Celebrate opening weekend at the new Raclin Murphy Museum of Art! Join us for performances, activities and refreshments that celebrate creativity and belonging.Opening NightFriday, Dec. 1; 6 to 10 p.m.: Usher in this historic moment with a fun and lively evening of art, entertainment, refreshments and merriment. Find your groove with a museum soundtrack curated by DJ PB. Enjoy sweet bites created by Notre Dame chefs inspired by works of art paired with drinks from the cash bar.Saturday, Dec. 2; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Bring your family and friends to enjoy an exciting and activity-filled day in the galleries alongside local musicians, dancers and artists.Sunday, Dec. 3; noon to 5 p.m.: Stroll through the galleries and enjoy activities to spark your imagination alongside local musicians, dancers and artists.

Orange Moon lands at DPAC, continuing its famous run of celebrating creativity within our community, where talented musicians, singers, poets, and spoken word artists come together to showcase and sharpen their craft. Be part of shining a bright light on homegrown talent curated by the team at A Gammage Solutions and lift up this unique platform that, since launching in 2017, is always a hot ticket. With so much action jammed into just one night, 2023's Orange Moon is the perfect show to book for an evening of culture, community, and consciousness. This event is part of the Presenting Series' Cultural Collective, new programming supporting equitable artistic development in our community. GET TICKETS

December 1 and 2. A tradition the world over, including at Notre Dame, Alexander Blachly leads the ND Chorale, Festival Baroque Orchestra and student soloists in Handel’s beloved masterpiece. For tickets, call 574-631-2800 or visit performingarts.nd.edu.   Originally published at music.nd.edu.