TigerFest, Impact TU, more to do at TU
Events you won't want to miss this week, including TigerFest concert, petting zoo, arcade night, food trucks, DJs, Impact TU
TigerFest week is here and the line-up of events is strong. On Monday, a high-energy drag brunch brings games, giveaways and brunch favorites for all. Tuesday, Towsontown Field transforms into a zoo experience with animal petting and creative crafts. Wednesday is arcade night, with mini-golf, escape rooms and a silent disco in the union, and on Thursday live DJs and food trucks come to campus for an outdoor festival with dancing and games. Friday is the big concert, with tickets selling fast to see A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, Rob49, Shyglizzy and BunnaB take the SECU Arena stage. It all caps off with a day of community engagement Saturday as hundreds of students participate in Impact TU. It's the best week of the year, Tigers. Get out there, have fun and be safe.
Mon., April 13
Drag Brunch
4–7 p.m., West Village Ballrooms
Put on your best 'fit and bring some sass to this high-energy drag show filled with audience games, giveaways and brunch favorites.
More Monday events:
- Brass Showcase Concert, 6 p.m., Center for the Arts 3066
- Speaker Series: Countering Drone Threats in the Homeland, 4 p.m., Liberal Arts 4310
- Swim Lessons at Campus Rec, 8 p.m., Burdick Pool
Tues., April 14
Tropical Fever
4–7 p.m., Towsontown Field
Get wild with a zoo experience in the heart of campus. Pet live animals and participate in creative make-and-takes to decorate your space.
More Tuesday events:
- Honoring Memory, Preserving Stories, 2 & 3:30 p.m., Liberal Arts 4310
- Beating Student Burnout, 4 p.m., virtual
- Internship Advantage, 5 p.m., Stephens 205
- SGA Election Debate, 7 p.m., University Union 324
Wed., April 15
Late Night Arcade
8–11 p.m., University Union Ballrooms
Get in on some late-night fun as the union ballrooms transform into an arcade complete with mini-golf, escape rooms, a silent headphone party, gaming and more.
More Wednesday events:
- Pizza & Chat with the Cardin Center, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., University Union 324
- Staff Senate Meeting, 1–3 p.m.,Virtual
- Softball vs. Villanova, 3 p.m., Tiger Softball Complex
- Exploring Careers in Healthcare, 4 p.m., Health Professions 4302
- Democracy Today: The Right of the People, 5 p.m., Liberal Arts 4310
- Kayak Clinic, 6:30–8 p.m., Burdick Pool
Thurs., April 16
The Yard
4–7 p.m., Towsontown Field
Dance to the music of live DJs as you close out the school week with games, food trucks and fun.
More Thursday events:
- Documentary Screening: Chasing Redemption, 4:30 p.m., University Union 324
- Top Rope Belay Clinic, 5 p.m., Burdick Hall
- Guest Artist Lecture: Jackie Andrews, 6:30 p.m., Center for the Arts 2032
- Matchstick Percussion Concert, 8 p.m., Center for the Arts 3042
Fri., April 17
TigerFest
7:30 p.m., SECU Arena
A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, Rob49, Shyglizzy and BunnaB take the SECU Arena stage for the Tigerfest 2026 concert. Tickets available on Ticketmaster with discounted rates for students. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
More Friday events:
- Strategic Sales Competition, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Stephens Hall 310
- Physics Seminar: AI for Materials Discovery, 11 a.m., Science Complex 1230
- Tigers Lead Info Session, 11:30 a.m., Liberal Arts 2118
- Baltimore Community Archaeology Lab Day, Noon–4 p.m., Liberal Arts 3328
- Softball vs. Monmouth, 2 p.m., Tiger Softball Complex
- Planetarium Show: Dark Side of Light, 12, 2, 7 & 7:45 p.m., Science Complex 2206
Sat., April 18
Impact TU: Local Action for Social Change
9 a.m. to 2 p.m., meet at University Union Ballrooms
TU's largest day of community engagement returns to connect hundreds of students with community partners for hands-on projects supporting our campus and surrounding neighborhoods.
More Saturday events:
- Equal Pay Day Symposium, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Science Complex 2nd Floor
- Hiking & Yoga at Oregon Ridge, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Oregon Ridge Park
- Orpheus in the Underworld, 2 & 7 p.m., Center for the Arts 3043
- Softball vs. Monmouth, 2 p.m., Tiger Softball Complex
- Hubbard Street Dance Chicago Performance, 7 p.m., Stephens Hall 217
Sun., April 19
Women's Lacrosse vs. Elon
Noon, Tiger Field
Enjoy a spring day outside watching the Tigers take on Elon. Admission is free to the public.
More Sunday events:
- Softball vs. Monmouth, 1 p.m., Tiger Softball Complex
- Orpheus in the Underworld, 2 p.m., Center for the Arts 3043
- Duo Bandini-Chiacchiaretta Concert, 3 p.m., Center for the Arts 3042
What to do at TU this week is a snapshot of campus events based on information published in the TU events calendar. Visit the event links for the latest details and updates. To submit your event for inclusion in What to do at TU, post it in the events calendar at least two weeks before the event date.