Lindquist College of Arts & Humanities Arts/Events Calendar

Luminous Ecologies by Meredith Connelly

When: May 15 - Oct. 15, 2026
Location: Dumke Arts Plaza
Free and Open to the Public

Opening Reception: Friday, May 15 at 8 p.m.
Artist Talk: Thursday, Oct. 15 at 6 p.m. in Kimball Arts 143

Step into a glowing ecosystem at the Dumke Arts Plaza.

Luminous Ecologies by Meredith Connelly (@meredith.connelly on Instagram) will transform the plaza into an immersive environment of light, movement, and interconnected life systems. Featuring the illuminated installations Water and Mushrooms & Snails, the exhibition explores ecology, mythology, and the delicate relationships that sustain the natural world.

Through sculptural forms and shifting light, Connelly invites viewers to reflect on water as a life-giving force, the hidden intelligence of fungi, and the quiet organisms that maintain ecological balance all around us.

Of This Place: Great Basin Neighbors 

When: Sept. 4 - Nov. 20, 2026
Location: Kimball Arts Building | Shaw Gallery
Free and Open to the Public

Opening Reception: Sept. 4, 2026 from 6-8 p.m. at Shaw Gallery

Of This Place: Great Basin Neighbors is a group exhibition of work by Newe (Shoshone), Numu (Paiute), Nuche (Ute), and Diné (Navajo) artists. Utilizing the languages of basketry, beading, ceramics, fiber, installation, painting, printmaking, photography, sculpture, and quillwork, these artists celebrate and express concern for the landscapes of our shared region and reflect on the impact of boarding schools on their cultures.

Curio Theatre

When: Sept. 5, 2026 | 7 PM
Location: Val A. Browning Center | Austad Auditorium
Free and Open to the Public

Curio Theatre is a one-night, interdisciplinary event that transforms a vintage cigarette machine into a site of intimate, multi-sensory storytelling. This project centers on ephemeral exchange: audience members will purchase an original artwork from a reimagined vending machine, then attend a live performance created in direct response to that object. Audience members will select and receive an object from the machine before being guided to the corresponding performance experience. 

20th Annual Bonneville Chamber Music Festival

When: Sept. 11, 12, 17, and 18 | 7:30 PM
Location: Val A. Browning Center | Allred Theater
Tickets Required

Celebrate the 20th Annual Bonneville Chamber Music Festival, a four-night showcase of world-class chamber music featuring internationally acclaimed artists, award-winning performers, and dynamic collaborations. This year’s festival highlights powerful works by Shostakovich, Tchaikovsky, Mendelssohn, Mozart, and Dvořák alongside extraordinary performances and improvisation from renowned musicians around the world. Experience an unforgettable evening of artistry, energy, and celebration.

David Wancyzk Public Reading and Q&A

When: TBD
Location: Stewart Library | Hetzel-Hoellein Room
Free and Open to the Public

Browning Presents! Ariana Curtis

When: Sept. 23, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Location: Val A. Browning Center | Allred Theater
Free and Open to the Public

Translation Week 2026

When: Sept. 28 - Oct. 2, 2026
Location: Multiple locations
Free and Open to the Public
Click here for the schedule and detailed event information.

This week-long program introduces students to translation, interpretation, and the broader language services industry through workshops, guest speakers, hands-on activities, and networking opportunities. Participants will explore career paths in healthcare, law, business, education, government, and technology while learning about professional skills, AI and translation technology, and the growing role multilingual professionals play in connecting communities and global markets.

Symphony Orchestra Season Opening Concert

When:  Oct. 2, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Location: Val A. Browning Center | Austad Auditorium
Tickets Required

Witness the giant genius of legendary classical composers such as Beethoven or Mozart.

