Arts & Engagement

Arts & Engagement

Spring 2026 Community & Cultural Events

Bridgewater State University Senior College

BSU Senior College
Lifelong Learning for Curious Adults 
Bridgewater State University’s Senior College offers intellectually stimulating courses for mature learners (50-plus). Six week courses are led by BSU emeritus faculty, full and part-time faculty and other distinguished educators in the sciences, social sciences, arts and humanities.
Details available at bridgew.edu/ccs/seniorcollege

community

FEB
JULY

Bridgewater Community Dance Series
facebook.com/bridgewatercommunitydance
Fridays 7 - 9 pm (with two dances on Saturday)
Bridgewater Senior Center 10 Wally Krueger Way Bridgewater, MA
(Saturday dances will be held at Cedar Street Community Center, 15 Cedar Street)
$8 for the Friday night dances; $10-$20, sliding scale, for the Saturday night dances, which will feature live music.

February20
March20
April17
May16 (Sat)
June19
July18 (Sat)

Enjoying our fifteenth season! Join us for Circle Dances and Mixers, International Folk Dance, and New England Squares and Contras. Beginners and singles welcome, appropriate for ages 10 and up, gender neutral language.

culture

JAN
MAR

We learn by doing, leading, and competing
Women in athletics and physical education, 1890-1960
Maxwell Library, Third Floor, 10 Shaw Road, Bridgewater MA
January 26 - March 16

Artifacts from Archives and Special Collections will be on display. Come learn about the rich history of Bridgewater students and faculty in physical education. Baseball materials from the Bertrand-Lundin Honoring Women in Sport collection will bring to life women who played in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League and in the Negro Leagues.

Interactive activities abound and a sneak peek of the materials are available on the BSU Virtual Catalog.

MAR 19

Irish Cultural Heritage Day
“Censorship and Power: Marginalized Voices from the Archives”
Maxwell Library, Heritage Room, 10 Shaw Road, Bridgewater MA
5:00 – 6:15 pm

Dr. Barry Houlihan, Archivist of the University of Galway, will present on the role archives play in preserving and protecting historical memory by giving voice to the voiceless and to those censored by authoritative power. Dr. Houlihan’s vast experience documenting and preserving Ireland’s turbulent 20th century will be featured as he visits us from Ireland for our bi-annual Irish Cultural Heritage Day.

Live music, food, and refreshments will be available for those who attend. Free and open to the public

music

BSU Ensembles & Recitals

Free and open to the public, no tickets required.

FEB 12

High School Honor Band Festival 
Rondileau Student Union Auditorium, 19 Park Avenue, Bridgewater, MA
8:00 pm

A daylong event that includes high schools throughout the state to come and learn with the wind ensemble’s director, Dr. Running, and perform at the end of the day

MAR 4

Student Recital – Eric M. - Guitar
Boyden Hall, Horace Mann Auditorium, 131 Summer Street, Bridgewater, MA
8:00 pm

Level 300 student, Eric McNeal, will be showcasing his work as a guitar major in a solo recital

MAR 27

Student Recital – Giana U. - Voice
Boyden Hall, Horace Mann Auditorium, 131 Summer Street, Bridgewater, MA
7:00 pm

Level 400 student, Giana Uwazany, will be showcasing her work as a voice major in a solo recital

MAR 29

Student Recital – Kaitlin R. - Voice
Boyden Hall, Horace Mann Auditorium, 131 Summer Street, Bridgewater, MA
7:00 pm

Level 300 student, Kaitlin Rancourt, will be showcasing her work as a voice major in a solo recital

APR 3

Student Recital – Cam M. - Percussion
Boyden Hall, Horace Mann Auditorium, 131 Summer Street, Bridgewater, MA
7:00 pm

Level 300 student, Cameron McClintock, will be showcasing his work as a percussion major in a solo recital

APR 9

Wind Ensemble Concert
Rondileau Student Union Auditorium, 19 Park Avenue, Bridgewater, MA
8:00 pm

A large instrumental ensemble performing instrumental pieces by numerous composers

APR 10

Student Recital – Danielle B. - Trumpet
Boyden Hall, Horace Mann Auditorium, 131 Summer Street, Bridgewater, MA
7:00 pm

