Concert/Performance

Ben Vasko, tubist and UCF professor, and Ben Goldman, percussionist and professor at Cecil College, bring their unique instrumentation, Ben Diagram Duo, to UCF campus for the first time. This faculty recital blends the sounds and performance styles of two distinct instruments and musical talents: Vasko on tuba and Goldman on steel drum. Experience an evening of music that showcases solo talent and celebrates collaboration.FREE AdmissionAbout the Bens:Ben Vasko serves on the faculties of the University of Central Florida and the Boston University Tanglewood Institute. He is the founder and director of the Orlando Youth Tuba Ensemble, a high school-aged chamber group dedicated to elevating the performance level of young tuba and euphonium players. Vasko has had the honor of performing with the Boston Symphony, the Boston Pops, the Boston Modern Orchestra Project, the Jacksonville Symphony, the National Orchestra of Spain, and the Orlando Philharmonic. He tours with the Brookwood Trio and the Ben Diagram Duo, bringing unique instrumentations to stages and classrooms around the United States.Ben Goldman is a versatile drummer and percussionist who "demonstrates his aptitude to adapt." (Susan Frances, Jazz2Love). Ben built a private studio of 40 students and is the professor of percussion at Cecil College. When he is not teaching or performing locally, Ben performs as an associate artist with Rodney Marsalis and the Philadelphia Big Brass. Ben is a member of 6ix Wire, a Fusion/World Music ensemble in residence at The University of Delaware. In addition to touring nationally and internationally with these ensembles, Ben has been on faculty at several international music festivals. Ben led the Peace Drums Orchestra and performed in faculty ensembles at the Tefen Music Festival in Israel. At the 2017 and 2019 Master Players Festival hosted at the University of Delaware, Ben directed the World-Music ensembles and chaired the percussion division.

Imagine yourself in a dystopian city where a water shortage has made private restrooms illegal, and citizens must pay to use public restrooms. Now get ready to laugh as this winner of three Tony Awards somehow turns a public crisis into a hilarious musical satire.Music and Lyrics by Mark Hollmann Lyrics and Book by Greg KotisPerformance Schedule* Thursday, October 16, 2025, 7:30 p.m. * Friday, October 17, 2025, 7:30 p.m. * Saturday, October 18, 2025, 7:30 p.m. * Sunday, October 19, 2025, 2:00 p.m. * Thursday, October 23, 2025, 7:30 p.m. * Friday, October 24, 2025, 7:30 p.m. * Saturday, October 25, 2025, 7:30 p.m. * Sunday, October 26, 2025, 2:00 p.m.Registration Link: https://cah.ucf.edu/events/detail/urinetown/ Registration Info: Tickets: $25, $10 with student ID

Imagine yourself in a dystopian city where a water shortage has made private restrooms illegal, and citizens must pay to use public restrooms. Now get ready to laugh as this winner of three Tony Awards somehow turns a public crisis into a hilarious musical satire.Music and Lyrics by Mark Hollmann Lyrics and Book by Greg KotisPerformance Schedule* Thursday, October 16, 2025, 7:30 p.m. * Friday, October 17, 2025, 7:30 p.m. * Saturday, October 18, 2025, 7:30 p.m. * Sunday, October 19, 2025, 2:00 p.m. * Thursday, October 23, 2025, 7:30 p.m. * Friday, October 24, 2025, 7:30 p.m. * Saturday, October 25, 2025, 7:30 p.m. * Sunday, October 26, 2025, 2:00 p.m.Registration Link: https://cah.ucf.edu/events/detail/urinetown/ Registration Info: Tickets: $25, $10 with student ID

UCF Choirs perform a community concert at First United Methodist Church of Orlando.Free admission Registration Link: https://www.purplepass.com/events/337212-ucf-choir-concert-oct-18th-2025 Registration Info: Get tickets here

Imagine yourself in a dystopian city where a water shortage has made private restrooms illegal, and citizens must pay to use public restrooms. Now get ready to laugh as this winner of three Tony Awards somehow turns a public crisis into a hilarious musical satire.Music and Lyrics by Mark Hollmann Lyrics and Book by Greg KotisPerformance Schedule* Thursday, October 16, 2025, 7:30 p.m. * Friday, October 17, 2025, 7:30 p.m. * Saturday, October 18, 2025, 7:30 p.m. * Sunday, October 19, 2025, 2:00 p.m. * Thursday, October 23, 2025, 7:30 p.m. * Friday, October 24, 2025, 7:30 p.m. * Saturday, October 25, 2025, 7:30 p.m. * Sunday, October 26, 2025, 2:00 p.m.Registration Link: https://cah.ucf.edu/events/detail/urinetown/ Registration Info: Tickets: $25, $10 with student ID

