East Meets West offers a truly unique and electrifying experience—bridging cultures and engaging audiences through a dynamic blend of sitar, tabla, vocals, guitar, saxophone, keyboards, violin, Western percussion, and more. It’s a performance that is not only musically exhilarating but also deeply immersive and educational.
LauraB's songs tell stories and describe feelings and experiences with frankness and courage. Told in her voice, these songs resonate with emotion adorned by subtle instrumental nuances and delicate arrangements and rhythms connected to the earth.
LauraB elevates the concept of singer-songwriter to a different and unique level that is entirely personal, brimming with intelligence and sensitivity and rooted in the folkloric traditions of her native Andalusia, Spain.
Learn classic and modern Middle Eastern style belly dance. Both a social dance and a form of entertainment, belly dance is a great way to meet amazing people and learn about Egyptian history and culture. Pick up the foundational moves and vocabulary of belly dance, while learning about ethics, etiquette, music, and history of belly dance. And be ready to MOVE! We'll explore isolations, spatial awareness, strength, flexibility, and some use of props. All experience levels welcome!
Tiffany Lange’s Monsters and Moons present a compelling exploration of archetypes through character-based sculpture. In this new body of work, Lange creates unorthodox beings informed by folklore, personal narrative, and spiritual symbolism. Oscillating between protector and threat, comfort and control, these figures reveal the fluid and often ambiguous nature of power and intention.
Time’s Breath: An Odyssey in Words and Pictures, a new exhibition of paintings and works on paper by Deborah Brown English, will open at Creative Alliance in March. English’s debut illustrated novel, Time’s Breath: An Odyssey in Words and Pictureswhich also serves as a catalogue for the exhibition, was published to rave reviews in September.
Two art forms COLLIDE for Baltimore City school students! Taking place on the Baltimore City Public Schools professional development days, these camps are chock-full of spectacular arts for students in grades 2-7. Each full-day camp includes vibrant instruction from local artists and creatives about their inspiration and practices.
Opening Reception: Friday, March 6, 2026, 6:00–9:00 PM
Tiffany Lange’s Monsters and Moons present a compelling exploration of archetypes through character-based sculpture. In this new body of work, Lange creates unorthodox beings informed by folklore, personal narrative, and spiritual symbolism. Oscillating between protector and threat, comfort and control, these figures reveal the fluid and often ambiguous nature of power and intention.
Public Opening and Event featuring Boston based author Leah De Forest, Senior Editor of Bloom, an online magazine devoted to authors whose first major work was published when they were age 40 or older, and forthcoming debut novelist (Any Kind of Known Tomorrow) discusses balancing art practices and the craft of writing fiction with Deborah Brown English, and artist and debut novelist, Margaret Hutton (If You Leave).
Join us for a diverse and revolutionary celebration of women in roots music with the inaugural Say Sister! Festival. This transformative event celebrates the vital contributions of women to a space where their presence has always been essential, though often underappreciated, shining a spotlight on the past, present, and future contributions of women in Old Time Music. Say Sister Workshops!
Free Baltimore Yoga is a safe space grounded in community movement. Our sessions aim to be accessible trauma-informed, nervous- system -focused, and breath- centered. All ages!
Kerplunk! is great for younger kids and families! Join us in the Creativity Center every Saturday to create fun seasonal crafts and art projects based on current exhibitions!
The Baltimore yoyo club is a fast paced and vibrant hobby that combines insane yoyo tricks, with music, creativity, and problem solving skills! It is a vast and diverse hobby with room for everyone learn and try something new!
Located at Creative Alliance Creativity Center, Open Minds After-School Art Club youth create awe-inspiring artwork. We teach students creative problem-solving techniques and use the arts to develop critical thinking skills.
Pilates is a low-impact exercise that strengthens your entire body using precise movements and controlled breathing, emphasizing spinal alignment to enhance core strength, flexibility, and posture for all fitness levels. Pilates also promotes relaxation and mindfulness, leaving you feeling energized and balanced. Come with your mat and discover how pilates can transform your mind and body! This class is a beginner class and suitable for all fitness levels, no experience needed! Classes guided by Shayla (@shaylapilates on IG).
