Bowie’s Got Talent at Bowie State University, Oct 20
Bowie State University presents:
Bowie’s Got Talent Showcase Competition
Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 7:30pm
Fine and Performing Arts Center, Black Box Theatre, Bowie State University.
Category Archives: Variety
NextNOW Fest 2026 at the Clarice, Sep 9-15
NextNOW Fest 2026 at the Clarice, Sep 9-15
Clarice presents:
NextNOW Fest 2026
Wed, Sep. 9, 2026 | 11:00 AM
Thu, Sep. 10, 2026 | 1:00 PM
Fri, Sep. 11, 2026 | 5:00 PM
Mon, Sep. 14, 2026 | 3:00 PM
Tue, Sep. 15, 2026 | 5:00 PM
Venue: Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center.
Live music. Comedy. Art. Connection. Experience it all at NextNOW Fest! Register for free now to receive priority access to the full 2026 lineup and schedule. You’ll also receive daily reminders throughout the festival week that will make your experience easy and convenient. Festival events will take place Wed, Sep 9-Tue, Sep 15 with festival nights taking place at The Clarice on Thu, Sep 10 and Fri, Sep 11. The full festival lineup and schedule will be announced in Summer 2026.
About NextNOW Fest
The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center’s annual NextNOW Fest is a multi-day arts festival featuring performances and other experiences by intriguing, inventive artists from around the country and the University of Maryland campus. A forward-looking gathering place where art transforms our future and connects us all, NextNOW Fest is where creativity and community converge.
A University of Maryland campus tradition, NextNOW Fest is a signature event in University of Maryland’s Arts for All initiative, which leverages the combined power of the arts, technology and social justice to address the grand challenges of our time. NextNOW Fest is also a partner of Terps After Dark, an initiative by the UMD Division of Student Affairs that supports late-night,on-campus student programming. The festival is open for all to attend, including the general public.
Tickets: Free. Click here.
Spring Drama Workshop Showcase at MAD, Jun 27
Spring Drama Workshop Showcase at MAD, Jun 27
MAD’s 2026 Spring Drama Workshop
Showcase performance: June 27, 2026 at 7pm
Location: Goddard Space Flight Center’s MAD Theater.
An evening of drama workshop pieces. More information here.
Bangin’ in Bowie at the Bowie CPA, May 30
Bangin’ in Bowie at the Bowie CPA, May 30
Joe Clair and Friends presents the Bangin’ in Bowie Comedy
Saturday, May 30, 2026, at 7pm & 9:30pm
Location: Bowie Center for the Performing Arts.
Joe Clair and Friends presents the Bangin’ in Bowie Comedy Series, each month featuring special guests, live music, and food!
Tickets: $35 to $50. Click here.
Heauxs in Wonderland at Joe’s Movement Emporium, May 23
Heauxs in Wonderland at Joe’s Movement Emporium, May 23
Joe’s Movement Emporium and Spotlight Series Presents: Heauxs in Wonderland, A Burlesque Variety Show
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 8:00 PM
Location: Joe’s Movement Emporium.
Heauxs in Wonderland: A Burlesque Variety Show
We’re all mad here—and things are about to get delightfully curious! Tumble down the rabbit hole and join us at Joe’s Movement Emporium for a whimsical, wondrous, and wickedly sexy burlesque‑style variety show inspired by the world of Alice in Wonderland. Lose yourself in the fantasy with burlesque dancers, aerial and specialty acts, enchanting elixirs, and more!
Brush up on your Alice knowledge for our trivia segment, and come in character for a special best dressed contest! Bring your coins, because tips are encouraged. Doors open at 7:30 pm with the show starting at 8:00 pm.
Tickets $40 to $65. Click here.
