Formed at Juilliard, the Abeo Quartet was the inaugural Graduate String Quartet in Residence at the University of Delaware (2021-2023). Its accolades already include prizes at the Fischoff, Melbourne, and Yellow Springs competitions and performances at the Kennedy Center and Lincoln Center. The Quartet channels its energies into the dramatic first quartets of Mendelssohn and Brahms and the distinctive voice of American composer Adolphus Hailstork.

Monthly open mic Folk Music Night is held Saturdays. Admission is free, but donations are welcome. Further info: 410-529-7176. The featured performer this month is Michael Kelly.

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.

Join us at Highwire Improv for an affinity group jam* for LGBTQIA+ members of the improv community! All levels of improv experience are welcome!

We'll connect, introduce ourselves to one another, do some fun, silly warmups, go over access needs and boundaries, and then dive into improv games, scenes, and exercises together!

*An affinity group event is specifically for members of a specific group, in this case, LGBTQIA+ individuals. We welcome those who are not part of the LGBTQIA+ community to join our many other jams and drop-ins!

With a deep catalog of original and cover songs, the Michael McHenry Tribe keeps alive the spirit of Jimi Hendrix and Sly Stone, fortified with healthy doses of Stevie Wonder, James Brown and Prince. With a groove oriented rhythm section and a kindred spirit out front, the trio achieves a level of telepathy that makes each performance feel like their first, yet sound like their thousandth. Blessed with a loyal fanbase, the Tribe reciprocates their infectious energy by delivering concerts with a kind of rock and soul that seems to have limitless power.

Join us for a compelling virtual conversation with pilot, artist and historian Brian Hope and maritime historian Pete Lesher, moderated by Kate Livie, Chesapeake writer and educator. This engaging discussion will explore the evolution of Maryland’s pilotage profession—from the rigorous apprenticeship process and modern-day challenges to its deep roots in the age of sail.

Join us at Motor House as we invite you to our monthly live music jam session, Motor Music, where music lovers, local artists, and talented performers come together to create unforgettable sounds. Whether you’re an experienced musician, a budding artist, or simply a fan of live music, this is the perfect place to unwind, connect, and jam out.

Free to attend - RSVP to be the first to hear about other live music events at Motor House!

Celebrate the holiday season with the gift of art for your loved ones! Our annual utilitarian ceramics holiday invitational, Winterfest 2025, features 13 established and emerging ceramic artists. This exhibition is perfectly paired with our Annual Holiday Sale where resident and associated artists join together to fill the galleries and the Shop with hand-crafted gifts.

Presented by Maryland Public Television, join us for an evening preview screening of Ken Burns’ The American Revolution, an expansive, evenhanded look at the virtues and the contradictions in the fight for independence and the birth of the United States. Attendees are invited to generate a time capsule letter to future generations, detailing their lives, thoughts, and feelings on the current state of American democracy.