Over six weeks, you will develop the core skills needed to host and perform a professional showcase of improv comedy. Highwire Improv's expert instructors will be with you every step of the way, holding the space to make silly choices, explore comedy, and learn how to create art together. By the end of the class, you will be an ensemble ready to host and put on a full student showcase!
Capoeira is a dynamic Brazilian art form that blends self-defense, acrobatics, and dance. It helps improve balance, coordination, and physical strength while introducing participants to a different language and culture. Practiced with music and rhythm, Capoeira encourages learning through movement in an engaging and energetic way. Each class in this series is beginner-friendly and family-friendly, so bring the whole family and enjoy moving together!
Looking for a cozy, creative way to spend your evening?
Join us for Craft & Cinema Night, a relaxed get-together where we’ll unwind with a great movie and bring our current craft projects to life. Whether you knit, crochet, embroider, sketch, or just like to keep your hands busy, this is the perfect chance to meet fellow makers, share some laughs, and enjoy a film in good company. The lights will stay on low in the theater so you can comfortably see your craft while watching. All skill levels (and movie lovers) welcome! Bring your own craft supplies.
Learn classic and modern Middle Eastern style belly dance. Both a social dance and a form of entertainment, belly dance is a great way to meet amazing people and learn about Egyptian history and culture. Pick up the foundational moves and vocabulary of belly dance, while learning about ethics, etiquette, music, and history of belly dance. And be ready to MOVE! We'll explore isolations, spatial awareness, strength, flexibility, and some use of props. All experience levels welcome!
This monthly program will be sharing ways to meet the challenges of daily life by staying connected to our choices without reacting to people and situations. This is an opportunity to discover well-being within your body and mind regardless of your situation. On alternating months, the program will be done in Spanish.
Akua Allrich, a celebrated jazz vocalist, composer, educator, and cultural curator from Washington, D.C., is known for her electrifying live performances and genre-blending sound she calls “Jazz+.” Rooted in Pan-African rhythms and the traditions of the global African diaspora, her artistry uplifts Black women’s voices and indigenous legacies. Her upcoming live album weaves together vibrant Pan-African sounds, reimagined favorites from Nina Simone and Miriam Makeba, and a deeply personal tribute to her father, Agyei Akoto—honoring his influence while carrying forward a legacy of truth, love, Pan-Africanism and empowerment through music.
Capoeira is a dynamic Brazilian art form that blends self-defense, acrobatics, and dance. It helps improve balance, coordination, and physical strength while introducing participants to a different language and culture. Practiced with music and rhythm, Capoeira encourages learning through movement in an engaging and energetic way. Each class in this series is beginner-friendly and family-friendly, so bring the whole family and enjoy moving together!
Spring is almost here and a neighborhood favorite at Creative Alliance returns! Design Easter eggs using the ancient batik method of wax resist and create your own symbols.
Ali fuses classical training with percussive fingerstyle guitar, loop-pedal wizardry, and raw, soul-stirring vocals—drawing comparisons to Rodrigo y Gabriela and KT Tunstall. Her dynamic performances have wowed audiences from Mexico to the UK, earning praise from industry legends, including Brandi Carlile, who said: “She’s ten times the musician we are!”
Located at Creative Alliance Creativity Center, Open Minds After-School Art Club youth create awe-inspiring artwork. We teach students creative problem-solving techniques and use the arts to develop critical thinking skills.
This 90-minute workshop, facilitated by Dr. Sherita Roundtree, the founder of the Greater Baltimore Community Literacy Collective (GBCLC), will help visual artists and creatives enhance their artistic storytelling through public-facing writing. With a focus on multidisciplinary and multi-genre writing approaches, artists who participate in the workshop will draw on their own experiences and expertise to better address their primary audiences across contexts. To better tailor the workshops and future collaborations with the Creative Alliance, workshop participants will be asked to complete pre-workshop and post-workshop surveys. These survey responses will allow the GBCLC to better understand each participant’s artistry and the unique writing-based needs associated with it. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Sherita at sroundtree@towson.edu.
