Award-winning author Jennine Capó Crucet will read from her novel Make Your Home Among Strangers. Q&A and book signing to follow.

In this Concert entitled Wajd—the ecstatic, blissful state induced by poetry and music—the Tarab Ensemble will perform selections of the Arabic Sufi repertoire.

Paolo Soave is Associate Professor of the History of International Relations in the School of Political and Social Sciences at the University of Bologna.

The Vassar Haiti Project’s 11th annual benefit to raise funds for a medical clinic in Fiervil, Haiti. A ticketed event that includes musical performances, an art exhibit, and food.

A free community film screening festival at the Poughkeepsie Underwear Factory located at 8 North Cherry Street.

Lunchtime recital series by members of the Vassar College Chamber Music Program.

Eduardo Navega, director.

This is an in-person event that will also be streamed live

A lecture by the Isabelle Hyman Emeritus Professor of Art, sponsored by the Associated Emeritae/i of Vassar College.

At this community event, enjoy dinner, move between stations, and learn about the complicated history behind the tradition of Founder’s Day.

Campus community only, please.

This timely drama resulted from a trip to Romania. Developed with students from London’s Central School of Drama, this is an incisive portrait of society in turmoil that focuses on two families to reveal what life is like under a totalitarian regime and what results when the regime collapses. Directed by Christopher Grabowski. Free and open to the public, reservations required.

A cross-disciplinary conference for educators and high school students. Registration required. Cost: $175 per educator, which includes up to four students.

A workshop with Junya Koikawa, a Taishu Engeki performer, and Professor Takahiro Takeuchi from Aoyama Gakuin University in Japan. Includes a video lecture followed by a live performance.

Internationally renowned drag queen, visual artist, author, and Vassar alum will present an immersive evening of drag, storytelling, and live art. Reservations required.

Campus community only, please.

James Osborn, conductor.

This is an in-person event that will also be streamed live

Pre-concert talk and Mozart concert

James Osborn, director.

Featuring choreography by Yoshito Sakuraba and Julian Llanos, Polka by acclaimed modern dance choreographer Mark Morris, excerpts from the classical ballet Don Quixote, student works, and more. Reserve free tickets. 

Learn about historic embroidery methods, techniques, and materials by making your own stitched embroidery pattern at a fun night of creation at the Loeb.

Campus community only, please.

Chelle Barbour’s multidisciplinary art practice reimagines the body of the Black female through the lens of Afro-Surrealism. Barbour’s morning talk will be followed by an evening reception.