Bel Air Arts & Entertainment District

24th ANNUAL BULL, OYSTER & SHRIMP ROAST
2021-04-30 19:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Bel Air Reckord Armory, 37 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
HARFORD COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY 24th ANNUAL BULL, OYSTER & SHRIMP ROAST
Enjoy local raw oysters, steamed shrimp, pit beef, turkey, ham, beer, wine & desserts. 7 pm. For more information, call 410-612-9909, ext 2207.

Gourd Birdhouse Workshop
2021-05-01 10:00 - 12:00 | The Gallery of Harford Artists, Armory Marketplace, 37 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Use a pre-cut & cleaned birdhouse gourd to learn lots of fun techniques for using Alcohol Inks.
Call (410.420.9499) or stop by the Harford Artists Gallery to register.
COVID protocols are in place; a mask is required.
You will be creating a one-of-a-kind functional birdhouse in your choice of colors.
ALL supplies included in cost of $30
Space limited. Masks required. Old clothes suggested.

CELEBRATION OF CULTURES
2021-05-01 10:00 - 15:00 | Bel Air Reckord Armory, 37 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
CANCELLED: Family entertainment, cultural performances, ethnic food, local artisans, crafts, street performers, kids activities, music, dancing & demonstrations. Sponsored by the Harford County Cultural Arts Board, the Greater Bel Air Community Foundation & LASOS Inc. 10 am – 3pm. Free admission. Call 410-836-0333.

KEEPING IT LOCAL ART SHOW
2021-05-01 10:00 - 16:00, 2021-05-02 10:00 - 16:00, 2021-05-05 10:00 - 18:00, 2021-05-06 10:00 - 18:00, 2021-05-07 10:00 - 18:00, 2021-05-08 10:00 - 16:00, 2021-05-09 10:00 - 16:00, 2021-05-12 10:00 - 18:00 and 6 more dates | The Gallery of Harford Artists, Armory Marketplace, 37 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Harford artists paint local scenes in and around the Bel Air and Harford County area. The gallery features a wide selection of original artwork ranging from oil, watercolor, photography, pottery, glasswork, gourds, jewelry, tiles and scarves to name just a few. Gallery hours Wednesday-Friday, 10 am – 6 pm. Saturday and Sunday 10 am – 4 pm. Free admission. Call 410-420-9499 or visit www.artinharford.org

Music at the Mansion Livestream
2021-05-02 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual, Bel Air, MD, United States
Liriodendron’s Music at the Mansion livestream series continues with a free online concert featuring the incomparable SONiA disappear fear on Sunday, May 2 at 7 pm. The concert will be shown on Facebook and Zoom – no ticket required!
Visit http://bit.ly/SONiA for details and streaming links.

First Fridays
2021-05-07 17:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Parking Lot – 121 South Main Street, Bel Air, MD, United States
Come visit the ‘Heart of Harford’, May thru October 2021, on the First Friday of each month! Shop at a unique boutique or store in Downtown Bel Air, go for a walk on the Ma & Pa Trail, or carry-out from one of our delicious restaurants! Our businesses are open, taking all the proper COVID safety precautions, and they’re ready to serve you!
Get ready to explore First Fridays this year in our NEWLY EXPANDED AREA!
Join us in our traditional location at 121 S. Main St and then take a stroll past Black Eyed Suzie’s, across Courtland St (closed for your safety), and down Burns Alley toward the Main Street Tower restaurant at 29 S. Main St. We’re excited to share this additional event space with you which should allow us all to safely socially-distance, and it means we can bring more fun to the community with additional food and entertainment!

Watercolor for Beginners
2021-05-08 10:00 - 12:00 | The Gallery of Harford Artists, Armory Marketplace, 37 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Deborah Ponder leads this amazing introduction to watercolor painting! She will lead you through the paper and brushes you need to start to create a painting of your own. No supplies are needed! Come learn the basics of watercolor to see if this is the medium for you!
Call (410.420.9499) or stop by the Harford Artists Gallery to register.
$50/person includes instruction and supplies
COVID protocols are in place; a mask is required.
Space limited. Masks required. Old clothes suggested.

Mother's Day Open House
2021-05-09 11:00 - 15:00 | Liriodendron Mansion, 502 W. Gordon Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Celebrate the moms in your life by bringing them to the elegant Liriodendron for the free Mothers Day Open House from 11 am to 3 pm on Sunday, May 9. Stroll the grounds and tour the historic mansion while listening to live jazz. Receive a free family photo by a professional photographer. And enter our raffle to win a basket full of goodies! Visit http://bit.ly/LirioMothersDay for additional details.

