WYPR Events

Tuesday, April 8th is National Empanada Day, and La Sonora is celebrating con una noche full of creativity, connection and flavor at The Empanada Lady!

We’ve got:
🥟 Bomb empanadas straight from the kitchen of The Empanada Lady
🍹 Cocktails inspired by your favorite Latinx artists (Frida’s Fizz? Bad Bunny Bramble? Come find out!)
🎶 Music, drinks, and all the creative inspo you need
💡 A space to connect, vibe, and collab with fellow Latinx artists

Pull up, grab a drink, and let’s celebrate our cultura one creative connection at a time.

The Navy Commodores return to the iconic Chrysalis stage in Downtown Columbia for a fabulous performance of big band jazz on April 26! Join us for this FREE, family-friendly showcase of some of the most talented performers in the nation in beautiful Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods!

Weaving Family Threads
Saturday and Sunday, April 5–6, 10 AM–5 PM


Visit the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian to see the first-ever retrospective of Diné fiber artist DY Begay and experience the love she holds for her homelands, expressed through 48 inspired tapestries. Bring the whole family and join an interactive experience for young visitors to understand the care and pride involved in weaving a Navajo rug.

In support of the exhibit Sublime Light: Tapestry Art of DY Begay, fiber artist DY Begay (Diné) and her sisters, Berdina Charley and Berdine Begay will share their stories and talents with the public. There will be hands-on interactive demonstrations to share some of the processes involved with weaving, including carding (combing) wool and spinning wool into thread.


Major support provided by Henry Luce Foundation. Generous support provided by Ameriprise Financial. Additional support provided by The Coby Foundation, Ltd., and Furthermore: a program of the J. M. Kaplan Fund. This project received Federal support from the Smithsonian American Women’s History Initiative Pool, administered by the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum.


URL: https://americanindian.si.edu/events/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Dseries%26seriesid%3D1831910

Credit info: DY Begay (Diné [Navajo], b. 1953) weaving a private commission in her studio. Santa Fe, New Mexico, 2023.

Feel the joy in the choral favorites from London to Baltimore! Featuring works by Vaughan Williams, Whitacre, and Britten, you are invited to take an emotional journey across the pond as we explore the connections of joy and peace through inspirational choral music.

Artists:
Baltimore Choral Arts Society
Anthony Blake Clark, Music Director and Conductor
Leo Wanenchak, Associate Conductor

Program:
Ralph Vaughan Williams
Five Mystical Songs

Benjamin Britten
A Hymn to the Virgin
Hymn of Saint Colomba
Carry Her Over the Water from Paul Bunyan

Eric Whitacre
Seal Lullaby
Leonardo Dreams of his Flying Machine

Alice Parker
Hark I Hear the Harps Eternal

James Erb
Shenandoah

Rosephanye Powell
Still I Rise

Jasmine Barnes
Every Great Dream

Eriks Esenvalds
Stars

Randall Thompson
Choose Something Like a Star
Alleluia

Ready to ditch the overwhelming wedding planning and dive into a day of genuine inspiration and expert advice?

Join us on April 27th, 2025, from 10:30 AM to 3:00 PM at the Best Western Plus (5625 O'Donnell St, Baltimore, MD 21224) for The Best Wedding Ever! Showcase – a wedding event unlike any other!

The First 150 attendees at the pre-party receive a SWAG BAG full of goodies!

Imagine:

- No more endless sales pitches! We’ve crafted an event focused on practical, actionable planning.
- An in-depth, no-pressure wedding planning presentation by top-tier professionals, giving you the tools to - - confidently plan your dream day.
- A live panel discussion where you can ask your burning questions directly to industry experts.
- A stress-free environment where your privacy is respected – no spam, just real advice.
- A fun-filled experience! Meet the best vendors, enjoy delicious tastings, snap unforgettable alpaca selfies, witness live demos, and strut your stuff on the red carpet!

Why The Best Wedding Ever! Showcase is different:

As seasoned wedding professionals, Phillip & Amy, your hosts, have seen firsthand the frustration couples experience at typical wedding shows. That's why they created this reimagined event.

