Enjoy this compilation of some of our favorite upcoming musical performances around town this spring.
Melissa Etheridge and Joss Stone
April 30
Lyric Baltimore
140 W. Mount Royal Ave., Baltimore
lyricbaltimore.com
For this special concert, musical powerhouses Melissa Etheridge and Joss Stone will contribute two dollars from each ticket sold to benefit their nonprofit charitable organizations, the Etheridge Foundation and the Joss Stone Foundation.
“Brit Floyd — Wish You Were Here”
May 2
Lyric Baltimore
140 W. Mount Royal Ave., Baltimore
lyricbaltimore.com
Brit Floyd returns to the stage with their biggest and most spectacular production to date, celebrating the 50th anniversary of Pink Floyd’s classic album “Wish You Were Here,” complete with a stunning laser and light show, iconic circular screen, inflatables and theatrics.
“Positively 8th Street: A Bob Dylan Birthday Tribute”
May 3
Creative Alliance
3134 Eastern Ave., Baltimore
creativealliance.org
The Complete Unknowns, a special project devoted to reinterpreting Bob Dylan’s songs, will perform in honor of the Bard of Hibbing’s 84th birthday. The group is comprised of five veteran musicians from the tight-knit Baltimore musical community, led by singer-songwriter Sam Nitzberg.
“Heyward Conducts Brahms”
May 3-4
Meyerhoff Symphony Hall
1212 Cathedral St., Baltimore
bsomusic.org
Johannes Brahms devoted at least 14 years of his life to mount his first symphony, the aptly named “Symphony No. 1,” atop the shoulders of his hero, Beethoven. Now, BSO Music Director Jonathon Heyward puts his own stamp on this essential pillar of the orchestral repertoire.
John Pizzarelli Trio with Mike Karn & Isaiah J. Thompson
May 8-9
Keystone Korner Baltimore
1350 Lancaster St., Baltimore
keystonekornerbaltimore.com
World-renowned guitarist and singer John Pizzarelli has been hailed by the Boston Globe for “reinvigorating the Great American Songbook and re-popularizing jazz.” He brings his talents to Charm City’s premier jazz club.
SPOTLIGHT 2025
May 28
Beth Tfiloh Congregation
3300 Old Court Rd., Baltimore
btspotlight.com
Beth Tfiloh’s annual Spotlight Scholarship event, honoring Dr. Zipora Schorr’s 45 years of visionary leadership and celebrating her extraordinary impact. Featuring musical performances by renowned musicians Avraham Fried, Yonatan Razel, Shulem Lemmer, and Eli Schwebel.
Verdi’s Aida Conducted by Heyward
June 13
Meyerhoff Symphony Hall
1212 Cathedral St., Baltimore
bsomusic.org
According to Opera Wire, soprano Angel Blue’s “voice perforate[s] the hearts of her listeners and miraculously capture[s] the tortured oscillations of Aida’s existence perfectly.” This is a must-see for opera devotees.
Charm City Jazz: The Music of Phyllis Hyman and Grover Washington Jr.
June 28
Gordon Center for Performing Arts
3506 Gwynnbrook Ave., Owings Mills
gordencenter.com
Backed by a 10-piece band led by guitarist and producer, Kevin Jackson, vocalist Shang and saxophonist Eddie Baccus, Jr., treat audiences to an evening of the soulful R&B and smooth jazz of musical greats Phyllis Hyman and Grover Washington Jr.
Check out some of the exciting performances on the calendar this spring at Everyman Theatre, Chesapeake Shakespeare Company and more.
This spring offers the chance to explore new exhibits, take in one of Baltimore’s most iconic events, and more.