Saturday, April 25, 2026
"One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure" 3:30pm Planetarium Show
3:30 p.m.
Calendars: Physics and Astronomy, Charles W. Brown Planetarium, College of Sciences and Humanities
One World, One Sky: Big Bird's AdventureSaturdays: April 11, 25 at 3:30 p.m.; Fridays: April 10, 24 at 5:00 p.m.; Take an imaginary trip from Sesame Street to the moon, find shapes in the sky, and learn about the North Star in this cross-cultural adventure with Big Bird, Elmo, and their friend Hu Hu Zhu from China. Perfect for families and groups with pre-K through 1st grade learners; all ages are welcome.
"Sunset Meditation" 5pm Planetarium Show
5 p.m.
Calendars: College of Sciences and Humanities, Physics and Astronomy, Charles W. Brown Planetarium
Sunset Meditation PosterSaturdays: April 11, 25 at 5:00 p.m.; Enjoy a guided meditation experience with views of an amazing sunset as you travel to the North Pole to relax under a night sky filled with stars and glimpses of the Northern Lights. Perfect for ages 12+, all ages are welcome.
"We Are Stars" 6:30pm Planetarium Show
6:30 p.m.
Calendars: Physics and Astronomy, Charles W. Brown Planetarium, College of Sciences and Humanities
Fridays: April 10, 24 at 6:30 p.m.; Saturdays: April 11, 25 at 6:30 p.m.; Narrated by Andy Serkis, this program explores our cosmic chemistry, explosive origins, and the evolution of the Universe, answering some of the biggest questions of all time. Perfect for adults and ages 10+; all ages are welcome.
Choirs
7:30 p.m.
Calendars: School of Music Calendar, Choirs Calendar
ball state choirs perform in Sursa HallUnder the direction of Andrew Crow and Kerry Glann, the Ball State Choirs present a series of concerts each year featuring a wide range of music from around the world and across the centuries. Tickets available for purchase in person or online through the College of Fine Arts Box Office starting August 1. This concert will also be livestreamed.
25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
7:30 p.m.
Calendar: Theatre and Dance Calendar
Six spellers enter; one speller leaves a champion! At least the losers get a juice box. Follow along as an eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office.
Spring Choreography Projects
7:30 p.m.
Calendar: Theatre and Dance Calendar
lone dancer sitting onstage during a performanceSelected works from dance majors highlighting the best in original dances that vary in style and form. Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts box office.