Spring Awakening

When:  Oct. 2 - 3, and 7 - 10, 2026  | 7 PM
Matinee: Oct. 3 & 10 | 2 PM
Location: Val A. Browning Center | Eccles Black Box Theatre
Tickets Required

Spring Awakening is a bold, electrifying musical that blends a gripping coming-of-age story with a powerful contemporary alt-rock score. In a world that silences curiosity and punishes vulnerability, a group of young people fight to be heard as they navigate the tensions of adolescence, desire and denial, shame and authenticity. Urgent, exhilarating, and deeply human, Spring Awakening asks what we owe the next generation, and whether we will light their way forward, or leave them searching in the dark.

Browning Presents! Phil Klay

When:  Oct. 8, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Location: Shephard Union Building | Ballroom
Free and Open to the Public

Hear from Phil Klay, U.S. Marine Corps veteran and acclaimed author of Redeployment, as he explores themes of war, service, masculinity, and the lasting impact of conflict on individuals and society. Drawing from his experience serving in Iraq and his award-winning literary work, Klay offers powerful insight into storytelling, culture, and the realities of modern warfare.

2026 Fall Choirfest

When:  Oct. 14, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Location: Val A. Browning Center | Austad Auditorium
Tickets Required

Join the Weber State Choirs for an exciting evening of music to kick off our new season! Experience a dynamic program featuring selections drawn from a wide variety of genres. 

Browning Presents! American Patchwork Quartet with Fabiola Mendez. Co-Sponsored with Onstage Ogden.

When:  Oct. 14, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Location: The Monarch
Tickets Required

American Patchwork Quartet brings a Grammy-nominated collision of folk, jazz, and Hindustani classical to Ogden on a Wednesday night built for discovery.

Picture “The Wayfaring Stranger” and “Oh Shenandoah” cracked open, rewired, and sung back to you through traditions from three continents. Then add Fabiola Méndez and the ten strings of Puerto Rico’s national instrument, and the evening starts to take shape. 

Hurst Artist-in-Residence: Pepon Osario

When:  TBD
Location: Kimball Arts Building
Free and Open to the Public

Luminescence

When:  Oct. 22, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Location: Val A. Browning Center | Austad Auditorium
Tickets Required

Join the Weber State Symphonic Band for an evening of enLIGHTening music!

Opera Scenes

When:  Oct. 29-30, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Location: Val A. Browning Center | Eccles Black Box Theatre
Tickets Required

Enjoy an evening of dramatic storytelling and powerful vocal performances as students present scenes from some of opera’s most beloved works. Featuring a variety of characters, emotions, and musical styles, Opera Scenes highlights the artistry, talent, and collaboration at the heart of operatic performance.

Browning Presents! Manual Cinema Presents: The 4th Witch

When:  Nov. 3, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Location: Val A. Browning Center | Austad Auditorium
Free and Open to the Public

From Emmy Award–winning performance collective Manual Cinema, The 4th Witch is a visually stunning reimagining of Shakespeare’s Macbeth told through shadow puppetry, live music, and actors in silhouette. The story follows a young girl who escapes war, learns witchcraft, and seeks vengeance against the warlord who destroyed her home. Exploring themes of grief, war, and cycles of violence, this inventive production is recommended for ages 12 and up.

Visiting Artist Lecture by Melissa Melero-Moose

When:  Nov. 5, 2026 | 6 PM
Location: Kimball Arts Building | Room143
Free and Open to the Public 

Melissa Melero-Moose is a Northern Paiute/Modoc mixed-media artist whose work is inspired by the landscapes and cultural traditions of the Great Basin. Using organic materials like willow, sand, and reeds, her textured abstract works reflect Indigenous knowledge, basketry traditions, and deep connections to land and community.

WSSO: Movie Score Selections

When:  Nov. 6, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Location: Val A. Browning Center | Austad Auditorium
Tickets Required

Come enjoy the sensational selection of acclaimed movie soundtracks like E.T., Narnia, Out of Africa, Cinema Paradiso, Kung Fu Panda, by composers like Williams, Powell, Zimmer, Shore and others.

Much Ado About Nothing

When:  November 6–7 & 11–14, 2026 | 7 PM
Matinee: November 14 | 2 PM
Location: Val A. Browning Center | Allred Theatre
Tickets Required

Set in the French Quarter of New Orleans during Mardi Gras, Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing follows the witty sparring of Beatrice and Benedick alongside the romance of Claudio and Hero, whose relationship is threatened by deception and scandal. Filled with sharp humor, wordplay, and heartfelt moments, this timeless comedy explores love, gossip, and forgiveness.

