Enjoy this compilation of some of our favorite upcoming musical performances around town this spring.
In Gratitude: A Tribute to Earth, Wind & Fire
Sunday, March 26, 6 p.m.
Gordon Center for Performing Arts
3506 Gwynnbrook Ave., Owings Mills
jcc.org/gordon-center/music
It’s going to be a veritable “Boogie Wonderland” as you get down to the music of rhythm and blues giants Earth, Wind & Fire while supporting a great cause. All proceeds from this event benefit the Youth Writers Rock, a nonprofit committed to increasing literacy and improving writing skills among youngsters.
Mark Guiliana
Wednesday, March 29, 7:30 p.m.
Creative Alliance
3134 Eastern Ave., Baltimore
creativealliance.org
Feel the beat at this performance with revered jazz and indie rock drummer Mark Guiliana. Downbeat calls him a “rising star,” while JazzTimes calls him “a technical master with a rare sense of musicality [who] has over the past decade become one of the most influential drummers of his generation.”
“J LIVE Presents: Forever Motown”
Thursday, March 30, 6 p.m.
Gordon Center for Performing Arts
3506 Gwynnbrook Ave., Owings Mills
gordoncenter.com
Join local arts and culture mavens for the rededication of Baltimore County’s premier arts and culture venue with music performed by Forever Motown. Sing and dance along to Motown hits performed by Theo Peoples, former lead singer of The Four Tops, Glenn Leonard, former lead singer of The Temptations, and Traci Robinson, former lead singer of The Marvelettes, backed up by an all-star live band.
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band
Friday, April 7, 7:30 p.m.
CFG Bank Arena
201 W. Baltimore St., Baltimore
cfgbankarena.com
Tickets won’t come cheap, but real fans of The Boss will stop at nothing to see the Bard of New Jersey in concert. Go get ’em, folks!
Joshua Bell
Friday, April 21, 8 p.m.
Meyerhoff Symphony Hall
1212 Cathedral St., Baltimore
bsomusic.org
Renowned violinist Joshua Bell joins the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra for Felix Mendelssohn’s violin concerto. Simply sublime.
Piotr Anderszewski
Sunday, April 23, 5:30 p.m.
Shriver Hall
3400 N. Charles St., Baltimore
shriverconcerts.org
It’s been a decade since Hungarian pianist Piotr Anderszewski visited Charm City, so don’t miss this chance to hear the celebrated musician perform Beethoven’s Op. 110 and other works.
Charm City Bluegrass Festival
Friday and Saturday, May 5-6
Union Craft Brewing
1700 W. 41st St., Baltimore
unioncraftbrewing.com
Celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Charm City Bluegrass Festival with music, eats and, of course, beer!
M3 Rock Festival
Saturday/Sunday, May 6-7
Merriweather Post Pavilion
10475 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia
merriweathermusic.com
A two-day festival featuring diverse acts including Styx, Kix, Extreme, Warrant, Great White, Winger, Loudness, Slaughter, Steven Adler, Lita Ford, Quiet Riot, Firehouse, Britny Fox, Riley’s L.A. Guns, Vixen, Child’s Play, Count’s 77 and Mike Tramp.
Lizzo
Tuesday, May 9, 8 p.m.
CFG Bank Arena
201 W. Baltimore St., Baltimore
cfgbankarena.com
The singer, rapper and flutist Lizzo touches down in Baltimore as part of a 17-city tour in support of her newest album, “Special.” You won’t want to miss this one!
John Mellencamp
Friday, June 2, 8 p.m.
The Lyric
140 W. Mount Royal Ave., Baltimore
lyricbaltimore.com
Rock out to the heartland sounds of award-winning singer-songwriter, activist and visual artist John Mellencamp.
Jewish Community Services' upcoming "Future-Ready Workplace" event will feature a keynote address from workplace expert and bestselling author Liz Fosslien.
The BCO, founded in 1984, will perform the works of Frank Zappa, Beethoven, Mason Bates and Karena Ingram.
Led by local Israel-American cellist Amit Peled, the Mount Vernon Virtuosi aims to inspire people beyond musical enjoyment.
Container vegetable gardening is a terrific option for people with limited space and/or time. Rebecca Brown and Norman Cohen share some tips.