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Upcoming Events

Nov
21
Nov 21 2025 - Jan 23 2026
Memorial Union
A mixed-media visual work exhibition by Russ White presented by the Wisconsin Union Directorate Art Committee in Memorial Union's Main Gallery
An artwork of a man crawling out of a yellow parallelogram. Some body parts are abstracted in various colors like red and green, in a scribbly, messy, and abstract way. His leg is only a blue outline, while his torso is hyper-realistic. From Russ White's exhibition, "Somebodies".
Nov
21
Nov 21 2025 - Jan 23 2026
Memorial Union
Jason Ruhl's Mixed-Media Collage Exhibition in the Class of 1925 Gallery In Memorial Union
A mixed media collage by Jason Ruhl from the exhibition "The Mind Plays Tricks on You, You Play Tricks Back". It mainly consists of neutral colors, with some portions of blue, and smaller portions of red and orange. The shape is geometric, yet irregular, with varied geometric shapes and thin lines protruding from the main form.
Jan
23

Mo Amer

Comedy
Jan 23 2026 | 8 - 9pm
Wisconsin Union Theater
Ticketed Event
Mo Amer is a Palestinian-American comedian, actor, and writer known for his Peabody-winning Netflix series "Mo" and stand-up specials "The Vagabond" and "Mohammed in Texas".
Photo of Mo Amer dressed in black, standing against a phone booth.
Jan
27

WUD DLS Committee Meeting

Lecture & Discussion
Jan 27 2026 | 5:45 - 6:45pm
Memorial Union

Since 1987, Wisconsin Union Directorate Distinguished Lecture Series (DLS) has contributed to broadening the educational experience of UW–Madison students and the community by bringing the smartest, most engaging, and influential people to campus, to encourage thought-provoking conversations and ideas. Through DLS-sponsored lectures and collaborations, we strive to achieve our mission of seeking and spreading powerful ideas, while also allowing the passionate and dedicated students on our committee to be exposed to a diverse and vibrant array of people, backgrounds, and ideas.

Amer Zahr
Jan
28
Jan 28 2026 | 7:30 - 9:30pm
Wisconsin Union Theater
Ticketed Event
Led by music director Vasily Petrenko and featuring pianist Boris Giltburg, the Madison community has a rare opportunity to welcome the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, considered one of the best international orchestras in history.
Photo of string musicians from the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra sitting on stage with the audience in the background.
Feb
03

WUD DLS Committee Meeting

Lecture & Discussion
Feb 3 2026 | 5:45 - 6:45pm
Memorial Union

Since 1987, Wisconsin Union Directorate Distinguished Lecture Series (DLS) has contributed to broadening the educational experience of UW–Madison students and the community by bringing the smartest, most engaging, and influential people to campus, to encourage thought-provoking conversations and ideas. Through DLS-sponsored lectures and collaborations, we strive to achieve our mission of seeking and spreading powerful ideas, while also allowing the passionate and dedicated students on our committee to be exposed to a diverse and vibrant array of people, backgrounds, and ideas.

Amer Zahr
Feb
07
Feb 7 2026 | 7:30 - 9:30pm
Wisconsin Union Theater
Ticketed Event
Part historian and part magician, jazz pianist Jason Moran explores band leader James Reese Europe’s groundbreaking music to reveal what jazz was and what it became.
Photo of Jason Moran wearing a blue suit, leaning on a railing with his arm extended towards the camera.
Feb
10

WUD DLS Committee Meeting

Lecture & Discussion
Feb 10 2026 | 5:45 - 6:45pm
Memorial Union

Since 1987, Wisconsin Union Directorate Distinguished Lecture Series (DLS) has contributed to broadening the educational experience of UW–Madison students and the community by bringing the smartest, most engaging, and influential people to campus, to encourage thought-provoking conversations and ideas. Through DLS-sponsored lectures and collaborations, we strive to achieve our mission of seeking and spreading powerful ideas, while also allowing the passionate and dedicated students on our committee to be exposed to a diverse and vibrant array of people, backgrounds, and ideas.

Amer Zahr
Feb
12
Feb 12 2026 | 7:30 - 9:30pm
Wisconsin Union Theater
Ticketed Event
Superstar mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato joins Time for Three in a new work by Kevin Puts, which synthesizes music, visuals, and poetry to celebrate Emily Dickinson.
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Feb
17

WUD DLS Committee Meeting

Lecture & Discussion
Feb 17 2026 | 5:45 - 6:45pm
Memorial Union

Since 1987, Wisconsin Union Directorate Distinguished Lecture Series (DLS) has contributed to broadening the educational experience of UW–Madison students and the community by bringing the smartest, most engaging, and influential people to campus, to encourage thought-provoking conversations and ideas. Through DLS-sponsored lectures and collaborations, we strive to achieve our mission of seeking and spreading powerful ideas, while also allowing the passionate and dedicated students on our committee to be exposed to a diverse and vibrant array of people, backgrounds, and ideas.

Amer Zahr