What to do in Baltimore

Baltimore is buzzing this week, so let’s dive right into some of the best things listeners can do around the city.

If you want something magical in the middle of the day, the touring production of Wicked is on stage at the Hippodrome Theatre at the France-Merrick Performing Arts Center, with a matinee performance at the historic venue on North Eutaw Street. National Today lists the 2 p.m. show as part of the blockbuster tour, so listeners can slip into the world of Oz without leaving downtown.

For a shorter outing with a lot of wow factor, the National Aquarium is offering its Australia fish feeding today at 11:20 a.m. in the Australia: Wild Extremes exhibit. According to the National Aquarium schedule, staff feed the massive barramundi while sharing quick facts about these fish, and the experience is included with general admission, making it a perfect Inner Harbor stop.

Tonight, classic holiday magic hits the stage with The Nutcracker at The Lyric. SeatGeek notes a 7 p.m. performance, so listeners can dress up, grab a bite along Mount Royal Avenue, and then settle in for sugar plums, toy soldiers, and full-on seasonal nostalgia.

All week long, the Charm’tastic Mile is leaning into the holidays with something a little quirky: Patch reports the first Annual Eggnog and B’More Monopoly Holiday Week, running December 17 through 24. The promotion celebrates the new Baltimore‑edition Monopoly game, featuring local icons like the National Aquarium, the Maryland Zoo, the B&O Railroad Museum, the Baltimore Ravens, and the Charm’tastic Mile itself. The idea is simple: grab some eggnog, gather friends or family, and play the city’s own Monopoly as a new Charm City tradition.

Looking toward the weekend, Baltimore.org’s events calendar is packed. At the Inner Harbor’s West Shore Park there’s an Ugly Sweater Day and Contest on Friday, a perfect excuse to pull out the most ridiculous holiday gear and enjoy the waterfront. Culture lovers can catch Candlelight: Christmas Special featuring The Nutcracker and more at the Baltimore Museum of Art’s Meyerhoff Auditorium, where live musicians perform holiday favorites by candlelight for an intimate, glowing atmosphere.

For theater and improv fans, Baltimore.org highlights several shows at The Highwire Center in Highlandtown throughout the weekend, including Forging Laughter and Chaos Hour, offering fast-paced, unpredictable comedy. If you prefer something a little darker and more historic, the Edgar Allan Poe House and Museum is hosting its “Bleak December” Poe Death in Baltimore bus tour, taking listeners through the mystery and lore surrounding Poe’s final days.

Shoppers and makers have plenty to do as well. Baltimore.org lists a Holiday Craft Market at Corradetti Glass Studio in Clipper Mill, where local artisans fill the converted industrial space with jewelry, glass, and handmade gifts, plus the Winter Solstice Artist and Maker’s Market at Peabody Heights Brewery, combining craft beer with local vendors in

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Baltimore listeners, if you’re wondering what to do this week, the city is absolutely buzzing with holiday energy, quirky local fun, and some big-time performances.

This afternoon, head to the Baltimore Museum of Industry on Key Highway, where Visit Baltimore reports the museum is hosting extended hours and a free Holiday Market from 4 to 8 pm. You can wander the Decker Gallery turned festive marketplace, meet local makers, pick up handcrafted gifts, and explore the museum without paying a dime, with free parking to boot.

If you’re feeling playful, the Enoch Pratt Free Library calendar lists Festive Music Bingo at the Southeast Anchor Library on Eastern Avenue at 4 pm. Expect holiday tunes, a cozy neighborhood vibe, and the simple joy of yelling “Bingo!” over a favorite song.

Theater fans, tonight is a big one. National Today notes that the touring production of Wicked hits the Hippodrome at the France-Merrick Performing Arts Center at 7:30 pm, giving listeners a chance to see the blockbuster Broadway musical right in downtown Baltimore. For something more community-focused, the Bromo Arts District calendar highlights Deceived in the district later this week, part of the neighborhood’s ongoing push to keep arts front and center.

