Community Calendar

Marlene Dietrich is quoted as saying, “It’s the friends you can call at 4 a.m. that matter.” Becca, Tammy, and Kim are those kinds of lifelong 4 a.m. Friends with humor and heart and the ties that bind. A myriad of iconic moments, people, and fashion from the 1970s to the present propel these friends as they laugh, fight, argue, support, and love through some of life’s most challenging hurdles -- growing from their teens to their sixties. You know, just like you might do with your own 4 a.m. Friends.

4a.m. Friends runs from Saturday, April 18th through Tuesday, April 21st at the ESPloft (16 East Patrick Street, Frederick, MD, 21701) and Thursday, April 23rd through Tuesday, April 28th at Sky Stage (59 South Carroll Street, Frederick, MD, 21701).

Please note that our Tuesday, April 21st performance will feature a special post show discussion with the playwright.

Tickets are available on a pay what you will basis starting at $0 with general admission seating. Tickets can be reserved online at www.esptheatre.org or in person immediately prior to the start of a performance.

MICA Community Art & Service Presents:
BMORE WITH US: Our Chosen Family
On View from April 14, 2026 - April 27, 2026 Reception: April 22nd 2026 // 2pm - 4:30pm

Check out the amazing work of MICA's Community Art & Service Program Student Leaders by attending the CAS Reception & Community Festival!

This exhibition will feature a selection of works from our Community Site Partners across Baltimore. The works are made in collaboration with our Community Site Leaders and France-Merrick Fellows, and represent their commitment to the role art plays in supporting the community!

Community Partner Sites:
901 Arts
Baltimore Station
Bolton North Senior Living
Higher Achievement Baltimore @ Mt Royal
Jubilee Arts
Make Studio
The Midtown Academy
No Boundaries Youth Organizers

Community Site Leaders:
Alyssa Fowler
Antonia Carr
Defne Kucukahmetler
Grey Pair
Kamiyah Cox
Rachel Glen
Saniya Evans
Spouzshmay Khan
Victoire Polsky

France-Merrick Fellows:
Cedar Clark
Marshall Moore
Nia Parks
Noah Boyarsky

Join us on April 22, from 2pm - 4:30pm for special treats, activities, and more at our CAS Exhibition and Festival! - Including a family-style Nacho Bar, lemon sticks, cake, and more! Meet representatives from our Community Site Partners and learn more about what they do! Or, join us at one of several activity stations, including our collaborative community rowhome project, and our interactive puzzle!

We hope to see you there!

Now offered at 2 locations! The Jewish Community Services Memory Café now has 2nd location, that meets the 4th Wednesday of each month at L'Chaim Day Program, 3617 Seven Mile Ln, Pikesville, 21208. The JCS Memory Cafés offer a supportive and welcoming space for individuals with memory changes and their care partners. This is an opportunity to participate together to build support networks and engage in personal enrichment. Please join us for refreshments, conversation and meaningful programs. Contact Amy Steinberg at 410-843-7457 / [email protected] for more information.

College students are invited to join a career panel about Douriean Fletcher: Jewelry of the Afrofuture. Hear from Walters’ staff members in exhibition design, curatorial, and public programming about their career path and how they brought the new exhibition to life. After the panel, take a self-guided tour of the show.

3–4pm: Career Panel
4–5pm: Self guided tour

Douriean Fletcher: Jewelry of the Afrofuture is dedicated to jewelry artist Douriean Fletcher, whose work has shaped the cinematic worlds of Marvel Studios’ Black Panther films and Coming 2 America. The exhibition explores the self-taught metalsmith’s jewelry as a powerful narrative tool in art, Black identity, and visual storytelling and spotlights works from the Walters collection that inspired the artist. The exhibition is on view from April 18 to August 9, 2026, in our Special Exhibition Gallery on Level 1.

Are you single and looking to make new connections? Are you new to the area? Or are you looking to make new friends. Then come join us for a night of fast-paced fun at our speed dating event! Our speed dating event is designed to help you meet a variety of potential matches in a short amount of time. You'll have the opportunity to sit down with multiple singles for a series of quick, five-minute dates. After each conversation, you'll mark down whether or not you're interested in seeing that person again or remain friends.

Instead of sifting through countless profiles and risking ghosting or awkward dates, come to our speed dating events where you can meet multiple interesting people in one night. On average, attendees find 2-3 matches out of 10 potential partners. Even if you don’t find “the one,” most people leave with a smile, having enjoyed the experience and making at least one connection.

Light refreshments - drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages) & food will be available.

At the end of the night, you'll receive an email confirming who you are interested in. It's a great way to meet new people, break the ice, and potentially find a romantic connection.

So why wait? Sign up today and join us for a night of fun, flirting, and maybe even love!

