Bel Air Arts & Entertainment District

First Friday
2023-08-04 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Downtown Parking Lot – 121 South Main Street, Bel Air, MD, United States
Join the Bel Air Downtown Alliance for Harford County’s best block party! Live local music, beer and wine, food vendors, and more! 5 pm – 8 pm. For a list of scheduled bands, visit www.downtownbelair.com

Music in the Park
2023-07-26 18:00 - 19:30, 2023-06-28 18:00 - 19:30, 2023-05-24 18:00 - 19:30 | William A. Humbert Amphitheater at Shamrock Park, Hickory & Lee Streets, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Musicians from many genres, including classical, blues, jazz, bluegrass and oldies play for audiences of all ages who bring their lawn chairs and picnic dinners for a relaxing concert at either the Schlehr Pavillion or Shamrock Park. Local food trucks will be in attendance. 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.

Christmas In July Bar Crawl
2023-07-22 12:00 - 19:00 | MD
Celebrate Christmas in July with the Bel Air Downtown Alliance Christmas in July Bar Crawl! Participants encouraged to dress in ugly Christmas sweaters (or t-shirts – it is July, after all!) for the full experience! Your ticket gets you a free beer or house wine at each participating restaurants or pub in downtown Bel Air. You’ll have two opportunities to pick up your credentials and tickets: the week of the bar crawl or at Independent Brewing Co. the first hour of the event the day of. You’ll also have the opportunity to enter to win a raffle basket with surprise items! Winners will be contacted the week after the bar crawl. While you’re “crawling” around town, check out the menu options at the restaurants – many are offering exclusive discounts for bar crawl participants! Also, be sure to stop by downtown Bel Air the week leading up to the event for shopping deals from our retailers – they may have limited Christmas and holiday goodies on sale! Ticket link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/577700476677

Summer Movie Night
2023-07-21 19:15 - 21:00, 2023-06-16 19:15 - 21:00 | Shamrock Park, Hickory Avenue and Lee Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Bring the family for a fun movie night under the stars with pre-movie entertainment. All movies are family friendly. Admission is free. 7:15 pm, movie starts immediately after sunset. For more information and list of movies visit www.downtownbelair.com

Genealogy Workshop: Finding Your Roots - Who Do You Think You Are?
2023-07-17 09:00 - 15:00 | Historical Society of Harford County, 143 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Nancy Kroupa will lead a parent and child adventure designed for middle schoolers (must be accompanied by an adult). The program is based on the TV show Finding Your Roots and will introduce participants to the amazing world of genealogy and the science behind it.

Crack The Sky Summer Music Concert
2023-07-15 16:30 - 22:00 | Rockfield Manor, 501 East Churchville Road, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Summer music concert with legendary Crack the Sky Band with special guests THE JUKE BAND, and Trish & Andy of Chasing Friday
Bring your own picnic or food is available for purchase. No outside alcohol allowed on the grounds. Coolers and bags will be checked.
Food Trucks- Magerks on a Roll & Crossroads Bistro. Beer, Wine, Canned Cocktails, Soda, and Water are available for purchase!
VIP Now Available!
Feel like a rock star with our premium VIP Seating. Seating includes up to 8 guests and a canopy. Hurry! Limited Quantity!

Plein Air Quick Draw Competition
2023-07-13 08:00 - 12:00 | Downtown Bel Air, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Maryland Center for the Arts invites students 17 and under and community artists 18 and over to paint outdoors in a two-hour timed painting competition in downtown Bel Air on Saturday morning, Sept. 16. Entry free for students; $15 for adults. Cash awards to adults; ribbons to students.
Exact start times, rules, and registration online.

Music in the Park
2023-07-12 18:00 - 19:30, 2023-06-14 18:00 - 19:30 | Schlehr Pavillion, 501 East Churchville Road, Bel Air, 21014, United States

Music at the Mansion
2023-07-09 17:00 - 19:00 | Liriodendron Mansion, 502 W. Gordon Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Audience favorite Josh Christina returns to the Music at the Mansion stage to help throw a 125th Birthday Party for the Liriodendron!
Think of a mix between Jerry Lee Lewis, Elvis Presley and Elton John and you’ve got Josh Christina. If you’re a fan of piano driven rock n’ roll, Josh Christina will restore your confidence in the ability of young musicians to carry on the great tradition of rock’s pioneers. Josh writes his own music, refurbishes the classics, and plays a mean piano. His live show – a mix of everything from Jerry Lee Lewis to Elton John with some originals woven in – appeals to all generations. Josh Christina is a rock n roll revivalist whose music provides a bridge across generational lines by going backward to move into the future.
The concert will be held outdoors. Chairs are not provided, so bring a picnic blanket or lawn chairs. If you have limited mobility, please contact the Liriodendron to arrange for special seating.
Food and beverages will be available for purchase from local food trucks.
The concert begins at 5 pm, but birthday festivities will take place throughout the day.
Tickets are $15 for adults. Kids 12 and under admitted free but must be accompanied by an adult.

