Meany Center for the Performing Arts

This week in the arts, attend an original, gender-expansive adaptation of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet; see the dancer-illusionists of MOMIX, and more . . .

This week, attend opening night of “Romeo and Jules”, witness musicians perform with their brains, drop in at the library for a lunchtime concert . . . 

Tanya Tagaq will be in residency at the University of Washington Feb. 6 to 8, capped by a concert at Meany Center on Feb. 8.

Tanya Tagaq performs on Friday, February 8, at UW’s Meany Center for the Performing Arts.

Visiting artists are immersed in creative research at the UW through an interdisciplinary initiative.

Watch performances by Garrick Ohlsson, Danish String Quartet, 12 Ophelias, Jazz Innovations, and revisit memories through craft sculptures at ArtVenture.

Robin and Rachelle McCabe present their piano recital at the UW’s Meany Theater.

Visitors to Meany Hall for the Performing Arts will soon encounter a new piece of art when they attend an upcoming performance. Walking through the lobby, patrons will be greeted by a 20 foot wide, 8 foot tall original artwork by one of the most influential American artists of the 20^th century, Robert Rauschenberg. Thanks to the generosity of long-time UW supporters, Marsha and Jay Glazer, UW students and the community will now have access to this significant artist and art work.

Don't miss out on your opportunity to see a 2017 Grammy-wining quartet, vertical dance company Bandamoop and more

The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation has awarded UW a three-year, $750,000 grant to support creative fellowships, and to better integrate arts disciplines into the broader UW curriculum.

“Antigona,” a dance production by Soledad Barrio & Noche Flamenca that was developed at UW, is nominated for the highest tribute in the New York dance world.

The University of Washington series bill: Youssou N’Dour, Sō Percussion, Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, Garrick Ohlsson, Martha Graham Dance Company and Jeremy Denk.

The Bandaloop dance troupe, vertical dancers, performed at University of Washington, between classes on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2015.

As February ends and March begins, the arts present a variety of events. In drama, the School of Drama opens the slapstick satire, “The Hostage.”  

From discussing the creative process with renowned artists to completing their own artworks, students explore creativity in ARTS 250.