Upcoming Events
September 20, 2020
Jazz: The Living Room Session (pay what you can)6-8pmPerforming Arts Enjoy the wonderful music of artist Akua Allrich from the BMA's East Lobby installation Mickalene Thomas: A Moment’s Pleasure, and a post-show conversation with host Jasmine Pope from the comfort of...City: Baltimore
Paint AnnapolisVisual Arts, Nature & Outdoor A multi-day juried plein air painting competition that brings to Annapolis plein air painters from around the world. For years it has been a premier event, bringing people together to share in the...City: Annapolis
The Great Frederick Fair9am-10pmPerforming Arts, Fairs & Festivals, Food & Drink This nine day fair features a carnival midway, nightly grandstand entertainment, and international award winning agricultural exhibits.City: Frederick
Lucas AshbyWorkshopPerforming Arts Lucas Ashby’s genre-bending compositions are rooted in his musical worldliness. He’s played with masters of Afrofunk, Brazilian jazz, Ghanaian highlife, and more, bringing a plethora of sounds and...City: North Bethesda
2020 Trawick Prize: Bethesda Contemporary Art Awards12N-4pmVisual Arts Eight regional artists have been named finalists for The Trawick Prize. A group show featuring the artwork by the finalists will be on display at Gallery B from Sept. 4–26 (social distancing will be...City: Bethesda
September 21, 2020
Paint AnnapolisVisual Arts, Nature & Outdoor A multi-day juried plein air painting competition that brings to Annapolis plein air painters from around the world. For years it has been a premier event, bringing people together to share in the...City: Annapolis
The Great Frederick Fair9am-10pmPerforming Arts, Fairs & Festivals, Food & Drink This nine day fair features a carnival midway, nightly grandstand entertainment, and international award winning agricultural exhibits.City: Frederick
Lucas AshbyWorkshopPerforming Arts Lucas Ashby’s genre-bending compositions are rooted in his musical worldliness. He’s played with masters of Afrofunk, Brazilian jazz, Ghanaian highlife, and more, bringing a plethora of sounds and...City: North Bethesda
2020 Trawick Prize: Bethesda Contemporary Art Awards12N-4pmVisual Arts Eight regional artists have been named finalists for The Trawick Prize. A group show featuring the artwork by the finalists will be on display at Gallery B from Sept. 4–26 (social distancing will be...City: Bethesda
DISTRICT Arts Presents "Serenity in the Mountains"Varies depending on dayVisual Arts Alison Thomas creates stunning reflections of nature in the Blue Ridge Mountains and Shenandoah Valley. Her images are based on photographs that are digitally manipulated using self-created filters...City: Frederick
September 22, 2020
Paint Berlin Plein AirVisual Arts The 8th annual Plein Air event takes place in charming Berlin.. Artists grace our streets and sidewalks to create original paintings of our scenic views and historic locations.City: Berlin
Paint AnnapolisVisual Arts, Nature & Outdoor A multi-day juried plein air painting competition that brings to Annapolis plein air painters from around the world. For years it has been a premier event, bringing people together to share in the...City: Annapolis
The Great Frederick Fair9am-10pmPerforming Arts, Fairs & Festivals, Food & Drink This nine day fair features a carnival midway, nightly grandstand entertainment, and international award winning agricultural exhibits.City: Frederick
Lucas AshbyWorkshopPerforming Arts Lucas Ashby’s genre-bending compositions are rooted in his musical worldliness. He’s played with masters of Afrofunk, Brazilian jazz, Ghanaian highlife, and more, bringing a plethora of sounds and...City: North Bethesda
2020 Trawick Prize: Bethesda Contemporary Art Awards12N-4pmVisual Arts Eight regional artists have been named finalists for The Trawick Prize. A group show featuring the artwork by the finalists will be on display at Gallery B from Sept. 4–26 (social distancing will be...City: Bethesda
September 23, 2020
Chesapeake Bay Trio: River-Lighthouse-Bridge11:15am-2:15pmPerforming Arts, History & Heritage, Nature & Outdoor Join our live interpreter for an enjoyable 3-hour cruise into the Chesapeake. Cruise out of Annapolis' historic harbor and the scenic Severn River and into the Chesapeake Bay, enjoying local tales of...City: Annapolis
Paint Berlin Plein AirVisual Arts The 8th annual Plein Air event takes place in charming Berlin.. Artists grace our streets and sidewalks to create original paintings of our scenic views and historic locations.City: Berlin
Westminster FallfestVaries depending on dayPerforming Arts, Fairs & Festivals, Food & Drink Come out for Westminster's largest community event. Experience prime entertainment, art...City: Westminster
Paint AnnapolisVisual Arts, Nature & Outdoor A multi-day juried plein air painting competition that brings to Annapolis plein air painters from around the world. For years it has been a premier event, bringing people together to share in the...City: Annapolis
