The Record: Happenings
Thursday, April 9, 2026
WashU Dance Collective presents ‘Alchemy’The resident dance company of the Performing Arts Department in Arts & Sciences will present “Alchemy,” an evening of new and original choreography, Friday and Saturday, April 10 and 11, in Edison Theatre. Led by founding artistic director Cecil Slaughter, “Alchemy” will feature 25 performers in nine works by faculty, student and guest choreographers. |
Upcoming events
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DevFest WashU9 a.m.–6 p.m. Saturday, April 11 Bauer Hall, 3rd Floor Atrium This conference and ‘hackathon’ brings together the software and technology communities to learn about the newest technologies from industry leaders and WashU alumni from firms including Google, Nvidia, Amazon, Slack, IMC and PlanetScale. |
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APR 12 |
Great Artists Series: Catalyst Quartet7 p.m. Sunday, April 12 E. Desmond Lee Concert Hall The Grammy-winning strings ensemble will perform the music of Florence Price, Libby Larsen and Antonín Dvořák in WashU’s E. Desmond Lee Concert Hall. |
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APR 15 |
‘Hannah Arendt: Facing Tyranny’5:30–8:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 15 Rebstock Hall, Room 215 Hannah Arendt came of age in Germany as Hitler rose to power, before escaping to the United States as a Jewish refugee. Watch an advanced screening of a PBS documentary about one of the most fearless political thinkers of the 20th century, followed by a panel discussion. |
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Whole Foods co-founder John Mackey to give keynote6 p.m. Tuesday, April 14 Join a conversation with John Mackey, visionary entrepreneur and former longtime CEO of Whole Foods Market, as part of WashU Olin Business School’s annual Brauer Lecture Series. The free event in Graham Chapel will include a 45-minute lecture followed by a Q&A. |
Looking ahead
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APR 16 |
‘The Declaration of Independence today: why an old text still serves us now’7–8:30 p.m. Thursday, April 16 |
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APR 17 |
‘Urban Futures and Black Life’ symposium10 a.m.–2 p.m. Friday, April 17 |
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APR 18 |
Biodiversity after dark7:45–9 p.m. Saturday, April 18 |
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APR 20 |
‘Time well spent: work, play and leisure in the age of AI’5–6:30 p.m. Monday, April 20 |
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Exhibits and ongoing events 'Looking Back Toward the Future' exhibitOn view for the first time at the Kemper Art Museum, this exhibit presents more than 40 large-scale photographs created by 14 artists in China between 1993 and 2006. These works constitute a significant recent addition to the Kemper’s holdings of contemporary Chinese art. The exhibit, which is on view until July 27, includes a free public tour at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 12. |
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