Arts events in Columbia

Check out happening arts events all around Columbia, MD

Back to School Bash!

 Sat, 16 Aug at 04:00 pm Columbia Lakefront Stage Free

Harper’s Choice Back-to-School Bash

Sat, 16 Aug at 01:00 pm Harper's Choice Village Center

Korean Festival

 Sat, 13 Sep at 10:00 am Howard High School

Merriweather Movie Night - Wicked Sing-Along

 Fri, 15 Aug at 06:00 pm Merriweather Post Pavilion Free

BRENCORE Presents...On Kee Jazz Experience: A Night of Jazz and R&B

 Sun, 31 Aug at 07:00 pm The Collective - Encore USD 34 to 45

Beach & Bachata - Guest Gala

 Fri, 22 Aug at 06:00 pm Arthur Murray Dance Studio of Columbia Free

They Said I Wouldn't Make It A Gospel Stage Play

 Sat, 13 Sep at 04:30 pm Slayton House USD 39

Paint Nite Brand Creative Events

 Sat, 23 Aug at 06:00 pm Nottingham's USD 42

Sun Dogs: A Tribute to Rush

 Sat, 06 Sep at 08:00 pm The Collective - Encore USD 34

Celebrate Release Day with Kandi Steiner!

 Tue, 07 Oct at 06:30 pm Books-A-Million USD 22

BRENCORE Presents...A Tribute to Aretha Franklin

 Fri, 22 Aug at 08:00 pm The Collective - Encore USD 51

Brunch & Bubbles Fundraiser

 Sun, 17 Aug at 05:00 pm Owen Brown Interfaith Center USD 29 to 50

Danger Bird (Neil Young Tribute) with opener Naked Blue

 Sun, 14 Sep at 07:00 pm The Collective - Encore USD 23

Ovation Dinner Theatre Presents...Dancing To Death: M**der at Studio 79

 Sun, 24 Aug at 07:00 pm The Collective - Encore USD 29

Sonny Landreth & Cindy Cashdollar

 Sun, 28 Sep at 07:00 pm The Collective - Encore USD 51

Philadelphia Freedom: A Tribute to Elton John

 Sat, 23 Aug at 08:00 pm The Collective - Encore USD 37

Ariella & Nicolaas

 Wed, 27 Aug at 07:30 pm The Collective - Encore USD 12

Selwyn Birchwood

 Sun, 21 Sep at 07:00 pm The Collective - Encore USD 29

The Reagan Years 80s Tribute band

 Fri, 19 Sep at 09:00 pm 8895 McGaw Rd, Columbia, MD, United States, Maryland 21045

Celebration of the Arts in Howard County

Sat, 25 Oct at 06:00 pm Horowitz Visual and Performing Arts Center

DBKS End of Summer Line Dance Social

 Sun, 14 Sep at 05:00 pm Busboys and Poets - Columbia USD 18

Reclamation: Cultivating Radical Self-love & Wellbeing

 Sat, 23 Aug at 10:00 am Inside the Non-Profit Center Free

Dark Star Orchestra

 Fri, 15 Aug The Chrysalis at Merriweather Park

Jonathan Sloane Band

 Sat, 06 Sep at 08:30 pm 8895 McGaw Rd, Columbia, MD, United States, Maryland 21045

At This Time in My Life

 Thu, 04 Sep at 11:00 am Inside the Non-Profit Center Free

DC/MD Showcase

 Mon, 25 Aug at 07:00 pm The Collective Encore

Baltimore Old Time Music Festival Presents...Ken and Brad Kolodner

 Sun, 17 Aug at 07:00 pm The Collective - Encore USD 29

FLO Vibes in Columbia: An Evening of Jazz & Wellness with Marcus Johnson

 Sat, 16 Aug at 07:00 pm Busboys and Poets - Columbia USD 39

Strange Souls: The Doors and More

 Sat, 20 Sep at 08:00 pm The Collective - Encore USD 26

Spring Forth - Columbia

 Fri, 05 Sep at 07:00 pm 6251 Mango Tree Rd USD 13 to 23

Local Artist Spotlight: The National Bohemians

 Wed, 17 Sep at 07:30 pm The Collective - Encore USD 12

Chicken Fest at The Mall in Columbia

 Sat, 06 Sep at 04:00 pm The Mall in Columbia Free

Shauna Dean Cokeland with The Great Heights, Blisshouse, and Edward!

 Sat, 23 Aug at 09:00 pm 8895 McGaw Rd, Columbia, MD, United States, Maryland 21045

"SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER" at Toby's Dinner Theatre!

