Cultural Events Calendar

Explore a wide variety of events each semester, including theatrical productions, concerts and recitals, art exhibitions, film screenings, lectures and discussions, and more. The official calendar of events can be found below.

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Fall 2024 Cultural Events

The calendar is updated on a regular basis as new events are added. Events are subject to change or cancellation. Students are encouraged to review the attendance policy prior to attending an event. Click here to view the campus map.
Students will receive 1 credit for attending an event unless otherwise stated on the Cultural Events calendar.

***Some events include mature themes and are not family friendly.

Upcoming Events


    01/20/2025| 7:06 PM - 9:00 PM

    Dina's Place

    MLK Vigil Lighting

    This event, which is to take place during MLK Week of Service 2025, is dedicated to the life of Martin Luther King Jr, his accomplishments, as well as a candle lighting at the end of the vigil. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is one of the most prominent civil rights activists of all time. This event will explore the themes of equality, civil rights, and social justice while reflecting on Dr. King's
    philosophy and actions.

    Admission: FREE

    Event Contact: dunbarj4@mailbox.winthrop.edu 

     

    01/21/2025| 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

    Tuttle Hall

    MLK Kick Off Brunch: Impact and Legacy

     

    Admission: FREE

    Event Contact: cornwellc@winthrop.edu 

     

    01/22/2025| 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

    Dina's Place

    Counter Histories: The Friendship Nine  

    The Friendship Nine were a group of nine African-American men who were arrested in Rock Hill, South Carolina in 1961 after staging a sit-in at a segregated lunch counter. They refused to pay bail, choosing to serve 30 days of hard labor in prison. The Friendship Nine became the first group of sit-in protesters to serve jail time in the United States. This program will show a 45-minute documentary of the details involving the historical event. This relates to the guidelines because their will be a viewing of a cultural historical film relevant to the students and their location. 

    Admission: FREE

    Event Contact: cornwellc@winthrop.edu 

     

    01/23/2025| 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

    Owens G02

    IMA BE ME: Black in White Spaces: Maintaining your Identity, Self-Worth, and a Sound Mind

    The subject area of this event is controversial as it will be about race and mental health. This event will uncover the acculturative stress and microaggressions that black students experience while attending predominately white institutes

    Admission: FREE

    Event Contact: cornwellc@winthrop.edu 

     

    01/28/2025| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    Richardson Ballroom

    Understanding the Impacts of Gambling on Everyone

    Gambling can affect any person from any walk of life. In recent years, there has been a growing concern about the effects of gambling on college campuses. Gambling is deeply intertwined with culture, reflecting societal values, traditions, and economic conditions. Across different societies, the practice  of gambling is often shaped by cultural beliefs about luck, chance, and morality. In some cultures, gambling is viewed as a legitimate form of entertainment and social activity, tied to festive events and community gatherings

    Admission: Free

    Event Contact: martinsp@winthrop.edu 

     

    01/28/2025| 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

    Richardson Ballroom

    Understanding the Impacts of Gambling on Everyone

    Gambling can affect any person from any walk of life. In recent years, there has been a growing concern about the effects of gambling on college campuses. Gambling is deeply intertwined with culture, reflecting societal values, traditions, and economic conditions. Across different societies, the practice  of gambling is often shaped by cultural beliefs about luck, chance, and morality. In some cultures, gambling is viewed as a legitimate form of entertainment and social activity, tied to festive events and community gatherings

    Admission: Free

    Event Contact: martinsp@winthrop.edu 

     

     

    02/06/2025 | 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

    Richardson Ballroom

    The Art of Envisioning: 2025  

    Admission: Free

    Event Contact: rossr@winthrop.edu 

     

    02/11/2025 | 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

    Richardson Ballroom or Digs

    3rd Annual Celebration of Black Music History

    Admission: Free

    Event Contact: gradl@winthrop.edu 

    CVPA Sponsored Event

     

    02/19/2025 | 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

    Johnson Studio Theatre, Johnson Hall

    Moments of Icarus

    An original evening of dance. Student-choreographed by RJ Lee Moments of Icarus is a contemporary retelling of the story of Icarus, made famous by the Roman poet Ovid. This dance work explores the original story, as well as the moments in life where we fly too close to the sun and we inevitably fall back to Earth. Explores themes of perfectionism, jealousy, and aging. 

