Engage With the SPU Community
We invite you to join us for live and in-person theatre, music, lectures, and art events. Want to know what's coming up? Sign up to receive Engage Events quarterly email updates or revisit this website often!
Join the SPU Orchestra
The Seattle Pacific University Orchestra is inviting musicians to join its ensemble this year. Rehearsals are held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4–6 p.m. on campus. Those interested in joining are encouraged to contact adjunct music instructor Dr. Hsuan (Tony) Lee at leeh58@spu.edu.
Museum of Special Arts presents Charles Curtis Blackwell
Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025
In partnership with SPU's Division of Education, Charles Curtis Blackwell comes to campus for a special presentation to share his life’s journey as a visually impaired artist. The event is 4-6 p.m. in McKinley Hall on campus and free and open to the public.
"Into the Wilderness"
Through Friday, Nov. 21, 2025
The current exhibit in the Seattle Pacific Art Center is an exploration in conceptual narrative imagery with meanderings on womanhood, environmental issues, biblical metaphors, and more by artist Abigail Platter, adjunct art professor at SPU.
"Praise, Thanksgiving, and Great Expectations"
Monday, Nov. 24, 2025
The SPU Music Department invites you to celebrate the holidays with the Concert Choir, SPU Orchestra, and special guest pianist Zhanhong Kuang. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. in First Free Methodist Church, adjacent to campus, and is free and wheelchair accessible.
Festival of Lessons and Carols
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
This annual Advent Chapel featuring the SPU Choir and Chapel Band tells the story of creation to the coming of Christ through Scripture and song. The chapel begins at 11:10 a.m. in First Free Methodist Church.
Parking and Directions
Guests may park in campus commuter parking lots (with the exception of the S lot) after 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, and anytime Saturday and Sunday. Parking is also available on local residential streets as marked.