According to the events calendar from Visit Baltimore, the weekend ahead is packed. On Friday, you can stroll Museum by Candlelight at the Star-Spangled Banner Flag House, check out an ugly sweater day and contest at West Shore Park in the Inner Harbor, or lean into the season with a Candlelight Christmas Special featuring The Nutcracker and more at the Baltimore Museum of Art. Comedy lovers can drop by the Highwire Center for multiple improv blocks, while Keystone Korner hosts a Merry Christmas from José James jazz show in Harbor East.

Saturday turns the dial all the way up. Visit Baltimore’s listings show a Winter Solstice Artist and Maker’s Market at Peabody Heights Brewery, a Holiday Craft Market at Corradetti Glass Studio in Clipper Mill, the Nevermore Nutcracker Ballet at Creative Alliance in Highlandtown, and the Hampden Holiday Market Winter Solstice Edition along West 36th Street. You can also catch the Jonas Brothers’ JONAS20 Greetings From Your Hometown tour stop at CFG Bank Arena, or wander Bmore Flea at Broadway Market in Fell’s Point for vintage finds and local vendors.

On Sunday, Visit Baltimore notes the Ravens host the New England Patriots at M&T Bank Stadium, with watch parties around town, including one at Guilford Hall Brewery. For a more mellow vibe, there’s Candlelight tributes to Drake and The Beatles at the Maryland Center for History and Culture, plus an Annual Hanukkah Concert with the Baltimore Klezmer All-Stars and a Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols at St. David’s Episcopal Church for those craving tradition and music.

Sprinkled through the whole week, the National Aquarium’s daily schedule features Animal Encounters at Harbor Overlook, where listeners can get up close to an Eastern b

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Baltimore, if you’re wondering what to do this week, you’re in luck. The city is buzzing with holiday lights, big laughs, and plenty of ways to stay cozy while you play.

Start by heading to the Inner Harbor, where the National Aquarium is keeping things lively with its daily Animal Encounter at Harbor Overlook. According to the National Aquarium’s schedule, you can get up close to ambassadors like an Eastern box turtle, an Australian bearded dragon, or even a hyacinth macaw in a quick, family-friendly session that’s included with admission and runs about 20 minutes. It’s a perfect way to warm up indoors while still feeling a little wild.

If you’re leaning into the festive spirit, Delia Foley’s Pub in South Baltimore is hosting an X-Mas Music Bingo Party this week, as listed by Visit Baltimore. Picture two floors of holiday music, bingo cards instead of trivia sheets, and prizes flying as you sing along to seasonal classics with a drink in hand. It’s free to join and a great move for listeners who want something social but not too serious.

For those who like their holidays loud and rolling, Eventbrite highlights the Fifth Annual Perry Hall Holiday Jeep Crawl at Perry Hall Middle School in northeast Baltimore. Dozens of Jeeps decked out in lights parade through the neighborhood as a fundraiser for Toys for Tots. There’s no registration fee, but participants and spectators are encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped toy to drop at ACE Hardware on Ebenezer Road. It’s one of those small-but-mighty community events that feels like pure Baltimore.

Looking ahead to the weekend, South Baltimore turns into a runway of questionable fashion with the SOBO Ugly Sweater Stroll, promoted by Visit Baltimore. A wristband gets you drink specials at neighborhood staples like AJ’s on Hanover, Delia Foley’s, Don’t Know Tavern, Riverside Taphouse, and Hair of the Dog, plus light-up swag and a shot at a grand prize for the best worst sweater. It’s 21 and over, limited capacity, and built for listeners who want a walking tour with a strong buzz.

And if you’d rather laugh than bar crawl, the Baltimore Comedy Factory’s calendar shows big-name comics rolling through all month, with special weekend events and a strict 21-and-over policy. Expect a two-drink minimum, loud crowds, and that classic club energy out by the hotel entrance.