Independence Day Celebration
2023-07-04 06:45 - 22:00 | Downtown Bel Air, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
The 4th of July celebration in Bel Air, MD is a highly anticipated event that brings the community together in a festive and patriotic spirit. Families and friends gather at for a day filled with fun activities starting at 6:45am with a flag raising and leading right into a pancake breakfast. The day includes plenty of fun games for the whole family! Don’t forget about our parade down Main Street, featuring colorful floats, marching bands, and local organizations showcasing their pride. For many, the highlight of the celebration is at the end of the day with a spectacular fireworks display that lights up the night sky. The 4th of July celebration full schedule of events can be found on the organizer’s page at www. belairjuly4.org

Music at the Mansion
2023-06-18 17:00 - 19:00 | Liriodendron Mansion, 502 W. Gordon Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Charm City Junction – the Baltimore-based acoustic roots quartet – will play a special Father’s Day concert under the shady trees.
From dance-inducing Old Time rhythms and foot-stomping Irish melodies to hard-driving Bluegrass, this dynamic group creates a fresh soundscape that keeps listeners on the edge of their seats wondering where they’ll go next. Featuring fiddle, clawhammer banjo, button accordion and upright bass, this quartet isn’t afraid to take roots music to new places – but always with an eye on tradition. This is going to be a great show for the whole family!
Food & drinks will be available for purchase from Village Bistro food truck and Independent Brewing Co., or you can bring your own picnic!
Tickets are $15 for adults. Kids 12 and under are admitted free, but must be accompanied by an adult.

Father's Day Open House
2023-06-18 11:00 - 15:00 | Liriodendron Mansion, 502 W. Gordon Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Visit the Liriodendron for a special Father’s Day Open House!
Tour the historic house and beautiful grounds, explore local history, see the Baltimore Sculptors 40th Anniversary exhibit, and learn how you can rent the Liriodendron for your wedding or other event.
Open House will be followed by a Music at the Mansion concert featuring Charm City Junction. For reservations and information, visit https://bit.ly/CharmCityJunctionLirio
Admission to the Open House is always free and all are welcome!

Bel Air Community Chorus Presents: Chart Toppers & Show Stoppers
2023-06-13 19:30 - 21:00 | First Presbyterian Church of Bel Air, 224 N Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Join the Bel Air Community Chorus for an evening of top 40 hits from the 1960’s to today! Come hear favorites from Billy Joel, Elton John, Wilson Phillips, The Beatles, Lady Gaga, and more. The performance will also debut a world-premiere composition in celebration of our 20th anniversary featuring the text of a local Harford county poet.
This free, all-ages concert will also be presented at the William A. Humbert Amphitheater at Shamrock Park as part of the Town of Bel Air Summer Concert Series on Sunday, June 11th. Blankets, lawn chairs, and picnic food are welcome, and an ice cream truck will be on site.
Reserve your free tickets at https://tinyurl.com/baccbandshell2023.

The Belle Aire Market
2023-06-11 09:00 - 14:00, 2023-05-14 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 antiques and finely crafted artisan items. With the original spelling of our historic town, the Belle Aire Market will evoke feelings of a Parisian bazaar right here in downtown Bel Air. 9 am – 2 pm. Visit www.downtownbelair.com

A Lawn Party at The Hays House - Cancelled
2023-06-04 14:00 - 16:00 | Hays House Museum, 324 Kenmore Ave , Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Outdoor reception with string quartet on the lawn. The Hays House is the oldest building in Bel Air and contains many stories of the people and times that have built Harford County’s legacy. Join historian Jacob Benson for this special presentation and step back into the county’s storied past. For more information call 410-838-7691 or visit www.harfordhistory.org.

Bel Air Town Run
2023-06-04 08:00 - 10:00 | Main Street Parking Lot, Across from the Courthouse on Main, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
This is a 5K foot race and an untimed 1 mile walk through Bel Air. Both events start on Main Street near the Courthouse and end at Shamrock Park. This is part of the MD RRCA Championship Series. Competitive awards for overall, masters and age groups, as well as random prizes. Sponsored by Harford County Running Club. 8 am. Call 410-652-5850 or visit www.belairtownrun.com

Beach Bum Book Sale - Cancelled
2023-06-03 10:00 - 16:00 | Harford County Public Library – Bel Air, 100 East Pennsylvania Avenue, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Children’s and paperback books – everything 50 cents. Sponsored by Friends of the Bel Air Library. 10 am – 4 pm. Call 410-838-3151 or visit www.hcplonline.org.

