The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

Experience Our 2025 Festival!

May 31-June 28
This June, the Grammy-nominated NOI Philharmonic returns for thrilling performances led by a star-studded cast of conductors. In addition to their symphonic performances, be sure to see NOI+F unbound–with various performances in smaller, creative ensembles.

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Hip Hop Anansi

April 18–26, 2025
The story of Anansi and his trickster family is put into a sleek hip hop context for Hip Hop Anansi, a modern, all-ages adaptation of a traditional Ashanti folktale.

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Cécile McLorin Salvant

Fri, April 25 • 8PM
When musical historians look back on our current era, it's increasingly likely that they will consider Cécile McLorin Salvant to be one of the greatest vocalists of her generation.

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Maryland Day 2025

Sat, April 26 • 10AM-4PM
This annual campus-wide open house features artistic and creative performances, experiences and activities at The Clarice, and across the University of Maryland campus. Bring your family and your friends for a day of fun and frolic!

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Jazz Jam at Busboys and Poets

Wed, April 30, 2025 • 7:30PM
A partnership between Clarice Presents and Busboys and Poets, Jazz Jams bring D.C.-based saxophonist Elijah Jamal Balbed to perform and lead a community-wide jam!

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The Center Will Not Hold • A Dorrance Dance Production

Thu, May 1 • 7:30PM
The Center Will Not Hold features original music composed by Donovan Dorrance with live percussion by the world-class drummer John Angeles.

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UMoves

Fri, May 2–Sun, May 4
In this varied, vibrant and celebratory dance presentation, the UMD School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies offers new works of art in motion by student choreographers!

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Next Events

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Fri, Apr 25, 2025 . 7:30PM

Hip Hop Anansi
Fri, Apr 25, 2025 . 7:30PM to 9:30PM

Maryland Gospel Choir Concert
Fri, Apr 25, 2025 . 8:00PM

Cécile McLorin Salvant
Sat, Apr 26, 2025 . 10:00AM to 4:00PM

Maryland Day 2025

VITAL SIGNS MINI-GRANTS

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Clarice Presents announces a new Vital Signs Mini-Grant program in support of creative works addressing gun violence that affects the nation.
NOI+F AT CARNEGIE HALL

NOI Philharmonic Included in Marin Alsop's Perspectives Series

For the first time in the program’s history, the NOI Philharmonic will travel to New York to perform on one of the world’s most prestigious concert hall stages with Music Director Marin Alsop.
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