The Great Frederick Fair9am-10pmPerforming Arts, Fairs & Festivals, Food & Drink This nine day fair features a carnival midway, nightly grandstand entertainment, and international award winning agricultural exhibits.City: Frederick
September 24, 2020
Washington Improv Theater's iMusical8pmPerforming Arts A cast of triple threat talents—actors/musicians/improvisers—turn a single audience suggestion into a musical theater masterpiece! Anything is possible.City: North Bethesda
Berlin Fiddlers ConventionVaries depending on dayPerforming Arts, Fairs & Festivals, Food & Drink Three days of FREE, Live, Bluegrass Music! Bluegrass musicians from across the country vie for thousands in cash prizes in Fiddle, Banjo, Guitar, Mandolin and Bluegrass Band competitions. Friday...City: Berlin
Treasures of the Earth Gem, Mineral & Jewelry ShowVaries depending on dayVisual Arts, Fairs & Festivals, Miscellaneous This show offers custom-faceted gemstones, pearls, beads and beading supplies, fossils, minerals, crystals, and jewelry of all types.City: Ocean City
Paint Berlin Plein AirVisual Arts The 8th annual Plein Air event takes place in charming Berlin.. Artists grace our streets and sidewalks to create original paintings of our scenic views and historic locations.City: Berlin
Westminster FallfestVaries depending on dayPerforming Arts, Fairs & Festivals, Food & Drink Come out for Westminster's largest community event. Experience prime entertainment, art...City: Westminster
September 25, 2020
Michael Franks8pmPerforming Arts With 20 albums to his credit, along with a number of major hits, Michael's gentle songs have topped jazz charts and delighted listeners for years. His best known songs are "Popsicle Toes," "The Lady...City: Annapolis
Heritage Festival in Historic Middletown10am-4pmFairs & Festivals This is THE festival that binds the community and welcomes all visitors! Vendors galore, food to savor every bite, and live music all day long. 35th year.City: Middletown
Art at the Point10am-5pmPerforming Arts, Visual Arts, Fairs & Festivals The festival features artist vendors and demonstrators working in a wide array of art media, as well as live music featuring favorite local and regional musicians, a children’s area with hands-on...City: Point of Rocks
Art by Taurean - Virtual Exhibition7-8pmVisual Arts A virtual Pop-UP exhibition featuring art by Taurean Washington, a resident of Howard County. City: Columbia
Art at the Point Festival10am-5pmVisual Arts, Fairs & Festivals The annual community festival brings together neighbors, friends and visitors in celebration of the arts and cultural heritage of southern Frederick County.City: Point of Rocks
September 26, 2020
Kunta Kinte Heritage FestivalFairs & Festivals, History & Heritage, Multicultural The Kunta Kinte Heritage Festival is a free, family-friendly celebration of the perseverance, education, and cultural heritage of people of African descent. The festival features a full day of live...City: Annapolis
Brunch Sail with Ernie Halter10:30am-2:30pmPerforming Arts, Food & Drink, Nature & Outdoor Enjoy an intimate, all ages acoustic show with ERNIE HALTER aboard the Schooner Woodwind. The concert on a beautiful sailing boat, includes a light delicious brunch. Ernie Halter will play...City: Annapolis
Southern Culture On The Skids8pmPerforming Arts SCOTS' music is a quintessentially Southern-fried amalgam of rockabilly, boogie, country, blues, swamp pop, and chitlin circuit R...City: Annapolis
Mini(ature) Concert8-9pmPerforming Arts, Multicultural Baltimore Composers Forum presents a free virtual “Mini(ature) Concert” of one-minute pieces, at baltimorecomposersforum.com and streaming afterwards. This project is supported in part by the...City: Arnold
Thomas Viloteau Presents Guitar Master Class On-Line2-3:30pmPerforming Arts Online guitar techniques with Thomas Viloteau online. The lecture and demonstration are via Zoom. Thomas will provide technique tips, warm up routines, and you can participate or observe. Free for...City: Lutherville
September 27, 2020
Maryland Seafood FestivalFairs & Festivals, Food & Drink Endless summer fun continues at the 53rd Annual Maryland Seafood Festival entertaining young and old with eclectic music, exciting contests...City: Annapolis
Berlin Fiddler's ConventionPerforming Arts, Fairs & Festivals Three days of free live bluegrass music on Main Street. Competitors vie for cash prizes.City: Berlin
Sugarloaf Crafts Festival - Gaithersburg - New Dates!Varies depending on dayPerforming Arts, Visual Arts, Fairs & Festivals No matter what your interests, you’ll be sure to find something you love among the more than 250 independent artisans. Both emerging and established artists go through a careful selection process to...City: Gaithersburg
