Key Takeaways:
- The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra will perform hits from Motown greats and soul legends on January 16 at The Music Center at Strathmore.
- The JoGo Project will pay tribute to Parliament Funkadelic at BlackRock Center for the Arts on January 17.
- Chrisette Michele will perform at the Bethesda Theater on January 24 as part of her Home Tour.
- Yo-Yo Ma will give an intimate solo concert at The Music Center at Strathmore on February 3.
- The Sun Ra Arkestra will perform at BlackRock Center for the Arts on February 7.
- Niko Moon will bring his country-pop sound to The Fillmore Silver Spring on February 13.
- Rent in Concert will be performed at The Music Center at Strathmore on February 25.
- The Magic Duel Comedy Show will be held at The Writer’s Center in Bethesda on January 17 and February 21.
- The Enchanted Mermaid will be performed at The Puppet Co. in Glen Echo Park from February 7 to March 1.
- Little Miss Perfect will be performed at Olney Theatre Center from February 8 to March 8.
- Nothing Up My Sleeve will be performed at Round House Theatre from February 11 to March 15.
- Freckleface Strawberry the Musical will be performed at Adventure Theatre MTC from February 13 to March 29.
- Havana Hop will be performed at Imagination Stage from February 14 to March 7.
- Play in a Day will be held at Imagination Stage on February 28.
- Sarau de Samba will be held at Glen Echo Park on January 18 and February 15.
- Metropolitan Ballet Theatre will perform A Day of Service at the Arts Barn in Gaithersburg on January 19.
- Tango After Dark will be performed at The Music Center at Strathmore on February 22.
- Black History Month Family Day will be held at Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park on February 14.
- Cupid’s Chase 5K will be held at Wheaton Regional Park on February 14.
- History Hour: Jubilee Voices Black History Month Concert will be held at the Josiah Henson Museum and Park on February 15.
- The Blair G. Ewing Art Show will be held at Gallery B from January 9 to 31.
- Thresholds: A Global Journey Through Architecture will be exhibited at Artists & Makers Studios from February 4 to 25.
Introduction to Upcoming Events
The upcoming months are filled with a wide range of exciting events in the world of music, theater, dance, and art. From concerts and musicals to dance performances and art exhibitions, there is something for everyone to enjoy. In this article, we will take a closer look at some of the most anticipated events in the area, including performances by the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Chrisette Michele, and Yo-Yo Ma, as well as productions of Rent in Concert, Little Miss Perfect, and Freckleface Strawberry the Musical.
Music Performances
The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra will kick off the new year with a performance of hits from Motown greats and soul legends, including Marvin Gaye, James Brown, and Smokey Robinson, on January 16 at The Music Center at Strathmore. The JoGo Project will pay tribute to Parliament Funkadelic at BlackRock Center for the Arts on January 17, while Chrisette Michele will perform at the Bethesda Theater on January 24 as part of her Home Tour. Yo-Yo Ma will give an intimate solo concert at The Music Center at Strathmore on February 3, and the Sun Ra Arkestra will perform at BlackRock Center for the Arts on February 7. Niko Moon will bring his country-pop sound to The Fillmore Silver Spring on February 13, and Rent in Concert will be performed at The Music Center at Strathmore on February 25.
Theater Productions
The Magic Duel Comedy Show will be held at The Writer’s Center in Bethesda on January 17 and February 21, featuring a unique blend of magic, comedy, and competition. The Enchanted Mermaid will be performed at The Puppet Co. in Glen Echo Park from February 7 to March 1, while Little Miss Perfect will be performed at Olney Theatre Center from February 8 to March 8. Nothing Up My Sleeve will be performed at Round House Theatre from February 11 to March 15, and Freckleface Strawberry the Musical will be performed at Adventure Theatre MTC from February 13 to March 29. Havana Hop will be performed at Imagination Stage from February 14 to March 7, and Play in a Day will be held at Imagination Stage on February 28.
Dance Performances
Sarau de Samba will be held at Glen Echo Park on January 18 and February 15, featuring a showcase of samba music and dance. Metropolitan Ballet Theatre will perform A Day of Service at the Arts Barn in Gaithersburg on January 19, while Tango After Dark will be performed at The Music Center at Strathmore on February 22. These events offer a unique opportunity to experience the beauty and energy of dance from around the world.
Community Events
Black History Month Family Day will be held at Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park on February 14, featuring traditional African music, historical exhibits, and family-friendly activities. Cupid’s Chase 5K will be held at Wheaton Regional Park on February 14, raising funds for Community Options and offering a fun and unique way to meet new people. History Hour: Jubilee Voices Black History Month Concert will be held at the Josiah Henson Museum and Park on February 15, featuring a cappella music, drama, and spoken word performances.
Art Exhibitions
The Blair G. Ewing Art Show will be held at Gallery B from January 9 to 31, featuring large- and small-scale prints by students and alumni of the Blair G. Ewing Center. Thresholds: A Global Journey Through Architecture will be exhibited at Artists & Makers Studios from February 4 to 25, featuring photographs of colorful doors, arches, and architectural details from around the world. These exhibitions offer a unique opportunity to experience the creativity and talent of local artists and photographers.