Things to do in Baltimore this week 10/28/19

The week of Halloween is here. If you didn’t party too hard this past weekend there are still plenty of spooky activities to get you in the Halloween Spirit! All of my Halloween activities this year are theatre related, of course. On Tuesday I’m going to the Ghostly Gathering at Everyman Theatre. On Halloween I’m going to see Cabaret Macabre at Baltimore Theatre Project. Then wrapping up all the Halloween fun by seeing Bits & Pieces at The Mercury Theater on Saturday. Also, Brilliant Baltimore (Light City/Book Festival) kicks off this weekend. Make your way down to the Inner Harbor to check it out!

Monday, October 28

Monumental Mondays
6PM – 12AM
R. House
301 W 29th St, Baltimore
Liven up your Mondays with weekly game nights at R. House. Each week we’ll feature different video games, board games, card games and everything in between. It’s the nostalgia of your childhood, but with beer specials from our friends at Monument City Brewing, game night is all grown up.

The Charmery Goes Ghostbusters
Oct 27 3PM – 5:30PM, Oct 26 6:30PM – 9PM
The Charmery (Ice Cream Factory)
1700 W 41st Street, Suite 400, Baltimore
Are you troubled by strange noises in the middle of the night? Do you experience feelings of dread in your basement or attic? Have you or your family ever seen a spook, spectre or ghost? If the answer is “yes”, then don’t wait another minute. Purchase your ticket for The Charmery’s full sensory showing of Ghostbusters. For the first movie of our second season’s full sensory experiences, we are showing the original Ghostbusters and we promise to Never. Cross. Streams. This fully unique movie experience includes a self-serve popcorn bar, special themed punch, treats that correlate to scenes in the movie, and other sensory delights. $30 per person
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Monday Pagoda Yoga
6:30PM – 7:30PM
Patterson Park Pagoda, Baltimore
Come out for a free yoga class on Pagoda Hill with Megan! All levels welcome. Kids under 13 yrs old must be accompanied by an adult. ¡Venga a una clase gratis de yoga a la Pagoda! Para todos niveles. Los niños menores de 13 años tienen que venir con un adulto.

Mahalo Monday X ~ “Monsters & Mermaids”
7PM – 12AM
Dylan’s Oyster Cellar
3601 Chestnut Ave, Baltimore
Happy MAHALOWEEN! Our monthly tiki night gets spooky with a Monsters & Mermaids themed Halloween Party! Dress up. Drink all the specialty Tiki Drinks! Eat Matsubi! COSTUME CONTEST 1st Place: $100 gift card to Dylan’s, a Dylan’s Tshirt and a “Monster Drink”- sharable with 4 friends! – 2nd Place: $50 gift card to Dylan’s, a Dylan’s Tshirt & a Irene Donnelly Salmon Tiki Mug – 3rd Place: $25 gift card to Dylan’s, a Dylan’s Tshirt & a can of SPAM

The Baltimore Butterfly Sessions: Look for Home
7PM – 8:30PM
Baltimore Center Stage
700 North Calvert Street, Baltimore
Featuring internationally-recognized immigration attorney Sheela Murthy, multi-instrumentalist Kamyar Arsani, Afroboricua poet Tatiana Figueroa Ramirez, and desserts from Mera Kitchen Collective, this Butterfly Session will dig into the ways that immigration law in this country impacts real people and real lives in our communities. The Baltimore Butterfly Sessions will bring together music, poetry, literary excerpts, and thought-provoking keynote addresses to catalyze conversation and build awareness around today’s most pressing issues. Tapping into some of the brightest voices around the nation and in Baltimore, each Butterfly Session will convene artists, activists, organizers, and thinkers to unpack a civically resonant topic. Through the Baltimore Butterfly Sessions, BCS aims to create a space for civic dialogue & fellowship across difference and stay firmly rooted in our local community. Come for the music, come for the poetry, come for the conversation.
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Teavolve’s Open Mic w Steve Hung
7PM – 10PM
Teavolve Cafe & Lounge
1401 Aliceanna St, Baltimore
The Teavolve open mic happens every Monday barring flooding or alien assault. Signup starts at 6pm, performances roll from 7-10pm. In deference to the venue we keep things PG-13 & in deference to getting everyone on the stage – no amps, drumkits, 2 pieces or 10 minutes whichever’s shorter. Most weeks we’re joined by a special featured artist in the middle of the night and though admission’s free, we hope you’ll bring a little something for their tip jar! Tonight we’re joined by Steve Hung. The Texan born fingerstyle guitarist has been living in the Mid-Atlantic for over a decade now. His Texas upbringing instilled in him a deep understanding of singer/songwriter folk music and the blues. During his adulthood spent touring the Mid-Atlantic, Steve has embraced the area’s bluegrass and country music styles, and strives to follow the footsteps of other regional fingerstyle guitarists such as Chet Atkins, John Fahey, and Leo Kottke.

BIG’s Monday Funday – Comedy Improv
7:30PM – 8:30PM
The BIG Theater
1727 North Charles Street, Baltimore
In Roman times, Mondays came in the middle of the week, except during leap months, when there was only one Monday, and everyone still hated them. But at BIG, we love Mondays, especially our Monday Funday, when Local Spot hosts two guest teams and performs a Monoscene, too. Ave, dies Lunae!!! Baltimore Improv Group offers free comedy shows every night of the week. But please reserve so we know you’re coming.

Monday Trivia at MaGerk’s
7:30PM – 9:30PM
MaGerk’s Pub
1061 S Charles St, Baltimore
Ours is an independent Trivia Night written specifically for the venue/audience each week. We try to write a rounded game that finds the right balance between challenging and fun, while avoiding too many gimmes or complete guesses. Generally speaking, people seem to really enjoy it and we’ve been pretty successful with consistent crowds, and a loyal following in Hampden, and Mt. Vernon, so we are very excited to be invited to bring the game to Federal Hill!!We’ll be playing at MaGerk’s every Monday in the back bar. It’s free to play (of course), and like any good Trivia Night, we’ll have loads of food and drink specials. We will also have a prize for the best overall team, as well as one for the highest placing small team so it’s good for groups of all sizes. We’d love to have you join us, so definitely consider checking it out if you’re in or around Federal Hill on Monday’s.

The Session Hosted By Clarence Ward III
8:30PM – 12AM
Terra Cafe Bmore
101 E 25th St, Baltimore
This event is a weekly Jazz Jam Session created and hosted by Baltimore’s own Saxophonist and Trumpeter Clarence Ward III. Each and every week some of finest musicians from Baltimore, Dc, Va and as far as Ny come to partake in this weekly Gathering of musical expression. There is NO cover and all you have to do is tip the band. There is NO OTHER PLACE in this town offering such a high level of music for free.

Tuesday, October 29

Flagons & Dragons: October
6PM – 10PM
Nepenthe Brewing Co.
3626 Falls Road, Baltimore
Come out to Nepenthe Brewery and join us for an evening of table top role playing games! If you’ve wanted to play games like Dungeons & Dragons, rock an ALL NIGHT HAPPY HOUR, or do both, that’s what we’re going to do (and you can too). There’s definitely going to be D&D, but there’ll be other games as well. We’re a Baltimore based tabletop gaming company, and since Bmore has been great to us, we decided to host an evening of our favorite hobby at a bar we love. So, whether this whole thing is new to you, or you’ve battled your fair share of dragons, eldritch horrors, or space pirates, come enjoy some great food and drink and roll some dice. Plus, near the end of the evening, we’re going to give out some awesome dice sets and other prizes to some random lucky people. If you’re interested in running a game, reach out and let us know. Otherwise, just show up and enjoy a game.

Scary Dairy Latte Art Throwdown
6PM – 9PM
Ceremony Coffee Roasters – Mt. Vernon
520 Park Ave, Baltimore
A thrilling latte art throwdown at Ceremony Coffee in Mt.Vernon. 6pm sign up, 7pm throwdown. $5 buy in and a costume contest, prizes and swag! Espro / Baratza Fellow / BGA/SCA.

Ghostly Gathering at Everyman!
6:30PM – 9:30PM
Everyman Theatre
315 W Fayette St, Baltimore
A NIGHT OF SPIRITS! Tell a ghost story, hear a ghost story, and get to know our ghosts. Join members of Everyman Theatre’s Resident Company of Artists for an evening of supernatural festivities and a thrilling play reading of TURN OF THE SCREW from the story by Henry James by company members Megan Anderson and Bruce R. Nelson. This eerie Victorian-era ghost story tells the tale of a governess charged with looking after two seemingly perfect children in a haunted English manor house. The kids get creepy and the situation turns sinister, quickly. If you thought the kids from The Shining were bad… you ain’t seen nothing yet! Come in your creepiest costume and get ready to kick off Halloween week with spooky surprises galore!
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Roy’s Five-Course Prisoner Wine Dinner
Oct 29 & 30, 6:30PM – 8:30PM
Roy’s Restaurant (Baltimore)
720 Aliceanna Street, Baltimore
Will The Snitch be Eternally Silenced? The Drama Unfolds This October At Roy’s. The Prisoner was launched and soon became the most recognized, innovative and unique Napa Valley Red Wine blend, leading the resurgence of blends by incorporating Zinfandel with the unlikely “mix” of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Petite Sirah, and Charbono. Join us for an exclusive five-course dinner artfully paired with the thought provoking wines of The Prisoner Wine Company. $99 per Guest, plus tax and gratuity. Call (410) 659-0099 for reservations.

