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Experience All 4 Performances
for the Price of 3!
Dominique Bianco feat. Tommy Holladay
Sunday, July 13th @ 6PM
Dirty Grass Players
Saturday, July 19th @ 6:30PM
Black-Eyed Suzies, opener Gage Rhodes
Saturday, August 9th @ 6:30PM
Stephen Arnold & Sea Change
Sunday, August 17th @ 6PM
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Dominique Bianco
feat. Tommy Holladay
Join us on Sunday, July 13th @ 6PM for the opening of Maryland Hall's front lawn concert series, BLOOMHAVEN!
With a voice that bridges generations, Dominique Bianco infuses jazz with soulful clarity and fearless originality, earning her a place among today’s standout vocalists and drawing praise as “a sign of life for straight-ahead jazz” (CapitalBop).
Witness the voice that’s captivating audiences and re-shaping the jazz scene. | Buy Tickets |
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Dirty Grass Players
Join us Saturday, July 19th @ 6:30PM for the second performance in our BLOOMHAVEN front lawn concert series lineup!
The Dirty Grass Players blend the soul of traditional bluegrass with the spirit of jam-band improvisation, delivering high-energy performances that keep audiences on their toes. With a fresh lineup and a sound that’s both gritty and precise, this Baltimore band is pushing bluegrass in bold new directions. Secure your seat now and be part of the experience. | Buy Tickets |
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Black-Eyed Suzies,
opener Gage Rhodes
Join us on Saturday, August 9th @ 6:30PM for the third performance in our BLOOMHAVEN front lawn concert series lineup!
The Black-Eyed Suzies deliver high-energy, hard-driving bluegrass with rich harmonies and standout instrumental performances, led by fiddler Sarah Larsen and a dynamic all-women lineup from Maryland and Pennsylvania. With five stellar vocalists and a deep love for tradition, this band brings authentic, toe-tapping bluegrass that’s sure to get you moving. Register now and don’t miss your chance to hear them live!
Gage Rhodes (opener) is an indie-folk singer-songwriter from Maryland’s Eastern Shore, who crafts raw, honest songs that blend timeless American tradition with deeply personal storytelling. | Buy Tickets |
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Stephen Arnold & Sea Change
Join us on Sunday, August 17th @ 6PM for the fourth and final performance in our BLOOMHAVEN front lawn concert series lineup!
Experience the cutting edge of the DC jazz scene with bassist and composer Stephen Arnold, whose dynamic style and genre-defying compositions have made him one of the city’s most sought-after performers. Secure your tickets now for an evening of exceptional jazz—this is a must-see performance for true jazz lovers! | Buy Tickets |
| | Ahmed Warshanna Presents...Ishta!
Saturday, August 30th, 2025 @ 7:30PM
Tickets $15
BOWEN THEATRE (Cabaret seating)
Experience modern jazz in an intimate setting with Ahmed Warshanna's Ishta! in the Bowen Theatre.
With a sound that bridges post-bop, Afro-Cuban grooves, hip hop, rock, Egyptian classical melodies, and more, Ahmed Warshanna is redefining the modern jazz landscape. A Baltimore-based guitarist, composer, and arranger, he leads the dynamic sextet Ishta!, known for its fiery interplay and genre-defying sound. Whether performing with his band or composing new works, Ahmed consistently transcends musical boundaries while remaining deeply rooted in jazz traditions.
Beyond his work on stage and in the studio, Ahmed founded The Backwater Sessions in Ellicott City, a weekly music series that has become a cornerstone of Baltimore’s jazz and improvisational music scene. Originally an intimate gathering of musicians, it has evolved into a vibrant venue showcasing a diverse range of artists, fostering collaboration, and pushing creative boundaries.
Ahmed has shared the stage with Brandon Woody, Allison Miller, Clarence Ward III, Ted Baker, Ephraim Dorsey, Obasi Akoto, Elijah Jamal Balbed, Jo Palmer, Justin Mendez, and Ryan Hanseler. Through his compositions, performances, and curatorial work, he continues to bridge cultures and traditions, shaping the future of jazz in bold and unexpected ways. | Buy Tickets |
| | Arts Alive 2025: Laughs and Libations with Comedian Allan Fuks
Friday, September 5th, 2025
VIP - Doors Open @ 5:30PM
General Admission Entry Begins @ 6:30PM
An evening of laughter, libations, and impact — featuring comedian Allan Fuks
Join us for a sparkling celebration at Maryland Hall’s signature fundraising event, Arts Alive 2025. This year, we’re turning up the energy with a night of comedy, community, and connection — headlined by stand-up talent Allan Fuks, known for his sharp wit, global perspective, and laugh-out-loud takes on everyday life.
Enjoy an intimate evening featuring an elegant grazing table, chef-crafted small bites, and one hour of premium open bar service — all paired with curated cocktails, exceptional company, and surprise moments of delight. It’s a night in support of Maryland Hall’s mission to inspire creativity and build community through the arts.
