Bel Air Arts & Entertainment District

LYNN FERRIS WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP
2022-06-06 09:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Harford Artists Gallery, Armory Marketplace, 37 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Rescheduled for June 6-7, 2022 ;
Watercolor Workshop
Lynn Ferris, AWS, NWS
Harford Artist’s Association
Armory Marketplace
Bel Air, MD
Watercolor workshop
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!
Limited number of students!
Limited number of students. Call HAA at 410.420.9499 to register
$185.00 HAA Members • $225.00 non-members

Summer Concert Series
2022-06-05 19:00 - 20:15 | William A. Humbert Amphitheater at Shamrock Park, Hickory & Lee Streets, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Sunday nights in the summer are for live music in Bel Air! Whether you prefer acoustic guitars, big band, or jazz, the Town of Bel Air welcomes you with a variety of free concerts each summer! The Summer Concert Series, which takes place at the William A. Humbert Amphitheater in Shamrock Park, provides an opportunity to get your friends together or to get the family out of the house for a while for an evening of great music. The Sunday evening concerts start at 7:00pm and the types of performers vary from blues to classical to patriotic. Grab dinner at one of the many great downtown restaurants and then walk to the park for the concert. Don’t forget about the adjacent Shamrock Park to keep the kids and grandkids entertained while you wait for the performance to begin. The events are sponsored by the Town of Bel Air through the Bel Air Recreation Committee.
Please call 410.803.9784 for weather related changes 2 hours before the concert start time.
Schedule:
6/5/22 Susquehanna Symphony Orchestra: Classical, pop and new music
6/12/22 Bel Air Community Band: Concert band music including Broadway show tunes and marches
6/19/22 Raquel & the Wildflowers: Country rock acoustic trio
6/26/22 Bel Air Community Chorus – With One Voice – Songs of Unity: Choral music exploring themes of unity, peace and joy
7/3/22 No concert
7/10/22 Bel Air Jazz Ensemble: Popular big band music
7/17/22 Seth Kibel Quintet: Jazz, swing, klezmer and more
7/24/22 Fast Eddie & the Slowpokes: Blues, soul and rock n roll
7/31/22 229th Maryland National Guard: Jazz and Rock Bands: Pop and classic rock, easy listening, popular soft jazz
8/7/22 Ain’t Misbehavin’ Big Band: Big band music from the 30s and 40s
8/14/22 Copperhill Bluegrass: Traditional and new music with a sprinkle of newgrass
8/21/22 Duke Thompson & Friends: Music of the Beatles, Elton John, The Who, Billy Joel, Blues, Bluegrass and Gershwin

BEL AIR TOWN RUN
2022-06-05 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
2022-06-04 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.

FIRST FRIDAY
2022-06-03 17:00 - 20:00, 2022-05-06 17:00 - 20:00 | 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

OH, THE STORIES WE CAN TELL SERIES
2022-05-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Historical Society of Harford County, 143 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Guest speaker Todd Holden. 7 pm – 9 pm. For more information call 410-838-7691 or visit www.HarfordHistory.org

WYETH ON WYETH FEATURING VICTORIA WYETH
2022-05-20 17:00 - 20:00 | Bel Air Reckord Armory, 37 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Slide show and presentation of the life and works of her uncle, Jamie Wyeth given by Victoria Wyeth. Sponsored by Harford Artists Association. 5 pm – 8 pm. Tickets $50. For tickets and more information, call 410-420-9499 or visit www.artinharford.org

BEL AIR GARDEN MART
2022-05-20 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.

AROUND TOWN ART SHOW
2022-05-14 13:00 - 16:00 | Harford Artists Gallery, Armory Marketplace, 37 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
A great chance to see local businesses and neighborhoods through the eyes of local artists! Exhibit open May 5 – July 3, 2022. Reception will be held May 14th from 1:00 – 4:00pm. Gallery hours, Wednesday – Friday 10 am – 6 pm, Saturday – Sunday 10 am – 4 pm. Call 410-420-9499 or visit www.artinharford.org.

GENEALOGY WORKSHOP
2022-05-11 19:00 - 21:00, 2022-04-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Virtual, Bel Air, MD, United States
Monthly topics vary and can be found on the Historical Society’s website on the events page. Registration is required for this virtual presentation on genealogy. Call 410-838-7691 or visit www.HarfordHistory.org.

