The best arts & culture spots in Frederick

“Feeling the itch to move this week? All Things Music & Dance Company is Frederick’s premier spot for contemporary, jazz, ballet, hip hop, tap and more, with top-tier instruction, an award-winning competitive team, and even guitar or piano lessons if your feet prefer to keep the beat.”

“Weinberg Center for the Arts is Frederick’s go-to for live music, dance, comedy, and the Frederick Speaker Series across the historic Weinberg and New Spire Arts. Season announcement lands August 6, so peek the lineup and call dibs with member pre-sales August 13 or public on sale August 20.”

From the Frederick newsletter, August 4, 2026

“Baltimore Museum of Industry makes Baltimore’s labor and innovation feel alive inside an 1860s oyster cannery, with hands-on exhibits, live demonstrations, and a five-acre waterfront campus. Sneak in an inspiration break this week... tinker, gawk, and leave plotting your next project.”

From the Baltimore newsletter, August 3, 2026

“The collection of Matisses & Picassos, Impressionist works & a sculpture garden are some highlights.”

“Creative studio offering classes, parties and walk-in visits for art projects such as pottery, painting and kiln-fired ceramic pieces.”

“Iconic landmark offering marine-life exhibits, a dolphin show, shark tank & walk-through rainforest.”

“A 1790s manor house is the focus of this 43-acre history park & museum with interactive exhibits.”

“Interactive exhibits at this museum featuring an IMAX theater, planetarium & rooftop observatory.”

“Local performing-arts theater & education center with a resident ensemble of actors & artists.”

“"The Star-Spangled Banner" manuscript is on display at this history museum & library.”

“Local history & education center with cultural exhibits & a 1,700-square-foot model railroad.”

“Small museum with unusual rotating exhibits by self-taught artists, plus sculptures & a garden.”

“Neighborhood playhouse showcasing dramas & comedies, plus kid-friendly theater, in laid-back digs.”

“Kid-powered museum with 3 floors of hands-on exhibits & play areas, plus events.”

“Calm, relaxing, clean space offering all sorts of self-guided projects, from art to crafts like watercolor and collage, as well as art supplies.”

“Historic 3-building gallery with paintings & artifacts from ancient times to the present.”

“Exhibits explore local African-American heritage through themes of family, community, slavery & art.”

“Compact preserved site & museum featuring historic Edgar Allan Poe memorabilia & events.”

“Multipurpose live music space featuring wooden bleachers and tiered cement steps for seating.”

“Documenting the medicinal treatment of wounded soldiers through exhibits & life-size dioramas.”

“National Historic Landmark highlighting nearly 200 locomotives, a model train display & train rides.”

“Guided tours of a circa-1756 German Colonial home on the National Register of Historic Places.”

“Movie theater chain known for presenting 3D films on a giant screen, including blockbusters.”