Shakin’ Balls for FUN!
6:30PM – 9:30PM
The Local Oyster
520 Park Ave, Baltimore
What’s SHAKIN’ party people! Join Nikki Coxx & The Local Oyster Tuesday, October 29th inside Mount Vernon Marketplace for a regular ol’ fun night of BINGO! Prizes for each round (5) of bingo, buy raffle tickets for more prizes and stick around for Blackout Bingo at the end. Food & Drink specials ALL NIGHT!

The Mondo Baltimore Halloween Bash!
7PM – ?
Ottobar
2549 N Howard St, Baltimore
Mondo Baltimore’s second annual Halloween bash promises even more zaniness than last year. Get ready for music, bad movie clips, and even a magic show, culminating with a performance from the Mondo Baltimore House Band – covering your favorite b-movie hits!
7PM – MOVIE CLIPS
8PM – ILLUSIONIST – John Westford
8:45PM – Fun Never Starts (Melodic Disco Industrial)
9:30PM – Big Gorgeous (Perv Pop)
10:15PM – THE Mondo Baltimore BAND (B-Movie Covers)
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August Wilson’s RADIO GOLF
Oct 15 – Nov 17, Tues – Thur 7:30PM, Fri & Sat 8PM, Sat & Sun 2PM, Sun 7PM
Everyman Theatre
315 W Fayette St, Baltimore
It’s never the wrong time to do the right thing. STARRING Dawn Ursula, Jamil Mangan, Charles Dumas, Antony Floyd, and Jason B. McIntosh. Directed by Carl Cofield. Successful real estate developer Harmond Wilks is on a mission to become Pittsburgh’s first Black mayor by doing whatever it takes to transform his childhood neighborhood from blighted to bustling. But when he learns the truth about his family’s legacy, he is forced to decide whether he will finish what he started or fight to preserve his community’s history. This fast-paced, crackling conclusion to August Wilson’s unparalleled 10-play cycle examining the African-American experience in the 20th century is “surprising, suspenseful and crowd-pleasing.” (The New York Times), and draws striking parallels to the issues we still face today.
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Thoughts of a Colored Man
Oct 10 – Nov 10, Tues – Thur 7:30PM, Fri & Sat 8PM, Sat & Sun 2PM
Baltimore Center Stage
700 North Calvert Street, Baltimore
One theme, seven variations. A world-premiere play from Keenan Scott II, one of today’s boldest new voices, Thoughts of a Colored Man blends language, music, and dance. Welcome to the vibrant inner life of being Black, proud, and thriving in the 21st Century. Set over a single day, this richly theatrical mosaic goes beyond the rhythms of the basketball court and the boisterousness of the barbershop to shed brilliant light into the hearts and minds of a community of men searching for their most triumphant selves.
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Charm City Trivia Tuesdays
7:30PM – 9:30PM
Full Tilt Brewing
5604 York Road, Baltimore
Come join us as we welcome Charm City Trivia to our Fully Tilted family. Every Tuesday will will have them in-house orchestrating some of the best trivia in the city. Beer, gift certificates, merch, etc… who knows what you could bring home with you from week to week if your team comes out on top.

Harold Night at BIG
7:30PM – 9PM
The BIG Theater
1727 North Charles Street, Baltimore
Every Tuesday night, check out BIG house performers as they rock the classic long-form improv format known as The Harold. Three of BIG’s six Conservatory teams will take the stage every week to blow. your. ever-loving. minds. Baltimore Improv Group offers free comedy shows every night of the week. But please reserve so we know you’re coming.

Backbar Movies | The Ring (2002)
8PM – 10PM
Paulie Gee’s Hampden
3535 Chestnut Ave, Baltimore
Baltimore Magazine’s 2019 “Best Movie Night” We pay for the movie, you get to enjoy & eat cheap food! Backbar Movies | The Ring (2002) Movie Starts at 8pm. Backbar Specials from 5pm to Close.

Silent Film Spooktacular
8PM – 10PM
De Kleine Duivel
3602 Hickory Ave, Baltimore
Don your best Halloween garb and join us for a terrifying evening of silent horror films accompanied by a live jazz trio! Get your thrill on. Films will include Frankenstein (1910), Edgar Allen Poe (1909) and many more! There will be a costume contest with prizes sponsored by De Kleine Duivel. $5 cover. Outside food is allowed! Musicians, feel free to sit in!

Extra Credit: An Improv JAM!
9PM – 10PM
The BIG Theater
1727 North Charles Street, Baltimore
BIG presents a free Tuesday night Improv Jam! The jam is geared towards improv students of any level getting some extra (credit) stage time! No need to sign up in advance, just swing by The BIG Theater. We’ll welcome you, right after the Harolds!

Wednesday, October 30

Wine’d Down Wednesdays
4PM – 12AM
Back Yard Baltimore
131 S. Schroeder St., Baltimore
Come every Wednesday for ‘Wine’d Down Wednesdays’ – 1/2 off Wines by the Bottle.

Wednesday Open Studio at Local Color Flowers!
4:30PM – 8PM
Local Color Flowers
3100 Brentwood Avenue, Baltimore
Drumroll please! By popular demand…Open Studio will now be offered EVERY Wednesday night starting May 2nd from 4:30-8PM!!! What!? For those of you who have not yet been to Open Studio, the model is simple. Come by during the open hours. Choose from loads of amazing locally grown flowers, make something in your own vase or choose one of ours. Pay for what you make. No need to RSVP, just come on by! Bring friends (adults only please), canned Rose and snacks. Enjoy a night relaxing and getting creative with flowers. Make it your weekly routine!

Adventures in the Meadhall
5PM – 10PM
Charm City Meadworks
400 East Biddle St., Baltimore
All games are open to any and all to try! No one is turned away for skill level. Come try out new games and find a new passion. Game is for all ages and all levels of gaming play. We’ll have Nintendo Classic set up for player versus player video gaming as well as a variety of all play level board games and card games. Game Night is being reinvented! Bring a friend and bring a game. Come relax on a Wednesday night with a great community of people. Our taproom has 10-20 fresh meads on-tap daily with Cheerwine, Wild Kombucha and Root Beer as non-alcoholic options. We serve snacks and pizza, but please BYO-food. Game nights are all-ages, and do not require reservations to attend.

Fear Factory
Oct 30 5PM – 10PM, Oct 31 3PM – 10PM
The Charmery (Ice Cream Factory)
1700 W 41st Street, Suite 400, Baltimore
Things are getting scary at The Charmery at the Union Collective. Do you have what it takes to survive five Fear Factory flavors that will stretch the limits of where you thought ice cream could go? Here’s how it works – you pay $5 for a bowl of Five Fear Factory flavors (baby scoops) and IF you finish the bowl will be forever immortalized in the Fear Factory Hall of Fame plus a Cone Card. A sneak peak into some of our Fear Factory flavors include: Peppercini & Feta – Everything Bagel, Cream Cheese, & Lox – Snickles – Pickle ice cream with Snicker bits.

Investigating the Nutshell Studies of Unexplained Death
6PM – 8PM
Maryland Historical Society
201 W Monument St, Baltimore
Frances Glessner Lee (1878-1962) crafted her Nutshell Studies of Unexplained Death to train homicide investigators to “convict the guilty, clear the innocent, and find the truth in a nutshell.” These dioramas of true crime cases revolutionized homicide investigation and are still used for training. Panelists will discuss Glessner Lee’s life and work and the process of conserving and curating the Nutshells for display at the Renwick Gallery in 2017. Light refreshments follow. Panelists: Bruce Goldfarb, Executive Assistant to the Chief Medical Examiner for Maryland and Curator of The Nutshells, Ariel O’Connor, Objects Conservator at the Smithsonian American Art Museum, and Nora Atkinson, the Renwick Gallery’s Lloyd Herman Curator of Craft.
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The Fright Brunch – Halloween Edition
6PM – 10PM
Revival, a Joie de Vivre Hotel
101 W MONUMENT STREET, Baltimore
Once a year, on a special night, brunch gets spooky and tastier bite after bite. When the sun starts to go down and day becomes night. A transformation occurs under the moonlight. You try and scream, but fright takes the sound. No one’s going to save you from the brunch about to strike. Welcome to Fright Brunch. We are hungry haunting downstairs in the B-Side restaurant and bar, as well as, Topside restaurant with special Fright Brunch inspired food options and drinks. There will be a DJ on each floor and so much more. Everyone is encouraged to wear their best costumes and growling bellies. Get your tickets today and come to the Halloween party of the year.
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Artifact Coffee’s Bowl and a Beer
6PM – 9PM
Artifact Coffee & Restaurant
1500 Union Ave, Suite 1100, Baltimore
Artifact Coffee’s “Bowl and a Beer” dinners bring in regional chefs to use Woodberry’s local network of growers and producers to create affordable, no-reservations-required, delicious meals. Each month, a new chef’s menu is presented in three simple bowls. Plus, your first beer is included!

