Kestrel Cafe

Stitch &amp; B*tch is a bi-weekly fiber arts hangout at Kestrel Cafe. Bring your yarn, thread, needles, hoops, or hooks, half finished projects and unfinished thoughts. Stitch &amp; B*tch is a relaxed, come as you are gathering for needle and fiber artists of all kind to sit together, work on their own projects, and enjoy real conversation and community. 

This is not a class. Beginners, experts, the curious, and everyone in between are welcome. Come to make progress, come to vent, come to listen, or just come to be around other creative humans for a while. 

All Fiber Arts - All Skill Levels - Open Invitation
Tickets not required.

Local Event: Stitch & B*tch at Kestrel Cafe

Baltimore County

Essex-Middle River

Maryland

Stitch & B*tch at Kestrel Cafe

Stitch & B*tch is a bi-weekly fiber arts hangout at Kestrel Cafe.  Bring your yarn, thread, needles, hoops, or hooks, half...

Children's Playhouse of Maryland, Inc.

DON'T WAIT FOR US.... 3 PERFORMANCES REMAININGFRIDAY @ 7PM - SATURDAY @ 1PM - SUNDAY @ 1PMSECURE YOUR TICKETS NOWThe Children's Playhouse of Maryland in residence on the campus of CCBC, Essex Proudly Presents
"HADESTOWN - Teen Edition"
Book, Music &amp; Lyrics by Anaïs Mitchell
Directed by Liz Boyer Hunnicutt Musical Direction by Charlotte Evans Choreography by Lauren Stuart
“Achingly beautiful, thought-provoking, powerful and prophetic.” – Newsday&nbsp;
Winner of 8 Tony Awards Including Best Musical!
Journey with CPM to the Underworld... and back again.
The myth of Orpheus and Eurydice comes alive in Hadestown: Teen Edition, a hauntingly beautiful musical about love, sacrifice, and defying the odds.
With live music, a vibrant, folk-jazz score and a story that takes audiences on a thrilling ride between hope and despair, freedom and fate.
Don’t miss this powerful finale to CPM’s season, told by the voices of our next generation of storytellers.
Performance Dates - Friday, May 1, 8*, 15 @ 7pm 
Saturday, May 2, 9, 16 @ 1pm
Sunday, May 17 @ 1pm
*The Performance on Friday, May 8 will be American Sign Language Interpreted by students from the CCBC Interpreter Preparation Program. 
Reserve your seats now! Skip the line at the door!
Tickets On Sale - $15 Adult; $10 Youth 18 and Under Free Admission for CCBC Students with CCBC ID.
Group Rates Available
Purchase Tickets Online by visiting
<a href="https://ccbctickets.universitytickets.com/w/default.aspx" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Community College of Baltimore County | Ticketing - Ticket Office Home</a>
by calling our Box Office at 443-840-2787 or at the door while they last.&nbsp;
Advance Reservations are highly recommended.
All Performances take place in the Administration Building Lecture Hall, adjacent to Parking Lot #4, on the campus of CCBC Essex, 7201 Rossville Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21237
Please go to <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ccbcmd.edu%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExdVRidHQ4UVFVNnNiMmhpQXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7QmUXxb5gfsQCGQhYCw0zYE3pXtnK4jyVZLppcEO1NTpFuOlWJViqZP07aww_aem_Z64lCdICXHkKiO91zL7_eg&amp;h=AT1yj5BX506483AqBWCN9W6G7SVfwMpN6x4rVr3sdNWbu9Ll_yWD6lb1DHZnsGJSQZyQtVi_89_lP1RyJRJXE9zrfN0vHGvJy9b9shSDqIE8WrO4F07hXuxDT3SJhX0T6GOwIcr-LOk6PDLo75tRqwmQiVvvYsGG&amp;__tn__=q&amp;c[0]=AT0JFITA0Eg7W2GidGYNXDBZHT224wLtzFeTIiL92kn9OA2-j_I5iBqDcD_79viGo3HZA4104ffIr2H6u2mhYM-Cm7fTZqVeMfpTJAjI3Yz9ysOgJfri7sinZlkqCUfb5m7C7btYDIFGvHRGwIxeEW6nbQlRIXvU-pQ" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.ccbcmd.edu</a> for directions and a map of campus. "HADESTOWN - Teen Edition" is presented through special arrangement with Concord Theatricals. To learn more about the show visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.concordtheatricals.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">concordtheatricals.com/</a>
<a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fmtishows.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExUGM4MGw2b3VHdzBmamNjd3NydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6hSKjh-ojpObRIQqhw-tXwTWwHKx_NTg7FArBANj3FFwtkY7diepVqW2qFuQ_aem_usZQIvoFHWTg-vGSBlgLRw&amp;h=AT7LE_8WIq2BCpQPeNwIkas3YMl_jYJcs7c-eUdOiM97Nkto2sx5k4j-AzB5u1XYV4mFYfjrA2k1lIDW_Loki-5fGKpxpcM6OtCyNJ9a8oA72iwp6Dff6r7sofTFyVrKKg9iDYTbXmT8saxn&amp;__tn__=q&amp;c[0]=AT6e8A1a1_50NTRZHnahaDE1JYEmmtYV3pBOFBKMsvUWekR9vSHBB9lBrkYi2RBr9yjsvT7TxQo8S0n2kEmSnkPh35W6zsiz1dAKQUeC4uBqGOn96jiu4fKCzNRCitEM3-GnI_AZ2-KsD7ZAn1DLVgSRwDicZYkOotw" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"></a>Questions? cpm@ccbcmd.edu