 Fri, 05 Sep at 06:00 pm Toby's Dinner Theatre

The Paint and Vibe Experience

 Sun, 17 Aug at 05:00 pm 8850 Stanford Blvd USD 34 to 45

New York's Finest: Tribute to Sting and The Police

 Fri, 03 Oct at 08:00 pm The Collective - Encore USD 29 to 34

HAIM - I quit tour 2025

 Wed, 10 Sep at 07:30 pm Merriweather Post Pavilion

Youth Poet Laureate Announcement

 Wed, 17 Sep at 04:30 pm Busboys and Poets - Columbia Free

Jonathan Sloane of Yellow Dubmarine Acoustic Solo

 Thu, 25 Sep at 05:00 pm 8895 McGaw Rd, Columbia, MD, United States, Maryland 21045

Hawaiian Party! Let’s Dance!

 Fri, 15 Aug at 07:00 pm Fred Astaire Dance Studios - East Maryland

Yoga in the Park - August 18

 Mon, 18 Aug at 06:00 pm The Chrysalis, Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods USD 0 to 589

Yoga in the Park - August 25

 Mon, 25 Aug at 06:00 pm The Chrysalis, Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods USD 0 to 589

Fall Harvest Cooking Demo

 Sat, 15 Nov at 10:00 am 8000 Harriet Tubman Ln Free

Kawaii Witches, Ghouls, and Craft Picnic

 Sat, 18 Oct at 01:15 pm Lake Kittamaqundi

BINGO!

 Sat, 13 Sep at 10:30 am 10689 Owen Brown Rd, Columbia, MD, United States, Maryland 21044

Jonathan Sloane of Yellow Dubmarine Acoustic Solo

 Thu, 09 Oct at 05:00 pm 8895 McGaw Rd, Columbia, MD, United States, Maryland 21045

Fashion Show Fundraiser for Howard County Arts Council

 Fri, 12 Sep at 06:00 pm 8775 Cloudleap Court, Long Reach Village Center, Columbia, MD, United States, Maryland 21045

Ellis Paul with special guest Lisa Sanders

 Sun, 12 Oct at 07:00 pm The Collective - Encore USD 29

Wings & Whispers

 Sat, 27 Sep at 02:00 am Columbia USD 82

Middle Grade Summer Book Club - August 17, 2025

 Sun, 17 Aug at 03:00 pm 6955 Oakland Mills Rd, Suite E, Columbia, MD, United States, Maryland 21045

Florals on Tap: A Sip.Stem Floral Arrangement Experience

 Sat, 13 Sep at 03:00 pm Tapville - Mall in Columbia USD 71 to 151

An Evening with Mercedes Ron

 Tue, 16 Sep at 06:30 pm Books-A-Million USD 18

Multi-Cultural Festival

 Sat, 04 Oct at 11:00 am 7271 Eden Brook Dr, Columbia, MD

Back to School Cookie Decorating Workshop

 Tue, 19 Aug at 06:00 pm Historic Oakland USD 39

Read Between The Wines

 Sat, 20 Sep at 03:00 pm 10002 Hyla Brook Rd USD 23

A Taste Of Ireland

 Mon, 29 Sep at 07:00 pm Jim Rouse Theatre

cabi On Tour - Columbia, MD

 Mon, 15 Sep at 06:00 pm Victoria Gastro Pub Free

Women In Blues ft Carly Harvey and Mary Shaver with Bad Influence Band

 Thu, 04 Sep at 07:30 pm The Collective - Encore USD 29

Local Artist Spotlight: Soundcheck Rock Academy Revue

 Wed, 10 Sep at 07:00 pm The Collective - Encore USD 7

The Little Mermaid at Toby's Dinner Theatre - Columbia

 Thu, 29 May Toby's Dinner Theatre - Columbia

Local Artist Spotlight: Kyf Brewer (of The Ravyns) and Dennis Schocket

 Wed, 03 Sep at 07:30 pm The Collective - Encore USD 12

The DC Comedy Club Takeover: Busboys and Poets Columbia

 Wed, 17 Sep at 07:30 pm Busboys and Poets - Columbia USD 13 to 39

Reneé Rapp: BITE ME TOUR

 Mon, 06 Oct at 08:00 pm Merriweather Post Pavilion

JILL FULTON BAND @ OVERSEA DISTILLERY, COLUMBIA MD

 Sat, 01 Nov at 06:00 pm Oversea Distillery

Wilde Readings with Elizabeth Evitts Dickinson & Danuta Hinc

 Tue, 09 Sep at 07:00 pm Queen Takes Book

Hickory Ridge Flea Market

Sat, 13 Sep at 08:00 am 6175 Sunny Spg, Columbia, MD, United States, Maryland 21044

Lively Arts for Little Ones: Mr. Jon & Friends

 Fri, 21 Nov at 10:30 am The Other Barn USD 7

A Taste of Ireland at Jim Rouse Theatre and Performing Arts Center

 Tue, 30 Sep at 07:30 pm Jim Rouse Theatre and Performing Arts Center USD 41 to 75

Ladies Night Out - Vendor Craft Fair w/ The Accidental Poet! The Gathering Place - Clarksville, MD!

