This performance troupe brings together Latin American teens to encourage self-expression and promote team building through traditional Mexican and Latin American dance.
Learn to move like you mean it. This class breaks down the art of heels performance — from commanding walks and sharp choreography to the kind of stage presence that stops a room. Students will cover heel technique and footwork, performance styling and body movement, choreography fundamentals, and how to perform with confidence and intention. Whether you've never worn a heel on stage or you're ready to sharpen your skills, this class meets you exactly where you are.
Step into the world of classic burlesque — where glamour, history, and self-expression meet. In this introductory workshop, Aquarius Moon guides you through the foundational techniques of the art form while celebrating the rich legacy of burlesque performance. Students will cover classic bumps, grinds, and shimmies, the showgirl stance and stage presence, and how to strut like a true burlesque queen. Each session focuses on a signature technique and prop — come prepared!
This performance troupe brings together Latin American teens to encourage self-expression and promote team building through traditional Mexican and Latin American dance.
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. Classes are beginner and family-friendly. Each class in the series you learn a new skill. Come yourself, or bring the whole family and enjoy moving together!
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!
Ever wonder how latex clothing is made? Wanted to feel latex against your body? Or just wanted to look shiny? Hosted by NYC burlesque performer and producer
Calamity Chang, Shine Onstage: Make Your Own Latex Bra, is a beginner-friendly DIY workshop where you’ll learn the basics of creating your own latex clothing in a fun, supportive environment.
Come Monkey around with the award winning Primate himself, The Evil Hate Monkey! In this class you will be led through a series of theater type games that will help you break down your inhibitions, get out of your head and be free to discover new possibilities. There will be an emphasis on working with props, whether it’s a boa, a glove, a shoe or even a banana, there is always room to see that prop/costume piece in a different perspective.
Whether you perform burlesque, drag, circus, comedy, music, magic, or another variety art, this workshop is designed to help you create a polished, memorable act that stands out on the festival stage. Join Maria Bella, producer of The Charm City Burlesque & Variety Festival, for an insider's look at what producers and selection committees actually look for—from concept, pacing, music, and storytelling to professionalism, applications, and common mistakes that can cost performers a spot.
Explore the magic of sound and clay in this hands-on, intergenerational rattle-making workshop for children ages 7+ and their parents or caregivers. Together, participants will discover ancient musical instruments of the Americas and explore how rattles have long been used for storytelling, celebration, and connection across cultures and time.
This performance troupe brings together Latin American teens to encourage self-expression and promote team building through traditional Mexican and Latin American dance.
Embrace your imagination in this stylized character design and development class! Come ready to hone your creativity, dream up fantastical characters, and watch them come to life as you draw them.
With a focus on illustration, anime, and comic books, you can unlock new styles and techniques OR hone your own unique style under the guidance of professional artist and dreamer Lydia Ethem.
Whether you're brand new to drag or already have some experience and want to sharpen your skills, this 4-class series is your chance to take a deep dive into the revolutionary art of drag. Come for a fun, supportive introduction to the artform and leave with new skills and a taste of what it feels like to go from concept to performance. Each week will cover a different topic and will build on previous weeks.
This performance troupe brings together Latin American teens to encourage self-expression and promote team building through traditional Mexican and Latin American dance.
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. Classes are beginner and family-friendly. Each class in the series you learn a new skill. Come yourself, or bring the whole family and enjoy moving together!
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.
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!
For 27 years our community has been making Baltimore shine. Come create your favorite Patterson Park animal lantern with us! Maybe a duck, squirrel, or Oriole bird? We can’t wait to see what you’ll create. Bring your lantern back to our spectacular parade on Saturday, October 24th (rain date: October 25th) and you can shine bright through the night!
School of Magic Arts celebrates our favorite holiday with our popular Potions Workshop! Take a slightly spooky, slightly silly journey into the world of chemical-reaction-based stage magic. We’ll be making astonishing potions that grow, vanish, and even do color changes. Your monsters will be the hit of the block as they show off their new skills for Halloween!
This performance troupe brings together Latin American teens to encourage self-expression and promote team building through traditional Mexican and Latin American dance.
This performance troupe brings together Latin American teens to encourage self-expression and promote team building through traditional Mexican and Latin American dance.
After six weeks of mastering the fundamentals of improv comedy, these students are ready to take the stage! Join us for a night of spontaneous comedy as these newfound performers put everything they've learned into action. Come out and support local comedy!
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. Classes are beginner and family-friendly. Each class in the series you learn a new skill. Come yourself, or bring the whole family and enjoy moving together!
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!
