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Thursday, March 5, 2009 - Sunday, July 26, 2009
Drawing on Tradition: The Book of Esther as Graphic Novel
Exhibit from JT Waldman’s 2005 “Megillat Esther,” at the Jewish Museum of Maryland. Noon-4 p.m. Admission $3-$8. 410-732-6400 or visit jewishmuseummd.org . Through July 26.
Thursday, March 26, 2009 - Saturday, August 22, 2009
The Reverse Ark: In the Wake
Collaborative exhibition exploring Baltimore’s industrial history, at the Contemporary Museum. Noon-5 p.m. Donation $3-$5. 410-783-5720 or visit contemporary.org . Through Aug. 22.
Saturday, April 25, 2009 - Sunday, July 26, 2009
East Side Stories: Portraits of a Baltimore Neighborhood, Then and Now
Photography exhibition at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission $6-$8. 443-263-1800 or visit AfricanAmericanCulture.org . Through July 26.
Sunday, May 17, 2009 - Sunday, November 8, 2009
Farmers’ Market
At the Owings Mills JCC. 8 a.m.-noon. 410-356-5200 ext 414. Continues Sundays through Nov. 8.
Monday, May 18, 2009 - Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Retrospective of Designer Erno Fabry
At JHU’s Evergreen Museum. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission $3-$6. 410-516-0341 or visit jhu.edu . Through Oct. 25.
Friday, May 22, 2009 - Sunday, July 5, 2009
Friends and Neighbors Festival!
Performers, playwrights and comedians, at the Strand Theater. 8 p.m. Admission $5. 443-874-4917 or visit strandtheatercompany.org . Through July 5.
Saturday, May 23, 2009 - Monday, September 7, 2009
Chagall For Children
Interactive family art exhibit, at Port Discovery Children’s Museum. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission $11.75. 410-864-2680 or visit portdiscovery.org . Through Sept. 7.
Saturday, May 23, 2009 - Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Chinasaurs: Dinosaur Dynasty
Interactive exhibit of authentic Chinese dinosaur fossils, at the Maryland Science Center. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tickets $4-$19. 410-685-5225 or visit marylandsciencecenter.org . Through Sept. 1.
Wednesday, June 3, 2009 - Monday, July 27, 2009
Sculptor Rachel Rotenberg
Exhibition at at the Park Heights JCC. 10:15 a.m.-5:45 p.m. 410-542-4900 ext.262. Through July 27.
Wednesday, June 3, 2009 - Sunday, July 5, 2009
Hysteria
Rep Stage production at Howard Community College in Columbia. Tickets $15-$30. 7:30 p.m. 410-772-4900 or visit repstage.org . Through July 5.
Friday, June 12, 2009 - Sunday, July 5, 2009
The Light in the Piazza
Theatre Hopkins production, at JHU’s Swirnow Theater on the Homewood campus. 8 p.m. Tickets $20. 410-516-7159 or visit jhu.edu/~theatre . Through July 5.
Friday, June 12, 2009 - Sunday, July 5, 2009
Frozen
Psychological thriller, at Spotlighters Theatre. 8 p.m. Tickets $15-$18. 410-752-1225 or visit spotlighters.org . Through July 5.
Tuesday, June 16, 2009 - Sunday, July 19, 2009
Twelfth Night
Chesapeake Shakespeare Company-in-the-Ruins performance of Shakespeare’s comedy, outdoors at the Patapsco Female Institute Historic Park in Ellicott City. 8 p.m. Tickets $15-$30. 866-811-4111 or visit chesapeakeshakespeare.com . Through July 19.
Thursday, June 18, 2009 - Sunday, July 26, 2009
Hooked Rugs, Wall Hangings and Watercolors of Jane Halliwell Green
At the Galleries at Quiet Waters Park in Annapolis. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 410-222-1777 or visit friendsofquietwaterspark.org . Through July 26.
Thursday, June 18, 2009 - Sunday, July 5, 2009
Bloodlines
Baltimore Playwright’s Festival’s production of Daniel Baum’s play, at Fells Point Corner Theatre. 8 p.m. Tickets $10-$17. 410-276-7837 or visit fpct.org . Through July 5.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009 - Sunday, August 30, 2009
Damn Yankees
Musical comedy production preceded by buffet dinner at Toby’s DinnerTheatre in Baltimore. Buffet 6:15 p.m., show 8 p.m. Admission $34.50-$54. 410-649-1660 or visit tobysdinnertheatre.com . Through Aug. 30.
Thursday, June 25, 2009 - Friday, July 24, 2009
Pause
Baltimore artists Elizabeth Crisman, Laura Hughes and Lu Zhang, at University of Maryland, College Park’s Stamp Gallery. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 301-314-8492 or visit thestamp.umd.edu/gallery . Through July 24.
