Community Calendar

Celebrate the holiday season with the gift of art for your loved ones! Our annual utilitarian ceramics holiday invitational, Winterfest 2025, features 13 established and emerging ceramic artists. This exhibition is perfectly paired with our Annual Holiday Sale where resident and associated artists join together to fill the galleries and the Shop with hand-crafted gifts.

The items in Winterfest become available through our Online Shop on Friday, November 14, 2025 at 10:00 am.  

All items are available for immediate purchase and can be taken home the same day.

Winterfest 2025 Invited Artists
Andrew Boswell (NY), Katie Fee (IL), Casey Hanrahan (AZ), Margaret Kinkeade (MO), Colleen McCall (NY), Reiko Miyagi (NC), Sean O’Connell (NC), Shawn O’Connor (VA), Ian Petrie (PA), Justin Paik Reese (OH), Taylor Sijan (NJ), Olivia Tani (MN), Caleb Zouhary (OH)

Kindred The Family Soul, or simply referred to as Kindred, is one such neo-soul duo that epitomizes the essence of longevity but evolution and consistency in the modern era. BET and Soul Train award nominees Fatin Dantzler and Aja Graydon have accumulated several top ten R&B records including “Far Away,” “Stars,” “Where would I Be,” “All My People” and more. The married couple has 7 Albums to date and has been making music that is thoughtful, conscious and driven by a desire to motivate, inspire, comfort and spread love and joy to all those that hear it for two decades and the Movement has only expanded and grown.

Keystone Kards are not applicable for this show.

2nd Annual Rotunda Rocks Returns to Hampden Neighborhood this Spring
Family-friendly Night of Rockin’ Fun Begins May 3 and Runs Every Friday Until End of September

Whether you like to jam to rock, folk, blues, Indie, Latin or reggae, there is something for everyone as the second annual Rotunda Rocks concert series returns to Hampden this spring/summer (711 W 40th Street). This family-friendly FREE concert series, presented by MCB Real Estate, features live music on the plaza and a street festival atmosphere with delicious local food and drinks, fun games and local vendors on Fridays, 6-9 p.m. beginning May 3 and running until September 27. Rotunda Rocks is open to the public and welcomes families and pets. A portion of proceeds from beverage sales benefits the Maryland SPCA. For more information, log onto Rotunda Rocks | The Rotunda (rotundabaltimore.com) or call 410-662-0104.

SCHEDULE OF BANDS:
May 3 Mambo Combo (Latin and tropical rhythms)
May 10 Strykers Posse (reggae)
May 17 Go Dog Go with special guest Garage Sale (garage rock and hot rockin’ Surf)
May 24 Harlan County Kings (original rock)
May 31 Patrick Alban & Noche Latina (Latin and acoustic rock with a touch of salsa and South Beach feel)
June 7 Barry Prosser and the Vaguely Absurd (classic rock)
June 14 Monkton Road Band (rootsy folks laced with deep country)
June 21 The Natty Brohs (classic rock and blues)
June 28 The Soularites (SoulFULL reggae and Ska)
July 5 Kyf Brewer & Friends (hues of 60’s pop radio, British invasion, early Nashville, rhythm and blues and ancient Celtic melodies)
July 12 Justin Trawick and the Common Good (Americana-bluegrass, country and folk)
July 19 The Players Band (infectious rhythms and horn-heavy ska sounds)
July 26 Gaelic Mishap (Celtic rock)
August 2 Tumblehome (rock, soul, rhythm & blues)
August 9 Kurt Deemer Band (guitar driven rock & roll)
August 16 Barleyjuice (Celtic rock)
August 23 Red Sammy (honest, slow-burn Americana folks rock)
August 30 La Unica (Irish Latin)
September 6 ZOCKO! (surf garage)
September 13 Western Run (funked-up country rock)
September 20 Guys In Thin Ties (Alternative 80s band)
September 27 The Rock-A-Sonics (rockabilly, vintage country and atomic age rock n’ roll)

The Rotunda Welcomes Back Popular Family-Friendly Concert Series this May
3rd Annual Rotunda Rocks Begins Friday, May 2 and Runs Every Friday through Friday, October 3

Grab a blanket or dust off your favorite portable chair and head on over to Hampden this spring for the return of the popular family-friendly concert series, the 3rd Annual Rotunda Rocks. This FREE weekly concert series, presented by MCB Real Estate, features live music on the Plaza and a street festival atmosphere with delicious local food and drinks, fun games and local vendors and will take place Fridays, 6-9 p.m. beginning May 2 and running until October 3. (711 West 40th Street). Whether you like rock n ’roll, folk, bluegrass, Indie, Latin, Celtic or reggae music, there is something for everyone and the event is open to the public. Pets are welcome and a portion of proceeds from beverage sales benefits the Maryland SPCA. For more information, log onto Rotunda Rocks | The Rotunda (rotundabaltimore.com) or call 410-662-0104.

