Undergraduate Composers Reading Concert
Sat, Oct 3, 2026, 7:30–9 PM PT Braun Music Center, Campbell Recital HallNot listed
A reading concert featuring new music by Stanford undergraduate composers.
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Gallery Conversations | JANE!
Sun, Oct 4, 2–3 PM PT Cantor Arts Center, Stanford Family Room 122Not listed
A guided gallery conversation exploring the JANE! exhibition.
Preserving the Fall Apple Harvest
Tue, Oct 6, 5:30–7 PM Stanford UniversityNot listed
Seasonal class covering ways to preserve the fall apple harvest.
Noon Concert: Guitar Students of Charles Ferguson
Wed, Oct 7, 2026, 12:30–2 PM PT Braun Music Center, Campbell Recital HallNot listed
Midday recital by guitar students from Charles Ferguson's studio.
Take a Break, Pet a Dog
Wed, Oct 7, 3–4 PM PT Y2E2 Courtyard, Science and Engineering QuadNot listed
A casual campus break with friendly dogs.
Forms & Frequencies: Temporary Body by Jerron Herman
Thu, Oct 8, 6:00–7:30 PM Cantor Arts Center, Auditorium and LobbyFree
Participatory multidisciplinary dance performance inviting audience interaction.
Korean Indigenous Futures Opening Reception and Dance
Thu, Oct 8, 2026, 4:30–6 PM PT Lathrop Library, East Asia Library Courtyard and GalleryNot listed
Exhibition opening reception featuring a dance performance.
DENM
Fri, Oct 9, 5:00 PM Frost AmphitheaterCheck listing
Live outdoor concert by DENM at Frost Amphitheater.
Low Frequency Trio: New Works by Stanford Graduate Composers
Fri, Oct 9, 7:30–9 PM PT The Knoll, CCRMA StageNot listed
Low Frequency Trio performs new music written by Stanford graduate composers.
Charlie and the Tropicales
Sat, Oct 10, 2026, 11 AM–noon PT Dinkelspiel Auditorium$10
Family-friendly live performance at Dinkelspiel Auditorium.
Gallery Conversations | JANE!
Sat, Oct 10, 2–3 PM PT Cantor Arts Center, Stanford Family Room 122Not listed
A guided discussion of the JANE! exhibition.
Art for All Family Day, Fall 2026
Sun, Oct 11, 10 AM–3 PM PT Cantor Arts Center, North LawnNot listed
A family arts day with creative activities and performances on the Cantor lawn.
Kronos Quartet with Mahsa and Marjan Vahdat: Placeless
Sun, Oct 11, 2:30 PM PT Bing Concert Hall$43.20–$70.20
Kronos Quartet performs with Iranian vocalists Mahsa and Marjan Vahdat.
Gallery Conversations: JANE!
Sat, Oct 17, 2:00–3:00 PM Cantor Arts Center, Stanford Family RoomNot listed
Gallery conversation about the JANE! exhibition and the life of Jane Stanford.
MUNA with hemlocke springs
Sun, Oct 18, 7 PM Frost AmphitheaterNot listed
Live concert featuring MUNA and hemlocke springs.
October Museum Minis: Storytime at the Anderson
Mon, Oct 19, 11:15 AM–12:15 PM PT Anderson Collection, Denning Family Resource CenterNot listed
Museum storytime designed for young children and their caregivers.
Growing Culinary Mushrooms at Home
Tue, Oct 20, 5:30–7 PM Stanford UniversityNot listed
Hands-on class about cultivating edible mushrooms at home.
Bereza/Beryoze with Zozulka Trio
Wed, Oct 21, 7:30 PM PT Braun Music Center, Campbell Recital HallNot listed
A musical performance presented by Slavic Languages and Literatures.
Stanford Center for Digital Health 2026 Annual Symposium
Thu, Oct 22, 8:30 AM Frances C. Arrillaga Alumni CenterCheck listing
Annual gathering on digital health research and innovation.
2026 Stanford Food Summit
Fri, Oct 23, 8 AM–5 PM Arrillaga Alumni CenterNot listed
Daylong Stanford summit focused on food and related research and ideas.
David Rumsey Map Center Guided Tour
Fri, Oct 23, 3–4 PM PT David Rumsey Map Center, Green LibraryNot listed
Guided exploration of maps and collections at the David Rumsey Map Center.
Noon Concert: Cello Students of Christopher Costanza
Wed, Oct 28, 12:30–2 PM PT Braun Music Center, Campbell Recital HallNot listed
Midday recital by cello students of Christopher Costanza.
Rock Painting at Branner Library
Wed, Oct 28, 10:00 AM–2:00 PM Branner Earth Sciences & Map CollectionsNot listed
Drop-in creative activity painting rocks at Branner Library.
2026 Stanford RNA Medicine Program Symposium
Thu, Oct 29, 2026, 8:30 AM Paul and Mildred Berg HallFree
Symposium presenting research and developments in RNA medicine.
Developmental Stage | 404 Not Found
Thu, Oct 29, 8–9:30 PM PT Pigott Theater Stage$5
A developmental-stage theater performance titled 404 Not Found.
2026 Halloween Concert
Fri, Oct 30, 7:30–9 PM PT Dinkelspiel Auditorium$27–$32
Stanford's seasonal Halloween concert featuring costumed musical fun.
Noon Concert: Cello Students of Stephen Harrison
Fri, Oct 30, 12:30–2 PM PT Braun Music Center, Campbell Recital HallNot listed
Lunchtime recital by cello students of Stephen Harrison.
Noon Concert: Piano Students of Laura Dahl
Wed, Nov 4, 12:30–2 PM Campbell Recital Hall, Braun Music CenterNot listed
Midday recital by piano students of Laura Dahl.
Stegner Fellow Reading with Daniel Lurie and Katerina Ivanov Prado
Wed, Nov 4, 6:30–8 PM Stanford ChEM-H Building, Gunn Rotunda E241Not listed
Literary reading featuring Stegner Fellows Daniel Lurie and Katerina Ivanov Prado.
Take a Break, Pet a Dog
Wed, Nov 4, 3–4 PM PT Y2E2 Courtyard, Science and Engineering QuadNot listed
A casual campus break with friendly dogs.
16th Bita Prize for Persian Arts: Sima Bina
Sat, Nov 7, 6 PM 641 Knight WayNot listed
Persian arts celebration honoring musician and folklorist Sima Bina.
Stanford Philharmonia
Sat, Nov 7, 7:30–9 PM PT Bing Concert Hall$32–$37
Concert by Stanford Philharmonia in Bing Concert Hall.
Lunchtime Recitals & Communi-Tea
Wed, Nov 11, 2026, 12:15–1:15 PM PT Memorial ChurchFree
Brief organ recital followed by tea, cookies and conversation.
Volunteering at Stanford Educational Farm
Wed, Nov 11, 9 AM–noon PT O'Donohue Educational FarmNot listed
A weekday volunteer session helping with work at Stanford's educational farm.
Main Stage: Our Town
Thu, Nov 12, 8–9:30 PM Roble Gym, Elam Theater$5–$21.90
Thornton Wilder’s classic play, directed by guest artist Jeffrey Lo.
Gallery Conversations: JANE!
Fri, Nov 13, 2–3 PM Cantor Arts Center, Stanford Family Room 122Not listed
Guided gallery conversation about the exhibition exploring Jane Stanford’s life and death.
Stanford Jazz Orchestra Fall Concert
Fri, Nov 13, 2026, 7:30–9 PM PT Dinkelspiel Auditorium$27–$32; Stanford students free
The Stanford Jazz Orchestra performs its 2026 fall concert.
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