Friday, June 26, 2009 - Sunday, July 26, 2009
Shakespeare’s Hamlet
Baltimore Shakespeare Festival performance, in the Meadow at Evergreen Museum and Library. 8 p.m. Admission $20-$25, Through July 26. 410-366-8594 or visit baltimoreshakespeare.org .
Friday, June 26, 2009 - Sunday, July 19, 2009
Twelfth Night
At Chesapeake Shakespeare Company in Ellicott City. 8 p.m. Tickets $15-$30. 410-313-8874 or visit chesapeakeshakespeare.com . Through July 19.
Friday, June 26, 2009 - Friday, August 14, 2009
Stanley Rodbell, Photographer and Jeri Lipov, Mixed Media
At Slayton House Gallery in Columbia. 3:30-5 p.m. 410-730-3987. Through Aug. 14.
Sunday, June 28, 2009 - Sunday, August 30, 2009
Herman Maril: An American Modernist
Exhibition at the Walters Art Museum. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 410-547-9000 or visit thewalters.org . Through Aug. 30.
Monday, June 29, 2009 - Saturday, July 11, 2009
MFA in Studio Art Thesis Exhibition
At Maryland Institute College of Art. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 410-225-2300 or visit mica.edu . Through July 11.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009 - Sunday, September 27, 2009
As Far as the Eye Can See
Summer group exhibition, at Steven Scott Gallery. Noon-6 p.m. 410-902-9300 or visit stevenscottgallery.com . Through Sept. 27.
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Open Studio Day
In the historic Bromo Seltzer Arts Tower. 5-9 p.m. 410-752-8632 or visit bromoseltzerartstower.com .
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Anime Drawing
Draw-your-own anime character for ages 11-17, at Towson Library. 7 p.m. 410-887-6166.
Friday, July 3, 2009 - Sunday, July 5, 2009
Call Me Penelope
Written and perforomed by Kerra Holtgren and Paul Weinberg, Friends and Neighbors Festival, at the Strand Theater. 8 p.m. Tickets $5. Reservations. 443-874-4917 or visit strandtheatercompany.org . Through July 5.
Friday, July 3, 2009 - Sunday, July 5, 2009
July 4th Singles Shabbaton
Sharon Ganz & Friends, in Silver Spring & Washington, D.C. Through July 5. Fee $159-$179. 646-529-8748.
Friday, July 3, 2009 - Saturday, July 4, 2009
Star-Spangled Spectacular
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra’s all-American holiday celebration, music and fireworks, at Oregon Ridge Park. 8 p.m. Tickets $9-$20. 410-783-8000 or visit BSOmusic.org . Also July 4 at 8 p.m.
Saturday, July 4, 2009 - Sunday, July 5, 2009
House of America
Theatre from Wales play readings, at the Studio Theatre in Washington, D.C. 5 p.m. RSVP 202-332-3300 or visit studiotheatre.org/wales . Also, July 5 at noon, “Art and Guff” and at 5 p.m., “The Drowned World.”
Saturday, July 4, 2009
Picnic at the Top
Live music, buffet and fireworks view, at Top of the World Observation Level on the 27th floor of Baltimore’s World Trade Center. 7-10 p.m. Tickets $30-$75. 410-837-8439 or visit viewbaltimore.org .
Saturday, July 4, 2009
Havdalah, Fireworks and Potluck BBQ
At Columbia Jewish Congregation in Columbia. 7 p.m. 410-730-6044 ext. 314 or visit columbiajewish.org .
Saturday, July 4, 2009
July 4th Deck Party
And barbecue, cannon firings and fireworks view, aboard the USS Constellation at Pier 1, Inner Harbor. 7-10 p.m. Cost $20-$65. 410-539-1797 or visit historicships.org .
Saturday, July 4, 2009
She’s a Grand Ol’ Flag!
Healthy First Saturday family holiday and health-related activities, appearances and information, at Port Discovery Children’s Museum. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission $11.75. 410-864-2680.
Saturday, July 4, 2009
Baltimore’s Fourth of July Celebration
Musical performance and fireworks, at the Inner Harbor. 9:30 p.m. 1-877-BALTIMORE or visit promotionandarts.com .
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Stars of Japan
Gallery drop-in art activity, at the Walters Art Museum. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 410-5457-9000 or visit thewalters.org .
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Daily Life in the Ancient World
Walk-in gallery tour, at the Walters Art Museum. 2 p.m. 410-547-9000 or visit thewalters.org .
