The 2026 Annual Juried Student Art + Design Exhibition will take place May 6-29 in the Dr. James & Lynne LaCalle Chesapeake Gallery located in the Chesapeake Welcome Center. All are invited to the Opening Reception in the Chesapeake Gallery on Thursday, May 7 from 5 to 6:30 PM. A juror’s talk and the award announcements begin at 5:30 PM. The Salon de Refuses, featuring work not accepted into the juried exhibition, will immediately follow in Joppa Hall from 6:45 to 8:45 PM.
Harford joined colleges nationwide in April in celebrating Community College Month. The campaign, led by the Association of Community College Trustees, highlights the essential role community and technical colleges play in powering America’s workforce and expanding economic opportunity.
Harford Community College will present the musical group “Girl Named Tom” on Friday, May 1 at 7:30 PM in the Chesapeake Theater located in the Chesapeake Welcome Center on campus.
Come see “Sweet Dreams . . . Mandy Barnett Sings Patsy Cline” on Sunday, April 26 at 3 PM in the Chesapeake Theater located in the Chesapeake Welcome Center on Harford’s campus. An official Grand Ole Opry member, she has performed alongside such legends as Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks.
Harford’s Library is celebrating National Library Week April 20-24 this year by hosting three events that are free and open to the public. National Library Week 2026 features the theme "Find Your Library Joy!" to highlight how libraries strengthen communities and support lifelong learning.
Harford String Orchestra and Harford Youth Orchestra will present a concert on Saturday, April 25 at 1 PM at Edgewood High School, 2415 Willoughby Beach Road. Hosted by Harford Community College, the annual spring concert is free and open to the public.
Visit Harford’s Open House on May 2, 10 AM to 12 PM. Check out our 90+ exceptional degree and 40+ career & workforce programs, our many extracurricular activities and services, how to save money with our scholarships and grants, and meet with staff to discuss your future as a Fighting Owl!
Owl Media, Harford’s student multimedia publication, had a great showing at the Apple Awards this year, winning awards in five categories. Student media publications from across the country entered the competition. Winners were announced at the National College Media Convention in NYC.
The Actors Guild of Harford Community College will present William Shakespeare's Romeo + Juliet April 24-26 and May 1-3 in the Blackbox Theater in Joppa Hall.
Harford Community College’s Professional Dog Grooming class is offering grooming appointments for dogs that fit a certain profile. Appointments are being scheduled on Monday mornings and evenings, Tuesday mornings, and Wednesday evenings.