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Baltimore listeners, if you’re wondering what to do this week, the city is absolutely packed with things to see, taste, and experience.

According to Baltimore Magazine’s December events calendar, today is a perfect day to dive into holiday markets and music. Head to 2640 Space on St. Paul Street for the Charm City Craft Mafia Holiday Heap, a beloved annual market featuring more than 40 local makers offering handmade, original gifts from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Over at Heavy Seas Beer on Hollins Ferry Road, the Pints & Panic Holiday Vendor Market runs from noon to 5 p.m., blending local brews with more than two dozen vendors so listeners can sip while they shop for last-minute gifts.

If you’re in the mood for live performance, Baltimore Magazine highlights Handel, Exemplified this evening, with the Handel Choir performing the works of the famed composer at venues around the city, a great way to slide into the holiday spirit with soaring choral music. Comedy fans can catch the legendary Andrew Dice Clay at Magooby’s Joke House in Timonium, with evening shows that promise unapologetically loud, old-school stand-up.

For something a little more community-focused earlier in the day, Eventbrite lists the Final VU Event of 2025 at The Warehouse Collaborative on Union Avenue from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., complete with a book drive to support local readers, so listeners can give back while connecting with neighbors.

Looking ahead to Sunday, Baltimore Magazine spotlights the Mayor’s Christmas Parade in Hampden and Medfield from 1 to 4 p.m., with massive floats, marching bands, local personalities, and Santa rolling down the Avenue. That same evening, the Ottobar Maker’s Market transforms the beloved rock club into an indoor-outdoor bazaar with handmade goods, hot drinks, food, and of course plenty of music.

If you’re downtown all week, the Inner Harbor Ice Rink at Pratt Street is open daily through mid-January, and the Christmas Village at West Shore Park continues with its European-style stalls, heated tents, rides, and beer garden. For night owls willing to escape city lights, Patch reports that the Geminid meteor shower peaks this weekend, making it a stellar excuse for a quick late-night drive out of town to watch up to 120 meteors an hour streak across the Maryland sky.

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Baltimore listeners, if you’re wondering what to do this week, let’s dive into some of the best happenings around the city and nearby.

According to Visit Baltimore, tonight you can lean into the holidays with the R&B Bingo Holiday Fundraiser at Dave & Buster’s in White Marsh, hosted by the R.I.S.E. Arts Center of Baltimore. From 7 to 10 p.m., expect classic R&B vibes, food and soft drinks included with your ticket, fun prizes, a student art show, and a silent auction, all in support of inclusive arts education for neurodivergent and underserved youth in Baltimore City. It’s 21 and over, with DJ Anti Mrgn on the decks and Big Fred on the mic, so listeners can count on a real party atmosphere while doing some good.

If you’re in the mood for late-night energy downtown, Power Plant Live reports that Mosaic Ultra Lounge is hosting the HEYZd and Confused Tour tonight at 9 p.m. This one is for bass lovers: Steez Promo is bringing heavy electronic sounds powered by PK Sound to Mosaic, with 21 and over entry and discounted parking vouchers for the nearby Frederick Street garage. It’s a solid option for listeners who want to turn the night all the way up.

Looking ahead to the weekend, AllEvents.in’s Baltimore listing highlights “A Christmas Carol for Edgar Allan Poe” at Motor House. This inventive twist on the classic story weaves Poe’s dark, gothic sensibility into Dickens’ holiday tale, making it a uniquely Baltimore experience in one of the city’s most beloved arts spaces. It’s a great pick for listeners who like their holiday spirit with a literary and slightly eerie edge.

For a big, spectacular night out, the Downtown Partnership of Baltimore’s 2025 Holiday Guide points to the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra’s Cirque Nutcracker at the Meyerhoff. Running December 12 and 13, this production blends Tchaikovsky’s music with acrobatics from Troupe Vertigo, turning the Nutcracker into a high-flying, visually stunning experience. Think soaring aerial acts, contortion, and circus artistry synchronized with the orchestra, perfect for listeners wanting a special holiday outing.