    Admission: Tickets: $5 with Winthrop ID/$10 general public

    Event Contact: gradl@winthrop.edu 

    CVPA Sponsored Event

     

     


    02/20/2025 | 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

    Johnson Studio Theatre, Johnson Hall

    Moments of Icarus

    An original evening of dance. Student-choreographed by RJ Lee Moments of Icarus is a contemporary retelling of the story of Icarus, made famous by the Roman poet Ovid. This dance work explores the original story, as well as the moments in life where we fly too close to the sun and we inevitably fall back to Earth. Explores themes of perfectionism, jealousy, and aging. 

    Admission: Tickets: $5 with Winthrop ID/$10 general public

    Event Contact: gradl@winthrop.edu 

    CVPA Sponsored Event

     

     


    02/21/2025 | 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

    Johnson Studio Theatre, Johnson Hall

    Moments Of Icarus

    An original evening of dance. Student-choreographed by RJ Lee Moments of Icarus is a contemporary retelling of the story of Icarus, made famous by the Roman poet Ovid. This dance work explores the original story, as well as the moments in life where we fly too close to the sun and we inevitably fall back to Earth. Explores themes of perfectionism, jealousy, and aging. 

    Admission:Tickets: $5 with Winthrop ID/$10 general public

    Event Contact: gradl@winthrop.edu 

    CVPA Sponsored Event

     

     


    02/22/2025 | 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

    Johnson Studio Theatre, Johnson Hall

    Moments of Icarus

    An original evening of dance. Student-choreographed by RJ Lee Moments of Icarus is a contemporary retelling of the story of Icarus, made famous by the Roman poet Ovid. This dance work explores the original story, as well as the moments in life where we fly too close to the sun and we inevitably fall back to Earth. Explores themes of perfectionism, jealousy, and aging. 

    Admission: Tickets: $5 with Winthrop ID/$10 general public

    Event Contact: gradl@winthrop.edu 

    CVPA Sponsored Event

     

     


    02/23/2025 | 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

    Johnson Studio Theatre, Johnson Hall

    Moments Of Icarus

    An original evening of dance. Student-choreographed by RJ Lee Moments of Icarus is a contemporary retelling of the story of Icarus, made famous by the Roman poet Ovid. This dance work explores the original story, as well as the moments in life where we fly too close to the sun and we inevitably fall back to Earth. Explores themes of perfectionism, jealousy, and aging. 

    Admission: Tickets: $5 with Winthrop ID/$10 general public

    Event Contact: gradl@winthrop.edu 

    CVPA Sponsored Event

     

     


    02/25/2025 | 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

    Byrnes Auditorium or Richardson Ballroom 

    Symphonic & Wind Symphonic Concert

    Admission: Free

    Event Contact: gradl@winthrop.edu 

    CVPA Sponsored Event

     

     


    02/26/2025 | 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.

    Johnson Theatre, Johnson Hall

     Into the Woods

    What happens after 'Happily Ever After'? In Sondheim and Lapine's beloved retelling of Grimm's classics, a parade of familiar folktale figures find their way 'into the woods' and try to get home before dark- What begins as an irreverent fantasy becomes a moving lesson about community responsibility and the stories we tell our children.

    Admission: Tickets: $10 with Winthrop ID/$15 general public

    Event Contact: gradl@winthrop.edu 

    CVPA Sponsored Event

     

     


    02/27/2025 | 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

    Johnson Theatre, Johnson Hall

     Into the Woods

    What happens after 'Happily Ever After'? In Sondheim and Lapine's beloved retelling of Grimm's classics, a parade of familiar folktale figures find their way 'into the woods' and try to get home before dark- What begins as an irreverent fantasy becomes a moving lesson about community responsibility and the stories we tell our children.

