Kick off 25 years of creativity at Chesapeake Arts Center’s (CAC’s) Annual Open House, celebrating World Art Day! This FREE, family-friendly event launches CAC’s anniversary year with a vibrant day of art, culture, and community. Explore hands-on activities inspired by traditions from around the world, experience live performances across dance, theatre, and music, and step inside our studios for live artist demos—including ceramics, one […]
Saturdays 11:00 am-12:00 pm, 04/18/26-05/09/26 This class is paced for teens and adults (ages 14+) who are familiar with shuffle and flap combinations, including time steps. Beginner or Intermediate tap dancers may also enjoy the pace of this class and will have opportunities to modify the exercises towards their goals. We will learn a routine […]
Join us for a guided garden tour of the Paca Garden, a beautifully restored colonial English garden. A knowledgeable docent will share its history from its Revolutionary beginnings during the time of William Paca, signer of the Declaration of Independence, to today. Explore the two-acre terraced landscape and formal parterres, as well as the wilderness […]
Saturdays 11:00am-12:00pm, 04/18/26-05/09/26, Room 101, PRICE: $66.24 (WS26LPT7) This class is paced for teens and adults (ages 14+) who are familiar with shuffle and flap combinations, including time steps. Beginner or Intermediate tap dancers may also enjoy the pace of this class and will have opportunities to modify the exercises towards their goals. We will […]
Join Drew Shuptar-Rayvis, citizen of the Pocomoke Indian Nation, to honor the sacrifices and contributions of Algonkian peoples during the American Revolution. Learn about Algonkian and Iroquoian material culture, trade, and daily life. Explore the difficult choices between patriotism, loyalty, and neutrality as Native communities struggled to protect their ways of life. Analyze the destruction […]
Saturday, 4/18, Start Time: 2:00 PM, End Time: 4:00 PM, Room:117A, Price: $122 (WS26KPL6) Create an amazing glass and wooden sign for your front door. Students will make custom nautical sign letters to spell out their name or house name. They will be provided 5 glass squares for 5 letters of their choice, and use […]
COMPASS ROSE THEATER MARKS 15TH ANNIVERSARY Theater Celebrates with a Cabaret of Award-Winning Musicals Compass Rose Theater, a critically acclaimed professional theater and educational nonprofit in Annapolis, proudly announces Compass Rose Cabaret, running April 10–26, 2026. This musical revue, featuring live piano accompaniment, will showcase some of the theater’s most memorable songs since its founding […]
Sunday 4/19 8:30am-4pm. Room: 307 & outdoor location. Price: $116.43 (WS26LB1) This photo workshop, set in a location selected for spring wildlife activity, will provide students with field experience in photographing the magnificent creatures that inhabit our area in the early spring. Students will gather at Md Hall for an 8:30 a.m. overview of techniques […]
AND Relax… Yoga Series Sundays | 9:30 AM | AND Creative Gallery Come as you are, leave inspired — AND Relax is your monthly gallery-inspired yoga series designed to move your body, spark your creativity, and recharge your mind. Each Sunday session blends mindful vinyasa, playful flows, and meditative stretches in the beautiful space of AND Creative Gallery, surrounded by art […]
Creating a New World Vision From Ancient Design Considered by many to be a "sacred magical art", the creation of a talisman with specific intentions written into the life-giving egg, the Pysanky is an ancient means to celebrate the cycles and events in nature and in life. Created using motifs rooted in nature and the […]
Prepare to be dazzled by Opera’s rising stars! The 38th Annual Vocal Competition showcases the most exceptional singers from across the nation, handpicked by a panel of judges from the top organizations in the opera world today. From hundreds of talented applicants, only the best will make it to the Finals stage. But the excitement doesn’t stop […]
COMPASS ROSE THEATER MARKS 15TH ANNIVERSARY Theater Celebrates with a Cabaret of Award-Winning Musicals Compass Rose Theater, a critically acclaimed professional theater and educational nonprofit in Annapolis, proudly announces Compass Rose Cabaret, running April 10–26, 2026. This musical revue, featuring live piano accompaniment, will showcase some of the theater’s most memorable songs since its founding […]
Completely new to watercolor or want to brush up on your brushwork? Whether you have painted with watercolor before or are a complete novice, you can feel comfortable and accomplished each week with this watercolor class. Our teaching artists will demonstrate and integrate a variety of techniques into each week's lesson. With a new subject […]
Wednesdays 6:00-7:00pm, 4/22/26-5/27/26, Room 301, PRICE: $124.20 (WS26DMW5) Soul Line Dance is a choreographed, repeated sequence of steps to music. Often referred to as "exercise in disguise", you will burn calories as you have fun dancing to R & B, Smooth Jazz, Motown, Gospel, Reggae and Zydeco to name a few! No dance experience or […]
Wednesday 4/22 6pm-8pm. Room: 117B. Price: $50.71 (WS26NL4) Bleach painting is a fun and creative way to personalize clothes and décor. In this 2 hour workshop, you will learn techniques to create stunning DIY fabric art using just bleach and water. Transform a plain t-shirt into one-of-a-kind wearable art. Teaching Artist: Nichole Leavy Minimum enrollment […]
Wednesday, 4/22 6:00pm-8:00pm. Room: 117B. Price: $53.82 (WS26NL3) Upcycle a thrift store figurine into a dazzlingly original art piece. A selection of statues will be provided to choose from, or you may bring in your own thrifted figure. In this 2-hour class, we will transform trash to treasure with creativity and paint. Teaching Artist: Nichole […]
Wednesdays 7:15-8:15pm, 4/22/26-5/27/26, Room 301, PRICE: $124.20 (WS26DMW6) Soul Line Dance is a choreographed, repeated sequence of steps to music. Often referred to as "exercise in disguise", you will burn calories as you have fun dancing to R & B, Smooth Jazz, Motown, Gospel, Reggae and Zydeco to name a few! No dance experience or […]
Growing Forward: Showcasing the Creative Success of AACPS Visual Arts Seniors Exhibition Reception: April 23, 2026, 5-7 pm Complimentary drinks and light snacks will be served during the reception. All Ages! Free to attend Patricia Barland Gallery and Hal Gomer Gallery Growing Forward: Showcasing the Creative Success of AACPS Visual Arts Seniors is a […]
tep into the host chair of your very own podcast! Our 4-week Podcasting Class is designed to introduce you to the essentials of podcast creation. Led by John Wist, co-host and producer of his own podcast, this hands-on course will guide you through every step of the process—from developing your concept and honing your storytelling […]