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| | BIGKID DANCE:
If I Die Before the Revolution
WORLD PREMIERE
Saturday, September 20th, 2025 @ 7:30PM
Tickets from $35 to $45
Philadelphia's BigKid Dance presents the world premiere performance of their newest contemporary dance-theater work, If I Die Before the Revolution, this fall at Maryland Hall.
If I Die Before the Revolution acts as a fantasized eulogy and valediction for a group of queer people trying to survive a crumbling world chasing them to their doom.
This dance work portrays a paracosm of a queer experience in today’s society, reflecting fear, love, identity crisis, loneliness, death, a yearning for unrealized dreams and a hope to leave behind an impactful legacy. As time ticks down to the inevitable end, the ‘queer’ archetype deals with the reality of feeling invisible while fighting to stake their
Led by luminary artistic director Mark Caserta, Big Kid Dance is a queer movement community based in Philadelphia. They create collaborative, thought-provoking contemporary dance works reflecting on love, grief, curiosity, fear and identity in today’s society primarily through a queer lens.
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| | Francisco Vila performs Bach’s Cello Suites
Wednesday, October 1st, 2025 @ 7PM
Tickets $15
Experience the beauty, precision, and emotional depth of some of classical music’s most iconic works — performed by one of today’s most captivating cellists.
Renowned for his expressive sound and masterful technique, Francisco Vila has performed across Asia, Europe, and the Americas, appearing on celebrated stages like Carnegie Hall, Disney Hall, and the Mozarteum in Salzburg. A protégé of cello legends Janos Starker and Gary Hoffman, Vila brings unmatched artistry to every performance. He recently announced the release of his debut solo album, a captivating recording of the complete Bach Cello Suites on the Inspira Music label and the first ever recording of the suites by an Ecuadorian cellist.
In this intimate solo concert, Vila takes on Bach’s Cello Suites — timeless works that reveal both the heart of the instrument and the soul of the performer.
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| | Julian Lage:
World’s Fair 10-Year Anniversary Tour
Saturday, October 4th, 2025 @ 7:30pm
Tickets from $16 to $66
Julian Lage is a world-class guitar virtuoso and composer, hailed as one of his generation's greatest talents by critics and colleagues alike. Born in California and currently based in New York City, Lage began his musical career at a very young age, and has charted a colorful, ever changing, and ever innovative path since, one that has, so far, earned him five GRAMMY nominations, one Independent Music Award and countless invitations to collaborate with the best and brightest working in music today.
This fall, Lage will tour in celebration of the 10th anniversary of his beloved 2015 solo acoustic album World's Fair, his first solo release, which he recorded using a 1939 Martin 000-18. Like much of Lage's music, the record defies genre, as he finds unexpected connection points between classical music and the American folk tradition. In addition to touring, Lage will celebrate the album's anniversary with a new vinyl release, as well as an accompanying songbook.
Lage's most recent studio release is 2024's critically acclaimed Speak to Me (Blue Note
Records), which was nominated for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album at the 67th annual GRAMMY Awards. Over the course of his multi-decade career, Lage has collaborated with fellow musical heavyweights including Gary Burton, Yoko Ono, Jim Hall, John Zorn and more.
*An additional $1 has been added to pricing which will be donated in support of World Central Kitchen:
“World Central Kitchen (WCK), founded in 2010 by Chef José Andrés, is a nonprofit organization that provides fresh meals to communities affected by crises such as natural disasters and conflicts. In 2024 alone, WCK served over 109 million meals across 20 countries. Since its inception, the organization has delivered more than 350 million meals worldwide.” | Buy Tickets |
| | Historic Annapolis, Banneker- Douglass Tubman, & Maryland Hall Present:
Abby Phillip
Sunday, October 12th, 2025 @ 6PM
Event is FREE but advanced registration is required.
A Conversation with Abby Phillip
Join the conversation with Abby Phillip, anchor of CNN’s NewsNight with Abby Phillip, as she shares thoughts on her lived experience from her Maryland childhood to her noteworthy career as a journalist. The conversation will be led by WHUR radio news host Harold T. Fisher.
This program is presented by Historic Annapolis, Inc. in partnership with Maryland Hall and the Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum.
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| | IGNITE Annapolis
Tuesday, October 21st, 2025 @ 7PM
Tickets $10
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Cocktails and Networking
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Presentations in the Main Theatre
IGNITE Annapolis returns to Maryland Hall — and this hometown favorite is ready to spark big ideas and bold conversations.
This fast-paced, community-powered event brings together local creatives, change-makers, and big thinkers. Each speaker gets just 5 minutes and 20 slides to share their passion, challenge, or story — no fluff, no pitches, just the power of real ideas from real people.
From activism to innovation, art to impact, IGNITE Annapolis is where Annapolis shows up, speaks out, and connects.
🔥 One stage.
🔥 Big ideas.
🔥 One unforgettable night.