    Admission: Tickets: $10 with Winthrop ID/$15 general public

    Event Contact: gradl@winthrop.edu 

    CVPA Sponsored Event

     

     


    02/28/2025 | 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

    Johnson Theatre, Johnson Hall

     Into the Woods

    What happens after 'Happily Ever After'? In Sondheim and Lapine's beloved retelling of Grimm's classics, a parade of familiar folktale figures find their way 'into the woods' and try to get home before dark- What begins as an irreverent fantasy becomes a moving lesson about community responsibility and the stories we tell our children.

    Admission: Tickets: $10 with Winthrop ID/$15 general public

    Event Contact: gradl@winthrop.edu 

    CVPA Sponsored Event

     

     


    02/28/2025 | 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

    Johnson Theatre, Johnson Hall

     Into the Woods

    What happens after 'Happily Ever After'? In Sondheim and Lapine's beloved retelling of Grimm's classics, a parade of familiar folktale figures find their way 'into the woods' and try to get home before dark- What begins as an irreverent fantasy becomes a moving lesson about community responsibility and the stories we tell our children.

    Admission: Tickets: $10 with Winthrop ID/$15 general public

    Event Contact: gradl@winthrop.edu 

    CVPA Sponsored Event

     

     


    03/01/2025 | 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

    Johnson Theatre, Johnson Hall

     Into the Woods

    What happens after 'Happily Ever After'? In Sondheim and Lapine's beloved retelling of Grimm's classics, a parade of familiar folktale figures find their way 'into the woods' and try to get home before dark- What begins as an irreverent fantasy becomes a moving lesson about community responsibility and the stories we tell our children.

    Admission: Tickets: $10 with Winthrop ID/$15 general public

    Event Contact: gradl@winthrop.edu 

    CVPA Sponsored Event

     

     


    03/02/2025 | 2:00pm - 3:30pm

    Johnson Theatre, Johnson Hall

     Into the Woods

    What happens after 'Happily Ever After'? In Sondheim and Lapine's beloved retelling of Grimm's classics, a parade of familiar folktale figures find their way 'into the woods' and try to get home before dark- What begins as an irreverent fantasy becomes a moving lesson about community responsibility and the stories we tell our children.

    Admission: Tickets: $10 with Winthrop ID/$15 general public

    Event Contact: gradl@winthrop.edu 

    CVPA Sponsored Event

     

     


    03/03/2025 | 7:30pm - 8:30pm

    Johnson Theatre, Johnson Hall

    Carolina Wind Orchestra Concert

     

    Admission: Free

    Event Contact:gradl@winthrop.edu 

    CVPA Sponsored Event

     

     

     

     

     

     

     


    03/06/2025 | 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

    Digs 114

    Third Annual History Graduate Conference: Women In History

    Dr. Jacyln Sumner, Chair of the History Department and an Associate Professor at Presbyterian College, has been invited to give a talk on "Why Stories Written About and By Women Matter in the Field of Latin American History." This will be a talk given during Women's History Month, and it is certainly a unique approach to an important topic, as it relates to the humanities and US society and culture as well as world cultures. 

    Admission: FREE

    Event Contact: brightm6@winthrop.edu  

     

     

     

     

     

     

     


    03/13/2025 | 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

    Barnes Recital Hall

     Brass Night of America with Christian McBryde

     

    Admission: Free

    Event Contact: gradl@winthrop.edu 

    CVPA Sponsored Event

     

     

     

     

     

     

     


    04/01/2025 | 6:30pm - 7:35pm

    Dina's Place

     Capturing the Camino: 500 Miles of Saints, Bones, Tombs, and Medieval Art 

     

    Admission: Free

    Event Contact: sweeneyk@winthrop.edu  

     

     

     

     

     

     

     