Level 300 student, Danielle Boardman, will be showcasing her work as a trumpet major in a solo recital

APR 12

Social Justice Choir Concert
Boyden Hall, Horace Mann Auditorium, 131 Summer Street, Bridgewater, MA
4:00 pm

A large vocal ensemble with BSU, UMASS Dartmouth, and community members performing music with a message

APR 17

Chorale Concert
Boyden Hall, Horace Mann Auditorium, 131 Summer Street, Bridgewater, MA
7:00 pm

A vocal ensemble performing classical pieces

APR 21

Jazz Band Concert
Boyden Hall, Horace Mann Auditorium, 131 Summer Street, Bridgewater, MA
8:00 pm

An instrumental ensemble performing jazz tunes

APR 22

Voice Studio Recital-Craig
Boyden Hall, Horace Mann Auditorium, 131 Summer Street, Bridgewater, MA
8:00 pm

Students studying under Albert Craig (majors and non-majors) perform a piece they have been learning with their private instructor

APR 24

Student Recital – Jillian B. - Voice
Boyden Hall, Horace Mann Auditorium, 131 Summer Street, Bridgewater, MA
7:00 pm

Level 300 student, Jillian Barton, will be showcasing her work as a voice major in a solo recital

APR 26

Voice Studio Recital-Holland
Boyden Hall, Horace Mann Auditorium, 131 Summer Street, Bridgewater, MA
3:00 pm

Students studying under Heather Holland (majors and non-majors) perform a piece they have been learning with their private instructor

APR 29

Voice Studio Recital-Biz
Boyden Hall, Horace Mann Auditorium, 131 Summer Street, Bridgewater, MA
8:00 pm

Students studying under Maryte Bizinkauskas (majors and non-majors) perform a piece they have been learning with their private instructor

APR 30

African Drumming Ensemble
Boyden Hall, Horace Mann Auditorium, 131 Summer Street, Bridgewater, MA
8:00 pm

A percussion ensemble performing native pieces on African drums

MAY 1

Opera Ensemble Concert
Boyden Hall, Horace Mann Auditorium, 131 Summer Street, Bridgewater, MA
7:00 pm

A vocal ensemble performing popular opera pieces and songs from musicals

MAY 2

Pop Vocal Concert
Boyden Hall, Horace Mann Auditorium, 131 Summer Street, Bridgewater, MA
7:00 pm

A vocal ensemble performing popular jazz, rock, and pop music


 

Plymouth Philharmonic

The Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra, a professional orchestral ensemble located within the Plymouth Bay Cultural District, presents a wide range of live music and educational programs to people of all ages and backgrounds on the South Shore of Massachusetts.

More details and tickets are available on plymouthphil.org

FEB
MAR

It’s Tropical Rock
Plymouth Memorial Hall, 83 Court Street, Plymouth, MA
February 28 at 7:30 pm, March 1 at 3:00 pm
Pre-Concert Cocktail Party: February 28 at 6:00 pm, $25

Hey, the weekend’s here, and it’s five o’clock somewhere! Time for some Changes in Latitude, Changes in Attitude. That’s right. We’re headed to the tropics where everything’s Hot Hot Hot! So Don’t Worry, Be Happy. No one’s wasting away in our Margaritaville! This joint is jumpin’ with the Best of Buffet—plus Marley, Morrison, and The Beach Boys just to name a few. And we’ve got a very live orchestra to keep this party bus going by the Blue Bayou, Under the Boardwalk, and On the Dock of the Bay. We’ll crank up one sun-soaked hit after another, then take it slow. Cause that’s another place we wanna go…way down in Kokomo. Come Monday, it’ll be all right. ‘Cause we just had another epic Phil night.

MAR 8

Spaceship Earth
Plymouth South High School Performing Arts Center, 490 Long Pond Road, Plymouth, MA
3:00 pm
Pre-Concert Instrument Demonstration: 2:00 pm in the Plymouth South HS Cafeteria (Free for ticket holders)

A long time ago…in a galaxy far, far away, there was music. Not just any music—EPIC MUSIC! Big, boundless stellar orchestrations from our favorite sci-fi flicks, Holst’s musical take on Jupiter, the jolly giant of the planet system, and Beethoven’s hauntingly beautiful Moonlight Sonata. We’ll hear all these supernovas—plus a fun musical travelogue where the woodwinds mimic Martians, the brass shine like the blazing sun, and the strings do the moon walk! Yup, it’s another out-of-the world experience with the orchestra—close encounters of the musical kind!

