Community Calendar

Maryland Opera presents Bizet's masterpiece Carmen, opera's most infamous wild woman in a story that explores the myriad and varied dimensions of love. From the seductive Habanera to the boisterous Toreador Song, the well-known music will immerse you in the drama. The production will be performed fully staged and costumed with chorus, orchestra and an internationally acclaimed cast led by Metropolitan Opera conductor Steven White. Come early for a pre-performance presentation by Artistic Director James Harp. Tickets are $29-$96. Visit www.marylandopera.org to purchase and for more information.

Browse an eclectic mix of vinyl records and vintage treasures while enjoying live music, vinyl DJs, food trucks, and a cash bar. This FREE vibrant community event is proudly sponsored by Ledo Pizza and Vinyl Meltdown.

Mark your calendars for the 2025 Charmed Farm Fest!  On Sunday April 27th, Clover Luck Stables (our neighboring Horse Farm on Manor Lane) and Drama Learning Center (the premier theatre organization in Howard County) will once again transform our farm into a magical land of fairies, princesses, unicorns and more!   Adults can enjoy a farm brewed beer (or seltzer) while children enjoy a series of family friendly activities.  Children are encouraged to dress up and join in on the theme of the day!

General Admission is open from 12-7pm and will feature:
(no advance tickets needed for entry)
- Live Music from Sophie Bernitt and Sticks & Stones
- Fairy Hair Artists (pricing varies) +  Temporary Tattoo Artists (free)
- Manor Hill Pizza Trolley + Food Trucks (Tasty Maryland and Taco Bar Food Truck)
- Good Karma Creamery
- Schmidty’s Cotton Candy & Kettle Corn
- 13 Farm-Brewed Beers and Hard Seltzer, including new release Raspberry Bliss
- Ample space in our Hop Field for groups and families to spread out

There will also be a VIP Experience (two sessions, 12pm and 3pm) with additional exclusive activities. (Tickets required for VIP.  Purchase at https://tinyurl.com/charmed25)
- Meet & Greet with a Real Live Unicorn
- Storytime and Sing-along with Beloved Characters
- One-on-One Character Photos and Interactions
- Goat and Chicken Sightings
- Commemorative Program & Autograph Pages
- Access to the Private Event Bar for Parents

Most up to date info at https://www.manorhillbrewing.com/event/charmed/
(Please note that parents must remain with their children at all times, this is not a drop off event.)

Kenny Garrett [saxophones]
Keith Brown [piano]
Corcoran Holt [bass]
Rudy Bird [percussion]
Ronald Bruner [drums]
Melvin Santa [vocals & keys]

Newly named an NEA Jazz Master in 2023, saxophonist Kenny Garrett is one of the most powerfully expressive, uplifting, and influential instrumentalists and bandleaders of our time. Kenny's fiery quintet swings into Keystone Korner Baltimore for 2 nights, Saturday & Sunday, April 26th & 27th, to celebrate his latest release, Sounds From The Ancestors, which reflects the rich jazz, R&B, and gospel history of his hometown of Detroit and deeply resonates with the Afro-Caribbean rhythms of Cuba, Nigeria and Guadeloupe.

With his illustrious career that includes hallmark stints with Miles Davis, Art Blakey and The Jazz Messengers, Donald Byrd, Freddie Hubbard, Woody Shaw and the Duke Ellington Orchestra, as well as a heralded career as a solo artist that began more than 30 years ago, Kenny Garrett is easily recognized as one of modern jazz’s brightest and most influential living masters. And with the marvelous Sounds From The Ancestors, the GRAMMY® Award-winning Garrett shows no signs of resting on his laurels.

Kenny Garrett’s latest release, Sounds From The Ancestors, is a multi-faceted album. Similar to how Miles Davis’ seminal LP, On the Corner, subverted its main guiding lights – James Brown, Jimi Hendrix and Sly Stone – then crafted its own unique, polyrhythmic, groove-laden, improv-heavy universe, Sounds From The Ancestors occupies its own space with intellectual clarity, sonic ingenuity and emotional heft.

Join us for an amazing evening filled with beautiful music by the talented musicians of Maryland Winds! The event will take place on Sun, Apr 27, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. at The Chrysalis, Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods. Come and enjoy a wonderful performance in a stunning outdoor venue. Bring your friends and family for a memorable experience. Don't miss out on this opportunity to be part of a magical night with Maryland Winds!

Groovin’ on the Goodfoot: The Sound of the 70s
Nissan Ni & Cylinder Voltage

Nissan Ni is an Asian female singer, musician, composer, and bandleader who is passionate about jazz, funk, soul, and R&B. Inspired by legends like Ella Fitzgerald, D’Angelo, and James Brown, she loves blending different styles to create her own unique sound. For her, performing is about communication and showcasing the limitless possibilities of sound, so she always encourages the audience to dance, sing along, and engage with the music.

$10 student tickets available at the door!

Join the Charles Rahmat Woods Ensemble at An die Musik Live for a program celebrating International Jazz Day!

