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Chesapeake Arts Center "Layers and Light" 25th Anniversary Gala
Chesapeake Arts Center marks 25 years with its Layers and Light gala at the Baltimore Museum of Industry.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Oct 23, 2026 · 6:00–10:00 PM
WhereBaltimore Museum of Industry, 1415 Key Highway, Baltimore
CostSee organizer website for details
Photo: Chesapeake Arts Center via chesapeakearts.org
Reel to Real Fundraiser 2026 (Maryland Film Industry Coalition)
The Maryland Film Industry Coalition's fundraiser honors Carol Flaisher and Tracie Thoms.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Oct 23, 2026 · 6:30–10:30 PM
WhereMartin's West, 6817 Dogwood Road, Baltimore
CostIndividual tickets $100 · Reserved tables of ten $1,000
Photo: Maryland Film Festival via mdfilm.org
29th Annual Celebration of the Arts in Howard County
The Howard County Arts Council's 29th Celebration of the Arts honors local artists.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Oct 24, 2026 · 6:00–10:00 PM
WhereHoward Community College, Horowitz Visual & Performing Arts Center, 10901 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia
CostSee organizer website for details
Photo: Howard Community College via howardcc.edu
Night at the Nature Center (Fair Hill Nature Center)
An evening fundraiser for Fair Hill Nature Center.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Oct 24, 2026 · 5:00–9:00 PM
WhereFair Hill Nature Center, 630 Tawes Dr, Elkton
CostSee organizer website for details
Photo: Fair Hill Nature Center via fairhillnature.org
Walters Gala & Party
The Walters' annual gala fills the galleries with lounges, dancing and Baltimore pop-ups; black-tie optional.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Oct 24, 2026 · 6:00 PM–11:59 PM
WhereThe Walters Art Museum, 600 N. Charles St., Baltimore
CostParty tickets $200; VIP Party $350; dinner tickets $600 SOLD OUT
Photo: The Walters Art Museum via thewalters.org
Broken Spoke Winery: Bridgerton Brunch
A Regency-themed brunch for the Red Devils; 21 and up.
WHO Adult
WhenSun Oct 25, 2026 · 11:00 AM–2:00 PM
WhereBroken Spoke Winery, 948 Glebe Road, Earleville
CostSee organizer website for details
Black, White & Gold Auction & Dinner Dance (Cecil County Arts Council 50th)
The Cecil County Arts Council turns 50 with an auction and dinner dance.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Nov 6, 2026 · 6:00–10:00 PM
WhereSchaefer's Canal House, 208 Bank St, Chesapeake City
CostSee organizer website for details
Keys to the Future: Benefit for Cecil Anchor Point
Keys to the Future raises money for Cecil Anchor Point.
WHO Adult
WhenFri Nov 6, 2026 · 8:00 PM
WhereElkton Music Hall, 107 North St, Elkton
CostFrom $25.75
Photo: Elkton Music Hall via elktonmusichall.com
22nd Annual Harford County Public Library Gala: A Winter's Ball — Revolution in the Stacks
The library foundation's Winter's Ball, with a Hamilton theme, the Bachelor Boys Band and auctions.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Nov 7, 2026 · 7–10 PM
WhereAbingdon Library, 2510 Tollgate Road, Abingdon
CostSOLD OUT
Havre de Grace Out of the Darkness Walk
An Out of the Darkness walk for suicide prevention in Tydings Park.
The Tug of War – 'Slaughter Across the Water' (Maritime Republic of Eastport)
Eastport and Annapolis tug across Spa Creek for local charities.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Nov 7, 2026 · Contact organizer for hours
WhereSecond Street, Eastport, 2nd Street (Eastport side), Annapolis
CostSee organizer website for details
Photo: Maritime Republic of Eastport via themre.org
Read Between the Wines: A Salute to Our Veterans (AACPL Foundation)
The library foundation's 21-and-up wine night salutes veterans at Great Frogs.
WHO Adult
WhenSun Nov 8, 2026 · 2–5 PM
WhereGreat Frogs Winery, 3218 Harness Creek Rd, Annapolis
CostEarly Bird $65 (through Oct 31); $75 after Nov 1; Veteran & Active Duty Military $55; no onsite sales
Flaunt: Werk of Art
AVAM's Werk of Art fundraiser turns the museum into a living drag gallery, with a red-carpet cocktail hour.
BMA Ball & After Party
The BMA Ball honors Julie Mehretu, Joyce J. Scott and more; Ultra Naté plays the after party.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Nov 14, 2026 · 5:00 PM–12:00 AM
WhereBaltimore Museum of Art, 10 Art Museum Drive, Baltimore
CostAfter Party $175 (was $150 through Oct 15); BMA Ball SOLD OUT
Photo: Baltimore Museum of Art via artbma.org
Mount Airy CROP Hunger Walk
Local churches walk Watkins Park against hunger.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Nov 14, 2026 · 9:00–11:00 AM
WhereWatkins Park, 615 Center Street, Mount Airy
CostFree (donations welcome)
Photo: Town of Mount Airy via mountairymd.gov
Harvest for the Hungry: Thanks for Giving Happy Hour
Anne Arundel REALTORS raise money for Harvest for the Hungry at their 21st Thanks for Giving happy hour.
WHO Everyone
WhenWed Nov 18, 2026 · 5:00 PM start
WhereTwain's Tavern, 8359 Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard, Pasadena
Cost$20 advance; $40 at the door
Photo: Twain's Tavern via twainstavern.com