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Art Under Foot: Ancient Mosaics
Family workshop, at the Baltimore Museum of Art. 2 p.m. 443-573-1700 or visit artbma.org .
Monday, July 6, 2009
Family Fun Night
For families with children ages 1-8 years, at Beth El Congregation. 6-7:30 p.m. RSVP 410-602-2245 or visit bethelbaltimore.com .
Monday, July 6, 2009
You’ve Got Mail
Summer Movie Series, at the Park Heights JCC. 1 p.m. Fee $1.50, includes popcorn and bottled water. 410-542-4900 ext. 625.
Monday, July 6, 2009
Annie (1982)
Monday Night Movie Musicals, at the Carroll Arts Center. 7 p.m. 410-848-7272 or visit CarrollCountyArtsCouncil.org .
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Small Business Counseling
Baltimore County Small Business Resource Center counselors, at the Towson Library. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. By Appointment. 410-887-6166.
Tuesday, July 7, 2009 - Saturday, August 29, 2009
Convergence
New projects by MFA graduates, at Maryland Art Place. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 410-962-8565 or visit mdartplace.org . Through Aug. 29.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
The Bubble Lady
At the Reisterstown Library. 2 p.m. 410-887-1165.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Ben Redwine Quartet
Sachs Memorial Jazz Series, at Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts on the outdoor labyrinth. 6:30 p.m. 410-280-5640 or visit marylandhall.org.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Zoomobile
Wonder Wednesdays, for ages 2-10 and families, at the Park Heights JCC. 4 p.m. Fee $4/child, $2/adult. 410-542-4900 ext. 229.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
African-American Artists Across the Collection
Collection tour, at the Baltimore Museum of Art. 2 p.m. 443-573-1700 or visit artbma.org .
Thursday, July 9, 2009 - Saturday, July 11, 2009
Baltimoored: Summer in the City
A Live Radio Show, Stoop Storytelling series, at CenterStage. 8 p.m., preceded by live music and cocktails at 7 p.m. Admission $20. 410-332-0033 or visit stoopstorytelling.com . Continues July 10 and 11.
Thursday, July 9, 2009
A Night in Spain
Galley Chamber Concert Series, JCC’s Veritas Musica, at the Park Heights JCC. 7:30 p.m. Admission $15-$18. 410-542-4900.
Thursday, July 9, 2009
SONiA
In concert, at Baldwin’s Station in Sykesville. 8 p.m. Tickets $18. 410-795-1041 or visit baldwinsstation.com .
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Business Borrowing Today
Center for Business Development seminar, at Jewish Community Services. 7-9 p.m. Reservations. 410-843-7515.
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Dance: Poetic Expression
Thursdays at the Lewis, at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum. 5-8 p.m. Admission $5. 443-263-1875 or visit AfricanAmericanCulture.org/ThursdaysattheLewis .
Friday, July 10, 2009
Shabbat Services in the Park
With Beth Am Synagogue, at the Maryland Zoo’s Waterfowl Pavilion. 7 p.m., preceded by BYO fish/dairy picnic dinner at 6 p.m. RSVP 410-523-2446 or visit bethambaltimore.org .
Friday, July 10, 2009 - Thursday, July 23, 2009
Peace Warriors
Capital Fringe Festival production of Doron Ben-Atar’s dark comedy, at the Warehouse Mainstage in Washington, D.C. 6 p.m. Admission $15-$20. 203-752-2044 or visit shows.capfringe.org . Through July 23.
Friday, July 10, 2009 - Sunday, August 2, 2009
Slampooned!
A World Premiere At Single Carrot Theatre at Load of Fun. 7:30 p.m. Tickets $10-$12. 443-844-9253 or visit singlecarrot.com . Through Aug. 2.
Friday, July 10, 2009 - Sunday, July 12, 2009
Caribbean Carnival Festival
Taste of island customs, at Druid Hill Park. 5-9 p.m. Admission $10. 410-362-2957 or visit bmorecarnival.com . Through July 12 from noon-9 p.m.
Friday, July 10, 2009
Imagination & Creation Exploration
Motion activities for ages 5-8 years, at the Maryland Science Center’s Kids Room. 3 p.m. Admission $8-$19. 410-685-5225 or visit marylandsciencecenter.org .
Friday, July 10, 2009
Wall-E
Hopkins Summer Outdoor Films, at JHU’s Homewood campus’ Wyman Quadrangle. 8:30 p.m. preceded by live music at 7:30 p.m. 410-516-4548 or visit jhu.edu/summer/films .
Friday, July 10, 2009
Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho
Screening of the film noir classic accompanied by the BSO, at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall. 7:30 p.m. Tickets $25-$55. 410-783-8000 or visit BSOmusic.org .
