Orange After Dark (OAD) hosts late-night programming every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night, as well as a Late Night Movies schedule. Interested in being part of the OAD team to help coordinate or volunteer at events? Learn more about getting involved.
Spring 2024 OAD Events
- Jan. 14: Welcome Back Kickback
- Jan. 18: “Around the World” Grocery Bingo
- Jan. 19: Party in The Underground 2.0 – Silent Disco
- Jan. 20: Night at the Mount
- Jan. 25: Escape Rooms and Self-Defense Seminar
- Jan. 26: Dave and Buster’s
- Jan. 27: NC State Basketball Game
- Feb. 1: TuftTalk Tufting Workshop
- Feb. 2: Video Game Tournament
- Feb. 3: NYC Trip – Harlem Sights and Whitney Museum
- Feb. 8: Funk N’ Bingo
- Feb. 9: Trap N’ Paint
- Feb. 10: Lunar New Year
- Feb. 15: Doce Corazones (12 Hearts)
- Feb. 16: Kickback Comedy Afterparty
- Feb. 17: Cascades Indoor Waterpark
- Feb. 22: All Wheels! No Ceilings! BHM Soul Skate
- Feb. 23: Grit N’ Wit
- Feb. 24: Cosmic Bowling
- Feb. 29: Women’s Basketball Appreciation Night
- March 1: “Dune: Part Two” Movie Premiere
- March 2: Midterm Stressbuster
- March 7: Afro’chella
- March 8: Light the Yard Game Show
- March 9: Syracuse Spotlight Event – Rosamond Gifford Zoo
- March 21: Cozy Cappella
- March 22: Winter Spectacular
- March 23: Otto’s Birthday
- March 28: Feed the Funnel Party
- March 29: Casino Night
- March 30: Apex Entertainment
- April 4: Pets and Potential
- April 5: FANTASIA – AAPI Concert
- April 6: Desi Performance
- April 10: Eid Night
- April 11: Spicy Salsa at La Casita
- April 12: Bonfire BBQ
- April 13: Friendship Ball
- April 18: Lightning Lazer Tag
- April 19: RPM Raceway
- April 20: AAPI Heritage Month Grocery Bingo
- April 27: Adults and Crafts Night
- April 29: Syrup-Cuse Midnight Pancake Breakfast
Late Night Movies
Enjoy newly released feature films and favorite classics with Orange After Dark’s Late Night Movie lineup!
- Movies are shown on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. in Gifford Auditorium in HBC.
- Movies are free! No tickets needed. Valid Syracuse University I.D. required to attend in person screenings.
- Venue capacity is limited. Entry is on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Movies are shown with open captions.
Come back soon for the Fall 2023 calendar!
Get Involved
OAD Event Board
Orange After Dark recruits undergraduate students from all class years and majors through an application and interview process to become Event Board members. We look for students who are interested in helping create, plan, execute and assess our late night events. Responsibilities include coordinating event logistics and marketing and working at OAD events.
Check back soon for our Fall 2023 Event Board!
OAD Event Squad
If fun and excitement are part of your vocabulary, then you are speaking the OAD language. As a Squad member, you will assist in executing Orange After Dark events as a volunteer by completing tasks such as event set-up, busing, hospitality, and I.D. and ticket scanning. As a Squad member, you will receive an email when volunteer opportunities are available. Whenever you are able and interested, sign up for a spot! You also get to attend our events for free and receive cool OAD swag! What are you waiting for? Become an Orange After Dark Squad member for the unsurpassed student experience of a lifetime, all while making new friends and becoming part of an unforgettable team in the Orange community.
Orange After Darks FAQs
Are Orange After Dark events year-long?
Yes! We host events every Thursday, Friday and Saturday throughout the academic year when classes are in session.
How do I volunteer with OAD?
We are always looking for new OAD Squad members. The OAD Squad is our group of amazing volunteers who help us run our events. For more info or to let us know you're interested, email us at oad@syr.edu.
Once or twice per year, we seek applicants for new OAD Event Board members. The link to the application (when available) will be shared on the Orange After Dark webpage.
When do tickets go on sale?
Some of our events require tickets, some don't. For events that require tickets, they will be available online through the Student Box Office My Tickets Portal two Mondays prior to the event. If any remain, tickets will be available to graduate students the Wednesday prior to the event. There is a limit of one ticket per student. Individual event information is available on the Syracuse University Events Calendar.
Can I use a Regal ticket to attend an OAD movie premiere?
When we host a movie premiere event, we buy out an entire theater (sometimes multiple theaters!), and then sell the corresponding number of tickets to seats in that theater. If you purchase a ticket through Regal diectly or a third-party site (Fandango, etc.), it is not valid for the OAD event, which means you won't be able to sit in the same theater. Sometimes folks get confused if they purchase a ticket for a screening at the same time, but that ticket will be in a different theater than OAD since ours is sold exclusively on campus in the Student Box Office. Unfortunately, you cannot use Regal tickets at OAD events.
Am I required to take the transportation provided by the University?
No, we do not require attendees to use the transportation we provide. You can arrange your own transportation, but you should be aware of the following:
- You will still need to bring your ticket and Syracuse University I.D. to the off-campus venue. We will check your ticket and swipe your I.D. at the event.
- The event start time listed on flyers and on the website is the time when buses depart campus in order to get us to the venue at our planned time. If you travel separately, please consider this when you plan your evening.
What is your group ticket policy?
Students are limited to purchasing one (1) ticket per event. Unfortunately, no discounts are offered. If you work on campus and want to bring a group of students as part of a University-sponsored program, please email us with your request (please include the event name and the specific number of students you are interested in bringing). Depending on the event, we may be able to accommodate the request.
Are there options to be escorted home after events?
Yes, Parking and Transportation Services provides a safety escort shuttle. Information can be found on the Parking and Transportation website.
Additionally, the Department of Public Safety (DPS) encourages students to download the Orange Safe mobile app.