How it works:
Purchase your speed dating ticket to secure your spot (better to sign up early)
On the date of the event, arrive 15 minutes early to check in with our host
Meet & Mingle: Food & drinks will be available so guests can eat and converse
30 mins into the event guests will be seated and the event begins
You'll be seated at a numbered table and asked to rotate to the next number once our bell rings
After every 5 minutes, the bell will ring, and you'll go on the next 5-minute date
Takes notes to like/pass after each date with our dating pamphlet
Right after the rounds, a game will be played, a free gift basket will be handed to the winner
After the speed dating event, you will be contacted via email about your matches
If you have a match, you'll able to see their email and info
It's fun, easy to take part, and unlike anything you've ever done before.

Join Harford County Public Library for a free swingin’ celebration of the Library’s 80th Anniversary on April 22 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Fiore Winery & Distillery, 3026 Whiteford Road in Pylesville. The Daniel Bennett Group will perform an upbeat selection of 1940s-era music, bringing the timeless sounds of jazz and the Great American Songbook to life. The group was recently voted “Best New Jazz” by NYC’s Hot House Magazine. Be the first to hear music from their newly released album, “The Deconstructed Songbook.” Available at the concert will be Fiore’s specially crafted creations made just for the Library’s 80th Anniversary: a bold red wine, “Read Between the Wines,” and a smooth vodka, “Chapter 80.” Guests are welcome to bring snacks for the concert. Advanced registration is recommended at https://programs.hcplonline.org/event/15769452.

The Neighborhood Design Center (NDC) invites you to join The Vision is Yours, a transformative regional forum focused on placemaking and placekeeping.

This multi-day gathering convenes urban planners, community leaders, designers, artists, and public officials to explore innovative approaches to reimagining public spaces across Maryland and the Washington, D.C. area.

From inspiring keynotes and hands-on learning labs, to lively networking events and mobile workshops showcasing groundbreaking projects, the forum sparks the radical imagination needed to shape a brighter, more equitable and inclusive future shaped by local communities.

Are you single and looking to make new connections? Are you new to the area? Or are you looking to make new friends. Then come join us for a night of fast-paced fun at our speed dating event! Our speed dating event is designed to help you meet a variety of potential matches in a short amount of time. You'll have the opportunity to sit down with multiple singles for a series of quick, five-minute dates. After each conversation, you'll mark down whether or not you're interested in seeing that person again or remain friends.

Instead of sifting through countless profiles and risking ghosting or awkward dates, come to our speed dating events where you can meet multiple interesting people in one night. On average, attendees find 2-3 matches out of 10 potential partners. Even if you don’t find “the one,” most people leave with a smile, having enjoyed the experience and making at least one connection.

Light refreshments - drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages) & food will be available.

At the end of the night, you'll receive an email confirming who you are interested in. It's a great way to meet new people, break the ice, and potentially find a romantic connection.

So why wait? Sign up today and join us for a night of fun, flirting, and maybe even love!

How it works:
Purchase your speed dating ticket to secure your spot (better to sign up early)
On the date of the event, arrive 15 minutes early to check in with our host
Meet & Mingle: Food & drinks will be available so guests can eat and converse
30 mins into the event guests will be seated and the event begins
You'll be seated at a numbered table and asked to rotate to the next number once our bell rings
After every 5 minutes, the bell will ring, and you'll go on the next 5-minute date
Takes notes to like/pass after each date with our dating pamphlet
Right after the rounds, a game will be played, a free gift basket will be handed to the winner
After the speed dating event, you will be contacted via email about your matches
If you have a match, you'll able to see their email and info
It's fun, easy to take part, and unlike anything you've ever done before.

The ways we choose to dress, and especially how we adorn ourselves, carry layers of meaning about the personal, spiritual, and aspirational dimensions of our lives. Explore the artistry and symbolism of jewelry on this tour featuring Douriean Fletcher: Jewelry of the Afrofuture and historic works in the Walters collection.

The Express and Explore Tour is a 30-minute art experience for adults that centers on creativity and connection. Led by museum staff, each tour features a different theme each month and allows participants to unplug and unwind in our galleries through playful activities.

Marlene Dietrich is quoted as saying, “It’s the friends you can call at 4 a.m. that matter.” Becca, Tammy, and Kim are those kinds of lifelong 4 a.m. Friends with humor and heart and the ties that bind. A myriad of iconic moments, people, and fashion from the 1970s to the present propel these friends as they laugh, fight, argue, support, and love through some of life’s most challenging hurdles -- growing from their teens to their sixties. You know, just like you might do with your own 4 a.m. Friends.

4a.m. Friends runs from Saturday, April 18th through Tuesday, April 21st at the ESPloft (16 East Patrick Street, Frederick, MD, 21701) and Thursday, April 23rd through Tuesday, April 28th at Sky Stage (59 South Carroll Street, Frederick, MD, 21701).

Please note that our Tuesday, April 21st performance will feature a special post show discussion with the playwright.

Tickets are available on a pay what you will basis starting at $0 with general admission seating. Tickets can be reserved online at www.esptheatre.org or in person immediately prior to the start of a performance.