Imagine yourself in a dystopian city where a water shortage has made private restrooms illegal, and citizens must pay to use public restrooms. Now get ready to laugh as this winner of three Tony Awards somehow turns a public crisis into a hilarious musical satire.Music and Lyrics by Mark Hollmann Lyrics and Book by Greg KotisPerformance Schedule* Thursday, October 16, 2025, 7:30 p.m. * Friday, October 17, 2025, 7:30 p.m. * Saturday, October 18, 2025, 7:30 p.m. * Sunday, October 19, 2025, 2:00 p.m. * Thursday, October 23, 2025, 7:30 p.m. * Friday, October 24, 2025, 7:30 p.m. * Saturday, October 25, 2025, 7:30 p.m. * Sunday, October 26, 2025, 2:00 p.m.Registration Link: https://cah.ucf.edu/events/detail/urinetown/ Registration Info: Tickets: $25, $10 with student ID

As part of the Latin American Film Festival, we're thrilled to host a [student video competition](https://sciences.ucf.edu/politics/lalax-student-video-competition/) that celebrates the diverse experiences of the Latin American community. Students are invited to submit short films -- fiction or non-fiction, in any genre - that explore these stories in creative and compelling ways.Finalists will be screened during the festival, and attendees will have the chance to vote for their favorite, making this an exciting, interactive event that highlights UCF's student talent and cultural engagement. Registration Link: https://sciences.ucf.edu/politics/lalax-student-video-competition/ Registration Info: Participation is free and open to the public.

The Campus Activities Board presents: Drop the Mic. Join us for a night of music as talented UCF musicians take the stage at the John T. Washington Center Foxtail Cafe. Bring your friends and support local talent with performances you won't forget! When: Tuesday, Oct. 21, at 4 p.m. Where: John. T Washington Center Foxtail Cafe

Join George Weremchuk, professor of Saxophone at UCF, in recital. Weremchuk has performed and recorded with groups such as the New World Symphony and Sam Rivers Rivbea Orchestra. He has performed at jazz festivals across the globe including Chicago, Portugal, London, and New York. Locally, Weremchuk regularly performs with the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra and The Florida Orchestra.Free admission

Imagine yourself in a dystopian city where a water shortage has made private restrooms illegal, and citizens must pay to use public restrooms. Now get ready to laugh as this winner of three Tony Awards somehow turns a public crisis into a hilarious musical satire.Music and Lyrics by Mark Hollmann Lyrics and Book by Greg KotisPerformance Schedule* Thursday, October 16, 2025, 7:30 p.m. * Friday, October 17, 2025, 7:30 p.m. * Saturday, October 18, 2025, 7:30 p.m. * Sunday, October 19, 2025, 2:00 p.m. * Thursday, October 23, 2025, 7:30 p.m. * Friday, October 24, 2025, 7:30 p.m. * Saturday, October 25, 2025, 7:30 p.m. * Sunday, October 26, 2025, 2:00 p.m.Registration Link: https://cah.ucf.edu/events/detail/urinetown/ Registration Info: Tickets: $25, $10 with student ID

Imagine yourself in a dystopian city where a water shortage has made private restrooms illegal, and citizens must pay to use public restrooms. Now get ready to laugh as this winner of three Tony Awards somehow turns a public crisis into a hilarious musical satire.Music and Lyrics by Mark Hollmann Lyrics and Book by Greg KotisPerformance Schedule* Thursday, October 16, 2025, 7:30 p.m. * Friday, October 17, 2025, 7:30 p.m. * Saturday, October 18, 2025, 7:30 p.m. * Sunday, October 19, 2025, 2:00 p.m. * Thursday, October 23, 2025, 7:30 p.m. * Friday, October 24, 2025, 7:30 p.m. * Saturday, October 25, 2025, 7:30 p.m. * Sunday, October 26, 2025, 2:00 p.m.Registration Link: https://cah.ucf.edu/events/detail/urinetown/ Registration Info: Tickets: $25, $10 with student ID

