# Event Details - **Event Name**: Good Grief - Great GOD 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 25 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 26 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm - **Event Description**: An experience. A week of art, music, and performance, healing workshops and sessions, and an open mic centered on navigating loss with God.About this EventGood Grief Great GODStep into a transformative experience where art becomes a language of healing, connection, and restoration. Good Grief Great GOD is not just an art show; it is an immersive journey through the landscapes of loss, faith, and love.Curated by the multi-talented Veronica "So Creative" Essex, this one-of-a-kind event blends fine art, digital art, interactive installations, spoken word, music, performance art, and healing workshops to tell a deeply personal and universal story. Through poignant and evocative mediums, Veronica invites you to join her as she unpacks the complexities of grief after losing her mother to pancreatic cancer.But this is not merely a night of sorrow. It is an entire week of remembering, unpacking, and restoring. With vulnerability and artistry, Veronica chronicles her encounters with God during her journey, revealing how even in the depths of loss, His presence becomes a steady and guiding light.This year’s expanded experience includes three powerful showings of the production, a full workshop day, and a community open mic night, unfolding over four days:Wednesday, February 25 – Opening Night Gallery Experience and Full PerformanceThursday, February 26 – Workshop Day (Lunch Provided) featuring movement and breathwork, journaling, and a guided group sessionFriday, February 27 – Community Open Mic and Ensemble FeatureSaturday, February 28 – Matinee Gallery Experience and Full Performance / Finale Gallery Experience and Full PerformanceExpect to be moved by:Fine Art: Stunning pieces that depict moments of reflection, faith, and transformation.Digital Art: Immersive visuals that capture the emotions of grief and hope in vivid detail.Interactive Art: Installations that invite participation, connection, and personal reflection.Spoken Word and Music: Raw, lyrical performances that give voice to unspeakable pain and profound joy.Performance Art: A masterful show that brings her journey to life with honesty, humor, and soul.Alongside the performances, the Workshop Day is designed to support emotional and spiritual restoration:Movement and Breathwork Workshop: Release tension and reconnect with your body through guided movement and grounded breath.Journaling Workshop: Use expressive writing as a tool for processing grief, clarity, and emotional resilience.Group Grief Session: A compassionate, guided space facilitated by mental health professionals where attendees can share, reflect, and be witnessed in community.The Community Open Mic Night offers a creative space for expression, testimony, artistry, and shared healing, allowing attendees to honor their own stories.This is a space where art meets the divine, where the broken find beauty, and the weary find restoration. Good Grief Great GOD is an invitation to feel deeply, to remember boldly, and to encounter God’s presence in the places you least expect.https://youtu.be/5CSw7hYrxqk https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/458465f0-d59a-11f0-9f00-5de8d36970ed-rimg-w494-h740-dc060606-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/45c67800-d59a-11f0-a572-8351d1aa0224-rimg-w494-h740-dc4a475e-gmir.jpg 02.25.26 - OPENING NIGHT?: 06:00 PM - 07:45 PMGood Grief Great GOD | Opening Night Gallery ExperienceInfo: Step into a powerful visual journey of grief, healing, and restoration through the work of talented visual artists. Featuring fine art, digital art, and interactive installations, the gallery invites you to reflect, connect, and experience storytelling beyond words.?: 07:45 PM - 09:30 PMGood Grief Great GOD | Opening Night PerformanceInfo: Enjoy music, spoken word, dance, and storytelling that bring the journey of grief, faith, and restoration to life. Through powerful performances, witness raw emotion, creative expression, and God’s presence in every step of the story.?: 09:30 PM - 10:00 AMGood Grief Great GOD | Opening Night Artist TalkbackInfo: Join Veronica “So Creative” Essex and the ensemble for an intimate artist talkback immediately following the show. Hear the stories behind the scenes, the inspiration for each moment, and the heartwork that shaped Good Grief Great GOD. Guests are invited to ask questions, share reflections, and engage in meaningful conversation with the creative team.02.26.26 - WORKSHOPS?: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PMMovement & Breath Work | WORKSHOPHost: Taylor Matthews?: 12:30 PM - 01:30 PMLUNCH (Provided)?: 02:00 PM - 03:30 PMWriting & Journaling | WORKSHOP?: 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM90-Second Secret to Processing Grief | GROUP SESSIONHost: Tonya OvertonInfo: A transformative session with Griefologist, Tonya Overton ICF (International Coaching Federation) Certified in Grief Coaching AACC (American Association Christian Counseling) First Responder 02.27.26 - OPEN MIC?: 07:00 PM - 10:00 PMGood Grief Great GOD | OPEN MICHost: Teonna the QueenInfo: Join us for a powerful and uplifting Open Mic Night during the Good Grief Great GOD experience. This evening is