Wednesday, October 9
US Army Blues Celebrates Spanish Heritage Month: In collaboration with the Library of Congress, the Army Blues play seldom-performed yet historically significant music from the Library’s jazz archives. (Free) 7 p.m. at Keystone Korner Baltimore, 1350 Lancaster Street. For more information call 410-946-6726 or go to keystonekornerbaltimore.com.
Jorell Meléndez Badillo presents “Puerto Rico: A National History” w/ Jessica Marie Johnson: Jorell Meléndez-Badillo provides a new history of Puerto Rico that gives voice to the archipelago’s people in conversation with Jessica Marie Johnson. ($0 – $30) 7 p.m. at Red Emma’s, 3128 Greenmount Avenue. For more information email info@redemmas.org, call 410-601-3072, or go to redemmas.org.
Thursday, October 10
ÀṢẸ: EMBODYING THE DIVINE: Nigerian Born Baltimore-based Transdisciplinary Artist, VILLAGER presents ÀṢẸ: Embodying the Divine- a series of paintings, sculptures, and site-specific installations inspired by the Yorùbá philosophy of ÀṢẸ. (Free) 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Bromo Seltzer Arts Tower, 21 South Eutaw Street. For more information email info@vllager.com or go to vllager.com.
JCC Talks: Ainsley Burrows & Vonne Napper: JJC Talks presents a conversation with artists Ainsley Burrows and Vonne Napper, the 2024 JJC Summer Artists-in-Residence at MICA. (Free. Virtual) 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. For more information, contact 443-572-1700, or go to artbma.org/event.
Garden Hours: Drinks in the Garden Bar and music from Jadeem Swamarr. 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Current Space, Garden Bar, 421 Tyson Street. For more information, go to currentspace.com or email info@currentspace.com.
Friday, October 11
#FLASHBACKFRIDAYS W/ DJ MILLS: Dance party upstairs at Ottobar. 21+ (Free) 9 p.m. at Ottobar, 2549 North Howard Street. For more information go to theottobar.com.
Break A Leg: After Hours: Residents DJ-Sun and Tromac return with a late night edition featuring New York wildcard Shekdash and iconic Baltimore raver Babypufff. 18+ ($15) 11:59 p.m. to 5 a.m. at Club 1772 Afterhours, 1722 North Charles Street. For more information go to ra.co/events.
The Compound Presents; Bok Bok and Friends: Bok Bok takes over The Compound with his signature blend of UK funky, US club music, and South African influences, supported by an amalgam of Baltimore’s best. 21+ ($20) 11 p.m. at The Compound, 2239 Kirk Avenue (22nd Street). For more information go to ra.co/events.
Saturday, October 12
Film Screening & Discussion: The Picture Taker: Film screening and post-film discussion with filmmaker Lise Yasui and Rosalind Withers will follow with a Q&A moderated by RFLM President Terri Lee Freeman. ($12) 2 p.m. at The Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History & Culture, 830 East Pratt Street. For more information call 443-263-1800, contact info.services@lewismuseum.org, or go to lewismuseum.org.
Living All Alone: A new musical about the life of the legendary singer, Phyllis Hyman, entitled “Living All Alone” will feed and satisfy even the most critical theatergoer. ($70 – $100) Showings at both 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at Lyric Baltimore, 140 West Mount Royal Avenue. For more information go to lyricbaltimore.com.
Girls Rule!: Girls Rule! DJ Amsies playing all women artists all night long. 21+ (Free) 10 p.m. at Ottobar, 2549 North Howard Street. For more information go to theottobar.com.
Sunday, October 13
HallowQueen Drag Brunch: Join SAD Brunch for a spooky edition of drag brunch, with performances from Jasmen Clitopatra, Sapphire Dupree and Aquarius Moon. Must be 21+. ($25-$250) 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Guilford Hall Brewery, 1611 Guilford Avenue. For more information, email info@sadbrunch.com or go to sadbrunch.com.
The Golden Ghouls Brunch: Grab your friends, dress up in your best spooky attire, and get ready to have a hauntingly good time at The Golden Ghouls! ($17.50 – $23) 1:30 p.m. at Brass Tap, 1205 West Mount Royal Avenue. For more information go to brasstapbeerbar.com/baltimore.
Howard County Pride: This year, we are celebrating Finding Vibrance Everywhere at our 5th annual HoCo Pride Festival!! The festival will feature a variety of activities, including live music, entertainment, vendors, food trucks, and games. All Ages (Free) 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at The Chrysalis, 10431 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia. For more information go to howardcountypride.org.
Monday, October 14
Theater: Minivan: Living in the realm between performance art, music, and theater, this show is the electropop drag spectacle of artist Ron Shalom. 21+ ($20 – $30) 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Le Mondo, 406 North Howard Street. For more information contact hello@lemondo.org or go to lemdondo.org.
Tuesday, October 15
Stevie Wonder – Sing Your Song! As We Fix Our Nation’s Broken Heart: The Legendary Stevie Wonder will perform songs that are a call for “joy over anger, kindness over recrimination, peace over war.” 8 p.m. at the CFG Bank Arena, 201 West Baltimore Street. For more information, go to cfgbankarena.com.
DIVIDE AND DISSOLVE w/ Quattracenta: Join Divide and Dissolve and Quattracenta for some metal. All Ages ($17) 8 p.m. at the Metro Gallery, 1700 North Charles Street. For more information go to metrobmore.com.
