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The Mind Eclectic
Nov 24, 2025 - Dec 08, 2025
Fine Arts Building B Gallery
Free admission
At the Core: Recent Paintings by Barbara Sternberger
Sep 24, 2025 - Dec 13, 2025
Fine Arts Building 124 - Western Gallery
Free admission
Western Voices: Scenes from the Life of a Martyr
Martin Luther King, Jr. waves to a massive crowd on the Washington Mall in the US capitol
Sun, Dec 7, 3:00pm
Performing Arts Center 016 - Choir Room
Open to all at no cost
Piano Feldenkrais workshop with Katie O‘Rourke
Katie O'Rourke smiles and sits with good posture, facing away from a piano, with hands resting on thighs and elbows bent outward
Tue, Jan 6, 4:00pm
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Concerto Competition Finals
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Fri, Jan 16, 7:30pm
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Piano duo recital: Marija Ilic & Milica Jelaca Jovanovic
Marija and Milica's portraits side by side
Sat, Jan 17, 7:30pm
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Winter Dances 2026
six dancers on a darkened stage. three crouch, three have arms raised.
Thu, Jan 22, 7:30pm
Performing Arts Center 282 - Mainstage
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Flute Faculty Performance
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Thu, Jan 22, 7:30pm
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Charlie Albright Piano Masterclass
a young pianist leans casually with his elbow on a piano. He has a suit, but the collar is open and he's not wearing a tie.
Fri, Jan 23, 4:00pm
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Winter Dances 2026
six dancers on a darkened stage. three crouch, three have arms raised.
Fri, Jan 23, 7:30pm
Performing Arts Center 282 - Mainstage
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Winter Dances 2026
six dancers on a darkened stage. three crouch, three have arms raised.
Sat, Jan 24, 2:00pm
Performing Arts Center 282 - Mainstage
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A Celebration of Black Music
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Wed, Feb 4, 7:30pm
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Western Symphony Orchestra Winter Concert
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Fri, Feb 6, 7:30pm
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Evening of Song: Love is in the Air
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Mon, Feb 9, 7:30pm
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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New Works Tour 2026
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Thu, Feb 12, 7:30pm
Old Main Old Main Theater
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New Works Tour 2026
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Fri, Feb 13, 7:30pm
Old Main Old Main Theater
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New Works Tour 2026
a lone tentacle reaches out from the waters of Puget Sound in this illustration. Main image brackets by palm frond motifs.
Sat, Feb 14, 2:00pm
Old Main Old Main Theater
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Conrad Tao Masterclass
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Sat, Feb 21, 10:00am
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Sanford-Hill Piano Series presents Junction Trio
Junction Trio poses in the corner of a room. They think something is pretty funny.
Sat, Feb 21, 7:30pm
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Jazz Combo Winter Concert
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Tue, Feb 24, 7:30pm
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Flute Studio Recital
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Thu, Feb 26, 7:30pm
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Composers of Western (C.O.W.) Concert
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Mon, Mar 2, 7:30pm
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Nick May, guest saxophone recital
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Tue, Mar 3, 7:00pm
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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A WWU Choral Extravaganza
a large number of choral members on a stage for rehearsal
Tue, Mar 3, 8:00pm
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Wind Symphony Winter Concert
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Thu, Mar 5, 7:30pm
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Jazz Ensembles Winter Concert
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Fri, Mar 6, 7:00pm
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Freshman Singer Showcase
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Sat, Mar 7, 3:00pm
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Chamber Opera Class Performance
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Sat, Mar 7, 7:30pm
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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WWU Orchestras Concert
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Mon, Mar 9, 7:30pm
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Chamber Music I Concert
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Tue, Mar 10, 7:30pm
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Symphonic Winds and Symphonic Band Concert
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Wed, Mar 11, 7:30pm
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Chamber Music II Concert
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Thu, Mar 12, 7:30pm
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Cristina Valdes Piano Masterclass
Christina Valdes portrait against a colorful background. She has straight dark hair and smiles faintly.
Tue, Mar 31, 4:00pm
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Virginia Glover Competition
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Sat, Apr 4, 8:00am
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Percussion Ensemble Spring Concert
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Thu, Apr 9, 7:30pm
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Piano Area Recital
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Sat, Apr 11, 3:00pm
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Clarinet Studio Recital
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Thu, Apr 16, 7:30pm
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Evening of Song: Fun for All!
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Fri, Apr 17, 7:30pm
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Failure: A Love Story
Antique clock interior: brass gears, coiled spring, bell, and printed paper depicting an eagle and "Eight Day Clocks."
Fri, Apr 17, 7:30pm
Performing Arts Center 199 - DUG Theater
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Western Washington Percussion Festival
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Sat, Apr 18, 7:00am
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Failure: A Love Story
Antique clock interior: brass gears, coiled spring, bell, and printed paper depicting an eagle and "Eight Day Clocks."
