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).
Deep in the jungles of what is modern day Honduras and El Salvador, home of warring Lenca factions, Lempira's conquest is interrupted by an arrival of a dangerous new threat. Faced with the inevitability of colonial imperialism, Lempira must overcome his own pride, embrace a cause greater than himself, and unite the people he was once fighting against.
Sing and Play Saturdays at Goodnow Community Center
For Caregivers and Children (Infant through Kindergarten)
FREE Every Saturday
Feb 1 - June 14 2025 | 9 am - 12 pm
Start your weekend with creativity, laughter, and connection! Sing and Play Saturdays at Goodnow offer a perfect blend of fun, family-friendly activities to inspire young minds and create lasting memories, all guided by Early Childhood Teaching Artists from Arts for Learning. Bond with your child, meet other families, and enjoy a stress-free morning out.
As part of Mayor Scott’s Downtown Rise Initiative, Artscape is bringing the arts to the heart of Downtown Baltimore, and Port Discovery Children's Museum is joining in on the family-friendly fun this weekend! On May 24th and 25th, enjoy discounted admission to the museum and extend your Artscape experience with hands-on, art-focused activities at Port Discovery, just ten minutes away from Kidscape!
*Valid only for May 24-25th, 2025. Reserve your tickets online in advance.
Learn more about Kidscape programming and Artscape 2025.
Happens on the following Dates:
Enjoy a demonstration of an iconic Baltimorean artform by a Baltimore Painted Screen Society member. Learn the history of screen painting in the city.
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 at Micky's Joint Tavern with the B&B crew!
The classic Beer and Ballet class is the perfect first impression of our community. Grab your brew and your spot at the bar(re) to participate in an introduction-intermediate level contemporary ballet class. Whether you're a seasoned dancer looking to refine your ballet technique or someone seeking a new and exciting way to stay active, this is a perfect way to move your body and sing along to your favorite 80’s, 90’s, and 00’s hits!
Baltimore Improv Group
Improv Jam (5 – 6 p.m.): join us on stage and make up comedy with us! The performers of A++ will lead you through improv games and exercises. No experience required. All who identify as AAPI are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Show (7 – 8 p.m.): Awkward family vacations? Weird parental advice? Total chaos at work? Drop the tea, and we'll turn it into fast, ridiculous, totally unplanned comedy. No tiger moms, no math jokes, just real stories and big laughs.
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 Lisa Cerbone.
A blockbuster night of comedy awaits with two fantastic teams, including some visitors from Washington, D.C.
Human Magnet makes the trip up I-95. They start with a made-up story that inspires a series of increasingly fun, silly, and connected scenes.
Teen Angst will use your memories of youth to produce an improvised teen movie with all the trappings and tropes of those classics (from whatever era means classic to you).
Doors will open at 6:45 pm, show starts at 7 pm. Free and paid street parking is available throughout the area.
The stakes are high as a pair of game shows give Baltimore's top improvisers a chance for cutthroat competition.
Surprise Surprise makes its debut with a challenge that will keep even the fastest minds off balance. The audience will learn the rules the same time the contestants do!
Improv Jeoparty is the fast-paced primetime comedy gameshow taking Baltimore by storm! Why answer trivia questions when you can do impressions, jokes, and improv scenes?!
Doors will open at 8:45 pm, show starts at 9 pm. Free and paid street parking is available throughout the area.
Don’t miss the official Artscape After Party at Ikonic Live on May 24.
Presented as part of Artscape After Dark, the night features some of the hottest DJs and artists coming out of the festival—all under one roof.
Free entry. 9PM–2AM.
Ikonic Live – 316 Guilford Ave, Baltimore.
Come through and close out your Artscape Saturday the right way.
Join us for two nights of powerhouse vocals as Broadway star Frenchie Davis takes the stage at Hotel Ulysses Bloom’s.
This intimate, late-night performance is one of Artscape's can't-miss moments.
May 24 & 25
9PM–12AM | 2 E. Read St
Free Entry
Live music, rich atmosphere, and all the vibes you need! Don't miss it.
Bring the Family to a Screen Painting Workshop!
Ages 5-12 are invited to learn and experiment with various screen painting techniques. All materials provided and projects are take-home.
Pre-registration required.
The Balticon Sunday Short Science Fiction Film Festival 2025 features 19 International Short Films.
Stephen King, Italian Style. A George RR Martin production without Dragons.
The festival is in its 20th year.
Seating 6:30 p.m. 7-11:30 p.m. 5/25/2025 with two intermissions.
Preview: https://www.balticon.org/short-film-festival
Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel
Femme Frequency is taking over Artscape After Dark.
Curated by Rebecca Dupas, this free late-night experience brings together some of the most powerful womxn voices in poetry and music.
May 25 | 9PM–12AM
Ash Bar at Hotel Ulysses, 2 E. Read Street
Featuring performances by Lady Sarkazym, K Love the Poet, DaTruthDaPoet, Seraiah Nicole, and Rebecca Dupas.
Space is limited—arrive early, stay late. #FemmeFrequency #Artscape2025
Welcome to Irish Set Dance Lessons for Beginners!
Join us for an exciting journey into the world of Irish set dance lessons. Our classes provide a friendly environment for individuals of all levels.
Led by experienced instructors, you'll discover the fundamentals of Irish dance while enjoying the lively rhythms of traditional Irish music.
Whether you're a complete beginner or have some dance experience, there's something for everyone in our classes.
Come and join us as we learn, dance, and celebrate the joy of Irish culture and community together!
HYBRID IN-PERSON AND ONLINE PROGRAM
Baking with Color
Ellen Lupton, Graphic designer and curator
Reception 1:00 - 1:30 pm
Celtic Music Class & Session- Tuesdays
Tuesday Evenings, Catonsville Clubhouse, 10 St Timothy’s Lane, Catonsville, MD, 21228
- Intermediate and advanced class & session: 7:30-9:30 pm
- Beginner class & “slow session”: 6:30-7:20
Class & Session Membership Cost: $28.50/month or $22.50 for three Tuesdays, or $12.50 for two Tuesdays or $9.50 for a single Tuesday- Choose your ticket!
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