Imagine yourself in a dystopian city where a water shortage has made private restrooms illegal, and citizens must pay to use public restrooms. Now get ready to laugh as this winner of three Tony Awards somehow turns a public crisis into a hilarious musical satire.Music and Lyrics by Mark Hollmann Lyrics and Book by Greg KotisPerformance Schedule* Thursday, October 16, 2025, 7:30 p.m. * Friday, October 17, 2025, 7:30 p.m. * Saturday, October 18, 2025, 7:30 p.m. * Sunday, October 19, 2025, 2:00 p.m. * Thursday, October 23, 2025, 7:30 p.m. * Friday, October 24, 2025, 7:30 p.m. * Saturday, October 25, 2025, 7:30 p.m. * Sunday, October 26, 2025, 2:00 p.m.Registration Link: https://cah.ucf.edu/events/detail/urinetown/ Registration Info: Tickets: $25, $10 with student ID

Imagine yourself in a dystopian city where a water shortage has made private restrooms illegal, and citizens must pay to use public restrooms. Now get ready to laugh as this winner of three Tony Awards somehow turns a public crisis into a hilarious musical satire.Music and Lyrics by Mark Hollmann Lyrics and Book by Greg KotisPerformance Schedule* Thursday, October 16, 2025, 7:30 p.m. * Friday, October 17, 2025, 7:30 p.m. * Saturday, October 18, 2025, 7:30 p.m. * Sunday, October 19, 2025, 2:00 p.m. * Thursday, October 23, 2025, 7:30 p.m. * Friday, October 24, 2025, 7:30 p.m. * Saturday, October 25, 2025, 7:30 p.m. * Sunday, October 26, 2025, 2:00 p.m.Registration Link: https://cah.ucf.edu/events/detail/urinetown/ Registration Info: Tickets: $25, $10 with student ID

The UCF Brass Chamber includes the UCF Trumpet Ensemble, the UCF Horn Ensemble, the UCF Trombone Ensemble, and the UCF Tuba/Euphonium Ensemble. Each ensemble brings in a unique sound that enriches the audience's experience, from the low rich sounds of the euphonium to the bright sounds of the trumpet.Free admission

Students in the Clarinet studio of Dr. Rie Suzuki will perform in recital. Come listen to these incredible students and the diverse pieces they have prepared.Free admission

UCF's Tubanauts, a student-led music club, perform in concert. The Tubanauts are comprised of UCF Tuba/Euphonium Studio members, tuba/euphonium ensemble members, and non-majors alike who love the tuba and euphonium.Free admission

Please join us for a Guest Artist Recital featuring Jon Regen piano/voice, with McClenty Hunter and Richard Drexler.Free admission

The UCF Percussion Ensemble is joined by Anders Åstrand, a renowned Swedish mallet specialist, to perform a diverse program of significant percussion works. This group frequently performs with guest artists and collaborates with composers to commission and premiere new works for percussion ensembles.Free admission for all. No registration or ticket required.

The Pegasus String Quartet is led by renowned violinist and UCF Professor Ayako Yonetani. Featuring Dr. Yonetani and three graduate students, the ensemble will present some of the most iconic music for string quartet.Free admission

This year's program includes scenes from Donizetti's "L'elisir d'amore", Nicolai's "The Merry Wives of Windsor", Humperdinck's "Hansel and Gretel", Mozart's "Don Giovanni", and Verdi's "Nabucco".Every fall semester, the students enrolled in UCF's Opera Workshop class are assigned scenes to study, memorize, and prepare for this annual event. This year we have 16 students in the class - many of them are new students at UCF - and they are excited about singing/acting for you. We have four performances from which to choose - two on Sunday, November 9 and two on Saturday, November 15. The venue is on the main UCF campus in the "Rehearsal Hall Auditorium".The Rehearsal Hall Auditorium only seats about 90-100 guests, so please purchase your ticket(s) ahead of time to assure a seat. We will have spaces designated for wheelchair seating as well. Registration Link: https://www.purplepass.com/events/325735-a-potpourri-of-opera-scenes-nov-9th-2025 Registration Info: $10 Standard, $5 w/UCF ID