Paint AnnapolisVisual Arts, Nature & Outdoor A multi-day juried plein air painting competition that brings to Annapolis plein air painters from around the world. For years it has been a premier event, bringing people together to share in the...City: Annapolis
Lucas AshbyWorkshopPerforming Arts Lucas Ashby’s genre-bending compositions are rooted in his musical worldliness. He’s played with masters of Afrofunk, Brazilian jazz, Ghanaian highlife, and more, bringing a plethora of sounds and...City: North Bethesda
September 28, 2020
Lucas AshbyWorkshopPerforming Arts Lucas Ashby’s genre-bending compositions are rooted in his musical worldliness. He’s played with masters of Afrofunk, Brazilian jazz, Ghanaian highlife, and more, bringing a plethora of sounds and...City: North Bethesda
TU Department Art + Design - Dan Keplinger, "King Gimp" Public/Private Conversations11am-7pmVisual Arts In recognition of the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Towson University, partnering with Towson Town Center, mount an exhibition of Dan Keplinger’s work. Event is re-...City: Baltimore
Colors of the Seasons - Jing-Jy ChenVaries depending on dayVisual Arts Artists’ Gallery’s featured show for the month of October is: “Colors of the Seasons” By Jing-Jy Chen. The exhibit runs Sept 29-Nov 1, 2020. With her Asian heritage, imaginative mind, and eye for...City: Ellicott City
2020 Fall Film Series:The ROARring Twenty-Somethings7:30pmVisual Arts, Fairs & Festivals The Department of Electronic Media and Film’s 2020 Fall Film Series The Roaring Twenty-Somethings. Spanning several genres, this year’s film series explores how film helps construct our...City: Towson
Film Series: The ROARing Twenty-Somethings - VIRTUAL7:30pmVisual Arts, Fairs & Festivals The Department of Electronic Media and Film’s 2020 Fall Film Series The Roaring Twenty-Somethings. Spanning several genres, this year’s film series explores how film helps construct our understanding...City: Towson
September 29, 2020
Lucas AshbyWorkshopPerforming Arts Lucas Ashby’s genre-bending compositions are rooted in his musical worldliness. He’s played with masters of Afrofunk, Brazilian jazz, Ghanaian highlife, and more, bringing a plethora of sounds and...City: North Bethesda
TU Department Art + Design - Dan Keplinger, "King Gimp" Public/Private Conversations11am-7pmVisual Arts In recognition of the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Towson University, partnering with Towson Town Center, mount an exhibition of Dan Keplinger’s work. Event is re-...City: Baltimore
Colors of the Seasons - Jing-Jy ChenVaries depending on dayVisual Arts Artists’ Gallery’s featured show for the month of October is: “Colors of the Seasons” By Jing-Jy Chen. The exhibit runs Sept 29-Nov 1, 2020. With her Asian heritage, imaginative mind, and eye for...City: Ellicott City
2020 Fall Film Series:The ROARring Twenty-Somethings7:30pmVisual Arts, Fairs & Festivals The Department of Electronic Media and Film’s 2020 Fall Film Series The Roaring Twenty-Somethings. Spanning several genres, this year’s film series explores how film helps construct our...City: Towson
Film Series: The ROARing Twenty-Somethings - VIRTUAL7:30pmVisual Arts, Fairs & Festivals The Department of Electronic Media and Film’s 2020 Fall Film Series The Roaring Twenty-Somethings. Spanning several genres, this year’s film series explores how film helps construct our understanding...City: Towson
September 30, 2020
Vanguard: How African American Women Led the Movement for Voting Rights -Virtual4-5pmCelebrating Women, History & Heritage, Multicultural Today, African American women are an organized and consequential facet of our body politic. How did they get here? Vanguard, a new book by Martha S. Jones, tells how they built their movement, which...City: Baltimore
Sand Castle Home Tour9:30am-4pmVisual Arts, Nature & Outdoor, Miscellaneous The 16th annual self-guided tour will feature 10 beautiful homes in the Ocean City area. Explore a variety of homes from ocean front to bayside, family homes to extravagant beach retreats!City: Ocean City
Virtual Sand Castle Home Tour 202012M-12MVisual Arts Join us for this amazing new virtual experience for the 16th annual Sand Castle Home Tour. Now a two-week event from October 1-15, tour-goers will enjoy state-of-the-art 3D tours of each residence...City: Ocean City
Lucas AshbyWorkshopPerforming Arts Lucas Ashby’s genre-bending compositions are rooted in his musical worldliness. He’s played with masters of Afrofunk, Brazilian jazz, Ghanaian highlife, and more, bringing a plethora of sounds and...City: North Bethesda
TU Department Art + Design - Dan Keplinger, "King Gimp" Public/Private Conversations11am-7pmVisual Arts In recognition of the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Towson University, partnering with Towson Town Center, mount an exhibition of Dan Keplinger’s work. Event is re-...City: Baltimore