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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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
  Nina Outlaw, DJ
  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 

>Plus:
  Tabling by USC’s art schoolsmuseums, and organizations
  Photo ops
  Snacks
  Dance party

More to be announced!

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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