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November 2018
Tufts Beelzebubs Winter Show
Splish splash with one of Tufts University's a cappella groups as the Beelzebubs present their winter show, "Bubs in the Tub." Listen to the Bubs sing, maybe dance, and tell shampoo-related jokes, all while they squat in bathtubs (maybe?). Joining the Bubs for the concert will be the Nor'easters, the premier a cappella group at Northeastern University and the oldest group on campus. Admission is free for those with a with Tufts ID, and $5 for non-students.
Find out more »January 2019
Tufts Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
Each year, Tufts University hosts a celebration honoring the life and work of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This year's event is titled “A Single Garment of Destiny: Stories of Resilience and Hope" and will begin with students sharing stories of resilience and hope that center on the quote from Dr. King’s 1964 speech at the Methodist Student Leadership Conference. After a light dinner, Tufts welcomes back graduates Christina Greer (class of 2000) and Zerlina Maxwell (class of 2003)…
Find out more »March 2019
Author Talk: Robin DiAngelo – White Fragility in America
White people in the U.S. live in a racially insular social environment, which lowers their stamina for enduring racial stress and triggers defensive responses that inhibit productive discussion. Join Dr. Robin DiAngelo, author of “White Fragility in America,” and journalist and educator Dr. Jack Hill for a conversation about what inculcates white fragility and what perspectives and skills white people need to build their racial stamina. This session may also benefit underrepresented communities who wonder why white people are so…
Find out more »April 2019
Tufts Jackson Jills: Eve Awaits
The Jackson Jills, the oldest all-female a cappella group at Tufts University, presents its spring concert, "Eve Awaits," which is also the title of the group's soon-to-be-released new album. Joining the Jackson Jills will be guest group In Achord, Boston University's premiere co-ed acappella group. Admission is free for Tufts students and $8 for everyone else. Tickets may be purchased through the Tufts Ticket Office website. Doors open at 7:15 p.m.
Find out more »March 2022
Refugee Integration Arts Festival
Tufts University is hosting the Refugee Integration Arts Festival in Breed Memorial Hall (also being broadcast on Zoom). Artists, researchers, and the public will explore the integration experiences of refugees and communities through different art forms. Art transcends culture, language, and boundaries, and conveys the experience of displacement and integration in an intimate way. This community-oriented series of performances and workshops will be led by artists in the New England area, who will invite the public to actively engage with…
Find out more »April 2022
Vietnamese Culture Show
The Vietnamese Students Club at Tufts University host their annual Culture Show event where they will share the different aspects of Vietnamese culture. Try Vietnamese cuisine, play Vietnamese games, and witness Vietnamese dancing while enjoying musical performances by local artists. There are also chances for raffles, in which the profits are donated to a chosen charity. Free and open to the public.
Find out more »Tufts Jackson Jills: Gnomeo and Jill-iet
The Jackson Jills, the oldest all-femme a cappella group at Tufts University (founded in 1963), are excited to be presenting their first spring concert in three years, "Gnomeo and Jill-iet." Also featuring guest group KoDA. Free admission; no tickets required.
Find out more »October 2022
Tufts A Cappella Homecoming Show
Three Tufts University a cappella groups -- the Beelzebubs, the Jackson Jills, and the Amalgamates -- present the first of two Homecoming shows at Breed Hall. Free; no tickets required. The second show will take place at 9 p.m. on Friday, October 21.
Find out more »Tufts A Cappella Homecoming Show
Three Tufts University a cappella groups -- the Beelzebubs, the Jackson Jills, and the Amalgamates -- present the second of two Homecoming shows at Breed Hall. Free; no tickets required.
Find out more »December 2022
ArtsMedford Winter Solstice Arts and Craft Fair
ArtsMedford is pleased to be holding its first in-person event since the COVID-19 pandemic began, a Winter Solstice Arts and Craft Fair at Tufts University's Breed Memorial Hall (corner of Winthrop Street and Boston Avenue). Stop by to browse the work of 15 local artists for unique gift ideas. There also will be live music.
