http://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center Ball State University Open to the Public Events RSS en-us Sat, 30 May 2026 09:22:45 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/community-engagement/eb-ball-center/2026/05/30/civilwarwalkingtour https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/community-engagement/eb-ball-center/2026/05/30/civilwarwalkingtour Join Indiana resident and author, Kevin Yaney, as he leads a tour of some of the graves of Civil War veterans who were laid to rest at Beech Grove Cemetery. This casual history tour will focus on residents of Delaware County who took part in the war, as well as Indiana’s involvement in the war. Sat, 30 May 2026 10:00:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/06/04/da-recital-shoufeng-he https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/06/04/da-recital-shoufeng-he Enjoy a recital from one of our talented students in the School of Music! Shoufeng He is a piano student of James Helton. This event is free and open to the public. Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:30:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/06/04/da-recital-rui-xue https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/06/04/da-recital-rui-xue Enjoy a recital from one of our talented students in the School of Music! Rui Xue is a piano student of James Helton. This event is free and open to the public. Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:30:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/community-engagement/eb-ball-center/2026/06/06/beginningneedlepoint https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/community-engagement/eb-ball-center/2026/06/06/beginningneedlepoint Looking for a creative, hands-on hobby with a modern twist? Try needlepointing! This isn’t your grandmother’s needlepoint. Today’s version is vibrant, customizable, and full of personality. In each class, you'll design a one-of-a-kind piece by choosing your own thread colors and selecting from a variety of stitches using a helpful stitch guide. Every session features a new project, so there's always something fresh and inspiring to create. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:00:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/community-engagement/oce/2026/06/06/2026weflyfest https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/community-engagement/oce/2026/06/06/2026weflyfest Join us for the second WE FLY FEST! This FREE event will include entertainment, booths, games, and activities for the whole family at the Brown Family Amphitheater! Sat, 06 Jun 2026 16:00:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/06/12/owos12 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/06/12/owos12 Fridays, June 12, 26 at 5:00 p.m.; Saturdays, June 13, 27 at 3:30 p.m.; Take an imaginary trip from Sesame Street to the moon, find shapes in the sky and find 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. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:00:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/06/12/kgfri12 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/06/12/kgfri12 Fridays, June 12, 26 at 6:30 p.m.; Saturdays, June 13, 27 at 6:30 p.m.; In this fast-paced program, explore the most massive objects in the universe with new planetarium shorts from “Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell,” the award-winning YouTube creators who make complex science accessible, accompanied by a live discussion on the latest discoveries. Recommended for ages 12 and up. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:30:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/emens/emens-auditorium/2026/06/13/cole-summer-recital https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/emens/emens-auditorium/2026/06/13/cole-summer-recital 11 a.m. & 4 p.m. | Emens Auditorium Sat, 13 Jun 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/06/13/owos https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/06/13/owos Fridays, June 12, 26 at 5:00 p.m.; Saturdays, June 13, 27 at 3:30 p.m.; Take an imaginary trip from Sesame Street to the moon, find shapes in the sky and find 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. Sat, 13 Jun 2026 15:30:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/06/13/seeingjune https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/06/13/seeingjune Saturdays, June 13, 27 at 5:00 p.m.; Narrated by Neil deGrasse Tyson, follow a photon’s creation and journey across the galaxy to a stargazer’s eye where we learn about the eye, taking a ride on the optic nerve. Recommended for ages 12 and up. Sat, 13 Jun 2026 17:00:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/06/13/kg https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/06/13/kg Fridays, June 12, 26 at 6:30 p.m.; Saturdays, June 13, 27 at 6:30 p.m.; In this fast-paced program, explore the most massive objects in the universe with new planetarium shorts from “Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell,” the award-winning YouTube creators who make complex science accessible, accompanied by a live discussion on the latest discoveries. Recommended for ages 12 and up. Sat, 13 Jun 2026 18:30:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/emens/emens-auditorium/premiere-summer-recital https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/emens/emens-auditorium/premiere-summer-recital 2:00 p.m. | Emens Auditorium Sun, 14 Jun 2026 14:00:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/emens/emens-auditorium/dazzle-summer-recital https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/emens/emens-auditorium/dazzle-summer-recital 6:30 p.m. | Emens Auditorium Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:30:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/community-engagement/eb-ball-center/2026/06/17/tasteofpoetry https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/community-engagement/eb-ball-center/2026/06/17/tasteofpoetry Enjoy an inspiring evening featuring the work of Lylanne Musselman, writing instructor at the center, and a selection of readings by a few of her students. Following the program, we’ll host a reception with a delicious array of hors d’oeuvres. Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:00:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/06/26/owos27 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/06/26/owos27 Fridays, June 12, 26 at 5:00 p.m.; Saturdays, June 13, 27 at 3:30 p.m.; Take an imaginary trip from Sesame Street to the moon, find shapes in the sky and find 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. Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:00:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/06/26/kgfri26 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/06/26/kgfri26 Fridays, June 12, 26 at 6:30 p.m.; Saturdays, June 13, 27 at 6:30 p.m.; In this fast-paced program, explore the most massive objects in the universe with new planetarium shorts from “Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell,” the award-winning YouTube creators who make complex science accessible, accompanied by a live discussion on the latest discoveries. Recommended for ages 12 and up. Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:30:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/06/27/owos https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/06/27/owos Fridays, June 12, 26 at 5:00 p.m.; Saturdays, June 13, 27 at 3:30 p.m.; Take an imaginary trip from Sesame Street to the moon, find shapes in the sky and find 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. Sat, 27 Jun 2026 15:30:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/06/27/seeingjune https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/06/27/seeingjune Saturdays, June 13, 27 at 5:00 p.m.; Narrated by Neil deGrasse Tyson, follow a photon’s creation and journey across the galaxy to a stargazer’s eye where we learn about the eye, taking a ride on the optic nerve. Recommended for ages 12 and up. Sat, 27 Jun 2026 17:00:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/06/27/kg https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/06/27/kg Fridays, June 12, 26 at 6:30 p.m.; Saturdays, June 13, 27 at 6:30 p.m.; In this fast-paced program, explore the most massive objects in the universe with new planetarium shorts from “Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell,” the award-winning YouTube creators who make complex science accessible, accompanied by a live discussion on the latest discoveries. Recommended for ages 12 and up. Sat, 27 Jun 2026 18:30:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/07/10/astronaut https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/07/10/astronaut Fridays, July 10, 17 at 5:00 p.m.; Saturdays, July 11, 18 at 3:30 p.m.; Experience a rocket launch from inside the body of an astronaut, explore the amazing worlds of inner and outer space, and discover the perils that lurk in space as we subject Chad, our test astronaut, to everything space has to throw at him. Best suited for families and groups with kids ages 8 and up; all ages are welcome. Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:00:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/07/10/uu https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/07/10/uu Fridays, July 10, 17 at 6:30 p.m.; Saturdays, July 11, 18 at 6:30 p.m.; Explore the latest discoveries in the cosmos and take a guided tour of the night sky during this live update. Perfect for ages 12 and up. Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:30:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/07/11/astronaut https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/07/11/astronaut Fridays, July 10, 17 at 5:00 p.m.; Saturdays, July 11, 18 at 3:30 p.m.; Experience a rocket launch from inside the body of an astronaut, explore the amazing worlds of inner and outer space, and discover the perils that lurk in space as we subject Chad, our test astronaut, to everything space has to throw at him. Best suited for families and groups with kids ages 8 and up; all ages are welcome. Sat, 11 Jul 2026 15:30:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/07/11/ss https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/07/11/ss Saturdays, July 11, 18 at 5:00 p.m.; Learn about the Sun’s powerful magnetic fields and superhot plasma that vent in dramatic flares, violent solar tornadoes, and the largest eruptions in the solar system: Coronal Mass Ejections. Recommended for ages 12 and up. Sat, 11 Jul 2026 17:00:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/07/11/uu https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/07/11/uu Fridays, July 10, 17 at 6:30 p.m.; Saturdays, July 11, 18 at 6:30 p.m.; Explore the latest discoveries in the cosmos and take a guided tour of the night sky during this live update. Perfect for ages 12 and up; all astronomy enthusiasts are welcome. Sat, 11 Jul 2026 18:30:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/cfa/2026/07/11/muncie-three-trails-music-series-michael-cleveland-flamekeeper https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/cfa/2026/07/11/muncie-three-trails-music-series-michael-cleveland-flamekeeper GRAMMY-winning bluegrass greats Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper will open the Muncie Three Trails Music Series on Saturday, July 11th at Canan Commons. This show is sponsored by the Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County. This event is free and open to all. Sat, 11 Jul 2026 19:00:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/07/17/astronaut https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/07/17/astronaut Fridays, July 10, 17 at 5:00 p.m.; Saturdays, July 11, 18 at 3:30 p.m.; Experience a rocket launch from inside the body of an astronaut, explore the amazing worlds of inner and outer space, and discover the perils that lurk in space as we subject Chad, our test astronaut, to everything space has to throw at him. Best suited for families and groups with kids ages 8 and up; all ages are welcome. Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:00:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/07/17/uu https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/07/17/uu Fridays, July 10, 17 at 6:30 p.m.; Saturdays, July 11, 18 at 6:30 p.m.; Explore the latest discoveries in the cosmos and take a guided tour of the night sky during this live update. Recommended for ages 12 and up. Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:30:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/07/18/astronaut https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/07/18/astronaut Fridays, July 10, 17 at 5:00 p.m.; Saturdays, July 11, 18 at 3:30 p.m.; Experience a rocket launch from inside the body of an astronaut, explore the amazing worlds of inner and outer space, and discover the perils that lurk in space as we subject Chad, our test astronaut, to everything space has to throw at him. Best suited for families and groups with kids ages 8 and up; all ages are welcome. Sat, 18 Jul 2026 15:30:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/07/18/ss https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/07/18/ss Saturdays, July 11, 18 at 5:00 p.m.; Learn about the Sun’s powerful magnetic fields and superhot plasma that vent in dramatic flares, violent solar tornadoes, and the largest eruptions in the solar system: Coronal Mass Ejections. Recommended for ages 12 and up. Sat, 18 Jul 2026 17:00:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/07/18/uu https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/07/18/uu Fridays, July 10, 17 at 6:30 p.m.; Saturdays, July 11, 18 at 6:30 p.m.; Explore the latest discoveries in the cosmos and take a guided tour of the night sky during this live update. Recommended for ages 12 and up. Sat, 18 Jul 2026 18:30:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/cfa/2026/07/25/muncie-three-trails-music-series-pokey-lafarge https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/cfa/2026/07/25/muncie-three-trails-music-series-pokey-lafarge Critically acclaimed Americana musician Pokey LaFarge and his band will perform at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 25th at Canan Commons. Locals Jerry Barker & the Onion Cutters will open the show. This event is free and open to all. Sat, 25 Jul 2026 19:00:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/cfa/2026/08/08/muncie-three-trails-music-series-cristina-vane https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/cfa/2026/08/08/muncie-three-trails-music-series-cristina-vane Blues/Americana wunderkind Cristina Vane will perform on Saturday, August 8th at Canan Commons. Vane refuses to bend herself into a box, writing excellent bluegrass songs that exist cohesively alongside her blues, rock, and hill country blues inspired tunes. Speaking of her latest album, Hear My Call, she says, “ I wanted it to be a reflection of who I am…essentially a rock kid who is obsessed with old music.” This event is free and open to all. Sat, 08 Aug 2026 19:00:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-art/2026/08/21/sweet-heat-at-the-glick-center-for-glass https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-art/2026/08/21/sweet-heat-at-the-glick-center-for-glass Join us at the Marilyn K. Glick Center as our student group the Glass Alliance demonstrates glass pumpkin production! Turn up the heat as we start back for the semester, see what the Glick Center for Glass is all about, explore our studios during this open house, and see student work in our Glick Gallery.  Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:00:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/cfa/2026/08/22/muncie-three-trails-music-series-lost-bayou-ramblers https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/cfa/2026/08/22/muncie-three-trails-music-series-lost-bayou-ramblers Modern Cajun afficionados and two-time GRAMMY winners Lost Bayou Ramblers will headline this show at the Brown Family Amphitheater. The group will also open the show with a traditional acoustic set. This event is free and open to all. Sat, 22 Aug 2026 19:00:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/cfa/2026/08/29/muncie-three-trails-music-series-flor-de-toloache https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/cfa/2026/08/29/muncie-three-trails-music-series-flor-de-toloache This group weaves a variety of influences (e.g., salsa, bachata, cumbia, gypsy, Latin jazz, pop, hip-hop, soul) into their unique sound, giving them an edgy, versatile and fresh take on traditional Mexican music. This event is free and open to all. Sat, 29 Aug 2026 19:00:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/cfa/2026/09/05/muncie-three-trails-music-series-blue-moon-marquee https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/cfa/2026/09/05/muncie-three-trails-music-series-blue-moon-marquee Award-winning Canadian blues/swing duo Blue Moon Marquee will grace Muncie’s Canan Commons stage on Saturday, September 5th. The Prairie Creek Sirens will open. This event is free and open to all. Sat, 05 Sep 2026 19:00:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/alumni-association/2026/9/12/charlietown-tailgate-at-family-weekend https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/alumni-association/2026/9/12/charlietown-tailgate-at-family-weekend Calling all Ball State alumni, fans, and friends, kick off game day with fellow Cardinals before we take on Stony Brook! Join us outside the Alumni Center two hours before kickoff for a CharlieTown Tailgate filled with great food, cold drinks, entertainment, and plenty of Cardinal spirit. Sat, 12 Sep 2026 11:30:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/cfa/2026/09/19/muncie-three-trails-music-series-mike-farris-and-the-fortunate-few https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/cfa/2026/09/19/muncie-three-trails-music-series-mike-farris-and-the-fortunate-few Mike Farris is a GRAMMY, Americana Association, and Dove Music award winner, with six solo albums since 2001. Farris brings a “…supersized voice filled with the electricity of Saturday night and the godly grace of Sunday mornings…” to the stage. This event is free and open to all. Sat, 19 Sep 2026 19:00:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/alumni-association/2026/10/3/26-charlietown-tailgate-at-community-weekend https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/alumni-association/2026/10/3/26-charlietown-tailgate-at-community-weekend Calling all Ball State Alumni, fans and friends: celebrate your Cardinal pride before our home football game against the Toledo Rockets! Sat, 03 Oct 2026 10:00:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/alumni-association/2026/10/24/charlietown-tailgate-at-homecoming https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/alumni-association/2026/10/24/charlietown-tailgate-at-homecoming Calling all Ball State alumni, fans, and friends—join us as we celebrate 100 years of Homecoming and “Chirping Through the Decades” before the Cardinals take on Sacramento State! Sat, 24 Oct 2026 13:30:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/emens/emens-auditorium/2026/11/13/wild-kratts-live https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/emens/emens-auditorium/2026/11/13/wild-kratts-live 6:30 p.m. | Emens Auditorium Fri, 13 Nov 2026 18:30:00 -0500