Howard County's time-honored holiday light display is back for another year starting Nov 27, 2019 - Jan 1, 2020!

Kick off your holiday celebrations with The Eric Byrd Trio in a live performance of the Vince Guaraldi masterpiece score, A Charlie Brown Christmas, complete with choral accompaniment during "Christmastime is Here".

Eric Byrd: Vocals & Piano
Bhagwan Khalsa: Bass
Alphonso Young, Jr: Drums

Be transported to a winter wonderland in this enchanting story of a young boy’s magical friendship with a snowman which comes to life and takes him on a trip to the North Pole. The animated film projected with live music performed by the BSO is sure to get you into the holiday spirit!

Join us in the lobby at 9:45 am for a range of interactive activities including face painting, crafts, BSYO Holiday Music Chamber Ensembles, an interactive Port Discovery activity and more!

Join us for a hands-on workshop taught by some of Baltimore's best mixologists. They'll share tips and tricks to impressing your family and friends as you host your holiday gatherings. Sip on hand-crafted cocktails and taste offerings from La Cuchara's ever-changing menu.

Gear up for an exciting afternoon of pre-holiday fun!

Back by popular demand, internationally renowned jazz flutist Ali Ryerson returns to Germano’s in Trio for a special holiday appearance, joined by two of her favorite local musicians on piano and bass.

Photo credit: Dennis Guillaume

The New Wave Singers of Baltimore, Maryland’s Premier GLBTS Chorus, performs music that celebrates all of humanity in its infinite variations. Tim Gillham, Artistic Director, is starting his second year at the helm of the 60+ member chorus. Joining him in his new position as Accompanist is Christopher Schroeder.

New Wave Singers will be presenting two Winter Concerts:

Saturday 7 PM December 7th at Epiphany Episcopal Church 2216 Pot Spring Rd. Timonium, MD 21093, and

Sunday 4 PM December 8th at Grace United Methodist Church 5407 N. Charles St. Baltimore, MD 21210.

As part of Downtown Dollar Days, visit the museum and create a variety of arts and crafts activities in preparation for Hanukkah. Inspired by the current exhibition, Scrap Yard: Innovators of Recycling, crafts will be made using recycled materials. Activities are suitable for all ages and no artistic talent is required.

The Baltimore Mandolin Orchestra, under the baton of Music Director Mark Linkins, will present a concert of holiday music arranged for mandolin, guitar and woodwinds. The selections range from traditional carols from around the world to tunes from “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” Featured performers will be soprano Beatrice Gilbert and clarinet and flute soloists.

Rejoice in the sound of young voices in vibrant song as the three choirs of the Children's Chorus of Maryland, spanning ages 7-18, present their annual holiday concert, featuring a full performance of John Rutter's Dancing Day for choir and harp! CCM's 44th Annual Winter Concert REJOICE! takes place on Sunday, December 8th at 3PM in the beautiful Gordon Center for the Performing Arts in Owings Mills, MD. We cannot wait share this glorious and joyful repertoire with you! Reception to follow the concert. Children under age 5 cannot be admitted due to live recording.

When a tremendous Gilded Age mansion gets fully-adorned with holiday decorations, there’s a lot to take in and see. Please join us for a special winter tour of the Evergreen Museum and Library, which holds 48 rooms, a soaring portico, a Tiffany designed glass canopy, and loads holiday decorations. Led by Baltimore Heritage volunteer Richard Messick, we’ll take in the seasonal surroundings while learning about the mansion’s rich history, including the 1878 purchase of the estate by John Work Garrett, president of the B&O Railroad, for his son T. Harrison Garrett.

This magical adventure and beloved holiday favorite follows a young girl as she travels through a mystical land of sweets at Christmas time. This year’s production features an abbreviated version of choreography from Lisa DeRibere and includes a narrative element, making it perfect for the whole family! $20. Tickets at https://www.mt.cm/bsa.