- Curated Excellence: We've hand-picked the best vendors, limiting each category to one trusted professional, saving you time and stress. Except for tastings, because let's be real, who can resist delicious food, drinks, and desserts?
- Actionable Advice: Walk away with real, practical steps to plan your wedding, not just a stack of brochures.
- Confidence & Excitement: We're here to revolutionize the wedding show experience, making planning your big day enjoyable and stress-free.

This isn't just another wedding show; it's your pathway to a seamless and unforgettable wedding planning journey.
Don’t miss out! Secure your tickets today and let's make your dream wedding a reality!

Walter Beasley is considered to be the Highest selling full-time Professor/Recording Artist in modern history. He is an award winning soprano saxophonist and singer, composer and producer, founder and CEO of Affable Publishing and Affable Records and was a professor at Berklee for several years.

Walter has been in the top 10 best-selling African American saxophonists in the world since 1998. Also, he released 12 educational DVD's, a book and 8 APPs. Later this year, Walter will be releasing a new album. After many years of his career, he continues to be an inspiration and role model for many people, including people from the new generations.

"Walter Beasley is an anomaly: a successful performing musician who possesses the rare skill of understanding the musical process beyond the intuitive. This special ability enables Walter to communicate with aspiring musicians in a way that removes the sense of mystery that sometimes enshrouds our profession." - Branford Marsalis

Keystone Kards are not applicable for this show.

Renowned for his deep swing feel, masterful phrasing, and blues-infused touch, Dutch jazz pianist Peter Beets will make his Keystone Korner debut, alongside bassist Reuben Rogers and drummer Willie Jones III. With a career that includes collaborations with jazz greats like Chick Corea and Wynton Marsalis, and accolades such as the Prix Martial Solal and multiple Edison Jazz Award nominations and one win (Netherland's Grammys), Beets is celebrated for his electrifying performances and inventive reinterpretations.

Imbued with both groove and spirit from birth, Reuben Rogers combined the calypso and reggae
rhythms of his native Virgin Islands with the gospel sounds of the church and the freedom and
improvisation of jazz to create the unique chemistry that would make him one of the most distinctive and in-demand bassists in modern jazz. Rogers’ versatile mastery of both the acoustic and electric bass has led to opportunities on stages around the world alongside some of the music’s most renowned artists, including Charles Lloyd, Wynton Marsalis, Joshua Redman, Tomasz Stanko, Roy Hargrove, Marcus Roberts, Nicholas Payton, Mulgrew Miller, Jackie McLean and Dianne Reeves, among many others.

The Craig Alston Ensemble celebrates Jazz Appreciation month Baltimore Style at An die Musik Live! The band will play a nice mixture of timeless standards and fresh new original music by the musicians in the ensemble.

Craig Alston, saxophones
Tim Green, saxophones
Brandon Woody, trumpet
Marc Car, piano
Kris Funn, bass
Eric Kennedy, drums

In-person seats: $25 / $10 students
Attendees receive a link to the recording to view for one week.

Streaming passes: $15
The link will remain active through April 9

Donations welcome!

Join us on April 26 from 6–9 PM at Baltimore Unity Hall as we celebrate 10 incredible years of CHARM: Voices of Baltimore Youth—developing young writers, amplifying youth voices, and building community through the power of publishing! This milestone event is more than just a party—it’s a tribute to the students, educators, artists, and supporters who have helped shape CHARM into what it is today.

This is a youth-friendly, community-centered celebration, and we want YOU to be part of it! Whether you’ve been with us from the beginning or are just discovering CHARM, this is your chance to connect, create, and celebrate.

GRAMMY® Nominated NEA Jazz Master Hubert Laws is the premier musician on the flute in jazz. With a career spanning over 50 years, he has also mastered pop, rhythm-and-blues, and classical genres; moving effortlessly from one repertory to another. Session work also remains a staple of Hubert Laws’ schedule, and includes collaborations and recordings with such artists as Quincy Jones, Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughn, Freddie Hubbard, Paul McCartney, Paul Simon, Aretha Franklin, Lena Horne, Sergio Mendes, Bob James, Carly Simon, James Moody, Clark Terry, Leonard Bernstein and the New York Philharmonic. He was selected as THE #1 FLUTIST FOR 24 YEARS: Down Beat readers’ polls ten years in a row and was the critic’s choice seven consecutive years.

Keystone Kards are not applicable for this show.