This spring, Occidental College offers an amazing lineup of arts events across campus, bringing together theater, music, poetry, film, and visual art.
From outdoor performances and major musical productions to exhibitions and student showcases, the season highlights the work of faculty, students, visiting artists, and alumni. Whether you’re drawn to live performance, experimental sound, or literary conversation, these events invite the Oxy community and the public to engage with art in many forms.
For venue and ticket information, view all event listings at oxy.edu/events
OXY ARTS
OXY ARTS and campus partners present a series of conversations, exhibitions, screenings, and workshops that explore poetry, sound, materiality, and creative exchange across disciplines.
Opening Reception:Roksana Pirouzmand: everything was once something else
February 12, 6:00–8:00 pm | OXY ARTS on York
Celebrate the opening of a solo exhibition by Wanlass Artist in Residence Roksana Pirouzmand, featuring new sculptural works that explore transformation, sound, and interconnectedness.
Film Screening & Conversation:The Tuba Thieves
February 23, 7:00–9:30 pm | Choi Auditorium
A screening of Alison O’Daniel’s experimental documentary on sound, loss, and Deaf gain in Los Angeles, followed by a moderated conversation with the director and ASL interpretation.
Artist Talk: Roksana Pirouzmand & Candice Lin in Conversation
March 3, 7:00–8:30 pm | OXY ARTS on York
An in-gallery dialogue between artists Roksana Pirouzmand and Candice Lin reflecting on shared material practices, mentorship, and pedagogy.
An Evening of Poetry with Sholeh Wolpé
March 28, 7:00–8:30 pm
Iranian-American poet, writer, and translator Sholeh Wolpé presents a reading of work that is political, lyrical, and unflinching.
Fruiting Bodies: A Speculative Sound and Story Workshop with Umi Hsu
April 9, 7:00–8:30 pm | OXY ARTS on York
Sound artist Umi Hsu leads a performance lecture and participatory workshop using a living fungi synthesizer to explore storytelling, oral history, and speculative futures.
Theater at Oxy
The Department of Theater & Performance Studies presents two exciting productions this semester, showcasing both experimental, site-specific work and large-scale musical theater.
Calf Scramble
April 2–4 at 7:30 pm | Grassy area between Herrick Chapel and the Library
Directed by Alana Dietze, this outdoor studio production is a darkly funny and fiercely original coming-of-age story set in an East Texas barn, where five teenage girls raise calves while grappling with faith, competition, and girlhood. Free and open to the public—no reservations required.
Head Over Heels
April 17–19 & 24–26 at 7:30 pm; May 16 at 8:30 pm | Keck Theater
Directed by Laural Meade with music direction by Desiree Lavertu, this exuberant spring musical brings the music of The Go-Go’s to the stage in a joyful love story about a royal family racing to save their kingdom, and discovering themselves along the way.
Music at Oxy
The Music Department’s spring calendar features faculty recitals, student showcases, ensemble performances, and concerts across classical, jazz, choral, and experimental traditions.
Jin-Shan Dai Faculty Recital
February 20, 5:30–6:30 pm | Bird Studio (Booth Hall)
Los Angeles Philharmonic violinist and Oxy professor Jin-Shan Dai presents an evening recital of solo and chamber repertoire.
Occidental Symphony Orchestra – Youth Concert
February 28, 4:00–5:00 pm | Thorne Hall
The Symphony Orchestra performs its annual Youth Concert, welcoming young audiences to experience orchestral music live.
Michael Larco & Gloria Lum Faculty Recital
March 6, 7:00–8:00 pm | Bird Studio (Booth Hall)
Oxy professors and LA Phil musicians Michael Larco and Gloria Lum present a faculty recital featuring string works.
String Faculty Concert
March 23, 7:30–8:30 pm | Bird Studio (Booth Hall)
LAPhil musicians and Oxy faculty perform a concert highlighting the string repertoire.
Glee Club Pops Concert
April 12, 5:00–6:00 pm | Booth Hall Courtyard
The Oxy Glee Club presents its annual Pops Concert featuring popular and contemporary favorites.
Chamber Music Concert
April 17, 7:30–8:30 pm | Bird Studio (Booth Hall)
Student musicians perform chamber works in an intimate concert setting.
Chamber Jazz
April 18, 7:30–8:30 pm | OXY ARTS on York
Student jazz ensembles take the stage for the spring installment of Chamber Jazz.
Afro-Cuban Drumming Concert
April 23, 7:30–8:30 pm | Bird Studio (Booth Hall)
An energetic concert celebrating Afro-Cuban rhythms and percussion traditions.
Jazz Ensemble Concert
April 24, 7:30–8:30 pm | Booth Hall Courtyard
The Oxy Jazz Ensemble performs its spring concert of classic and contemporary jazz.
Occidental Symphony Orchestra – Spring Concert
April 25, 4:00–5:00 pm | Thorne Hall
The Symphony Orchestra closes the season with its Spring 2026 concert.
Spring Choral Concert
April 26, 4:00–5:00 pm | Herrick Chapel
Oxy’s choral ensembles present a program spanning genres and traditions.
Composition Seminar Concert
April 27, 7:30–8:30 pm | Bird Studio (Booth Hall)
Student composers premiere original works written during the semester.
Songwriting Showcase
April 28, 7:30–8:30 pm | Bird Studio (Booth Hall)
An evening of original songs performed by student songwriters.
Alumni Choir Concert
May 3, 4:00–5:00 pm | Herrick Chapel
Oxy alumni return to campus for a choral concert celebrating community and shared musical history.
Glee Club Senior Concert
May 16, 4:00–5:00 pm | Herrick Chapel
The Glee Club honors its graduating seniors with a final concert of the academic year.
All events are open to the public unless otherwise noted, join us and be part of the conversation, the audience, and the celebration of art at Oxy.
