Arts & Culture

Panel Discussion ǀ Trisha Holt, Kyohei Abe, and Sasha Baskin, moderated by Kottie Gaydos

Join curator Kottie Gaydos and artists Trisha Holt, Kyohei Abe, and Sasha Baskin in a lively discussion on translation, performance, and representation in their individual practices. Together they will contemplate media distortion as a form of collage and critique, process-driven transformation from image to object, object to image, and the role of perception in generating meaning.

Wednesday, November 5 at 12 p.m.  |  Center for the Arts Gallery, CA 3040

TEDx TowsonU: Happiness by Design

A transformative perspective that empowers us to reprioritize, reboot, and refresh our lives. Happiness isn’t just a fleeting emotion — it’s something we can thoughtfully create. This theme explores how individuals, communities, and systems can intentionally design environments, habits, and mindsets that foster genuine, lasting joy. TEDxTowsonU talks encourage the audience to break free from conventional thinking and explore new ideas, technologies, and possibilities across various domains. 

Seats are free, but registration is required.

Wednesday, November 5 at 6 p.m.  |  University Union Cinema, UU 324

Student Composers Concert

Towson University composition students present a concert of original works in this collaborative concert performed by fellow students in the Department of Music.

November 5 at 8 p.m.  |  Recital Hall, CA 3066

Cinderella: Childrens Opera Ensemble

If the shoe fits, come to the opera! TU's Opera Outreach Ensemble presents a charming contemporary version of the beloved fairy tale, Cinderella with music from the operetta's of Gilbert and Sullivan and book by TU alumni Grace Kane '17 and Tess Huth '16. The opera is appropriate for all ages. Themes of empowerment, self-esteem, kindness, and striving for goodness abound in this fast-paced fun-filled 45 minute opera. Children are encouraged to come dressed as their favorite Cinderella character. Produced by TU music faculty members Jessica Harika and Phillip Collister-Murray.

Saturday, November 8 at 10:30 a.m.  |  Recital Hall, CA 3066

TU Jazz Faculty Ensemble

The TU Jazz faculty offer their semester's recital featuring original music and fresh takes on jazz classics. The members of the ensemble will be: Jason Rigby on saxophones; Dave Ballou on trumpet; Jeff Reed on bass; John Lee on guitar; and Eric Kennedy on drum set.

Sunday, November 9 at 3 p.m.  |  Recital Hall, CA 3066

Liberatory Consent with Sam Duong Woloszynski

What if consent wasn’t just a “yes” or a "no," but a skillset we practice and grow over time? In this talk, consent educator Sam Duong Woloszynski (she/they) invites us to rethink what consent can look like in real life—especially when it’s messy, nuanced, or shaped by power dynamics. Drawing from queer, trauma-informed, and liberatory frameworks, Sam offers a fresh perspective on how we navigate desire, boundaries, and connection with care. Campus wide talk – open to TU and Baltimore community.

Monday, November 10 at 6 p.m.  |  College of Liberal Arts, LA 4110

Peggy Friedmann Gordon Competition Winners Recital

The Department of Music features the winners of the Peggy Friedmann-Gordon Scholarship Competition in our annual scholarship recital sponsored by Peggy Friedmann-Gordon and Yale Gordon Trust via the TU Foundation.

Tuesday, November 11 at 11 a.m.  |  Harold J. Kaplan Concert Hall, CA 3042

Wright the Future: A Festival of Plays

Wright the Future: A Festival of Plays is three evenings of staged readings featuring theatre works relating to the climate and actions to improve our Earth. Night one features original works by TU students and alumni. Night two includes works from the biennial Climate Change Theatre Action Festival an international event held concurrently with the UN Climate Change Conference. The final night of the festival features faculty member David White’s eco-odyssey choreopoem Dance on Bones.

November 14 – 15  |  Ruth Marder Studio Theatre, CA 3044

Brass Showcase

Featuring music by brass studios: trumpet, horn, trombone, and tuba/euphonium ensembles. A performance of original works and transcriptions highlighting student work throughout the semester.

Monday, November 17 at 6 p.m.  |  Harold J Kaplan Concert Hall, CA 3042

Murray Jazz Residency, feat. Mike Holober

The Murray Jazz Residency presents pianist/composer/arranger Mike Holober in a week of classes, rehearsals and concerts. Mr. Holober will present two concerts. The first on Wednesday, November 19 will feature Mr. Holober with members of the Jazz/Commercial music faculty. The second will present Mr. Holober with students of the Jazz/Commercial program in an ensemble that he will coach during the week of the residency. This grammy-nominated musician has been described by DownBeat Magazine as “one of the finest modern composer/arrangers of our time.”