    04/03/2025 | 4:00pm - 6:00pm

    Byrnes Auditorium

     Byrnes Auditorium Grand Reopening with Vince DeMartino (Guest Artist)

    *includes performance by Carolina Wind Orchestra

    Admission: FREE

    Event Contact: gradl@winthrop.edu 

    CVPA Sponsored Event

     

     

     

     

     

     

     


    04/04/2025 | 4:00pm - 6:00pm

    Byrnes Auditorium

     Byrnes Auditorium Grand Reopening with Vince DeMartino (Guest Artist)

    *includes performance by Carolina Wind Orchestra

    Admission: FREE

    Event Contact: gradl@winthrop.edu 

    CVPA Sponsored Event

     

     

     

     

     

     

     


    04/05/2025 | 4:00pm - 6:00pm

    Byrnes Auditorium

     Byrnes Auditorium Grand Reopening with Vince DeMartino (Guest Artist)

    *includes performance by Carolina Wind Orchestra

    Admission: FREE

    Event Contact: gradl@winthrop.edu 

    CVPA Sponsored Event

     

     

     

     

     

     

     


    04/06/2025 | 4:00pm - 6:00pm

    Byrnes Auditorium

     Byrnes Auditorium Grand Reopening with Vince DeMartino (Guest Artist)

    *includes performance by Carolina Wind Orchestra

    Admission: FREE

    Event Contact: gradl@winthrop.edu 

    CVPA Sponsored Event

     

     

     

     

     

     

     


    04/09/2025 | 6:00pm - 8:45pm

    Byrnes Auditorium or Richardson Ballroom

     Wind Symphony Orchestra Concert

     

    Admission: FREE

    Event Contact: gradl@winthrop.edu 

    CVPA Sponsored Event

     

     

     

     

     

     

     


    04/09/2025 | 7:30pm - 9:00pm

    Johnson Theatre, Johnson Hall

     Antigone

    A brutal civil war has ravaged the land, and the victorious Creon of Thebes forbids anyone from burying the traitor who started the conflict. When Antigone, discontent to let her brother go without proper funeral rites, takes matters into her own hands, she sparks a revolution that pits parent against child, sibling against sibling, and civil law against the gods. In this fresh and vibrant take on an ancient classic, family love and civil disobedience clash in titanic fashion.

    Admission: Tickets: $10 with Winthrop ID/$15 general public

    Event Contact: gradl@winthrop.edu 

    CVPA Sponsored Event

     

     

     

     

     

     

     


    04/10/2025 | 7:30pm - 9:00pm

    Johnson Theatre, Johnson Hall

     Antigone

    A brutal civil war has ravaged the land, and the victorious Creon of Thebes forbids anyone from burying the traitor who started the conflict. When Antigone, discontent to let her brother go without proper funeral rites, takes matters into her own hands, she sparks a revolution that pits parent against child, sibling against sibling, and civil law against the gods. In this fresh and vibrant take on an ancient classic, family love and civil disobedience clash in titanic fashion.

    Admission: Tickets: $10 with Winthrop ID/$15 general public

    Event Contact: gradl@winthrop.edu 

    CVPA Sponsored Event

     

     

     

     

     

     

     


    04/11/2025 | 10:00am - 11:30am

    Johnson Theatre, Johnson Hall

     Antigone

    A brutal civil war has ravaged the land, and the victorious Creon of Thebes forbids anyone from burying the traitor who started the conflict. When Antigone, discontent to let her brother go without proper funeral rites, takes matters into her own hands, she sparks a revolution that pits parent against child, sibling against sibling, and civil law against the gods. In this fresh and vibrant take on an ancient classic, family love and civil disobedience clash in titanic fashion.