FESTIVE HOLLY JOLLY TROLLEY TOURS RETURNS TO BALTIMORE
Festive Holiday Event Takes Ticket Holders Around Baltimore City to Experience Vibrant Holiday Light Displays While Learning a Little History

Get ready to get into the holiday spirit! Join Royal Sonesta Harbor Court, American Limousine and Baltimore Rent-a-Tour as they present the Holly Jolly Trolley. Beginning Friday, November 28 and continuing until Sunday, December 28, the Holly Jolly Trolley takes ticket holders on a 90-minute narrated tour in and around the city to experience festive light displays and neighborhood decorations while also learning about local history. (check schedule for exact times and dates or sold-out dates) Neighborhoods featured in the tour include Downtown Baltimore, Harbor East, Fells Point, Mt. Vernon and Hampden’s famous 34th Street Christmas Festival of Lights. Tours are scheduled for 6 & 8 p.m. and tickets are $39.50 for adults (13+) and $34.00 for kids (children under 13; kids 4 and under ride free on a parents lap). Advance tickets are required. To purchase tickets, visit Eventbrite at 2025 Holly Jolly Trolley Tours Tickets or call American Limousine at 410-522-0400.

The trolley embarks and disembarks from Royal Sonesta Harbor Court’s front entrance, located at 550 Light Street. Ticket holders are requested to arrive thirty minutes prior to departure to safely load onto the vehicle. Explorers Restaurant, located on the hotel’s 2nd floor, will be offering guests a special 15% off dinner and/or food in the bar with the purchase of a tour ticket. Discounted parking ($10) will be available for the hotel garage by presenting your vehicle license number to the front desk.

Don’t miss The Talent Machine Company’s annual Holiday Spectacular, Dec. 12 through 23! Evening and matinee performances available! This year’s show – A Merry Mix-Up – promises to be an exciting experience for kids of all ages, with all of your favorite holiday songs and dances, plus a special surprise! What could possibly get mixed up during the busy holiday season? The only way to find out is to get your tickets today! Enjoy this delightful annual musical revue featuring an amazing cast of kids, ages 5 to 18, and visits from Rudolph, Frosty, the Elves and the irrepressible Santa himself.

The Talent Machine show is a family tradition not to be missed! Get tickets today! All tickets just $20.

Santa Claus Is Comin’ is a dazzling, family-friendly musical celebration by Nygel D. Robinson and Ken-Matt Martin, the powerhouse performer and co-creator of our breakout hit Mexodus. Packed with heart and groove, this spirited show features classic holiday favorites, reimagined with the unmistakable sound of Motown legends—from The Supremes to The Jackson 5.

Whether you’re bringing kids, coworkers, grandparents, or that one cousin who lives for a dance break—this is the holiday party you don’t want to miss.

Join us for an open and honest conversation about children, technology, and healthy screen habits. Led by a pediatrician and creator of The Parenting Playbook, this session will help parents understand how screen time affects learning, behavior, sleep, and emotional development. We’ll explore simple, realistic strategies to create balance at home without guilt or power struggles. Bring your questions, share your experiences, and leave with practical tools you can start using right away. This event is perfect for parents, caregivers, and anyone supporting growing kids in a digital world.

Whether you’re starting a family tradition, planning a festive date night, or celebrating with friends, THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride brings the spirit of Christmas to life—for all who believe. Your adventure includes live performances, hot chocolate and a sugar cookie, a special moment with Santa presenting the First Gift of Christmas, and continued magic at the North Pole with holiday crafts, cozy s’mores, and festive shopping.

Celebrate the holiday season with the gift of art for your loved ones! Our annual utilitarian ceramics holiday invitational, Winterfest 2025, features 13 established and emerging ceramic artists. This exhibition is perfectly paired with our Annual Holiday Sale where resident and associated artists join together to fill the galleries and the Shop with hand-crafted gifts.

The items in Winterfest become available through our Online Shop on Friday, November 14, 2025 at 10:00 am.  

All items are available for immediate purchase and can be taken home the same day.

Winterfest 2025 Invited Artists
Andrew Boswell (NY), Katie Fee (IL), Casey Hanrahan (AZ), Margaret Kinkeade (MO), Colleen McCall (NY), Reiko Miyagi (NC), Sean O’Connell (NC), Shawn O’Connor (VA), Ian Petrie (PA), Justin Paik Reese (OH), Taylor Sijan (NJ), Olivia Tani (MN), Caleb Zouhary (OH)