Local Event: Hadestown - Teen Edition - Live On Stage

Hadestown - Teen Edition - Live On Stage

DON'T WAIT FOR US.... 3 PERFORMANCES REMAININGFRIDAY @ 7PM - SATURDAY @ 1PM - SUNDAY @ 1PMSECURE YOUR TICKETS NOWThe Children's...

St. John's Episcopal Church

Join us for our Spring Community Flea Market and Book Sale. Grab some delicious food with breakfast and lunch available for purchase while you shop.&nbsp;

Local Event: Community Flea Market And Book Sale

Perry Hall

Community Flea Market And Book Sale

Join us for our Spring Community Flea Market and Book Sale. Grab some delicious food with breakfast and lunch available for...

Looking for open mic nights, live music, or fun things to do in Essex MD? Join us every Monday from 6-9 pm for our Open Mic &amp; Community Jam at Kestrel Cafe.

Whether you sing, play an instrument, or just want to relax and enjoy the vibe, this is a welcoming, low-pressure space to connect through music. Come solo, bring friends, or just stop in and see what unfolds.

We start the evening with a few open mic spots at 6 pm, giving performers a chance to share a song, poem, or piece. After that, we shift into a relaxed community jam where musicians can play together, experiment, and build something in the moment.

All skill levels are welcome. You don’t need to be a professional, and you don’t need to have it all figured out. This is about showing up, trying something new, and being part of a creative, supportive environment.

Acoustic and low-volume instruments work best for the space. Singers, guitarists, percussionists, fiddlers, mandolin players, and more are all welcome.

Not ready to perform? That’s okay. Many people come just to listen, sip tea, and enjoy a night of live music in a cozy, creative setting.
While you’re here, take time to explore our walls filled with local artists and anime-inspired artwork, along with handmade goods and unique pieces available for purchase.

All who choose kindness are welcome.

Play with us.
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Local Event: Weekly Open Mic & Community Jam at Kestrel Cafe

Weekly Open Mic & Community Jam at Kestrel Cafe

Looking for open mic nights, live music, or fun things to do in Essex MD? Join us every Monday from 6-9 pm for our Open Mic &...

Baltimore County Public Library - White Marsh Branch

Are you tired of making payments but not seeing any real progress?
Join us for a free educational workshop where you'll learn how to organize your debts, understand the real cost of interest, and build a step-by-step plan to pay off debt faster.
You'll learn:
How to identify which debts are costing you the most
Why minimum payments can keep families stuck
The difference between debt snowball, debt avalanche, and cash-flow strategies.
How to create a simple Debt Action Plan.
How to avoid falling back into debt after making progress.
Free educational workshop.&nbsp; No products will be sold at this event.&nbsp; Bring a list of your debts if you'd like to follow along.
Presented by Craig Marsh and the Association of Financial Consultants
RSVP: 443-846-7272&nbsp; &nbsp;Free Book: "Debt2Capital" to all attendees

Local Event: Debt Free Faster: A Smarter Way to Eliminate Debt

White Marsh

Debt Free Faster: A Smarter Way to Eliminate Debt

Are you tired of making payments but not seeing any real progress?
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<h2>About the event</h2>
Kestrel Cafe Anime Club is happening.
We want to get to know you, your fandoms, your favorite shows, your hot takes, your comfort anime, your unhinged opinions.
We’ll be discussing anime, talking tropes, fanfics, Gundams, manga, and all the things that live rent-free in your brain.
Come hang out, be nerdy, be a little weird, and connect with people who get it. Lurkers are absolutely welcome.
You’ll be in a space that feels like an artist alley, with work from artists who’ve been at Otakon, Katsucon, and MAGFest.
We’ve got affordable snacks and cozy treats, and long tables perfect for arguing OTPs, sharing Hello Panda, and finally taking that HG/MG Deathscythe out of the box and bringing that Gundam to life.
No gatekeeping. No pressure. Just good people and shared interests in a judgment-free space.
We look forward to meeting you and hearing all about what makes anime special to you.
Newbies and old school fans welcome.

