Festival of Lessons and Carols at Clarice Smith, Dec 5

Festival of Lessons and Carols at Clarice Smith, Dec 5

Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
Jason Max Ferdinand, music director
Tactus, UMD Treble Choir, University Chorale, Voix de Chanson, FreundeMusik

Friday, December 5, 2025. 8PM

Venue: Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center.

UMD Choral Activities rings in the holidays with its Festival of Lessons and Carols, a tradition now in its 24th year. Choirs, brass quintet and organ combine to perform carols, hymns and spoken word that epitomize hope and bring the joy of the season to life. This event takes place at the UMD Memorial Chapel.

Tickets: Regular $30, Seniors: $20, Student/Youth $10. Click here.

The Lion King Jr. by Thomas Pullen K-8 at the Bowie CPA, Nov 20

The Lion King Jr. by Thomas Pullen K-8 at the Bowie CPA, Nov 20

Thomas G. Pullen Theatre Co. presents:
Disney’s The Lion King Jr.

Thursday, November 20, 2025, at 7pm

Location: Bowie Center for the Performing Arts.

Presented by the Thomas G. Pullen K-8 Performing Arts School

Tickets: $10 adults, $5 senior/student. Click here.

Alarm Will Sound: Paper Pianos at the Clarice, May 10

Alarm Will Sound: Paper Pianos at the Clarice, May 10

The University of Maryland and the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center present:
Alarm Will Sound: Paper Pianos
Saturday, May 10, 2025 • 8PM

Venue: Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center.

This evening-length multimedia work theatrically explores displacement, longing and the optimism of refugees. Paper Pianos, composed by Mary Kouyoumdjian, combines narratives from four refugees and resettlement workers with intricate hand-drawn animations by artist Kervork Mourad that dramatically depict emotions experienced around the world.

Tickets: $20-$50 Public, $10 Students, click here.

Experimental Performance Series at the Clarice, May 10

Experimental Performance Series at the Clarice, May 10

The University of Maryland and the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center present:
Experimental Performance Series #5
Saturday, May 10, 2025 • 2PM & 7:30PM

Venue: Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center.

The Experimental Performance Series is a collection of self produced works from undergraduate and graduate students in theatre and dance, ranging from production of established works to brand new plays and choreography.

Tickets: free, tickets required, click here.