Bel Air Community Yard Sale & Flea Market
2023-05-28 09:00 - 14:00 | Mary Risteau Parking Lot, 2 S Bond Street, Bel Air, 21014, United States
Get ready for some serious shopping; we’ll also have food trucks! Plan your own yard sale for May 28th and add your address to our list of registered yard sales by emailing info@downtownbelair.com or by texting or calling us at 443-823-1797. The Bel Air Downtown Alliance will promote your yard sale for you! Check the list frequently as it will be updated as new addresses are submitted. The Flea Market will take place in the Mary Risteau Parking Lot from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. There, you’ll find antiques, housewares, clothing, and more! Interested vendors should visit the Bel Air Downtown Alliance website and fill out an application. Check out downtown’s businesses as well – some will be holding sidewalk sales in the spirit of the community yard sale!

Susquehanna Symphony Orchestra Organ Concert
2023-05-20 19:30 - 21:00 | Bel Air High School, 100 Heighe Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
The concert will include the moving and famous Adagio by Albinoni (and Giazotto) and the romantic and justly popular Organ Symphony (Symphony No. 3, Op. 78) by French composer Camille Saint-Saëns. The orchestra will also feature popular African American female composer, Florence Price. 7:30 pm. Admission $20 adult, $15 senior, $10 student, children under 10 free. Visit www.ssorchestra.org.

Spring into History
2023-05-20 14:00 - 18:00 | Historical Society of Harford County, 143 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Join the Historical Society of Harford County for their grand Re-Opening! Displays, presentations, music, and refreshments. For the past two years, the Historical Society has been undergoing a major renovation. One of the main purposes was to include space for a Harford County Museum to showcase the many treasures housed at the Society. The Museum’s grand opening will include artifacts from Baltimore Town (the original county seat, now a part of APG). Treasured artifacts that tell the story of the county, its towns and villages, its sports, railroads, farms, the good times and the bad. For more information call 410-838-7691 or visit www.harfordhistory.org.

Bel Air Garden Mart
2023-05-19 08:30 - 13:30 | Bel Air Reckord Armory, 37 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Plants and crafts for sale from local Garden Clubs and area high schools. Sponsored by the Town of Bel Air Appearance & Beautification Committee. 8:30 am – 1:30 pm. Visit www.belairmd.org.

Midcentury Musical Theater Masterpieces: A Lecture Series
2023-05-15 10:00 - 11:30 | Bel Air Reckord Armory, 37 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Singer/actor, Julie Kurzava, details a performer’s perspective on the history of three great American musicals, each reflecting the sensibilities of their era, yet remaining popular today.
Monday, May 1, 2023–The King & I
In 1951, Rodgers & Hammerstein continued their musical theater empire with this star making adaptation of Margaret Landon’s book “Anna and the King of Siam”. Written by Rodgers & Hammerstein at the height of their creative lives, this ground breaking American Musical about the clash of two cultures remains relevant today.
Monday, May 8, 2023–My Fair Lady
“My Fair Lady” was an instant hit in 1956, earning this masterpiece of musical theater a permanent place in the American Musical Theater repertoire. Learn about the lives of collaborators Alan Jay Lerner & Frederick Loewe, their working relationship, and the story behind both the stage and film productions of an iconic work.
Monday, May 15, 2023–The Music Man
Meredith Willson’s homage to his Iowa roots has remained a favorite with audiences since it’s Tony award winning Broadway debut in 1957. With iconic roles created by Robert Preston and Barbara Cook, and a new 2022 Broadway revival, River City is well worth a visit.
This series is supported in part by the Bel Air Arts & Entertainment District and the Maryland State Arts Council.

Mother's Day at the Manor
2023-05-14 10:00 - 16:00 | Rockfield Manor, 501 East Churchville Road, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Celebrate the Moms in your life with a Mother’s Day Brunch buffet at Rockfield Manor! Brunch buffet will feature a variety of Lib’s Grill favorites. Reservations required, four seatings available 10:00 am – 4:00 pm.

Harford Choral Society Spring Concert
2023-05-13 19:00 - 21:00 | St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 1200 E. Churchville Road, Bel Air, 21014, United States
The program will feature bright and cheerful music including the final movement from Beethoven’s 9th Symphony, a timeless choral favorite, Handel’s Ode to St. Cecilia, and Bach’s Jesus bleibet meine Freude. The women of the chorus will sing O Virtus Sapientiae, composed by Hildegard von Bingen, a German Benedictine abbess, the full chorus will perform pieces by Thomas Weekles and Benjamin Britten and will premier an original composition entitled Burst into Joyful Song by Richard Maltz, a HCS singer. The Chorus will be joined by a quartet of professional soloists as well as a professional chamber orchestra. For ticket information visit www.harfordchoralsociety.org.

Pigments of Imagination Art Exhibit Reception
2023-05-13 13:00 - 16:00 | The Gallery of Harford Artists, Armory Marketplace, 37 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
This exhibit will kick off with bursts of color as only the Harford Artist’s Association talented artists can imagine! Reception with an opportunity to meet some of the artists and enjoy live music will be held May 13 from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm. Gallery hours Wednesday – Friday, 10 am – 6 pm, Saturday – Sunday 10 am – 4 pm. Call 410-420-9499 or visit www.artinharford.org.
