The Queer Climate Workshop Series brings together the themes of climate, queerness and performance, and invites participants to exercise their creativity as they explore, create and perform with experienced artists from the disciplines of dance, theatre, printmaking, drag, writing, puppetry and more.

Sign up for as many of these workshops as you like. Build community and conversation around the fruitful and fascinating intersections of climate, queerness, and performance.

#1: DRAG KING 101 with PRETY BOI DRAG: SAT. SEPT 7, 3M - 6PM

A 2-hour session designed for anyone who wants to learn more about DJing, get started DJing, or refine and share DJing skills!

[you]SB: The Workshop first episodes will cover topics like the fundamentals of DJing, basic equipment and software tutorials, CDJ and Controller functionality, marketing philosophy, and any other questions you bring!

Contact Ducky for any questions or topics you'd like covered! This workshop is what you make it!

$20

Welcome to the wonderful world of improv comedy!

Could you imagine yourself:

• More confident?
• Connecting better with other people?
• Comfortable in unexpected situations?
• Making up things on the spot?

We know that you can, and this class will show you how! Learn the fundamentals of improv comedy with two skilled and supportive instructors. We'll play some very silly games, learn how to create characters, explore techniques to collaborate and create as a team, and even perform full improvised scenes together!

About this class:

Over six weeks, you will develop the core skills needed to host and perform a professional showcase of improv comedy. Highwire Improv's expert instructors will be with you every step of the way, holding the space to make silly choices, explore comedy, and learn how to create art together. By the end of the class, you will be an ensemble ready to host and put on a full student showcase!

Each class session will run from 7:00pm-9:00pm ET, with optional time available after class to discuss and debrief.

Join our 2-hour in-person workshop, "Embrace Spontaneity: Intro to Improv." It's a low-pressure, fun experience designed for newcomers. Connect with others through introductions, establish boundaries, and engage in energizing warmups, games, and collaborative scenes.

Get ready to embark on a low-pressure, fun-filled adventure that will unleash your creativity, boost your confidence, and ignite your sense of playfulness.

Over six weeks, learn the fundamentals of improv comedy through a combination of warm-ups, games, exercises, and practice scenes. Highwire Improv’s expert instructor will be with you every step of the way, holding the space to make silly choices, explore comedy, and create art together. No performance, acting, or comedy experience is required, but by the end you will be confident and ready to show off your new skills!

Come spend a day with us filled with fun, exploration, and learning through play! We invite you to enhance your daycare experience with a self-guided journey* across three floors of engaging exhibits. Enjoy hands-on exhibits, educational programming, and opportunities for purposeful play that support early childhood development and social-emotional growth.

*Daycare Days are available to Daycare Centers and all children must be accompanied by an adult throughout the museum. Daycare Days are not drop-off programs.

Los instrumentos musicales nos han ayudado a comunicar y expresarnos desde los comienzos de la cultura humana. Al construir nuestros propios instrumentos artesanales despertamos la memoria de nuestra conexión con la naturaleza, cultivamos presencia a través de trabajar el barro, y experimentamos alegría a con el sonido y la música. En este taller aprenderemos sobre instrumentos milenarios de Centroamérica y América del Sur y construiremos nuestras propias flautas con arcilla. Todos los materiales y herramientas están incluidos.

For Veterans, Active Duty Military, and Their Families Sponsored in part by the Distinguished West Point Society Northern Chesapeake, join us for a day of exploration and discovery at the Discovery Center! Enjoy a variety of engaging STEM exhibits, interactive robots, special guest appearances, and plenty of family fun. Two time sessions are available to accommodate your schedule: Morning Session: 10 AM – 12 Noon and Afternoon Session: 1 PM – 3 PM.

The Small Press Expo (SPX) is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit created in 1994 to promote artists and publishers who produce independent comics. SPX hosts an annual festival that provides a forum for artists, writers and publishers of comic art in its various forms to present to the public comic art not accessible through normal commercial channels. SPX sponsors a number of events and charitable initiatives, including:

The Expo

Inspiring lectures offered in-person & virtually. The presenters will take you on a journey through their explorations of plant selections, growing techniques, natural history, decorative and fine arts, history, and environmental sciences.

Join us for the Discovery Center Swing for Science golf fundraiser on September 20, 2024, at Ruggles Golf Course. The event features a full day of golfing and networking, starting with breakfast and access to the range at 8am, a shotgun start at 9am, lunch on the course at noon, and concluding with dinner at the Discovery Center at 3pm. Registration is $120 per golfer ($90 for Ruggles members), including golf, cart, meals, beverages, and prize holes. Sponsorship opportunities range from $150 to $1,000, Beverage Cart Sponsor, and more, each with unique recognition benefits.