Bel Air Arts & Entertainment District

Bel Air Spring Art Exhibition
2025-05-28 10:00 - 20:00, 2025-05-29 10:00 - 20:00, 2025-05-30 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-31 10:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Bel Air Library, 100
Creativity is blooming in Bel Air this spring! This season, the Bel Air Cultural Arts Commission is proud to present the “Bel Air Spring Art Exhibition” in partnership with the Bel Air Branch of Harford County Public Library and Harford County Public Schools.

The exhibit captures the spirit of renewal, growth, and imagination — all beautifully reflected through the eyes of our talented local students at Homestead-Wakefield Elementary School, Bel Air Elementary School, Bel Air Middle School, and Bel Air High School.

The exhibit will be on display with FREE admission throughout the month of May in the Bel Air Library’s exhibit room (outside the passport office) during regular library hours.

To read more about this uplifting student art exhibit, visit the link below!

Bel Air Cultural Arts Commission Presents Student Art Exhibition at the Bel Air Library

Exhibit: Joan Hodous – 75 Years of Art, A Retrospective at The Liriodendron
2025-05-28 13:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-04 13:00 - 17:00 | Liriodendron Mansion, 502 W. Gordon Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
The Liriodendron has the honor of featuring a retrospective of the works of Harford County Living Treasure Joan Henderson Hodous in celebration of her 90th birthday! This lifelong Harford County resident, teacher, artist, activist, poet, philanthropist, and visionary has developed a substantial body of work over more than 75 years inspired by her vibrant life of travel, the outdoors, love, and loss. Many of these works will be on display at the Liriodendron from April 30 through June 4.
The official opening of the exhibition will be on Mother’s Day – Sunday, May 11 from 11 am to 3 pm – but will be on view each Wednesday from 1 to 5 pm from April 30 through June 4. Private viewings may also be scheduled by contacting us at 410-879-4424 or info@liriodendron.com
For additional information, visit https://bit.ly/LirioGallery
Please note that, due to the historic nature of the Liriodendron venue, the 2nd floor gallery space can only be accessed by stairs.

Fly Dance Fitness®Classes
2025-05-28 18:30 - 19:30 | Bel Air Armory, 37 North Main Street, Suite 104, Bel Air, MD 21014, USA, bel air, MD, 21014, United States
Fly Dance Fitness® is a down right booty shakin’ dance fitness workout! Each class incorporates fun, funky, easy to follow repetitive choreographed moves. This format combines cardiovascular exercise, agility and memory retention. One new routine will be taught step by step in each class. No dance experience needed. Wear tennis shoes.
This registration includes 4-weeks of class (May 7, 14, 21, 28, 2025)–class is 6:30-7:30pm (doors open 6:10pm). Purchase one ticket (listed under the May 7th date) and you will be registered for all 4 weeks. The 4-week May pass is $40 and is a great deal at just about $10 per class! Must register online in advance. Sales will close once all spots have been claimed.
Taught by the ONLY Certified Fly Dance Instructor in Maryland, Tina is a wife, mom, Senior Associate of Finance/Owner of her family owned business. Tina’s passion for instructing group fitness began in 2011. Tina has always loved motivating her participants to challenge themselves, step out of their comfort zones, and just have FUN!! Tina has excelled her fitness training with running Spartan Races. She is currently certified in Fly Dance Fitness, Les Mills BodyPump, BodyJam, and Barre Intensity.
In the event of instructor illness, a substitute instructor will be provided to the best of our ability.

Historical Society of Harford County
2025-05-29 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-06-03 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-06-04 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-06-05 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-06-10 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-06-11 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-06-12 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-06-17 10:00 - 14:00 | Historical Society of Harford County, 143 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Historical Society of Harford County
143 N. Main Street
Tuesday – Thursday 9 am – 3 pm and the 4th Saturday of each month 10 am -2 pm. Closed holiday weekends.
Local historical exhibits, maps, plats, photographs, genealogy and 1800s newspapers. Lectures, programs and social events throughout the year. $5.00 fee for non-members to conduct research in the facility. Call 410.838.7691 or visit www.harfordhistory.org

Drop-In Workshop Night & Day Acrylic Painting
2025-06-01 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-06-01 14:00 - 16:00 | Harford Artists Gallery, Armory Marketplace, 37 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Drop-In Workshop Night & Day Acrylic Painting. Two Sessions Available!!
June 1 from 11 am to 1 pm or 2 to 4 pm at the Gallery at Harford Artists.
No pre-registration required. Class is limited to first 12 participants. $10/person with all supplies included.

