The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) Council for the Arts & Culture is a group of faculty, staff, students, and community members appointed by the UMB president whose mission is to promote the rich history of our institution and surrounding neighborhoods and to celebrate the creative talents of the University community, thereby raising awareness of the links between the arts and sciences.

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Special Events at Everyman for Kim's Convenience

Bromo Art Walk: AAPI Night Market

Thursday, September 10, 2026
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Everyman Theatre
(Bromo Art Walk continues throughout the district until 9:00 PM.)

Everyman Theatre is hosting an AAPI Night Market to celebrate AAPI heritage and our upcoming production of Kim's Convenience, featuring local AAPI-owned businesses, food vendors, artisans, and community partners.

Featured participants include Lexington Market merchants along with community partners Covalent Spirits, Culinary Architecture, The Walters Art Museum, and Charm City Slam, which will present spoken word performances throughout the evening.

Register for this event that offers a wonderful opportunity to gather, connect, and celebrate Baltimore's vibrant AAPI community.

Harvest & Harmony: An AAPI Community Celebration

Sunday, September 13, 2026
12:30 PM to 1:30 PM | Pre-Show Meet & Mingle
2:00 PM | Kim's Convenience Performance
Following the Performance | 30-Minute Facilitated Cast Conversation

Celebrating family, heritage, and the stories that connect us, this special event brings audiences together for an afternoon of community and theater. Guests will have the opportunity to connect before the performance, experience Kim's Convenience, and engage in a post-show conversation with members of the cast.

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Council Member Spotlight

As part of its 10th anniversary celebration, the University of Maryland, Baltimore’s (UMB) Council for the Arts & Culture is featuring Q&As with its members on The Elm.

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