Saturday, July 11, 2009 - Friday, July 31, 2009
In Place
Photographs that interpret, alter and respond to place, at the College of Notre Dame of Maryland. 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. 410-532-5582 or visit ndm.edu/gormleygallery . Through July 31.
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Littles Day: Teddy Bear Picnic
At Port Discovery Children’s Museum. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission $11.75. 410-864-2680.
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Baltimore Regional Toddler Fair
For children ages 4 and under and famillies, at the Montessori School in Lutherville. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 410-321-8555 ext. 116 or visit montessorischool.net .
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Bugs Bunny on Broadway
The BSO plays in synchronization with classic cartoons on screen, at the Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia. 8:30 p.m. Tickets $20-$45. 410-783-8000 or visit ticketmaster.com .
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Jeweled Out
Jewelry-making for teens, at Towson Library. 2 p.m. Register. 410-887-6166.
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Free Yoga Session
Charm City Yoga, at West Shore Park on the Inner Harbor. 10 a.m. 410-528-1523.
Saturday, July 11, 2009 - Sunday, July 12, 2009
French Festival
At Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens in Washington, D.C. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Donation $5-$18. 202-686-5807 or visit HillwoodMuseum.org . Continues July 12 from 1-5 p.m.
Saturday, July 11, 2009 - Sunday, July 12, 2009
Roots Music & Arts Festival
Common Ground on the Hill, at the Carroll County Farm Museum in Westminster. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Admission $15-$25/ weekend $35-$40. 410-857-2771 or visit commongroundonthehill.org . Continues July 12 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Splash Bash 2009
USA Swimming Foundation viewing party, at the Owings Mills JCC. 2 p.m. 410-356-5200 ext. 318.
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Congregational Barbecue
For prospective members at Har Sinai Congregation in Owings Mills. 4 p.m. Cost $5-$7.50. Reservations. 410-581-0469.
Sunday, July 12, 2009
The Paintings of Herman Maril
Walk-in gallery tour, at the Walters Art Museum. 1 p.m. 410-547-9000 or visit thewalters.org .
Sunday, July 12, 2009
A Room of One’s Own
Family workshop, at the Baltimore Museum of Art. 2 p.m. 443-573-1700 or visit artbma.org .
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Celestial Serenade Classical Concert
Windsome Wood Chamber Players, at The Other Barn in Columbia. 6:30-9:45 p.m. Tickets $15. 410-730-4610.
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Rabbi Shmuley Boteach
Rabbi Morris D. Rosenthal Memorial Lecture, at Congregation Kneseth Israel in Annapolis. 11 a.m. 410-263-3924 or visit knesethisrael.org .
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Pikesville 5K Run/Walk
At Festival at Woodholme. Registration 6:30 a.m. Run/walk 8 a.m. Cost $20-$35. Register. 410-484-2337 or visit pkesville5k.com .
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Chabad at Camden Yards
Baltimore Orioles vs. Toronto Blue Jays, with Chabad of Owings Mills, Camden Yards’ Lower Reserve seats. Game at 1:35 p.m. Tickets $10. RSVP 410-356-5156.
Monday, July 13, 2009
Oliver (1968)
Monday Night Movie Musicals, at the Carroll Arts Center. 7 p.m. 410-848-7272 or visit CarrollCountyArtsCouncil.org .
Monday, July 13, 2009
Be Creative at Your Library
Dance, rhymes, stories and puppets, at Towson Library. 2 p.m. 410-887-6166.
Monday, July 13, 2009
Barbecue and Zoo Mobile
Baltimore County Department of Aging intergenerational event, at Reisterstown Senior Center. Noon-2:30 p.m. 410-887-2594.
Monday, July 13, 2009 - Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Resistance to Evil: Spiritual & Physical
Presentation at the Etz Chaim Center. 7:45 p.m. Donation $10. 410-764-1553 or visit etzchaimusa.org . Also, July 14 at 7:45 p.m., The Impact of the Holocaust on Second and Third Generations.
Tuesday, July 14, 2009 - Friday, July 17, 2009
Preschool Storytime
At the Maryland Science Center’s Kids Room. 11 a.m. Admission $8-$19. 410-685-5225 or visit marylandsciencecenter.org . Also, July 17 at 3 p.m., Imagination & Creation Exploration Motion activities for ages 5-8 years.
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Selections from the West Wing for Contemporary Art
Collection tour, at the Baltimore Museum of Art. 2 p.m. 443-573-1700 or visit artbma.org .
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Car Seat Installation and Check
At Pikesville Volunteer Fire Company. Noon-4 p.m. By appointment. 410-887-7361 or visit mdkiss.org .
