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  • New Music Ensemble: Harper’s Bedtime Story

    Alexis and Jim Pugh Theater

    The UCF New Music Ensemble invites you to experience a bedtime story the way you never have before! Her parents are having a party, but Harper needs a story before she can go to sleep. Over the course of this evening, several partygoers will take a turn adding to the tale. Unfortunately, none of them can agree on how the …

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  • Faculty Recital: Ensemble Noree

    Rehearsal Hall

    Jung Choi, oboe - University of North Texas Yoon Joo Hwang, Bassoon - University of Central Florida Jihea Hong Park, Piano - Brigham Young University

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  • Orlando Family Stage: Dino Dance Party

    Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts: DeVos Family Room

    Join Orlando Family Stage for a prehistoric adventure with Dinosaur Dance Party, a lively Theatre for the Very Young production designed for children ages 1 to 5. This 30-minute interactive show invites young audiences to stomp, clap, and groove alongside their favorite dinosaurs. With music, movement, and sensory play, Dinosaur Dance Party is more than just a performance — it’s …

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  • Fiddler on the Roof (Recurring Event)

    Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts: Walt Disney Theater

    Immerse yourself in a world rich with unforgettable musical hits like “Tradition,” “Sunrise, Sunset,” and “If I Were A Rich Man,” as well as the enchanting melodies of “Matchmaker, Matchmaker” and “To Life (L’Chaim!).” Join us for a heartfelt journey through the bonds of family, love, and laughter as fathers and daughters, husbands and wives, come together in a celebration …

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  • Character Animation showcase

    Alexis and Jim Pugh Theater

    Join us for an exciting evening showcasing the innovative work of UCF’s SVAD graduating seniors from the nationally ranked Emerging Media BFA program. Engage with the future of Orlando’s design community, connecting with talented students as they showcase groundbreaking projects in the Graphic Design and Animation & Visualization tracks. The evening will conclude with inspiring presentations from distinguished industry guests, …

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  • Let’s Go Camping! Theatre for the Very Young

    Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts: DeVos Family Room

    Join best friends Happy Camper and Fuzzy on a camping adventure, told through music, puppetry, and creative play! "Let's Go Camping!" is a 45-minute interactive play designed for 2 to 5-year-olds. Along the way, children will explore the wonders of nature, meet woodland friends, and earn Junior Explorer badges. Children are encouraged to bring their favorite stuffed animal or doll …

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  • Fiddler on the Roof (Recurring Event)

    Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts: Walt Disney Theater

    Immerse yourself in a world rich with unforgettable musical hits like “Tradition,” “Sunrise, Sunset,” and “If I Were A Rich Man,” as well as the enchanting melodies of “Matchmaker, Matchmaker” and “To Life (L’Chaim!).” Join us for a heartfelt journey through the bonds of family, love, and laughter as fathers and daughters, husbands and wives, come together in a celebration …

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  • AI Across Creative Frontiers

    Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts: DeVos Family Room

    A dynamic panel exploring the transformative impact of artificial intelligence across diverse realms of creativity. Our expert panelists will discuss innovative applications in music, language learning, and computational creativity, offering insights into how AI is reshaping the future of artistic expression and learning methodologies. Don't miss this opportunity to uncover the limitless potential of AI in pushing creative boundaries.  This …

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  • A Symphony of Voices: UCF Choir Concert

    Alexis and Jim Pugh Theater

    Join us for an extraordinary musical experience as the UCF Tenor/Bass Choir (TeBa), UCF Chamber Choir, and UCF Community Choir unite their voices for a spectacular concert under the direction of Jeffery Redding and Kelly Miller. Experience the magic of choral music with a diverse repertoire that spans from classical masterpieces to contemporary compositions. Each choir will bring their unique …

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  • Gershwin Celebration

    Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts: Steinmetz Hall: Steinmetz Hall

    Step into a world of timeless melodies and captivating rhythms as we pay tribute to George and Ira Gershwin. This special evening will feature Rhapsody in Blue to celebrate it’s 100th anniversary, The Cuban Overture, and a set of their most iconic songs performed by UCF friends, faculty, and alumni, who will bring their music to life with passion and …

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  • Moonlight Paddle at Lake Claire (Recurring Event)

    Lake Claire Recreational Area

    Join Outdoor Adventure of our Moonlight Paddle Series on Lake Claire! During this event, you will get the chance to paddle on the lake once the sun goes down with our knowledgeable Paddle Guides. They will teach you basic paddle strokes, Leave No Trace Principles, and exciting information about the flora and fauna that call Lake Claire home. You might …

