Impulse Magazine
A yearly summary of upcoming event season that speaks to the impulse of the College of Humanities and Fine Arts to inspire, shape culture, expand minds, and foment change.
School of the Arts
In addition to presenting Music and Theatre events, the School of the Arts is also the home to several other campus-based arts organizations.
Featured Event
Clue, Theatre Production
October 9-12 stage play
Music, Theatre, and Dance Events - Fall 2025
October 9-12 - Clue, Theatre Production | Harlen Adams Theatre
October 18 - Soul-Cyology, Jazz XPress Concert | Saturday, 7:30 p.m. | Harlen Adams Theatre
October 25 - Sing the World Awake, Choral Concert | Saturday, 7:30 p.m. | Harlen Adams Theatre
November 1 - Radiant Overtones, Wind Ensemble Concert | Saturday, 7:30 p.m. | Harlen Adams Theatre
November 4 - Musical Potpourri, Concert Band/Jazz Too | Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. | Harlen Adams Theatre
November 14-16 - A Year with Frog and Toad, Theatre Production | Larry Wismer Theatre
November 18 - Festive Fanfares, Clarinet and Brass Choirs | Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. | ARTS Recital Hall
December 6-7 - Glorious Sounds of the Season | 7:30p.m. | Harlen Adams Theatre
Art and Humanities Events - Fall 2025
September 2 -December 13 - Turner Museum, Nexo Entre Raices | Nexus Between Roots
September 9 - November 22 - University Galleries | Faculty Exhibition, Office Hours
September 11 - University Galleries, Opening Reception | Faculty Exhibition, Office Hours | Thursday, 5:30 p.m.
September 23-November 15 - University Galleries | Linda Lopez and Mathew McConnell
September 25 - University Galleries, Opening Reception | Linda Lopez and Mathew McConnellThursday, 6:30 p.m.
October 2 - Turner Museum, Artist Talk and Reception, Nexo Entre Raices | Nexus Between Roots | Thursday, 5:30 p.m., Ruth Rowland-Taylor Recital Hall
October 15 - Humanities Center, Fred Arroyo | Wednesday, 7:30p.m. | ARTS Recital Hall
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Buy Tickets to Special Performances
The University Box Office sells tickets to special student performances. Make sure to filter by "School of the Arts" when reviewing this Chico Performances event list.
BFA Open Studios
Open Studios is an event that involves our BFA students showcasing their best work from the semester to the public. Everyone is welcome to join the Art and Art History Department in viewing and talking with each artist. The studio spaces are opened up and the community is encouraged to come explore!
Find Events on CatsConnect
Browse these HFA pages on CatsConnect, the platform for student clubs and University events.
Janet Turner Print Museum
The Turner is home to more than 4,000 prints by artists from over 40 countries. Visit one of our many changing exhibitions, attend a visiting artist talk, or go behind the scenes in the collection archive.
Humanities Center
The Humanities Center creates and nurtures an interdisciplinary culture of ideas. Each year a theme is selected, and prominent scholars and artists are invited to give presentations on campus. In addition to talks by outside speakers, the Center regularly hosts informal talks, debates and panel discussions.
Music, Theatre and Dance Department
The Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance aims to provide students with opportunities to excel through disciplined study, practice, and access to high-quality facilities, classes, performance ensembles, and productions.