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Baby Boosters
Music, movement and rhymes for ages 2-5 years with adult, at the Reisterstown Library. 10:30 a.m. 410-887-1165.
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Breast Cancer Support Group
At Northwest Hospital. 7-8:30 p.m. Register. 410-601-9355.
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Cancer Lunch and Learn
At Sinai Hospital. Nooon-1:30 p.m. Register. 410-601-9355.
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Adventure Comedy Show
Wonder Wednesdays, for ages 2-10 and families, at the Park Heights JCC. 4 p.m. Fee $4/child, $2/adult. 410-542-4900 ext. 229.
Thursday, July 16, 2009 - Saturday, August 1, 2009
MA in Community Arts Exhibition
At Maryland Institute College of Art. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 410-225-2300 or visit mica.edu . Through Aug. 1.
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Seamus Kennedy
In concert, at Baldwin’s Station in Sykesville. 8 p.m. Tickets $17. 410-795-1041 or visit baldwinsstation.com .
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Mother Goose on the Loose
For up to age 3 years with adult, at Roland Park Library. 10:30 a.m. 410-396-6099. Also, at 11:30 a.m., Preschool Storytime for ages 3-5 years.
Thursday, July 16, 2009
CREW Baltimore’s Touch a Woman’s Life
Commercial Real Estate Women wine-tasting fund raiser, at Doubletree Inn at the Colonnade. 6-8 p.m. Tickets $50-$60. Register. 785-832-1808 or visit crewbaltimore.org .
Friday, July 17, 2009 - Sunday, July 19, 2009
Artscape: Festival of the Arts
Featuring art exhibits, live concerts and performing arts, family fun and food, on the 1200 block of Mt. Royal/1400 block of North Charles. Noon-10 p.m. 1-877-BALTIMORE or visit artscape.org . Continues through July 19.
Friday, July 17, 2009 - Sunday, July 19, 2009
Pow Wow
Native American Festival Baltimore American Indian Center, at the Maryland State Fairgrounds in Timonium. Noon-9 p.m. Admission $4-$6. 410-675-3535 or visit baic.org . Continues through July 19.
Friday, July 17, 2009
The Magical Music of Disney
The BSO plays music accompanying images from Disney films, at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall. 7:30 p.m. Tickets $25-$55. 410-783-8000 or visit BSOmusic.org .
Friday, July 17, 2009
The Magical Music of Disney
The BSO plays along with images from favoriote Disney films, at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall. 7:30 p.m. Tickets $25-$55. 410-783-8000 or visit BSOmusic.org .
Friday, July 17, 2009
Dark Knight
Hopkins Summer Outdoor Films, at JHU’s Homewood campus’ Wyman Quadrangle. 8:30 p.m. preceded by live music at 7:30 p.m. 410-516-4548 or visit jhu.edu/summer/films .
Friday, July 17, 2009 - Sunday, August 9, 2009
The Tragedy of Hamlet
At Spotlighters Theatre. 8 p.m. Tickets $15-$18. 410-752-1225 or visit spotlighters.org . Through Aug. 9.
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Eline Breeze (A Breeze)
Contemporary Museum’s Mobtown Modern interactive musical performance featuring 111 bicyclists “round the block,” at the Metro Gallery. 3 p.m. 410-783-5720 or visit contemporary.org .
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Stars on Parade
Walk, Wonder & Create family tour celebrating Japanese festival, at the Walters Art Museum. 11 a.m. Register. 410-547-9000 or visit thewalters.org .
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Tortoise and Hare Day
Silly Summer Saturdays, at Port Discovery Children’s Museum. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission $12.95. 410-864-2680 or visit portdiscovery.org .
Saturday, July 18, 2009 - Sunday, July 19, 2009
50th Birthday Open House
And maritime celebration, aboard the NS Savannah nuclear-powered merchant ship, in the Baltimore Harbor. 410-761-1959 or visit nssavannah.net . Continues July 19.
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Free BSO Concert
Artscape public arts festival, at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall. 3 p.m. 410-783-8000 or visit BSOmusic.org .
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Moon August
Jazz in the Sculpture Garden, at the Baltimore Museum of Art. 7 p.m. Tickets $25, concert + 5 p.m. tour $35, concert + dinner $70. 800-919-6272 or visit artbma.org .
Saturday, July 18, 2009
The Music of Queen: A Rock Symphony
The BSO conducted by Brent Havens, at Pier Six Pavilion. 8 p.m. Tickets $25-$45. 410-783-4189 or visit tickets.piersixpavilion.com .
