WYPR Events

FREE BEER, Local Vendors, Food Trucks, and MORE! Come party with us every third Friday from April through November.

This month, we are excited to host...

FOOD: Illegal Tender Pit Beef, Fishnet, Sweet Smith's Bakery

LIBATIONS: FREE BEER from Union Craft Brewing!

SHOP LOCAL: Koobta Art, Lowlights SRT, Feramics, Yamah & Co, Talk Nerd Tee To Me, Pottillo & Co, Woven Roots

PUMPKIN CARVING CONTEST: Show off your pumpkin carving skills for the chance to win a $100 Mount Royal Soaps gift card! All entrants receive 15% off their next Mount Royal Soaps purchase. Just bring your pumpkin to the Night Market (designs must be carved, no paint or marker) - we will provide tea lights - to be entered!

Enjoy live jazz performed by two internationally known artists in an intimate, sacred space during this benefit to support the peace, humanitarian, and social justice work of Stony Run Friends (Quaker) Meeting. Vibraphonist and multi-instrumentalist Warren Wolf will play with the classically trained jazz pianist Helen Sung. After the performance, meet the artists at a reception with light refreshments. Suggested donation is $20 (at the door) but pay as you wish.

Harford County Public Library hosts STEM Fun Friday on October 24 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Havre de Grace Library, 120 North Union Avenue. Stop in for a fun-filled open play session to explore Sphero Indi Coding Cars and OSMO digital games. The program is geared for children in pre-K through grade 2. For more information, visit https://programs.hcplonline.org/event/13947556.

Harford County Public Library hosts “Foul Play in the Stacks” on October 25 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Jarrettsville Library, 3722 Norrisville Road. Participants, in grades 9-12 and adults, assume the role of a character and solve a murder by deciphering clues and examining alibis to find the true culprit. Attendees must call the Jarrettsville Library at 410-692-7887 to register in advance. The program is supported by the Jarrettsville Friends of HCPL. For more information, visit https://programs.hcplonline.org/event/14133964.

Dust off an ancient console, jam in your favorite cartridge, and practice your overly long attack combos as you set forth on an homage to the games you know and love. In this show, you're the player, naming the characters, their backstories, and ultimately deciding their fate on an epic journey through a fantastic land of pixels and comedy.

Garbage Quest is an original semi-improvised homage to retro video games, presented by Baltimore Rock Opera Society featuring the band Garbage Masher. BROS puts the controller in the audience's hands, guiding our plucky adventuring party through quests, romance, and against the evil forces of Monetization in this 1 hour celebration of gaming, fantasy, and electronic music.

Music by Garbage Masher

Written by Ave Kaye and Robyn Stegman

Directed by Ave Kaye and Matthew Payne

Venue at 1915 Maryland Ave

Join our 2-hour in-person workshop, "Embrace Spontaneity: Intro to Improv." It's a low-pressure, fun experience designed for newcomers. Connect with others through introductions, establish boundaries, and engage in energizing warmups, games, and collaborative scenes.
Get ready to embark on a low-pressure, fun-filled adventure that will unleash your creativity, boost your confidence, and ignite your sense of playfulness.
Led by our experienced and supportive instructors, this workshop is tailored to provide a safe and welcoming environment where you can step outside your comfort zone. We'll begin with a boundary check-in, where we establish guidelines for respect, trust, and collaboration. Then we'll dive into engaging improv warmups and games, designed to ignite your imagination, enhance your listening skills, and unlock your spontaneity.
Through interactive exercises and guided scenework, you'll discover the joy of working together, building on each other's ideas, and creating compelling scenes on the spot.
No prior experience in acting or improv is necessary. This workshop is specifically designed for individuals who are new to improv. Whether you're seeking a fun and unique experience, a chance to improve your communication skills, or simply a break from everyday routine, "Embrace Spontaneity" is the workshop for you!
About your instructors:
Ann Altar (she/her) is a visual artist and performer. She is charming, funny and incredibly modest. She is passionately curious about the world around her and hopes to empower others through her work as an educator. She’s a bold, bald badass.
Jenny Kessler (she/her) has been practicing, performing, coaching, and facilitating improv since 2018. She is a brand strategist by day and a comedy goblin by night. She loves helping others experience the magic of play through improv, doing watercolor paintings when she travels, and exploring the DMV food scene. She’s known for using big emotions on and off stage, and has experience with the Harold, Deconstruction, La Ronde, Montage and Musical improv.
About Highwire Improv:
Highwire Improv is a 501(c)(3) non-profit arts organization based in Baltimore, Maryland. Our mission is to steward a community of artists committed to growth, collaboration, joy, and justice — in Baltimore and around the world — through improvisational theater.