Food Drive: Audience members are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items to benefit the South Shore Community Action Council’s Food Distribution Center. 

MAR 28

Old Friends & New
Plymouth South High School Performing Arts Center, 490 Long Pond Road, Plymouth, MA
7:30 pm Pre-Concert Talk with Steven Karidoyanes at 6:30 pm

Every great cellist has recorded it. Many believe it’s the greatest cello concerto of all time. The last time we performed it was 2004, so a rendezvous with this magnificent masterpiece—and the fearless cellist Allison Eldredge—is long overdue. We’ll have plenty of time for new introductions, too. Danse nègre is high energy, feel-good music and a perfect concert opener. And, if you like Copland, you’ll love our new friend Coleman. For a Beautiful Land takes us back to the heartland a half century later for a bold, new interpretation of American music.

MAY

Blockbuster Broadway
Plymouth Memorial Hall, 83 Court Street Plymouth, MA
May 2 at 7:30 pm, May 3 at 3:00 pm
Pre-Concert Cocktail Party: 6:00 pm, $25

Next stop: Broadway. The street with the beat. Where the neon lights are bright and there’s magic in the air. We’ve put together the perfect playbill of Broadway’s best. Showstoppers from Waitress, Hamilton, and Jersey Boys. Fan favorites from Funny Girl to Phantom. Cats to Cabaret. Les Miz to Lion Ling. Broadway’s brightest songs, stars, and your very own orchestra will light up the entire town. You’re definitely gonna feel the love tonight. So, come hear the music play, old chum. The Phil + Broadway. It’s always a Wicked good time.

 


 

The Brockton Symphony Orchestra (BrSO)

The Brockton Symphony Orchestra is turning 100, and we're celebrating with a season as grand and joyful as the milestone itself! Our 2025–2026 Season is a vibrant musical journey filled with thrilling works that honor our past, celebrate the present, and look boldly toward the future. Each concert is a tribute to a century of artistry, community, and memorable performances. Raise your voice, lift your spirit, and join us as we toast 100 incredible years - and 100 more to come - with the music that has made the BrSO a cherished treasure of Greater Brockton.

The schedule is subject to change. Please check the BrSO website at brocktonsymphony.org for updates and ticket information.

JAN 25

The Spiritual Mozart
Christ Congregational Church, 1350 Pleasant Street, Brockton, MA
3:00 pm

Step into the elegance of the Classical era with an afternoon devoted to the genius of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, from the sacred to the celebratory, and featuring renowned organist Peter Krasinski on the Austin organ.

The program opens with the sparkling Serenata Notturna, a playful, regal serenade full of wit and charm. Next, delight in the graceful simplicity of Mozart's Church Sonatas, brief, radiant organ works that capture his gift for clarity and balance. We close with the majestic Linz Symphony, written in just four days and overflowing with joyful energy and brilliant orchestration. Celebrate Mozart's timeless brilliance in an afternoon of music that continues to enchant and uplift, centuries later. This concert is generously underwritten by Diane and Kirk Hartung.

MAR 15

Spring Healing
Christ Congregational Church, 1350 Pleasant Street, Brockton, MA
3:00 pm

Experience the healing power of Springtime with a concert filled with fresh beginnings. We salute our annual Youth Competition featuring two first-prize winners. Eunha Basu (2024) will showcase her virtuosity and passion on the piano in Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 1. And we welcome back Andrew Byun, 2014 winner and rising international soloist, performing Leopold Hofmann's elegant Cello Concerto, a hidden gem from Mozart's era. The afternoon concludes with the vivid magic of Stravinsky's The Firebird Suite, a dazzling tale of transformation and triumph. Together, these pieces will transport you from the iciness of winter into the blooming delight of spring.

MAY

100 Years and 100 More
Stoughton High School, 232 Pearl St, Stoughton, MA
First Church Cambridge, 11 Garden St, Cambridge, MA May 16 - 17

Join us as we bring our 100th Anniversary Season culminates with one of the most powerful and uplifting works in all of classical music, Beethoven’s Symphony No.9, "Ode to Joy."