Local Event: ANIME CLUB at Kestrel Cafe

ANIME CLUB at Kestrel Cafe

About the event
Kestrel Cafe Anime Club is happening.
We want to get to know you, your fandoms, your favorite shows, your hot...

Time &amp; Location May 31, 2026, 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Kestrel Cafe, 1546 Eastern Blvd Suite 1, Essex, MD 21221, USA
About the event Critters &amp; Crafts: Animal Fun Day at Kestrel Cafe
Sunday, May 31st&nbsp; 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Join us at Kestrel Cafe for a cozy, hands-on animal experience with Creatures Great &amp; Small.
Meet a variety of animals up close, from soft and furry to scaly and surprising, with guided introductions and safe, respectful interaction throughout the event.
Guests will also take part in critter-inspired crafts, including building their own creatures and designing a custom button to wear home.
This is a relaxed, structured experience for all ages, perfect for families, friends, and anyone feeling a little curious.
What’s Included
*2-hour animal experience with Creatures Great &amp; Small
*Up-close interaction with a variety of animals
*Hands-on critter-themed crafts
*Custom button you design and take home
 Tickets
Critter Craft Pass - $252 for $45 available

All guests require a ticket due to limited space and animal interaction.
 Safety &amp; Respect
For the safety of our guests and our animal friends:
Please stay seated with your group unless invited to interact
Move calmly and follow handler instructions at all times
Gentle hands only, no grabbing, chasing, or loud behavior around animals
Children must remain with their adult at all times
We’re creating a calm, safe space for everyone. If someone is unable to follow these guidelines, they may be asked to step out of the activity. Policy

All ticket sales are final. Due to limited capacity, we are unable to offer refunds.TICKETS:<a href="https://www.kestrelcafe.com/event-details/critters-crafts-animal-fun-day-at-kestrel-cafe" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">kestrelcafe.com/event-details/critters-crafts-animal-fun-day-at-kestrel-cafe</a>

Local Event: Critters & Crafts: Animal Fun Day at Kestrel Cafe

Critters & Crafts: Animal Fun Day at Kestrel Cafe

Time & Location May 31, 2026, 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Kestrel Cafe, 1546 Eastern Blvd Suite 1, Essex, MD 21221, USA
About the event...

Maryland Department of Transportation Authority

Join us to learn more about the MDTA Police from the women of the agency!&nbsp; After a presentation, we will have a Q&amp;A Panel and visits with our specialized units and personnel.&nbsp; Then, attendees will have the opportunity to take the physical agility and written tests, the first steps in the process to become a member of Officer Candidate Class 62 or a Police Cadet (ages 17-20).&nbsp; To register for this event or any of our other testing dates on May 2nd, June 6th or July 11th, scan the UR code or visit 
<a href="https://mdta.maryland.gov/Police/recruitment.html" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">MDTA Police Officer Recruitment - Join the Ranks</a>

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John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

Join JSchaus &amp;&nbsp;Associates for their annual Federal Government Contractors Summer Soiree at The John F&nbsp;Kennedy Center on Monday JUNE 22, 2026 in The KC&nbsp;Cafe, Terrace Level.Come out for this fast paced, high end event to mix, mingle and meet with fellow US&nbsp;Federal Government Contractors, large and small businesses as well as US&nbsp;Federal Government Office (OSDBU&nbsp;+&nbsp;OSPBP&nbsp;Offices).&nbsp; Expected attendance is 200+&nbsp; Check the Eventbrite Registration Page for confirmed Sponsors and Federal Government.Tickets required in advance. &nbsp;Ticket price increase on FRIDAY&nbsp;JUNE&nbsp;05 at 5pm ET.&nbsp; &nbsp;Please visit the Eventbrite Registration Page to purchase a ticket, become a Sponsor, and get FAQ's.&nbsp; POC:&nbsp;&nbsp;Jennifer Schaus jschaus@jenniferschaus.com&nbsp;

Local Event: The GovCon Summer Soiree - Federal Contractors NETWORKING EVENT

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The GovCon Summer Soiree - Federal Contractors...

Join JSchaus & Associates for their annual Federal Government Contractors Summer Soiree at The John F Kennedy Center on Monday...

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