However you spend the week, Baltimore has you covered, from soulful bingo and bass-heavy nightlife to inventive theater and cirque-style classics.

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Baltimore listeners, if you’re wondering what to do in the city this week, you’ve got a lot of options, from live music to mystery hunts and waterfront action.

Let’s start tonight in the heart of downtown. According to SeatGeek and Power Plant Live, rapper Danny Brown is taking over Nevermore Hall at Power Plant Live at 7 p.m. If you’re into high-energy hip-hop, this is a perfect excuse to head to Market Place early, grab food at one of the surrounding bars, and then dive into the show. Nevermore is an intimate venue, so expect loud, close-up, and personal.

If you’d rather turn the whole city into your playground, Eventbrite lists Baltimore’s Secret Society: Mystery Hunt kicking off this evening around Fells Point, starting at 920 South Broadway. It’s a self-guided, outdoor escape-game-style adventure where listeners solve clues, follow a story, and discover hidden corners of historic streets and waterfront views. It’s a fun option for date night or a small group of friends who want something different from the usual bar crawl.

Looking ahead to Friday, the action shifts to the Inner Harbor. The U.S. Military Academy at West Point reports that the annual Patriot Games between West Point cadets and Naval Academy midshipmen will be happening right on the waterfront. Expect physically intense team challenges, lots of military pride, and crowds in black, gold, and navy blue. It’s free to watch, and it turns the Inner Harbor promenade into a live-action competition zone.

For listeners who love live performance with a holiday twist, Baltimore Center Stage’s calendar shows Santa Claus is Comin’: A Motown Christmas running this week, including a Thursday evening performance at 7:30 p.m. It’s a soulful spin on seasonal favorites, mixing classic Motown style with holiday spirit, and it’s a great way to warm up a cold night.

The Baltimore Magazine events calendar also highlights ongoing happenings like jazz and holiday sets at Keystone Korner Baltimore, along with art, markets, and workshops around the city, so it’s worth checking their listings if you want to fill your Friday night or weekend with more local flavor.

However you spend it, Baltimore is buzzing this week, from hip-hop at Power Plant Live to puzzle-solving in Fells Point and spirited competition on the harbor.

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Baltimore is buzzing this week with an exciting array of events suited for all kinds of interests. Starting today, those looking to add a bit of laughter to their midweek can head over to the Highwire Center for an improv comedy session from 4 to 6 p.m. If live music is more your vibe, the Metro Baltimore is hosting Swoll at 7 p.m., promising an evening of tunes and energy.

Throughout the week, creative souls will enjoy the Festive Polymer Clay Ornament Making Class at Arteasy Studio on Light Street, running through Friday. For those interested in engaging conversations and performances, the Baltimore Improv Group presents "Who Are These People? An Evening of Hilarious Character Monologues" on Friday at their North Charles Street venue.

The weekend ushers in more vibrant activities with a special highlight at the Maryland Science Center. On Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Make & Space Grand Opening Weekend invites visitors to explore new hands-on exhibits perfect for families and curious minds. Also on Saturday, the Harbor Point Holiday Market runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., showcasing local artisans and festive treats.

Don’t miss the Holiday Elf Pub Crawl on Saturday evening starting at the Duchess on West 36th Street, a fun way to celebrate the season with drinks and costumes across multiple venues. Music lovers can take in a performance by the Chopteeth Afrofunk Big Band at the Creative Alliance, creating a lively soundtrack for your Saturday night.

Sunday brings classic holiday charm with the Mayor’s Christmas Parade lighting up the Hampden and Medfield neighborhoods. For a more traditional music experience, the Baltimore Classical Guitar Society hosts their Holiday Concert at UMBC’s Linehan Concert Hall.

For listeners who appreciate art and history, the Wye Oak Lecture on Baltimore's early American stoneware and the Mansion Holiday Open House at Cylburn Arboretum offer cultural and seasonal delights.