Chef Egg Live: October Fest Cooking Class
6:30PM – 9PM
Blue Moon Cafe
1024 Light Street, Baltimore
Join Chef Egg at Blue Moon Cafe Too for a hands on October Fest cooking class. You will prepare classic German recipes while learning how to succeed in the kitchen with easy cooking fundamentals. Menu: German Beer Cheese Spread (Demo)Braised Red Cabbage (Demo)Soft Bavarian Pretzels Pork Schnitzel w. Dill Sauce Apple Strudel. This is an all ages class and kids are welcome. 21+ for BYOB. You will cook and eat all of the food on the menu with fellow cooking partners while following step by step instruction from the chef.- Please wear comfortable cooking attire, little jewelry, close toe shoes and pulled back hair.
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Biophilia: a Monthly Environmental Benefit Party!
7PM – 9PM
B.Willow (Canton)
2822 O’Donnell St, Baltimore
Join us for the first edition of Biophilia, a monthly environmental benefit party with drinks, air plant terrarium building, and fundraising for Friends of Patterson Park! The goal of this series is to promote a societal understanding of biophilia, defined as: an innate human tendency to seek connections with nature & other forms of life. This goes hand in hand with doing our part to preserve our natural surroundings, especially for future generations. To kick it off, Baltimore Spirits Company will be pouring tastings and selling bottles, and Friends of Patterson Park will be in shop spreading the word about their environmental efforts just down the street at Patterson Park! Tickets include walk up air plant arrangements (pick 2 air plants, vessel, and decorative elements), tastings from Baltimore Spirits Co, and a $5 donation to the Friends of Patterson Park. 20% of sales will also be donated to them!
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The 10th annual Scary Stories Night
7PM – 12AM
Illusions Magic Bar and Theater
1025 S Charles St, Baltimore
Kick off Halloween right with a night of ghastly ghost stories at a truly magical venue. For our 10th annual event, we’ve partnered with Illusions Magic Bar & Lounge to continue the tradition of sharing personal paranormal experiences live on stage. Doors open at 7pm with a hair-raising Halloween clip show, followed by open-mic style ghost stories at 8pm. Hosted by horror filmmaker, Chris LaMartina. To be put on the storyteller list, please message Chris. For interested presenters, stories must be “true” supernatural encounters and between 3-10 minutes. If you can’t tell your story in that time frame, please just publish a book. So come on stage and spill your (pumpkin) guts with a tale of haunts & horrors. Let’s. Get. Spooky. FREE!

BINGO
7:30PM – 9PM
Park Bench Pub
1749 Belt Street, Baltimore
Join us for BINGO every Wednesday, starting at 7:30. $6 Flatbread all night. Lots of fun and great prizes!

Salsa y Bachata Wednesdays
8PM – 12AM
Sangria Patio Bar
930 North Charles Street, Baltimore
Learn to dance Salsa Bachata with absolutely the best of Baltimore. Then stay and practice with everyone! The best week night for Latin Dance in Charm City! $5 per class // 8:00 PM Bachata // 8:45 PM Salsa. Dance with DJ Raj starting 9:30. We invite you to a night of fantastic dance experience with the best dancers in Charm City in regular attendance. From Baltimore’s premier annual social dance event – the Baltimore Congress, and Baltimore’s fabulous Latin Dance Company Sentimento, we bring you a weekly night of dance lessons, and social dancing. Situated right in the heart of Mr Vernon, is where it all goes down with tasty food, refreshing beverages. invigorating music, and alluring dances.
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Spooky Super Smash Tournament
8PM – 12AM
The Sidebar
218 E Lexington St, Baltimore
Come get spooky and show off your skills! NO cover, $5 tournament entry fee – all goes to the winner’s pot. Costumes welcome!

Charm City Trivia
8PM – 10PM
The Pig & Rooster Smokehouse
3242 Foster Ave, Baltimore
Join us for Charm City Trivia every Wednesday. Come show off your knowledge for chances to win shots, and the first and second places teams win gift cards.

Devil’s Night Movie | The Crow (1994)
8PM – 10PM
Paulie Gee’s Hampden
3535 Chestnut Ave, Baltimore
Come celebrate Devil’s Night (Oct 30th) with a screening of The Crow (1994). We pay for the movie, you come and enjoy pizza and drinks! Movie starts at 8pm on the HD Projector.

Art of Comedy Open Mic
9PM – 11PM
Motor House
120 W North Ave, Baltimore
Baltimore’s hottest open mic night is every Wednesday from 8 to 11 p.m. at Motor House. Sign up to try out 5 minutes of your material in the most welcoming room in the city. Produced by Ivan Martin, with host Garrett Harvest and music by DJ Dragon. 18+ For Explicit Content, Strong Language. Part of the Motor House Creative Crossroads Producer Residency, Producer: Ivan Martin.

Thursday, October 31

Bike & Brunch Tours: Baltimore! Harbor Area Tour
8AM, 10AM, 3PM
Landmark Theater (at the bike rack)
645 South President Street
Get to know Baltimore beyond the harbor and standard tourist attractions. Come alone, bring friends, or bring family. Whether you are on a weekend getaway, local and looking for a new activity with friends, considering moving to the city and want to learn more first, or just want to get out, join us. This is a one of a kind casual tour that aims to exude positive vibes, treat our communities and the residents with respect, and nourish the mind and belly. Maybe you will make a new friend or two. Ride, see Baltimore, have fun….and of course have brunch!
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Spooky Blast 2019
5PM – 11PM
Mount Vernon Marketplace
520 Park Ave, Baltimore
BOO! It’s that time of year again! Join us for a spooky night of Boos & Booze, Tricks & Treats as we celebrate Halloween the MVM way! Join us for a frightfully fantastic night of fun, games, food, drinks, dancing and so much more! Our vendors will be providing the food and drinks with spooky specials. All stalls will be open until 11 pm. Admission to the event is FREE! 5-7 pm: Tantalizing Harry Potter-Themed Trivia – The Boy With The Blue Beard will host Harry Potter themed trivia! The 1st place winner will receive a $50 prize. 7-8 pm: Creepy Costume Contest & Prizes – The 1st place winner will receive $100, 2nd place will receive $50 and 3rd place will receive $25. Non-creepy costumes are also welcome! 8-11 pm: Dancing with DJ Chris Luciano
Costume contest guidelines are as follows: You will receive a name tag from Taps Fill Station or Fishnet if you choose to participate in the costume contest! Throughout the night, you will be able to vote for your favorite costume using a ballot from either Taps Fill Station or Fishnet and place it in the ballot box. The votes will be tallied at the end of the night and the winner will be announced! May the best costume win!

Hampden HalloweenFest 2019
5PM – 8PM
Ma Petite Shoe
832 W 36th St, Baltimore
Be sure not to miss the Annual Hampden HalloweenFest. The event, sponsored by the merchants of historic Hampden, was created to encourage handmade artistry and creativity in Halloween costume design across all ages. Costumed children and adults are encouraged to go shop-to-shop for Trick-or-Treating from 5-6 p.m. with participating merchants along 36th Street, northward up Falls Road, and southward down Chestnut Avenue. The much-anticipated Costume Contest will take place from 6:30- 8:00 p.m. in front of Ma Petite Shoe at 832 West 36th Street and 3 awards will be given in each age group. The contest has been an annual tradition in Hampden for over 50 years and is co-sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Hampden-Midtown and Ma Petite Shoe. The Johns Hopkins University Circle K students function as judges along with community members.

Jazz Series
6PM – 9PM
Sagamore Pendry Baltimore
1715 Thames Street, Baltimore
Smooth Jazz, an intimate modern space, and carefully crafted seasonal cocktails. Take a seat in the lounge every Thursday from 6-9pm to experience what the jazz scene of Baltimore has to offer. Afterwards, head to the open air courtyard and be greeted with specialty hot cocktails from the courtyard bar.

Board Game Night
6PM – 11PM
Old Major
900 S. Carey St, Baltimore
Join us every Thursday for game night! Come solo or with friends. Bring your own or borrow one of many games (i.e. Baltimore-opoly, Jenga, Uno, Battleship, Apples to Apples, Connect Four, Funemployed, Joking Hazard, Loaded Kings and more). Enjoy drink specials. Free parking across the street at the Southwest Baltimore Charter School.