    Admission: Tickets: $10 with Winthrop ID/$15 general public

    Event Contact: gradl@winthrop.edu 

    CVPA Sponsored Event

     

     

     

     

     

     

     


    04/11/2025 | 7:30pm - 9:00pm

    Johnson Theatre, Johnson Hall

     Antigone

    A brutal civil war has ravaged the land, and the victorious Creon of Thebes forbids anyone from burying the traitor who started the conflict. When Antigone, discontent to let her brother go without proper funeral rites, takes matters into her own hands, she sparks a revolution that pits parent against child, sibling against sibling, and civil law against the gods. In this fresh and vibrant take on an ancient classic, family love and civil disobedience clash in titanic fashion.

    Admission: Tickets: $10 with Winthrop ID/$15 general public

    Event Contact: gradl@winthrop.edu 

    CVPA Sponsored Event

     

     

     

     

     

     

     


    04/12/2025 | 7:30pm - 9:00pm

    Johnson Theatre, Johnson Hall

     Antigone

    A brutal civil war has ravaged the land, and the victorious Creon of Thebes forbids anyone from burying the traitor who started the conflict. When Antigone, discontent to let her brother go without proper funeral rites, takes matters into her own hands, she sparks a revolution that pits parent against child, sibling against sibling, and civil law against the gods. In this fresh and vibrant take on an ancient classic, family love and civil disobedience clash in titanic fashion.

    Admission: Tickets: $10 with Winthrop ID/$15 general public

    Event Contact: gradl@winthrop.edu 

    CVPA Sponsored Event

     

     

     

     

     

     

     


    04/13/2025 | 2:00pm - 3:30pm

    Johnson Theatre, Johnson Hall

     Antigone

    A brutal civil war has ravaged the land, and the victorious Creon of Thebes forbids anyone from burying the traitor who started the conflict. When Antigone, discontent to let her brother go without proper funeral rites, takes matters into her own hands, she sparks a revolution that pits parent against child, sibling against sibling, and civil law against the gods. In this fresh and vibrant take on an ancient classic, family love and civil disobedience clash in titanic fashion.

    Admission: Tickets: $10 with Winthrop ID/$15 general public

    Event Contact: gradl@winthrop.edu 

    CVPA Sponsored Event

     

     

     

     

     

     

     


    04/15/2025 | 7:30pm - 8:30pm

    The Edge, DiGiorgio Campus Center

     Commercial Music Ensemble

    Admission: FREE

    Event Contact: gradl@winthrop.edu 

    CVPA Sponsored Event

     

     

     

     

     

     

     


    04/16/2025 | 7:30pm - 9:00pm

    Johnson Studio Theatre, Johnson Hall

     Playing With Fire: (After Frankenstein)

     Mary Shelly’s legendary masterpiece, Frankenstein, is not only a gothic tale of horror, but a cautionary tale about the dangers of excessive passion, unchecked science, and the estrangement of god and man. At once intellectually insightful and emotionally complex; Playing with Fire is a modern morality play that eloquently speaks to some of the most burning moral and ethical questions of our time!

    Admission: Tickets: $5 with Winthrop ID/$10 general public

    Event Contact: gradl@winthrop.edu 

    CVPA Sponsored Event

     

     

     

     

     

     

     


    04/17/2025 | 7:30pm - 9:00pm

    Johnson Studio Theatre, Johnson Hall

     Playing With Fire: (After Frankenstein)

     Mary Shelly’s legendary masterpiece, Frankenstein, is not only a gothic tale of horror, but a cautionary tale about the dangers of excessive passion, unchecked science, and the estrangement of god and man. At once intellectually insightful and emotionally complex; Playing with Fire is a modern morality play that eloquently speaks to some of the most burning moral and ethical questions of our time!

    Admission: Tickets: $5 with Winthrop ID/$10 general public

    Event Contact: gradl@winthrop.edu 

    CVPA Sponsored Event

     

     

     

     

     

     

     


    04/18/2025 | 7:30pm - 9:00pm

    Johnson Studio Theatre, Johnson Hall

    Playing With Fire: (After Frankenstein)

     Mary Shelly’s legendary masterpiece, Frankenstein, is not only a gothic tale of horror, but a cautionary tale about the dangers of excessive passion, unchecked science, and the estrangement of god and man. At once intellectually insightful and emotionally complex; Playing with Fire is a modern morality play that eloquently speaks to some of the most burning moral and ethical questions of our time!

