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  • Global Fest

    24th Annual Global Fest

    Presented by the City of West Lafayette, Purdue Convocations and the International Center of West Lafayette

  • One Small Step

    One Small Step

    Loeb Playhouse 128 Memorial Mall, West Lafayette, IN, United States

    This action-packed tale about the “space race” includes dozens of characters—all played by two extraordinary actors from Oxford Playhouse in England. Check your oxygen, adjust your space suit and buckle up for the biggest mission of all time!

    $15 – $20
  • A person holds a Hungry Caterpillar puppet and a large red apple on stage, with a painted sun rising behind a brown textured barrier, creating a playful Caterpillar Show scene.

    The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show

    Loeb Playhouse 128 Memorial Mall, West Lafayette, IN, United States

    Ready to wriggle its way into your heart with a sweet and gentle show featuring a menagerie of 75 lovable puppets!

    $12 – $17

  • Three people in theatrical costumes stand close together, smiling widely. Inspired by Alice in Wonderland, the person in the center wears a red dress, while those on either side don black berets and sailor-like outfits—all with expressive, cheerful faces.

    Alice in Wonderland

    Loeb Playhouse 128 Memorial Mall, West Lafayette, IN, United States

    This innovative interpretation of the beloved classic remains faithful to Lewis Carroll’s lively humor while springing several surprises of its own. Join Alice at the gateway to imagination.

    $12 – $17

  • Prehistoric Aquarium

    Erth’s Prehistoric Aquarium Adventure

    Loeb Playhouse 128 Memorial Mall, West Lafayette, IN, United States

    In this immersive production, you'll jump in and explore unknown depths of the ocean–where prehistoric marine reptiles lived eons ago...and perhaps still exist today!

    $12 – $17

  • A group of performers sing and dance on stage in a lively retelling of the Rosa Parks story; two women and a man are in the foreground smiling, while musicians play guitars and drums by colorful Walk On signs.

    Walk On: The Story of Rosa Parks

    Loeb Playhouse 128 Memorial Mall, West Lafayette, IN, United States

    Exciting and inspirational, Walk On: The Story of Rosa Parks shows how individual determination makes a difference in freedom and equality for all.

    $12 – $17

  • Global Fest Care Package

    West Lafayette Global Fest Care Package

    The West Lafayette Global Fest Care Package can help create a global experience where you are, while helping to support the event for the years of growth ahead.
    Care Packages are $20 each.

  • Manual Cinema A Christmas Carol

    Manual Cinema’s Christmas Carol

    Virtual Event

    Friday, December 4 @ 8pm EST / Saturday, December 5 @ 8pm EST
    Friday, December 11 @ 8pm EST / Saturday, December 12 @ 8pm EST
    Sunday, December 13 @ 4pm EST

    $20 – $28

  • Global Fest

    26th Annual West Lafayette Global Fest

    Downtown West Lafayette 222 N Chauncey Ave, West Lafayette, IN, United States

    Global Fest is back for 2021 with world cuisine, culture, dance, arts, and music. The main stage features Iraqi maqams from The Rahim AlHaj Trio, a body moving mixture of contemporary funk and Brazilian forró from Nation Beat, and a fusion of fiery Bomba with folkloric guaracha and salsa from Los Hacheros.

    Free

  • Manual Cinema's Christmas Carol

    Manual Cinema’s Christmas Carol

    Virtual West Lafayette

    A FREE Convos gift to you for the holidays! Performed from their studio in Chicago and streamed to your home, this unique twist on the Charles Dickens classic features an original musical score, dramatic lighting, and over 100 paper puppets. Grab a hot cocoa and curl up to this new holiday classic.

    Free

  • Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at Purdue Convocations

    Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

    Elliott Hall of Music 712 3rd Street, West Lafayette, IN, United States

    Roald Dahl's amazing tale is now Purdue's golden ticket! It's the perfect recipe for a delectable treat: songs from the original film, including "Pure Imagination," The Candy Man," and "I've Got a Golden Ticket," alongside a toe-tapping and ear-tickling new score from the songwriters of Hairspray. Get ready for Oompa-Loompas, incredible inventions, the great glass elevator, and more, more, more at this everlasting showstopper!

    $32 – $68
  • Sonia De Los Santos at Purdue Convocations

    Sonia De Los Santos

    Sonia De Los Santos
    Wells Community Cultural Center 638 North Street, Lafayette, IN, United States

    Mexican singer-songwriter Sonia De Los Santos will showcase new songs from her 2021 album, Esperanza, which is Spanish for something we can always use more of - hope.

    Free
  • Sonia De Los Santos at Purdue Convocations

    Sonia De Los Santos

    Sonia De Los Santos
    Wells Community Cultural Center 638 North Street, Lafayette, IN, United States

    Mexican singer-songwriter Sonia De Los Santos will showcase new songs from her 2021 album, Esperanza, which is Spanish for something we can always use more of - hope.

    Free

  • Grace for President

    Grace for President

    Loeb Playhouse 128 Memorial Mall, West Lafayette, IN, United States

    Third grader Grace decides to run for class president while questioning the lack of women in the White House in the family-friendly musical Grace for President.

    $15 – $20

  • Julius Caesar

    Julius Caesar

    Loeb Playhouse 128 Memorial Mall, West Lafayette, IN, United States

    New York’s Aquila Theatre returns to Purdue to breathe new life into the Shakespeare classic Julius Caesar. Beautiful language and striking scenery make this a must-see.

