Here’s a look at some of the upcoming spring arts events in comedy, dance, and more.
Comedy
“A Night of Laughs with Richard Kind”
Mar. 12
Chizuk Amuno Congregation
8100 Stevenson Road, Pikesville
chizukpresents.com
Join Chizuk and its schools for a night of “shared commitment” and comedy with the popular actor and comic.
Stavros Halkias: The Dreamboat Tour
Apr. 24-25
The Lyric Baltimore
140 W. Mt. Royal Ave., Baltimore
lyricbaltimore.com
Baltimore-born comedian, actor and writer Stavros Halkias is one of today’s most in-demand touring comics. Recently, he’s starred in the Netflix special “Fat Rascal,” appears in the comedy series “Tires,” and wrote, produced and led the indie film, “Let’s Start a Cult.” Meanwhile, his hit podcast “Stavvy’s World” has quickly climbed the iTunes Comedy Charts. Halkias offers a unique voice that blends big laughs with warmth.
John Mulaney: Mister Whatever
May 28-29
The Lyric Baltimore
140 W. Mt. Royal Ave., Baltimore
lyricbaltimore.com
Comedian, writer and actor John Mulaney, winner of the Emmy, Critics Choice and WGA awards, is known for his biting storytelling and singular voice. He currently hosts and executive-produces the Netflix series “Everybody’s Live with John Mulaney,” following the live event series “Everybody’s in LA,” and is touring North America with his latest stand-up show, “John Mulaney: Mister Whatever.”
Whatever you do, don’t miss it.
Dance
Mar. 12
Gordon Center for Performing Arts
3506 Gwynnbrook Ave., Owings Mills
gordoncenter.com
Lineage brings together Ballet Theatre of Maryland and Full Circle Dance Company in a collaboration that bridges two distinct movement traditions — modern dance and ballet. The result is an experience designed to engage the mind and stir the spirit.
Miscellaneous
“Tastes, Toasts & Triumphs!”
Mar. 28
The League for People with Disabilities
1111 E. Cold Spring Lane, Baltimore
leagueforpeople.org
Join the League for an evening of fabulous food and beverages while hearing stories of triumph from individuals served by organization. There will also be entertainment, an online auction, and the honoring of volunteers Harel and Rachel Turkel, as well as SOS Technology Group.
“Happy Birthday Gilda Radner”
Apr. 26
Third Space at Shaarei Tfiloh
2001 Liberty Heights Ave., Baltimore
thirdspacest.org
This one-hour workshop honors the life and legacy of the late comedian, weaving archival footage of her iconic “Saturday Night Live” characters with photographs and interviews that trace her journey from Detroit to New York. Led by performance and liturgical artist Karen Webber, the experience celebrates Radner’s humor, heart and spirit, and blends storytelling, reflection and creative expression.
Rabbi David Wolpe looks at the recent interest in Hollywood productions about King David and why the story is resonating now.
Directed by Johanna Gruenhut, the production is based on of the 1998 novel and 2003 film of the same name.
In "The Future is Peace," Aziz Abu Sarah and Maoz Inon say there is still hope for coexistence between Arabs and Jews.
In his new memoir, piano man Marc Shaiman tells a showbiz story shaped by Jewish humor.