Upcoming Arts Events

Witness for the Prosecution

The remarkable Agatha Christie is perhaps the world’s most famous mystery writer. Her works are reportedly outsold only by Shakespeare and the Bible....

More Than Meets the Eye exhibit image

Featuring photographs from the Houck Medford Collection (Special Collections & Archives) and the WFU Art Department Print Collection Special Collections &...

Human Evolution: Hot Topics in Paleoanthropology

This student-curated exhibit features fossil models, images, and reconstructions to tell the story of how human beings developed into the most unique species...

Life after Death: Celebrating Day of the Dead

Día de Muertos is a festive time when families remember their dead and honor the continuity of life. The celebration has roots in both ancient pre-Hispanic...

MINE: What is Ours in the Wake of Extraction

The exhibit features contemporary artworks by the Etochime Harakbut Artist Collective that amplify Indigenous worldviews, specifically as they pertain to...

Chinese Bride's Cup

Steeped in ancient traditions, tea is consumed all over the world embodying unique characteristics within different cultures. Mindfulness is the practice of...

Sara Berkeley Poetry Reading

Poet and hospice nurse Sara Berkeley will read from her newest collection, Some of the Things I've Seen (WFU Press, 2023) on Saturday, 9/30, at 6 pm. The...

Faculty Recital: Peter Kairoff, piano

The Wake Forest University Department of Music presents a solo recital from professor of piano Peter Kairoff. Dr. Kairoff will perform a solo recital with...

Eric G. Wilson "Point Blank" Film Screening & Book Talk

The Department of English invites you to join us for a film screening and discussion in celebration of Professor Eric G. Wilson's new book on John Boorman's...

Why Private Philanthropy is Important in Supporting the Arts and Humanities: A Conversation

Join us for a wide-ranging conversation between Jennifer Finkel, Acquavella Curator of Wake Forest’s Art Collections, and SCA donor/documentary photographer...

Performance Hour

Informal performances for WFU Department of Music students registered in individual instruction or small ensembles this semester. This event is free and...

Wind Ensemble Concert: An Afternoon of Classics

The WFU Department of Music presents a concert featuring the WFU Wind Ensemble performing beloved classical compositions. This event is free and all are...

Guest Recital: Sebastián Molina, guitar

The WFU Department of Music welcomes Chilean guitarist Sebastián Molina, performing a diverse program featuring compositions from Chilean artists. This event...

The poet Cole Swensen in a white shirt.

This is a poetry reading by two brilliant writers. COLE SWENSEN is the author of 19 books of poetry, most recently Art in Time (Nightboat Books, 2021), and...

Choral Alumni Reunion Concert

The WFU Department of Music welcomes back our Choral Alumni! Join Wake Choirs with Dr. Christopher Gilliam (Director of Choral Activities), Dr. Brian...

The Prayers of Both Could Not Be Answered: Film Screening & Panel

On October 23, 2023, at 5:30 pm, there will be a special screening of, “The Prayers of Both Could Not Be Answered,” by Danny Drysdale, a new and...

Guest Artists Recital: Douglas Jurs, piano and Jennifer Lien, soprano

The WFU Department of Music welcomes renowned pianist Douglas Jurs and soprano Jennifer Lien to present their innovative program, "Juxtapositions," exploring...

Secrest Artists Series: Dublin Guitar Quartet

The Dublin Guitar Quartet has dedicated its career with to performing contemporary music, which makes the ensemble unique within its genre. With the help of...

Virtual Wavelengths: Jairo Moreno

The WFU Department of Music is excited to host Jairo Moreno as part of our Virtual Wavelengths virtual speaker series. Jairo Moreno is a Professor of...

10/27 10am
Virtual Event
Turning 15 on the Road to Freedom

“My story is about being able to help change things no matter what your age.” -- Lynda Blackmon Lowery Alongside Martin Luther King Jr. and her neighbors...

WFU Symphony Orchestra featuring Courtney Jones, trumpet

The WFU Department of Music and the WFU Symphony Orchestra present Paving the Way: Origin Stories, welcoming acclaimed award-winning trumpeter Courtney Jones...

"Considering Matthew Shepard" - WFU Concert Choir with the Winston-Salem Symphony Chorus

In October of 1998, Matthew Shepard, a young, gay student at the University of Wyoming in Laramie was kidnapped, severely beaten, tied to a fence and left to...

WFU Symphony Orchestra Halloween Concert

The WFU Department of Music and WFU Symphony Orchestra invite kids, families, and community members to experience an evening filled with mystery, excitement,...

trees at sunset

A reading of work by WFU Poet-scholars

Student Showcase 2023

The WFU Department of Music presents the Fall 2023 Student Showcase. This annual student showcase features select students, honored for exemplary...

Chamber Choir Concert

The WFU Department of Music and WFU Choirs invite you to join the university's premier choral ensemble as they perform works from the Middle Ages to the...

Fall Student Chamber Music Concert

The Wake Forest University Department of Music presents a concert featuring accomplished student musicians, performing a variety of small ensemble music for...

Fall Faculty & Guest Artist Concert

The Fall Faculty & Guest Artist Concert will feature contemporary, jazz, and classical ballet choreography by our dance faculty and renowned guest...

Jazz Ensemble Concert

The WFU Department of Music presents the Fall 2023 Jazz Ensemble Concert. This event is free and all are welcome!

Theo Von: Return of the Rat

Comedian Theo Von will appear at Joel Coliseum on Friday, Nov 17, 2023. Von can be seen and heard weekly on his widely popular podcasts that garner millions...

Secrest Artists Series: Emily D’Angelo, Mezzo Soprano

Mezzo-soprano Emily D'Angelo, Lincoln Center Emerging Artist 2020, is "one of the finest young singers in the world" (NY Times) and has continued her...

Collegium Musicum Concert: UPDATED

The Collegium Musicum November 30th concert has been cancelled. The Collegium Musicum ensemble will perform at the Student Chamber Ensemble Concert on...

Performance Hour

Informal performances from WFU Department of Music students registered in individual instruction or small ensembles this semester. This event is free...

Bert Kreischer: Tops Off World Tour

The world tour of renowned comedian, actor, host, and author Bert Kreischer comes to the Joel Coliseum on Friday, December 1. Tickets for LJVM Coliseum...

Wind Ensemble Concert: The Elements

The WFU Department of Music presents a concert featuring the WFU Wind Ensemble performing compositions inspired by the elements. This event is free and all...

Virtual Wavelengths: Brian Hiatt

The WFU Department of Music is excited to host Brian Hiatt as part of our Virtual Wavelengths virtual speaker series. Brian Hiatt is a Senior Writer at...

12/4 9am
Virtual Event
Virtual Wavelengths: Inon Zur

The WFU Department of Music is excited to host EMMY award-winner and three-time BAFTA-nominated composer Inon Zur as part of our Virtual Wavelengths virtual...

12/5 9:30am
Virtual Event
Gamelan Giri Murti and Chinese Ensemble Concert

The WFU Department of Music presents a concert featuring WFU's Gamelan Giri Murti and Chinese Ensemble. WFU's Gamelan Giri Murti is a percussion and dance...

Spirit of the Season: A Holiday Gala

The WFU Department of Music, WFU Choirs, and the WFU Symphony Orchestra present a concert filled with holiday classics! Don't miss this fun and exciting...

Bill Gaither Vocal Band Christmas Tour

For nearly half a century, multi-Grammy and Dove Award winner, Bill Gaither has been a musical trailblazer. His reputation as a performer, songwriter and...