February
Art Uncorked: A Dinner Pairing Art & Wine
Art Uncorked: A Dinner Pairing Art & Wine
Hosted by Laurie Forster, The Wine Coach®
Nationally Recognized Wine Educator
A Fundraiser for the Art League of Ocean City
Thursday, February 12, 2026, 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Ocean Pines Yacht Club, 1 Mumfords Landing Road, Ocean Pines, Maryland
Tickets:
$150 per person
$900 for table of 6
Click here to purchase tickets!
Known for memorable events such as the pARTy of the Year, and the upcoming 10th season of the Ocean City Film Festival, The Art League of Ocean City is bringing not just another wine pairing evening to the area, but instead it is presenting, Art Uncorked, Thursday, February, 12, 2026, 6-9pm for a one-of-a-kind evening of art, culture, and romance held in the elegant ballroom of the Ocean Pines Yacht Club. A fundraising dinner where love, creativity, and Italian wine come together in perfect harmony. The night promises to be a heartfelt celebration of passion—for food, for wine, for art, and for giving back.
Enjoy a 5-course Italian dinner crafted by Touch of Italy, each dish thoughtfully paired with exquisite Italian wines and guided by nationally recognized Laurie Forster, The Wine Coach®. With her signature wit and expertise as a sommelier, Laurie will show you how to fall in love with wine all over again—teaching not just how to drink it, but how to savor its character, chemistry, and connection with food. Through interactive tastings, you’ll explore how flavors flirt, contrast, and ultimately find their perfect match. Bottles of these specially curated wines will be available for purchase at the end of the evening.
Throughout the evening, masterpieces will be unveiled—each work of art thoughtfully paired with a featured wine to highlight how artistic expression and wine can beautifully complement one another. Guests will then have the opportunity to purchase these inspired pairings at the end of the evening, with proceeds supporting the Art League of Ocean City and its mission to nurture creativity in our community.
To tempt your palette and quench your curiosity for the evening, the Art League will reveal wines, menu courses, and artwork throughout the coming weeks. To learn more about the experience follow the Art League on social media and subscribe to their email list.
Whether you’re sharing the night with a sweetheart, friends, or fellow art lovers, this is the perfect way to toast Valentine’s Week: an unforgettable evening of wine, art, and heartfelt giving. Tickets can be purchased at $150 a person or a table of 6 for $ 900.
Ocean City Film Festival Preview Night
Ocean City Film Festival Preview Night
Thursday, February 19th, 7PM at the Art League of Ocean City
Join us for a night of selected short films from the OC Film Festival Season 10 catalog! Free and open to all. Content not rated by MPAA. ocmdfilmfestival.com
SHOWINGS:
Before the Settlers
Directed by Unscene Productions
Experience the story of the indigenous people of Delmarva. Produced with the help of the Worcester County Historical Society, Maryland Archeological Conservation Laboratory, the Julia A. Purnell Museum, and Pocomoke Indian Nation Inc. To be featured in the Unscene Productions Showcase.
SnowBugs
Directed by Jenny Scheurmann
During a snow day, three girls find themselves in a tricky situation after one of them accidentally goes too far during their snowball fight. To be featured in the Wonder & Whimsy showcase.
The Schools that Fish Live In
Directed by Sydney Sharp
A dorky teen gets help from his mute little brother to ask a girl out to a spring dance. To be featured in the Student Cinema 101 showcase.
Of the Ocean
Directed by Lola Broomhall
Follow Lola on a spellbinding journey beneath the surface, where body and water entwine and reality blurs with fantasy. Set against the shifting blues of the Mornington Peninsula, this underwater art film invites you to surrender to the unseen, and feel the pull of the ocean, journeying on a single breath to new depths. To be featured in the Environmental Stewardship showcase.
Soliloquy of One
Directed by Max Radbill
One wanders through the world for the first time, and she’s definitely the only One there is. To be featured in the Remember When showcase.
Johnathan Appleseed
Directed by Adam Levin
Freshly fired, grieving his Pop Pop, and stuck in his parents’ house, Johnathan is down bad. That is, until he stumbles upon a wild revelation: he’s a descendent of Johnny Appleseed. With nothing to lose and a legacy to claim, Johnathan sets out to follow in the American folk hero’s footsteps. Starring Drew Reilly (Second City NY) and directed by Adam Levin (Tribeca, DocNYC). To be featured in the For the Whole Famdamnily showcase.
