Upcoming Events

Downtown Cumberland offers a robust variety of events year-round. Check back often for updates!


JZ's Pub Lepracon
Friday, March 13 and Saturday, March 14 • 8:00 pm • JZ's Pub on N. Centre - 49 N. Centre Street

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at JZ's Pub! Stop by on your pub crawl for food specials, drink specials, and entertainment! Music starts at 8:00 pm and karaoke at 9:00 pm! JZ's will be open 7:00 pm to 12:00 pm on both Friday and Saturday!

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Hooley Pub Crawl
Saturday, March 14 • Noon - 2:00 am • Downtown Cumberland

Get Irish for the day at Downtown Cumberland's 27th Annual Hooley Pub Crawl featuring music, sing-a-longs, and other popular entertainers from the tri-state area. A full slate of entertainers will perform throughout the day at Downtown Cumberland and South Cumberland locations. There will be plenty of libations and music, so put on your green and […]

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Hooley Pub Crawl Party Irish Sing-Along
Saturday, March 14 • 3-5pm • Loft 129-129 Baltimore Street

A Loft tradition! A special Hooley Pub Crawl party! NO ADMISSION! Come stop in and have a Guiness or two (or whatever your favorite drink may be!) and sing-along to some traditional Irish tunes with DJ Rob Zembower! Event is 3-5pm!

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Tate Griffen's Comedy Showcase
Friday, March 20 • 8-9:45pm • Loft 129-129 Baltimore Street

Tate Griffen's Stand-Up Comedy Showcase features Stand-Up in fast a fast paced night of hilarity! Showcasing comedians Tate Griffen, Corey Bush, Chelsea Hlasnick, Lennon Free, William Yanu, Nathan Scahill, Kwame Kumah and Classic Clarilee. The show is hosted by local favorite Tate Griffen. Presented by Float Loaf Productions. Tickets are only $15. Get your tickets […]

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The High and Wides at Gallery Stage
Saturday, March 21 • 7-9pm • Gallery Stage-9 North Centre Street

The Washington Post calls them the Apostles of Hillbilly Boogie, and The High and Wides bring a good time to the stage with driving riffs and great harmonies. A truly must see upcoming band! Tickets are $20. Tickets are available on the Gallery Stage website here: www.tickettailor.com/events/gallerystage/2085870

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Always Now at Loft 129
Saturday, March 21 • 8-10pm • Loft 129-129 Baltimore Street

Always Now is a Progressive Folk Rock power trio pioneering what they call multi-dimensional life music, blending poetic lyricism, raw vulnerability, and intricate musicianship into something uniquely their own. Their performances have been described as "unexpectedly transformational," "exactly what I needed," and "the kind of show that reminds you you're still alive." They balance that […]

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Lily Books & Cafe Schwartz-Griffiths Author Series - Russell Shorto
Sunday, March 22nd • 2PM - 4PM • Lily Books & Cafe - 127 Baltimore Street in downtown Cumberland

Showcasing Cumberland's authors as a legacy from The Book Centre and long-time owners Lee Schwartz and Gayle Griffiths. More details coming soon!

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Hackensaw Boys at Gallery Stage
Thursday, March 26 • 7-9pm • Gallery Stage-9 North Centre Street

Roots-music shapeshifters Hackensaw Boys bring their famously high-energy, dance-floor-igniting live show to Gallery Stage. Bluegrass chops, folk-punk spirit, and the band's iconic handmade "charismo" percussion - this one's a full-body good time! Tickets are $20 and are available on Gallery Stage's website here: Hackensaw Boys Tickets

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Like a Woman: Fearless
Friday, March 27 • 8am-1pm • Cumberland Country Club-10200 Country Club Rd NE

The "Like A Woman" event, hosted annually by the Chamber, is a dynamic and empowering gathering designed to celebrate and elevate women in business and leadership. This event provides a platform for women to network, share insights, and inspire each other through engaging discussion and workshops. Attendees benefit from the opportunity to connect with fellow […]

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Megan Jean feat. Jake Blount & Corduroy Brown
Friday, March 27 • 7-9pm • Gallery Stage-9 North Centre Street

