General Events
Thursday, October 1, 2026
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SPEAK stands for Song, Poetry, Art, and Knowledge. It is an open-mic public performance space at Krannert Art Museum curated by local artist, Shaya Robinson, featuring guest performers and welcoming all to the mic.
Friday, October 2, 2026
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Turn. Turning. TURNT is a compelling triptych by award-winning Dance at Illinois professor, choreographer, and director Dr. Cynthia Oliver that captures movement, memory, and resilience across three distinct yet interconnected works titled: Tether, Fallow, and Summon, Sow, Reap.
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Illinois Soul and Krannert Center for the Performing Arts are collaborating to bring you TURNT, a powerful triptych from award-winning Dance at Illinois professor, choreographer and director Dr. Cynthia Oliver. Featuring Dance at Illinois alumni and an accomplished creative team, this immersive experience blends dance, music, visual art and design.
Saturday, October 3, 2026
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Illinois Soul and Krannert Center for the Performing Arts are collaborating to bring you TURNT, a powerful triptych from award-winning Dance at Illinois professor, choreographer and director Dr. Cynthia Oliver. Featuring Dance at Illinois alumni and an accomplished creative team, this immersive experience blends dance, music, visual art and design.
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Turn. Turning. TURNT is a compelling triptych by award-winning Dance at Illinois professor, choreographer, and director Dr. Cynthia Oliver that captures movement, memory, and resilience across three distinct yet interconnected works titled: Tether, Fallow, and Summon, Sow, Reap.
Monday, October 5, 2026
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
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Dom Flemons, one of the country’s leading banjo scholars and performing artists, will provide a spell-binding performance discussion about America’s rich black banjo legacies to help kick off this year’s CU Folk and Roots Festival. Join us for an evening of American roots music – everything from country, folk, and bluegrass to Americana and the blues.
Thursday, October 8, 2026
Friday, October 9, 2026
Monday, October 12, 2026
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Thursday, October 15, 2026
Friday, October 16, 2026
Monday, October 19, 2026
Thursday, October 22, 2026
Friday, October 23, 2026
Monday, October 26, 2026
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Thursday, October 29, 2026
Friday, October 30, 2026
Monday, November 2, 2026
Thursday, November 5, 2026
Friday, November 6, 2026
Monday, November 9, 2026
Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Thursday, November 12, 2026
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SPEAK stands for Song, Poetry, Art, and Knowledge. It is an open-mic public performance space at Krannert Art Museum curated by local artist, Shaya Robinson, featuring guest performers and welcoming all to the mic.
Friday, November 13, 2026
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Enjoy a free concert featuring the Music & Performing Arts Library’s Steinway Duo-Art Reproducing Piano! See the piano in action and learn more about the instrument and roll collection. This is an informal even and all are welcome!
Monday, November 16, 2026
Thursday, November 19, 2026
Monday, November 30, 2026
Thursday, December 3, 2026
Friday, December 4, 2026
Monday, December 7, 2026
Tuesday, December 8, 2026
Sunday, January 31, 2027
Thursday, February 11, 2027
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SPEAK stands for Song, Poetry, Art, and Knowledge. It is an open-mic public performance space at Krannert Art Museum curated by local artist, Shaya Robinson, featuring guest performers and welcoming all to the mic.
Thursday, March 4, 2027
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SPEAK stands for Song, Poetry, Art, and Knowledge. It is an open-mic public performance space at Krannert Art Museum curated by local artist, Shaya Robinson, featuring guest performers and welcoming all to the mic.
Thursday, April 1, 2027
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SPEAK stands for Song, Poetry, Art, and Knowledge. It is an open-mic public performance space at Krannert Art Museum curated by local artist, Shaya Robinson, featuring guest performers and welcoming all to the mic.