Wednesday, October 16
Nevermore Hot: Baltimore’s new and exciting Hot Sauce festival brought to you by Black-Eyed Susan Spice Company and Peabody Heights Brewery. 18+ (Free) 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Peabody Heights Brewery, 401 East 30th Street. For more information email admin@blackeyedspices.com or go to nevermorehot.com.
Fashion Meets Art: A Stylist’s Perspective: Motor House invites you to an unforgettable evening where fashion meets art in a dynamic fusion of style, creativity, and personal expression. (Free – $28.50) 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Motor House, 120 West North Avenue. For more information go to eventbrite.com.
Book Party: Emotion Industry Night: The Emotion Industry is the space between credibility and feeling. Please come and celebrate the launch of Tracy Dimond’s debut full-length poetry collection, EMOTION INDUSTRY. 21+ (Free) 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Peabody Heights Brewery, 401 East 30th Street. For more information go to peabodyheightsbrewery.com.
Thursday, October 17
Trunk or Treat: Join the Zoo and our local community partners for a spooktacular evening of FREE, safe trick-or-treating All Ages (Free) 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at The Maryland Zoo, One Safari Place. For more information call 410-396-7102, contact mail@marylandzoo.org, or go to marylandzoo.org.
Latin Dance Lessons and Happy Hour: Featuring latin dance class with Salsa Merengue Bachata and, Cumbia (Free) 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at El Dragon Sports Bar and Restaurant, 200 South Haven Street. For more information go to allevents.in.
BAF Repro Movie Night: BAF will be screening Preconceived in Downtown Baltimore, with 100% of proceeds from the screening going towards funding abortion access. ($15 – $25) 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., location provided with ticket purchase. For more information go to givebutter.com/baf.
Friday, October 18
David Manigault presents “Black Body: Baltimore in Black and White”: Through the lens of renowned filmmaker and photographer David Manigault, this photo series celebrates black Baltimore while taking you on a journey through the city’s tumultuous history, its vibrant culture, and its resilient spirit. (Free) 7 p.m. at Red Emma’s, 3128 Greenmount Avenue. For more information email info@redemmas.org, call 410-601-3072, or go to redemmas.org.
Sweaty Eyeballs: Animation Adjacent: A walk through the Area 405 gallery will lead you to touchpoints in animation’s very beginning, including praxinoscopes and zoetropes, pre-cinema optical devices that have been expanded and adapted by artist and historian Robby Gilbert. (Free) Time TBA at Area 405, 405 East Oliver Street. For more information, go to area405.com.
Saturday, October 19
Fire Fest 2024: Festival with ceramic firings reaching temperatures of molten lava, flame-broiled BBQ sliders from Mt. Washington’s Train Stop Smokehouse, vegan bites from Koshary Corner, festive libations, and a fun and frenzied Clay Olympics. (Free) 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Baltimore Clayworks, 5707 Smith Avenue. For more information call 410-578-1919, contact info@baltimoreclayworks.org, or go to baltimoreclayworks.org.
Best Around: Come celebrate a triple threat of Best of Baltimore winners Peabody Heights, Fuzzies Burgers, and Taharka Brothers. The best beer, burgers, and ice cream in town! Live music from Baltimore-based emo & pop-punk cover band – Guyliner. 21+ (Free) 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Peabody Heights Brewery, 401 East 30th Street. For more information go to peabodyheightsbrewery.com.
Sunday, October 20
Kids Story Time in Remington: Join bookseller Meg for a twice-monthly kids story time in Remington! All Ages (Free) 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Greedy Reads Remington, 320 West 29th Street. For more information call 410-878-0184, contact info@greedyreads.com, or go to greedyreads.com.
Panel Discussion: The Past, Present, and Future of On-screen LGBTQ+ Representation: The Pride Center of Maryland’s Tramour Wilson will host a free public conversation on the films featured in OUT LOUD as well as a discussion about the future of LGBTQ+ representation in cinema. (Free) 5 p.m. at SNF Parkway Theatre 1, 5 West North Avenue. For more information go to parkway.mdfilmfest.com.
Boulevards: Jamil Rashad, a/k/a Boulevards, is the embodiment of funk music. All Ages ($15) 7 p.m. at Metro Bmore, 1700 North Charles Street. For more information go to metrobmore.com.
Tuesday, October 22
Anna Harwell Celenza, “Four Protest Songs That Changed America”: Using the roots of American folk music as a key to defining the power of these songs, Prof. Celenza reveals how popular music became synonymous with protest as the Civil Rights era merged with Vietnam. ($15) 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at The Women’s Club of Roland Park, 4500 Roland Avenue. For more information go to artseminargroup.org.
Bright Moments Jam Session: Join Obasi Akoto and members of the jazz community in a night surrounded by great company, soul-lifting music, and great food. ($10 streaming, free in person) 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Keystone Korner Baltimore, 1350 Lancaster Street. For more information, go to keystonekornerbaltimore.com.
Wednesday, October 23
Candlelight: Best of Hip-Hop: Get your tickets now to discover the music of Hip-Hop at The Baltimore Museum of Art (Meyerhoff Auditorium) under the gentle glow of candlelight. 8+ ($32 – $55) 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. or 8:45 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. at The Baltimore Museum of Art, 10 Art Museum Drive. For more information, go to feverup.com.
Moms Unhinged Standup Comedy Show: A night of laughter exploring everything from motherhood, midlife crisis, marriage, divorce, online dating, and other things that irritate us. 21+ ($29 – $39) 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at M&T Bank Exchange at the France-Merrick Performing Arts Center, 401 West Fayette Street. For more information, go to momsunhinged.com
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