Events Open to the Public

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RIC offers numerous events throughout the year for the public to enjoy. Our well-known performing arts program brings music, theatre, and dance performances of the highest quality, and our Bannister Gallery features exhibitions by local, regional and international artists. We also hold conferences, programs, and of course admissions events, intended for the public. For athletics matches please view .
 

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Weaving with both historic and contemporary photographs and text

Sarah Sense: Land, Line, Blood, Memory

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  • Bannister Gallery in Roberts Hall

On view in Bannister Gallery March 26-April 24, 2026. Join us for an artist talk on Thursday, March 26, from 3-4 PM in ALEX AND ANI 138, followed by a reception in Bannister Gallery from 4-6 PM.

RIC female student in classroom with arms crossed

Lunch & Learn: Financial Literacy

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Join us for a special Financial Literacy Month Lunch & Learn designed for students and alumni with the Unity Center & Citizens Bank.

Wind ensemble performing

Wind Ensemble Spectacular - Take Two!

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  • Sapinsley Hall in the Nazarian Center

The 91×ÔÅÄ Wind Ensemble presents its final concert of the year, led by Music Director Professor Joseph Foley. The concert will feature selections from our February program, cancelled due to the blizzard, and new works.

Newly Renovated Clarke Science Building

Teacher's Day at RIC

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91×ÔÅÄ is delighted to welcome middle and high school science teachers for free professional development – engaging in an afternoon of conversations and activities.

Christopher Reddy Senior Scientist Woods Hole

Richard K. Gehrenbeck Lecture

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This year's lecture will celebrate the legendary physicist’s contributions featuring a presentation by Chris Reddy '92. A reception will take place at 3pm.

RIC chorus during performance, with director conducting

Spring Choral Concert

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Presented by the RIC Chorus and Chamber Singers. Featuring When David Heard by Eric Whitacre, a breathtakingly beautiful a cappella setting of text from 2 Samuel 18:33, describing King David’s intense grief upon learning his son, Absalom, was killed in battle...

Dido and Aeneas painting

Dido and Aeneas, an Opera by Henry Purcell

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RIC Early Music Ensemble and Opera Workshop join forces to present the most important English opera of the 17th century. This performance, starting at 7:30 pm, will also include a preconcert talk (6:30 pm) and preconcert reception (7 pm). Continue reading for more details...

Celebrating the Mural Fibonacci on gray textured background

Celebrating the Mural Fibonacci

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Come celebrate the unveiling of Fibonacci, a vibrant new mural created by Professor Richard Whitten.

RIC Jazz band performing

RIC's Concert Jazz Band with Guest Artist Wayne Bergeron

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  • Sapinsley Hall in the Nazarian Center

A legend in the music business, trumpeter Wayne Bergeron (Gordon Goodwin Big Phat Band, The Incredibles, West Side Story, Frozen, Despicable Me, Minions, etc…) joins the 91×ÔÅÄ Concert Jazz Band for an evening of jazz...

People on campus standing in circle with writing supplies

Writing Marathon

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  • Will Be Announced Soon!

Join the Rhode Island Writing Project for our free, beloved event – our writing marathon. This is an opportunity for writers to gather, write, walk, talk, explore, and grow through shared experience, led by RIWP board member Laura Maxwell. Register today...