonderland

Fri, Dec 11 7pm to 9pm CST

Music Building, Boutell Memorial Concert Hall

Exhibits and Performances

Adult $20.00, Senior (62 and over) $15.00, Children (under 12) $8.00, Student (with school ID) $8.00

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Jazz Day

Thu, Feb 4, 2027 8:30am to 4pm CST

Presentations and Workshops

I'm Interested

Big Sing

Fri, Feb 12, 2027 7pm to 9pm CST

Music Building, Boutell Memorial Concert Hall

Stream Available

Exhibits and Performances

General Public $15, Non-NIU students, Seniors, and Staff $10, NIU Student- $0 (limit 2)

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String Day 1

Thu, Feb 18, 2027 8am to 1pm CST

Presentations and Workshops

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Philharmonic Orchestra

Fri, Feb 19, 2027 7pm to 9pm CST

Music Building, Boutell Memorial Concert Hall

Stream Available

Exhibits and Performances

General Public - $7 | Non-NIU Students/Seniors/Staff - $5 | NIU Students - $0 (limit 2)

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Wind Ensemble

Thu, Feb 25, 2027 7pm to 9pm CST

Music Building, Boutell Memorial Concert Hall

Stream Available

Exhibits and Performances

General Public - $7 | Non-NIU Students/Seniors/Staff - $5 | NIU Students - $0 (limit 2)

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Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra: Arthur D. Montzka Young Artist Concerto Competition

Sat, Feb 27, 2027 7pm to 9pm CST

Music Building, Boutell Memorial Concert Hall

Exhibits and Performances

Adult $20.00, Senior (62 and over) $15.00, Children (under 12) $8.00, Student (with school ID) $8.00

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Spring Choral Collage

Sun, Feb 28, 2027 3pm to 5pm CST

Music Building, Boutell Memorial Concert Hall

Stream Available

Exhibits and Performances

General Public $15, Non-NIU students, Seniors, and Staff $10, NIU Student- $0 (limit 2)

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Wind Symphony and University Band

Mon, Mar 1, 2027 7pm to 9pm CST

Music Building, Boutell Memorial Concert Hall

Stream Available

Exhibits and Performances

General Public $15, Non-NIU students, Seniors, and Staff $10, NIU Student- $0 (limit 2)

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Avalon String Quartet

Tue, Mar 2, 2027 7pm to 9pm CST

Music Building, Concert Hall

Exhibits and Performances

General Public $15, Non-NIU students, Seniors, and Staff $10, NIU Student- $0 (limit 2)

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"The Moment Before" New Student Jamboree - NIU School of Theatre and Dance

Thu, Sep 10 7pm CDT

Stevens Building, O'Connell Theatre

New Exhibits and Performances

Free

I'm Interested

School of Theatre and Dance presents - Men on Boats

Fri, Sep 25 7:30pm CDT

Stevens Building, Black Box Theatre

Exhibits and Performances

Tickets: Adults $20, seniors, faculty and staff $18, non-NIU students $12, NIU students no charge

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School of Theatre and Dance presents - Men on Boats

Sat, Sep 26 7:30pm CDT

Stevens Building, Black Box Theatre

Exhibits and Performances

Tickets: Adults $20, seniors, faculty and staff $18, non-NIU students $12, NIU students no charge

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School of Theatre and Dance presents - Men on Boats

Sun, Sep 27 2pm CDT

Stevens Building, Black Box Theatre

Exhibits and Performances

Tickets: Adults $20, seniors, faculty and staff $18, non-NIU students $12, NIU students no charge

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School of Theatre and Dance presents - Men on Boats

Thu, Oct 1 7:30pm CDT

Stevens Building, Black Box Theatre

Exhibits and Performances

Tickets: Adults $20, seniors, faculty and staff $18, non-NIU students $12, NIU students no charge

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School of Theatre and Dance presents - Men on Boats

Fri, Oct 2 7:30pm CDT

Stevens Building, Black Box Theatre

Exhibits and Performances

Tickets: Adults $20, seniors, faculty and staff $18, non-NIU students $12, NIU students no charge

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School of Theatre and Dance presents - Men on Boats

Sat, Oct 3 2pm CDT

Stevens Building, Black Box Theatre

Exhibits and Performances

Tickets: Adults $20, seniors, faculty and staff $18, non-NIU students $12, NIU students no charge

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School of Theatre and Dance presents - Emma

