Arts

Enjoy lite refreshments and meet the young artists whose beautiful work has been on display in the Opera House lobby this spring! (Arts show runs through June 12th) A few pieces are for sale!

Gary Brewer & The Kentucky Ramblers are a family band with roots dating back six generations, having traveled the road performing in all 50 states, Canada and Europe extensively since forming in 1980. Today, GBKR takes the stage performing a fusion of American-Roots style music all their own called “Brewgrass.” Gary Brewer is currently experiencing...

Arts by the Bay has dazzling adornments for you and your home! Our jewelry artist Jackie Swartz makes the feature room sparkle with her collection of colorfully crafted earrings, necklaces and more! Brighten up your home with one-of-a-kind wall art, and find the perfect handmade platter to bring to a summer get-together! Join us for...

Bel Air Dance Academy presents: “Movies! Music! Movement!” Saturday, June 18 – 12:00pm & 5:00pm Join Bel Air Dance Academy for their Spring Show, “Movies! Music! Movement!” Each piece in the show is dedicated to music from the Silver Screen. From classic films, to action flicks, rom-coms, and more, there will be music and dancing...

Learn about famous artist Jackson Pollack as we make our own exciting color explosions on different colored backgrounds!

Join us for this FREE Post-Juneteenth Celebration, featuring our very special guest, Janice Curtis Greene June 19th is Juneteenth, a federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. Also known as National Independence Day, Jubilee Day, Emancipation Day, and Freedom Day, Juneteenth is a celebration of African-American freedom, education, culture, and achievement...

Congratulations on your desire to become a Red Cross Certified Babysitter! This is a 6-hour, comprehensive course that is not only informative but it's also fun! There is a ton of hands on activities including diapering, swaddling, feeding solid food, bottle feeding, different techniques on holding a baby, picking up baby, and more. It also...

Join us for a concert. $10 per person at the door. Cash bar and hors d'oeuvres. Rough as a riot, soft as sea spray, international duo Janie Meneely and Robvan Sante bring a breath of salt air to the Havre de Grace Maritime Museum this June. Their collaborative effort is marked by evocative instrumentals, strong...

Stop by Arts by the Bay and paint a glass keepsake this First Friday in Havre de Grace! All ages welcome. Drop-in, no registration needed.

Award winning artist and retired Army Lieutenant Colonel, Craig “Jake” Jachens, lives in Havre de Grace, Maryland and works at Aberdeen Proving Ground. Following in the footsteps of his Grandfather and Father, who were both nationally celebrated photographers, Jake has continued their work for over 40 years capturing images of all types from his extensive...

Emma’s been seeing her coworker Darren. She thinks she’s in love. Her boss thinks she’s in breach of contract. In a series of cordial but increasingly tense conversations, the two dissect the differences between “sexual” and “romantic,” negotiate the length of Emma’s interoffice relationship, and face the consequences of shrinking privacy and binding contracts. FREE...

Join Baltimore School for the Arts alum Brian Michael Hoffman as he retraces his footsteps "From Baltimore to Broadway," sharing stories and songs from growing up in the Baltimore community and dinner theater circuit to following his dreams as an actor in New York City and around the world! Brian's worked on 5 Broadway shows,...

Step by step we'll paint water and sand and spend a relaxing morning listening to sounds of the ocean. You can even write your name in the sand!

Join us for a Free lecture by Curator Juliette Moore Juliette will discuss the legal battle over the “ownership” of an African-American woman from the Darlington area of Harford County, that was one of the precursors to the Civil War. She will also discuss the Bounty Hunters, bloodhounds and extortion exhibited.

In what has become something of a "Museum Tradition," Don Shappelle returns to share his wealth of Bay-inspired songs that are so evocative of his mentor, the late Pete Seeger. The easy to sing along with, thoughtful lyrics always pack a punch. A staunch supporter of Chesapeake Bay clean-up efforts, Shappelle laces his songs with...

The Havre de Grace Arts Collective presents: Resilience & Joy: My Mother’s Journey Starring Ami Brabson RESILIENCE & JOY: My Mother’s Journey is a one-woman show with music and storytelling, a portrait of a mother’s life through her daughter’s eyes that invokes memories of a bygone era when letter writing kept loved ones close. The...