Spooky Blind Tasting
6PM – 8PM
BIN 604 Wine Sellers
It’s the time of the season for ghouls, goblins and shrouds of mystery! And, since we like to celebrate Halloween how we celebrate every holiday, with wine, we’re hosting a blind tasting! Come see how good your palate is while enjoying a flight of frighteningly good wines. Tickets are $10 with a $5 credit toward featured wines.
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Annual Halloween Tour
6PM – 9PM
Westminster Hall & Burying Ground
519 W Fayette St, Baltimore
Start your evening by visiting the old 1852 church erected over gravestones and burial vaults of Baltimore natives and war veterans. Listen to the story of Edgar Allan Poe and visit his monument and gravesite. Be sure to go underground to explore the catacombs, and come back up for theatrical readings, live music, refreshments and more. Admission is $5.00, $3.00 children 12 and under.

Flip Co Halloween Spook Show
6PM – 10PM
Flip Co
1005 N. Charles Street, Baltimore
Come join us at Flip Co for this FREE show on Halloween night! Featuring Cher Rub, Kelsey Kadaver, SVAGE, and Peggy Uranus! Come at 6 to order a bite to eat and grab a seat. Showtime 6:30!

Lantern-Light Tour: Seafarer’s Tales of Macabre
6:30P & 7:30PM
Historic Ships in Baltimore
Pier I 301 East Pratt Street, Baltimore
Come aboard USS Constellation for an after-hours, lantern light tour of all four main decks including the ship’s hold and the Brig! Tours begin at 6:30 and 7:30 PM. Highlights of the Ship’s Service history will be shared along with stories of hardship, occasional tragedy and strange occurrences from the 1862-1865 Diary of ship’s Yeoman Moses Safford.
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Nepenthe Halloween Party
7PM – 12AM
Nepenthe Brewing Co.
3626 Falls Road, Baltimore
Join us if you dare for a bloodcurdlingly fun party full of boos and brews on Halloween night! Come dressed to kill for our costume contest and win prizes for different categories including Most Alarming, Most Creative, Best Group Costume, and more. We’ll have a special boo(ze) cocktail list, and the kitchen will be slinging mayhem and munchies with fiendish Halloween-themed treats. Enjoy the photobooth, spooky tunes, and candy all night long! Your first two beers are on us, PLUS get a special edition glass included in the ticket price.
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Boos on the Beach – Halloween Party at Sandlot
7PM – 11PM
Sandlot
1000 Wills St, Baltimore
“Boos on the Beach” is coming to Sandlot for the spookiest Halloween party you would be a ghoul to miss. Time to Trick or Treat yo’ self! Join us, if you dare, on Thursday, October 31st from 7-11 PM as Sandlot transforms into a haunted pirate ship navigating the treacherous waters of the Heavy Seas! Advanced tickets are $10 and include a welcome cocktail, games, entertainment by DJ Joey Janko & friends, drink specials, campfires, and more! This event is 21+ to enter, proper (horizontal) ID required upon entry. Food by Heritage Smokehouse will be available for purchase. Spooktacular decor brought to you by Sentimental Fools Events. Costume contests, games, and delicious brews brought to you by Heavy Seas Beer. Dog treats and costume contests by Dogs Of Charm City.
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Halloween: The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari
7:30PM – 9:30PM
2640 St Paul St
2640 Saint Paul Street, Baltimore
Occasional Symphony’s first Halloween venture from 2012 gets a re-boot for 2019 with three world premieres added! Enjoy this silent horror classic from 1920 directed by Robert Wiene with Occasional Symphony’s live, original soundtrack conducted by Music Director Ryan Tani. The live score includes classical favorites, commissions from 2012 by James Young and Scott Lee, and world premieres composed by Joshua Bornfield, Stephen Edwards, and Haley Olson. Come in costume – the orchestra will! Alcoholic beverages available for sale only with online ticket purchases to audience members age 21 and over. Tickets $20-$30.
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The Haunting of BIG House
7:30PM – 8:30PM
The BIG Theater
1727 North Charles Street, Baltimore
“You are cordially invited to a grand tour of the historic BIG House. Learn about the local lore that lies within the shadows and discover the secrets hidden beneath the surface. Be prepared to possibly encounter a friendly ghost lurking throughout the halls! Join us on the journey of thrills and chills if you dare! “The Haunting of BIG House” is part of The BIG Lab – Every Wednesday night our comedy scientists take their newest experiments to the stage for further testing. The results may be explosive. Baltimore Improv Group offers free comedy shows every night of the week. But please reserve so we know you’re coming.

Bits & Pieces
Oct 18 – Nov 2, Thur – Sat 8PM – 9:30PM
The Mercury Theater
1823 N Charles St, Baltimore
Theatergoer beware, you’re in for a scare! Bits & Pieces is a collection of short horror plays – some inspired by or adapted from stories new and old, some written or devised from scratch. Watch a versatile cast as they battle possessed dolls, confront the darkness within each of our souls, achieve better living via human sacrifice, and more. Bits & Pieces features adult themes and violence. This show is not suitable for children.
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Cabaret Macabre at Baltimore Theatre Project
Oct 24 – Nov 3, Thur – Sat 8PM, Sat & Sun 3PM
Baltimore Theatre Project
45 W Preston St, Baltimore
Happenstance Theater presents CABARET MACABRE. A perfect autumnal tradition, this witty Theatrical Collage is inspired by the illustrations of Edward Gorey, Victorian nightmares, musical histrionics, gothic romance, the perilous deep, calamitous excursions, and the dangers of croquet. Featuring: Gwen Grastorf, Mark Jaster, Sabrina Mandell, Sarah Olmsted Thomas, Alex Vernon, and special guest artist ellen cherry.
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Trivia
8PM – 10PM
Park Bench Pub
1749 Belt Street, Baltimore
Join us for good food and fun! Food and drink specials all night. Come test your knowledge!

Candy Corny: Halloween Stand Up Show
8PM – 11PM
The Lou Costello Room
1023 W 36th St, Baltimore
Hilariously spoooooky comedy from some of The Lou Room’s favorite comics, all doing stand up in costumes as their characters! Freakishly Ghouly Drink Specials! A costume contest with prizes for audience and performers! Tons of hilarious comedy and good times! Doors open at 7pm, show starts at 8pm – pay what you can at the door!

A Mad Hatter Halloween Party
8PM – 2AM
The Charles Baltimore
1110 South Charles Street, Baltimore
Don’t be late for a very important date! You’re invited to a Mad Hatter Halloween Party featuring 2 for 1 drinks from 8pm – close. The first 50 will receive a treat at the door. All costumes welcome! We’re All MAD here.

Halloween Movie | Halloween (1978)
8PM – 10PM
Paulie Gee’s Hampden
3535 Chestnut Ave, Baltimore
We pay for the movie, you get to enjoy & eat cheap food! Come out on Halloween and watch the original, 1978 classic. Movie Starts at 8pm in the backbar. Food & Drink Specials.

Return of the Ripper Haunted Murder Mystery
8PM – 10PM
Lord Baltimore Hotel
20 W Baltimore St, Baltimore
Join Parapsychologist and Ripperologist Vince Wilson as he uses real CSI-type skills and Victorian era Spiritualism to find a historic killer before he gets you! When things start going wrong, you can’t call 911. How can the police help you against the supernatural? Travel back in time with hypnosis to visit his last victim! A seance may help you or make things a little more dangerous! Handle items from 19th Century England! Five guests will play the part of the victims of Jack the Ripper in the thrilling conclusion! A story straight From Hell!
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Halloween Silent Disco
8PM – 11PM
Horseshoe Casino Baltimore
1525 Russell St, Baltimore
Throw on your costumes and join us for a spooktacular Silent Disco! It will be your typical Halloween party except attendees will wear wireless headphones and boogie on the dance floor. Don’t like the song? Change the channel! We will be featuring two DJs on two different channels. DJ Patrice and DJ Tim Nice playing fangtastic jams all night long for your entertainment. Headphones on: It’s time for skele-fun! Headphones off: It’s a quiet scene to meet new ghoulfriends. Bars filled with Boos: Enjoy Halloween-themed drink specials and swift bar service without the hoarse voice the next day. Dress to Impress: UnBOOlievable costumes will be rewarded! Categories include: Best Couple, Scariest, Funniest, Most Creative. Winners will receive a dinner for two at our celebrity chef restaurant, GDL Italian by Giada. Please do NOT wear masks, heavy face paint, impersonation costumes (such as realistic police/ security/ casino employee uniforms), or weapons (real or fake).
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Paranormal Comedy
8:30PM – 9:30PM
The BIG Theater
1727 North Charles Street, Baltimore
On the outskirts of the understood lies possibilities the human mind has not yet grappled with. Spectral photography, gargoyles, the lost continent of Atlantis, time thieves, alien abduction, the Jersey Devil, shopping bag imps, and of course, telepathic communication with disembodied spirits. Improv comedian and professional astral projectionist Terry Withers merges his ability to speak with the dead and improv comedy in this dark but funny one-time-only show: PARANORMAL COMEDY! Featuring an all-star cast and dead spirits. Baltimore Improv Group offers free comedy shows every night of the week. But please reserve so we know you’re coming.

