Events Open to the Public
RIC offers numerous events throughout the year for the public to enjoy. Our well-known performing arts program brings music, theatre, and dance performances of the highest quality, and our Bannister Gallery features exhibitions by local, regional and international artists. We also hold conferences, programs, and of course admissions events, intended for the public. For athletics matches please view RIC Athletics' Calendar.
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Student Choreography Showcase
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- room Sapinsley Hall in the Nazarian Center
Presented by RIC Dance Company. Performances, Thursday, 5/1/25 at 7:30pm and Friday, 5/2/25 at 7:30pm
RIC Jazz Ensemble May Performance
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- room Sapinsley Hall in the Nazarian Center
RIC Jazz Ensemble
2025 Graduating Art Students' Exhibition
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The exhibition showcases work by graduating seniors in the RIC Art Department and is on view in Bannister Gallery from May 8-23, 2025.
2025 Graduating Art Students' Exhibition - Opening Reception
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- room Bannister Gallery in Roberts Hall
Join us for an opening reception on Thursday, May 8, from 4-7 PM in Bannister Gallery!
Writing Marathon
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Celebrate the Rhode Island Writing Project's last spring event! We're looking forward to marathoning with you.
The State Ballet of RI Presents Giselle
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- room Sapinsley Hall in the Nazarian Center
A timeless love story filled with romance, deception, betrayal, and forgiveness. Performances on Thursday, May 22 and Friday, May 23 at 7 pm.
Summer Writing Camp (K-12)
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The Rhode Island Writing Project's Summer Writing Camp is a program designed for students in grades K-12 who enjoy writing. The program runs from July 7-18, 9 am-12 pm each day, Monday through Friday and is in-person, on campus.
New Teacher Camp - Week I
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- room Horace Mann Building, RIC Campus
Join us this summer (July 8-10 & 15-17) at New Teacher Camp for a collaborative and supportive professional development opportunity for first through third year teachers! This event is free unless you would like to enroll in CURR 520 for 3 credits.
New Teacher Camp - Week II
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- room Horace Mann Building, RIC Campus
Join us this summer (July 8-10 & 15-17) at New Teacher Camp for a collaborative and supportive professional development opportunity for first through third year teachers! This event is free unless you would like to enroll in CURR 520 for 3 credits.
RIC Homecoming Alumni & Family Weekend
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Save the Date!