Arts & Culture

Explore Harvard’s vibrant arts scene—from campus exhibitions and theater to cultural analysis and literary reviews. Discover how creativity shapes the Harvard experience.

Harvard’s Hasty Pudding Honors Rose Byrne

The Bridesmaids actress celebrated her 2026 Woman of the Year Award with a roast and a parade.

by Schuyler Velasco , Kate Kaufman

Harvard Happenings in September and October

Early fall events at and around Harvard

"Wisteria" CD by jazz pianist Steve Kuhn shows good things come in trios

For his new CD, Wisteria, jazz pianist Steve Kuhn proves good things come in trios.

by Lara Pellegrinelli

Composer and musician Ben Cosgrove portrays place in "Yankee Division," a new CD

Composer Ben Cosgrove connects sound and place.

by David Rice

Rocksteady film by director Mustapha Khan

Rocksteady, a film directed by Mustapha Khan '84, explores the culture of stock car races.

by Steve Potter

The 2012 Tony Awards honor Harvard-connected shows, performers, and actor

Two shows developed at the American Repertory Theater win awards.

History and future of WHRB's "Record Hospital" rock show

The "Record Hospital" student-run radio show educates students in rock music, past and present.

by Madeleine Schwartz

The choral version of Seamus Heaney's anniversary poem debuts at Commencement

Seamus Heaney's 1986 Harvard poem, set to music

American Academy of Arts and Letters awards to Harvard alumni

Alumni recognized by American Academy of Arts and Letters

Andy Samberg and Barney Frank to speak at Harvard College Class Day 2012

Seniors will hear the congressman and the comedic actor on May 23.