Youth & Families are invited to play a solo, duet, or join in with the group to share a musical morning! Bring your instrument and a song you like, or just show up. We'll have shakers and hand clapping games to keep us going! For more musical family fun, head back to the Fire Hall...

Havre de Grace Arts Collective presents: Rich Simpson, an M.C./Warrior Poet, and Fitness Trainer 2-Day Event Saturday July 23 1-4pm Topics, Writing Structure, Methodology 1-2 Free Writing, Mentorship, Practice 2-4 Participants will be a part of a performance the following day. FREE but registration is required. Sunday July 24, 2022 Performance from 4-5 Tickets are...

This multi-year performance project opens with “Season One,” selected stories of Havre de Grace residents from 1900 – 1925. Dramatized in words and music, our city’s history comes to life.

Did you know that Havre de Grace use to be the home of horse racing? We are learning easy ways to draw & paint horses, both freehand and using stencils. You may draw a portrait or full body with scenery. It's easy – Beginners welcome! All materials provided.

The Chesapeake Mermaid will be making an appearance at The Havre de Grace Maritime Museum! She will be telling the tale of “The Last Bivalvian,” which explores the history of the Chesapeake Bay and the importance of oysters. Your adventure on Saturday, August 6th from 1 - 2 pm includes a story, movement, song, bay...

Bring your own project and enjoy knitting with friends at this fun and informal gathering held the first Sunday of every month at Arts by the Bay! No Fee but a $10 donation is suggested.

The Havre de Grace Arts Collective presents: Eric Byrd Trio For over twenty years, The Eric Byrd Trio (EBT), pianist/vocalist Eric Byrd, bassist Bhagwan Khalsa, and drummer Alphonso Young, Jr., have traveled the world as enthusiastic ambassadors of jazz. Rooted in swing and bebop, The Trio also embraces gospel and the blues as core elements...

Make your own ANIMAL STORYBOOK with drawings, collage, and nifty lettering! We'll show you how. We'll tear, cut and glue paper shapes to make your story come alive. Add details with markers for a one of kind treasure. Keep your storybook adventures going all afternoon by coming back at 2pm for the family story time...

Enjoy this FREE fun-filled afternoon for children, families, and adults! You'll hear delightful stories, folktales, and fables, read and shared by members of the community guaranteed to make you laugh and smile. This event is free. Registration is required.

MCW Pro Wrestling "Breakthrough" MCWProWrestling.com - MCW Pro Wrestling returns with "Breakthrough" on Saturday, August 13 at the State Theater, 325 St. John ST in Havre de Grace, MD at 7 p.m. So far announced: MCW Rage TV champion Demarcus Kane, Moses, Tim Spriggs, The Sigma Males and Zeyda Steel, "Miami" Mike Walker, Portia, Brittany...

The band showcases and explores a wide range of blues — from its origins in the Delta to the spread north and its subsequent influence on rock and folk music in the United States and Great Britain from the 1960s to the present.

Modern Tarot High Priestess Madame Mims will present a brief lecture on modern tarot and provide individual readings. Don't miss this fascinating, first-time-ever event at the Cultural Center at the Opera House! Modern Tarot High Priestess Madame Mims will present a brief lecture on modern tarot and provide individual readings for those in attendance who...

“ALL ABOUT JOEL” is a Billy Joel musical tribute performance, conceived and presented with a tremendous amount of detail by the talented Long Island veteran singer/piano player, David Clark. David Clark continues to gain attention and popularity across the country with stunningly accurate piano playing, lead vocals, and an eerily similar stage look to the...

Paint & Flow Yoga Class! Combined the artistic movement of yoga with painting. Materials provided. Space is limited Sunday, August 21 – 2:00pm Class Size- Up to 10 people Pairing yoga with self-expression and color by using your body movement as brushstrokes. This playful yoga encourages you to clear your mind and open it to...

Get transported into peaceful rural compositions and lively urban renditions in Angelo Bianca's magnificent oil paintings featured in Arts by the Bay Gallery's newest show!  There is something special for everyone by our cooperative of artists exhibiting work in every medium!  See the latest creative treasures and meet the artists, all are welcome to join us...