Whether you are seeking comedy, crafts, music, or festive markets, Baltimore’s calendar this week is packed with ways to enjoy the holiday spirit and the city’s unique culture. Thank you for tuning in today. Remember to subscribe for more updates on where to go and what to do around Baltimore. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.

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Baltimore is buzzing this week, so if you’re wondering what to do, you’re in exactly the right city at exactly the right time.

Let’s start with today down at the Inner Harbor. The Waterfront Partnership’s Winter on the Waterfront lineup turns the harbor into a holiday playground. According to Waterfront Partnership of Baltimore, you can lace up your skates at the Inner Harbor Ice Rink for waterfront views, city lights, and a perfect date or family outing, then wander over to the Christmas Village for German-style bratwurst, waffles, gingerbread, and steaming mulled wine. The same source notes that Santa is on site at the Visitor Center for holiday photos, and yes, leashed pets are welcome in the pictures too, so the whole crew can get in on it.

If you want something a little more active, Waterfront Partnership also highlights Girls Who Walk Baltimore hosting an Ugly Sweater Walk in Fells Point, a casual way to get some steps in, check out the cobblestone streets, and admire the decked-out waterfront rowhouses in full holiday mode.

Over on Mount Royal Avenue, Maryland Institute College of Art is wrapping up its Art Market x Holiday Edition today, as MICA reports. Listeners can browse original art, prints, jewelry, and handmade goods from students, alumni, faculty, and staff at 1301 West Mount Royal Avenue. It’s one of the best ways all week to shop local and come away with one-of-a-kind Baltimore-made gifts.

If you’re in a musical mood this afternoon, Lyric Baltimore is hosting “Sound the Bells,” a free holiday concert from the United States Army Field Band and Soldiers’ Chorus. The Army Field Band’s own site describes it as a full-on holiday extravaganza of classics and contemporary favorites, complete with big, cinematic arrangements that fill the historic Lyric with serious seasonal energy.

Sports fans, you know what time it is: according to ticket platform SeatGeek, the Pittsburgh Steelers roll into M&T Bank Stadium for a 1 p.m. showdown with the Baltimore Ravens. Expect a charged atmosphere, tailgates along Russell Street, and the full purple takeover of downtown before and after the game.

Looking ahead through the week and into next weekend, keep your eye on the Inner Harbor and nearby neighborhoods. Waterfront Partnership and Christmas Village organizers note that the Holiday Makers Market at Harborplace pops up on select days with dozens of local artists and makers, turning the promenade into a festive open-air shopping corridor. It’s perfect for last-minute gifts, hot drinks in hand, with the harbor lights as your backdrop.

And if you love twinkling lights on the water, the Downtown Sailing Center is part of the Baltimore Lighted Boat Parade tradition through the Inner Harbor. The Center explains that decorated cruisers head out at dusk, turning the harbor into a floating light show. Even if you’re watching from shore, it’s one of the most uniquely Baltimore sights of the season.

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Baltimore, if you’re wondering what to do this week, you’ve got a full sleigh of options waiting for you.

Let’s start with holiday magic at the Inner Harbor. Visit Baltimore highlights the Christmas Village in Baltimore at West Shore Park, where Family Weekend brings kid-friendly performances, rides, and rows of wooden market stalls selling gifts, mulled wine, and German treats. Over at Harborplace, the Holiday Maker’s Market turns the Light Street Pavilion into a handmade-gift haven, perfect if you want to shop local while taking in waterfront views.

If you’re up early with little ones, the Maryland Zoo’s Breakfast with Santa and Friends pairs pancakes with penguins and a meet-and-greet with the big guy himself, according to the Maryland Zoo’s event listing. For another cozy tradition, Johns Hopkins’ Hub promotes An Enchanted Evergreen at Evergreen Museum & Library, where listeners can wander a Gilded Age mansion decorated for the season, craft their own ornament, and enjoy festive snacks.