Bach in Baltimore: Emerging Artists Sing Bach
2025-06-01 16:00 - 17:30 | Bel Air United Methodist Church, 21 Linwood Avenue, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
The Bach in Baltimore grand finale of the season is on June 1 at 4PM at Bel Air United Methodist in Bel Air, MD.

Bach in Baltimore is thrilled to introduce a very special cast of talents: four exceptional soloists selected from our prestigious Bach in Baltimore 2024-2025 Emerging Artists program. These emerging artists will bring fresh and vibrant talent to our exclusively Bach concert.
This quartet will not only showcase their individual artistry but also collaborate closely with their esteemed maestro. Together, they will have the unique opportunity to choose the Bach cantata that resonates most with their collective vision, ensuring a performance that is both deeply personal and artistically profound. The featured emerging artists are:
Soprano: Zoe Zdrojewski
Alto: Marjorie Sheiman
Tenor: Jason Gonzalez
Baritone: Michael Pistorio
Please join them for the final concert of their 37th season!

Town of Bel Air Summer Concert Series
2025-06-01 19:00 - 20:15, 2025-06-08 19:00 - 20:15, 2025-06-14 19:00 - 20:15 | William A. Humbert Amphitheater at Shamrock Park, Hickory & Lee Streets, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
All performances are free of charge, so bring a blanket or chair, your friends and family, and your favorite snacks for a beautiful evening of entertainment at the Bel Air Summer Concert Series.
Please call 410.803.9784 for weather related changes 2 hours before the concert start time.
For more information and the full concert schedule, please visit
https://www.belairmd.org/548/Summer-Concerts

Concerts are sponsored by the Town of Bel Air through the Bel Air Recreation Committee.

Fly Dance Fitness® Classes - 4 Weeks (June 4, 11, 18, 25, 2025)
2025-06-04 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-06-11 18:30 - 19:30 | Bel Air Armory, 37 North Main Street, Suite 104, Bel Air, MD 21014, USA, bel air, MD, 21014, United States
Fly Dance Fitness® is a down right booty shakin’ dance fitness workout! Each class incorporates fun, funky, easy to follow repetitive choreographed moves. This format combines cardiovascular exercise, agility and memory retention. One new routine will be taught step by step in each class. No dance experience needed. Wear tennis shoes.
This registration includes 4-weeks of class (June 4, 11, 18, 25, 2025)–class is 6:30-7:30pm (doors open 6:10pm). Purchase one ticket (listed under the June 4th date) and you will be registered for all 4 weeks. The 4-week June pass is $40 and is a great deal at just about $10 per class! Must register online in advance of 6/4 at 2PM, when sales will close, or once sold out.
Taught by the ONLY Certified Fly Dance Instructor in Maryland, Tina is a wife, mom, Senior Associate of Finance/Owner of her family-owned business. Tina’s passion for instructing group fitness began in 2011. Tina has always loved motivating her participants to challenge themselves, step out of their comfort zones, and just have FUN!! Tina has excelled her fitness training with running Spartan Races. She is currently certified in Fly Dance Fitness, Les Mills BodyPump, BodyJam, and Barre Intensity.

First Fridays
2025-06-06 17:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Parking Lot – 121 South Main Street, Bel Air, MD, United States
Come visit the “Heart of Harford” on the First Friday* of the month for Harford County’s best block party! Enjoy local live music, food trucks, artisan vendors, a beer and wine garden, activities for kids, and more! And while you’re here, be sure to shop at one of our many boutiques, explore the Bel Air Public Art Walk, or take a walk on the Ma & Pa Trail. First Friday ends at 8 p.m., but the fun doesn’t stop there; keep the party going at one of our pubs, restaurants or breweries.
2025 First Fridays
May 2, June 6, June 27* (Fourth Friday to replace July’s First Friday), August 1, September 5, October 3, and November 7
*Please note that due to Independence Day celebrations, July 2025’s First Friday (July 4) has been rescheduled to be a special June Fourth Friday and will be held June 27, 2025.

