Community Calendar

"Sweet Memories" A Tribute to Phyllis Hyman featuring Vivian Taylor, singing all the hits including “You Know How to Love Me”, “Meet Me On The Moon", “Old Friend”, “Living All Alone”, “Under Your Spell”, “The Answer is You”, and many more!

Songstress Vivian Taylor was born, educated, raised in SE Washington DC and attended Howard University. She is a background artist to Queen Latifah, Beyoncé’s 2005 Kennedy Center Honors, AL Greene, Rahsaan Patterson, Melissa Etheridge & Yolanda Adams. She starred in Rent on Broadway in New York, seasons 2005-2008, as well as a member of the Washington Opera and a current member of the DeMoine, Iowa traveling opera company. Truly a classical vocalist around the world!

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.

Join MET's longest running improv team, The Comedy Pigs, for a night full of laughs! The Comedy Pigs perform on the first Friday and Saturday of each month. The Comedy Pigs specialize in short-form improv, similar to what you'd see on the TV Show "Whose Line is it Anyway?"

Maryland's own Braxton Cook is an Emmy Award-winning, two time GRAMMY® Award winning, NAACP Image Award-nominated artist, known for his world-class skills as an alto saxophonist, vocalist, songwriter, producer and composer. With a blend of jazz, soul, and alt-R&B, he has carved out a unique, melodic sound that has made him one of the most exciting voices of his generation. A Juilliard-trained, genre-jumping artist whose music feels both contemporary and timeless, Braxton studied saxophone under the renowned Paul Carr. During this time, Braxton was selected as a semi-finalist in the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Saxophone Competition.

He has performed on major stages around the world, from Coachella to international jazz festivals, and collaborated with artists like Rihanna, Solange, Christian McBride Big Band, Tom Misch, Christian Scott, Marquis Hill, and Jon Batiste, performing on his soundtrack for Pixar’s Oscar-winning film, Soul. His albums garner critical acclaim from outlets like Billboard, BET, NPR Music, FORBES, and The Washington Post, cementing Braxton as both a "jazz marvel" and a cultural influencer shaping modern music. His newest album, Not Everyone Can Go, drops August 29th. Musically, the album conjures images of bright evening sunshine, when the temperature begins to cool.

Experience the artistry of Harford Choral Society singers in an intimate concert featuring solos, duets, trios, and quartets. This special program highlights the unique voices within our ensemble, offering a closer look at the talent that powers our full chorus. As a token of appreciation, concert series ticket holders will receive complimentary admission—our way of saying thank you for your continued support.
For tickets and pricing, please visit https://harfordchoralsociety.org/

Enjoy a Soulful R&B Tribute to Lauryn Hill & Brandy featuring Karin Evans (Brandy) and Destiny Moneé (Lauryn Hill) at Keystone Korner Baltimore on March 14th! Singing all the hits including "Doo Wop (That Thing)", "Ex-Factor", "Everything is Everything", "Nothing Even Matters", "Sittin' Up in My Room", "The Boy Is Mine", "Have You Ever", "Angel in Disguise", and so many more!

Kevin Jackson, guitar
Saxl Rose, saxophone
Kentrell Harris, keyboards
Elrod Lewis, bass
Mark Stewart, drums

Baltimore native, Kevin Jackson, has been taking the smooth jazz industry by storm since 2012, performing with artists such as Sheila E. Wyclef and Maysa. Jackson's mix of original compositions and acoustics renditions take his listeners on a soulful and rhythmic journey. Jackson produces projects that offer something for every person's taste, whether it is rock, contemporary Christian, jazz, soulful R&B and more. Recently, Jackson has had the opportunity to perform with smooth jazz artists like Marcus Johnson, Jeanette Harris, Nathan Mitchell and Jackiem Joyner.

Kevin recorded his fourth smooth jazz debut album entitled ELEVATION in August 2021. Two singles, “Elevation,” featuring Judah Sealy, and “Druid Hill Park” are currently streaming on all platforms and in rotation on Watercolors, Sirius XM radio. His single, “KJ’s Vybe” was released in April 2023 ahead of his released fifth studio album in 2024. Kevin’s single “Be Free” and “Joy in the Sunshine” can be heard on Watercolors and all streaming platforms. His latest release in 2025 is an upbeat summer song entitled “Hangin' Out.”

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.

Legends of R&B - Tribute to the Isley Brothers, Maxwell & Gap Band featuring Kenny Sway & Craig T. Dobson!

Kenny Sway is known as "DC'S Best Male Vocalist,” coming from Seat Pleasant, Maryland, best known for the viral videos of his street performances in Washington DC. Kenny is a very genuine artist, who became a real advocate for the black community in the aftermath of Floyd’s death, leading almost daily peaceful protests dominated by love, peace, unity and his music. He started out as a street artist years ago, serenading the streets of Maryland and DC, but he is still going out in the streets to perform for the people who can’t afford to buy tickets to his concerts.

Craig T. Dobson is a singer/songwriter, born and raised in Annapolis, MD to parents that were both singers, involved in music ministries. Craig sang in the vocal group, S.M.U.V. (Seductive Music Unique Vocals). The group had major success by wining multiple Radio Sponsored events. S.M.U.V. opened for major acts such as Levert, Wendy Moten, Men at Large, Hi Five, SWV, MC Search, Dru Hill, Brian McKnight, Sudden Change, Boys II Men, Kci & Jojo, and one of the last performances of the legendary duo, Ashford and Simpson. Craig released his debut self-titled EP with 9 Nineteen Music Label in Atlanta, GA in 2017 and received 11 Grammy Considerations for the Self-titled project in 2018. Craig T. Dobson is doing what he loves most, touching lives through music.

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.