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Free Yoga Session
Charm City Yoga, at West Shore Park on the Inner Harbor. 10 a.m. 410-528-1523.
Saturday, July 18, 2009
The SIGN-a-Long Sing-a-Long
American sign language and music, at the Pikesville Library. 2 p.m. 410-887-1234.
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Compare and Contrast: The Arts of Asia and Europe
Walk-in gallery tour, at the Walters Art Museum. 2 p.m. 410-547-9000 or visit thewalters.org .
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Imaginary Places
Family workshop, at the Baltimore Museum of Art. 2 p.m. 443-573-1700 or visit artbma.org .
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Used Furniture Sale
At Operation Housewarming in Owings Mills. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. 410-466-9200 or visit jcsbaltimore.org/operationhousewarming .
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Team Haupt Bone Marrow Drive
To benefit local leukemia patient Jonathan Haupt, at Ryan’s Daughter in Belvedere Square. 3-9 p.m. 212-209-6714 or visit teamhaupt.org .
Monday, July 20, 2009
Pete’s Dragon (1977)
Monday Night Movie Musicals, at the Carroll Arts Center. 7 p.m. 410-848-7272 or visit CarrollCountyArtsCouncil.org .
Monday, July 20, 2009
27 Dresses
Summer Movie Series, at the Park Heights JCC. 1 p.m. Fee $1.50, includes popcorn and bottled water. 410-542-4900 ext. 625.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Yoga in the Sculpture Garden
At the Baltimore Museum of Art. 6-7 p.m. Fee $85-$100. Register. 443-573-1832. Continues Tuesdays through Aug. 25.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Brain Injury Survivors
Support group at Sinai Hospital. 7-8:30 p.m. Register. 410-601-6080.
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Attack of the 50 Foot Woman
Waterfront Invasion family event, outdoor movie at the West Shore Park on the Inner Harbor Promenade. 8 p.m. 410-528-1523 or visit waterfrontpartnership.org .
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Art That Inspires Contemplation
Collection tour, at the Baltimore Museum of Art. 2 p.m. 443-573-1700 or visit artbma.org .
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Mr. Twister’s Magic
Wonder Wednesdays, for ages 2-10 and families, at the Park Heights JCC. 4 p.m. Fee $4/child, $2/adult. 410-542-4900 ext. 229.
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Tea and Treasures: Mrs. Post’s Library
At Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens in Washington, D.C. 11 a.m.-noon. Donation $5-$18. Reservations. 202-686-5807 or visit HillwoodMuseum.org .
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Unicycle Lady
Baltimore County Department of Aging intergenerational event, at Pikesville Senior Center. 12:45 p.m. 410-887-2594.
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Maya Freelon Asante: Artist Talk
Thursdays at the Lewis, at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum. 5-8 p.m. Admission $5. 443-263-1875 or visit AfricanAmericanCulture.org/ThursdaysattheLewis .
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Bereavement Support Group
At Northwest Hospital. 6-7:30 p.m. Register. 410-601-9355.
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Broadway in Maryland
Veritas Musica Gallery Chamber concert, at the Park Heights JCC. 7:30 p.m. Cost $15-$18. 410-542-4900.
Friday, July 24, 2009
Ghostbusters
Hopkins Summer Outdoor Films, at JHU’s Homewood campus’ Wyman Quadrangle. 8:30 p.m. preceded by live music at 7:30 p.m. 410-516-4548 or visit jhu.edu/summer/films .
Friday, July 24, 2009
Ukulele Nouveau
With Jared Denhard, Victoria Vox, Don Peyton and the Fleastompers, at Creative Alliance at the Patterson. 8 p.m. Tickets $10-$12. 410-276-1651 or visit creativealliance.org .
Friday, July 24, 2009
Service Animals
Animal Awareness series, at the Liberty Senior Center. 12:45 p.m. 410-887-2594.
Friday, July 24, 2009
Summer Nights: Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony
At the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall. 7:30 p.m. Tickets $25-$55. 410-783-8000 or visit BSOmusic.com .
Friday, July 24, 2009 - Sunday, August 2, 2009
Murder on the Nile
Cockpit in Court’s production of Agatha Christie’s thriller, at CCBC Essex. 8 p.m. Tickets $12-$18. 443-840-ARTS. Through Aug. 2.
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Studio Artists Exhibition
Closing talk and gallery artists’ reception, at School 33 Art Center. 6-9 p.m. 410-396-4641 or visit school33.org .
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Guided Family Nature Walk
And craft activity in Harper’s Choice in Columbia. 10 a.m. Register. 410-730-0770.