Looking for markets and art? MICA’s 2025 Art Market x Holiday Edition, as described on the Maryland Institute College of Art site, fills the Brown Center with original prints, jewelry, ceramics, zines, and more by students and alumni. Later in the week, the Northwest Holiday Bazaar, promoted by Visit Baltimore, invites you to northwest Baltimore for a community-driven shopping event featuring local makers, hot chocolate, and holiday music.

Down in Fell’s Point, Olde Tyme Christmas takes over Broadway Square with a daytime festival of vendors, carolers, and waterfront charm. Visit Baltimore also notes that the Baltimore Lighted Boat Parade glides from Canton through Fells Point, Harbor East, and the Inner Harbor in the evening, with decorated boats turning the harbor into a floating festival of lights.

If your vibe is more nightlife than nutcrackers, Power Plant Live is advertising its Dayshift Party, an early-evening throwback bash with full nightclub energy, confetti, and DJs, but without the 2 a.m. crash. Comedy fans can slip into Highwire Improv in Highlandtown, where Visit Baltimore lists multiple improv blocks and even a free LGBTQIA+ Improv Jam, perfect if you want to hop on stage yourself.

And for sports energy, Visit Baltimore notes that the Baltimore Ravens host the Pittsburgh Steelers at M&T Bank Stadium this Sunday, so you can wrap your weekend in purple with tailgates, chants, and a loud AFC North showdown.

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Baltimore is buzzing with holiday energy this week, and there is plenty for listeners to do all over Charm City. From waterfront markets and lighted boats to comedy, concerts, and family fun, this is a perfect time to lean into the season and explore the city.

Start tonight in Fells Point, where Miracle on Thames Street – part of the Charm City Night Market series – turns the cobblestone waterfront into a cozy winter street festival. According to Visit Baltimore, you can stroll Thames Street between 6 and 10 p.m., browsing local vendors, grabbing street food, and enjoying live entertainment as the harbor lights shimmer in the background. Down at the Inner Harbor, the Christmas Village in Baltimore continues its annual run at West Shore Park and Bicentennial Plaza, with wooden market huts, a 65‑foot Ferris wheel, a new carousel, Glühwein, and plenty of artisan gifts, as detailed by the event organizers at baltimore‑christmas dot com.

Listeners looking for an indoor cultural hit have some great options. The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra is presenting Elf in Concert at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, where the film plays on the big screen while the orchestra performs the score live, a highlight frequently mentioned in local December event roundups. Over in Station North, the Motor House is hosting “A Christmas Carol for Edgar Allan Poe,” a quirky seasonal stage production that reimagines Dickens through Baltimore’s favorite master of the macabre, noted by Baltimore Fishbowl’s weekend guide.

If you are planning for Saturday, lean into the city’s “most festive weekend” on the waterfront. Eye on Annapolis describes Baltimore’s Most Festive Weekend as a full day of holiday shopping, character appearances, and activities along the harbor, capped by the beloved Baltimore Lighted Boat Parade as illuminated vessels cruise from Canton through Fells Point, Harbor East, and the Inner Harbor. Families might want to combine that with a visit to the Holiday Maker’s Market at Harborplace’s Light Street Pavilion, where Visit Baltimore highlights local makers selling crafts, jewelry, and seasonal treats.

Sunday offers a big dose of Baltimore spirit. Baltimore Style points to the Baltimore Ravens hosting the Pittsburgh Steelers at M&T Bank Stadium, a high‑stakes AFC North matchup that will have the entire city in purple. If football is not your thing, head to Hampden for the Hampden Krampuslauf, where costumed marchers, games, and an after‑party at Frazier’s on the Avenue turn the neighborhood into a tongue‑in‑cheek holiday spectacle, as described in Baltimore Fishbowl’s weekend events listing. You can round out the evening with Winter Lights at the Patterson Park Observatory or a cozy spin through one of the many neighborhood holiday markets and improv comedy shows listed on Baltimore dot org’s events calendar.

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