SPARK! 20th Annual Arts Kickoff and Festival

Date: Thursday, August 21, 2025 from 8:00pm to 11:00pm

Location: McCarthy Quad

Type: Performance, Diversity

Genre: Music, Dance, Dramatic Arts, Literary Arts

ADMISSION:  
Admission is free and open to current USC students, staff, and faculty.

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PROGRAM:
Click HERE for event schedule and artist info.

DESCRIPTION:  
Kick off the 2025–26 year at this dynamic festival celebrating the arts at USC!

The unforgettable evening will feature:

>Performances by USC students and alumni:
  Andrea Rodriguez, dance
  Eppie Nephrine, drag 
  Faith Aguilar, dance
  Jackson Parker, comedy
  Julia Lowe, dance
  Kolypso, drag
  Ninabutterfly, DJ
  Olivia Cho, music
  Shorty-G, music
  Small Talk, music
  Soph Cimmino, comedy
  Sophia Condon, music 
  Hosted by Luke Swan

>Interactive arts activations:
  Live portraits by USC Roski’s Visual Narrative Society 
  Make buttons, bracelets, bookmarks, and coasters (while supplies last)

>Plus:
  Tabling by USC’s art schoolsmuseums, and organizations
  Kettle Korn and donuts
  Dance party

Uplifting the powerful role the arts play in inspiring and connecting our community, this special event is part of the Trojan Welcome Experience for USC students.

Presented by USC Visions and Voices.

Photo (top): Gina Clyne Photography
Photo (bottom): Henry Kofman / Daily Trojan


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