BROWN BAG LUNCH SERIES
2022-05-10 12:30 - 13:30 | Virtual, Bel Air, MD, United States
BROWN BAG LUNCH SERIES – THE STAR-SPANGLED BANNER TRAIL
Virtual presentation by guest speaker Katherine Marks.12:30 pm – 1:30 pm. Admission is free but must register. Call 410-838-7691 or visit
www.HarfordHistory.org.

MOTHER’S DAY OPEN HOUSE
2022-05-08 11:00 - 15:00 | Liriodendron Mansion, 502 W. Gordon Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Bring mom to the historic Liriodendron on Mother’s Day! Have a relaxing stroll around our lovely grounds, tour the beautiful mansion, enjoy music and light refreshments, and take in the art exhibition. 11 am – 3 pm. For tickets and information visit www.liriodendron.com

MOTHER’S DAY AT THE MANOR
2022-05-08 09:00 - 16:00 | Rockfield Manor, 501 East Churchville Road, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Mother’s Day brunch presented by Lib’s Grill. 9 am – 4 pm. For more information, call 410-638-4565 or visit www.rockfieldmanor.com or libsgrill.com.

THE BELLE AIRE MARKET
2022-05-08 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

HARFORD CHORAL SOCIETY CONCERT
2022-05-07 19:00 - 20:30 | St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 1200 E. Churchville Road, Bel Air, 21014, United States
HARFORD CHORAL SOCIETY PRESENTS “SING, YE MUSES”
The chorus will perform another season of sumptuous choral music under the direction of Kathryn Locke in the resonant and beautiful sanctuary of St. Matthew’s. 7 pm. For ticket prices and purchasing, visit www.harfordchoralsociety.org

CELEBRATION OF CULTURES
2022-05-07 10:00 - 16:00 | Bel Air Reckord Armory, 37 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
This free family day is packed with live performances demonstrating talents and traditions from many lands ranging from belly dancing, Scottish dance teams, martial arts demonstrations and more. Attendees will experience local art which celebrates the diversity that makes up Harford County. Artists will be selling and demonstrating their crafts. The world fare tables and cultural booths take advantage of the opportunity to provide knowledge of the traditions of our world and how they have integrated into our diverse society today. The children’s garden outside will be filled with a variety of activities including face painting, interactive performances, storytelling and crafts. Food from around the world will be available for purchase. Sponsored by the Harford County Cultural Arts Board, the Greater Bel Air Community Foundation and LASOS, Inc. 10 am – 3 pm. Admission is free. Call 410-836-0333.

Play: Gilligan's Blackout
2022-04-29 20:00 - 21:30 | Bel Air Reckord Armory, 37 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Gilligan’s Blackout is a play about six passengers who are floundering on the stormy seas of alcoholism and find recovery after being shipwrecked on a deserted island. Absolutely hilarious action-packed play filled with laughs and merriment! This is a show not to be missed, for we could all use a good belly laugh these days!
This performance is through The Dysfunctional Players which is a group of recovered people who perform plays that, while comedic in nature, carry the message of recovery from alcohol and substance abuse. The performance will raise money and awareness for the recovery community with all proceeds go to Homecoming Project in Bel Air.
Tickets may be purchased by calling 443-752-8065.

Intro Acrylic Pour Painting
2022-04-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Bel Air Reckord Armory, 37 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Come Explore Your Creativity!
Enjoy a relaxed, fun morning learning the unique craft of fluid art with HAA artist, Laura Hofherr
In this class, you will be creating a one-of-a-kind, beautiful 12” x 12” painting using the Flip Cup technique and a 6” x 6” painting using the Reverse Dip technique in your choice of colors. Bring your friends and family to create a special occasion!
Call 410.420.9499 to register

BROWN BAG LUNCH SERIES
2022-04-12 12:30 - 13:30 | Virtual, Bel Air, MD, United States
BROWN BAG LUNCH SERIES – THE FLOWERS THAT BLOOM IN SPRING – MYTH, MYSTERY, AND MALFEASANCE
Virtual presentation by guest speaker Meg Algren, Master Gardner. 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm. Admission is free but must register. Call 410-838-7691 or visit
www.HarfordHistory.org.