Megan Jean returns to Gallery Stage for a special one-night performance, fresh off a fall residency at Gallery Stage that wrapped with a songwriter-style finale on December 11, 2025. Known for gutsy vocals, sharp lyricism, and a fearless blend of roots, rock, blues, and folk, Megan has spent nearly two decades on the road, building […]

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The Frostburg State University Chamber Singers at Loft 129
Friday, March 27 • 8-9:30pm • Loft 129-129 Baltimore Street

SPECIAL PERFORMANCE OF CHAMBER MUSIC AT THE LOFT! Some of the most memorable choral compositions arise from the operatic stage. Who could forget Bernstein's "Make Our Garden Grow" from Candide. Who wouldn't appreciate the beauty and grandeur of the easter hymn, "Regina Coeli," from Mascagni's gem, Cavalleria Rusticana. The Frostburg State University Chamber Singers, under […]

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Eli Lev at Gallery Stage
Saturday, March 28 • 7-9pm • Gallery Stage-9 North Centre Street

Eli Lev is a Maryland-based singer-songwriter crafting heartfelt, uplifting folk/Americana. His intimate sound is rooted in lived experience and a deep sense of connection. Often compared to The Avett Brothers and The Lumineers, Eli is a powerful musical storyteller. Tickets are $20 and are available on Gellery Stage's website here:https://www.tickettailor.com/events/gallerystage/2015017

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Crosswinds Big Band at Loft129 (FREE)
Wednesday, April 1 • 7-9pm • Loft 129-129 Baltimore Street

The Cumberland Jazz Society Big Band is back with the Crosswinds Big Band, led by Dale Rodevick. Come hang out and hear the cats read through the best in modern big band charts from the libraries of Thad Jones-Mel Lewis, Count Basie, Les Hooper, Gordon Goodwin, Maynard Ferguson, Hank Levy and more. The sessions are […]

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Old Souls at Loft 129 (TWO SHOWS)
Saturday, April 4 and Sunday, April 5 • 8-9:30pm • Loft 129-129 Baltimore Street

Old Souls bring their mix of country, roots, and blues to Loft 129. Sharing a love of country and the road, several years and many weathered miles, they've spun their ghost stories into songs. Jenu Six and Chantal Lynn write and play like people who've lived the stories they're telling. The harmonies are raw and […]

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Ladies Night Out
Friday, April 10 • 6-11pm • Rocky Gap Casino Resort - 16701 Lakeview Rd NE

Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Allegany County Chamber of Commerce's annual Ladies Night Out! This event is all about fun, food, drinks, and great company, so grab your friends and get ready to have a blast. Enjoy music and dancing courtesy of DJ South throughout the night as you let loose and […]

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Buffalo Rose at Gallery Stage
Friday, April 10 • 7-9pm • Gallery Stage-9 North Centre Street

Buffalo Rose is a six-piece Pittsburgh band delivering joyful "Theatre Kid Americana." With sparkling harmonies, intricate acoustic arrangements, and heart-forward songwriting, their live show is vibrant, playful, and irresistibly fun. Come ready to sing along and leave smiling. Tickets are $20 and are available on Gallery Stage's website: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/gallerystage/2015056

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Stick Men at Loft129
Friday, April 10 • 8-9:30pm • Loft 129-129 Baltimore Street

POWERHOUSE PROG ROCK COMES TO THE LOFT...SUPERGROUP STICK MEN! LEGENDARY KING CRIMSON PLAYERS! Stick Men is a powerhouse progressive rock trio featuring legendary musicians Tony Levin, Pat Mastelotto and Markus Reuter. With a combined experience of over 100 million records sold worldwide, this supergroup brings unparalleled musicianship and innovation to every performance. Tony Levin and […]

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2026 Season Kick-Off at C. William Gilchrist Museum
Saturday, April 11 • 5-7pm • C. William Gilchrist Museum - 104 Washington Street

Cat's Cradle Collective will host the first exhibition of the season from April 3 to May 10. A reception to kick off the season will be held at the museum on Saturday, April 11th from 5-7pm.

