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Learn MoreFriday, May 8, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Friday, May 8, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Kick off your Friday night at the Allen! Come with friends, bring the family, or treat yourself—everyone is invited to this FREE end-of-semester celebration.
Then head over to the Art Department's annual Art Hop event to explore students' exhibitions across campus.
Registration is encouraged but not required
*Enjoy 10% off regular-priced menu items and merchandise at participating Oberlin businesses on the day of this event by showing your registration confirmation email. Get more details.
Accessibility:
The Art Hop Pre-Party will take place outside in the courtyard, on the north lawn, and inside on the main floor of the museum, which is wheelchair- and rolling walker-accessible. Restrooms in the museum are gender-specific and wheelchair-accessible. Listening devices and ASL are currently not scheduled for this event.
Note that the subsequent Art Hop events will take place outside of the museum in different buildings across campus, which vary in accessibility. Please email access questions to Alyssa Traster, atraster@oberlin.edu.
Special thanks to:
Jazz professor Bobby Ferrazza for organizing the Sonny Rollins Jazz Ensemble’s performance. This year’s ensemble includes: Eric Collins (OC 2030), Nicholas Doan (OC 2028), Laraya Hudson (OC 2028), Luka Ison (OC 2028), Jake Seashore (OC 2029), David Serpan (OC 2027), Max Simas (OC 2026), and Ricky Taylor (OC 2030).
OCircus and Oberlin College Aerialists: Leah Burdette (OC 2026), Emma Grant-Bier (OC 2026), Mattias RowenBale (OC 2027), James Prelletz (OC 2028), Eleana Suazo-Mcchesney (OC 2028), Rory Cronen-Townsend (OC 2026), Amalia Rodine (OC 2028), Gabe Ratner (OC 2028), Rin Siegel (OC 2026), Mayim Richman (OC 2027), Adlai Richman (OC 2028), Megan Kyi (OC 2026), Aster Shen (OC 2026).
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