Upcoming Events
Kyshona at Slayton House, sponsored by Compass Realty
Join us for a very special concert with Kyshona at Slayton House celebrating the end of a week-long Howard County Public School residency.
The Annual MACC Bash
Join us for an exclusive backstage celebration to help us raise money to support Merriweather Arts and Culture Center’s community and educational programming.
Ben Folds and the Howard County Youth Orchestra
Join us at Merriweather Post Pavilion for a unique one-night-only collaboration with Ben Folds and the Howard County Youth Orchestra.
Help MACC make more Magic and Memories in 2025!
In 2024, we welcomed over 45,000 residents to our programs and events and showcased hundreds of artists from around the world, making countless memories along the way. Help us create more magic and memories in 2025 by making a donation today.
At the Merriweather Arts and Culture Center, we continue to offer programs and experiences that are accessible to everyone—because we believe the arts belong to all, and are best experienced together. Your support helps make this possible! From the joyful energy at the free performances at Color Burst Park and the Columbia Lakefront, to the excitement of young people at one of our Teen Nights, in-school music residencies, or on the stage at Merriweather Post Pavilion, we’ve seen first-hand how the arts spark joy and build the essential bonds of community.
To show our appreciation to our generous donors, this year we are providing commemorative gifts to those who give $50 or more by December 31, 2024. Depictions of these gifts are below and reflect the flourishing ecosystem of arts programming in Downtown Columbia. You can use the form below to contribute online, or if you would prefer to mail a check, please make it out to "Merriweather Arts and Culture Center" and mail to 10475 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, MD 21044. Please indicate your shirt sizes or gift substitution requests in the form below or on the memo line of the check if mailed.
The official name of our organization is The Downtown Columbia Arts and Culture Commission, Inc. and our federal tax ID is 46-3894828.
Despicable Me
And ACTION: Dance and Movie Nights at Color Burst Park
In partnership with Merriweather District, MACC presents a FREE movie showing featuring Despicable Me.
Hispanic Heritage Festival
In partnership with County Executive Calvin Ball, The Howard County Office of Human Rights and Equity, and the La Alianza Latina Commission, MACC presents the FREE Hispanic Heritage Festival.
IF
And ACTION: Dance and Movie Nights at Color Burst Park
In partnership with Merriweather District, MACC presents a FREE movie showing featuring IF.
Vivo
And ACTION: Dance and Movie Nights at Color Burst Park
In partnership with Merriweather District, MACC presents a FREE movie showing featuring Vivo.
Freaky Friday
And ACTION: Dance and Movie Nights at Color Burst Park
In partnership with Merriweather District, MACC presents a FREE movie showing featuring Freaky Friday.
Cumbia Heights
Join us for a night of great music, food, drinks and fun for the whole family.
AMPED in the Park: Dominique Fils Amie
Join us for a night of great music, food, drinks and fun for the whole family.
Zach Person
In partnership with Columbia Association and Howard Hughes, MACC presents a FREE show featuring indie guitar rock artist Zach Person at 7 p.m.
AMPED IN THE PARK: Damn Tall Buildings
In partnership with Merriweather District, MACC presents a FREE show featuring blues & roots rock band Damn Tall Buildings at 7 p.m.