Now we are getting back into the swing of things! Plenty of fun for you this week. Music, food, and comedy, OH MY! Friday is the beginning of Baltimore’s Restaurant Week so go get your eat on. Lets cross our fingers that we don’t get hit by another blizzard during restaurant week this year. Being from the Midwest, I hate how Maryland deals with the snow so if we could avoid that mess it would be great. Follow me on Instagram to see what I’m up to or eating this week!

Monday, January 9

Opening of the Brass Tap

11AM – 11PM

The Brass Tap at The Fitzgerald

1205 West Mt. Royal Avenue, Baltimore

The opening of The Brass Tap at The Fitzgerald. We’ll be open for lunch and dinner 7 days a week, plus brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. We’ll be featuring beers from Heavy Seas Beer, UNION Craft Brewing,Evolution Craft Brewing Company, Jailbreak Brewing Company, and Flying Dog Brewery among others. Stop by and meet reps from the breweries and taste some great brews!

Sungazing Tour Kickoff! w/Pinkwench, Little Lungs, Radiographers

8PM – 12AM

Reverb

2112 N Charles St, Baltimore

Sungazing is going on tour! Come kiss them goodbye, for we will never be seeing them again.

Sungazing – http://voidlife.bandcamp.com/track/birdhead

Pinkwench – https://pinkwench.bandcamp.com/

Little Lungs – https://little-lungs.bandcamp.com/

The Radiographers – http://theradiographers.bandcamp.com/

$7-10 | 8pm doors | be schway. presented by VoidLife Records

False Accusations / Who Is Atlas? / Homestead/Above The Mendoza/Changeover

7PM – 11PM

TheDepot Baltimore

1728 N Charles St, Baltimore

False Accusations – WV hardcore falseaccusations.bandcamp.com

Homestead – NE melodic hardcore, brand new record out homesteadne.bandcamp.com

Above The Mendoza – Philly pop-punk abovethemendoza.bandcamp.com

Who Is Atlas? – MD easycore superheroes whoisatlasband.bandcamp.com

Changeover – MD post-hardcore changeover.bandcamp.com

Nate Hook Jam Session

7:30PM – 10PM

An die Musik

409 N Charles St, Baltimore

As a resident of Baltimore, Nate studied with Gary Thomas and earned a performance degree from the Peabody Conservatory. He has worked in recent years with Ralph Peterson, Alex Norris, Paul Bollenback, and Bob Butta, just to name a few. In the spring of 2016, Nate played bass clarinet in Gary Thomas’ “Pariah’s Pariahs” ensemble, a recording of which will be available later this year. Nate also plays bagpipes, as did John Coltrane — a little-known fact about each. Admission: $10 adults/$5 full-time students with ID.

Manouche Mondays @ Joe Squared

8PM – 11PM

Joe Squared

33 W North Ave, Baltimore

Presented by Hot Club of Baltimore: Join us for Manouche Mondays at Joe Squared in Station North Arts District for our weekly Gypsy Swing Jam Session. We play the repertoire of Django Reinhardt and Jazz Manouche also known as Hot Jazz. The jam is open to musciains who play this style of music or who would like to learn and have a background in Traditional Jazz, Classical or Bluegrass music. Typical instrumentation includes acoustic guitar, archtop guitar, upright bass, horns, violin, accordion and piano (there is no piano on premises though). Drums are not usually played in this style, but its possible if drummer knows the swing beat and uses brushes with snare. Jazz vocalists are welcome. There will be a signup sheet started at 7:45PM. Place your name on the list and the songs you would like to play. Everyone will get a chance to perform. We will try to keep the jam circle to about 8 folks at a time to give everyone a chance to be heard.

Getting Happy With the Hog! Late night tasting of Whistlepig Rye

10PM – 1AM

Verde

641 S Montford Ave, Baltimore

Join Verde and Whistlepig Whiskey for an exclusive whiskey tasting and educational seminar focusing on the nuances of this Rye! We will be featuring a cocktail menu highlighting the versatility of Whistlepig Rye in classic cocktails as well as modern. We will be offering ½ priced pizzas until 1am, $5 Whistlepig cocktails, $5 Beer , and $5 Wines. Please RSVP to secure your spot. For questions please contact Christian at Bar@verdepizza.com.

Tuesday, January 10

Trivia is back at Pinch! Hosted by Boy With The Blue Beard!

7PM – 10PM

Mount Vernon Marketplace

520 Park Ave, Baltimore

Trivia returns @Pinch! HOSTED by #BoyWithTheBlueBeard. Sponsored byYards Brewing Co. Specials: $5 Yards Drafts, $3 Yards Bottles and HH all night! Prizes for the 1st and 2nd place teams.

Art Monkeys Grand Opening!!

7PM – 2AM

The Creative Labs

1786 B Union Ave, Baltimore

As many of you know, Art Monkeys has hit official 501(c)3 non-profit status! This means we can officially start taking donations from anyone who wants to give to the cause of art and all that it encompasses. We will be showcasing our workshops, events, and membership options and will be taking applications for featured artist positions. This event will cover all the information you’ll need to know exactly what Art Monkeys is doing and will be doing in the future, but we will make it fun with some snacks, games, tunes, live art, and some art available for sale!