Join magic and occult expert Michael M. Hughes for a provocative and highly visual introduction to the legends, history, and modern practice of witchcraft. This 90-minute presentation, which sold out last year, will delve deep into the dark myths and surprising realities of witchcraft, from legends of the ancient era to today’s world of Instagram and TikTok witches.
Explore the magic of sound and clay in this hands-on, intergenerational rattle-making workshop for children ages 7+ and their parents or caregivers. Together, participants will discover ancient musical instruments of the Americas and explore how rattles have long been used for storytelling, celebration, and connection across cultures and time.
Explora la magia del sonido y la arcilla en este taller práctico e intergeneracional de creación de sonajas para niños a partir de los 7 años, junto con sus padres, madres o cuidadores. Juntos, los participantes descubrirán antiguos instrumentos musicales de las Américas y explorarán cómo las sonajas se han utilizado durante mucho tiempo para contar historias, celebrar y crear vínculos a través de las culturas y el tiempo.
Grab a drink and create your favorite Patterson Park animal lantern with us! Drink Specials! Halloween Dance Music! Horror Films! And Lanterns Galore! Adults only for this class. Come hang out and have fun.
In this fun and engaging day-long course, you will be introduced to the world of the tarot, a centuries-old system of divination and self-knowledge. You will learn how to read the cards through a simple, highly visual system and get direct, hands-on experience from a knowledgeable professional instructor. Best of all, there is no memorization required—just a willingness to engage with these powerful symbols through your active imagination.
For 27 years our community has been making Baltimore shine. Come create your favorite Patterson Park animal lantern with us! Maybe a duck, squirrel, or Oriole bird? We can’t wait to see what you’ll create. Bring your lantern back to our spectacular parade on Saturday, October 24th (rain date: October 25th) and you can shine bright through the night!
This New Orleans cooking class is a flavorful, hands-on experience that brings the heart of Louisiana cuisine to life. Rooted in Creole and Cajun traditions, this classes teach you how to prepare iconic regional dishes while sharing the rich history and cultural influences that make the city’s food so unique.
This performance troupe brings together Latin American teens to encourage self-expression and promote team building through traditional Mexican and Latin American dance.
Whether you're brand new to drag or already have some experience and want to sharpen your skills, this 4-class series is your chance to take a deep dive into the revolutionary art of drag. Come for a fun, supportive introduction to the artform and leave with new skills and a taste of what it feels like to go from concept to performance. Each week will cover a different topic and will build on previous weeks.
This performance troupe brings together Latin American teens to encourage self-expression and promote team building through traditional Mexican and Latin American dance.
For 27 years our community has been making Baltimore shine. Come create your favorite Patterson Park animal lantern with us! Maybe a duck, squirrel, or Oriole bird? We can’t wait to see what you’ll create. Bring your lantern back to our spectacular parade on Saturday, October 24th (rain date: October 25th) and you can shine bright through the night!
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.
You, But Funnier is a dynamic, experiential workshop that helps writers, performers, and other humans find their authentic voice—and make it funny. Developed through workshops at venues including The Lyric Hyperion, Second City, Actors Comedy Studio, Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health, UCLA Extension, and The Skirball Cultural Center, You, But Funnier is rooted in real-time discovery—where participants don’t just learn techniques, they uncover their real stories and experience what happens to their comedy when they tell the truth. This isn’t about joke-writing formulas. It’s about uncovering what’s alive, specific, complicated, and true—and then beginning to shape it so it connects with an audience.
This performance troupe brings together Latin American teens to encourage self-expression and promote team building through traditional Mexican and Latin American dance.
Learn to move like you mean it. This class breaks down the art of heels performance — from commanding walks and sharp choreography to the kind of stage presence that stops a room. Students will cover heel technique and footwork, performance styling and body movement, choreography fundamentals, and how to perform with confidence and intention. Whether you've never worn a heel on stage or you're ready to sharpen your skills, this class meets you exactly where you are.
Step into the world of classic burlesque — where glamour, history, and self-expression meet. In this introductory workshop, Aquarius Moon guides you through the foundational techniques of the art form while celebrating the rich legacy of burlesque performance. Students will cover classic bumps, grinds, and shimmies, the showgirl stance and stage presence, and how to strut like a true burlesque queen. Each session focuses on a signature technique and prop — come prepared!
This performance troupe brings together Latin American teens to encourage self-expression and promote team building through traditional Mexican and Latin American dance.
Oyster/ Scallop Shell painting and decoupage- Create some beautiful items for your home decor in this easy to make craft! Participants can use 3 shells to either paint or decoupage. The instructor will seal your favorite 2 shells with resin (the other shell will be sealed with mod podge.)
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!
