Upcoming activities
Oct 2, 2026
Children’s Performance:
Little Hawk and the Magic Quest
An inspiring performance for Pre-K - 5th grade transports us to faraway lands, where we experience a diverse collection of musical instruments while participating in a mythical story of challenge and persistence that leads to triumph and celebration.
10:30 - 11:30am
Riviera Beach Library
Pasadena, MD
Oct 4, 2026
Workshop: Family Rattle-Making (ENG)
Explore the magic of sound and clay in this hands-on, intergenerational rattle-making workshop for children ages 7+ and their parents or caregivers. Together, participants will discover ancient musical instruments of the Americas and explore how rattles have long been used for storytelling, celebration, and connection across cultures and time. This activity is lead in English.12:00 - 2:00pm
Creativity Center
Creative Alliance
Baltimore, MD
Creative Alliance
Baltimore, MD
Oct 10, 2026
Early Childhood Session: Discover Ancient Sounds Through Play
Explore the magic of music for building community and developing pre-literacy skills as we dive into the captivating world of ancient instruments through sound, movement and imagination.
10:30 - 11:15am
Towson Library
Towson, MD
Oct 17, 2026
Taller: Construcción de Sonajeros en familia (Taught in English & Spanish)
Explora la magia del sonido y la arcilla en este taller práctico e intergeneracional de creación de sonajas para niños a partir de los 7 años, junto con sus padres, madres o cuidadores. Juntos, los participantes descubrirán antiguos instrumentos musicales de las Américas y explorarán cómo las sonajas se han utilizado durante mucho tiempo para contar historias, celebrar y crear vínculos a través de las culturas y el tiempo. Esta actividad será guiada en español.12:00 - 2:00pm
Creativity Center
Creative Alliance
Baltimore, MD
Creative Alliance
Baltimore, MD
Nov 10, 2026
Workshop: Sculptural Ceramic Rattles
In this hands-on workshop, participants will experience different ceramic instruments of the ancient Americas and explore sculptural rattle-making inspired by the more-than-human beings around us. Drawing inspiration from seed pods, insects, and other more-than-human beings, we’ll use clay, tools, and simple hand-building techniques to sculpt the structure and design the sound of our own unique instruments.5:00 - 8:00pm
Howard County Library System
Elkridge Branch
Elkridge, MD
Elkridge Branch
Elkridge, MD
Nov 14, 2026
Workshop: Flute-Making (ENG)
In this hands-on workshop, participants will explore the rich legacy of Pre-Columbian sound technologies by learning about indigenous ceramic instruments—and creating their own.By shaping clay into flutes, we deepen our appreciation for ancestral cultures and awaken a felt sense of connection to the natural world. This process invites us into embodied presence, cultivates creative expression, and fosters a sense of community.
4:00 - 7:00pm
Natural History Society
of Maryland
Baltimore, MD
of Maryland
Baltimore, MD
2026