This will also be a birthday party for the coolest muralist alive, Richard Best! Please join us for singing him into a new year of his life!! There will be cake! There is no kitchen and bar here, so if you want to drink and eat, bring something for yourself or to share, we will do the same!

Bring your dancing shoes! Featured DJs that will be rocking our ear drums are: DJ WHO, James Nasty, Dripping Wet, Top Down, Danny Baltimore, and Scotty Philbrick!

We have SO MANY live painters in on this! So far the ever-growing list is…

Sophie Spinklemorph, Will Shanklin, Harrison Lance Crawford, Jenée Harrison, Shamu D. Ratnayake, Jorge D. Santos, Sylvie Langsdorf-Willoughby, Pablo Van Winkle, Chhyna Mae, Casey Ian Patchell, Jabari Weathers, Reed Bmore, Kamajian Kamajinator, Rosemary Moseberry,Margaret Red Moon crocheting/knitting, Kaitlyn Furey during Tarot readings, Lindsay Parker painting faces, and the very talented hair sculpturist, Jeramie Bellmay!

Tuesday Night Movie – Conan the Barbarian

8PM – 10PM

De Kleine Duivel

3602 Hickory Ave, Baltimore

1982 epic fantasy film which tells the story of a young barbarian who seeks vengeance for the death of his parents at the hands of the leader of a snake cult. The film stars Arnold Schwarzenegge (In his breakout role.) and James Earl Jones.

Wedding Open House

5:30PM – 8PM

Baltimore Museum of Industry

1415 Key Hwy, Baltimore

Our Wedding Open House will provide you with everything you need to plan the perfect wedding: caterers, DJs, florists, photographers and more. FREE admission and on-site parking. No pre-registration needed.

W&W January Reading

7PM – 9PM

Charmington’s

2601 N Howard St, Baltimore

2017 is here. 2016 was here and now it’s not. So that’s a thing. You know what else is a thing? Writers & Words. THAT’S RIGHT! Writers & Words is back and it’s bad. We’re kind of like Michael Jackson during his … what album was that? Dangerous? Probably Dangerous. Whatever, enough of us and enough of Michael Jackson’s Dangerous, a seminal album in pop music that featured the song Remember the Time. Instead, let’s talk about our readers. Our readers for January are: Karen Strother, Teri Ellen Cross Davis, Perry McAlister, and Andria Nacina Cole. Thank you Charmington’s, for always being wonderful hosts, and for making wonderful sandwiches. Come out, buy food, hear words, be happy.

Otter Creek Tap Takeover

6PM – 9PM

Das Bier Haus

1542 Light Street, Baltimore

OCB is taking over the taps at Das Bier Haus in Federal Hill. Come hang!

Pussyhat Knit/Crochet Along Baltimore

6PM – 8PM

Laughing Pint

3531 Gough St, Baltimore

Come make a Pink Pussyhat to wear (or give to a marcher to wear) to The Women’s March on Washington D.C.!

Open Studio

6:30PM – 8:30PM

Local Color Flowers

3100 Brentwood ave, Baltimore

If trying new things, having fun or being creative is one of your 2017 resolutions, Open Studio is the place for you! Come cheer your soul! At this Open Studio, we will have tulips, snaps, sweet william, stock, sweet peas, anemones, carnations, branches, fantail, curly and pussy willow for you to play with! Open Studio is a chance to come make a beautiful flower arrangement to take home using flowers, vases and tools provided by Local Color Flowers. This is NOT a formal class. This is time for self directed design with some coaching from our designers if necessary. Adults only please! You can make a wrapped bouquet for $30, a small vase arrangement for $30, a medium vase arrangement for $50 or a large vase arrangement for $75. Please feel free to bring your own vase along if you’d like (pricing is subject to vase size. No need to RSVP! Bring wine, bring snacks and ALL your friends! We’ll have the blooms and the jams!

Baltimore Career Fair

10AM – 1PM

Holiday Inn Inner Harbor

301 W Lombard St, Baltimore

Join us for the Baltimore Professional Hiring Event on January 10, 2017. Bring a copy of your resume and meet with the hiring managers from top companies.

Wednesday, January 11

Chef Egg Live: Hearty & Healthy Hands On Cooking Class

6:30PM – 9:30PM

Blue Moon Light Street

1024 Light St, Baltimore

Winter is in full effect and Chef Egg wants to teach you how to keep warm and healthy. The Chef will teach you how to cook with seasonal flavors while keeping your health and wellness a top priority. This class will give you the skills you need to succed in the kitchen. We are going to sear fish like the pro’s, understand how to cook and store grains, slice and dice vegetables, and bake healthy treats with unexpected ingredients.

Menu: Russian Beet Borcht, Seared Salmon Filet w/ Winter Salad (Kale, Wheatberries, Sweet Potato, Goat Cheese and Apple Vinaigrette), and Fudgy Black Bean Brownies.