Saturday, July 25, 2009
SalsaPolkaLooza
Neighborhood family festival, live music and performances, dancing, activities, crafts and cuisine, inside/outside of Creative Alliance at the Patterson. 2-7 p.m. 410-276-1651 or visit creativealliance.org .
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Saxophonist Carl Grubbs
Jazz in the Sculpture Garden, at the Baltimore Museum of Art. 7 p.m. Tickets $25, concert + 5 p.m. tour $35, concert + dinner $70. 800-919-6272 or visit artbma.org .
Saturday, July 25, 2009
The Music of John Williams
BSO under the stars and fireworks at Oregon Ridge Park. 8 p.m. Tickets $9-$20. 410-783-8000 or visit BSOmusic.org .
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Kinderman
Waterfront Invasion family event, Waterfront Wiggle series, at the West Shore Park on the Inner Harbor Promenade. 4 p.m. 410-528-1523 or visit waterfrontpartnership.org .
Sunday, July 26, 2009
The Bridge
Quarry Lake Rocks summer concert series, at the Shops at Quarry Lake. 6:30-8:30 p.m. 443-330-4808.
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Renaissance Art
Walk-in gallery tour, at the Walters Art Museum. 2 p.m. 410-547-9000 or visit thewalters.org .
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Spaces and Places
Family tour, at the Baltimore Museum of Art. 2 p.m. 443-573-1700 or visit artbma.org .
Sunday, July 26, 2009 - Thursday, July 30, 2009
Cheryl Wheeler
With guest Ellen Cherry, at Baldwin’s Station in Sykesville. 7 p.m. Tickets $30. 410-795-1041 or visit baldwinsstation.com . Also, July 30 at 8 p.m., guitarist Toby Walker in concert, $17.
Monday, July 27, 2009
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971)
Monday Night Movie Musicals, at the Carroll Arts Center. 7 p.m. 410-848-7272 or visit CarrollCountyArtsCouncil.org .
Monday, July 27, 2009
Orlando Phillips Concert
Baltimore County Department of Aging concert series, at Reisterstown Senior Center. 6 p.m. 410-887-2594.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Preschool Storytime
At the Maryland Science Center’s Kids Room. 11 a.m. Admission $8-$19. 410-685-5225 or visit marylandsciencecenter.org .
Wednesday, July 29, 2009 - Saturday, August 1, 2009
MA in Art Education Thesis Exhibition
At Maryland Institute College of Art. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 410-225-2300 or visit mica.edu . Through Aug. 1.
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Baltimore Album Quilts
Collection tour, at the Baltimore Museum of Art. 2 p.m. 443-573-1700 or visit artbma.org .
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Scrape, Rattle & Drum
At Port Discovery Children’s Museum. 3-5 p.m. Admission $12.95. 410-864-2680 or visit portdiscovery.org
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Towson University
Preview of fall classes at Goucher College. 10 a.m.-noon. Reservations. 410-704-3688.
Thursday, July 30, 2009 - Friday, July 31, 2009
Move Music: New Dance w/ Live Music
Choreography by Contradiction Dance performed to original scores by area composers, at Creative Alliance at the Patterson. 7:30 p.m. Tickets $10-$15. 410-276-1651 or visit creativealliance.org . Also, July 31 at 8 p.m.
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Girls’ Night Out
Habitat for Humanity of Howard County benefit event, at The Mall in Columbia. 5-9 p.m. Donation $5. Register. 410-997-4949 or visit howardhabitat.org .
Friday, July 31, 2009
Baltimore Jazz Trio
Baltimore County Department of Aging concert series, at Pikesville Senior Center. 1 p.m. 410-887-2594.
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Healthy First Saturday
At Port Discovery Children’s Museum. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission $12.95. 410-864-2680 or visit portdiscovery.org .
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Paula West
The Great American Songbook, Jazz in the Sculpture Garden, at the Baltimore Museum of Art. 7 p.m. Tickets $25, concert + 5 p.m. tour $35, concert + dinner $70. 800-919-6272 or visit artbma.org .
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Rodney Henry:Rockabilly
Waterfront Invasion family event, Waterfront Wiggle series, at the West Shore Park on the Inner Harbor Promenade. 4 p.m. 410-528-1523 or visit waterfrontpartnership.org .
Sunday, August 2, 2009
The Art of the Ancient Americas and Asia
Walk-in gallery tour, at the Walters Art Museum. 2 p.m. 410-547-9000 or visit thewalters.org .
Sunday, August 2, 2009
American Road Trip
Summer Vacation at the BMA, at the Baltimore Museum of Art. 2-4 p.m. 443-573-1700 or visit artbma.org .