dedicated to storytelling, expression, and community healing through spoken word, music, poetry, and creative testimony. Whether you want to share your own work or simply be present in the atmosphere, this night offers space for honesty, artistry, and connection. Attendees are invited to step up to the mic and release what has been held, honored, or learned — through words, rhythm, or song. Throughout the night, you will also experience special ensemble features from the Good Grief Great GOD cast. These intimate performances weave together movement, poetry, character work, and musical elements, offering a glimpse into the heart of the full production in a more raw and personal way. This is a night to be seen, heard, and supported. A night to witness the beauty of shared creativity and collective healing. Come as you are and bring your voice — or your listening heart.02.28.26 - MATINEE SHOW?: 12:00 PM - 01:30 PMGood Grief Great GOD | Matinee Gallery Experience Info: Step into a powerful visual journey of grief, healing, and restoration through the work of talented visual artists. Featuring fine art, digital art, and interactive installations, the gallery invites you to reflect, connect, and experience storytelling beyond words.?: 01:45 PM - 03:30 PMGood Grief Great GOD | Matinee PerformanceInfo: Experience music, spoken word, dance, and storytelling that bring the journey of grief, faith, and restoration to life. Through powerful performances, witness raw emotion, creative expression, and God’s presence in every step of the story.?: 03:30 PM - 04:00 PMGood Grief Great GOD | Matinee Artist TalkbackInfo: Join Veronica “So Creative” Essex and the ensemble for an intimate artist talkback immediately following the show. Hear the stories behind the scenes, the inspiration for each moment, and the heartwork that shaped Good Grief Great GOD. Guests are invited to ask questions, share reflections, and engage in meaningful conversation with the creative team.02.28.26 - FINALE SHOW?: 06:00 PM - 07:30 PMGood Grief Great GOD | Finale Gallery ExperienceInfo: Step into a powerful visual journey of grief, healing, and restoration through the work of talented visual artists. Featuring fine art, digital art, and interactive installations, the gallery invites you to reflect, connect, and experience storytelling beyond words.?: 07:45 PM - 09:30 PMGood Grief Great GOD | Finale PerformanceInfo: A night of music, spoken word, dance, and storytelling that brings the journey of grief, faith, and restoration to life. Through powerful performances, witness raw emotion, creative expression, and God’s presence in every step of the story.?: 09:30 PM - 10:00 PMGood Grief Great GOD | Finale Artist TalkbackInfo: Join Veronica “So Creative” Essex and the ensemble for an intimate artist talkback immediately following the show. Hear the stories behind the scenes, the inspiration for each moment, and the heartwork that shaped Good Grief Great GOD. Guests are invited to ask questions, share reflections, and engage in meaningful conversation with the creative team. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/baltimore/good-grief-great-god-2026/100001977085532048 - **Event Categories**: art, open-mic, workshops, storytelling, fine-arts, spoken-word, literary-art, health-wellness, crafts, live-music, spiritual, mental-health - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 81.88, max: 209.93, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Baltimore - **state**: MD - **country**: United States - **location**: MICA (Maryland Institute College of Art) - The Gateway - BBOX Theater - **lat**: 39.3104364 - **long**: -76.62377699999999 - **full address**: MICA (Maryland Institute College of Art) - The Gateway - BBOX Theater, 1601 West Mount Royal Avenue, Baltimore, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Good Grief - Great GOD 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/9fcb906fc1365fac559e78a4be81509001cd7591d473c5939ca9ffc46433086c-rimg-w1200-h600-dc484948-gmir.jpg?v=1765351928 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Good Grief - Great GOD 2026 being held? - **A:** Good Grief - Great GOD 2026 takes place on Wed, 25 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 26 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm at MICA (Maryland Institute College of Art) - The Gateway - BBOX Theater, 1601 West Mount Royal Avenue, Baltimore, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Good Grief - Great GOD 2026? - **A:** Ticket prices for Good Grief - Great GOD 2026 range from USD 82 to USD 210 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailability2 - Day Pass – Workshops + One Show EARLY BIRDUSD 82 + USD 7 feeAvailable2 - Day Pass – Workshops + One VIP Show EARLY BIRDUSD 119 + USD 9 feeAvailable2 - Day Pass Workshops + One ShowUSD 103 + USD 8 feeAvailable2 - Day Pass Workshops + One VIP ShowUSD 141 + USD 11 feeAvailableFull Experience PassUSD 157 + USD 12 feeAvailableFull VIP Experience PassUSD 210 + USD 15 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Good Grief - Great GOD 2026? - **A:** Good Grief - Great GOD 2026 is organized by Veronica "So Creative" Essex. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Good Grief - Great GOD 2026 is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Baltimore, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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