Lively Arts for Little Ones Presents Pam the Kindersinger
2026-04-17 10:30 - 11:15 (America/New_York) | The Other Barn, 5851 Robert Oliver Place, Columbia, MD, 21045, United States
Laugh and sing with Pam the Kindersinger! Pam Minor has been entertaining children for many years with song, dance, and puppetry with ventriloquism. Her shows will bring a giggle and a smile to your little one’s face!
Tickets cost $5 for everyone ages 2 and up and are available on Eventbrite (fees apply) or at the door. Concerts are geared toward kids ages 2 to 5, but kids any age are welcome. All children must be accompanied by a caregiver.
Sponsored by Oakland Mills Community Association. Questions? Visit oaklandmills.org, call 410-730-4610, or email office@oaklandmills.org.

Behzod Abduraimov, Piano
2026-04-18 19:30 - 21:30 | Horowitz Center – Smith Theatre, Campus Dr, Columbia, 21044
Behzod Abduraimov, hailed for his “magic touch” and phenomenal technique, tackles two of the most formidable works in the piano repertoire: Liszt’s demonic “Après une Lecture du Dante” and Stravinsky’s explosive “Three Movements from Petrushka.” His program’s emotional landscape expands with Brahms’ introspective “Seven Fantasias,” Czerny’s sparkling “Variations,” and Debussy’s impressionistic “Suite Bergamasque.”

Holi Celebration
2026-04-19 12:00 - 15:00 | Chrysalis – Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods, 10431 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, 21044, United States
Celebrate Holi, the Festival of Colors, with us at Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods in Downtown Columbia!
Join friends, neighbors, and families for a free Holi celebration filled with vibrant colors, music, and community spirit.
Welcome spring with a colorful dance party and then sit back and enjoy performances that highlight modern and traditional music, dance, and more! Concessions will be for sale, alongside multiple local food trucks.
Colored powder is available for sale on site.
In 2026, Holi was celebrated on March 4. We are celebrating in Columbia a little later with warmer weather.

Maryland Winds America 250: Through the Eyes of John Williams
2026-04-26 17:00 - 18:30 | Chrysalis – Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods, 10431 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, 21044, United States
Join us for a free outdoor performance by the world class musicians of Maryland Winds as we celebrate 250 years since the founding of our nation!
The Maryland Winds have put together a program that exmplifies the American spirit by focusing on legendary composer John Williams. You’ll hear iconic works like Liberty Fanfare, the Men of the Yorktown March from Midway, the flute and piccolo feature from The Patriot, and the epic American Journey, written for the 2000 Millennium celebrations. In addition, we’ll hear the works of a variety of American composers throughout American history!

Maryland Winds - America 250: Through the Eyes of John Williams
2026-04-28 19:30 - 21:30 | Calvert High School Auditorium, 520 Fox Run Boulevard, Prince Frederick, 20678
In 2026, we celebrate 250 years since the founding of our nation! In drafting the Declaration of Independence, our founding fathers risked everything to bring about the birth of a new nation. We now honor that legacy with music that exemplifies the American spirit through the music of legendary composer and conductor, John Williams. Hear iconic works like Liberty Fanfare, The Men of the Yorktown March (Midway), the flute & piccolo feature from The Patriot, and the epic American Journey, written for the 2000 Millennium celebrations. Maryland Winds is based in Howard County, Maryland.

HCC Theatre Program: Into the Woods
2026-05-01 19:30 - 21:30 | Horowitz Center – Smith Theatre, Campus Dr, Columbia, 21044
Venture into the woods where fairy tales collide and secrets come to life and wishes, wolves, witches, and wonder await. With unforgettable music, unexpected twists, and a rich tapestry of heart, humor, and humanity, this production will have you laughing, gasping, and maybe even tearing up as the characters learn that getting what you want isn’t always the end of the story. Be careful what you wish for!
Horowitz Center programming is made possible through generous support from the Maryland State Arts Council.

The One and Only Sammy Nestico
2026-05-01 19:30 - 22:00 | Wilde Lake Interfaith Center, 10431 Twin Rivers Road, Columbia, 21044
Over the years the CJB has performed many of Sammy Nestico’s arrangements and compositions. This concert will dive into some of Sammy’s over 600 published arrangements and compositions including hits like Strike Up the Band, Basie Straight Ahead, and Wind Machine. CJB Director Fred Hughes will share some of the great stories behind this true jazz giant!

Soundscapes of Contrast
2026-05-16 19:30 - 22:00 | Jim Rouse Theatre, 5460 Trumpeter Road, Columbia, MD, 21044, United States
Come see a night of musical opposites attracting. This celebrates the power of contrast—between light and darkness, visible and invisible worlds, and the wildly different temperaments that make us human. From a Mexican composer’s spiritual journey through indigenous traditions to Beethoven’s dramatic battle between despair and triumph, to Nielsen’s literal exploration of human personality types, these works remind us that music thrives on tension, transformation, and the space between extremes.

So In Love: Songs of Love and Longing
2026-05-17 16:00 - 18:00 | St. John’s Episcopal Church, 9120 Frederick Road, Ellicott City, MD, 21042, United States
Experience the dazzling heights of dramatic coloratura and the beauty of bel canto as rising Irish-American soprano Emily Casey performs with baritone Rob McGinness, mezzo soprano Hannah Wardell, and Teodora Adzharova on the piano.

HCC Theatre Program: Two Gentlemen of Verona
2026-06-25 20:00 - 22:00 | Howard Community College – Dreier Outdoor Stage, 10901 Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, MD, 21044, United States
Love, laughs, and mistaken identities take center stage in Shakespeare’s delightful romantic comedy The Two Gentlemen of Verona!
Horowitz Center programming is made possible through generous support from the Maryland State Arts Council.

Washington Symphonic Brass Quintet
2026-06-28 16:00 - 18:00 | St. John’s Episcopal Church, 9120 Frederick Road, Ellicott City, MD, 21042, United States
This top-tier brass ensemble and percussion quintet delivers a thrilling performance featuring custom arrangements of classical and modern symphonic music.
