Community Calendar

Big Bang Baby transforms ancestral divinity, folklore, and science into a radiant universe of light, color, and controlled chaos. At its center are fantastical feminine figures creating universes and experiencing their own divinity. Inspired by Afro-Dominican spiritual traditions of “carrying a mystery,” as well as Native Taíno Zemi goddesses, LUSMERLIN celebrates the gift of spiritual presence and creation in women. Across pastel, acrylic and LED-lit sculptural forms, the exhibition asks: What does it mean to be stardust, to be a source of divinity?

Towson University Department of Art + Design, Art History, and Art Education Faculty present examples of their recent aesthetic concerns in a broad range of media.

Rob Cook - Take a Hike: Cook’s sculptures and drawings investigate recent scientific research indicating positive correlations between spending time in nature and well-being, primarily through a sustainable practice incorporating fallen trees, invasive species, and plant waste to express his ideas. Rob's mission is to inspire attendees to interact with nature and to take a hike.

Kari Miller - To Whom It May Concern: Miller explores the beauty, joy and complexities in parenting a child with a disability while working in collaboration with her daughter who has Down syndrome. To Whom It May Concern is an ongoing conversation surrounding the impact of the history of institutionalizing individuals with an intellectual and developmental disability. This immersive installation dives deeper into educational policy, practices and experiences with audio interviews from teachers, parents and former students that have a disability.

Electra Lowe - Made From Scratch: Lowe untangles the labor and rituals of home to reveal the hidden threads of gender, labor, and consumption. Using tactile materials, symbolic foods, and altered domestic objects, the installation critiques the patriarchal structures embedded in everyday rituals—specifically, who eats, who serves, and who is seen.

The American Craft Council’s (ACC) flagship event, American Craft Made Baltimore, will return to the Baltimore Convention Center February 20 through February 22, 2026. Now in its 49th year, American Craft Made Baltimore is an annual immersive event that brings together over 400 accomplished artists and makers, 10,000 attendees, and dozens of local partner organizations from across the East Coast for shopping, demonstrations, hands-on experiences, and connection through craft. Visitors can shop work by artists from around the country, participate in hands-on activities, view craft demonstrations, attend related events and parties, and much more.

In celebration of its 200th anniversary, the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) will mark two centuries of creative impact by honoring its legacy, spotlighting its ongoing transformation, and looking ahead to a bold, vibrant future at the Bicentennial Celebration: Fête of Lights on Saturday, February 21, 2026.

The Fête of Lights will offer a memorable experience to commemorate this historic milestone. MICA’s Main Building and Cohen Plaza will be transformed through light-based sculptures and a fully immersive art environment, where guests are invited to express their creativity through light-inspired, wearable art.

Starting at 6 p.m., the Gala in the Main Building will feature a reception-style dinner, cocktails, and a front-row view of a dynamic, wearable art contest. The event will feature remarks by MICA President Cecilia M. McCormick, JD and honor MICA alumnae Amy Sherald, renowned American painter, and Joyce J. Scott, celebrated artist. 

The Party in the Plaza starts at 7 p.m. with music, dancing, dessert, and a parade of wearable art participants from the Main Building.

The Bicentennial Celebration: Fête of Lights is proudly supported by the MICA Board of Trustees.

To view full event details and purchase tickets, visit: www.mica.edu/fete.

Bryan Mills, saxophone
Mike Madison, vocals
Taryne Warren, vocals
Robbie McDonald, guitar
David Dyson, bass
Patrick Cooper, keyboards
Tim Steele, drums

Formed in 2008, Secret Society, the brainchild of Washington-area musician Bryan Mills, was created to bring the “Live Band” sound back to today’s heavily computerized music market. The combination of talent, deep history, tradition, experience and a host of influences stemming from the seeds of John Coltrane, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, The Police, Rick James and a host of others, gives this band their own unique sound and identity. Their brand of “Feel Good Music” was nominated for a WAMMIE by the Washington Area Music Awards (WAMA) for Best Urban Contemporary Duo/Group. The band has been featured in several magazines, including Prince George's Suite and Magazine 33 Virginia, as "one of the hottest bands in the region!"