Plastic Canvas - Clutch
2021-05-09 13:00 - 15:00 | The Gallery of Harford Artists, Armory Marketplace, 37 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Learn the basics to create a Plastic Canvas Clutch! With Jessica of Rosewater Conservatory.
Call (410.420.9499) or stop by the Gallery to register.
$10/person
COVID protocols are in place; a mask is required. Also available VIRTUALLY!
You will be creating an embroidered design on a plastic canvas.
ALL supplies included in cost of $10
Space limited for on-site attendance (virtual access is available). Masks required. Old clothes suggested.

Plastic Canvas - Cardboard Weaving
2021-05-09 15:00 - 17:00 | The Gallery of Harford Artists, Armory Marketplace, 37 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
An introduction to all the fun of Cardboard Weaving! With Jessica of Rosewater Conservatory.
Call (410.420.9499) or stop by the Gallery to register.
$15/person
COVID protocols are in place; a mask is required. Also available VIRTUALLY!
You will be creating an embroidered design on cardboard.
ALL supplies included in cost of $15
Space limited for on-site attendance (virtual access is available). Masks required. Old clothes suggested.

Belle Aire Market
2021-05-10 09:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Parking Lot – 121 South Main Street, Bel Air, MD, United States
The Belle Aire Market is a seasonal open-air market featuring finely crafted artisan items and antiques evoking feelings of a Parisian bazaar right here in Downtown Bel Air.
Some of the treasures you will find will include, antique/vintage: housewares, furniture, industrial materials, linens, clothing, jewelry, and home décor; handmade: artwork, jewelry, clothing, outerwear, stationary, bath products, decorations, candles, lawn art, and much more.

Virtual Brown Bag Lunch
2021-05-11 12:30 - 13:30 | Virtual, Bel Air, MD, United States
Historic Preservation in Harford County
Register on line at www.harfordhistory.org/
Have you ever wondered what the county’s historic preservation program was all about? What is the difference between a historic survey and a designation for a historic property? What is the Harford County Historic Landmark Program and how does it assist property owners? All of these questions and more will be answered at the upcoming Brown Bag Lunch program celebrating Historic Preservation Month.
Jacob Bensen, Harford County’s Historic Preservation Planner, previously served as an architectural historian for a Baltimore Engineering firm, a museum assistant for Harford Community College and the Historical Society’s administrative assistant. His knowledge of Harford County’s varied history, its architectural offerings and the programs available to help local property owners maintain these monuments to our past is extensive.
Learn how you can become a part of a countywide effort to preserve Harford’s buildings, participate in the county tax credit program and ask questions of this knowledgeable speaker.

Living History Performance
2021-05-12 18:30 - 20:30 | Bel Air Reckord Armory, 37 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Join Harford Artists’ Association for a Living History Performance of Colleen Webster in her one-woman show as Georgia O’Keeffe. Presentation will include a projected show of paintings and photographs to help you see the world of this powerful woman who lived into her 100th year. Colleen Webster will portray the long life of twentieth century artist Georgia O’Keeffe, often hailed as the first truly American painter. Tickets available at Eventbrite.com or at Harford Artists Gallery.

BEL AIR GARDEN MART
2021-05-14 08:30 - 13:30 | Bel Air Reckord Armory, 37 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Plants & crafts for sale from local garden clubs & area high schools. Sponsored by the Town of Bel Air Appearance & Beautification Committee. 8:30 am – 1:30 pm. Free admission. Visit www.belairarmory.org.

Acrylic Pour Painting
2021-05-15 10:00 - 12:00 | The Gallery of Harford Artists, Armory Marketplace, 37 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Laura Hofherr instructs us on Acrylic Pour Painting and how to achieve some awesome results by “swiping”. Wonderful fun while learning a new technique!
Call (410.420.9499) or stop by the Gallery to register.
$50/person
COVID protocols are in place; a mask is required.
ALL supplies included in cost of $50
Space limited. Masks required. Old clothes suggested.

SUSQUEHANNA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CONCERT
2021-05-16 16:00 - 17:30, 2021-05-16 19:00 - 20:30 | St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 1200 E. Churchville Road, Bel Air, 21014, United States
Concerts will be held at 4 pm and 7 pm. Call 443-910-1339 or visit www.ssorchestra.org