    $15 – $20
  • The Secret Agency

    The Secret Agency

    Wells Community Cultural Center 638 North Street, Lafayette, IN, United States

    Old school funk and hip hop meets new school audiences when The Secret Agency hits the stage and classroom. This family-friendly show radiates positivity.

    $15 – $20

  • Danny Carmo

    Danny Carmo’s Mathematical Mysteries

    Loeb Playhouse 128 Memorial Mall, West Lafayette, IN, United States

    The Mathematical Mysteries tour will engage audiences young and old with magic, mathematics, and the magic of math in a high-energy, family-friendly form

    $15 – $20

  • A group of seven dancers perform energetically on stage, with the lead dancer in a blue shirt and black pants at the center. Colorful stage lights create a vibrant backdrop.

    Memphis Jookin’: The Show

    Loeb Playhouse 128 Memorial Mall, West Lafayette, IN, United States

    Tennessee choreographer Lil Buck is an agile ambassador of Memphis Jookin’ — his city’s ankle-bending, gravity-defying signature style of street dance.

    $15 – $20

  • Call of the Wild

    Call of the Wild

    Loeb Playhouse 128 Memorial Mall, West Lafayette, IN, United States

    A dramatic retelling of Jack London’s classic tale Call of the Wild will make you feel the bitter Yukon winds at your back just like brave sled dog Buck.

    $8

  • A Midsummer Night's Dream, Actors From The London Stage

    A Midsummer Night’s Dream

    Fowler Hall 128 Memorial Mall, West Lafayette, IN, United States

    Actors From The London Stage present Shakespeare in its purest, most beautiful form in their rendition of A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

    $8
  • A Midsummer Night's Dream, Actors From The London Stage

    A Midsummer Night’s Dream

    Fowler Hall 128 Memorial Mall, West Lafayette, IN, United States

    Actors From The London Stage present Shakespeare in its purest, most beautiful form in their rendition of A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

    $8
  • The Magic School Bus

    The Magic School Bus: Lost in the Solar System

    Loeb Playhouse 128 Memorial Mall, West Lafayette, IN, United States

    Embark on an interstellar adventure with Ms. Frizzle and her curious students in 'The Magic School Bus: Lost in the Solar System.

    $8

  • Poster showing Spider-Man (Miles Morales) standing with a serious expression. Bold graffiti-style text reads “A Live in Concert! Spider-Man Purdue Across the Spider-Verse” on a blue and purple background.

    Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Live in Concert

    Elliott Hall of Music 712 3rd Street, West Lafayette, IN, United States

    Building on the success of the sold-out global shows of the first Oscar®-winning Spider-Man™ animated Spider-Verse film, comes the highly anticipated sequel: Spider-Man™: Across the Spider-Verse Live in Concert, set to captivate Purdue audiences on September 15, 2024 at 6pm in Elliott Hall of Music.

    $15 – $20
  • 29th Annual West Lafayette Global Fest

    29th Annual West Lafayette Global Fest

    Downtown West Lafayette 222 N Chauncey Ave, West Lafayette, IN, United States

    Celebrate cultures at the 29th Annual West Lafayette Global Fest with vibrant performances, international cuisine, and engaging cultural exhibits.

    $15 – $20
  • Yo-Yo Ma

    A Conversation With Yo-Yo Ma

    Elliott Hall of Music 712 3rd Street, West Lafayette, IN, United States

    Purdue University President Mung Chiang and the Purdue Presidential Lecture Series present the renowned cellist, recording artist, and humanitarian leader Yo-Yo Ma in a special engagement moderated by PBS NewsHour correspondent Jeffrey Brown.

    $8

  • Global Fest

    30th Annual West Lafayette Global Fest

    Downtown West Lafayette 222 N Chauncey Ave, West Lafayette, IN, United States

    30th Annual West Lafayette Global Fest

    Celebrate global cultures at the 30th Annual West Lafayette Global Fest! Presented by the City of West Lafayette, Purdue Convocations, and the International Center, this free, family-friendly event features international music, cuisine, and hands-on cultural activities. Enjoy sights, sounds, and flavors from around the world—right in West Lafayette!

  • STOMP performers on stage with logo

    STOMP

    Elliott Hall of Music 712 3rd Street, West Lafayette, IN, United States

    STOMP is explosive, provocative, sophisticated, sexy, utterly unique, and appeals to audiences of all ages. The return of the percussive hit also brings some new surprises, with some sections of the show now updated and restructured, and the addition of two new full-scale routines, utilizing props like tractor tire inner tubes and paint cans. STOMP. See what all the noise is about.

  • Mrs. Doubtfire with children in kitchen

    Mrs. Doubtfire

    Elliott Hall of Music 712 3rd Street, West Lafayette, IN, United States

    Everyone's favorite Scottish nanny is headed to West Lafayette in "a feel-good, family-friendly comedy that delivers" (The Hollywood Reporter).

    Based on the beloved film, it's "the lovable, big-hearted musical comedy we need right now" (Chicago Tribune) — one that proves we're better together.

  • The image features the Beetlejuice musical logo with irregular black and white vertical stripes. The text reads Beetlejuice and The Musical. The Musical. The Musical! with a small green beetle on the letter I, capturing Beetlejuice's quirky charm.

    Beetlejuice

    Elliott Hall of Music 712 3rd Street, West Lafayette, IN, United States

    Based on Tim Burton's dearly beloved film, BEETLEJUICE tells the story of Lydia Deetz, a strange and unusual teenager whose whole life changes when she meets a recently deceased couple and a demon with a thing for stripes.

    Entertainment Weekly calls it "a feast for the eyes and the soul!"