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Eliza Bagg aka Lisel
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Eliza Bagg aka Lisel
Known for her “ethereal” aesthetic (The New York Times), experimental vocalist and composer Lisel’s (Eliza Bagg)…
The Underground at Jaffe Drive…
June 26, 2025 | 8:00 pm
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Candida Alvarez: Circle, Point, Hoop
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Candida Alvarez: Circle, Point, Hoop
This exhibition examines Alvarez’s artistic practice, bringing together rarely seen works spanning five decades of her…
El Museo del Barrio
April 24, 2025 to August 03, 2025
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Discover joy, reflection, and connection through the arts

Since 2004, the Arts Initiative has connected Columbians with incredible arts experiences on campus and throughout the larger arts landscape of New York City.
Reel to Read Movies: Brokeback Mountain
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Reel to Read Movies: Brokeback Mountain
Watch the groundbreaking love story that redefined cinema with its powerful portrayal of forbidden connection and enduring heartbreak.
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library - Room 303
June 21, 2025 | 2:00 pm
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Upcoming Events

Arts Event Listings

Explore a curated selection of upcoming arts events, on campus and throughout New York City.
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Columbia Nights
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Columbia Nights

Enjoy world-class performances and museum tours with behind-the-scenes access to deepen your experience.
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Free & Discounted Tickets

Looking to enjoy some of New York City’s best museums, performances, and movies on a college student budget? Through the Arts Initiative, students, faculty, and staff can enjoy a variety of discounts.

Museums

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Get free admission to over 20 incredible museums in New York City through our Passport to Museums program including: The Jewish Museum, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, MoMA, El Museo del Barrio, and more.

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Performances

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Get discounted tickets to hundreds of off-campus arts events at the city's leading performance spaces including Broadway, Carnegie Hall, the Metropolitan Opera, New York City Ballet, the New York Philharmonic, and more.

Performances

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Get free tickets to performances from world-class New York City venues, including Carnegie Hall, the Metropolitan Opera, and the New York Philharmonic. Tickets are exclusively announced through our email newsletter.

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