Ottobar Halloween
9PM – 1:30AM
Ottobar
2549 N Howard St, Baltimore
THIS IS HALLOWEEN not an official Heresy Halloween, but DJs Candy Corn and Badlife will be taking over the second floor of the Ottobar and playing anything and everything spooky and scary. Meaning not just goth and industrial but all the Halloween hits, horror movie soundtracks, sound effects of rattling chains and owls and stuff, etc. Bring your most horrifying requests. COSTUME CONTEST – winner gets an Ottobar gift card. For how much you might ask well I guess you’ll just have to come by and find out. DECORATIONS – yeah we’ll have em. Spiderwebs, pumpkins, a skull, one witch hat placed directly in the middle of the dance floor, the works. THE STAIRWAY TO HELL – free trips up and down the Ottobar’s maddening staircase of mystery and misfortune, with your special ghost host of the evening, yourself. FOG – you literally won’t be able to see fucking shit. CANDY – large bowls of it. Filled with acid and razor blades. DRINK SPECIALS – probably something black and/or apple and/or pumpkin flavored with a clever name. ALL THE BEST HALLOWEEN MOVIES ON THE BIG SCREEN ALL DAMN NIGHT. DID I MENTION IT’S FREE AND YOU HAVE TO BE 21 TO COME? That means poor adults welcome, rich kids get outta here and TP my house.

Metro/Sexual X Halloween | Drag Show Hosted by BABY
9PM – ?
Metro Gallery
1700 N Charles St, Baltimore
METRO/SEXUAL is packed full of fashion, art, rock n’ roll, tease, filth & drag! Presented by Metro Gallery & BABY, METRO/SEXUAL is sure to bring on the heat with the most outrageous, glamorous, & talented performers in Baltimore and the DMV for an unforgettable evening you won’t want to miss. In honor of our favorite holiday, please come dressed in your scariest, filthiest, funniest or most glamourous look for our very special costume contest! Winner will be chosen by audience applause for a fabulous grand prize of $100 and TWO tickets to our New Year’s Eve show! Doors 9pm // Show 10pm. $15
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The Vampire’s Ball
9PM – 2AM
Grand Central Nightclub Baltimore
1001 North Charles Street, Baltimore
Join us for a special & spooky Throw Back Thursday on Halloween night for The Vampire’s Ball with special guest Meatball from Season 1 of Dragula! Get your tickets in advance and skip the line! Tickets will be $5 before 11pm and $10 after. Meet & Greet $15 and will take place after the drag Show. Performances by Washington Heights, Dee-Dee Dereon, Karmela, your forever Mr & Miss Grand Central! Sounds provided by DJ Rob G3.
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THOT GOTH: Rituals Halloween
9PM – 2AM
Rituals: Bar & Venue
12 W North Ave., Baltimore
Come kick off your Halloween with a special THOT GOTH at Rituals, your new premier accursed fun dungeon of Baltimore. Come dressed to distress in your witchiest and most evil lqqk , the theme this evening is American Horror Story: Coven. Dress code is STRONGLY encouraged!!!! It is Halloween after all and you probably have something to prove to someone.

Friday, November 1

Baltimore Book Festival 2019
Nov 1 – 3, 12PM – 10PM
Baltimore Inner Harbor
New for 2019 – Light & Literature Unite! Baltimore Book Festival and Light City come together to create a one-of-a-kind destination. Baltimore’s premier celebration of the literary arts, the Baltimore Book Festival features hundreds of author appearances and book signings; 100+ exhibitors and booksellers; high-energy readings on multiple stages; cooking demos by celebrity chefs; poetry readings and workshops; panel discussions, walking tours, storytellers and hands-on projects for kids; street theater; live music; and a delicious variety of food, beer and wine. 2019 marks the 24th year of the Baltimore Book Festival. Baltimore Book Festival is held outdoors in tents, and inside the Inner Harbor’s most popular visitor attractions. The outdoor festival is 100% free and accessible; all indoor venues are accessible and some indoor/private venues may be ticketed. (Special note: Light City’s spectacular light art walk illuminates at approximately 5-6pm)

World Oddities Expo
Nov 1 – Nov 3
Lord Baltimore Hotel
20 W. Baltimore St. Baltimore
Halloween is in Baltimore this Year! Have you heard? The WORLD ODDITIES EXPOSITION is a convention like no other. In the renowned Lord Baltimore Hotel where the halls will be filled with sights to behold, and treasures beyond measure. From artisans, to artifacts of antiquity and mystery, to natural history, our custom curated marketplace must be seen to be believed! That’s not all! Classes from skilled members of the community will be held, to help you create your own treasures in a small, hands on environment, as well as presenters showing us a glimpse into their perspective worlds. Throw in the Oddities Ink Parlour, with some of the most talented tattoo artists in the industry today, and pepper it all with amazingly unique performances, and live entertainment, and you have an event that whether you stop by for the day or move in for the weekend, you are sure to be amazed by!
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Light City 2019 – A Festival of Light, Music and Innovation
Nov 1 – 10, 5PM – 10PM
Baltimore Inner Harbor
In just three years, Light City has become one of the world’s most renowned light art festivals, transforming Baltimore with large-scale light art installations, performances and music. Situated along the Baltimore Inner Harbor and Waterfront, Light City features international, national and local artists, innovative culinary experiences and an interactive children’s area. 2019 marks the 4th year of Light City. Light City is held outdoors in tents, and inside the Inner Harbor’s most popular visitor attractions. The outdoor festival is 100% free and accessible; all indoor venues are accessible and some indoor/private venues may be ticketed. (Special note: during the day, Baltimore Book Festival illuminates the city with literature, innovative ideas and conversation, starting at 12pm from November 1 through November 3, with keynote speakers and events continuing into the week of November 4). Click here for more information.

Wine Tasting Fridays
5PM – 8PM
Spirits of Mt Vernon
900 N CHARLES STREET, Baltimore
Check out our weekly FREE wine tasting and live music every Friday night, starting at 5pm!

French Macaron Class
5PM – 8PM
Sacré Sucré
2001 Fleet St, Baltimore
Learn how to make french macarons using the french meringue method. We will make two flavors of macarons: Chocolate and Lemon. All filling and shells will be made in class. We will discuss meringue techniques, piping techniques, bust myths and much more! Hors d’oeuvres and wine will be provided for the first half hour as we learn about each other and your expectations. All macarons made in class will be provided to take home. Souvenir tshirts will also be provided. Come to learn and have a great time alongside Baltimore’s best french macaron creators!
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Bromo Neighborhood Lights Opening Reception
5:30PM – 8:30PM
Current Space
421 N Howard St, Baltimore
Celebrate the opening night of the Gluegunheim exhibit during the Bromo Arts District Neighborhood Lights. Enjoy free drinks and light fare at Current Space before exploring the light displays in the neighborhood. The Gluegunheim: Bromo elevates Baltimore Rock Opera Society’s (BROS) and Fluid Movement’s props and costumes – lovingly detailed craft pieces – by placing them in a polished museum environment and setting the entire exhibit inside a fictional universe of wonder and magic. As a historic suit of armor, taxidermied lion, or ancient urn would be displayed in a history museum, this exhibit will show and describe each item from within its fictional backstory. The display will occupy window fronts in the 300 and 400 blocks of North Howard Street.
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Inner Harbor Ice Rink Opening Celebration
5:30PM – 8PM
Baltimore Inner Harbor
Join us on Friday, November 1 at 5:30pm for the opening of the Inner Harbor Ice Rink! Help us kick off the ice rink season and skate to groovy tunes and funky disco lights featuring: Disco-themed ice skaters, Performance by Believe in Music, DJ, Cupcakes, Free hot cocoa and other giveaways, and The first 100 kids will skate for free! The Inner Harbor Ice Rink sponsored by the Joseph & Harvey Meyerhoff Family Charitable Funds will be open daily and all holidays November 1, 2019 – January 20, 2020 (weather permitting).

Craft Your Own Cocktail
6:30PM – 8PM
Sagamore Spirit
301 E Cromwell St
Always wanted to learn how to make cocktails like the pros? Come join one of our tour guides as we walk you through the history of Sagamore Spirit and the process of how we make all our Rye Whiskey. Gather in one of our tasting rooms with individual stations to make some of our signature cocktails. You’ll get hands on in creating two cocktails, that are easy enough to recreate at home. This quarter guests will make our Sagamore Cider and Sagamore Fizz. Get ready to get hands-on creating these thirst quenching cocktails!
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Happy Hour Improv w/PLAN B
7PM – 8PM
The BIG Theater
1727 North Charles Street, Baltimore
Start the weekend right, with friends and laughs. Every Friday at 7 pm, kick back with Baltimore Improv Group’s longest-running troupe, Plan B, for a special HAPPY HOUR show. They’ll delight and surprise you while creating scenes, characters – sometimes, even songs – on the spot. Bring your favorite coworkers, your favorite friends, heck bring your favorite party hat and enjoy yourself as we do the work. You’re off the clock. Baltimore Improv Group offers free comedy shows every night of the week. But please reserve so we know you’re coming.

