For 40 years, Caltech Public Events has offered students a gateway to cultures and entertainment from around the globe. Performing arts, science lectures, folk music, chamber music—Caltech Public Events offers top-flight events at multiple locations on campus.

For more information, see events.caltech.edu

 

Caltech Public Events—Series

Performing Arts Series

Each season Caltech Public Events presents performing arts events ranging from theater and music to dance and comedy in various venues on campus; many of these events featuring world-renowned artists.

Saturdays at 2 - Family Events

This unique performing arts series with a focus on science for children is geared for the enjoyment of the entire family. Activities, games, music and contests with Radio Disney will take place one hour prior to each performance. All events are general admission.

Earnest C. Watson Lectures

Named for the late Earnest C. Watson, who founded the series in 1922, these lectures feature speakers from Caltech and JPL, presenting cutting-edge research taking place at Caltech.

Coleman Chamber Music Concerts

Approaching its centennial, Coleman celebrates its rich history with a tradition of bringing the finest in chamber music to the community.

Leakey Lectures

The Leakey Speaker Series on Human Origins is returning to its roots at Caltech, host of the original lecture series in the early 1970s. Today, the Leakey Speaker Series continues its mission of keeping audiences informed of advances and discoveries, with an impressive roster of lecturers.

Voices of Vision

A new series of talks with some of the most creative thinkers of our time. These innovators step outside the box, inspiring the exploration of ideas. No tickets or reservations are required.

Lagerstrom Chamber Concerts

The free Lagerstrom Chamber Music Concerts have offered intimate programs to music lovers from Caltech and the community in the acoustically marvelous and elegant setting of Dabney Lounge for more than half a century.

Student Group Performances

Artistic talent on the Caltech campus in showcased by a wide variety of performing groups: Caltech-Occidental Jazz and Concerts Bands, Caltech-Occidental Orchestra, Men's and Women's Glee Clubs, Student Chamber Music Ensembles, and Theater Arts at Caltech.

Caltech Folk Music Society Concerts

Since 1981, the Caltech Folk Music Society has brought performers of acoustic music from around the world to perform at Caltech. The music ranges from bluegrass bands and British Isles music, to blues and Nueva Cancion.

Special Events

Special lectures, symposia, panel discussions, art exhibits, and other events take place on campus throughout the year. Some of these include the Michelin, DuBridge, and Lauritsen Lectures.

 

Phone and Fax Numbers:

Ticket Office: (626) 395-4652
outside the greater Pasadena area, order toll free (888) 222-5832
General Office: (626) 395-3834
fax1: (626) 395-1787
fax2: (626) 395-1721

To dial any of the campus extensions below from outside campus, please dial (626) 395-xxxx.

 

Administration

Assistant Vice President for Public Events
Denise Nelson Nash
dnn@caltech.edu
x4638, fax1

Associate Director
Chris Harcourt
cch@caltech.edu
x4695, fax2

Operations Coordinator
Deborah White
dmw@caltech.edu
x4688 or x3910 (Dabney), fax2

Assistant to the Assistant Vice President
Jackie Callahan-Lamar
jcl@caltech.edu
x3836, fax1

Audience Services

Audience Services Manager
Ramanuj Basu
rbasu@caltech.edu
x3667, fax2

Ticket Office Coordinator
James Muro
jmuro@caltech.edu
x4656, fax2

House Managers
Chuck Burnes, Senior House Manager
Angelique Blancas
Jacquie McCombs
Earllene Weiss

Marketing and Outreach

Marketing & Outreach Manager
Cara Stemen
cls@caltech.edu
x3841, fax1

Marketing & Outreach Coordinator
Mary Herrera
mhh@caltech.edu
x6059, fax1

Marketing & Outreach Assistant and Friends of Beckman Auditorium Specialist
Rita Elshout
relshout@caltech.edu
x6400, fax1

Graphic Designer
Jenny Somerville
jennys@caltech.edu
x3666, fax1

Production

Principal Stage Technician & Network Administrator
Dwayne Miles
drmiles@caltech.edu
x3839, fax2

Senior Audio Technician
Erick Ferguson
elf@caltech.edu
x2286, fax2

Lighting & Stage Technician
Rebecca Bonebrake
bone@caltech.edu
x4698, fax2