Find out more »January 2023
Tufts MLK Celebration: We Don’t Have Much Time
Tufts University invites the community to its annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebration, presented in person and also available via livestream. This year's theme, " 'We Don't Have Much Time:' Raising Consciousness and Building the Future Now," is inspired by a series of lectures King offered in 1968 that were published as a book entitled "The Trumpet of Conscience." The guiding quote reads, “But we do not have much time. The revolutionary spirit is already world-wide. If the…
Find out more »March 2023
An Evening With Ofelia Zepeda
The Russell Lecture on Spiritual Life welcomes Ofelia Zepeda, director of the American Indian Language Development Institute at University of Arizona, where she also is a professor of linguistics. Zepeda teaches courses on the Tohono O'odham language and other American Indian languages. Her research areas include language variation, language policy, and issues of endangered languages. Join for a conversation with both O'odham and English poetry, on how language shapes our spiritual worlds and futures. RSVP through the online registration page.…
Find out more »April 2023
Tufts KoDA Showcase: Making Waves
The Korean Dance Association (KoDA) at Tufts University presents its first ever spring showcase, "Making Waves." Free; no tickets required. KoDA is a student-run dance group dedicated to learning, teaching, and performing choreographies from K-pop artists and popular Korean dance studios.
Find out more »Tufts BEATs: 4/20: Squirrel Uprising
Tufts BEATs (Bangin' Everything At Tufts), the university's premier street percussion ensemble, presents "Squirrel Uprising," marking the 20th anniversary of BEATS' 4/20 show. Free; no tickets required. The performance also will be live-streamed on the Tufts BEATs Facebook page.
Find out more »Brazilian Immigrant Health Symposium
Tufts University invites the community to the symposium, “Building Collaborations to Support the Health and well-being of Brazilians in the U.S.” Learn about organizations serving Brazilian communities and current research on Brazilian immigrant health. Panelists will identify shared priorities and explore avenues for collaboration. Register through the online form.
Find out more »October 2023
Tufts A Cappella Homecoming Shows
Three of the oldest and most honored a cappella groups at Tufts University — the Jackson Jills, the Beelzebubs, and the Amalgamates — present two Homecoming shows at Breed Hall, at 7 and 9 p.m. The Jills are the oldest all-femme a cappella group at Tufts, established in 1963. The 'Bubs, formed in 1962, are the oldest male a cappella groups at Tufts; they have received more than 30 CARA (Contemporary A Cappella Recording Awards) nominations and twice have been…
Find out more »December 2023
Tufts Beelzebubs Winter Show: I’m Bubbin’ It
The Beelzebubs, the nationally known a cappella group at Tufts University. present their winter show, "I'm Bubbin' It," with special guest performances by the Dartmouth Aires and Northeastern Pitch, Please. Free admission; no tickets required. The event also will be live-streamed on the Beelzebubs' Facebook page.
Find out more »January 2024
Tufts MLK Celebration: Single Garment of Destiny
Tufts University invites the community to its annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebration, titled "Single Garment of Destiny." The theme comes from King's 1963 "Letter from Birmingham Jail," which includes this quote: "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly affects all indirectly. Never again can we afford to live with the narrow, provincial ‘outside agitator’ idea." Keynote speaker will…
Find out more »April 2024
Tufts Community Symposium: Co-Creating Knowledge
Kyera Singleton, executive director of the Royall House & Slave Quarters, will be one of the panelists at the annual Tufts Community Symposium, subtitled, "Creating Knowledge: Exploring possibilities for community-based research partnerships." Singleton will join Tufts professors Kendra Field and Kerri Greenidge in a conversation about their collective work as public historians of slavery, freedom, and African-American communities. Their public projects, including their latest work as scholars for the City of Boston’s Reparations Task Force, helps to shape the future…
Find out more »Torn Ticket II: Pippin
Torn Ticket II, the only student-run musical theater group at Tufts University, presents the first of two performance of "Pippin," its spring workshop show. Purchase tickets through the Tufts online box office. The second performance will be at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, April 19, also at Breed Hall.
Find out more »Torn Ticket II: Pippin
Torn Ticket II, the only student-run musical theater group at Tufts University, presents the second of two performance of "Pippin," its spring workshop show. Purchase tickets through the Tufts online box office.
Find out more »June 2024
Juneteenth at Tufts
All members of the Medford community are invited to the fifth annual Juneteenth at Tufts: A Day of Remembrance and Reflection at Breed Memorial Hall. The event commemorates the spirit and meaning of Juneteenth and will include a conversation with Tufts graduate Dr. Christina Greer, an associate professor of political science Fordham University who specializes in the study of American politics, black ethnic politics, urban politics, quantitative methods, and public opinion. There also will be a musical performance and a…
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