This drop-in figure drawing course is suitable for all skill levels. Untrained new artists will learn multiple approaches to figure drawing while seasoned artists will have the opportunity to hone their skills and further train their eye. Each class will feature a nude model and begin with quick gesture poses. The remaining time will be spent on the artistry of longer poses. The goal is to train all artists to more quickly and fluidly capture the gesture of the entire figure.
Capoeira is a dynamic Brazilian art form that blends self-defense, acrobatics, and dance. It helps improve balance, coordination, and physical strength while introducing participants to a different language and culture. Practiced with music and rhythm, Capoeira encourages learning through movement in an engaging and energetic way. Each class in this series is beginner-friendly and family-friendly, so bring the whole family and enjoy moving together!
Opening Reception: Friday, March 6, 2026, 6:00–9:00 PM
Tiffany Lange’s Monsters and Moons present a compelling exploration of archetypes through character-based sculpture. In this new body of work, Lange creates unorthodox beings informed by folklore, personal narrative, and spiritual symbolism. Oscillating between protector and threat, comfort and control, these figures reveal the fluid and often ambiguous nature of power and intention.
Allison de Groot & Tatiana Hargreaves are thrilled to announce their live album recording tour, capturing the energy of each night on stage. As a duo, they thrive in live performance—responding to each audience, each space, and the spontaneity of the moment. From the first strum of the banjo or pull of the bow, time slips away as de Groot & Hargreaves settle in on stage to entertain.
Learn to make your own pasta, spaghetti and fettuccini, and ravioli, cheese and spinach, using traditional pasta techniques. We'll make a dough ball from scratch with flour and eggs; roll out pasta sheets then cut the noodles and/or make filled raviolis. You will also learn to make a quick basic tomato marinara to serve with your pasta.
Two art forms COLLIDE for Baltimore City school students! Taking place on the Baltimore City Public Schools professional development days, these camps are chock-full of spectacular arts for students in grades 2-7. Each full-day camp includes vibrant instruction from local artists and creatives about their inspiration and practices.
Join us, for a St. Patrick’s Day Celebration with an evening of Irish traditional music with some of Baltimore’s award-winning Irish traditional music scene at the Creative Alliance!
Featuring Irish music supergroup Celtic Corridor (Billy McComiskey, Donna Long, Laura Byrne, Eileen Estes, and Joanna Clare) and Sarah Collins and Jonathan Vocke, come celebrate Irish culture this Saint Patrick's Day week with an evening of Irish traditional music!
Capoeira is a dynamic Brazilian art form that blends self-defense, acrobatics, and dance. It helps improve balance, coordination, and physical strength while introducing participants to a different language and culture. Practiced with music and rhythm, Capoeira encourages learning through movement in an engaging and energetic way. Each class in this series is beginner-friendly and family-friendly, so bring the whole family and enjoy moving together!
Free Baltimore Yoga is a safe space grounded in community movement. Our sessions aim to be accessible trauma-informed, nervous- system -focused, and breath- centered. All ages!
Kerplunk! is great for younger kids and families! Join us in the Creativity Center every Saturday to create fun seasonal crafts and art projects based on current exhibitions!
Located at Creative Alliance Creativity Center, Open Minds After-School Art Club youth create awe-inspiring artwork. We teach students creative problem-solving techniques and use the arts to develop critical thinking skills.
Pilates is a low-impact exercise that strengthens your entire body using precise movements and controlled breathing, emphasizing spinal alignment to enhance core strength, flexibility, and posture for all fitness levels. Pilates also promotes relaxation and mindfulness, leaving you feeling energized and balanced. Come with your mat and discover how pilates can transform your mind and body! This class is a beginner class and suitable for all fitness levels, no experience needed! Classes guided by Shayla (@shaylapilates on IG).
Capoeira is a dynamic Brazilian art form that blends self-defense, acrobatics, and dance. It helps improve balance, coordination, and physical strength while introducing participants to a different language and culture. Practiced with music and rhythm, Capoeira encourages learning through movement in an engaging and energetic way. Each class in this series is beginner-friendly and family-friendly, so bring the whole family and enjoy moving together!
Learn how to apply for grants for creatives! Savannah Imani Wade, founder of OARA, offers an informative and accessible workshop about navigating the world of grants.
