Events Listed As Student Life

"Tour of the Summer Skies" 6:30pm Planetarium Show

6:30 p.m.

Calendars: Physics and Astronomy, Charles W. Brown Planetarium, College of Sciences and Humanities

Friday, June 6 at 6:30 p.m.; Enjoy a guided tour of the celestial wonderland that is the night sky with the help of free star charts provided during this live program. Perfect for ages 8+, all ages are welcome.

"Big Astronomy" 6:30pm Planetarium Show

6:30 p.m.

Calendars: College of Sciences and Humanities, Physics and Astronomy, Charles W. Brown Planetarium

Big Astronomy Planetarium Show Poster with sunset sky in background

Friday, July 18 at 6:30 p.m.; Saturday, July 19 at 6:30 p.m.; Journey to three world-class observatories in Chile’s rugged Andes Mountains and arid Atacama Desert—along the way, meet astronomers, engineers, technicians, and support staff who keep these mega-machines running and learn about their research. Suitable for adults and ages 10+, all ages are welcome.

"Dynamic Earth" 5pm Planetarium Show

5 p.m.

Calendars: College of Sciences and Humanities, Physics and Astronomy, Charles W. Brown Planetarium

Friday, July 19 at 5:00 p.m.; Saturday, July 26 at 5:00 p.m.; With visualizations based on satellite monitoring data and advanced supercomputer simulations, this cutting-edge production follows a trail of energy that flows from the Sun into the interlocking systems that shape our climate: the atmosphere, oceans, and the biosphere. Suitable for adults and ages 12+, all ages are welcome.

"Big Astronomy" 6:30pm Planetarium Show

6:30 p.m.

Calendars: College of Sciences and Humanities, Physics and Astronomy, Charles W. Brown Planetarium

Friday, July 18 at 6:30 p.m.; Saturday, July 19 at 6:30 p.m.; Journey to three world-class observatories in Chile’s rugged Andes Mountains and arid Atacama Desert—along the way, meet astronomers, engineers, technicians, and support staff who keep these mega-machines running and learn about their research. Suitable for adults and ages 10+, all ages are welcome.

"Living Worlds" 6:30pm Planetarium Show

6:30 p.m.

Calendars: College of Sciences and Humanities, Physics and Astronomy, Charles W. Brown Planetarium

Friday, July 25 at 6:30 p.m.; Saturday, July 26 at 6:30 p.m.; Join narrator Daveed Diggs on a journey through space and time to discover how life makes Earth livable, where it could be found elsewhere in the cosmos, and what new technologies we might use to find it. Suitable for adults and ages 10+, all ages are welcome.

"Dynamic Earth" 5pm Planetarium Show

5 p.m.

Calendars: College of Sciences and Humanities, Physics and Astronomy, Charles W. Brown Planetarium

Friday, July 19 at 5:00 p.m.; Saturday, July 26 at 5:00 p.m.; With visualizations based on satellite monitoring data and advanced supercomputer simulations, this cutting-edge production follows a trail of energy that flows from the Sun into the interlocking systems that shape our climate: the atmosphere, oceans, and the biosphere. Suitable for adults and ages 12+, all ages are welcome.

"Living Worlds" 6:30pm Planetarium Show

6:30 p.m.

Calendars: College of Sciences and Humanities, Physics and Astronomy, Charles W. Brown Planetarium

Friday, July 25 at 6:30 p.m.; Saturday, July 26 at 6:30 p.m.; Join narrator Daveed Diggs on a journey through space and time to discover how life makes Earth livable, where it could be found elsewhere in the cosmos, and what new technologies we might use to find it. Suitable for adults and ages 10+, all ages are welcome.

Three Trails Series – Colby T. Helms with Stampede String Band

7 p.m.

Calendars: Brown Family Amphitheater, CFA, Music, Family

7:00 p.m. | Brown Family Amphitheater

CharlieTown Tailgate at Family Weekend

TBD

Calendar: Alumni Association

someone taking a photo outside with Charlie Cardinal at Ball State University's CharlieTown

Calling all Ball State Alumni, fans and friends: celebrate your Cardinal pride before our home football game against New Hampshire! There will be food, fun, entertainment, and camaraderie two hours before kickoff outside the Alumni Center. Each CharlieTown tailgate will feature local food trucks and drink vendors. Stop by and support local businesses!

Three Trails Series - Afro Peruvian Jazz Orchestra

7 p.m.

Calendars: Emens Auditorium Calendar, Brown Family Amphitheater, CFA, Music

7:00 p.m. | Brown Family Amphitheater

CharlieTown Tailgate at Community Weekend

TBD

Calendar: Alumni Association

a girl cheering outside at Ball State University's CharlieTown

Calling all Ball State Alumni, fans and friends: celebrate your Cardinal pride before our home football game against Ohio! There will be food, fun, entertainment, and camaraderie two hours before kickoff outside the Alumni Center. Each CharlieTown tailgate will feature local food trucks and drink vendors. Stop by and support local businesses!

CharlieTown Tailgate at Homecoming

TBD

Calendar: Alumni Association

a Ball State cheerleader outside cheering at CharlieTown

Calling all Ball State Alumni, fans and friends: celebrate your Cardinal pride before our Homecoming football game against Akron! There will be food, fun, entertainment, and camaraderie two hours before kickoff outside the Alumni Center. Each CharlieTown tailgate will feature local food trucks and drink vendors. Stop by and support local businesses!

Astronomy Slam 2025

6:30 p.m.

Calendars: Physics and Astronomy, Charles W. Brown Planetarium, College of Sciences and Humanities

Cost: $4/person, click link for information. During this event, Ball State students use planetarium visuals to present in the most creative way they can while competing. Ten minutes a person—that is all the time they have to share a piece of our universe with you in the planetarium in an effort to win Astronomy Slam Champion. Suitable for all ages 10+, all ages are welcome.