BIG Mainstage Friday
7PM – 8PM
The BIG Theater
1727 North Charles Street, Baltimore
Ready to see the best of the best? Then get yourself to BIG’s Mainstage! Okay sure, some might say, doesn’t BIG only have one stage? Yes, that’s true but this is still our main one. If we add stages down the line they will have different names. Featuring Old City and our brand new Friday Night Harold squad. Baltimore Improv Group offers free comedy shows every night of the week. But please reserve so we know you’re coming.

The Nevermore Haunt 2019
Oct 4 – Nov 3, Fri – Sat, 7PM – 12AM, Sun 7PM – 10PM
The Nevermore Haunt
450 Mott St., Baltimore
Consistently among the highest rated haunted houses in Maryland, The Nevermore Haunt is a haunted attraction unlike any other you’ve ever experienced. Open 15 nights in October, The Nevermore Haunt offers bizarre and over-the-top sideshow performances nightly, an on-site bar serving local craft beers, on site concessions and a haunted house filled with monsters, demons, and ghouls straight from your deepest, darkest fears. Located in the heart of Baltimore Maryland, this unique event takes its inspiration from the city’s own sordid, dark past. Set in late 19th century Baltimore you’ll encounter a macabre menagerie of specters and spirits; drowned sailors, tortured factory workers, unlicensed physicians, street urchins and mysterious creatures that defy description! With an emphasis on interactive performance and immersive sets The Nevermore Haunt strives to create a Halloween event that is equal parts terrifying and entertaining for all guests. Perfect for those trembling in terror at the mere thought of entering to the most courageous, unflinching haunted house aficionados. The Nevermore Haunt is a truly Baltimore haunted house.
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Bennett’s Curse Haunted House
Oct 4 – Nov 2, Fri – Sun 7PM – ?
Bennett’s Curse Haunted House Maryland
7875 Eastpoint Mall ( Entrance #6), Baltimore
Bennett’s Curse Haunted House is back with its best and scariest Haunted Houses in all of it’s 19 years of operation. Consistently rated at the #1 Haunted Attraction in the Maryland/DC region and one of the top 10 Haunted Attractions in the entire world! This year, come visit the most horrifying, brilliantly immersive, and unforgettably exciting Halloween event Maryland has ever seen.
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Friday Night Stand Up
7:30PM & 9PM
The Lou Costello Room
1023 W 36th St, Baltimore
Friday Night Stand Up every Friday night in The Lou Room! 4 great comedians for just $5. 2 shows – 7:30 and 9pm. This week enjoy comedy from Abby Mello, Sandy Bernstein, Greg K, and your host Michael Furr Comedy. Followed by our ever popular Friday Night Late Night at 10:30 hosted by Ian Salyers.
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Dracula
Oct 4 – Nov 2, Fri & Sat 8PM, Sun 2PM
Chesapeake Shakespeare Company
7 South Calvert Street, Baltimore
“We are in Transylvania; and Transylvania is not England. Our ways are not your ways, and there shall be to you many strange things.” The mesmerizing and classic tale of horror and romance: Sinister events in a sanatorium reveal the lurking presence of the greatest vampire of all time.
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In the Blood by Suzan-Lori Parks at FPCT
Oct 11 – Nov 3, Fri & Sat 8PM, Sun 2PM
Fells Point Corner Theatre
251 S Ann St, Baltimore
An unflinching and incendiary look at motherhood, race and poverty, In The Blood serves as a bold and challenging work by one of America’s greatest modern playwrights: Suzi Lori Parks. In this modern day riff on The Scarlet Letter, Hester, a young, homeless mother of five, must find a way to provide and protect for her children while living on the streets. While Hester’s children fill her life with joy — providing loving comedy in a harsh world of poverty — everyone else in her life takes everything they can. A parable of injustice and cruelty, this play stares into a story that the world all too often looks away from.
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A Shayna Maidel by Barbara Lebow
Oct 18 – Nov 3, Fri & sat 8PM, Sun 2PM
Strand Theater Company
5426 Harford Rd. Baltimore
The setting of the play is the stylish Manhattan apartment of Rose Weiss, the time 1946. Although born in Poland, Rose, now in her 20s, came to the United States with her father, Mordechai, at the age of four and is now completely “Americanized.” The plan had been for Rose’s mother and sister to join the others, but the sister fell ill with scarlet fever, the mother stayed on to care for her, and soon the rise of the Nazis cut off their escape. Their ordeal in the concentration camps, which only the sister survived, has brought a burden of guilt to the aging Mordechai and deeply mixed feelings as he awaits the arrival of his elder daughter, Lusia, who has, at last, found her way to America. With her halting English and old world ways Lusia is a striking contrast to Rose, who is somewhat embarrassed by her rediscovered sister’s presence, and fearful that it will threaten her own hard-won independence. Distraught, and concerned that she may never be reunited with her young husband, Lusia embraces a series of memories and fantasies which make real the joys and horrors of her life before the war, from which her father and sister were spared. But when Mordechai gives Rose a letter from her mother—a letter left many years earlier with a non-Jewish Polish friend—a “proof” of family is somehow restored, and old barriers and griefs give way to a renewed sense of hope and mutual dependence—and the conviction that a better future may yet arise from the bitter ashes of the troubled past.
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The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Oct 18 – Nov 17, Fri & Sat 8PM, Sun 2PM
Vagabond Players, Inc.
806 S Broadway, Baltimore
This sharp and witty Tony Award-winning musical once again proves that a trip to the Vagabond Players is always spelled F – U – N! Conceived by Rebecca Feldman with additional material by Jay Reiss.
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Fells Point Ghost Tour
8PM – 9PM
Baltimore Ghost Tours
Sidewalk Outside of Max’S Sidebar, 731 S Broadway, Baltimore
All ages! Picture Fell’s Point, in Baltimore, Maryland, as it was, a rowdy seaport town, the birthplace of the sleek and dangerous clipper ship. Its streets were full of sailors from foreign lands spilling off ships, immigrants anxious to start a new life, and ladies of the night looking to make ends meet. Given this explosive combination, is it any wonder that many ghosts remained behind?
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KAL Choose Your Own Election
8PM – 10:30PM
Creative Alliance
3134 Eastern Ave, Baltimore
Choose Your Own Election! The Improvised Campaign featuring Political Cartoonist, KAL! American Elections have been ridiculous since men in wigs ran as Whigs. But recently the absurdity of our process brings more rage & tears than laughs. Enough of that! Longtime cartoonist for the Economist & the Baltimore Sun, KAL, has always found the joy and laughter in politics, and, for one night, he and some friends will Make America Funny Again. KAL will be joined by half a dozen of Baltimore’s best comic actors & Improvisers. In one show, you will see KAL’s artistic brilliance and learn some basic political cartooning yourself, then see an entirely improvised election from first debate to a concession speech. The only thing that will be missing is the one unbearable element of our current system: The Current Candidates. Laugh Again. Draw again. At least for One Night!
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BIG Time with Ken Skrzesz
8PM – 9PM
The Charles Theater
1711 N Charles St, Baltimore
BIG Time – How do you know when you’ve truly succeeded? The answer is when the Baltimore Improv Group invites you to have your life memorialized in a series of made up, totally unprepared comedy scenes celebrating you! Come join a hand picked cast of BIG’s best improvisers as they comedically revere some of Baltimore’s most important movers and shakers. Ken Skrzesz has administered for profit, non profit, and educational programs by emphasizing equitable access in procedural development, strategic planning, and standards, curriculum and assessment creation. His enthusiasm for, and knowledge of, all art forms with a special emphasis on developing the creative and collaborative processes, has allowed him to create successful campaigns in community partnerships, donor development, and recruitment with a unique commitment to serving economically challenged and culturally underserved populations. He has served on the boards of Arts Every Day and the Chesapeake Arts Center., Ken is an active master teacher of acting and dance throughout the United States and is currently the Executive Director of the Maryland State Arts Council, emphasizing equity and justice as the path toward quality arts experiences for all Maryland residents.

NYC Comedy Invades Baltimore
8PM – 10PM
Joe Squared
33 W North Ave, Baltimore
Joe Squared presents a night of stand-up comedy from some of the best and funniest comedians from the NYC stand-up scene for one night only! This showcase features professional, touring comedians and will undoubtedly be a night to remember! With JORDAN RAYBOULD (New York Comedy Festival, Anxiety Now Podcast, Caroline’s), BRET RAYBOULD (Bridgetown Comedy Festival, Skankfest, San Francisco SketchFest, The Raybould Brothers), + MORE.
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Face-Off Brawl – an Indie Improv Competition
9PM – 10PM
The BIG Theater
1727 North Charles Street, Baltimore
This underground illegal comedy battle pits two teams against each other in long-form improv Krav Maga where ANY MEANS NECESSARY will win over the audience, the refs, and ultimately the battle. It’ll be brutally funny. Baltimore Improv Group offers free comedy shows every night of the week. But please reserve so we know you’re coming.