Fri, Oct 16 7:30pm CDT

Stevens Building, O'Connell Theatre

Exhibits and Performances

Tickets: Adults $20, seniors, faculty and staff $18, non-NIU students $12, NIU students no charge

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School of Theatre and Dance presents - Emma

Sat, Oct 17 7:30pm CDT

Stevens Building, O'Connell Theatre

Exhibits and Performances

Tickets: Adults $20, seniors, faculty and staff $18, non-NIU students $12, NIU students no charge

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School of Theatre and Dance presents - Emma

Sun, Oct 18 2pm CDT

Stevens Building, O'Connell Theatre

Exhibits and Performances

Tickets: Adults $20, seniors, faculty and staff $18, non-NIU students $12, NIU students no charge

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School of Theatre and Dance presents - Emma

Thu, Oct 22 7:30pm CDT

Stevens Building, O'Connell Theatre

Exhibits and Performances

Tickets: Adults $20, seniors, faculty and staff $18, non-NIU students $12, NIU students no charge

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School of Theatre and Dance presents - Emma

Fri, Oct 23 7:30pm CDT

Stevens Building, O'Connell Theatre

Exhibits and Performances

Tickets: Adults $20, seniors, faculty and staff $18, non-NIU students $12, NIU students no charge

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School of Theatre and Dance presents - Emma

Sat, Oct 24 2pm CDT

Stevens Building, O'Connell Theatre

Exhibits and Performances

Tickets: Adults $20, seniors, faculty and staff $18, non-NIU students $12, NIU students no charge

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School of Theatre and Dance presents - Gross Indecency: The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde

Fri, Nov 6 7:30pm CST

Stevens Building, Black Box Theatre

Exhibits and Performances

Tickets: Adults $20, seniors, faculty and staff $18, non-NIU students $12, NIU students no charge

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School of Theatre and Dance presents - Gross Indecency: The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde

Sat, Nov 7 7:30pm CST

Stevens Building, Black Box Theatre

Exhibits and Performances

Tickets: Adults $20, seniors, faculty and staff $18, non-NIU students $12, NIU students no charge

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School of Theatre and Dance presents - Gross Indecency: The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde

Sun, Nov 8 2pm CST

Stevens Building, Black Box Theatre

Exhibits and Performances

Tickets: Adults $20, seniors, faculty and staff $18, non-NIU students $12, NIU students no charge

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School of Theatre and Dance presents - Gross Indecency: The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde

Thu, Nov 12 7:30pm CST

Stevens Building, Black Box Theatre

Exhibits and Performances

Tickets: Adults $20, seniors, faculty and staff $18, non-NIU students $12, NIU students no charge

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School of Theatre and Dance presents - Gross Indecency: The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde

Fri, Nov 13 7:30pm CST

Stevens Building, Black Box Theatre

Exhibits and Performances

Tickets: Adults $20, seniors, faculty and staff $18, non-NIU students $12, NIU students no charge

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School of Theatre and Dance presents - Gross Indecency: The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde

Sat, Nov 14 2pm CST

Stevens Building, Black Box Theatre

Exhibits and Performances

Tickets: Adults $20, seniors, faculty and staff $18, non-NIU students $12, NIU students no charge

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School of Theatre and Dance presents - Fall Dance Concert 2026

Thu, Nov 19 7:30pm CST

Stevens Building, O'Connell Theatre

Exhibits and Performances

Tickets: Adults $20, seniors, faculty and staff $18, non-NIU students $12, NIU students no charge

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School of Theatre and Dance presents - Fall Dance Concert 2026

Fri, Nov 20 7:30pm CST

Stevens Building, O'Connell Theatre

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Tickets: Adults $20, seniors, faculty and staff $18, non-NIU students $12, NIU students no charge

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School of Theatre and Dance presents - Fall Dance Concert 2026

Sat, Nov 21 2pm CST

Stevens Building, O'Connell Theatre

Exhibits and Performances

Tickets: Adults $20, seniors, faculty and staff $18, non-NIU students $12, NIU students no charge

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School of Theatre and Dance presents - Fall Dance Concert 2026

Sat, Nov 21 7:30pm CST

Stevens Building, O'Connell Theatre

Exhibits and Performances

Tickets: Adults $20, seniors, faculty and staff $18, non-NIU students $12, NIU students no charge

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School of Theatre and Dance presents - Fall Dance Concert 2026

Sun, Nov 22 2pm CST

Stevens Building, O'Connell Theatre

Exhibits and Performances

Tickets: Adults $20, seniors, faculty and staff $18, non-NIU students $12, NIU students no charge

