Wednesday, May 13, 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Sunny days are ahead! Join the Northwestern community as we celebrate the opening of our new outdoor space with free food, music, giveaways and special guests.
Schedule of Events
Kahn Plaza
4 to 8 p.m.
- Lawn games sponsored by ASG
- Promotions and giveaways from ShakeSmart
- Pop-up and giveaways from Sprite
- Giveaways and sampling from local vendors Phoenix Bean Tofu, Heaven's Honey
Kahn Pavilion Programming
6:00 p.m.: Featured speakers include: Susan Davis, Vice President for Student Affairs; Henry Bienen, Interim President; Ryan Lien, School of Communication '26; and Maggie Munday Odom, School of Communication '26
6:20 p.m.: Rain Check, Northwestern student-run band blending rock and jazz
- Hailing from the campus of Northwestern University, Rain Check is a new musical act with something for everyone. Their six members come from each corner of the United States, and provide vastly different musical backgrounds, culminating in a sound that expertly blends the energy of rock with the sweet sounds of jazz and the chill vibes of neo-soul.
6:50 p.m.: Performance by the Jesse White Tumblers
7:00 p.m.: Ring of Music, professional Chicago band covering the top hits from across the decades
- They also cover the genres of Motown, jazz, Irish, Mariachi, Classic Rock, Country, rock and roll, blues, New Orleans style, reggae, bluegrass, funk, and classical.
In Luna's Pub & Grill
4:30 to 6:00 p.m.: Norris Programs features karaoke on the Next Up! Stage
- All singers and skill levels are welcome to take the mic!