Join us for a special performance by the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and music director Jonathon Heyward!
The Art Of Comedy is a flagship program that has been with Motor House since we opened! Created by Ivan Martin, this open mic is intend for comedians of all skill levels. Test out your 3 - 5min set in front of a crowd of comedy fanatics, performance veterans, and other aspiring comedians. It's free to attend and tons of fun for everyone.
Sign up starts at 8 PM, laughs start at 9 PM
Howard Community College presents the fifth annual FREE Bauder Lecture.
Safia Elhillo, distinguished, bestselling author of Bright Red Fruit, will deliver the keynote at the fifth annual Bauder Lecture. Following her address, Elhillo will be joined by celeste doaks—editor, journalist, and author of Cornrows and Cornfields—for an in-depth conversation.A book signing will follow the lecture in the lobby of the Horowitz Center.
If you enjoy reading, you'll want to join the Baltimore Silent Book Club! Unlike with other book clubs, there's no assigned reading-- you can bring any book you like with you! You can also bring e-readers, audiobooks, etc.
Bring a book, grab a bite/food and enjoy reading your book in the company of fellow book lovers!
The event kicks off at 6:30 p.m. with introductions and eating/drinking. The silent reading hour will run 7:30-8:30 p.m. Afterward, feel free to stick around for mingling or more reading.
Join vocalist Clara Campbell for an evening of jazz at An die Musik Live!
Clara Campbell, vocals
Justin Mendez, alto saxophone
Charlie Reichert Powell, guitar
Aiden Taylor, bass
Koleby Royston, drums
Jazz vocalist Clara Campbell, the 2025 Ella Fitzgerald Competition Winner, has established herself in the heart of the United States capital, Washington D.C. Originally from Bountiful, Utah, Clara’s musical journey began at an early age fueled by an innate curiosity for sound and a deep-seated passion for music.
“Some of the most intense new music being made anywhere, on everything from oboes and one-of-a-kind instruments to the human body itself… unforgettable performances.” – The Wire, London
HIGH ZERO 2025
CELEBRATING TWENTY-SEVEN YEARS!
September 18 – 21
Peace Gathering
Gardens for Peace
Friday, September 19, 9:30 am
AA&CC Asian Garden, Osler Drive Entrance to the Center for the Arts, Towson University.
1 Fine Arts Drive, Towson, MD 21204
Cultivate a culture of friendship and community and recognize the International Day of Peace. Join a ceremonial raking of the Japanese word for peace (heiwa) in AA&CC’s Asian Garden, while collectively envisioning and promoting peace with others.
Image: AA&CC Asian Garden photo by Japhet Chukwuma.
Join us for a day of excitement, exploration, and learning, all by the way of play! Embark on a self-guided journey throughout the three floors of fun Port Discovery has to offer and tap into special workshops offered just for our homeschoolers on these special days.
In conjunction with the exhibition the exhibition Picturing Mobility: Black Tourism and Leisure during the Jim Crow Era, on display from September 2 through December 19, the Albin O. Kuhn Library Gallery presents a curatorial talk with Elizabeth Patton, followed by an opening reception.
The Rotunda Welcomes Back Popular Family-Friendly Concert Series this May
3rd Annual Rotunda Rocks Begins Friday, May 2 and Runs Every Friday through Friday, October 3
Join our crew for a two-hour extraordinary cruise enjoying the golden hour on the Chesapeake Bay. Includes complimentary beverages (wine, beer, canned cocktails and soda).
Since 2022, Baltimore bass clarinetist Todd Marcus and Toronto clarinetist Virginia MacDonald have been performing and touring together across the United States and Canada with their quintet. Their work together presents a lush ensemble that showcases the range of beauty and power by the clarinet in a modern jazz context, with repertoire comprised of original compositions by both bandleaders. They have performed at jazz festivals and prominent venues internationally.
Join frequent collaborators Todd Marcus and Virginia MacDonald for an evening of jazz clarinet at An die Musik Live! Two sets at 7pm and 9pm!
Todd Marcus, bass clarinet
Virginia MacDonald, clarinet
Tim Brey, piano
Blake Meister, bass
Eric Kennedy, drums
Join Highwire Improv for a short-form improv jam! Come play and practice games like you see on Whose Line Is It Anyway!Expert facilitator Heather Moyer will lead the group through a bunch of fun short-form games and we'll all have a blast together!
Recommended for improvisers who have completed Fundamentals of Improv Level 1 (or equivalent training).
About the Facilitator:
Experience Annapolis and the Chesapeake Bay like never before on this guided two-hour heritage tour aboard the historic Skipjack Wilma Lee. Learn about the city’s history and the ecology of the Bay while viewing landmarks like the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and the Naval Academy. Tour guides will identify and share fun facts about native Chesapeake Bay wildlife along the cruise. Perfect for families and maritime enthusiasts.
Join us for 'Unlock Your Creativity Through Improv' - a dynamic and engaging introductory improv workshop designed to ignite your creativity and unlock the power of spontaneous collaboration. This two-hour in-person workshop is the perfect opportunity to dip your toes into the exciting world of improv.
Our workshop begins with friendly introductions followed by a boundary check-in, ensuring a held space for exploration and creativity.
Music by Jimmy Buffet's Coral Reefer band and other world class musicians. Tickets include an open bar and delicious meal. Proceeds benefit the AMM's educational programs.
Join us for the Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park’s 20th Annual Boatyard Beach Bash , headlined by world class musicians and members of the iconic Jimmy Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band.
Let yourself be whisked away to Key West as you immerse yourself in the incomparable talent of world-class musicians. This year in memory and in honor of Jimmy Buffett, be prepared to be:
Get your tickets for the next Black Cherry Puppet Slamwich, Saturday September 20th at Current Space in their beautiful back courtyard!
What: An evening of Puppetry & Performance for Grown-ups!
When: Saturday September 20th
Shows at 5pm and 8pm (doors open 30 minutes before each show)
Where: Outside in Current Space's fabulous courtyard with a large seating capacity under tents! 421 Tyson St, Baltimore, MD 21201
Get ready to fall into love, into the music, and into the season with Falling Into Love, a laid-back, heartwarming jazz cabaret that celebrates all the magic of autumn. Featuring three dynamic vocalists - Jennifer Blades, Markella Meiller, and Sienna Paley, and a stellar trio - Mathew Lane (piano), Chris Chlumsky (bass), and Zach Steckel (drums), this show is a musical love letter to fall and all the transformation it brings.
Join us on September 20 for Cabaret de Graw, a night of music, magic, fire dancing, and more!
Performances by Cirque du Slay (fire dancers) and River Barry (bubble magician). DJ: Elijah of Zodiac Records. Food: Hunt Valley Catering. Auctions, 50/50, and money wheel. Mural sponsorships will be auctioned off live at the event!
Dress: Cabaret Theme or semi-formal/cocktail attire
(Event takes place in the Graw Alley mural park, so dress for the weather!)
Note: This is a fundraising event for Harmer's Town Art Center