Events

Learn to tango this semester! Join the UMD Department of Mathematics and Tango Mercurio for a series of free tango lessons this spring. Held each Monday in Kirwan Hall's Rotunda, these fun dance classes are open to all University of Maryland students, faculty and staff.

Otto Nicolai’s The Merry Wives of Windsor (Die lustigen Weiber Von Windsor) is a German adaptation of Shakespeare’s beloved play, telling the story of notorious drunkard and womanizer Sir John Falstaff and his attempts to woo two married women.

The One Thousand and One Nights are a series of fables within a singular overarching fable, that of the royal bride Scheherazade's gambit for survival by spinning scores of tales to keep her cruel Bluebeard of a husband at bay.

The story of Anansi and his trickster family is put into a sleek hip hop context for Hip Hop Anansi, a modern, all-ages adaptation of a traditional Ashanti folktale.

The UMD Symphony Orchestra and UMD Wind Orchestra combine for this concert led by members of the graduate conducting studios. Professional guest conductors often appear by invitation and hold workshops with UMD School of Music students in preparation for this concert.

Celebrate the new music being created right here at Maryland! Featuring original compositions by UMD School of Music student composers, new music recitals range from solo to chamber works and often include electroacoustic performances and multimedia presentations.

Drop in for some light opera in The Clarice's expansive indoor Grand Pavilion. This afternoon audience favorite offers a casual preview of the Maryland Opera Studio’s scene study performances scheduled for the following week.

When musical historians look back on our current era, it's increasingly likely that they will consider Cécile McLorin Salvant to be one of the greatest vocalists of her generation.

Since its founding in 1975, hundreds of voices have joined together to share joyous music through UMD’s very own gospel choir. Committed to encouraging fellowship and community service, this group is composed of gospel music lovers across campus.

As part of the university's Arts for All initiative, participate in a community art project led by professional artist Hana Ward. Contribute your own artistic touches to help create a collaborative artwork that celebrates creativity, connection and culture.