Invasion ‘53
Directed by Danielle Weinberg.
A man-eating alien crashes a suburban cocktail party. To be featured in the Creature Features showcase.
Forbidden Broadway: Greatest Hits, Vol. 1
Forbidden Broadway: Greatest Hits, Vol. 1
Sat. February 21, 7-9pm: Click here for tickets
Sun. February 22, 4-6pm: Click here for tickets
Tickets: $25
Seating is limited — reserve your spot early!
Get ready to laugh out loud when Forbidden Broadway: Greatest Hits, Vol. 1 comes to Ocean City! Presented by the Lower Shore Performing Arts Company (LSPAC) in partnership with the Art League of Ocean City Center for the Arts, this fast-paced musical revue delivers hilarious parodies of your favorite Broadway shows and stars.
From Wicked to Annie—no show is spared! Created and written by Gerard Alessandrini, Forbidden Broadway has delighted audiences for decades with its razor-sharp wit, clever lyrics, and spot-on musical satire. Expect laugh-out-loud takes on iconic Broadway musicals and legendary composers, including Liza, Carol, and Sondheim—all fair game in this uproarious celebration of theater.
This project is partially funded by the Worcester County Arts Council and the Somerset County Arts Council, with support from the Maryland State Arts Council.
Forbidden Broadway: Greatest Hits, Vol. 1 is presented through special arrangement with Theatrical Rights Worldwide.
March
10th Annual Ocean City Film Festival
The Art League of Ocean City is proud to present OC’s 10th Annual Ocean City Film Festival, showcasing new films by regional and international filmmakers of every background and genre. Screenings will be held at venues across Ocean City, alongside filmmaker Q&As, special events, and opening and closing parties throughout the festival.
Headlining the festival is comedy icon Patton Oswalt, performing live at the Ocean City Performing Arts Center on Thursday, March 5 at 7:00 PM! This special headliner event is part of the Ocean City Film Festival celebration, and tickets must be purchased separately and are only available through the Ocean City Performing Arts Center. Click here to purchase tickets!
Visit ocmdfilmfestival.com for more information.
Ticket Options:
TIER 1 PRICING:
Available Dec 2–Feb 15
- 4-Day Festival Pass: $125
- Single Day Passes: $35
TIER 2 PRICING:
Available Feb 16 – March 8
- 4-Day Festival Pass: $145
- Single Day Passes: $40
Passes MUST BE picked up at the Art League of Ocean City. Your receipt is not your festival pass.
Pass Pickup:
Fri. Feb 27: 9am-4pm
Sat & Sun Feb 28 – March 1: 11am-4pm
Mon-Sun March 2-8: 9am-4pm
4-Day Festival Passes include:
- All in-person screenings of feature films and short film blocks and all in-person events.
- Does not include tickets to Patton Oswalt headliner
Single Day Passes include:
- All in-person screenings of feature films and short film blocks and all in-person events on that day.
- Does not include tickets to Patton Oswalt headliner
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Please note: passes are non-refundable and films are not rated. Viewer discretion is advised. All in-person screenings are general admission and first-come, first served. Please arrive early to guarantee your seat
Bus Trip to Smithsonian American Art Museum
Join us for a special day trip to the Smithsonian American Art Museum to experience Grandma Moses: A Good Day’s Work, a captivating exhibition that sheds new light on the life and legacy of Anna Mary Robertson “Grandma” Moses. This exhibition explores how Moses used creativity, hope, and community to shape a remarkable artistic career, while examining her enduring influence on American art and culture.
Guests will enjoy lunch at the museum’s restaurant or a nearby eatery before departing the museum at 4 PM. On the return trip, we’ll pass the Tidal Basin for a sneak peek of Washington’s iconic cherry blossoms!
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!
Or call us at 410-524-9433
Trip Details
Date: Monday, March 30
Where: Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, DC
Grandma Moses: A Good Day’s Work
https://americanart.si.edu/exhibitions/grandma-moses
Pricing: $95 members / $115 non-members
Water and snacks will be provided on the bus
Lunch: On your own at the museum’s restaurant or a nearby restaurant
Bonus: The bus will depart the museum at 4 PM, and on the return trip to Ocean City we’ll pass the Tidal Basin for a sneak peek of Washington’s iconic cherry blossoms