Plenty of parking is available throughout Downtown Bel Air at metered spaces and the Bel Air Parking Garage. All parking is free in Downtown Bel Air on weekends and after 5 pm on weekdays. Visitors may also use ParkMobile for shopping done before 5 pm.
Visit local retailers to take advantage of specials and discounts held at different stores, and eat at one of the many fabulous restaurants in Downtown Bel Air!
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Abraham Lincoln & the United States Colored Troops
2025-06-07 14:00 - 16:00 | Historical Society of Harford County, 143 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
June 7 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Free

Calling all history buffs, especially those who love delving into the Civil War. You will not want to miss joining the Sgt. Alfred B. Hilton Memorial Fund Committee for their Ninth Annual Memorial Fundraiser. Join us for this free event on Saturday, June 7, 2025, from 2:00 – 4:00 pm at the Historical Society of Harford County Headquarters building on Main Street. Featured speakers include The Honorable William R. Martin, Mayor of Havre de Grace, Mr. Duke Thompson, Abraham Lincoln Reenactor, and Mr. Michael Woods, Civil War Historian. Delve into the precipitating factors for the war and look at where Harford County citizens stood regarding the war. Glance into President Abraham Lincoln’s mindset surrounding the use of Black soldiers and explore how Union General Benjamin Butler planned to utilize these new recruits in the war effort.
This annual event raises funds to support the Committee’s efforts to fund yearly scholarships (administered through Harford Community College) for four deserving students. It helps fund the other programs of the Sgt. Hilton Committee in reaching their mission of Preserving Sgt. Hilton’s memory, establishing a memorial in his honor, educating the public about Harford County’s only native Medal of Honor recipient and highlighting the impact of the nearly 185,000 United States Colored Troops who valiantly fought for the Union during the war. Learn not only about Sgt. Hilton and his family connections here in Harford County, but how you can help in our efforts to locate and appropriately identify the final resting places of USCT soldiers buried throughout Harford County. Donations are welcomed, and sponsorships are highly encouraged. We hope to see you at this wonderful event. Be sure to mark your calendars and preregister now on the HSHC website to join us for this exciting afternoon of learning. Seating is limited and must be reserved.
Abraham Lincoln & the United Stated Colored Troops – The Historical Society of Harford County
Visit the Sgt. Hilton website to donate or become a sponsor at https://www.sgtalfredbhiltonfoundation.com/donations/.

The Belle Aire Market
2025-06-08 09:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Parking Lot – 121 South Main Street, Bel Air, MD, United States
Held May through October, The Belle Aire Market is a seasonal open-air market featuring finely crafted artisan items and antiques. With the original spelling of our dear town, The Belle Aire Market will evoke feelings of a Parisian bazaar right here in Downtown Bel Air.
Some of the treasures you will find will include antique and vintage housewares, furniture, industrial materials, linens, clothing, jewelry, and home décor; handmade artwork, jewelry, clothing, outerwear, stationary, bath products, decorations, candles, lawn art, baby clothes; and much more.
The Belle Aire Market 2025 Dates
May 11, June 8, July 13, August 10, September 14, and October 19* at 121 S. Main Street.
*Please note that the October Belle Aire Market has been rescheduled to the third Sunday of the month (10/19) due to the MD State BBQ Bash, being held the previous weekend in Downtown Bel Air!

Intuitive Mark Making Abstract Painting Drop-In Workshop
2025-06-08 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-06-08 14:00 - 16:00 | Harford Artists Gallery, Armory Marketplace, 37 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Intuitive Mark Making Abstract Painting Drop-In Workshop led by Angela Watts at The Gallery at Harford Artists.
Sunday, June 8 11-1 pm or 2-4 pm — Two sessions to choose from!
No-preregistration required. Class is limited to the first 12 participants.
Cost is $10/person with all supplies included.

History of Flags in America
2025-06-08 13:00 - 16:00 | Hays House Museum, 324 Kenmore Ave , Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
History of Flags in America

June 8 @ 1:00 pm at the Hays House
Free

Flag Day is held each year on June 14, celebrating the adoption of the American flag design in 1777. What did America’s first flag look like? Who sewed it? The answers may surprise you. Visit the Hays House to learn the fascinating details. Free event. Donations appreciated.

Music at the Mansion: Gaelic Mishap
2025-06-15 05:00 - 19:00 | Liriodendron Mansion, 502 W. Gordon Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
The Liriodendron Mansion, 502 W. Gordon Street.
Gaelic Mishap returns for a special Father’s Day performance. Formed in 2010, Maryland’s premier Celtic rock band blends unmatched vocals and iconic fiddling into Celtic rock, shanties, and traditional Irish tunes. Whether young or old, Gaelic Mishap will wow you with their original music while throwing surprises, or “mishaps,” into the hits and covers you know and love. Concert will be held outdoors. Food and beverages will be available for purchase from local food trucks. 5-7 pm. Tickets are $20 for adults; Free for children 12 and under. For tickets, visit www.liriodendron.com.
Sponsored in part by a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council through Harford County Cultural Arts Board and by a grant from Harford County.
