The Vietnamese Áo Dài in a Time of War: Fashion, Citizenship, and Nationalism (1954–1975)

Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery - 1 College St, Worcester, MA, United States

The Vietnamese Áo Dài in a Time of War explores the significance of Vietnam’s national costume—the áo dài—during the Vietnam War. Honoring the 50th anniversary of a conflict, the legacies of which continue to haunt us to this day, the exhibition highlights the contributions of Vietnamese women to politics, society, and culture.

Six Characters in Search of an Author

DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE & DANCE - Boroughs Theatre - 1 College St, Worcester, MA, United States

In this production of Luigi Pirandello's 1921 modern classic from the Holy Cross Department of Theatre & Dance, a theatre company preparing their latest production is disrupted by the appearance of six figures who claim to be characters abandoned by their author.

Family Weekend Concert: Holy Cross College Choir & Chamber Singers

DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC - St. Joseph Memorial Chapel - 1 College St, Worcester, MA, United States

We look forward to welcoming friends and family to a concert of music around the theme of remembrance that will take place on November 1 at 2 p.m. in the stunning St. Joseph Chapel.

Family Weekend: Traditional Irish Music & Flanagan Brothers Presentation

DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC - Brooks Concert Hall 1 College St., Worcester, MA, United States

Enjoy a foot tapping performance of traditional Irish music by Diarmuid Ó Meachair, accordion; John Hannigan ‘28 Brooks Scholar, accordion; and Ulysses Loken, piano. This performance will be followed by a Flanagan Brothers presentation by Dan Neely, Banjo; Matt Mulqueen, Piano; and Diarmuid Ó Meachair, melodeon.

Traditional Irish Music

DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC - Dinand Library - 1 College St, Worcester, MA, United States

A pop-up concert of Traditional Irish Music - experience the lively spirit of Irish music at a traditional Irish music pop-up concert! Join us for an energetic performance featuring traditional jigs and reels.

Traditional Irish Music

DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC - Dinand Library - 1 College St, Worcester, MA, United States

A pop-up concert of Traditional Irish Music - experience the lively spirit of Irish music at a traditional Irish music pop-up concert! Join us for an energetic performance featuring traditional jigs and reels.

Holy Cross Chapel Artist Series: Martin Jean, Yale University

DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC - St. Joseph Memorial Chapel - 1 College St, Worcester, MA, United States

Martin Jean holds a secure place within the highest ranks of the world’s concert organists and is recognized widely as a brilliant, warmly communicative artist whose playing exhibits “visceral intensity, expressive eloquence, and exquisite elegance.”

Concert: The Odyssey–from Vietnam to America

Luth Concert Hall - Prior Performing Arts Center 1 College St, Worcester, MA, United States

Marking the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War, The Odyssey–from Vietnam to America explores the personal and spiritual journeys of the Vietnamese refugees known as “Boat People.” Vân-Ánh Vanessa Võ and the Blood Moon Orchestra perform with the Arneis Quartet in a special performance at College of the Holy Cross.

Charles Weiss Summer Research Recital: Nate Murray ‘26 & Julianna Stratton ‘26

DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC - Brooks Concert Hall 1 College St., Worcester, MA, United States

This concert will include premiere performances of The Voices We Wear by Julianna Stratton ‘26 and Songs under a Cricket Moon by Nate Murrary ‘26. These song cycles were inspired by reflections on life, love, and longing, and were written as one component of Weiss Summer Research projects.