UNDER $2500
Prospectus
Virtual Application
UNDER $2500 Benefit Exhibition and Sale:
Friday, November 21 | 6 to 10 p.m. | Tickets $40
Last Chance (physical):
Saturday, November 23 | 12 to 4 p.m.
Virtual Exhibition & Sale:
Saturday, November 22, 10 a.m. – Black Friday, November 28, 10 p.m.
Live on Saturday, November 22 @ 10 a.m.
Deck the walls by giving the gift of art this holiday season! Maryland Art Place (MAP) is excited to host its 13th annual UNDER $2500 affordable art sale where artwork is sold on a first-come-first-served basis right off our gallery walls! Newly rebranded as UNDER $2500 - this event promotes the purchase of artwork by artists in the Maryland region.
A virtual sale and exhibition will also take place and will be featured online HERE from Saturday, November 22 @ 10 a.m. – BLACK FRIDAY, November 28 @ 10 p.m. Artwork will NOT be available to view online until November 22 @ 10 a.m., be sure to register in advance in the interim! Registration is free.
A Message To Our Patrons: In the last 2 years inflation has been a huge contributing factor to rising artwork sales prices. Simply put, the cost of goods for artists to create their art is far higher than it used to be. The majority of galleries consider the most important contemporary artwork value segments to be under $5,000 - $10,000 according to ARTSY (2023). It is with that in mind that MAP is presenting UNDER $2500 as affordable. We look forward to showcasing a more diverse, and broader, range of artworks this year at both the UNDER $2500 and UNDER $500 price ranges.
Virtual Buyers Sales & Pick Up: Sold artworks from the virtual auction need to be delivered by the artist to MAP after the sale closes November 28th. MAP is aiming for all sold work to be on site for Buyer pick up by Tuesday, December 2nd just in time for the holidays. Buyers will be notified once your purchase is secured and onsite at MAP. BUYERS - Please make sure your artwork is at MAP before coming to pick it up. The pickup window will be Dec 2 – Dec 6, from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. or by appointment. All artwork will be wrapped and ready to fulfill its destiny as the perfect holiday gift! Call #410.244.1959 or email [email protected] to make sure your work is on site prior to coming to MAP.

UNDER $2500
Prospectus
Virtual Application
UNDER $2500 Benefit Exhibition and Sale:
Friday, November 21 | 6 to 10 p.m. | Tickets $40
Last Chance (physical):
Saturday, November 23 | 12 to 4 p.m.
Virtual Exhibition & Sale:
Saturday, November 22, 10 a.m. – Black Friday, November 28, 10 p.m.
Live on Saturday, November 22 @ 10 a.m.
Deck the walls by giving the gift of art this holiday season! Maryland Art Place (MAP) is excited to host its 13th annual UNDER $2500 affordable art sale where artwork is sold on a first-come-first-served basis right off our gallery walls! Newly rebranded as UNDER $2500 - this event promotes the purchase of artwork by artists in the Maryland region. Guests can expect to mingle with other artists, collectors, patrons, and general art enthusiasts at the event. Take your purchases home with you the night of the event. Gift wrapping will be available on-site!
The opening night sale (physical) will take place Friday, November 21 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. (ticketed) and then again on Saturday, November 22, 2025 from Noon - 4 p.m. (free). Saturday is a ‘last chance’ opportunity to snag any artworks that remain on MAP’s walls. Tickets are $40 for opening night and can be purchased at the door or in advance.
A Message To Our Patrons: In the last 2 years inflation has been a huge contributing factor to rising artwork sales prices. Simply put, the cost of goods for artists to create their art is far higher than it used to be. The majority of galleries consider the most important contemporary artwork value segments to be under $5,000 - $10,000 according to ARTSY (2023). It is with that in mind that MAP is presenting UNDER $2500 as affordable. We look forward to showcasing a more diverse, and broader, range of artworks this year at both the UNDER $2500 and UNDER $500 price ranges.
MAP will have holiday trees on display. Enjoy a cheerful atmosphere with an open bar, light fare, and some holly jolly tunes.
A virtual sale and exhibition will also take place and will be featured online HERE from Saturday, November 22 @ 10 a.m. – BLACK FRIDAY, November 28 @ 10 p.m. Artwork will NOT be available to view online until November 22 @ 10 a.m., be sure to register in advance in the interim! Registration is free.
Virtual Buyers Sales & Pick Up: Sold artworks from the virtual auction need to be delivered by the artist to MAP after the sale closes November 28th. MAP is aiming for all sold work to be on site for Buyer pick up by Tuesday, December 2nd just in time for the holidays. Buyers will be notified once your purchase is secured and onsite at MAP. BUYERS - Please make sure your artwork is at MAP before coming to pick it up. The pickup window will be Dec 2 – Dec 6, from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. or by appointment. All artwork will be wrapped and ready to fulfill its destiny as the perfect holiday gift! Call #410.244.1959 or email [email protected] to make sure your work is on site prior to coming to MAP.