    Admission: Tickets: $5 with Winthrop ID/$10 general public

    Event Contact: gradl@winthrop.edu 

    CVPA Sponsored Event

     

     

     

     

     

     

     


    04/19/2025 | 7:30pm - 9:00pm

    Johnson Studio Theatre, Johnson Hall

    Playing With Fire: (After Frankenstein)

     Mary Shelly’s legendary masterpiece, Frankenstein, is not only a gothic tale of horror, but a cautionary tale about the dangers of excessive passion, unchecked science, and the estrangement of god and man. At once intellectually insightful and emotionally complex; Playing with Fire is a modern morality play that eloquently speaks to some of the most burning moral and ethical questions of our time!

    Admission: Tickets: $5 with Winthrop ID/$10 general public

    Event Contact: gradl@winthrop.edu 

    CVPA Sponsored Event

     

     

     

     

     

     

     


    04/24/2025 | 7:30pm - 8:30pm

    Byrnes Auditorium or Richardson Ballroom

    Symphonic Band Concert

    Admission: FREE

    Event Contact: gradl@winthrop.edu 

    CVPA Sponsored Event

     

     

     

     

     

     

     


    04/25/2025 | 10:00pm -11:30am

    Johnson Theatre, Johnson Hall

    Spring Dance Showcase

    An evening of selected works by students, faculty, and guest artists.  Come see an eclectic showcase of the best of the year's dancing in the Department of Theatre and Dance.  A variety of dance styles will be featured.

    Admission:Tickets:  $5 with Winthrop ID/$10 general public

    Event Contact: gradl@winthrop.edu 

    CVPA Sponsored Event

     

     

     

     

     

     

     


    04/25/2025 | 7:30pm -9:00am

    Johnson Theatre, Johnson Hall

    Spring Dance Showcase

    An evening of selected works by students, faculty, and guest artists.  Come see an eclectic showcase of the best of the year's dancing in the Department of Theatre and Dance.  A variety of dance styles will be featured.

    Admission:Tickets:  $5 with Winthrop ID/$10 general public

    Event Contact: gradl@winthrop.edu 

    CVPA Sponsored Event

     

     

     

     

     

     

     


    04/26/2025 | 7:30pm -9:00pm

    Johnson Theatre, Johnson Hall

    Spring Dance Showcase

    An evening of selected works by students, faculty, and guest artists.  Come see an eclectic showcase of the best of the year's dancing in the Department of Theatre and Dance.  A variety of dance styles will be featured.

    Admission:Tickets:  $5 with Winthrop ID/$10 general public

    Event Contact: gradl@winthrop.edu 

    CVPA Sponsored Event

     

     

     

     

     

     

     


    04/27/2025 | 2:30pm -3:30pm

    Johnson Theatre, Johnson Hall

    Spring Dance Showcase

    An evening of selected works by students, faculty, and guest artists.  Come see an eclectic showcase of the best of the year's dancing in the Department of Theatre and Dance.  A variety of dance styles will be featured.

    Admission:Tickets:  $5 with Winthrop ID/$10 general public

    Event Contact: gradl@winthrop.edu 

    CVPA Sponsored Event

     

     

     

     

     

     

     


    04/27/2025 | 4:00pm - 5:30pm

    Byrnes Auditorium or Richardson Ballroom

    Wind Symphony Orchestra Concert

     

    Admission: FREE

    Event Contact: gradl@winthrop.edu 

    CVPA Sponsored Event

     

     

     

     

     

     

     


    04/28/2025 | 7:30pm - 9:00pm

    Byrnes Auditorium or Richardson Ballroom

    Wind Symphony Orchestra Concert

     

    Admission: FREE

    Event Contact: gradl@winthrop.edu 

    CVPA Sponsored Event