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WELCOME TO THE CENTER FOR THE ARTS AT VIRGINIA TECH

Step into a place where shared experiences shape our community. Featuring unforgettable performances, exhibitions, and experiences and a selection of guest events, we invite you to connect, discover, and be inspired together.

Performances Presented by the Center for the Arts

Explore performances curated and presented by the Center for the Arts.

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    The cast of Teatro la Plaza, eight actors with Down syndrome, perform "Hamlet" on stage. Two wear paper crowns and one wears an Elizabethan ruff.
    "An Evening with David Sedaris" , article

    WED., NOV. 4, 2026, 7:30 PM: Bestselling author David Sedaris gives a live reading and offers reflections with his signature sharp observation and self-deprecating wit.

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    The cast of Teatro la Plaza, eight actors with Down syndrome, perform "Hamlet" on stage. Two wear paper crowns and one wears an Elizabethan ruff.
    Vox Luminis , article

    WED., NOV. 11, 2026, 7:30 PM: Early music ensemble Vox Luminis and a full orchestra perform one of the great masterpieces of sacred music: Monteverdi's "Vespers of 1610."

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    The cast of Teatro la Plaza, eight actors with Down syndrome, perform "Hamlet" on stage. Two wear paper crowns and one wears an Elizabethan ruff.
    Ju Percussion Group , article

    WED., NOV. 18, 2026, 7:30 PM: One of Asia’s most influential contemporary percussion ensembles, Ju Percussion Group fuses Eastern and Western traditions.

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Guest Performances

We are happy to host a wide variety of events on stage here at the center, presented by external organizations and groups.

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Workshops, Talks, and more

Explore free experiences designed to create deeper connections.

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    Moss Arts Center Curator Brian Holcombe leads a gallery tour and speaks into a microphone in front of a group of gallery visitors.
    "Beyond the Frame" , article

    SECOND THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH, 12 PM: Director of Visual Arts Brian Holcombe provides insight, offers behind-the-scenes glimpses, and answers your questions during these free tours.

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    The Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech in fall, with trees in reds and oranges. In front is a dog in a Halloween costume sitting next to a pumpkin trick or treat bucket. A group of bats flies in the air behind the dog.
    Center for the Barks Howl-o-ween Parade , article

    THURS., OCT. 29, 2026, 5:30-6:30 PM: Join us on the lawn for a free dog Halloween costume parade. Friendly, leashed dogs and all ages welcome.

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    Vox Luminis members stand and sit on risers in a grand concert hall beneath bright stage lights.
    Talk: "The Birth of Baroque" , article

    WED., NOV. 11, 2026, 6:30-7 PM: In this free talk, explore the monumental scale and revolutionary artistry of Monteverdi’s "Vespers of 1610."

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Exhibitions

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