Monday, August 3, 2009
Mary Poppins (1964)
Monday Night Movie Musicals, at the Carroll Arts Center. 7 p.m. 410-848-7272 or visit CarrollCountyArtsCouncil.org .
Monday, August 3, 2009
Sweet Home Alabama
Summer Movie Series, at the Park Heights JCC. 1 p.m. Fee $1.50, includes popcorn and bottled water. 410-542-4900 ext. 625.
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Preschool Storytime
At the Maryland Science Center’s Kids Room. 11 a.m. Admission $8-$19. 410-685-5225 or visit marylandsciencecenter.org .
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Matisse in the Cone Collection
Collection tour, at the Baltimore Museum of Art. 2 p.m. 443-573-1700 or visit artbma.org .
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Puppet Theatre
Wonder Wednesdays, for ages 2-10 and families, at the Park Heights JCC. 4 p.m. Fee $4/child, $2/adult. 410-542-4900 ext. 229.
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Play the Game
Advance screening, with Hadassah of Greater Baltimore, at Rotunda Cinemas. 7:30 p.m. Cost $10-$12. 410-484-9590 or visit baltimore.hadassah.org .
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Open Studio Day
In the historic Bromo Seltzer Arts Tower. 5-9 p.m. 410-752-8632 or visit bromoseltzerartstower.com .
Friday, August 7, 2009
Baltimore Improv Group
Weird Science w/The Collective, Chris & Tamara, at Creative Alliance at the Patterson. 8 p.m. Tickets $10-$12. 410-276-1651 or visit creativealliance.org .
Saturday, August 8, 2009
Littles Day—Insect Mania
At Port Discovery Children’s Museum. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission $12.95. 410-864-2680 or visit portdiscovery.org .
Saturday, August 8, 2009 - Sunday, August 9, 2009
Serving & Touring Africa
FestAfrica 2009, in Patterson Park at Eastern and Linwood avenues. Noon-8 p.m. Admission $5. 410-608-0420 or visit festafricausa.com . Continues Aug. 9.
Saturday, August 8, 2009
Surf City! With El Patapsco, Atomic Mosquitos & The Tritons
Celebration of electric guitar, at Creative Alliance at the Patterson. 8 p.m. Tickets $6-$8. 410-276-1651 or visit creativealliance.org . Preceded at 7 p.m. by Members’ Happy Hour, $2.
Saturday, August 8, 2009
Woody Lissauer: Folk/Kids
Waterfront Invasion family event, Waterfront Wiggle series, at the West Shore Park on the Inner Harbor Promenade. 4 p.m. 410-528-1523 or visit waterfrontpartnership.org .
Sunday, August 9, 2009
The Ancient World
Walk-in gallery tour, at the Walters Art Museum. 2 p.m. 410-547-9000 or visit thewalters.org .
Sunday, August 9, 2009
Postcards from Paris
Summer Vacation at the BMA, at the Baltimore Museum of Art. 2-4 p.m. 443-573-1700 or visit artbma.org .
Sunday, August 9, 2009
The Players Band
Quarry Lake Rocks summer concert series, at the Shops at Quarry Lake. 6:30-8:30 p.m. 443-330-4808.
Monday, August 10, 2009
Sound of Music (1965)
Monday Night Movie Musicals, at the Carroll Arts Center. 7 p.m. 410-848-7272 or visit CarrollCountyArtsCouncil.org .
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Selections from the West Wing for Contemporary Art
Collection tour, at the Baltimore Museum of Art. 2 p.m. 443-573-1700 or visit artbma.org .
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Eric Energy
Wonder Wednesdays, for ages 2-10 and families, at the Park Heights JCC. 4 p.m. Fee $4/child, $2/adult. 410-542-4900 ext. 229.
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Bettina Judd: Poetry Reading
Thursdays at the Lewis, at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum. 5-8 p.m. Admission $5. 443-263-1875 or visit AfricanAmericanCulture.org/ThursdaysattheLewis .
Friday, August 14, 2009 - Saturday, August 15, 2009
Dead Write: Do or Die Murder Mystery
At Spotlighters Theatre. 8 p.m. Tickets $15-$18. 410-752-1225 or visit spotlighters.org . Also Aug. 15.
Friday, August 14, 2009
Shabbat Services in the Park
With Beth Am Synagogue, at the Maryland Zoo’s Waterfowl Pavilion. 7 p.m., preceded by BYO fish/dairy picnic dinner at 6 p.m. RSVP 410-523-2446 or visit bethambaltimore.org .
Friday, August 14, 2009
Imagination and Creation Exploration
For ages 5-8, at the Maryland Science Center’s Kids Room. 3 p.m. Admission $8-$19. 410-685-5225 or visit marylandsciencecenter.org .