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'The Risk Worth Taking" exhibition by Kevin Cole, NIU '84

Thu, Sep 10 10am to 4pm CDT

Jack Arends Hall (Art Building), Jack Olson Gallery

Exhibits and Performances

Free

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Fall 2026 Career Success Clinic (In-Person)

Thu, Sep 10 4:30pm to 7:30pm CDT

Holmes Student Center, Capitol Room and Duke Ellington Ballroom

Presentations and Workshops

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"The Moment Before" New Student Jamboree - NIU School of Theatre and Dance

Thu, Sep 10 7pm CDT

Stevens Building, O'Connell Theatre

New Exhibits and Performances

Free

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NIU Adobe Club - Collage Night

Mon, Sep 14 5:30pm - Tue, Sep 15 6:30am CDT

Peters Campus Life Building, 100

New Student Organizations

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The Olmec Heads Experience

Wed, Sep 16 12pm to 3pm CDT

NIU Art Museum, South Gallery

New Exhibits and Performances

Free

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Visiting Artist Talk - Melanie Yazzie - "Stories That Shape Us"

Wed, Sep 16 5pm CDT

Jack Arends Hall (Art Building), AB 100

New Presentations and Workshops

Free

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NIU Adobe Club - Design Your Own Portfolio with Adobe Express

Mon, Sep 21 5:30pm - Tue, Sep 22 6:30am CDT

Peters Campus Life Building, 100

New Presentations and Workshops

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School of Theatre and Dance presents - Men on Boats

Fri, Sep 25 7:30pm CDT

Stevens Building, Black Box Theatre

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Tickets: Adults $20, seniors, faculty and staff $18, non-NIU students $12, NIU students no charge

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Fall 2026 All-Majors Internship and Job Fair (In-Person)

Wed, Sep 30 1pm to 4:30pm CDT

Convocation Center

Fairs and Expos

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CSEAS Lecture: Richard Pegg

Fri, Oct 2 12pm to 1pm CDT

Altgeld Hall, 125

Stream Available

Meetings and Conferences

free

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Fall 2026 Graduate and Professional School Fair (Virtual)

Thu, Oct 15 6pm to 8pm CDT

Virtual Event

Fairs and Expos

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School of Theatre and Dance presents - Emma

Fri, Oct 16 7:30pm CDT

Stevens Building, O'Connell Theatre

Exhibits and Performances

Tickets: Adults $20, seniors, faculty and staff $18, non-NIU students $12, NIU students no charge

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CSEAS Lecture: Lilian Handlin

Fri, Oct 23 12pm to 1pm CDT

Altgeld Hall, 125

Stream Available

Meetings and Conferences

free

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Faculty Recital featuring Trio de Chats Noirs

Sun, Oct 25 7pm to 8pm CDT

Music Building, Boutell Memorial Concert Hall

Free

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New Music Festival Night One

Mon, Oct 26 7pm to 9pm CDT

Music Building, Boutell Memorial Concert Hall

Stream Available

Exhibits and Performances

General Public - $7 | Non-NIU Students/Seniors/Staff - $5 | NIU Students - $0 (limit 2)

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New Music Festival - Night Two

Tue, Oct 27 7pm to 9pm CDT

Music Building, Boutell Memorial Concert Hall

Stream Available

New Exhibits and Performances

General Public - $7 | Non-NIU Students/Seniors/Staff - $5 | NIU Students - $0 (limit 2)

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School of Theatre and Dance presents - Gross Indecency: The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde

Fri, Nov 6 7:30pm CST

Stevens Building, Black Box Theatre

Exhibits and Performances

Tickets: Adults $20, seniors, faculty and staff $18, non-NIU students $12, NIU students no charge

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NIU Percussion Ensemble Fall Concert

Sun, Nov 8 3pm to 5pm CST

Music Building, Boutell Memorial Concert Hall

Exhibits and Performances

General Public - $7 | Non-NIU Students/Seniors/Staff - $5 | NIU Students - $0 (limit 2)

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Music of East Asia

Wed, Nov 18 5pm to 7:30pm CST

Music Building, Recital Hall

Exhibits and Performances

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School of Theatre and Dance presents - Fall Dance Concert 2026

Thu, Nov 19 7:30pm CST

Stevens Building, O'Connell Theatre

Exhibits and Performances

Tickets: Adults $20, seniors, faculty and staff $18, non-NIU students $12, NIU students no charge

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