Community Calendar

This fall, the fluffiest VIPs in Maryland are waiting to meet you. At Black Barn Alpacas’ Fall 'Ag'tivities, nearly 150 alpacas, including the season’s cutest baby alpacas, steal the show in a seasonal celebration just 90 minutes from D.C and 40 minutes from Baltimore.
This isn’t your average fall outing. Guests can:
Hand-feed alpacas (yes, they really do nibble right from your hand)
Hop on scenic hayrides through rolling farmland
Play old-school games like ‘pumpkin bowling’, cattle roping, and corn hole
Let the kids run wild in corn bins and the Kiddie Corral play zone
Snap perfect fall photos among rustic barns, Pumpkin Lane, and seasonal backdrops
BONUS: Every admission includes a locally grown pumpkin to paint and take home, making the perfect fall keepsake.

Get ready for a concert full of music, laughter, and the kind of magic that happens when amazing stories come to life!

Join us for an afternoon of music and storytelling the whole family will enjoy! The concert begins with favorite tunes from the hit show Bluey, brought to life by the orchestra. Just like the episodes themselves, the music is full of fun, imagination, and heart.

Then comes Prokofiev’s classic Peter and the Wolf, where every character has its own theme played by a different instrument. With a narrator guiding the adventure, children and adults alike will be drawn into Peter’s daring tale and the colorful sounds of the orchestra.

It’s a concert of playful adventures and timeless stories—perfect for families to experience together.

September 10 - December 6 (closed October 17 & November 26 -29)
Gallery Hours: Monday - Saturday, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Opening reception Wednesday, September 10, 7:30 p.m.

How have recent upheavals—from the pandemic to global conflicts, amplified by media—reshaped our private lives? How do personal memories become collective history? In a world forever changed, how do we find our way forward? Elaine Qiu’s awe-inspiring installation of painting, video, and sound invites visitors into a multi-sensory exploration of communal consciousness, connection, and healing in a fragmented, post-pandemic world.
For parking information visit towson.edu/parking/visitors

On View: September 12 - December 6 (closed Oct. 17 & Nov. 25 - 29)
Gallery Hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

The work in this exhibition compresses and expands expectations of depth as moderated by a post-image visual culture. The artists adhere to neither medium nor dimensional restrictions, but manipulate the viewer’s relationship to the image as a temporal document, compressed and fractured, through the singular eye of the lens. This expectation, no longer warranted in the age of computer generated images, becomes a fallacy of both the eye and of the language used to comprehend it. The image is untethered from representation and logical spatial association. Spatial continuity and discontinuity run amok in playful fracture--the work pushes and prods the amorphous opening left in the wake of this rupture; what was flat is unmoored of grounding, what was solid is now compressed.

Reception September 11 following the 6:30 p.m. lecture.
For parking information visit towson.edu/parking/visitors

On View: October 24 - December 6 (closed November 25 - 29)
Gallery Hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Reception October 23 following 6:30 p.m. lecture.
Artist talk October 29 at 12 noon in the Holtzman MFA Gallery

Enjoy the works of Alexis Ibry and Zachary Diaz.
Alexis Irby collects physical evidence of places and moments, bringing them together into a constellation of disparate memories. Her sculptures encourage a sense of absurdity by documenting aspects of reality in ambiguous combinations. She highlights the interconnectedness of the physical world and the encompassing layers we cannot fully perceive in her exhibit Manifesting the Unheard Layers of Reality.
Zachary Diaz presents MOTUS an interplay of color, movement, and texture through large-scale oil paintings, drawings, and monotypes by blending intuition and intention. The artworks emerge as intuitive puzzles, balancing spontaneous marks with deliberate layering to evoke emotional responses. With a classical training foundation and heavy influence of abstract expressionist techniques, Diaz’s work uncovers hidden narratives with seemingly simple marks.

Two of Howard County’s premier farms (Manor Hill and Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue) are partnering for a family friendly day of food, fun, and philanthropy.  Farm and Taproom open 12-7pm, featuring:
~ Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue on site with friendly horses for petting & pictures beginning at noon until about 4pm (or until the horses get tired). Meet their ambassador Belgian horses up close and in person (as the date nears, we will announce which horses will be attending).  Learn about and contribute to Gentle Giant’s mission of saving draft horses from slaughter, abuse, and neglect.
~ This event doubles as a fundraiser as a portion of the proceeds from the day will be donated directly to Gentle Giants
~ Good Karma Creamery will be on site with their handmade creative ice cream flavors
~ Manor Hill Pizza Trolley  open 12-6pm
~ And stay tuned for beer news as the event approaches.  We may have some new releases and or some cellared Belgian beers to share to commemorate this event!

The Farm & Taproom seating is first come, first served.  We have indoor seating, a large covered tent, and plenty of outdoor space to spread out. There are several picnic tables in our field, but we also encourage you to bring your own chairs or even a portable (10×10) pop-up tent for shade and find your new favorite spot with friends. 

https://www.manorhillbrewing.com/event/gentlegiants/

It's a space where conversations spark opportunity. You’ll meet like-minded professionals, share insights, and discover the “points of connection” that can elevate your business to the next level.

✅ Engage in purposeful breakout discussions
✅ Exchange resources and partnership opportunities
✅ Expand your reach and visibility within the SCN network

Bring your energy, your elevator pitch, and your willingness to connect — because at SCN, every conversation has the potential to complete the puzzle.

RSVP Link: Registration Form | SCN2025

QA's call 443.799.6529 or email [email protected]

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.

Every Saturday is Orange Out Saturday

Fans are encouraged to wear their best orange O's gear. Enjoy live music at the Coors Light Stage at Legends Park, orange-themed food and beverages, and more!

And to cap it off, the return of the iconic all-orange uniforms will be featured on select Saturday home games.

Every Saturday is Orange Out Saturday

Fans are encouraged to wear their best orange O's gear. Enjoy live music at the Coors Light Stage at Legends Park, orange-themed food and beverages, and more!

And to cap it off, the return of the iconic all-orange uniforms will be featured on select Saturday home games.