 Fri, 19 Sep at 05:00 pm The Gathering Place

Ariella & Nicolaas at The Collective Encore

 Wed, 27 Aug at 07:30 pm The Collective Encore

Paint and Sip

 Sat, 13 Sep at 03:00 pm Columbia MD

Lively Arts for Little Ones: Mister Boom Boom

 Fri, 17 Oct at 10:30 am The Other Barn USD 7

Wilde Readings With Hannah V. Sawyerr & Ronald L. Smith

 Tue, 14 Oct at 07:00 pm Queen Takes Book

Sons of Ra Egyptian Tea – Hosted by the Desert of Maryland Daughters

 Sun, 12 Oct at 04:00 pm The Meeting House USD 50

Standup Comedy at Black Flag Brewing!

 Sun, 31 Aug Black Flag Brewing Company USD 23

Meki’s Tamure @ Multicultural Festival

Sun, 05 Oct at 01:00 pm The Orthodox Church of St. Matthew

Champions of Change- Embracing the Power of We

 Thu, 30 Oct at 05:15 pm Horowitz Center Smith Theatre

Wilde Readings With Geoffrey Himes and Linda Rabben

 Tue, 11 Nov at 07:00 pm Queen Takes Book

Outlaw Music Festival: Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, Sheryl Crow & Madeline Edwards at Merriweather Post

 Sun, 14 Sep at 04:00 pm Merriweather Post Pavilion

5th Thursday Open Mic | Columbia, MD: Hosted by Backpack Jeff

 Thu, 30 Oct at 08:00 pm Busboys and Poets Columbia USD 8

All Things Go Festival - 3 Day Pass at Merriweather Post Pavilion

 Fri, 26 Sep at 11:59 am Merriweather Post Pavilion

Creative Collective | Monthly Meetup 2025

 Tue, 07 Jan at 03:00 pm 7135 Minstrel Way Free

Renee Rapp at Merriweather Post Pavilion

 Mon, 06 Oct at 08:00 pm Merriweather Post Pavilion

Open Mic ~ Music ~ Poetry ~ Hip Hop ~ Jazz ~ Vendors Needed Wanted

 Wed, 08 Jan at 08:00 pm Columbia USD 7 to 34

The Beauty Room Podcast

 Tue, 07 Jan at 03:00 pm 7135 Minstrel Way USD 20 to 150

A Taste of Ireland

 Mon, 29 Sep at 07:00 pm Jim Rouse Theatre

Looking Ahead at Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services for 2026

 Thu, 09 Oct at 12:55 pm 5885 Robert Oliver Pl USD 178 to 194

R&B Paint & Sip

 Mon, 28 Oct at 05:30 pm Tapville - Mall in Columbia USD 30

The Little Mermaid - Columbia

 Wed, 13 Aug at 02:30 pm Toby's Dinner Theatre

Parking All Things Go Festival DC - (Saturday Pass) with Lucy Dacus, Clairo, Faye Webster, and more!

 Sat, 27 Sep at 04:00 pm Merriweather Post Pavilion

Paint & Sip " Vison of Strength and Grace"

 Sat, 13 Sep at 03:00 pm Artistic Journey Events USD 55

1st Thursdays Open Mic Night | Columbia | Hosted By Lady Brion

 Thu, 02 Jan at 07:00 pm Busboys and Poets - Columbia USD 7

3rd Thursdays Open Mic Night | Columbia | Hosted by E-Baby

 Thu, 16 Jan at 08:00 pm Busboys and Poets - Columbia USD 7

ASL Open Mic | Columbia | 2nd Fridays | hosted by Marcus J Smith

 Fri, 10 Jan at 08:00 pm Busboys and Poets - Columbia USD 7

2nd Thursdays Open Mic Night | Columbia | Hosted by Da Truth

 Thu, 09 Jan at 08:00 pm Busboys and Poets - Columbia USD 7

4th Thursday Open Mic | Columbia, MD: Hosted by Backpack Jeff

 Thu, 23 Jan at 08:00 pm Busboys and Poets Columbia USD 7