Sat, Apr 18, 2:00pm
Performing Arts Center 199 - DUG Theater
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Failure: A Love Story
Antique clock interior: brass gears, coiled spring, bell, and printed paper depicting an eagle and "Eight Day Clocks."
Sat, Apr 18, 7:30pm
Performing Arts Center 199 - DUG Theater
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Opera Club Aria Competition
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Sun, Apr 19, 8:00am
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Sanford-Hill Piano Series presents Vitaly Starikov, 2025 Cliburn Silver Medalist
A young pianist with thick dark hair
Wed, Apr 22, 7:30pm
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Failure: A Love Story
Antique clock interior: brass gears, coiled spring, bell, and printed paper depicting an eagle and "Eight Day Clocks."
Wed, Apr 22, 7:30pm
Performing Arts Center 199 - DUG Theater
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Failure: A Love Story
Antique clock interior: brass gears, coiled spring, bell, and printed paper depicting an eagle and "Eight Day Clocks."
Thu, Apr 23, 7:30pm
Performing Arts Center 199 - DUG Theater
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Failure: A Love Story
Antique clock interior: brass gears, coiled spring, bell, and printed paper depicting an eagle and "Eight Day Clocks."
Fri, Apr 24, 7:30pm
Performing Arts Center 199 - DUG Theater
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Failure: A Love Story
Antique clock interior: brass gears, coiled spring, bell, and printed paper depicting an eagle and "Eight Day Clocks."
Sat, Apr 25, 2:00pm
Performing Arts Center 199 - DUG Theater
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Failure: A Love Story
Antique clock interior: brass gears, coiled spring, bell, and printed paper depicting an eagle and "Eight Day Clocks."
Sat, Apr 25, 7:30pm
Performing Arts Center 199 - DUG Theater
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Dance in Concert 2026
three dancers leap in the sun above a paved plaza
Thu, Apr 30, 7:30pm
Performing Arts Center 282 - Mainstage
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Dance in Concert 2026
three dancers leap in the sun above a paved plaza
Fri, May 1, 7:30pm
Performing Arts Center 282 - Mainstage
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Western Symphony Orchestra Concert
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Fri, May 1, 7:30pm
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Dance in Concert 2026
three dancers leap in the sun above a paved plaza
Sat, May 2, 2:00pm
Performing Arts Center 282 - Mainstage
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Brassapolooza
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Tue, May 5, 7:30pm
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Alexandre Dossin Piano Recital
Pianist Alexandre Dossin stands next to a grand piano
Wed, May 6, 7:30pm
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Global Dimension w/Guest Artists
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Thu, May 7, 7:30pm
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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NowHearThis!
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Wed, May 13, 7:30pm
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Sound Culture Festival
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Fri, May 15, 3:00pm
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Guitars of Western
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Fri, May 15, 7:30pm
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Sound Culture Festival
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Sat, May 16, 8:00am
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Sound Culture Festival
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Sat, May 16, 8:00am
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Western Symphony Orchestra Concert
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Sat, May 16, 7:30pm
Performing Arts Center 282 - Mainstage
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Sound Culture Festival
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Sun, May 17, 8:00am
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Sound Culture Festival
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Sun, May 17, 8:00am
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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University Choir and ATC Concert
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Tue, May 19, 8:00pm
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Wind Symphony Concert
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Thu, May 21, 7:30pm
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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BrassWinds Concert
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Fri, May 22, 7:30pm
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Concert Choir and ATC Concert
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Tue, May 26, 8:00pm
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Composers of Western (C.O.W.) Concert
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Wed, May 27, 7:30pm
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Jazz Combo Spring Concert
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Thu, May 28, 7:30pm
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Jazz Ensembles Spring Concert
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Fri, May 29, 7:00pm
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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String Sinfonia Concert
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Mon, Jun 1, 7:30pm
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Chamber Music I Concert
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Tue, Jun 2, 7:30pm
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Symphonic Winds and Symphonic Band Concert
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Wed, Jun 3, 7:30pm
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Chamber Music II Concert
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Thu, Jun 4, 7:30pm
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Western Symphony Orchestra Concert
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Fri, Jun 5, 7:30pm
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Into the Woods
castle shaped sign reading "enchanted forest, next exit"
Fri, Jun 5, 7:30pm
Performing Arts Center 282 - Mainstage
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Into the Woods
castle shaped sign reading "enchanted forest, next exit"
Sat, Jun 6, 2:00pm
Performing Arts Center 282 - Mainstage
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Into the Woods
castle shaped sign reading "enchanted forest, next exit"
Sat, Jun 6, 7:30pm
Performing Arts Center 282 - Mainstage
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Into the Woods
castle shaped sign reading "enchanted forest, next exit"
Sun, Jun 7, 2:00pm
Performing Arts Center 282 - Mainstage
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Double Reed Studio Recital
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Sun, Jun 7, 4:00pm
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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