Wind and Percussion Chamber Music

When:  Nov. 10, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Location: Val A. Browning Center | Garrison Choral Room
Free and Open to the Public

An engaging evening of chamber music showcasing wind and percussion instruments in intimate ensemble settings.

String Chamber Music Fall Concert

When:  Nov. 17, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Location: Val A. Browning Center | Garrison Choral Room
Free and Open to the Public

WSU string area students will perform exciting chamber music gems in various groups, including string quartets and trios. Collaborating and performing on their own, the students will be sharing the repertoire they’ve prepared throughout the semester.

THE FIELD | Fall into Dance

When:  Nov 18 | 5:30 PM, Nov 19–21 | 7:30 PM
Matinee: Nov 21 | 2 PM 
Location: Val A. Browning Center | Eccles Black Box Theatre
Tickets Required

THE FIELD | Fall into Dance is back inviting audiences to reconsider what dance can be in a world marked by division and uncertainty. THE FIELD is a platform to new student choreographers and Moving Company, under the direction of Adjunct Faculty Stacee Perry, to position movement as a dialogue across cultures, identities, and lived experiences.

Rooted in a legacy of empowerment, discovery, and community, THE FIELD presents local, regional, and national works that ask how the body carries history, how movement fosters connection, and how art can respond to division with clarity and purpose.

WSU Guitar Ensembles Concert

When:  Nov. 30, 2026 | 7 PM
Location: Val A. Browning Center | Garrison Choral Room
Free and Open to the Public

Join our community guitar orchestra and ensembles for an evening of music featuring a vibrant selection of works performed on both nylon and steel-string guitars. From rich harmonies to energetic rhythms, this concert showcases the versatility and beauty of the guitar in a welcoming and engaging performance for all audiences.

Carol of Drums Festival

When:  Dec. 1, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Location: Val A. Browning Center | Allred Theatre
Tickets Required

The Weber State University Percussion Ensemble welcomes you to our Annual Carol of Drums Festival. The WSU Percussion Ensemble will showcase original works and arrangements by students and faculty and invites you to come and celebrate the holidays with us.

Our concert will feature performances by the WSU Percussion Orchestra; WSU Percussion Chamber Ensembles; WSU Marimba Ensemble; the WSU Steel Pan Ensemble, Pantastica; WSU Drumline; and special guests from the Ogden Community. 

Speech Showcase

When:  Dec. 3, 2026 | 7 PM
Location: Elizabeth Hall | Room 229
Free and Open to the Public

An inspiring evening of student voices and storytelling as the top speakers from COMM 1020 take the stage to present speeches on topics they are passionate about. Selected from all COMM 1020 classes, these outstanding students showcase the power of communication, creativity, and public speaking through engaging and thought-provoking presentations.

Songs of the Season

When:  Dec. 3, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Location: Val A. Browning Center | Austad Auditorium
Tickets Required

Join the Symphonic Band as we celebrate the holidays with "Songs of the Season," a concert filled with classics guaranteed to leave you filled with holiday cheer. 

BFA Thesis Exhibition

When:  Dec. 4 - 11, 2026
Location: Kimball Arts Building | Shaw Gallery 
Free and Open to the Public

Celebrating the creativity, talent, and hard work of our graduating art and design students at this capstone showcase. Featuring a diverse range of projects and artistic perspectives, the exhibition highlights the innovative work students have developed throughout their academic journey and offers a glimpse into the next generation of artists and designers.

Tidings of Joy: 41st Annual Holiday Choir Concert

When:  Dec. 6, 2026 | 5:30 & 8 PM
Location: TBD 
Tickets Required

Come celebrate the holiday season at the Weber State Choir's 41st Annual Holiday Choir Concert featuring the Weber State Symphony Orchestra. Tickets for this popular event go quickly, so get yours today!