October 8, 2026, 2026 8PM-9PM
Beyond the Page with Rick Steves
Join Rick as he shares stories from his incredible career -- including his historic 1978 backpacking trip on the legendary Hippie Trail, a trek from Istanbul to Kathmandu.
Concerts & Events
Concerts & Events
Maryland Public Television is excited to bring you a variety of in-person and virtual engagement activities throughout the year. From screenings, to trips, workshops, and more, we offer fun and educational opportunities to stay connected with our community. Be sure to check back often as we continue to add new and exciting events to our schedule.
Please direct any questions about other (non-concert) events to events@mpt.org.
ATTENTION CONCERT TICKET HOLDERS! All concert ticket questions should be directed to member services at 410-581-4292.
October 12, 2026, 5:30PM
Crime and Punishment Screening & Discussion
Join regional leaders and MPT in learning from our past to envision a better future and understanding of what true justice can and should look like in America.
TuesDAY, OCTOer 13, 7pm
Christianity at a Crossroads Screening & Conversation
A preview of the upcoming documentary, Christianity at a Crossroads, and an interactive conversation with the filmmaker and individuals from the program.
October 22, 2026, 9am-6PM
Power of Age
Join MPT and Baltimore County Department of Aging at the Power of Age Expo with entertainment, resources, health screenings and exhibitors, and more.
October 28, 2026, 7pm
German Genealogy: From U.S. Clues to German Research
Learn about the most promising sources for identifying your ancestor's German town of origin and how to find German church and civil records online.
bi-weekly, September 9 - October 21, 2026, 7-9pm
Genealogy Workshop - Finding Your Roots: Death is Only the Beginning
Join us for a beginner-to-intermediate genealogy workshop designed to help you find, analyze, and correlate the many records created before, during, and after death.
THURSday, November 5, 8PM
PBS Books Presents: Barbara Kingsolver Live
Don't miss this interactive live virtual book club event with Pulitzer Prize-winning author Barbara Kingsolver. She will discuss her new novel Partita.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 9AM - 3PM
Flea Market & Bazaar
The annual Flea Market & Bazaar returns Saturday, November 7, 2026 with a new time: 9am-3pm.
ThursDAY, November 12, 5:30pm
Wine, Women & Dementia Screening and Discussion
In a special collaboration with AARP, MPT will host a screening and discussion of a compelling documentary through the lens of family caregivers who strive to accept the beauty and the brutality for themselves and their loved one with dementia.
The American Revolution
MPT is hosting a myriad of screenings and engagement events tied to Ken Burns' latest series.
Genealogy Workshops - ICYMI
Want to learn more about your family history, but don't know where to start? You can now see all of our past Genealogy Workshops on demand. Click the link below to find a workshop that's right for you.
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays
MPT Station Tours
Station Tours are back! Learn about MPT's history and get an inside look at current TV technology. Groups will have the opportunity to tour our three studios, master control, the core, and more.
Past Events
Take a look at some of the great events MPT has provided in the past. See something you'd like to do again? Just email events@mpt.org and let us know!
JANUARY - JUNE 2026
Indie Lens Pop-Up w/ MPT
Enjoy free screenings and activities tied to another line-up of poignant documentaries from independent filmmakers in the PBS system. Virtual and in-person events all season!
May 1-8
MPT Online Auction
On behalf of Maryland Public Television (MPT), the MPT Foundation, Inc.* holds an online fundraising auction each year to raise needed funds that support the programming, broadcasting, and community outreach activities of MPT. We partner with dozens of Maryland-based businesses, artists, and creatives who donate their merchandise or services for auction.