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Jenner Fox Band at Gallery Stage
Thursday, April 16 • 7-9pm • Gallery Stage-9 North Centre Street

Jenner Fox Band is a Bellingham, Washington-based group built on poignant storytelling, warm harmonies, and the quiet magic that happens when longtime collaborators truly listen to one another. Fronted by internationally touring songwriter Jenner Fox, the band blends humor, vulnerability, and conviction into songs that turn everyday moments into something quietly profound. Tickets are $20 […]

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Tomajito at Loft 129
Saturday, April 18 • 8-10pm • Loft 129-129 Baltimore Street

The jazz/funk/R&B ensemble ToMaJiTo returns to Loft 129 on Saturday, April 18 at 8:00 pm for a special performance featuring vocalist Mikayla Dodge and saxophonist Rich Norwood. Join us for an evening of great music from artists such as The Yellow Jackets, Stevie Wonder, Jeff Lorber Fusion, Chuck Mangione, Aretha Franklin, Weather Report, Alicia Keys, […]

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Minor Gold at Gallery Stage
Thursday, April 30 • 7-9pm • Gallery Stage-9 North Centre Street

Minor Gold is a spellbinding duo featuring Tracy McNeil and Dan Parsons, whose partnership has evolved over nearly a decade. Built on gentle guitar, sparse textures, and haunting harmonies, their music is intimate, warm, and emotionally resonant. Minor Gold creates a hushed, deeply human listening-room experience. Tickets are $18 and are available here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/gallerystage/2015131

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Ontologics at Loft129
Saturday, May 9 • 8-10pm • Loft 129-129 Baltimore Street

ONTOLOGICS is an experimental, multi-instrumentalist duo that has been recognized for fusing genres like progressive rock, hip-hop, electronica, and jazz with sharp lyricism and an explosive live presence. Their lyrical depth and highly structured nature of their genre bending has been compared to the meticulous arrangement of the jazz-inflected work of Frank Zappa. Originally based […]

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The Close at Gallery Stage
Saturday, May 16 • 7-9pm • Gallery Stage-9 North Centre Street

The Close is a trio of introspective lyricists known for genre-blending melodies and rich harmonies. Their sound lives at the crossroads of country, folk/rock, and Americana with a pop sensibility that feels familiar yet fresh. Live, The Close creates an intimate experience that lingers long after the final song. Tickets are $20 and are available […]

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Haunted like Human at Loft129
Friday, July 10 • 8-9:45pm • Loft 129-129 Baltimore Street

Nashville duo Haunted like Human delves into inspired songwriting, sparse arrangements, and frisson-inducing harmonies that mark their music. With a background in poetry and prose, Dale Chapman's granular focus on language is simpatico with Cody Clark's background in classical guitar, where each note carries its own weight. Limned with nostalgia, soaked in Southern gothic lore, […]

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Not Reely Dan (TWO SHOWS)
Friday, August 14 and Saturday, August 15 • 8-10pm • Loft 129-129 Baltimore Street

By popular demand, Not Reely Dan returns to the Loft 129 stage for a two night residency on Friday, August 14 and Saturday, August 15. Both shows start at 8pm. NRD, a nine member Steely Dan Tribute Band, includes some of the region's finest musicians and vocalists and features exclusively the music of the classic […]

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Dustin Lowman at Loft129
Friday, August 21 • 8-9:30pm • Loft 129-129 Baltimore Street

To the Loft from New York City...singer-songwriter Dustin Lowman. Dustin Lowman writes antisensical songs: lyric-driven tunes that deconstruct the nonsense of living. He is a self-taught singer, guitarist, harmonica player, and lyricist who patterns his style on troubadour types - Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen, Aimee Mann, Adrianne Lenker, Cass McCombs. Based in Brooklyn, Dustin performs […]

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Howard's Half Marathon/5K Run Festival
Sunday, August 30 • 8am • Canal Place-13 Canal Street

Howard's Half Marathon/5K Run Festival is a charity event raising money for the Allegany County Animal Shelter, a municipal no-kill shelter located in Cumberland, MD and serving the surrounding area. Two events are featured - a half-marathon and a 5K race. Both courses are out and back format. Registration for each event begins on March […]

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Sugar Lime Blue
Friday, September 4 • 8-9:30pm • Loft 129-129 Baltimore Street

The Duo of Ashley and Dave Beth are the heart and soul behind Sugar Lime Blue, a band long known for its genre-defying blend of Americana, blues, folk, and jam-infused rock. Now touring as a duo, the couple has distilled over a decade of musical chemistry, road-tested experience, and deep artistic connection into a raw, […]

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