After unexpected roof repairs delayed our original opening in September, Church Hill Theatre is delighted to offer its production of Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express from October 17 to November 2. The stage play is an adaptation by the hilarious American playwright Ken Ludwig, who was asked to take on the project by the Christie estate. Director Kat Melton will propel her cast on a vintage steam locomotive through the snowy alps. Her use of sound, lights and projections will have you on the edge of your seat as Hercule Poirot uses his “little grey cells” to solve yet another mysterious death!

Even if you have read the book a dozen times, the plot remains a real tease, as almost every passenger has a reason to murder the odious American businessman, Samuel Ratchett. Hercule Poirot’s interviews soon uncover connections to a past kidnapping case and other secrets. Passengers include titled Europeans, several Americans, and many with hidden identities. Melton has made room for several smaller parts that enrich the plot and the production. These other passengers, the ensemble, help move along the action—and the scenery. The clues mount up, but is anyone telling the truth? Bien sure, Poirot will of course prevail!

The strong production team is especially proud of the set and effects that really bring a steam locomotive and luxury passenger cars onto the stage. Almost all of our original cast members adjusted their schedules to catch this train but a few understudy substitutions of equally talented actors have been required. The entire cast and crew know this could be your “favorite-ever” show.

It runs from October 17 to November 2, with shows at 7:30 on Fridays and Saturdays and at 2 pm on Sundays. Tickets are available now online at churchhillltheatre.org or by calling the box office at 410-556-6003. If you had tickets for the original September show, you should already have been contacted by the box office to arrange new dates. If there is any confusion, please call the box office.

Church Hill Theatre would like to express its grateful thanks to all of the friends and patrons who supported us during the whole repair process. Your kind words and financial generosity have been heartwarming. THE SHOW WILL GO ON!!!

“Mr Jennings is just that kind of profoundly gifted individuals who makes it all happen.” — Raul Da Gama, poet, essayist, music critic

Jerome Jennings, drums
DJ OOOChild, turntable
Malik Kiyoshi McLaurine, electric & acoustic bass
Steph Clement, trumpet/effects
Neta Raanan, tenor/soprano sax
Jordan Williams, piano/keyboard

Jerome Jennings & iLL Philosophy performs Jerome’s original compositions, which fuse jazz with blues, bebop, Afrobeat, and hip hop. Keeping with decades of tradition and experimentation, these performances are often a collaboration and improvisation with talented poets from all over the world.

Jerome Jennings is a drummer, activist, bandleader, sideman, and Emmy Award winning composer. His debut recording ‘The Beast’ is a reflection of the every day joys and traumas of black life in the U.S. It was named one of the top three jazz releases by NPR, received a four star rating in Downbeat Magazine, and was nominated for the prestigious French ‘Grand Prix du Disque’ award for Album of the Year in 2016. Jerome’s sophomore recording, ‘Solidarity’, released November 2019 was recognized by NPR as best music that spoke truth to power of 2019. To date, Jerome has performed, toured and recorded with legendary musicians like Sonny Rollins, Hank Jones, Gerald Wilson, Christian McBride, Ron Carter, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Wynton Marsalis (J@LC), The Count Basie Orchestra, Philip Bailey, Henry Butler, and countless others. He has been a member of piano master, George Cables’ trio since 2021.

FREE Admission is available for students on this show!