Butler’s events calendar is brimming with opportunities for learning and entertainment. Graphic by Anna Gritzenbach.
LAUREN OFFENBACKER | STAFF REPORTER | loffenbacker@butler.edu
Clowes Memorial Hall
1. FUNKFEST (Sept. 26, 7:30 p.m.)
Tickets can be purchased on the Butler Arts & Events Center website.
Why attend?
FUNKFEST is a high-energy celebration of funk, groove and dance.
2. Comedy Jam (Sept. 27, 7:30 p.m. and 11 p.m.)
Tickets can be purchased on the Butler Arts & Events Center website.
Why attend?
With two shows in one night, Comedy Jam is a must for fans who can’t get enough stand-up comedy.
Schrott Center for the Arts
1. Faith & Action Fall Event: Stronger Futures Through Economic Mobility (Sept. 25, 4:30 p.m.)
Tickets can be reserved on the Butler Arts & Events Center website.
Why attend?
Hear from thought leaders and community voices on how faith and action intersect to create lasting impact.
2. Indianapolis Prize Woods Lecture: A Global Conversation with Indianapolis Prize Winner: Dr. Lily-Arison René de Roland (Sept. 29, 7:30 p.m.)
Tickets can be reserved on the Butler Arts & Events Center website.
Why attend?
This global conversation highlights Dr. Lily-Arison René de Roland’s groundbreaking work to protect endangered species and preserve their habitats.
Eidson-Duckwall Recital Hall
1. JCA Signature Series Lecture: Jeanette McCune, non-profit executive leader (Sept. 29, 7:30 p.m.)
Free and open to the public.
Why attend?
Jeanette McCune, a distinguished nonprofit executive leader, shares her insights on leadership and community engagement.
Miscellaneous Locations
1. Diversity Dialogue: Immigrant Simulation: Family Profiles and Discussions (Sept. 24, 1 p.m., Irvington Meeting Room)
Free and open to the public.
Why attend?
Step into the shoes of immigrant families through this interactive simulation and guided dialogue. Students can also fulfill one of their Butler Cultural Requirement credits.
2. Blue’s Closet Thrift Pop-Up: Back to Business and Beyond – Butler Calendar (Sept. 24, 1 p.m.)
Free and open to the public.
Why attend?
Refresh the wardrobe with curated thrift finds from Blue’s Closet.
