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Craig T. Dobson is a singer/songwriter, born and raised in Annapolis, MD to parents that were both singers, involved in music ministries. Craig sang in the vocal group, S.M.U.V. (Seductive Music Unique Vocals). The group had major success by wining multiple Radio Sponsored events. S.M.U.V. opened for major acts such as Levert, Wendy Moten, Men at Large, Hi Five, SWV, MC Search, Dru Hill, Brian McKnight, Sudden Change, Boys II Men, Kci & Jojo, and one of the last performances of the legendary duo, Ashford and Simpson.

A proud graduate of Hampton University, Brandon Garner has been blessed with numerous opportunities to share this rare gift that has been placed within him. Brandon has performed for and with world renowned artists such as Philip Bailey, Tracy Hamlin, Daryl LA Hunt, Sugar Bear, Chelsey Green, Crystal Aikin, Rude Boys, and Men At Large. Through his soulful range that captivates audiences and versatility as a musician, Brandon gives his all to the artistry that he has been graciously gifted with.

Keystone Kards are not applicable for this show.

Join us for Baltimore’s longstanding speculative fiction reading series at Bird in Hand Coffee & Books! This April edition features an incredible lineup:

Scott Edelman
TT Madden
Mahaila Smith
Aina Hunter
Trae Hawkins

Each will read from a recent work, which will be available for purchase at the event. Whether it’s your first time at the series or you’ve been coming for years, we can’t wait to see you for what is always a warm, wonderful evening in support of exciting authors.

This Saturday night, the funniest corner in Highlandtown is where you need to be.

All shows are general admission. Arrive early for the best seats in the house.

Tonight's lineup is:

K&H — A ridiculous duo of improv veterans Kathryn Carlsen & Heather Moyer. They perform a fast and silly show full of fun characters.

AlexAndJillian.zip — Unpack hilarious characters and a host of possibilities in this high-energy duo show.

Saturday nights at Highwire are a once in a lifetime experience, every single week.

Tickets are available at the door and online. Grab yours before the show sells out!

Tonight's lineup is:

Three Is A Crowd — Two jovial exes work the crowd to find juicy stories that will fuel hilarious scenes. Even though they are exes, their undeniable chemistry keeps the energy high.

Pocket Mice — Seven improvisers each bringing a unique perspective to create a full and well-rounded world. From the 1970s to the 2000s. From Chicago to Baltimore. From house music to Muppets soundtracks. They are also funny.

Persian-American poet and scholar Fatemeh Keshavarz joins pianist and composer Adrienne Torf come together to make a new piece of opera-theater that fuses Faure’s Requiem, jazz elements, and Brechtian theatrical traditions in a powerful contemplation of the human experiences contained in “female incarceration in America.” This extended poem-opera sheds light on the lives and resilience of women in the U.S. prison system, their hopes, dreams, fears, and day to day experiences, offering a voice to a population often overlooked. Elizabeth Mondragon, Carly Ozard, Shana Oshiro, Louisa Wacott, Melissa Wimbish, and Judy Yannini join the composer herself, leading a Weill-esque instrumental ensemble from the piano, to animate the important original work.

PERFORMANCE DATES
April 10 at 7:30 PM
April 11 at 7:30 PM
April 12 at 2:30 PM

Step into the shimmering world of The Glass Menagerie, Tennessee Williams’ haunting and beautiful memory play that has captivated audiences for generations. This deeply moving story, rich with longing, fragile dreams, and unforgettable characters, reflects the heart-tugging tension between hope and reality—perfectly resonant for anyone who’s ever chased big dreams while holding tight to family ties. As the Wingfield family navigates love, loss, and the tug of the past, you’ll be drawn into a world as delicate and stunning as the glass menagerie itself. Join us at Church Hill Theatre for an evening of poetic drama and emotional depth that will stay with you long after the curtain falls. Don’t miss this regional favorite!

The Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University presents A Celebratory Return to Friedberg Hall, marking the reopening of the Miriam A. Friedberg Concert Hall after a year of renovations.

Joseph Young, Ruth Blaustein Rosenberg Artistic Director of Ensembles, leads the Peabody Symphony Orchestra in a vibrant program featuring the brilliant fanfare from Paul Dukas’ ballet La Péri; Richard Strauss’ thrilling tone poem Don Juan; graduate student composer Zhishu Chang’s Mottle, winner of Peabody’s 2025 Macht Orchestral Composition Competition; and Ottorino Respighi’s sweeping orchestral masterpiece Pines of Rome.

Join us for the return of symphonic music to Friedberg Hall at this special reopening concert.

Admission is free and open to all. Reserve tickets now at https://peabodyinstitute.thundertix.com/events/251619.

THE CRUCIBLE

BY ARTHUR MILLER
DIRECTED BY JULIE HERBER

APRIL 3 – 26

Preview April 2
ASL Interpreted Performance April 10

A group of teenage girls creates mass hysteria as they accuse fellow villagers of witchcraft in the rigid Puritan society of Salem, Massachusetts in 1692. The accused face the choice of maintaining their ideals or conforming in order to survive in this play about the dangers of unchecked fear, the fragility of justice, and the consequences of history.

Get ready for a night of powerful film music. This Pops concert features iconic scores that have defined movies for decades—from the suspense of King Kong to the epic themes of Star Wars. It’s a concert that celebrates the impact of music on the movies we love.

Date and Time: April 11, 2026 at 7:30pm
Location: Jim Rouse Theatre