Arts

Join us for this special community celebration of the poems of one of America’s most brilliant and gifted poets, Langston Hughes. Harford County residents of all ages will perform some of Langston Hughes’ most loved and well-known poems, as well as some of his lesser-known works. Award-winning poet, activist, novelist, playwright, columnist, and leader of...

Acclaimed as a modern dramatic masterpiece, Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead is the fabulously inventive tale of Hamlet as told from the worm's-eye view of two minor characters in Shakespeare's play. Author Tom Stoppard continues his association with Hamlet by taking the most famous and best loved lines from Shakespeare's play and condensing them into...

Raul Midón – Singer, Songwriter, Guitarist & Engineer Raul Midón has collaborated and/or performed with Herbie Hancock, Sting, Terence Blanchard, Bill Withers, Dianne Reeves, Shakira and composed the end credit song for Spike Lee’s “She Hate Me”. He’s received two Grammy nominations back-to-back in 2017 and 2018 for his albums “Bad Ass and Blind” and...

Hipster Assassins is a collaborative endeavor of virtuosic talent that came together in New York City at the historic Zinc Bar in 2010. Over the next 2 years the band had a weekly Monday night residency at Zinc where it started to develop its own sound playing both originals and covers. Since its inception, the...

Hipster Assassins is a collaborative endeavor of virtuosic talent that came together in New York City at the historic Zinc Bar in 2010. Over the next 2 years the band had a weekly Monday night residency at Zinc where it started to develop its own sound playing both originals and covers. Since its inception, the...

Hot Club of Baltimore – Having opened for the National Symphony (DC, Fall ‘21), toured various parts of the US, played the Charm City Django Fest and elsewhere, we showcase Hot Club of Baltimore as the 2nd half of our Maryland Rising Stars show. Hot Club of Baltimore features phenomenal vocalist Alexis Tantau in classic...

Shemekia Copeland – Multi-award winning Blues artist The Chicago Tribune’s famed jazz critic Howard Reich says, “Shemekia Copeland is the greatest female blues vocalist working today. Named International Artist of the Year by the UK Blues Federation (Aug. ’21); Entertainer of the Year by the Blues Foundation (Aug. ’21); #1 Blues Album of the Year...

The Piedmont Blūz Acoustic Duo are ambassadors of Country Blues music and the Piedmont style of fingerpicking. Their mission is to help bring awareness to this unique aspect of African-American culture, and to the contributions of early blues artists, through performing and teaching. The husband and wife duo are much loved wherever they go. They...

Gunhild Carling, Multi-instrumentalist and Jazz Singer Who can play 20 instruments, sing, tap dances, is capable of physical frolicking and is a master at all of them? Gunhild Carling is your answer! “Raucous, boisterous and cheeky, Gunhild Carling is a stunning performer to watch. The self-proclaimed ‘Swedish Viking’ captured the audience with her peerless performance...

Journalist, anti-lynching activist, civil rights leader, and newspaper editor, Ida B. Wells (1862-1931) was truly a remarkable woman. “A Passion for Justice” celebrates the life of an inspiring, outspoken, courageous woman that every American should know about. Award-winning actress and Living History Performer Debra Mims embodies the fire, passion, spirit, and eloquence of the great...

Make beautiful leafy vines and streamers for your home, for outdoor parties, and to wear. Make tiny palm trees to sit on your desk or shelf!

Say “Aloha” to Meki’s Tamure Polynesian Arts Group at the Havre de Grace Arts Collective’s LIGHTHOUSE LUAU. Savor a delicious Polynesian dinner catered by MacGregor’s Restaurant! (One complimentary adult beverage included) Enjoy the perfect blend of native Polynesian performances, dancing, music and fun, including an exciting show featuring traditional and contemporary South Pacific songs and...

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.