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  • Yoga and Hiking Trip

    Outdoor Adventure Center: RWC 154

    Trip Date: 4/13/2025   Trip Location: Orlando, FL  Trip Cost: $15.00  Registration Opens: 3/31/2025 - 12:00PM   Registration Closes: 4/10/2025 - 4:00PM  Register for this trip in the UCF RWC app or through the UCF RWC Membership Portal website. All trips are now first-come, first-served. All trips will open 2 weeks before the first day of the trip. If the trip is …

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  • UCF Celebrates the Arts 2025 (Recurring Event)

    Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts Downtown

    UCF Celebrates the Arts is an immersive and dynamic cultural extravaganza that fuses creativity, innovation and community engagement. This annual festival showcases the artistic prowess of UCF’s faculty and students and invites the broader community to enjoy performances, exhibitions, presentations and interactive experiences. With a focus on accessibility, partnership and diverse offerings, UCF Celebrates the Arts is a unique opportunity …

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  • National Young Composers Challenge Compositum

    Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts: Steinmetz Hall: Steinmetz Hall

    The top young composers in the country converge in Orlando to hear their work performed by the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra, under the baton of maestro Christopher Wilkins. The National Young Composers Challenge Composium is part concert, part masterclass, part competition, and guaranteed to be thrilling from start to finish. Doors will be kept open during the event so that patrons …

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  • The Last Firefly

    Alexis and Jim Pugh Theater

    From the moment light flashes and thunder crashes, audiences are swept into an epic adventure of self-discovery and courage. Forced from home by a cruel stepfather, Boom embarks on a quest where he must confront the forces of nature and face off against enchanted forest creatures. Will he find the inner strength to prevail? Combining Japanese fairy tales and folklore, …

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  • UCF Knights Trumpet Ensemble Concert

    UCF rehearsal Hall: 4000 Central Florida Blvd, Orlando

    Concert featuring the UCF Knights Trumpet Ensemble at UCF main campus.

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  • UCF University Orchestra Concert

    UCF Visual Arts Auditorium: 4000 Central Florida Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32816

    The UCF University Orchestra is an open-enrollment ensemble designed to offer continued performance opportunities for string players who wish to keep music in their lives as a recreational and aesthetic activity. Wind players and percussionists may be added on occasion but should be a member of the Concert Band to be invited. No audition is required to become a member.

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  • UCF Concert Band & University Band Concert

    UCF Pegasus Ballroom

    The UCF Concert Band and University Band, the two non-auditioned ensembles in the UCF Bands presents featured works by many of the wind band’s most exciting emerging composers.

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  • Clarinet Studio Recital

    Rehearsal Hall

    UCF presents clarinet studio perform at UCF main campus. This recital will highlight the skills and creativity of UCF's clarinetists through a variety of pieces.

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  • Drop-in Drafting Lab (Recurring Event)

    Trevor Colbourn Hall 109: Trevor Cobourn Hall 109

    Starting a writing assignment, and don’t know where to begin? The University Writing Center’s Drop-In Drafting Lab can help! No appointments required — you can drop in during our open hours and: clarify assignment expectations develop a plan brainstorm ideas or just spend time writing!  Any and all UCF writers are welcome! The Drafting Lab will be unavailable on the …

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  • Adult First Aid/CPR/AED Class (Recurring Event)

    RWC Wet Classroom

    The RWC offers American Red Cross Adult CPR/AED, First Aid Blended Learning classes. The Blended Learning class includes an online portion (approx. 2-3 hours long) and an instructor-led class skills session (approx. 2 hours long). The online portion must be completed prior to attending the in-class skills session. Each participant who successfully completes the course will earn an American Red …

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  • Sexual Health and Wellness Week Resource Fair

    Student Union Atrium

    Join LGBTQ+ Services for an informational tabling event to gain valuable resources. This event is hosted and planned by Student Government using student Activity & Service Fees.

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  • "Live it Out" Lunch (Recurring Event)

    Garden Key, Room 221, Student Union

    Faculty Commons seeks to connect Christian faculty in fellowship to provide resources and encouragement for them to live out their Christian faith in the academy. Please join us for the Spring 2025 Faculty Commons “Live it Out” lunch series on the second Monday of every month from noon to 1pm in the Student Union Garden Key, Room 221. The event includes …

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