Calendar and Events

American River College is turning 70 years strong — and we're bringing back Homecoming Week for the first time in decades! This special celebration will honor our history while looking ahead to the future, creating a space where the ARC community can come together in pride and connection.

Celebrate ARC’s 70th anniversary in true Beaver spirit! Before the big game, join us for a festive tailgate and spirit rally filled with food, fun, music, and community pride. Students, staff, alumni, families, and community partners are all invited to be part of this tradition-in-the-making. Rain or Shine: The Homecoming Tailgate will take place regardless of weather. Please plan accordingly — tents are required for all hosts.

The American River College Wind Bands Ensemble, directed by Professor Tony Marvelli, present their fall concert.

The ARC Vocal Jazz Ensemble, directed by Prof. Julian Cunningham, will perform in the ARC Theatre.

Weekly Floral Sale Thursdays. Beautiful flower arrangements that vary throughout the semester.nts are created by our talented Floriculture Students. Cash, Check, or Credit Cards are accepted. All proceeds purchase department supplies.

Join us for the opening reception of "Our Future" - a juried exhibition featuring creative and imaginative artworks by students aged 9 to 20 from around the world, showcasing their unique perspectives on the future world. Notably, 100 outstanding works by California students will be selected each year for exhibition in Venice, Italy, promoting international cultural exchange.

The American River College Jazz Combos, directed by Dr. Dyne Eifertsen, present their Jazz Combos Showcase.

What will endure when the cataclysm arrives - when the grid fails, society crumbles, and we're faced with the task of rebuilding? Anne Washburn's imaginative dark comedy with music is an exploration of how the pop culture of one era might evolve into the mythology of another.

The American River College Orchestra and Concert Choir collaborate to present their fall concert.

The Tony- and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical that defined a generation examines the lives of a group of struggling young artists searching for love, meaning, and inspiration amidst the ravages of the AIDS epidemic and gentrification in 1990s New York, featuring contemporary classics “I’ll Cover You”, “Light My Candle”, and “Seasons of Love”.