Community Arts

In addition to collaborating with our dynamic academic performing arts departments, SCU•Presents Performing Arts Center connects with our local community by providing venues to SCU student organizations, community organizations, non-profit groups, and performing arts schools.

Steven Pinker: When Everyone Knows That Everyone Knows…

The Commonwealth Club World Affairs

October 8, 2025
Louis B. Mayer Theatre

A promotional poster for an event featuring Steven Pinker titled "When Everyone Knows That Everyone Knows..." scheduled for October 8 at 6:30 P.M. Pacific time at the Commonwealth Club, World Affairs. The poster has a photo of Steven Pinker in a blue suit with a serious expression, positioned in a cloud-shaped cutout on a yellow background, with the event details in black text.

Cognitive psychologist Steven Pinker explores some of the unusual paradoxes of human behavior.

www.commonwealthclub.org/siliconvalley


The Bit-Cracker

Center Stage Dance Company

December 13, 2025
Louis B. Mayer Theatre

A group of dancers posing playfully in colorful costumes dancing in a studio.

The Nutcracker, with a computer twist!

centerstagewillowglen.com


Yêu Dấu Hay Vô Tình 2 Concert

Yêu Dấu Hay Vô Tình

February 7, 2026
Music Recital Hall

Musicians performing on stage with a red butterfly illustration. Vietnamese text: Yêu Dấu Hay Vô Tình 2

Enjoy Frank Thanh Nguyen music and best Vietnamese love songs performed by diva, talented singers and The Upbeat band.

yeudauhayvotinh.com


Sleeping Beauty’s Wedding & Circus Polka

Los Gatos Ballet

March 28 & 29, 2026
Louis B. Mayer Theatre

Ballet dancers performing with outstretched arms on stage.

The magic of Sleeping Beauty’s Wedding is a classic ballet story told in a new and creative way. Plus, Circus Polka by the legendary Jerome Robbins.

losgatosballet.org


SCU VSA's 21st Annual Culture Show

SCU Vietnamese Student Association

April 11, 2026
Louis B. Mayer Theatre

A large group of people on stage posing for a photo after a performance with a screen display. Text: Thank you and The Legend of the Trung Sisters

A story of family, identity, and tradition.


Barkada's 36th Annual Filipino Cultural Night

Barkada of SCU

Friday, April 17 and Saturday, April 18, 2026
Louis B. Mayer Theatre

Group of smiling performers in colorful costumes on stage participating in a cultural dance, using sticks.

A showcase of Filipino culture through storytelling and various traditional and modern dances.

https://barkscu.my.canva.site/barkadaofscu


Rangeeli Shaam 2026

SCU Intandesh

Friday, April 24th, 2026
Louis B. Mayer Theatre

A large group of people, dressed in colorful traditional South Asian attire, posing outdoors on a grassy area under trees.

A celebration of South Asian culture through dance, music, and storytelling.

Website: @intandesh.scu


CSA Culture Show

SCU Chinese Student Association

May 1, 2026
Louis B. Mayer Theatre

Colorful lion dance performance on stage with performers in costumes, conducting traditional dance.

A celebration of Chinese culture through dance, music, and storytelling.


Insta Link: https://www.instagram.com/scucsa/


June Portfolio Production

Center Stage Dance Company

June 19-20, 2026
Louis B. Mayer Theatre

Green neon sign mounted on a dark arched wall. Text: DANCE

Students ages 5-18 produce an end of season tap, ballet, and modern dance performance.

centerstagewillowglen.com


Mozart’s Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute), and Concerts of Favorite Arias and Ensembles

Bach-Millennium Music

August 2026
Music Recital Hall

A dark starry background with a glowing golden flute, a bird, and musical notes. Text: Bach-Millennium Music summer opera program 2026 featuring Mozart's Die Zauberflöte and tickets at bach-millenniummusic.org.

Experience the passion, drama, and brilliance of opera in a season that celebrates timeless musical storytelling performed with our acclaimed resident orchestra.

www.Bach-MillenniumMusic.org