Charles Rahmat Woods - flute/saxophone/bandleader
Peter Frassrand - piano
Emory Diggs - bass
Gus Johnson - drums

Guest flautists:
Phoenix Harris
Lady G

CHARLES ‘RAHMAT’ WOODS has performed on flute or saxophone with Roy Haynes, Helen Humes, Don Cherry, Tarika Blue, Conjunto Peligro, Jean Paul Bourelly, David Ornette Cherry, Lafayette Gilchrist, Bobby Thomas Butterfly Band, Mosaic of Sound (DC), and other great artists. He has appeared with his own ensembles on radio and television broadcasts, and at a number of distinguished performance spaces and live-stream platforms. His theme music was used for the syndicated Native American cable TV show “Four Winds”. His groundbreaking use of ‘wah-wah’ pedal flute on his song “Look What You Done to Me”, recorded by singer Sheila Skipworth, was used in the major feature film “Something New” starring acclaimed actress Sanae Latham. His recording “Eleven Fifty Nine” was featured in the PBS documentary “July ‘64” by award winning film maker Carvin Eison. A native of Buffalo NY and longtime resident of the Washington DC Metropolitan area, his latest recording on the Rahmat Shabazz label is “Blues For Martyrs”.

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 May 7

Donations welcome!

International Jazz Day Celebration with Benny Green & Warren Wolf Duo
Celebrating the 6 year anniversary of Keystone Korner Baltimore with a Live Recording!

An adept jazz pianist with a deep understanding of the acoustic bebop, hard bop, and post-bop traditions, Benny Green built upon his early years as a prodigy, maturing into a nuanced and sophisticated virtuoso. Influenced by artists like Bud Powell, Wynton Kelly and Bobby Timmons, Green emerged in the late '80s, garnering praise for his work with veterans like Betty Carter, Art Blakey, Oscar Peterson, Freddie Hubbard and Ray Brown. He has regularly led his own groups, playing with luminaries like Peter Washington, Kenny Washington, Carl Allen, Eddie Henderson and Christian McBride, and releasing a bevy of well-regarded albums, including 1993's That's Right!, 1999's These Are Soulful Days, and 2011's Source.

Warren Wolf is a multi-instrumentalist from Baltimore, MD. From the young age of three years old, Warren has been trained on the Vibraphone/Marimba, Drums, and Piano. Under the guidance of his father Warren Wolf Sr., Warren has a deep background in all genres of music. Vibraphonist Warren Wolf is one of the hardest swinging virtuosos in all of modern music.

2nd Annual Rotunda Rocks Returns to Hampden Neighborhood this Spring
Family-friendly Night of Rockin’ Fun Begins May 3 and Runs Every Friday Until End of September

Whether you like to jam to rock, folk, blues, Indie, Latin or reggae, there is something for everyone as the second annual Rotunda Rocks concert series returns to Hampden this spring/summer (711 W 40th Street). This family-friendly FREE 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 on Fridays, 6-9 p.m. beginning May 3 and running until September 27. Rotunda Rocks is open to the public and welcomes families and pets. 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.

SCHEDULE OF BANDS:
May 3 Mambo Combo (Latin and tropical rhythms)
May 10 Strykers Posse (reggae)
May 17 Go Dog Go with special guest Garage Sale (garage rock and hot rockin’ Surf)
May 24 Harlan County Kings (original rock)
May 31 Patrick Alban & Noche Latina (Latin and acoustic rock with a touch of salsa and South Beach feel)
June 7 Barry Prosser and the Vaguely Absurd (classic rock)
June 14 Monkton Road Band (rootsy folks laced with deep country)
June 21 The Natty Brohs (classic rock and blues)
June 28 The Soularites (SoulFULL reggae and Ska)
July 5 Kyf Brewer & Friends (hues of 60’s pop radio, British invasion, early Nashville, rhythm and blues and ancient Celtic melodies)
July 12 Justin Trawick and the Common Good (Americana-bluegrass, country and folk)
July 19 The Players Band (infectious rhythms and horn-heavy ska sounds)
July 26 Gaelic Mishap (Celtic rock)
August 2 Tumblehome (rock, soul, rhythm & blues)
August 9 Kurt Deemer Band (guitar driven rock & roll)
August 16 Barleyjuice (Celtic rock)
August 23 Red Sammy (honest, slow-burn Americana folks rock)
August 30 La Unica (Irish Latin)
September 6 ZOCKO! (surf garage)
September 13 Western Run (funked-up country rock)
September 20 Guys In Thin Ties (Alternative 80s band)
September 27 The Rock-A-Sonics (rockabilly, vintage country and atomic age rock n’ roll)

"Never Too Much" An All-Star Tribute to LUTHER VANDROSS featuring ”Triple” Derrick Burley, singing all the hits including “Never Too Much," “Endless Love,” “Dance With My Father,” “I'd Rather,” “So Amazing,” "Michelle," “Here And Now,” “Always And Forever,” and many more!

DMV-native ”Triple” Derrick Burley has gained national recognition for adding his personal style to every song and performance. He's often compared to the greats such as Luther Vandross, Al Jarreau and Donny Hathaway. Triple has performed at sold out events on the east coast such as The City Winery, Bethesda Theater, and The Birchmere alongside other artists including Melissa Morgan.