Arts events in Columbia

Check out happening arts events all around Columbia, MD

Korean Festival

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

Chicken Fest at The Mall in Columbia

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

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

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

Catoctin Creek Whiskey & Cigar Event

 Sat, 20 Sep at 06:00 pm Tino's Italian Bistro & Wine Bar USD 103

HAIM - I quit tour 2025

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

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

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

Chrysalis Kids: Sunnyland Band

 Sun, 21 Sep at 11:00 am Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods Free

The Reagan Years 80s Tribute band

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

Selwyn Birchwood

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

Sun Dogs: A Tribute to Rush

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

Local Artist Spotlight: The National Bohemians

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

Jonathan Sloane Band

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

Fall Pops Concert with Columbia Orchestra

 Sun, 19 Oct at 04:00 pm Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods Free

Strange Souls: The Doors and More

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

Danger Bird (Neil Young Tribute) with opener Naked Blue

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

Jonathan Sloane of Yellow Dubmarine Acoustic Solo

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

Celebrate Release Day with Kandi Steiner!

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

Youth Poet Laureate Announcement

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

Paint and Sip

 Sat, 13 Sep at 03:00 pm Columbia MD

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

Jonathan Sloane of Yellow Dubmarine Acoustic Solo

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

Meet the SET Youth Team at Road Runner Sports Elkridge: Cross Country, Indoor Cycling, & Triathlon

 Sat, 13 Sep at 04:00 pm Road Runner Sports

BINGO!

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

Robinson Native Plant Palooza Fall Edition

 Sun, 21 Sep at 12:00 pm Robinson Nature Center

Ellis Paul with special guest Lisa Sanders

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

Girlfriend In A Coma: A Tribute To Morrissey & The Smiths

 Thu, 13 Nov at 07:30 pm The Collective - Encore USD 29

DBKS End of Summer Line Dance Social

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

Howard County PRIDE Festival

 Sun, 12 Oct at 12:00 pm Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods Free

Wilde Readings with Elizabeth Evitts Dickinson & Danuta Hinc

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

A Taste Of Ireland

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

Florals on Tap: A Sip.Stem Floral Arrangement Experience

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

Wings & Whispers

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

Celebration of the Arts in Howard County

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

An Evening with Mercedes Ron

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

cabi On Tour - Columbia, MD

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

Local Artist Spotlight: Soundcheck Rock Academy Revue

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

Read Between The Wines

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

Fall Harvest Cooking Demo

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

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

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

Meki’s Tamure @ Multicultural Festival

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

Multi-Cultural Festival

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

The DC Comedy Club Takeover: Busboys and Poets Columbia

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

JILL FULTON BAND @ OVERSEA DISTILLERY, COLUMBIA MD

 Sat, 01 Nov at 06:00 pm Oversea Distillery

Rome - Tour 2025 with support from Howi Spangler

 Fri, 14 Nov at 08:00 pm 8895 McGaw Rd, Columbia, MD, United States, Maryland 21045

Reneé Rapp: BITE ME TOUR

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

A Night of Illuminating Leadership

 Wed, 29 Oct at 05:30 pm Howard Community College-Horowitz Performing Arts

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

Mastering the Art of the Sale with Yvonne Deardorff

 Wed, 17 Sep at 09:30 am Lakeside Title Company (9200 Old Annapolis Road Suite 200, Columbia, MD)

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

Lively Arts for Little Ones: Mr. Jon & Friends

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

Jonathan Sloane of Yellow Dubmarine Acoustic Solo

 Thu, 13 Nov at 05:00 pm 8895 McGaw Rd, Columbia, MD, United States, Maryland 21045

OBCC Community Carnival

 Sat, 27 Sep at 12:00 pm Owen Brown Village Center, Columbia, Maryland

Voices of Change: Embracing the Power of We

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

Alicia Altamirano Campaign Kickoff

 Tue, 09 Sep at 06:00 pm 6251 Mango Tree Rd, Columbia, MD 21044-3747, United States

Encore Showcase (50 years +)

 Tue, 07 Oct at 11:00 am Blandair Regional Park

Kawaii Witches, Ghouls, and Craft Picnic

 Sat, 18 Oct at 01:15 pm Lake Kittamaqundi

SAVE THE DATE - Ross Gay is coming to Columbia, Maryland

 Fri, 07 Nov at 07:00 pm Howard County Community College

Paint your Pet® - Columbia

 Thu, 16 Oct at 06:30 pm 9315 Snowden River Pkwy, Columbia, MD 21046-1589, United States

Church Picnic / Harvest Festival

 Sat, 04 Oct at 10:00 am 9112 Guilford Rd, Columbia, MD, United States, Maryland 21046

Lively Arts for Little Ones: Mister Boom Boom

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

Free Champagne at Brunch + 20 % Off | Busboys and Poets 20 Year Anniversary Celebration

Sun, 07 Sep at 09:00 am Busboys and Poets Columbia

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

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

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

Howard Community College Presents: The Fifth Annual Bauder Lecture, featuring Safia Elhillo

Thu, 18 Sep at 12:30 pm 10901 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, MD, United States, Maryland 21044

FALL POP-UP SHOP

 Fri, 24 Oct at 05:00 am Columbia Mall Westfield

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

9:30 Club Coffee Table Book: A TIME AND A PLACE - 2nd edition EXPANDED

 Sun, 01 Feb at 01:00 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

A Taste of Ireland

 Mon, 29 Sep 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

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

Cooking Classes with Chef Teo

 Sun, 07 Sep at 02:30 pm 8054 Harriet Tubman Ln USD 96

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