SPRING BOOK SALE
2022-04-11 10:00 - 18:00, 2022-04-09 10:00 - 16:30, 2022-04-08 10:00 - 16:30, 2022-04-07 10:00 - 18:30 | Harford County Public Library – Bel Air, 100 East Pennsylvania Avenue, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Paperback, hardback and children’s books plus CDs will be available at the multi-day sale which is sponsored by Friends of the Bel Air Library. Call 410-638-3151 for more information. A Members Only event will be held on Thursday, April 7th from 10:00am – 6:30pm and you can join at the door. The sale will be open to the public 10:00am – 4:30 Friday and Saturday. Plus on Monday, April 11th, you can take advantage of $5 a bag!

ANNUAL KITE FESTIVAL
2022-04-09 10:00 - 16:00 | Rockfield Park Ball Fields, 501 E. Churchville Road, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
The Town of Bel Air Kite Festival offers kite flying for kids of all ages along with great music and food for the whole family. Volunteers will be on hand to help kite flying novices. Sponsored by the Town of Bel Air and APGFCU Federal Credit Union. Free kites while supplies last. Due to the limited supply, please only one free kite per child present at the festival.
Event Date: April 9, 2022 (rain date April 10, 2022)
Event Time: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Event Location: Rockfield Park Ball Fields, 501 E. Churchville Road, Bel Air, MD 21014
Event Parking: Free Shuttle Bus Parking for the Bel Air Kite Festival is available at the Bel Air Parking Garage. Limited free parking is available at the Rockfield Park Play Ground & Ball Field lots and the rear lot at John Carroll School (see Kite Festival Parking Map). No parking at Rockfield Manor House lots and no parking at John Carroll School front lot or loop (due to other events).
Event Food Trucks: Kona Ice, Cowboy Eats, and Love.Crust.Pizza
Premier Event Sponsor: APGFCU Federal Credit Union.
Event Contact: Michael L. Krantz, Dir. of HR/Admin./Town Clerk
Phone: (410) 638-4550

KITE FESTIVAL
2022-04-09 10:00 - 16:00 | Rockfield Park Ball Fields, 501 E. Churchville Road, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Kite flying for kids of all ages along with great music & food for the whole family. Volunteers will be on hand to help kite flying novices. Sponsored by the Town of Bel Air & APG Federal Credit Union. Rain date: April 10. 10 am – 4 pm. Admission is free & free kites will be distributed while supplies last. Call 410-638-4550.

A SWINGING NIGHT OF FUN!
2022-03-30 19:00 - 20:30 | Bel Air Reckord Armory, 37 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Ain’t Misbehavin’ Big Band will bring you all the standards you love from the 20’s, 30’s, 40’s 50’s and more! Vocalist, Brenda Blackwell, is joined by singer/comedian, Larry Noto, for a night of music, laughs and swing! Noto features the songs of Frank Sinatra and has opened for comedians such as Brad Garrett, Robert Klein, and Paul Reiser, and is the author of the book “The Opening Act.” It’ll be a swinging good time for all!!!
Tickets ($10) are required and may be purchased at www.belairarmory.org, or at the door (cash/check accepted, seating is limited). The Bel Air Armory will follow any current Covid-19 mandates.
Sponsored in part by the Town of Bel Air Cultural Arts Commission.

Take a Chance on Art
2022-03-26 16:00 - 19:00 | Bel Air Reckord Armory, 37 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
HAA’s lottery style auction and a heck of a good time! Go home with a piece of art valued at over $75!!
$100 per couple and everyone goes home with a piece of art valued at over $75!! Everyone will enjoy music, fabulous art, light fare, wine and great conversation. We will finish the evening with a lively round of numbers being called to see who gets to take home which of their favorite pieces of art. Just want to come enjoy the evening? Tickets to enjoy music, fabulous art, light fare, wine and great conversation are only $25 per person. All proceeds go towards our mission of promoting Art in Harford County and our events, programs and community outreach. 2022 will see Harford Artists’ partner with Black Eyed Suzie’s , a locally owned restaurant and venue space here in Bel Air. Brian Acquavella, the owner of Black Eyed Suzie’s, donates the labor and staff to prepare meals for people in need throughout the year. Harford Artists’ Association, Inc. will be donating 10% of ALL tickets sold for Take a Chance on Art to Black Eyed Suzie’s to be used to purchase food and packaging for this year-long project.
