Community Calendar

As part of Summer Reading 2025, Harford County Public Library hosts Wildlife Adventures: Colors of the Wild on August 7 from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Edgewood Library, 629 Edgewood Road. Colors of the Wild is a vibrant exploration of how animals use color to survive, communicate and create. Through gentle live animal encounters, kids will discover nature’s artistry while learning how they can help wildlife. Young artists are invited to bring their own wildlife art to share to celebrate the beauty of the natural world. Advanced registration (opens July 24) is required at https://programs.hcplonline.org/event/13305798.

Mindfulness Meditation + Sports & Positive Psychology + Neuroscience + Group Coaching = mPEAK

mPEAK (Mindfulness, Performance Enhancement, Awareness & Knowledge) is a mindfulness training program for anyone seeking to achieve personal and professional goals, as well as attain new levels of performance and success. This cutting-edge training program is built around the latest brain research related to peak performance, resilience, focus, and “flow”.

The mPEAK program enhances the human capacity of mindfulness through established and empirically supported practices and exercises. Mindfulness is effective precisely because it is a way of being and relating to all aspects of life, rather than a specific technique or tool for a particular goal. As with physical training, this brain training program is based upon the understanding that optimal outcomes occur most often when participants continue to engage in the practices and exercises on a daily basis as a part of their training regimen.

This program was specially designed for athletes, first responders, leaders, entrepreneurs, executives, musicians, dancers, and busy professionals or parents who set big goals, face consistent challenges and stretch themselves towards excellence. mPEAK is appropriate for beginner and seasoned mindfulness practitioners alike. Previous meditation experience is not necessary to participate, but can facilitate a deeper learning experience.

Furry friends have provided humans with companionship and mischief for centuries, as seen in our exhibition Paws on Parchment. During this art-making event, visitors can make animal-inspired artwork with an unexpected twist! As a special bonus, there will be two 30-minute tours of the exhibition available on a first-come, first-served basis. Tours will gather at 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and be led by Lynley Anne Herbert, Robert and Nancy Hall Curator of Rare Books and Manuscripts.

First Thursdays: Make and Mingle is a drop-in program designed for adults to get creative and socialize. We supply all the materials to make art together. A selection of food and drink will be available for purchase, so you can enjoy a glass of wine, coffee, or a snack while you’re crafting. College students can show their student ID for one free cup of coffee. Shop at the Museum Store after you’re done creating and receive a 10% discount on store purchases (20% for supporters). Not a supporter? Give today!

One of R&B/Soul's newest young kings, J. Brown is a rising star and torchbearer of timeless musical values, hailing from illustrious Detroit, Michigan, the hometown of renowned and legendary Motown Records. Motown legacy runs deep, thanks to his mother, a former Motown artist, whose determination inspired him to pursue his musical dreams. Known for his sultry hits including “Sunrise Sunset," "My Whole Heart,” "If You Could See You" and his new single "True Love”, currently #18 in the country on the Urban R&B Chart, J. Brown has achieved six Top 10 records and two consecutive #1 singles on the R&B Billboard Charts. J. Brown's highly anticipated third studio album, Just A Matter Of Time, is a masterful blend of soul, vulnerability, and raw emotion.

In 1994, Greg met Joey DeFranscesco who told him the Hammond B-3 was enjoying a popular renaissance. He formed the Greg Hatza ORGANization and has been performing and recording on the instrument non-stop since that time. With the trend towards more advanced electronic keyboard and rhythms now, Greg adapted to the trend, switching from the Hammond B-3 to the electric keyboard and piano.

In the late sixties, Baltimore was still an organ town and had its share of great players. It was here that Greg really got a chance to hone his jazz organ skills by playing with the best musicians in town. Lenny’s club was a great stopping point for national jazz artists who came to Baltimore to perform. He also met and got to play in jam sessions with such personalities as Kenny Burrell, Groove Holmes, Damita Joe, Philly Joe Jones, Roland Kirk, Les McCann, James Moody, and Sonny Stitt.

Get ready for some Beach Blanket Burlesque!

Get a sneak peek the 3rd Annual Charm City Burlesque and Variety Festival (CCBVF)-- a two-day event that will include performances, classes, lectures, and panels celebrating the history, art, and people of the region's wonderful, weird, and diverse burlesque and variety performing arts.

In order to bring you all of this great entertainment, and pay our performers (something that not every festival does) we are holding a fundraiser featuring some of the talent you can expect to see on stage at the festival, which will be held Sept. 26-27 at the Creative Alliance

Coming to the stage:

Burlesque From:

Maria Bella and Tapitha Kix -- Producers of the CCBVF
Bearcat Betty - of Honeybee Burlesque
Coco Gateaux -- DC's Capital Cutie!
Caza Blanca -- the Lovechild of Marylyn Monroe and Tim Curry
Belly Dance from:

Naimah
Doors @7:30 Show @8

All VIP tickets get a reserved seat at the bar and a special VIP gift bag with some summer fun items!

(18+) Must have ID

Parking info: https://www.poesmagic.com/pages/faq

Consistently rated the best local scavenger hunt since 2016!

Puzzling Adventures are a cross between a scavenger hunt, an adventure race, and an informative self-guided walking tour. Each adventure consists of a series of locations that you are guided to where you are required to answer a question or solve a puzzle to receive your next instruction. Compete as a group, individually or create multiple teams and race each other. Almost all of our adventures are designed to be wheelchair and stroller friendly and all are carefully crafted to be entertaining and informative with something to appeal to all ages. Complete the adventure as quickly as possible to win first place or take your time and enjoy the journey. Price is per team, not per person. Groups can be any size, but small groups are recommended for the best experience.

Enter the code EVENTPASS on the payment page for a $10 discount!

Most locations are available daylight hours every day.

This focus exhibition of 10 works explores the relationship between burning fossil fuels—namely, coal—and the emergence of European modernism. Drawing on research conducted by climate scientists and art historians, the exhibition presents a range of paintings and works on paper by Henri Matisse, Claude Monet, James McNeill Whistler, and others to explore the ways that their artistic practices and style emerged, in part, in response to widespread pollution in London and Paris.
Presented as part of the Turn Again to the Earth environmental initiative.

A stunning exhibition of monumental paintings and works on paper, breathtaking films, and poignant child-size sculptures by artists exploring questions of history, power, climate change, and social and environmental justice.

Baltimore Clayworks is proud to present the 2024-25 Lormina Salter Fellow Exhibition, showcasing the work of Kristyn Rohrer. Kristyn’s compelling ceramic sculptures blend process, design, and storytelling, reflecting on their Mennonite heritage while reinterpreting the nostalgia of Pennsylvania Dutch culture through a contemporary lens. This exhibition invites viewers to explore themes of identity, tradition, and transformation expressed through Kristyn’s unique artistic voice.