Community Calendar

From the 1960s to the 2020s, Baltimore philanthropists Sigmund and Mary Hyman assembled a major collection of American art, with a particular focus on modernists of the Ashcan School. In partnership with BMA curators, the Hymans gifted a carefully selected group of important works to the Museum—a gift completed in 2024 following the passing of Mary Hyman, a longtime Trustee.

Featuring paintings, sculptures, works on paper, and a textile, Seeing the Essential: The Sigmund M. and Mary B. Hyman Collection of American Art explores defining themes of the Ashcan movement, including urban life, architecture, interiors, the figure, and portrayals of artists and performers. The exhibition also highlights an exceptional group of works by John Sloan, a leading figure of the movement.

On View February 4 - May 16 (closed March 15 - 22)

Explore the remarkable artistic journey and cultural legacy of Lain Singh Bangdel (1919–2002), widely regarded as the “Father of Modern Art” in Nepal. This collection of paintings—spanning the 1940s to the 1980s— reflects and reframes the cultural, political, and emotional realities of Bangdel’s time and traces his evolving vision as he navigated multiple worlds: colonial and postcolonial South Asia, cosmopolitan Europe, and an emerging modern Nepal.

Gallery Hours: Monday - Saturday, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Exhibition
Transformations: Lain Singh Bangdel, Art, Nepal
February 4 – May 16 (closed March 15-22)
Monday – Saturday 11 am – 4 pm
Asian Arts Gallery, Center for the Arts, Towson University
1 Fine Arts Drive, Towson, MD 21204

Explore the remarkable artistic journey and cultural legacy of Lain Singh Bangdel (1919–2002), widely regarded as the “Father of Modern Art” in Nepal. This collection of paintings—spanning the 1940s to the 1980s— reflects and reframes the cultural, political, and emotional realities of Bangdel’s time and traces his evolving vision as he navigated multiple worlds: colonial and postcolonial South Asia, cosmopolitan Europe, and an emerging modern Nepal.

The Revolutionary Writers Poetry Festival is a collaboration between Charm City Slam, Lady Brion (Poet Laureate of Maryland), Unique the Word and Baltimore Unity Hall. The festival is dedicated to connecting literary experiences across the State of Maryland, and providing poets from around the country opportunities to work on their craft in a creative, brave, and affirming environment. This year’s festival will take place on May 15th-17th, 2026, and will include 18 workshops and panels, showcases, open mics, poetry slams, and more. We are excited to have some of the most talked about poets from around the country join us in leading powerful and thoughtful poetic experiences that you won’t forget.

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.

When the class gets lost on the way to the planetarium, Ms. Frizzle saves the day by blasting into outer space for an epic interplanetary field trip! But when rivalries both old and new threaten to tear the students apart, our young heroes must learn to pull together or risk getting forever lost in the solar system.

Hop on the Magic School Bus for a ride in this new musical adaptation based on the original book series published by Scholastic.

Approximate Running Time: 60 Minutes
Recommended Ages: Grades K through 5

Performances Dates:
Friday, May 15 at 6pm
Saturday, May 16 at 2pm
Sunday, May 17 at 1pm

When the class gets lost on the way to the planetarium, Ms. Frizzle saves the day by blasting into outer space for an epic interplanetary field trip! But when rivalries both old and new threaten to tear the students apart, our young heroes must learn to pull together or risk getting forever lost in the solar system.

Hop on the Magic School Bus for a ride in this new musical adaptation based on the original book series published by Scholastic.

Approximate Running Time: 60 Minutes
Recommended Ages: Grades K through 5

Performances Dates:
Friday, May 15 at 6pm
Saturday, May 16 at 2pm
Sunday, May 17 at 1pm

Jazz/soul vocalist and pianist from Nashville, Kandace Springs, was referred to as “a voice that could melt snow” by her longtime mentor Prince. Kandace’s dreamy, hypnotic and richly emotional voice is full of unique runs, fluttering notes and sonic surprises. Kandace has worked alongside many including Christian McBride, David Sanborn, Roy Hargrove, Wu-Tang Clan's Ghostface Killah, Joshua Redman & Norah Jones.

After a wait of almost three years, Kandace Springs’ legion of worldwide fans finally have a new album to look forward to. Run Your Race, her tribute to her late father, legendary Nashville soul singer Scat Spring, is the first album of hers to feature almost all original songs, written by Kandace both solo and with some stellar collaborators, such as Gregg Wells (Adele), Matt Hales (Liane La Havas), and her long-time partners Evan Rogers and Carl Sturken (Rihanna). The title song, penned by Kandace, is the most heartfelt of her career, and which she says is “absolutely the most personal record I’ve ever made, or ever will make.”

Keystone Kards are not applicable for this show.

In accordance with the Bromo District's "Bromo Art Walk," Everyman Theatre and the National Edgar Allan Poe Theatre will be hosting their leg of the event with an "Emma" theme. Alex Zavistovich, aka Alexander the Pretty Good and Founder of The National Edgar Allan Poe Theatre will read selections from Jane Austen's "Emma," Poe Poems, and perform some on-theme mentalism tricks. Join in the togetherness this theatre collaboration will create for all Baltimorean art lovers!