In a stunning collaboration with the Cantata Singers of Boston, this performance is a celebration of community, resilience, and the timeless power of music. Raise a glass with us and take part in the celebration as voices and instruments unite in joy, hope, and harmony. Let Beethoven's soaring finale carry you into the future with hearts full and spirits lifted!

theater/dance

BSU Box Office

Schedule is subject to change. Please visit the BSU Box Office website at www.BSUtix.com for updates and ticket information.

FEB

boom by Peter Sinn Nachtrieb
Part of the Student Repertory Theater Festival
Rondileau Student Union Auditorium, 19 Park Avenue, Bridgewater, MA
February 25 & 27 at 8:00 pm, February 28 at 2:00 pm

Two strangers meet in a laboratory for a casual romantic encounter, but have no idea what is in store for them! Will their "meaningless" encounter be extraordinary? What's going on with the aquarium in the room? And who is that woman pulling levers in the corner? boom by Peter Sinn Nachtrieb is set to explode on the BSU stage!

FEB
MAR

Late, a Cowboy Song by Sarah Ruhl
Part of the Student Repertory Theater Festival
Rondileau Student Union Auditorium, 19 Park Avenue, Bridgewater, MA
February 26 & 28 at 8:00 pm, March 1 at 2:00 pm

Mary, always late and always married, meets Red, a lady cowboy who teaches her how to ride. Red exudes a taste of freedom that Mary didn't even know she lacked and is suddenly desperate to find. Late, a Cowboy Song by Sarah Ruhl is the story of one woman's education and her search to find true love outside the box.

APRIL

SpringDance 2026
Rondileau Student Union Auditorium, 19 Park Avenue, Bridgewater, MA
April 2 - 4 at 7:30 pm

BSU Dance celebrates life, art, and dance in this concert featuring dazzling choreography from faculty, guest artists, and advanced students.

APRIL
MAY

Cabaret
Rondileau Student Union Auditorium, 19 Park Avenue, Bridgewater, MA
April 24 - 26, April 29 - May 2

Daring, provocative and exuberantly entertaining, Cabaret explores the dark and heady life of Bohemian Berlin as Germany slowly yields to the emerging Third Reich. Featuring classic songs by Kander & Ebb such as "Wilkommen," "Maybe This Time," and "(Life is a) Cabaret," and a gripping book by Joe Masteroff based on the play by John Van Druten & the writings of Christopher Isherwood, this all-time musical originally brought to life by Bob Fosse is a captivating tragedy about the consequences of turning our eyes from the rise of fascism.

exhibitions

 

The Wallace L. Anderson Gallery

All exhibitions free and open to the public. Learn more at bsuarts.com

JAN
MAR

Carmen Cicero
Symphony, A Life in Prints
January 16 - March 28
Wallace L. Anderson Gallery, 40 School Street, Bridgewater, MA

These prints, which date from 1960 to 1963, document the vibrant and diverse New York city art scene. Nested within this suite are five works created by the artist and musician Carmen Cicero. Cicero four lithographs from 1960 show a spare abstract linearity, whereas Landscape with Airplane, completed in 1963, explores a more agitated and constructed composition that hints at the noise and motion of city life.

JAN
MAR

Adam J. O'Day
Scapes and Perspectives
January 15 - March 23
Reception: January 24, 2 - 6pm
Wallace L. Anderson Gallery, 40 School Street, Bridgewater, MA

Adam's work captures the world as it is—rich with detail, light, and form—while simultaneously pushing beyond reality into the realm of the subconscious. He finds beauty in both precision and abstraction, allowing his canvases to become portals into layered, dreamlike narratives.

SPRING

Howard Windham
Portraits
Fall 2026
John Joseph Moakley Center Atrium, 100 Burrill Avenue, Bridgewater, MA

The Surrealist drawings of Howard Windham blend recognizable forms of the human face or figure with dreamlike, irrational, and fantastical elements. These pieces evoke mystery, introspection, and psychological depth. Within these meticulous ink drawings architectural and natural formations invoke the desire of the Surrealists to unlock the unconsciousness of humanity.