The Towson University Early Music Ensemble, directed by Professor Marc Bellassai present their spring recital, alongside string chamber music ensembles coached by Professor Jeffrey Howard.
BALTIMORE STORY FEST 2026
From the Page to the Stage
Curated and Directed by Phill Branch
May 1 – 3
A mic, spotlight and a good story is all you need to take a room full of people on a journey.
Now in its third year, Baltimore Story Fest, curated and directed by Phill Branch, continues to spotlight some of the most compelling storytellers in the region, artists who use personal narrative to move audiences, build connection, and bring lived experience to the stage.
by a.k. payne, directed by Nicole Brewer
When Amani's mother dies, the world shakes. Her father vows to make it to outer space, where there are no gangs to take his love's life, no prisons to take Black boys' best years. Amani grows up building a rocket ship with her father. As she moves into adulthood, Amani seeks her voice and her own dreams. Will Amani make it to the 'moon'?
Proceeds benefit the TU Foundation.
Calling all crafters! The Polish Heritage Association of Maryland, Inc. (PHAM) will hold two sessions of a workshop in Polish traditional paper-cutting on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at the Polish Home Club in Fells Point. Sessions featuring Maryland Traditions Master artist Carla Hazard Tomaszewski are at 10:30 am and 2:00 pm. The Polish Home Club is located at 512 South Broadway, Baltimore, MD 21231, and there are both metered and unmetered parking on the street, as well as three parking garages within a couple of blocks away.
Dive into the world of marine science and explore cool tech at this open house you won’t want to miss!
Dive into the world of marine science and explore cool tech at this open house you won't want to miss! Have you ever wondered what happens in that unique looking building with the tent-like roof at the Inner Harbor? Science happens!
Baltimore School for the Arts, in partnership with the Maryland Center for History and Culture, presents “Language of Liberty,” scenes of life during the American Revolution. Using primary source research from MCHC, BSA Theater students bring to life the stories the history books leave out.
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.
In this conversation, Christine Stiver and Dominic Terlizzi explore how they collaborate as a married couple, balancing individual studio practices within the intimate setting of a shared bedroom studio in their NYC apartment.
The Towson University Choirs invite you for We Walk With Light, an inspiring evening of choral music - a celebration of resilience, unity, and the peace we find in nature and in one another. Together, we create a safe and welcoming space that uplifts the spirit and reminds us that we never walk alone.
Featuring University Chorale, Treble Voices and Men's Chorus.
Diana V. Sáez and Stephen Holmes, directors
Columbia Pro Cantare will join in the celebration of America's 250th in a concert on May 2, 2026, 8 pm at the Jim Rouse Theatre. The concert, “Sing Democracy 250!”, features two works commissioned by the nationwide Together in Hope project: “Redeem the Dream’ and “US.” The chorus is under the direction of Laura Lee Fischer.
Columbia Pro Cantare joins with choruses across the country in a year-long celebration of America's 250th.CPC's May 2, 2026, 8 pm concert at the Jim Rouse Theatre in Columbia will include a newly commissioned work, "Sing! America 250!." Additional works on the program include "Lift Every Voice and Sing," "Ameria the Beautiful," and "The Star-Spangled Banner." The pre-concert lecture at 7 pm will increase the audience's understanding and appreciation of the music.
Join the Towson University Choral Society for its annual Spring Concert — an inspiring evening of music celebrating hope, strength, and the power of the human spirit, featuring Rollo Dilworth’s stirring Weather: Stand the Storm.
Choral Society is a non-auditioned choir open to all Towson University undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and staff, as well as members of the Towson and Baltimore communities who share a love for singing.
Join us for a collaborative concert featuring Deer Creek Chorale, Deer Creek Youth Choir, Goucher Choral Society and guest orchestra featuring the Mid-Atlantic premiere of Missa Pro Terra: A Mass for the Earth by Canadian composer Paul A. Aitken. Dr. Paul Rardin will serve as guest conductor. Pre-concert talk at 3:00pm in Merrick Hall.
Tickets:
$25 - Adult
$20 - Senior (62+)
$10 - Student (6-21)
FREE - 5 and under
Get your tickets early!
Tickets will be an additional $5/ticket at the door.
On Sunday, May 3 at 4:30 pm, St. David's Baltimore presents a festival with a pre-service recital featuring baritone Jacob Elfner and soprano Elisheva Pront.
The event is free and open to the public, with doors opening at 4:00 pm. A suggested donation of $10-$20 directly benefits the musicians and the music series.
Peabody Opera Season Highlights with Peabody Opera
Members of the Maryland Center for History and Culture enjoy free access to this intimate chamber music performance and light reception at the Maryland Center for History and Culture.
Join the Women's Law Center of Maryland for an inspiring evening honoring six Maryland changemakers advancing equity and expanding access to justice for all. Complete with excellent food, drinks, a high-value raffle and more, this garden gathering serves as the Women's Law Center's largest event of the year and supports free legal services for survivors of intimate partner violence.
Guitarists from the Towson University Guitar Program, a premiere collegiate program in the region, present an exciting program of music for solo guitar and small guitar ensembles. Join us for an evening of beautiful and engaging music!
On the first Thursday of every month, explore the Maryland Center for History and Culture with extended Museum hours until 8 pm.
Enjoy FREE Museum admission all day.
Wine Village in Baltimore returns to the Inner Harbor for its fourth season in 2026. From May 7 through May 31, 2026, visitors are invited to celebrate spring at Baltimore’s cozy, European-inspired and open-air wine festival at West Shore Park.