This message is from Anne Arundel County Public Schools:

The School Sounds concert scheduled for Friday, May 22, at the Chesapeake Arts Center in Brooklyn Park has been postponed. Anne Arundel County Public Schools will attempt to find a time to showcase these talented high school musicians in the coming weeks.

School Sounds...LIVE!
Friday, May 22, 2026
6 pm
Hammonds Lane Theatre
Free Admission 

School Sounds LIVE! 2026 features performances by Ruby Tombstone from, Here Lies from, and Perfunctory from.

Come join us for an unforgettable night of music at Hammonds Lane Theatre! Get ready to groove to the sounds of talented student bands as they take the stage for an evening full of energy, creativity, and live entertainment. This in-person event promises great music, good vibes, and amazing company. Don’t miss this opportunity to support local young talent and experience the future of live music. See you there!

About School Sounds LIVE! celebrates the creativity, collaboration, and passion of AACPS student musicians. This end-of-year concert brings to life the performances, voices, and stories that have defined the show while showcasing the power of student voice and community through music.

For more information, click here:

Disassociations

A solo exhibition by Artist Lillian Chun

Reception: May 21, 2026 6-8 pm

Artist introduction: 6:45 pm I Resources and general overview provided from GBCC Behavioral Health to follow

Complimentary drinks and light snacks will be served during the reception.

All Ages!

Free to attend

Patricia Barland Gallery

Blending painting, sculpture, and photography, Disassociations by Artist Lillian Chun, explores the tension between stillness and overwhelm. Using found objects, remnants of photographic prints, fabric, old paintings, 3D printed pieces and intuitive mark-making, these layered pieces reflect on the psychological residue of burnout and the invisible labor that often consumes women’s inner worlds.

This exhibit is on view in our Patricia Barland Gallery from May 16-June 14, 2026.

DIRECTIONS: Chesapeake Arts Center's address is 194 Hammonds Lane, Brooklyn Park, MD 21225. When you arrive at CAC and turn into the parking lot from Hammonds Lane, follow the parking lot past Hammonds Lane Theatre to the rear of the building and look for a large blue awning and sign that says Chesapeake Arts Center (Next to the Maya Angelou mural.)

The Weight We Carry

Mental Health Awareness Month Group Exhibition

Reception: May 21, 2026 6-8 pm

Artist introductions: 6:45 pm I Resources and general overview provided from GBCC Behavioral Health to follow

Complimentary drinks and light snacks will be served during the reception.

All Ages!

Free to attend

Hal Gomer Gallery

The Weight We Carry explores the complex, often unseen experiences of mental health through the lens of art. This exhibition features powerful works by artists who confront, express, and transform personal and collective struggles into visual narratives. By illuminating the challenges embedded in mental health journeys, The Weight We Carry invites us to reflect, foster empathy, and engage in conversations that reduce stigma and celebrate human strength.

This exhibit is on view in our Hal Gomer Gallery from May 16-June 14, 2026.

DIRECTIONS: Chesapeake Arts Center's address is 194 Hammonds Lane, Brooklyn Park, MD 21225. When you arrive at CAC and turn into the parking lot from Hammonds Lane, follow the parking lot past Hammonds Lane Theatre to the rear of the building and look for a large blue awning and sign that says Chesapeake Arts Center (Next to the Maya Angelou mural.)

Arts on Stage Presents…

Junie B. Jones the Musical

Friday, May 15, 2026

in the Hammonds Lane Theatre

10:15 am

12 pm

$10.50

Grades 1-5

It's Junie B.'s first day of first grade, and a lot of things have changed for her: Junie's friend, Lucille, doesn't want to be her best pal anymore and, on the bus, Junie B. makes friends with Herb, the new kid at school. Also, Junie has trouble reading the blackboard and her teacher, Mr. Scary, thinks she may need glasses. Throw in a friendly cafeteria lady, a kickball tournament and a "Top-Secret Personal Beeswax Journal," and first grade has never been more exciting.

Study guide, click here

Arts on Stage Presents…

Fractured Fairytales

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

in the Hammonds Lane Theatre

10:15 am

12 pm

$11.50

Grades K-5

Girls rule, as this all-female cast puts classic stories through the contemporary wringer, and finds every laugh in these truly wacky tales. Stories include JACK AND THE BEANSTALK, THE FISHERMAN’S WIFE, and THE TORTOISE AND THE HARE, among others.

Arts on Stage Presents…

Calpulli Mexican Dance

Thursday, May 7, 2026

in the Hammonds Lane Theatre

10:15 am

12 pm

$11.50

Grades PK-12

Cinco De Mayo is an opportunity for Mexican-Americans to celebrate and share Mexican cultural tradition with friends of all heritages.

With vivid colors passions and rhythms of traditional Mexican dance this dance company presents traditional Mexican music and dance to young audiences worldwide. The company’s performances feature an array of regional dances some dating back as far as 500 years. Portraying the rich diversity of Mexican cultural heritage the didactic setting will engage and entertain audiences of all ages.

