Community Calendar

Ever wanted to try something totally new? Our Beginner Balinese Gamelan class is a hands-on introduction to one of the world’s most vibrant musical traditions. No prior experience needed — just an open mind and a willingness to learn! Starts Oct 12 at Nusantara Arts. 🎶

Class Fees are sliding scale to ensure people with any economic status may participate.

Join us for a Sunday afternoon concert! A trio of musicians from the Colored Musicians Club will bring live jazz to the Central Library.

Free and open to the public in the Ring of Knowledge (Main Floor).

Curious about Javanese gamelan? Join our 6-week Intro to Javanese Gamelan class starting October 15, where you’ll learn theory, instrument techniques, and the cultural roots behind the music. A rare chance to dive into something new and transformative in a community oriented setting.

Class Fees are sliding scale to ensure people with any economic status may participate.

A masterclass for students will be offered by the Galvin Cello Quartet at 10 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 19, on campus. Registration required.

After 30 years of touring with acclaimed Celtic Rock band Enter the Haggis, Craig Downie knows how to entertain. Enter the Haggis focused on the fan experience, creating music with a perfect balance between innovation and tradition, and making the band a staple at PACs and festivals. Haggis X-1 features Craig’s piping, vocals, songwriting and loveable sense of humour, surrounded by Enter the Haggis bandmates Tom Barraco and Trevor Lewington on drums/vocals and guitar/vocals. Fans of Celtic Rock and longtime supporters of Enter the Haggis won't want to miss this opportunity to experience Haggis X-1.

Ever wanted to try something totally new? Our Beginner Balinese Gamelan class is a hands-on introduction to one of the world’s most vibrant musical traditions. No prior experience needed — just an open mind and a willingness to learn! Starts Oct 12 at Nusantara Arts. 🎶

Class Fees are sliding scale to ensure people with any economic status may participate.

Curious about Javanese gamelan? Join our 6-week Intro to Javanese Gamelan class starting October 15, where you’ll learn theory, instrument techniques, and the cultural roots behind the music. A rare chance to dive into something new and transformative in a community oriented setting.

Class Fees are sliding scale to ensure people with any economic status may participate.

Join our FREE beginner Javanese gamelan class!
Six weeks of fun community oriented gamelan music classes. We will discuss and practice basic Javanese gamelan skills, theories and methods in an inclusive and fun environment. Sessions are led in a Javanese community oriented style and will focus on players learning several instrument types.

Class Topics will include but are not limited to:
Basic introduction to gamelan instruments, form and function.
Cultural contexts of gamelan music genres and related art forms like wayang and dance.
How to hold mallets properly and play several gamelan instruments.
How to listen to gamelan music as a player and listener.
Structure of a gamelan music piece.
How do devise elaborating parts on Peking and Bonang instruments.

Ever wanted to try something totally new? Our Beginner Balinese Gamelan class is a hands-on introduction to one of the world’s most vibrant musical traditions. No prior experience needed — just an open mind and a willingness to learn! Starts Oct 12 at Nusantara Arts. 🎶

Class Fees are sliding scale to ensure people with any economic status may participate.

Curious about Javanese gamelan? Join our 6-week Intro to Javanese Gamelan class starting October 15, where you’ll learn theory, instrument techniques, and the cultural roots behind the music. A rare chance to dive into something new and transformative in a community oriented setting.

Class Fees are sliding scale to ensure people with any economic status may participate.