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| | Joshua Redman Quartet
Sunday, November 16th, 2025 @ 7PM
Tickets from $25 to $85
This year on the final day of Annapolis Jazz & Roots Festival, Maryland Hall Presents Joshua Redman Quartet in the Main Theatre.
One of the defining voices of modern jazz comes to Maryland Hall.
With his latest Blue Note album, Words Fall Short, Joshua Redman unveils a powerful new chapter in his storied career—featuring a fresh quartet of rising stars and a collection of bold, previously unrecorded originals. The album, born from a year of live experimentation, highlights Redman’s signature lyricism, groove, and collaborative spirit.
Joined by pianist Paul Cornish, bassist Philip Norris, and drummer Nazir Ebo, Redman brings a dynamic and deeply human performance to the stage—celebrating improvisation, emotion, and the beauty of imperfection.
A jazz experience for the soul, the senses, and this moment.
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| | A Charlie Brown Christmas
with Eric Byrd Trio
Friday, December 5th @ 6PM & 8PM
Saturday, December 6th @ 6pm & 8PM
Tickets from $10 to $35
Celebrate the season with a timeless holiday classic, brought to life by the acclaimed Eric Byrd Trio.
Beloved by audiences of all ages, A Charlie Brown Christmas combines Vince Guaraldi’s iconic jazz score with the heart and nostalgia of the Peanuts holiday special. The Eric Byrd Trio captures the magic with soulful, swinging renditions of favorites like “Linus and Lucy” and “Christmas Time Is Here” — blending musical excellence with holiday cheer.
Perfect for families, jazz lovers, and anyone who grew up with Charlie Brown, this festive performance is sure to become a new Maryland Hall tradition.
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| | An Evening with Branford Marsalis
Sunday, March 1st, 2026 @ 7PM
Tickets from $35 to $105
An icon returns to the heart of the jazz world — and the Maryland Hall stage.
Saxophonist Branford Marsalis is a legend in motion. An NEA Jazz Master, Grammy Award winner, and Tony and EMMY nominee, Marsalis has spent decades redefining the boundaries of jazz — from symphony stages to jam sessions with the Grateful Dead. But at the core of his world lies the Branford Marsalis Quartet: a powerhouse ensemble celebrated for its precision, depth, and daring musicality.
With over 30 years of synergy and nearly no lineup changes, the Quartet commands the stage with original compositions and masterful interpretations of jazz and pop classics. Their latest release, Belonging (Blue Note Records), reimagines Keith Jarrett’s iconic 1974 album with bold emotion and brilliance. As The New York Times praised, it’s “a performance that both honors and amplifies.”
Expect an evening that’s intimate, explosive, cerebral — and unforgettable.
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| | Jazz at Lincoln Center PRESENTS:
Great American Crooners
Monday, April 13th, 2026 @ 7PM
Tickets from $25 to $75
Soak in the sounds of the velvety melodies and smoky rhythms of quintessential crooners such as Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, and Bobby Darin when the golden age of jazz returns with Great American Crooners!
A dazzling night of swoon worthy hits and sentimental serenades await when Benny Benack III (Downbeat Magazine #1 Rising Star), Robbie Lee and Shenel Johns perform favorites like “I’ve Got You Under My Skin,” “Misty,” “I Only Have Eyes for You,” “Moon River” and many, many more.
In addition to soaring vocals, the trio of Jazz at Lincoln Center (JALC) favorites will share incredible true stories about the legendary performers who brought these timeless songs to life.
Whether you’re a lifelong jazz lover or new to the genre, this show brings the soul, charm, and rhythm of the great American songbook right to the heart of Annapolis.
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| | Step Afrika!
Friday, April 17th, 2026 @ 7:30PM
Tickets from $25 to $85
Step Afrika! returns to Maryland Hall with a powerful, high-energy performance that blends percussive dance, rich rhythms, and cultural storytelling.
Known for their precision, passion, and jaw-dropping choreography, this internationally acclaimed company brings the stage to life with a blend of movement, music, and spoken word. Rooted in the legacy of HBCUs and African dance traditions, Step Afrika! delivers an unforgettable experience for all ages.
Don’t miss this celebration of culture, connection, and rhythm that will move your spirit—and your feet.
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| | WYPR and Maryland Hall Present:
Classical Music for People with Short Attention Spans featuring the Columbia Orchestra
Saturday, June 27th, 2026 @ 11AM and 1PM
Tickets from $10 to $20
Think classical music isn’t your thing? Think again.
Join us for an engaging and fast-paced concert experience that reimagines the classical music tradition.
Designed for both newcomers and seasoned listeners, Classical Music for People with Short Attention Spans features the Columbia Orchestra performing a lively program of short, diverse works from across the classical repertoire. Each piece is carefully selected to capture attention and stir emotion—without requiring a lengthy commitment.
With thoughtful narration, a touch of humor, and an emphasis on accessibility, this performance is the perfect entry point for those curious about classical music or simply looking for a fresh concert format.
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