Learn the fundamentals of improv comedy with skilled and supportive instructors from Highwire Improv. 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! Of course, you won’t be facing this new experience alone—you’ll be learning these new skills with a team of new improvisers, and by the end you’ll be ready to put on a showcase for your friends, family, and fans!

Are you a “sing in the shower” newbie seeking the confidence to perform a special song for a special someone? Are you an experienced performer looking to take your artistry to the next level? Or are you somewhere in-between looking to expand your repertoire, hone your craft, and/or increase your comfort zone? Regardless of where you are on your cabaret journey, this program is for you! While other vocal genres reveal a performer’s relationship with their voice, cabaret reveals a performer’s relationship with their heart and soul.

WORDSMITH is a Songwriter, Recording Artist, Actor, and Philanthropist from Baltimore, Maryland. On Friday, February 23 at 8 PM, WORDSMITH will perform at BlackRock Center for the Arts to celebrate, inspire, and connect the community by honoring Black History Month on the MAINSTAGE!

Stay after the show for a special DJ set by OSO FRESH in the BlackBox. Tickets to that here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wordsmith-after-party-w-dj-oso-fresh-ticket....

Join us for a grown-up friend-raiser (21+) in support of Port Discovery’s educational and access programs. Hops & Vines brings together the best breweries and wineries from around the region for an evening of premier tastings. Take a tour of beverage samples along a backdrop of a fun night-at-the-museum vibe, complete with music and mingling.
To learn more and purchase tickets: www.portdiscovery.org/hopsvines 

Art Seminar Group Hybrid in-person and online lecture: Stanley William Hayter and the Atelier 17 with Ann Shafer, independent curator

(Reception 1 - 1:30 pm - light refreshments served)

Have you been interested in calligraphy but aren’t sure how to get started? Join Brittany DeNovellis from Novel Letter Studio for an introduction to fundamentals of modern calligraphy, using a brush pen. This 2-part workshop series will teach you about the supplies you can use, the basic shapes you need to know to get started, and how to combine those shapes into letters and words. After the class, you’ll take home your workbook and pens for your ongoing practice.

Cantando aprendo Español gives parents and caregivers fun and easy ideas in Spanish of things they can do with their children that encourage interaction and early literacy in this new language. The more they sing, the more they learn, and the more parents and caregivers feel comfortable with this new language!

Capoeira Angola cultivates control of emotions, body, and mind. Capoeira Angola is a rigorous workout that resembles both martial arts and dance. It also develops a cultural philosophy—rich in music, community, and Afro-Brazilian ancestral connections. Capoeira Angola develops a dialogue between two bodies.

Get up close and personal with a few native species and create a little friend to take home. Including the likes of our corn snake, terrapin, and box turtle (animal participation may vary), learn about how each animal plays a role in our ecosystem, and interact with our animals in a safe way. Then, use felt to create your favorite of our animal friends!

Capoeira Angola cultivates control of emotions, body, and mind. Capoeira Angola is a rigorous workout that resembles both martial arts and dance. It also develops a cultural philosophy—rich in music, community, and Afro-Brazilian ancestral connections. Capoeira Angola develops a dialogue between two bodies.

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

Art Seminar Group online lecture:

William Merritt Chase and the International Style with Aneta Georgievska-Shine, professor of art history, University of Maryland

With a career that straddled two continents and two centuries, William Merritt Chase (1849–1916) was in many respects “a citizen of the world.” Renowned in international art circles, he was a brilliant observer of contemporary life, an innovative painter, and an influential teacher. His multifaceted practice ranged from striking portraits and still lifes to glorious urban park scenes, landscapes, and interiors.

Join us for a special evening with Misty Copeland, the first African American female Principal Dancer with the prestigious American Ballet Theatre and New York Times best selling author. In conversation with Kimberly R. Moffitt, Dean of the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences at UMBC, Copeland will explore a variety of topics related to dance and her career.

Join us at the Schaefer Ballroom on March 7, 9, and 10 for Expressions ‘24: The Cornerstone. As our historic building reaches its centennial in 2024, we are marking this significant milestone by celebrating its role as a transformative space for youth of Baltimore City, nurturing their artistic, intellectual, and personal growth. Our esteemed alumni have launched their remarkable journeys from this very place.