November 19 & 21 at 8 p.m.  |  Recital Hall, CA 3066

Towson University Dance Company Fall 2025 Concert

The Towson University Dance Company proudly presents a dynamic evening of Ballet, Modern, and Contemporary works, guided by Artistic Directors Runqiao Du and Alison Seidenstricker. The concert will also highlight a special work created by the Rosenberg Distinguished Artist in Residency.

Tickets are free for all TU students when you present your OneCard at the Box Office one hour before showtime.

Wednesday, November 19 – 23  |  Stephens Hall Theatre

Our Thanksgiving Stories

Celebrate a multitude of culinary traditions in this storytelling gathering highlighting the variety of foods shared on Thanksgiving. Presenters include TU students, faculty, staff, and other guests. Audience members are also invited to share their stories and enjoy global foods together.

Co-presented by TU Asian Arts & Culture Center, TU Department of Theater Arts, TU Center for Student Diversity, and Alpha Sigma Rho Sorority. Supported in part by TU COFAC Dean’s Office.

November 20 at 6 p.m.  |  Center for the Arts Atrium

I Wanna F** Like Romeo and Juliet, by Andrew Rincón

A love story of epic proportions playing with gods and mortals, realism and fantasy, and the shame and joy found in queer love.

"I Wanna Fuck Like Romeo and Juliet" is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com

Content Note: I Wanna F*ck Like Romeo and Juliet contains material recommended for mature audiences.

Tickets are free for all TU students on November 20, 21, and 24 when you present your OneCard at the Box Office one hour before showtime.

November 20 – 25  |  Studio Theatre, CA 3060

Percussion Ensemble

The TU Percussion Ensemble will perform a program titled Sleight of Hand - featuring works for percussion that conjure magical imagery and ignite the spirit.

November 24 at 6 p.m.  |  Harold J Kaplan Concert Hall, CA 3042

Jazz Showcase Concert

Each semester the Jazz/Commercial Music Program presents students performing in end of the semester concerts. Concerts feature the Jazz Combos; the Jazz Guitar Ensembles; The Jazz Vocal Ensemble and the Latin Music Ensemble. These concerts are the culmination of the semester's rehearsals. Each concert is an enjoyable and inspiring event!

November 24  |  December 1  |  December 8  |  Recital Hall, CA 3066

Exhibition: Unwound

How have recent upheavals—from the pandemic to global conflicts, amplified by media—reshaped our private lives? How do personal memories become collective history? In a world forever changed, how do we find our way forward? Elaine Qiu’s awe-inspiring installation of painting, video, and sound invites visitors into a multi-sensory exploration of communal consciousness, connection, and healing in a fragmented, post-pandemic world.

September 10 – December 6 (closed October 17 & November 26 – 29)  |  Asian Arts Gallery, CA 2037

Exhibition: Spatial Affinities

The work in this exhibition compresses and expands expectations of depth as moderated by a post-image visual culture. The artists adhere to neither medium nor dimensional restrictions, but manipulate the viewer’s relationship to the image as a temporal document, compressed and fractured, through the singular eye of the lens.

September 12 – December 6  |  Center for the Arts Gallery, CA 3040

MFA Candidate Alexis Irby: Manifesting the Unheard Layers of Reality

Irby collects physical evidence of places and moments, bringing them together into a constellation of disparate memories. Her sculptures encourage a sense of absurdity by documenting aspects of reality in ambiguous combinations. She highlights the interconnectedness of the physical world and the encompassing layers we cannot fully perceive.

Reception Thursday, October 23 following 6:30 p.m. lecture  |  Artist Talk Wednesday, October 29 at 12 p.m.

October 24 – December 6  |  Holtzman MFA Gallery, CA 2040

MFA Candidate Zachary Diaz: MOTUS

Diaz presents an interplay of color, movement, and texture through large-scale oil paintings, drawings, and monotypes by blending intuition and intention. The artworks emerge as intuitive puzzles, balancing spontaneous marks with deliberate layering to evoke emotional responses. With a classical training foundation and heavy influence of abstract expressionist techniques, Diaz’s work uncovers hidden narratives with seemingly simple marks.

Reception Thursday, October 23 following 6:30 p.m. lecture  |  Artist Talk Wednesday, October 29 at 12 p.m.

October 24 – December 6  |  Holtzman MFA Gallery, CA 2040