Join us for an amazing and breathtaking show! SNEAK PEAK

Study guide, click here

Arts on Stage Presents…

Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!

Friday, May 1, 2026

in the Hammonds Lane Theatre

10:15 am

12 pm

$11.50

Grades PK-2

It's not easy being the Pigeon-you never get to do ANYTHING! But when the Bus Driver has a crisis that threatens to make her passengers (gasp!) late, maybe that wily bird CAN do something. Featuring an innovative mix of songs, and feathers, Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical! is sure to get every one's wings flapping. A Theatreworks USA Production.

Study guide, click here

Arts on Stage Presents…

The Magic School Bus

Monday, April 27, 2026

in the Hammonds Lane Theatre

10:15 am

12 pm

$11.50

Grades K-5

When the class gets lost on the way to the planetarium, Ms. Frizzle saves the day by blasting into outer space for an epic interplanetary field trip! But when rivalries both old and new threaten to tear the students apart, our young heroes must learn to pull together or risk getting forever lost in the solar system. Hop on the Magic School Bus for a ride in this new musical adaptation based on the original book series published by Scholastic. A Theatreworks USA Production.

Study guide, click here

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 celebration of the AACPS seniors who have dedicated themselves to the pursuit of artistic growth. This exhibition includes representation from every high school and spans a wide range of media. The selected artworks highlight the artistic critical thinking, expression, risk-taking, and perseverance of these 2026 graduates.

This exhibition is on view in both our Hal Gomer Gallery and Patricia Barland Gallery from April 16-May 10, 2026.

DIRECTIONS: Chesapeake Arts Center's address is 194 Hammonds Lane, Brooklyn Park, MD 21225. When you arrive at CAC and turn into the parking lot from Hammonds Lane, follow the parking lot past Hammonds Lane Theatre to the rear of the building and look for a large blue awning and sign that says Chesapeake Arts Center (Next to the Maya Angelou mural.)

Arts on Stage Presents…

A Terrific Time to Tell A Tale

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

in the Hammonds Lane Theatre

10:15 am

12 pm

$10.50

Grades K-5

Here is a delightful collection of stories, specially adapted for younger audiences. Inspired by the Brothers Grimm and Aesop’s Fables, the stories include The Fisherman and His Wife, Henny Penny, The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse, The Bremen Town Musicians, Stubborn as a Mule, The Lion and the Mouse That Returned a Favor, and The Tortoise and the Hare.

This original musical features bold storytelling and a tuneful new score!!

Arts on Stage Presents…

Romeo & Juliet

Friday, April 17, 2026

in the Hammonds Lane Theatre

10 am

12 pm

$11.50

Grades 6-12

Shakespeare’s immortal tragedy is presented in a very contemporary setting.

Romeo and Juliet fall in love at a party, but they come from families who hate each other. Knowing they will not be al- lowed to marry publicly, they marry in secret instead. Unfortunately, Romeo kills Juliet’s cousin in a duel, and is forced to leave her to save himself. She hatches a plan to allow them a life together, but a series of miscues turn her hopes to tragedy instead.

***70 minute performance***

Arts on Stage Presents…

Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream

Thursday, April 16, 2026

in the Hammonds Lane Theatre

10 am

12 pm

$11.50

Grades 5-10

Shakespeare's uproarious comedy is the ideal "first Shakespeare" for elementary students and a riotous roller coaster ride for teens (and teachers).

***This is a 70 minute performance***

Study guide, click here

Arts on Stage Presents…

Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

in the Hammonds Lane Theatre

10 am

12 pm

$11.50

Grades 5-10

Shakespeare's uproarious comedy is the ideal "first Shakespeare" for elementary students and a riotous roller coaster ride for teens (and teachers).

***This is a 70 minute performance***

Study guide, click here

Arts on Stage Presents…

Macbeth

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

in the Hammonds Lane Theatre

10 am

$11.50

Grades 7-12

"What's done cannot be undone."

Four centuries later, Shakespeare's brilliant psychological drama remains one of the world's most iconic studies of the corrosive effect and mesmerizing allure of power. This intense peek into the dark part of the human psyche is both riveting and chilling. We witness Macbeth's tragic, downward spiral from good to bad to the worst, and as his moral compass disintegrates, so does his beloved nation as it reels from the potent violence and amorality of his corrupt and brutal rule.

***70 minute performance***

Study guide, click here

Maryland Concert Series Presents... Concert Series Presents...

The Regal Beagles

Sunday, April 12, 2026

Hammonds Lane Theatre

3PM

$10 - $25 | $1.30 - $1.75 Fees

Six cool dudes in loose moods bringing you the finest Yacht Rock music from the land of pleasant living! Bring your hat, sunglasses, no sunscreen required, and a cruise along with us, listening to the soft rock classics of the 70s to the mid-80s. Chill out with us during a simpler time, enjoying the classic hits of the Eagles, Journey, Christopher Cross, Chicago, and many, many more!

