Sunday, November 1
Thursday – Saturday, November 5-7

Department of Performing Arts presents “Come From Away”

McCrary Theatre, Center for the Arts
Nov. 5, 6, 7 at 7:30 p.m.; Nov. 1, 7 at 2 p.m.

Book, Music and Lyrics by Irene Sankoff and David Hein
Directed by Jacob Brent
Choreographer: Courtney Liu
Music Director: Haidee Dollak

Based on the true story of the time when the isolated community of Gander, Newfoundland, played host to the world. What started as an average day in a small town turned into an international sleepover, when 38 planes carrying thousands of people from around the globe were diverted to Gander’s airstrip on September 11, 2001. Undaunted by culture clashes and language barriers, the people of Gander cheered the stranded travelers with music, an open bar and the recognition that we’re part of a global family. Admission: Tickets are $15 or free with valid Elon ID and available beginning October 9 at .

Tuesday, November 3

þ Chorale Fall Concert

Whitley Auditorium, 7:30 p.m.
Gerald R. Knight, conductor

The Chorale performs a variety of secular and sacred works. Sponsored by the Department of Music

Thursday, November 5

þ Orchestra Fall Concert

Whitley Auditorium, 7:30 p.m.
Stephen A. Futrell, conductor

The Elon Orchestra presents suites of film scores for strings from “Psycho”, “the Dutchess” and Harry Potter. Sponsored by the Department of Music

Monday, November 9

Student Juried Exhibition

Gallery 406 at Arts West, opening reception, 5 p.m.
Exhibition continues through December 3

This annual juried art exhibition represents the strongest art from þ students. Media ranging from ceramics, photography, painting, printmaking and intermedia will be represented in the exhibition.

Monday, November 9

Brian Hare, “Survival of the Friendliest”

Whitley Auditorium, 7:30 p.m.
Liberal Arts Forum Lecture

Brian Hare is a renowned evolutionary anthropologist and professor at Duke University who directs the Duke Canine Cognition Center. He is famous for his research on dog intelligence, having co-authored the book “The Genius of Dogs” and popularized the “Survival of the Friendliest“ theory regarding dog domestication. Just as humans recognize intention, Hare says dogs also recognize and respond to human requests, words, gestures and intentions, and they work to solve problems. This new understanding of dogs has also revealed how friendliness is the key to our own origins and future.

Tuesday, November 10

Diwali

McKinnon Hall, Moseley Center, 5:30 p.m.

The Hindu festival of lights commemorates the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil. Experience Elon’s holiday celebration through traditional food and dance and songs and stories from students, faculty, staff and community members. Sponsored by the Truitt Center for Religious and Spiritual Life

Tuesday, November 10

Tectonic Plates: Alamance County’s Science Café with Bilal Ghandour, “Hooked on the Feed: The Psychology of Social Media Obsession”

Burlington Beer Works, 103 E. Front Street, Burlington, NC, 7 p.m.

Each month on 2nd Tuesdays, learn cutting edge science in a relaxed atmosphere without all the technical jargon. The series runs from September to December, information is available at . In November, Tectonic Plates welcomes þ Associate Professor of Psychology Bilal Ghandour, who will present on social media.

Tuesday, November 10

EST – élan standard time

McCrary Theatre, Center for the Arts, 7:30 p.m.
Stephen A. Futrell, conductor

Latin and classic standards from the swing era with rhythm section and student soloists. Sponsored by the Department of Music

Wednesday, November 11

Carole Ann Walker International Lectureship
with Kyle Carpenter

McCrary Theatre, Center for the Arts, 11 a.m.
2026-27 þ Speaker Series “Bold Leadership”

A United States Marine and the youngest living recipient of the Medal of Honor, Lance Cpl. Kyle Carpenter is recognized for extraordinary heroism during his service in Afghanistan. In 2010, he sustained life-threatening injuries after throwing himself on a grenade to protect a fellow Marine, an act of valor that led to years of recovery and more than 40 surgeries. After recuperating, Carpenter set and achieved ambitious personal goals, including completing a college degree, running a marathon and traveling internationally. He is the author of the memoir “You Are Worth It: Building a Life Worth Fighting For,” which chronicles his journey of resilience and purpose.
Admission: Tickets are free with a reservation beginning October 21 at

Friday, November 13

“Pérez Rodríguez”, 2024, film screening with English subtitles

Directed by Humberto Tavárez (Dominican Republic)
Turner Theatre, Schar Hall, 5:30 p.m.

Part of the film series, “En los márgenes del hogar/On the Margins of Home: Nation, Family and Identity in Contemporary Hispanic and Latin American Cinema.” Sponsored by the Department of World Languages and Cultures with screening rights provided through a Pragda Spanish Film Club Grant. Each screening will include a brief introduction and a post-screening conversation.

Friday, November 13

þ Jazz Fall Concert

McCrary Theatre, Center for the Arts, 7:30 p.m.
Directed by Alex Heitlinger

Join the Elon Jazz Ensembles for a celebration of America’s 250th anniversary with the vibrant sounds of the uniquely American musical artform known as jazz. Featuring a collection of fresh arrangements of beloved American classics, this concert reimagines music from throughout our nation’s history, bringing new life to familiar favorites in a performance that honors the past while looking toward a brighter future. Sponsored by the Department of Music

Friday – Sunday, November 13-15

Department of Performing Arts presents “Marauders’ Midnight”, the Fall Dance Concert

Roberts Studio Theatre, Scott Studios at Arts West
Nov. 13, 14 at 7:30 p.m., Nov. 14, 15 at 2p.m.

Artistic Director: Eli Motley

“Marauders’ Midnight” will present the choreography of four faculty works and four student works within a reimagined framework of A Tribe Called Quest’s album, “Midnight Marauders.” Admission: Tickets are $15 or free with valid Elon ID and available beginning October 23 at

Tuesday, November 17

Elon Music Ambassadors Fall Concert, “Our Songs, Our Stories

McCrary Theatre, Center for the Arts, 7:30 p.m.
Directed by Virginia Novine-Whitaker

Music has a unique way of becoming part of our memories, our relationships and the moments that shape us. The program features a wide variety of songs personally selected by the ensemble including pop, jazz, Latin and international styles. These talented vocalists and instrumentalists share the powerful ways music connects us to one another and helps tell the stories of our lives. Sponsored by the Department of Music

Thursday, November 19

Elon Wind Ensemble and Elon Concert Band Fall Concert , “ Something Borrowed”

McCrary Theatre, Center for the Arts, 7:30 p.m.

The Elon Bands program will feature an eclectic array of music for their final concert of the semester. Featuring music from other countries, genres and cultures, this concert is designed to have something for everyone. Sponsored by the Department of Music

Sunday, November 29

First Sunday of Advent

Elon Community Church, 5 p.m.

The Christian season of Advent is a time of preparation that directs our hearts and minds to Christ’s second coming at the end of time and to the anniversary of Our Lord’s birth on Christmas. Catholic Mass will be celebrated on this first Sunday of Advent.