ARTS EVENT ROUNDUP: NOV. 28 TO DEC. 1 – The Arizona State Press


It’s almost the end of the semester! Celebrate the end of the school year and the beginning of the holidays with some of the arts events around campus.

Head to the Arizona Ballroom in the Memorial Union at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 28, for a unique showcase of creative work by Indigenous women. Celebrate with the artists and enjoy free food.

Enjoy the photography of your fellow students at this end-of-semester photo showcase hosted by the Poly Photography Club on Friday, Dec. 1, starting at 11 a.m. in the TV Lounge of the Student Union.

Visit the Harry Wood Gallery on Tuesday, Nov. 28, at 5:30 p.m. to celebrate the photographers featured in the ongoing “Oak Flat: Tailings of Copper” exhibit. The free gallery is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Celebrate the work of MFA student Kyla Culbertson at the opening reception of her exhibition “Beyond the Surface” on Friday, Dec. 1, at 6 p.m. in the Step Gallery. 

‘De-Construction: by Popular Demand’ Exhibit, Vault Gallery until Dec. 8.

‘Hommage de Jules Massenet: Confluence of Art Forms’ Exhibit, Music Library until Dec. 15.

Get your stress out through song! Check out the amphitheater behind the Applied Arts Pavilion on the Polytechnic campus on Thursday, Nov. 30, for a karaoke night with the Polymetric Music Club. The event starts at 6 p.m. and will also offer free food.

Experience AZNA Dance at their Fall Showcase on Friday, Dec. 1, in the SDFC’s Serenity Studio starting at 6:30 p.m. Club and community members will show off their dance skills, freestyle ability and choreography to all who attend.

Head to the Infinity Studio in the SDFC for a special performance by K-Pop Dance Evolution. The show will begin at 6 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 1, and audience members will also have a chance to win an album during the event.

Join MECHA de ASU in the Senita Ballroom on Tuesday, Nov. 28, at 5:30 p.m. for a benefit concert supporting the Industrial Workers of the World’s Phoenix branch.

Need to escape the stress of finals? Fusion on First will host a de-stress sound bath session facilitated by Tony Obr using modular synthesizers and crystal singing bowls on Thursday, Nov. 30, starting at 6 p.m.

Bring your instruments to a holiday jam session with the Music Therapy Student Organization at ASU! Head to the MET lab on Friday, Dec. 1, at 11 a.m. to join the fun.

Tempe Center for the Arts will host  Baruch Meir’s piano students for a performance on Tuesday, Nov. 28, at 10 a.m. This performance is free, but seats are limited, so RSVP.

ASU Philharmonia invites you to join them in an epic musical journey on Tuesday, Nov. 28, starting at 7:30 p.m. in the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium. Tickets are $12 each for general admission.

Enjoy three hours of free live music performed by ASU’s rock band and hosted by ASU School of Music, Dance, Theatre on Wednesday, Nov. 29, starting at 6 p.m. in the Nelson Fine Arts Plaza.

Head to the Evelyn Smith Music Theatre on Wednesday, Nov. 29, at 7:30 p.m. to celebrate as the ASU Mariachi Ensemble presents its semester culmination concert in a free performance!

Explore America’s musical legacy as presented by the ASU Symphony Orchestra on Thursday, Nov. 30, at 7:30 p.m. in the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium. Tickets are $12 for general admission.

Head to the Civic Space Park on Friday, Dec. 1, at 6 p.m. for the ASU Popular Music program’s ensemble concert. Celebrate the work of your fellow students alongside their friends and family members!

Visit the Katzin Concert Hall on Sunday, Dec. 3, at 2:30 p.m. for a free concert performed by the ASU Community Music School students and hosted by the ASU School of Music, Dance, Theatre. 

Edited by Sadie Buggle, Walker Smith and Caera Learmonth.


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Claire van DorenThe Echo Editor

Claire van Doren is the Echo desk editor, using her English Literature and Journalism majors to bring insightful, thought-provoking pieces to The State Press. She has a deep love of storytelling that extends to articles, television, podcasts, and novels. 


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