Ticket Link: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/firebird-spring-performances

Disclaimer: This event is organized by an independent group renting space at Chesapeake Arts Center. The views and activities of this event do not necessarily reflect those of Chesapeake Arts Center, which is not affiliated with the organizing group. Tickets are sold through an external website; Chesapeake Arts Center is not responsible for ticketing and does not handle any ticket sales or inquiries.

The Game We Play

A solo exhibition by The Artist Oliver James

Reception: March 26, 2026 6-8 pm

Complimentary drinks and light snacks will be served during the reception.

All Ages!

Free to attend

Patricia Barland Gallery

The Game We Play is a new series from The Artist Oliver James. A play on "The Debt You Owe," a previous series about national wealth built on native land, this new series aims to put the focus on Black towns, cities, and communities that disappeared overnight. An attempt at celebrating what was created, but also a realization of a current reality in their absence. While there isn't a monopoly on gentrification, it's a game that African Americans know all too well. A game of cultural, mental, and physical survival on the move.

This exhibit is on view in our Patricia Barland Gallery from February 25-April 7, 2026.

DIRECTIONS: Chesapeake Arts Center's address is 194 Hammonds Lane, Brooklyn Park, MD 21225. When you arrive at CAC and turn into the parking lot from Hammonds Lane, follow the parking lot past Hammonds Lane Theatre to the rear of the building and look for a large blue awning and sign that says Chesapeake Arts Center (Next to the Maya Angelou mural.)

HER Maryland: Stories that Inspire Exhibition

A group exhibition featuring Maryland Women Icons during Women's History Month

Reception: March 26, 2026 6-8 pm

Complimentary drinks and light snacks will be served during the reception.

All Ages!

Free to attend

Hal Gomer Gallery

HER Maryland: Stories that Inspire exhibition brings to life the extraordinary stories of Maryland’s women icons through a vibrant celebration of art and history. From pioneers and trailblazers to artists, leaders, and changemakers, each work illuminates the vision, strength, and creativity that have shaped Maryland’s culture. This exhibition honors their legacies, sparks reflection, and inspires audiences to recognize the influence and transformative power of women across generations.

This exhibit is on view in our Hal Gomer Gallery from March 11-April 7, 2026.

DIRECTIONS: Chesapeake Arts Center's address is 194 Hammonds Lane, Brooklyn Park, MD 21225. When you arrive at CAC and turn into the parking lot from Hammonds Lane, follow the parking lot past Hammonds Lane Theatre to the rear of the building and look for a large blue awning and sign that says Chesapeake Arts Center (Next to the Maya Angelou mural.)

*This event is free to attend, however registration is required.

Wednesday, March 25

Artist talk: 12-12:30 pm with The Artist Oliver James and Cynthia Guillen from Kunta Kinte Celebrations

Artist led art workshop with The Artist Oliver James: 12:30-1:30 pm

Patricia Barland Gallery

Light refreshments will be provided

*Sponsored by Chesapeake Crossroads Heritage Area

Join us for a Q&A with The Artist Oliver James and Cynthia Guillen from Kunta Kinte Celebrations on March 25 from 12-12:30 pm in our Patricia Barland Gallery. Art workshop with The Artist Oliver James to follow from 12:30-1:30 pm.

For more information about Kunta Kinte Celebrations, please visit their website at www.kuntakinte.org

For more information about The Artist Oliver James and their current exhibition, The Game We Play, on display at Chesapeake Arts Center, please visit www.theartistoliverjames.com/thegameweplay

DIRECTIONS: Chesapeake Arts Center's address is 194 Hammonds Lane, Brooklyn Park, MD 21225. When you arrive at CAC and turn into the parking lot from Hammonds Lane, follow the parking lot past Hammonds Lane Theatre to the rear of the building and look for a large blue awning and sign that says Chesapeake Arts Center (Next to the Maya Angelou mural.)

Arts on Stage Presents…

The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley

Thursday, March 19, 2026

in the Hammonds Lane Theatre

10:15 am

12 pm

$10.50

Grades 1-5

Stanley Lambchop is your ordinary, everyday, run-of-the-mill, ten-year-old: normal mom and dad, normal little brother, normal life. That's just the problem... for Stanley, life is too normal. He wants to travel the world, do something amazing, something no one's ever seen before. Careful what you wish for, Stanley! One night, the bulletin board on the wall above Stanley's bed comes loose and falls – right on top of Stanley! The next morning, Stanley Lambchop wakes up flat. Not just a little flat... really, REALLY flat! In a whirlwind musical travelogue, Stanley – the ultimate exchange student – scours the globe for a solution to his unusual problem. He's stamped, posted and cancelled from Hollywood and France to Honolulu and beyond. And, whether he's thwarting a robbery at the Louvre Museum in Paris, or "hanging ten" off the coast of Hawaii, Stanley is closing in on his goal of being a three-dimensional boy once more.