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  • A diverse group of people in colorful, mismatched marching band uniforms pose with various instruments in a gymnasium. Some hold brass and woodwind instruments, while others wave bright pom-poms. They are smiling and playful.

    Mucca Pazza

    Purdue Memorial Mall West Lafayette, IN, United States

    At Purdue West Lafayette, this merry band of misfits will roam campus, providing a variety of free pop-up performances around campus. Fusing DIY punk aesthetics, Balkan brass, and marching-band maximalism, Mucca Pazza presents an eminently danceable embrace of the absurd.

  • A woman wearing a colorful headwrap and jewelry looks directly at the camera. Next to her is a circular logo for the 30th Annual West Lafayette Global Fest, featuring text about music, food, culture, and dance in West Lafayette, IN.

    31st Annual West Lafayette Global Fest

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

    Celebrate global cultures at the 31st 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!

  • A theatrical poster with a green background displays William Shakespeare’s Othello in large white letters, highlighting this legendary Shakespeare play, with a quote from the Yorkshire Post praising its authenticity in the top right corner.

    The Lord Chamberlain’s Men present William Shakespeare’s Othello

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

    This fall, UK theatre company The Lord Chamberlain’s Men brings an historically-informed production of Shakespeare’s Othello to Purdue—staying true to the Elizabethan era with an all-male cast.

  • A theatrical poster with a green background displays William Shakespeare’s Othello in large white letters, highlighting this legendary Shakespeare play, with a quote from the Yorkshire Post praising its authenticity in the top right corner.

    The Lord Chamberlain’s Men present William Shakespeare’s Othello

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

    This fall, UK theatre company The Lord Chamberlain’s Men brings an historically-informed production of Shakespeare’s Othello to Purdue—staying true to the Elizabethan era with an all-male cast.

  • A man in a suit stands in dim lighting beside a candle-lit dining table set for several people, an easel and bottle in the background, evoking the mysterious and moody atmosphere of Scott Silven’s Illusionist’s Table immersive experience.

    Scott Silven’s At The Illusionist’s Table

    John Purdue Room 900 W State St #101, West Lafayette, Indiana, United States

    Scott Silven returns to Purdue with his intimate, mind-bending "At the Illusionist’s Table." This 21+ benefit, exclusive to Friends of Convocations, features only six seatings of 24 guests. Each performance includes a bespoke three-course dinner, with wine and single-malt pairings, inspired by the mystery and surprise of the evening.

  • A smiling man in a white nurse outfit with a stethoscope stands in front of a blue sky background. Text reads: Nurse Blake But Did You Die? Comedy Tour, November 18, Loeb Playhouse.

    Nurse Blake

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

    Nurse Blake is back with his hilarious new comedy tour with all new content, diving into the wildest things patients and their families say and do. From self-diagnosing Stage 8 Cancer with WebMD to hitting the call light like they are on a game show, nothing is off-limits! Join us at Purdue's Loeb Playhouse on November 11, 2026 for a night to remember!

  • A row of dancers in sparkling blue and green costumes perform a high-kick routine on a reflective surface under a colorful sunset sky, with the Riverdance 30th Anniversary logo in the top right corner.

    Riverdance

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

    Since Riverdance first emerged onto the world stage, its fusion of Irish and international dance and music has captured the hearts of millions worldwide. The Grammy award-winning music and the infectious energy of its mesmerizing choreography and breathtaking performances have left audiences in awe and established Riverdance as a global cultural sensation.

  • Marvel Studios Black Panther logo in bold blue and gold letters, with "Live In Concert" and "IN CONCERT LIVE TO FILM" below, Disney Concerts and Marvel logos in the corners, all set against a striking black background.

    Marvel Studios’ Black Panther Live In Concert

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

    In 2018, Marvel Studios’ “Black Panther” quickly became a global sensation and cultural phenomenon, showing a new dimension of what Super Hero films could be. Now you can relive the excitement of T’Challa becoming king and battling Killmonger all while a live orchestra performs Ludwig Göransson’s Oscar® and Grammy®-winning score live to picture.

  • The TEDxPurdueU logo shines on a blue abstract background, with "Unseen" echoed in large, subtle text behind. Below the logo: x = independently organized TED event.

    TEDxPurdueU: Unseen

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

    Every breakthrough has a backstory that the world has never heard. Unseen is a celebration of the people behind the work, the ideas ahead of their time, and the voices that shaped culture, science, and society without ever stepping into the spotlight. From the unsung contributors behind iconic discoveries to the quietly radical ideas that are reshaping how we think, this event pulls back the curtain on what history overlooked and what the present is ignoring. Unseen is not about obscurity for its own sake. It is about recognizing that the most powerful forces in the world are often the ones we never thought to look for.

  • A group of enthusiastic taiko drummers perform on stage, smiling and wearing matching black and white outfits. The word LUMINANCE appears in bold letters at the top left of the image.

    KODO One Earth Tour: Luminance 

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

    KODO: Luminance transforms rhythm into radiant storytelling, blending powerful taiko drumming with global influences. Featuring iconic pieces like O-daiko and Monochrome alongside new works, Kodo celebrates 40+ years of connection, culture, and sound—bringing audiences together in a vibrant, unforgettable performance.

  • The words THE WIZ appear in large, bold, gold letters on a black background, with a bright light shining through the letter I in WIZ.

    The Wiz

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

    This groundbreaking twist on The Wizard of Oz changed the face of Broadway—from its iconic score packed with soul, gospel, rock, and 70s funk to its stirring tale of Dorothy’s journey to find her place in a contemporary world.
    Everybody rejoice--this dynamite infusion of ballet, jazz, and modern pop brings a whole new groove to easing on down the road!