Center for World Performance Studies

Upcoming Events

September 13 | 7:30 pm

Dear Diary, Here’s a Joke For You: Telling Your Story Through Stand-Up Comedy

Keene Theater
East Quadrangle

Free - no tickets required

This event features seven diverse comedians whose material encapsulates real moments of the human experience. Topics range from uncomfortable encounters, daily challenges, and the experience of loss. “Dear Diary” reveals how stand-up comedy is made up of creative risks and promotes social justice within performance.

Free Well-being Comedy Central Campus

October 2 | 7:00 pm

Oral History Project: Alice Coltrane

Keene Theater
East Quadrangle

Free - no tickets required

Part of the U-M Alice Coltrane Residency celebrating the life and work of trailblazing musician, composer, and spiritual leader Alice Coltrane. In this program, vocalist Michelle Coltrane and harpist Brandee Younger come together for part conversation, part performance, featuring oral histories and biographical stories of Alice Coltrane interwoven with performances and demonstrations.

Free Talk Research Central Campus

October 4 | 7:00 pm

Brandee Younger Trio featuring Michelle Coltrane

Keene Theater
East Quadrangle

Free - no tickets required

Part of the U-M Alice Coltrane Residency: “The Year of Alice” – celebrating the life and work of trailblazing musician, composer, and spiritual leader Alice Coltrane. Brandee Younger, award winning jazz harpist, teacher and premiere interpreter of Alice Coltrane’s music, will be joined by Trio members Allan Mednard and Rashaan Carter, with featured vocalist Michelle Coltrane.

Concert Free Central Campus