Performances & Events

Located just a short walk from downtown Chestertown, Washington College is an integral part of the culture of this gem of the Eastern Shore. Residents and visitors to the region have many  opportunities to enjoy theatre, music, literary readings, dance, and more that are featured on campus.

Featured Events    

     

Andre Mehmari

André Mehmari

André Mehmari is considered one of Brazil's most talented musicians. His activities as pianist, composer, and arranger are highly regarded in both popular and classical music. As his compositions have been performed by leading orchestras such as Orquestra Sinfônica do Estado de São Paulo and chamber ensembles such as the São Paulo String Quartet, his career in jazz and Brazilian popular music has attained wide attention with performances in all of Brazil's major jazz festivals and abroad at Umbria Jazz in Italy and Juan Les-Pins in France.

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Details

  • September 26, 2025
  • Hotchkiss Recital Hall, Gibson Center for the Arts

 

Cloud Tectonics

 by Jose Rivera directed by Sergio Cilla

On a stormy night in Los Anges, a lonely man named Anibal picks up a pregnant hitchhiker and welcomes her into his home. Clocks stop, visitors materialize out of nowhere and love ticks louder and faster with each heartbeat. This magical love story asks the timeless question: is there a right time for love?

Details

  • Fall 2025
  • Gibson Center for the Arts

 

portrait of John Jarboe

Generative Workshop: Letter to My Gender

with John Jarboe

Come join John Jarboe, writer of the award winning show "Rose: You Are Who You Eat," for an interactive workshop exploring autobiographical writing and performance through a queer lens. Jarboe will share stories and prompts from creating Rose, and lead students through exercises designed to spur their own creativity.

Details

  • November 6, 2025
  • Rose O'Neill Literary House