An evening of dance works by the BFA in Dance: Performance & Choreography majors highlighting their expressive movement and artistic voices.
There are two distinct alternating programs listed as Black and Gold.

Feb. 19 at 7 p.m. - Black
Feb. 20 at 7 p.m. - Gold
Feb. 21 at 2 pm - Gold
Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. - Black

Online live streaming tickets are also available for both February 21st performances.

A stand-up comedian, actor, writer and television host, Scottish native Craig Ferguson made a splash with American audiences as the gleefully maligned English boss Mr. Wick on the hit sitcom, "The Drew Carey Show" (ABC, 1995-2004). But Ferguson found his true voice in front of smaller late-night audiences after replacing Craig Kilborn on "The Late Late Show" (CBS, 2005- ), where his honest, self-effacing style of humor slowly but surely attracted a loyal audience. While other late night hosts like David Letterman, Jay Leno and Conan O'Brien publicly fought for attention and ratings, Ferguson quietly carved out his own space with his slashing wit, unscripted monologues and disarming personal candor. Over time, he developed a number of elements branded with laid-back humor, such as lip-syncing popular songs, incorporating a wide array of puppet characters into his opening monologue, and impersonating the likes of Sean Connery, Aquaman, and Queen Elizabeth II. In more serious moments on the show, he eulogized his dad the day after he passed and often made light of his struggles with alcohol addiction, which ended in the early 1990s. Meanwhile, Ferguson found little time to appear outside his show, though he did voiceover work for the animated films "How to Train Your Dragon" (2010) and "Winnie the Pooh" (2011). Though he did so quietly, Ferguson secured his place as a popular talk show host, giving audiences a good reason to stay up even later. In April 2014, Ferguson announced that he was leaving late-night television to work on other projects.

Full Sail: A Rising Tide Lifts All Boats is an inaugural winter fundraising celebration benefiting the Downtown Sailing Center (DSC), a Baltimore-based nonprofit guided by the mission Sailing is for Everyone. Founded in 1994 on the Inner Harbor, DSC is a U.S. Sailing–accredited organization that removes barriers of cost, access, and representation through inclusive sailing programs for youth, adults, and individuals with disabilities. Through hands-on experiences on the water, participants discover the transformative effect of moving in concert with the wind, leaving with lifted spirits and lasting confidence that shapes not only the course of a boat, but the course of a life. Held February 21 at the Baltimore Museum of Industry, Full Sail will bring together community leaders and supporters for an evening of food, drink, music, and storytelling in support of equitable access to Baltimore’s waterfront.

Japanese recording artist Nanako Sato will join David and Linda Cole of David B. Cole and Mainstreet Blues performing the “Journey of Sound.” Nanako is a concert organizer in Japan. David and Linda perform all genres of music and did a month-long tour in Japan with Nanako in 2025. They have performed at Blues Alley, MidAtlantic Jazz Festival, Westminster Jazz and Blues Nights, Takoma Station, Panama Jazz Festival to name a few.

They will be joined by Pete Frassrand on piano, Emory Diggs on bass and Rodney Mathis on drums.

Nanako Sato is a Tokyo-based singer-songwriter and photographer who gained fame in the late 1970s with her debut album Funny Walkin'. Her "whispering" vocal style is credited with influencing the later Shibuya-kei genre. Sato is an active follower of Linda Harris and David Cole's work, often engaging with their social media updates regarding their performances and museum work.

David B. Cole and Linda Harris Cole are a musical duo and partners who often perform together in the jazz and gospel genres. Linda is a vocalist, songwriter and radio personality based in the Washington, D.C./Maryland area. She serves as the director of the Harriet Tubman Museum and Education Center and is known for her jazz performances and original compositions. David is a guitarist and musical partner to Linda Harris. He is frequently described as a "fashion icon" and collaborator in her live jazz and gospel productions. He co-founded Mainstreet Blues.

In-person seats: $30 / $10 students
Attendees receive a link to the recording to view for one week.

Streaming passes: $15
The link will remain active through Feb. 28

Donations welcome!