Arts

Marin Alsop’s 14-year tenure as music director for the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra will come to a close this summer. In honor of her work and achievements, the BSO has announced a multifaceted virtual and in-person celebration that will run from March until June. The commemoration will begin Sunday, March 7, …

Support music education this spring through the Baltimore Choral Arts Society’s virtual gala. The three-day fundraising event will feature a free online auction and a ticketed concert with Tony-nominated Broadway star Euan Morton. Choral Arts Music Director Anthony Blake Clark and Associate Conductor Leo Wanenchak will host the event. Morton, …

For Baltimoreans, the appearance of bright yellow salt boxes on street corners means one thing: winter is here. For anyone unfamiliar with them, the wooden salt boxes get installed every year in the fall and are filled with salt that residents can use to melt the ice on driveways and …

James Conlon vividly remembers when classical music first captivated his heart. “I was 11 years old,” says Conlon. “It was a performance of (Giuseppe Verdi’s opera) ‘La Traviata.’ I felt a spark. From that moment, I became interested in any and all classical music I could get my hands on.” …

The annual Harbor Point Ice Festival is going virtual this year and will feature a livestream of three award-winning ice sculptors competing for your vote. Viewers will get an up-close look as each sculptor uses chainsaws and chisels to turn six, 300-pound ice blocks into beautiful, frozen creations. To keep …

Variations on Vision Don’t miss the last few days of Rapid Lemon Productions’ 16th Annual Variations Project: Variations on Vision. Presented by Free Fall Baltimore, this 10-minute festival features a collection of short plays, lasting about 10 minutes, by local authors. This year, the group is not only presenting its …

For 20 years, Art with a Heart has been a principal cornerstone for community art engagement in the Baltimore area. Prior to March, they were slated to have their best programming year since they opened, with 500 visual art classes in 23 zip codes and 12,000 unique art experiences being …

Thursday-Friday The (Air) Show Must Go On Don’t miss the last two days of this year’s annual Maryland Fleet Week and Air Show Baltimore. Because of COVID-19, the annual Fleet, Flights and Festival has been moved completely virtual so that you can enjoy the events while staying safe at home. …

Saturday DMV Book Crawl This Saturday is Independent Bookstore Day, a day to celebrate your local indie stores and support such vibrant community centers. Join fellow bibliophiles in a virtual Bookstore Crawl to reconnect with your favorite bookstore and find new stores to engage with. Share your experiences and IBD …

Any-Day Fun  A Free Film Everyday Throughout the month of August, The Parkway Theatre is releasing a new short film on their website every single day for Parkway Movie Club members for free. Each film is available for only 24 hours, and is uploaded to the site every day at …