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Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

Nicole Heaston
Live Arts
20/21 Hop Presents

An Evening with Nicole Heaston

An intimate evening with a world-renowned soprano.

October 27 - November 27
RBG
On Screen
20/21 Hop Film
Film On Demand

RBG

In honor of the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Magnolia Pictures has re-released this acclaimed documentary exploring her extraordinary life.

October 19 - 21
Varda by Agnes
On Screen
20/21 Hop Film
Film On Demand

Varda by Agnès

The final film from the late, beloved Agnès Varda is a characteristically playful, profound and personal summation of the director's own brilliant career.

October 19 - 21
Member Cocktails with Chris Thile
Member Event
20/21 Member Event
Member Event

Cocktails with Chris Thile

A live Q&A with MacArthur Fellow and virtuosic mandolinist, composer and vocalist.

October 21 Free
Chris Thile
Live Arts
20/21 Hop Presents

Chris Thile

with special guest Aoife O'Donovan

Join us for a whimsical, genre-crossing musical performance.

October 21 - November 21
Fireside Chat with Trevor Noah
Talks & Workshops
20/21 Hop Presents
Rewatch On Demand: A Dartmouth Fireside Chat

Trevor Noah

The witty and insightful host of The Daily Show reflects on the state of our nation and discusses how our Dartmouth community can come together around the arts, pursue racial justice and rise to the challenge of this moment.

October 22 Free
River City Drumbeat
On Screen
20/21 Hop Film
Film On Demand

River City Drumbeat

This powerful story of music, love and legacy centers on a beloved after-school drum corps in Louisville, KY. A Hop Film conversation with directors Anne Flatté and Marlon Johnson follows.

October 22 - 28
The Dark Divide
On Screen
20/21 Hop Film
Film On Demand

The Dark Divide

A grieving butterfly expert (David Cross) embarks on a dangerous, life-changing trek in search of a new species and personal solace.

October 22 - 28
Johnny Gandelsman
Member Event
20/21 Member Event
Hop Partner+ Event

Johnny Gandelsman

with Kojiro Umezaki

An exclusive musical engagement for Dartmouth students and Hop members.

October 29 Free
Noche De Los Muertos: Ozomatli
Live Arts
20/21 Hop Presents
Noche De Los Muertos

Ozomatli

live chat and quarantunes

This six-piece band brings hip-hop, salsa, rock and reggae together with a message of social justice.

October 29 - November 29 Free
Small Screen Fun: The Hate U Give
Talks & Workshops
#SmallScreenFun
#SmallScreenFun

The Hate U Give Live Chat

Dr. Shamell Bell hosts a conversation around the bestselling novel and film with director George Tillman, Jr., author Angie Thomas and actress Karan Kendrick.

October 30 Free
Faith, Hope, and Charity
Live Arts
Department of Theater
Department of Theater

Faith, Hope, and Charity

by Ödön von Horváth, in collaboration with Lukas Kristl

A young woman struggles against despair during the Great Depression in this 3-part radio play.

October 31 - November 02 Free
CARTOGRAPHY
Live Arts
20/21 Hop Presents
Rewatch On Demand

CARTOGRAPHY

by Kaneza Schaal and Christopher Myers

In CARTOGRAPHY, the world is alive with movement, migration and uncertainty.

October 31 Free Family
Artist talk with Professor Ted Levin, Wu Man and Abbos Kosimov
Talks & Workshops
20/21 Hop Presents
Aga Khan Master Musicians

Artist Talk

with Professor Ted Levin, Wu Man and Abbos Kosimov

Get an inside look at the evening's musical program.

November 10 Free
Aga Khan Masters
Live Arts
20/21 Hop Presents

Aga Khan Master Musicians

A musical and cultural exchange with esteemed global musicians.

November 10
HopStop: Diwali Dance Celebration
Live Arts
HopStops
HopStop Family Show

Diwali Dance Celebration

with Nithya Ramesh

Dance together in preparation for India's festival of light.

November 12 Free Family
In The Spirit: Landa Lakes
Live Arts
20/21 Hop Presents
In the Spirit

Landa Lakes

The Wisdom of Long Nails

An evening of traditional and contemporary Native American storytelling.

November 12
Idol Semi-Finals
Live Arts
20/21 Hop Ensemble

Dartmouth Idol Semi-finals

Watch some of the virtual Dartmouth Idol auditions, with Walt Cunningham and contestants past and present commenting.

November 13
Artist Talk with Ann Cooper Albright
Talks & Workshops
20/21 Public Talk
Artist-Scholar Talk

Ann Cooper Albright

Finding Ground in an Unstable World

A timely conversation on cultivating resilience and resistance through dance.

November 14 Free
Dance Composition Workshop
Talks & Workshops
20/21 Master Class
John Heginbotham and Rebecca Stenn

Dance Composition Workshop

I Am From, We Are From

Dancing identity and building community.

November 15
Member Cocktails with Anthony McGill
Member Event
20/21 Member Event
Member Event

Cocktails & Conversation

with Anthony McGill and members of Da Camera

Share a toast and discussion with one of the country's leading clarinetists.

November 21 Free
Anthony McGill
Live Arts
20/21 Hop Presents

Anthony McGill w/ Gloria Chien

Hear classic works turned contemporary from a powerful musical duo.

November 21
Member Cocktails with Chanticleer
Member Event
20/21 Member Event
Member Event

Holiday Cheer with Chanticleer

Share a drink and chat with a capella stars Chanticleer.

December 03 Free
Chanticleer
Live Arts
20/21 Member Event
Member Exclusive

Chanticleer

Ring in the holiday season with this glowing a cappella "orchestra of voices."

December 03 Free
Dance Heginbotham
Live Arts
20/21 Hop Presents
Dance Heginbotham

Paganini's Caprices

a Hop co-commission

A new dance theater work responding to this distinct cultural moment.

January 28
Thursday Night Live - Patrice Williamson Quartet 2019

Students in the Arts

The Hop is the key place on campus for experiencing the arts—as a performer, audience member, fellow, film buff, craftsperson, or crew member.

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Student playing cello in the Dartmouth Symphony Orchestra

Ensembles

Eight dynamic performing groups, led by superb professional artists, offer Dartmouth students the chance to work with outstanding professionals in choral music, jazz, gospel, pop, symphonic music, concert band and contemporary dance.

Dartmouth students in the Ceramics Studio

Student Workshops

Hone your craft with hands-on projects in wood, metal/jewelry and clay—no experience needed!

Students and teachers collaborate in the Hop Garage

Hop Fellows Program

The Hopkins Center provides a variety of rehearsal and collaboration spaces for students which can be reserved in advance.

Dartmouth student at the soundboard during a theater performance

Career Development

The Hop is much more than a place for arts students and visiting performers. It is also a vital hub where students, faculty and the Dartmouth community connect and share ideas.

Hopkins Center for the Arts

The Hop & Call to Lead

As part of The Call to Lead: a campaign for Dartmouth, a strategic investment of $75 million will be made to the historic performing arts center. More than $15 million has already been generously committed by members and friends of the Hop. The expansion will further animate the burgeoning Arts District as an internationally recognized center of creativity and experiential learning.

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