Spring is calling, and it wants a drink. This hands-on cocktail and mocktail workshop is part herbal education, part flavor playground, and fully committed to fun. Led by educational and clinical herbalist Brittany Williams of Eudemonia Herbs, participants will learn how to infuse herbal flavors to build well-balanced, flavorful, and functional drinks.
Tamara Dobson commands the screen as a statuesque special agent taking down drug lords with style, swagger, and serious martial arts skills. This 1973 blaxploitation classic delivers high-octane action, killer fashion, and unapologetic Black power feminism that still hits today.
CAN I KICK IT? is designed for fans of cult classic action films, Kung-Fu flicks, and the music they inspire. Each screening is scored live, scene-by-scene, by DJ 2-Tone Jones, blending Hip Hop, Soul, Rock, and more to create a truly unique cinematic experience.
Capoeira is a dynamic Brazilian art form that blends self-defense, acrobatics, and dance. It helps improve balance, coordination, and physical strength while introducing participants to a different language and culture. Practiced with music and rhythm, Capoeira encourages learning through movement in an engaging and energetic way. Each class in this series is beginner-friendly and family-friendly, so bring the whole family and enjoy moving together!
Free Baltimore Yoga is a safe space grounded in community movement. Our sessions aim to be accessible trauma-informed, nervous- system -focused, and breath- centered. All ages!
Two art forms COLLIDE for Baltimore City school students! Taking place on the Baltimore City Public Schools professional development days, these camps are chock-full of spectacular arts for students in grades 2-7. Each full-day camp includes vibrant instruction from local artists and creatives about their inspiration and practices.
Two art forms COLLIDE for Baltimore City school students! Taking place on the Baltimore City Public Schools professional development days, these camps are chock-full of spectacular arts for students in grades 2-7. Each full-day camp includes vibrant instruction from local artists and creatives about their inspiration and practices.
Two art forms COLLIDE for Baltimore City school students! Taking place on the Baltimore City Public Schools professional development days, these camps are chock-full of spectacular arts for students in grades 2-7. Each full-day camp includes vibrant instruction from local artists and creatives about their inspiration and practices.
Two art forms COLLIDE for Baltimore City school students! Taking place on the Baltimore City Public Schools professional development days, these camps are chock-full of spectacular arts for students in grades 2-7. Each full-day camp includes vibrant instruction from local artists and creatives about their inspiration and practices.
You could draw thousands of lines on a map of America that preceded the beginnings of Sally Baby’s Silver Dollars; strands that zigzag across the earth from New York to San Francisco to Standing Rock. Yet each line inevitably leads back to one place- New Orleans.
Learn classic and modern Middle Eastern style belly dance. Both a social dance and a form of entertainment, belly dance is a great way to meet amazing people and learn about Egyptian history and culture. Pick up the foundational moves and vocabulary of belly dance, while learning about ethics, etiquette, music, and history of belly dance. And be ready to MOVE! We'll explore isolations, spatial awareness, strength, flexibility, and some use of props. All experience levels welcome!
Two art forms COLLIDE for Baltimore City school students! Taking place on the Baltimore City Public Schools professional development days, these camps are chock-full of spectacular arts for students in grades 2-7. Each full-day camp includes vibrant instruction from local artists and creatives about their inspiration and practices.
Musical instruments have shaped human communication and self-expression since the dawn of culture. By learning about instruments from the ancient Americas and building and playing our own, we reconnect with nature, cultivate embodied presence through working with clay, and awaken joy through sound and music-making.
Shake out your sillies with song, nursery rhymes, puppet shows, instruments, and, of course, a dance party! Each class begins with a breathing exercise before transitioning into music and movement activities. Taught by Eliza Adams, a Maryland preschool teacher and musician, this class is designed for children 5 and under. Caretakers are welcome to join or watch!
Kerplunk! is great for younger kids and families! Join us in the Creativity Center every Saturday to create fun seasonal crafts and art projects based on current exhibitions!
The Baltimore yoyo club is a fast paced and vibrant hobby that combines insane yoyo tricks, with music, creativity, and problem solving skills! It is a vast and diverse hobby with room for everyone learn and try something new!
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Please note: As of June 2025, Creative Alliance no longer waives fees for in-person purchasing.