The College

It might very well be impossible to list all of the entertainment and cultural opportunities on campus, so this is by no means a comprehensive list.

Arts and Culture

The go-to website for all things arts and culture, the University of Chicago Arts site canvasses the entire Chicago scene, focusing mainly on campus, but highlighting events in Hyde Park and downtown Chicago as well.

Chicago Studies

It’s not always about studies — Chicago Studies also posts news about events and outings in Chicago. The annual South Side History Bike Tour is fast becoming a must for savvy students.

Choir Blog

News on performances and anything that has to do with the vocal groups at the University of Chicago.

Court Theatre

Since 1955 the Court Theatre has been in residence on campus, focusing on classic works by playwrights like August Wilson, Tennessee Williams, Shakespeare, Ibsen, Chekhov, Beckett, and Tom Stoppard.

cTV

Sometimes you just want to relax and watch TV. If you’re on campus and your computer is connected to the network via Ethernet, you can watch TV on your computer.

Doc Films

“Doc” stands for “Documentary,” but don’t let the name fool you. Doc Films screens an eclectic mix of movies from every genre and time period.

Experience Chicago

Like Yelp, this site offers user reviews of local venues. Their tagline: “Where students go…and what they say about it.”

Festival of the Arts

Each May members of the University community display and perform their artistic creations in a week-long celebration of the arts. Not to be missed.

Film Studies Center

The FSC provides a host of services, including a gigantic on-site video library, film screenings with visiting filmmakers, and lecture series lead by scholars in the field of cinema and media studies.

Music Groups

Whether you want to join one or attend a performance, the Music Department boasts a large number of ensembles performing in a wide array of musical styles.

Occam’s Razor

One of two improv groups on campus, Occam’s Razor has been striving to “keep it simple, fresh, and funny” since 1999.

Off-Off Campus

Improvisational Comedy, or Improv as it is commonly called, originated at the University of Chicago. Off-off Campus is keeping the tradition alive.

Renaissance Society

Founded in 1915 by a group of University of Chicago faculty members, the Renaissance Society has exhibited the works of Picasso, Matisse, Paschke, Miro, O’Keeffe, Chagall, Warhol, and Mapplethorpe.

Smart Museum

The University’s art museum maintains a permanent collection of over 10,000 objects, spanning thousands of years, and features numerous special exhibitions.

UC Dancers

For over 30 years, this student dance group has been producing student choreography and performance on campus and around Chicago. They also offer weekly classes in jazz and modern styles.

University Theater

One of the oldest student-run theaters in the country, UT puts on over thirty-five shows a year, including student written and directed plays, dramatic readings, and full-scale theatrical productions.