Save Your Soul Halloween Hangover w Ian Svenonius
9PM – 2AM
Lithuanian Hall
851 Hollins St, Baltimore
Baltimore’s BIGGEST Soul Night is BACK with our annual HALLOWEEN HANGOVER Costumed Dance-Off! Guest DJ Ian Svenonius – legendary front man of Nation of Ulysses / The Make-Up / Chain & The Gang + more – joins us as we carry the Halloween season, one night further! This is the post-punk legends ONLY area DJ set, so do not miss your chance to dance! At midnight, costumed contestants, selected by the DJs will have a dance battle for a round of drinks on the DJs, 1 full year of Save Your Soul events for you + a guest + $100 Cash! Save Your Soul at the Lithuanian Hall is Baltimore’s wildest dance party of lost & found 45rpm sounds and an all-vinyl shindig of epic proportions. Every 1st Friday, a few hundred kids dance their asses off to everything from Motown/ Stax-era hits, funk breaks, psyche & garage stunners and big beat blues, heavy soul & maximum R&B, girl groups, swinging instrumentals, rockers, boo-ga-loo and a whole lot of “what the fuck it this” gems at the world-famous Lithuanian Hall. Host DJs Baby Alcatraz & Rob Macy spin everything from Etta James, Otis Redding, Aretha and James Brown PLUS all the floor-filling obscurities and deepest danceable cuts Save Your Soul is known for. Tiny records, HUGE sounds! No laptops! No Serato! No foolin! $6 (for members) | 21+ (become an annual member for $5) CASH is strongly suggested!

Skeleton Spirit Halloween Dance Party Extraordinaire
9PM – 1AM
Union Collective
1700 W 41st St, Baltimore
Hosted by Baltimore Spirits Company! AND IT’S OUR 4TH BIRTHDAY PARTYYYYY! Take off your skin and come dance around in your bones, the best costume party of the year is at Union Collective! We’ll have a FULL cocktail and beer bar by Sugarvale, food by Dooby’s, and the best monster mash dance party with tunes by the incomparable DJ Cian Noteman! This party will ALSO be the official release of the Skeleton Spirit, a brand new concoction from Baltimore Spirits Company. Prizes for the best skeleton costumes, but all costumes are encouraged! You don’t want to miss it! Space is limited, get your tickets early and come shake your bones with us!

B L O W O U T Baltimore
9PM – 2AM
Grand Central Nightclub Baltimore
1001 North Charles Street, Baltimore
Dance, drag, and all-out fun! Grand Central is excited to be hosting BLOWOUT every Friday night! Provocative and jaw-dropping performances from drag artists! Electrifying music by top local DJs! An all-inclusive environment where self-expression is celebrated and troubles are danced away! Hosted by diva extraordinaire Bombalicious Eklaver!

Saturday, November 2

Saturdays at LoCoFlo
8AM – 12PM
Local Color Flowers
3100 Brentwood Avenue, Baltimore
We have pre-made bouquets, you can make your own bouquets, or we will make one for you. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for updates. We feature something special every week like seasonal flowers, themes, swag and more! We are only open for four hours, so the fun is highly concentrated. Make it your Saturday routine!

Famous Saturday Brunch – DONUT MISS IT!
10AM – 3PM
The Charles Baltimore
1110 South Charles Street, Baltimore
Get an early start on day drinking with our Famous Saturday Brunch featuring a Diablo Donut Wall! Our complimentary donuts are first come, first serve every Saturday morning so plan to set your alarm because this party kicks off at 10am! Enjoy bottomless Mimosas, Bloody Mary’s, Red & White Sangria, and Orange Crushes for only $15 until 3pm! Didn’t have time to get your morning coffee? We have new WAKE ME UP brunch shots!

Pumpkin Drop
10AM – 12PM
Maryland Science Center
601 Light St, Baltimore
When the Halloween festivities come to an end, bring your jack-o’-lantern to the Maryland Science Center for a memorable send-off. Our pumpkin launch tube is ready to propel your gourd down four stories from MSC’s roof to the patio below! It’s bound to be a smashing good time!
Important Information: 1. Pumpkin diameter MUST be under 15 inches at the widest point to fit through our rooftop drop chute. 2. Pumpkins will start to be collected in the lobby at 10:00am and all pumpkins must be dropped off by noon. 3. MSC staff are the one’s throwing the pumpkins off the roof, you will be watching from the patio below. 4. Pumpkins will be numbered upon intake and announced pre-drop and during drop so you know when yours is being propelled to the ground below. 5. There will be two drops taking place at 11:00am and noon.
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Red Star Fells Point Drag Queen Brunch
10:30AM – 1:30PM
The Red Star
906 S Wolfe St, Baltimore
Red Star invites you to our monthly Drag Queen Brunch featuring Evon Michelle on Saturday November 2nd at 11:30am. Reserve your seat now for $10! Powered bu DJ Big Vanilla.

Drag me to Brunch at El Bufalo
11AM – 3PM
El Bufalo Tequila Bar & Kitchen
2921 O’Donnell Street, Baltimore
Want to take a step out of the norm? Want to get together with your best Judys? Want to celebrate a life event with fabulous creatures dripping in personality and talent? Then come on out to Drag Brunch at El Bufalo! Every first and third Saturday you get the chance to eat delicious food, get your drink on and see some of the variety of Charisma, Uniqueness, Nerve and Talent that Baltimore and Beyond has to offer. $20 gets you a ticket to the show along with bottomless cocktails where you can mix and match your mimosas, bloody mary’s and tequila sunrises!
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Día de los Muertos Community Celebration
11AM – 4PM
The Walters Art Museum
Celebrate Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) with traditional dance performances and art-making activities for the entire family. Visitors can contribute to a community altar, enjoy special food and drink, and take tours of the collection in English or Spanish. This is one of the largest Diá de los Muertos celebrations in the region, so don’t miss out on the festivities! This event is free!

Greater Goods Market feat. the Chinatown Collective
11AM – 4PM
R. House
301 W 29th St, Baltimore
An indoor and outdoor market to benefit a local cause and promote small businesses & artists. Occurs monthly, on the first Saturday of every month. Over 50 local vendors, ranging from hand-made clothing & jewelry, to fine art and ceramics! Plus, groove to tunes from our DJ Amy Reid of Party Girl Entertainment. Grab some lunch at R. House and swing into the garage for a day of great local shopping. Each market features a rotating charitable cause. A portion of each booth fee is donated to them, and they receive a free booth at the market to chat with you about their work!

Binology 101: The Basics of Wine Tasting
2PM – 3:30PM
BIN 604 Wine Sellers
604 S Exeter St, Baltimore
Bin 604 Wine Sellers hosts a series of in-depth tasting classes for the burgeoning wine enthusiast. Join our wine experts for an entertaining 90-minute class jam-packed with valuable information, in a small, group format setting. In our Basics of Wine Tasting class, we explore the typical characteristics of popular grape varietals. Learn the basic terminology and techniques of wine tasting and how to recognize the subtle and subjective flavors of wine. Tickets are $29
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Mt. Vernon Multi-Ethnic Walking Food Tour
2PM – 6:30PM
Mt. Vernon, Baltimore
Bite of Baltimore, Baltimore’s Premier Food Tour: Join us for an exciting tour of the Mt. Vernon neighborhood! See the extravagant architecture and the lavish homes of industrialists, built in the 19th century! See the first Washington Monument, built before it’s bigger brother in DC, and learn the impact our small neighborhood has had on the history of our country. Enjoy the multi-ethnic cuisine and gorgeous sights, as our progressive dinner takes you through the streets of Baltimore’s Mt. Vernon neighborhood.
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Fells Point Historic and Culinary Tour
3PM – 6:30PM
Bite Of Baltimore
Fells Point, Baltimore
Come discover Fells Point! You may have been here before, but do you know the colonial history of this small neighborhood? Do you know the courageous history of Baltimore in the Battle of 1812? Do you know how we shaped the future of America? There’s a lot about Baltimore you need to know – and that’s just the history! Do you know where there’s fresh charcuterie served with crab cakes and Korean-Polish cuisine? Now chase that down with a world class cocktail, and some seriously dangerous dessert. Sounds pretty great, right? We have an amazing menu curated for our standard tour!
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BMORE Lit! Neighborhood Lights Pagoda Dance Party
6:30PM – 8:30PM
Friends of Patterson Park
27 S Patterson Park Ave, Baltimore
Dance in the light of Patterson Park’s historic Pagoda Observatory as we celebrate our Brilliant Baltimore, as part of the 2019 Light City Neighborhood Lights program! With classic soul and funk tunes mixed by DJ Rob Macy of Save YourSoul, this FREE neighborhood dance party will feature a special Pagoda light display, black lights, glow face paint and giveaways, performances, dancing light arches, food trucks and more. And the Pagoda will be open to visitors so that you can climb up to get a bird’s-eye view of our lit city!

Casually Dope Improv Comedy
7PM – 10PM
The BIG Theater
1727 North Charles Street, Baltimore
Casually Dope invites you to start your Saturday night with us. Turning the stories of our community into comedy, each show we’ll invite a guest or just chop it up with audience and use those discussions to create a show like none other. You might learn something, you might not, but you’ll definitely leave full of laughter. Baltimore Improv Group offers free comedy shows every night of the week. But please reserve so we know you’re coming.

Fells Point Haunted Pub Tour
7PM – 9PM
Baltimore Ghost Tours
Sidewalk Outside of Max’S Sidebar, 731 S Broadway
Step through the doors of some of Fell’s Point’s most haunted pubs for a fascinating haunted pub crawl tour of this historic maritime neighborhood. Taverns in Fells Point have always been the rowdy stomping grounds of locals and visitors alike looking for a good time and a drink, and today it’s no different. Join the crowd and belly up to the bar like times past. If your arms break out into goosebumps, and the hair on your neck stands up, it may be because ghost sightings have happened all around you.
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Murder Mystery Dinner in Baltimore
7PM – 10PM
Ikaros Restaurant
4901 Eastern Ave, Baltimore
Join The Murder Mystery Company live in Baltimore for the showing of Death of a Gangster, an immersive mystery experience full of twists and turns. A murder will occur and your sleuthing skills will be put to the test as you work to determine whodunnit. You’ll have the chance to examine clues and mingle with suspects to deduce the culprit as you dine on a killer three-course meal. You might even become a suspect yourself! Tickets go fast, so get yours today.
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Crush 2019: Wines of the Pacific Northwest
7:30PM – 10:30PM
The Engineers Club
11 W Mount Vernon Pl, Baltimore
Come enjoy wine tastings (from more than 24 Pacific Northwest wines!), a gourmet menu, live music, and an optional wine education session—all while supporting the Garrett Jacobs Mansion Endowment Fund—at “Crush 2019: Wines of the Pacific Northwest.” Sample wines fromthe Pacific Northwest, with an especially-created menu by Chef Koven Bryant, and an optional educational session, “A Vertical Tasting of Eroica Riesling ” presented by Fran “Pineapple” Schmidt”for an additional $10. Ticket price includes tax and gratuity on food and beverage, and valet parking.
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Movie with Orchestra: Ghostbusters (1984)
Nov 2 8PM, Nov 2 3PM
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
1212 Cathedral St, Baltimore
Bring your proton pack and join the original paranormal investigation and elimination team as they capture their first ghost, with the score performed live by the BSO. Arrive early for the chance to meet the Charm City Ghostbusters!
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The New Old Fashioned Live! + Halloween
8PM – 1AM
Mobtown Ballroom
861 Washington Blvd, Baltimore
The Mobtown Ballroom house band is back on November 1st, 2019. Being the day after Halloween, this spooky evening will function as the Mobtown Ballroom’s Halloween party. So, wear whatever weird thing you want to wear and be ready to have fun. Beginner lesson at 8pm. Music at 9pm. $15/$10 with student ID.

Saturday Night Showcase: a Comedy Variety Show
8PM – 10PM
The Lou Costello Room
1023 W 36th St, Baltimore
An entire night of comedy for just $5! Starting at 8pm, an entire night of stand up, improv and sketch comedy! With hilarious performances by Banana Phone (improv comedy), Brian Gendron (stand up comedy), Bear Trap (short form improv), Lord Baltimort (improv comedy), Jake Leizear (stand up comedy), and more TBA.
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The BIG Improv Power Hour
9PM – 10PM
The BIG Theater
1727 North Charles Street, Baltimore
Ready to see the best of the best? It’s BIG’s Power Hour! Featured troupes are GUS and our brand new Saturday night Harold squad. Baltimore Improv Group offers free comedy shows every night of the week. But please reserve so we know you’re coming.

Sunday, November 3

Baltimore Farmers’ Market & Bazaar
7AM – 12PM, April 7 – Dec 22
Baltimore Farmers’ Market & Bazaar
Beneath the Jones Falls Expy at Holliday & Saratoga Streets, Baltimore
The 42nd Baltimore Farmers’ Market & Bazaar offers a can’t-miss food experience! The market produced by the Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts (BOPA) begins Sundays April 7 through December 22, 2019 from 7am to noon, located on Saratoga Street between Holliday and Gay streets, underneath the Jones Falls Expressway. As one of Maryland’s largest producers-only market, the Baltimore Farmers’ Market & Bazaar offers an assortment of fruits and vegetables, dairy, meats and seafood, breads, plants and delicious made-to-order items, in addition to handmade clothing & accessories, natural bath & body products, home furnishings, souvenirs and original works of art.

Baltimore Vintage Expo Fall 2019
12PM – 6PM
UNION Craft Brewing
1700 West 41st Street, Baltimore
Milk & Ice Vintage and Bottle of Bread present Baltimore’s premier vintage & antiques expo featuring a high end selection of vintage clothing, accessories, furniture and decor from the best retailers and private collectors in the Baltimore/DC metro area and beyond! Our 7th BVE will be held on Sunday November 3rd at Union Craft Brewing at 1700 West 41st street. It is FREE & open to the public from 12 noon to 6pm.
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Plant Portraits: Holiday Edition!
12PM – 4PM
B.Willow (Canton)
2822 O’Donnell St, Baltimore
Join us in our plant studio for a special holiday version of our Plant Portraits Series! Pose in front of our botanical wall and receive 5 high quality photographs via email by 11/6/19. Plenty of time to print and send to your friends and fam for the holidays! Arrive anytime between 12-4 to be photographed. Attendees will also receive 15% off plants and complimentary bubbly after you check in! Registration required, limited tickets available at the door.
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TasteBuds : A Snack Food & C B D Festival
1PM – 6PM
POWER PLANT LIVE!
34 Market Pl, Baltimore
Explore the world of C B D at Power Plant Live! with top vendors in the industry showcasing the best in C B D products across lifestyle and health and wellness, as well as education from industry experts. Local chefs and food trucks will be providing one-of-a-kind food experience infusing popular snack food with a gourmet twist! Nationally touring Badfish – Sublime Tribute with special guest vocalist Howi Spangler from Ballyhoo will be performing on the Live! Stage. Whether you’re a C B D devotee, a foodie seeking a new experience, or just looking to explore, TasteBuds will have something for everyone! TasteBuds is family friendly! Kids 12 and under are free. Anyone under 21 must be accompanied by an adult 21+.
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Arches & Access Reservoir Hill Neighborhood Lights Parade
5:30PM – 9PM
Druid Hill Park
Reservoir Hill is hosting a family-friendly light parade in conjunction with Brilliant Baltimore’s Neighborhood Lights program! Come celebrate the community connections between our park and surrounding neighborhoods! Reservoir Hill’s historic Druid Hill Park Gate at Madison Avenue will be illuminated in colorful lights and will be the starting point of the light parade. All are invited to activate the Arches & Access light art with a community parade on Sunday, November. The family-friendly walk will feature youth-made lanterns and marching band. Come ready to impress with glow sticks, lights, and lanterns as we parade through the arches into Druid Hill Park following an illuminated pathway ending at a colorfully lit Rawlings Conservatory. There, neighbors will mingle while enjoying light refreshments, including hot cocoa, music, a photo booth, and food truck.
Parade’s starting point: Druid Hill Park Gate at Madison Avenue
2600 Madison Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21217
Parade’s ending point: Rawlings Conservatory
3100 Swann Dr, Baltimore, MD 21217

Charm City Trivia at Cross Street Market
6:30PM – 8:30PM
Cross Street Market
1065 S Charles Street, Baltimore
Charm City Trivia is Maryland’s best live trivia gameshow! Enjoy weekly trivia fun for all ages and skill levels — bring your friends or make some new ones, every Sunday at the Market. Maybe you’ll win some delicious prizes.

Yoga After Hours at B. Willow
7PM – 8:30PM
B.Willow (Remington)
220 West 27th Street, Baltimore
Did you know that a very simple breathing exercise – 4 counts in, 6 counts out – has been scientifically proven to lower your heart rate and reduce stress? And, can you imagine that breathing the cleanest, purest air during this breathing exercise might amplify the experience even more? Join Pop Up Yoga Baltimore for a yoga class surrounded by beautiful plants at B. Willow, Remington’s favorite plant boutique! Rebecca Horner of Pop Up Yoga Baltimore will lead you through a 60-minute flow including breathwork, yoga, and meditation. B. Willow’s plants will serve for more than just beauty – they will purify the air you’re breathing as you flow from pranayama (breathing) to asana (moving) to dhyana (meditating) to savasana. Stay after class to take advantage of a special 20% discount on store items extended only to event attendees. Space is limited for this class.
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Class Clowns – an Improv Comedy Showcase
7PM – 7:30PM
The BIG Theater
1727 North Charles Street, Baltimore
What happens when the teachers encourage the class clowns? Class pandemonium! Or a very funny improv show! Every Sunday, four of BIG’s up-and-coming students take the stage supported by four BIG teachers in a show that’ll leave spitballs all over the theater. Baltimore Improv Group offers free comedy shows every night of the week. But please reserve so we know you’re coming.

Enjoy!

– Lindsey

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