Buy Tickets Here

Siren Fair Hosted by Michele McTierney

7PM – 10PM

Hotel RL Baltimore Inner Harbor by Red Lion

207 E Redwood St, Baltimore

Siren Fair is a monthly showcase featuring local female singer-songwriters and musicians. The mission is promote and support female artists spanning all genres from the Baltimore/DC area. This show brings the music community together and provides an opportunity to network, share and learn from fellow artists and music industry experts. Admission is free.

Whether you are just starting out, are an established artist, industry expert or an audiophile and music enthusiast, come out to support local female talent and listen to some great music! Are you a female singer-songwriter? Contact booking@michelemctierney.com to be featured in a future showcase.

Tour de B’ALT Release Party!

4PM – 8PM

Brew House No. 16

831 N Calvert St, Baltimore

Join all the City Brew Tours Baltimore guides as we hang out with Brew House No 16’s brewers, Ian and Mark, for the release of their latest collaboration, with US! The beer gets tapped at 4 pm with happy hour specials across the board until 7. Happy hour prices on Tour de B’ALT continue ALL NIGHT! Everyone who had a hand in brewing this beer will be on site to chat and mingle during the event. Tour de B’ALT was designed as a modern day German Altbier. Touches of Caracrystal Wheat and Blackprinz malt help drive home the beauty of this beer in both appearance and mouthfeel. The visible beauty is rivaled only by the wonderful malty taste from the traditional German malts that make up the remainder of the grain bill.

Outer Spaces, Hello Ocho, Sink Tapes, Reagan Cats

8:30PM – 12:30AM

The Crown (Red Room)

1910 N Charles St, Baltimore

Hello Ocho (GA) https://helloocho.bandcamp.com/album/in-portuguese

Sink Tapes(NJ) https://www.facebook.com/SinkTapes/?fref=ts

Reagan Cats https://www.facebook.com/ReaganCats/?fref=ts

Outer Spaces https://outerspaces.bandcamp.com/

Diablo Doughnuts And GB Craft Beer

5PM – 7PM

Gordon Biersch Baltimore

1000 Lancaster St, Baltimore

If your New Years resolution didn’t include trying out the delicious pairing of Diablo Doughnuts’ beer-inspired flavors with our craft brews, you might need to rethink your life decisions. A flight of four is only $8!

Contra & Square Dancing | Stephanie Voncannon w/ Wild Wombats

8PM – 10:30PM

Baltimore Folk Music Society – BFMS

2200 St Paul st, Baltimore

Stephanie Marie Voncannon calls to Wild Wombats of the Chesapeake: Carl Friedman (fiddle), Robin Wilson (flute, concertina, sax), Ralph Barthine (guitar), and Janina OBrien (piano). All dances are taught and walked through beforehand. Music and dance styles include New England, Southern Appalachian, and Celtic styles. Nationally-known musicians and callers appear regularly. These dances are sponsored in part by a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council. Admission is $9 for members, $13 for nonmembers. Under 21 and full-time students with IDs: $4 members, $6 non-members.

Flabbercasters, Dead End Lane, Batty, Imaginary Hockey League at Ottobar

8PM – 11PM

Ottobar

2549 N Howard St, Baltimore

Flabbercasters – flabbercasters.bandcamp.com

Dead End Lane – deadendlane.bandcamp.com

Batty – battytheband.bandcamp.com

Chaz/Imaginary Hockey League – imaginaryhockeyleague.bandcamp.com

$7 cover, doors 8pm, respect the venue (duh), no bad vibes.

The 1st Groove Session at 1919

8:30PM – 1AM

1919

1919 Fleet St, Baltimore

Baltimore’s grooviest, most compact funk outfit, The Cheeky Binders, are proud to announce the beginning of The Groove Session at 1919! We’ve been missing a jam session for funk, soul, and modern groove in B’more, so here it is! Every other Wednesday night in Fells Point, we’ll be holding it down as the house band for musicians to come play and music lovers to hang, dance, and listen.

Frost Fest

6PM – 8PM

Pandora Ice Rink at Baltimore’s Inner Harbor

201 E Pratt St, Baltimore

Join us at the PANDORA Ice Rink at Baltimore’s Inner Harbor on January 11th for our 2nd Annual Frost Fest! Enjoy a hot chocolate bar, live music, crafts for the kids, and an ice sculpture photo booth. *To participate in the event you must purchase an ice rink ticket*

Wednesday Whiskey Night Featuring Glendalough Whiskeys

7PM – 2AM

The James Joyce Irish Pub & Restaurant

616 President St, Baltimore

Tonight’s featured whiskeys are from Glendalough Distillery – Ireland’s First Craft Distillery: Glendalough Double Barrel, Glendalough 7 yr, and Glendalough 13 yr.

The Glendalough Distillery was set up by five friends from Wicklow and Dublin with a deep passion for reviving the heritage of craft distilling in Ireland. In the 18th & 19th centuries there were over 200 licensed distilleries in Ireland and along with countless unlicensed ones produced diverse styles of poitín, whiskey, gin and even absinthe. Until recently that dropped to a small handful. Glendalough Distillery is now part of a revival of this heritage.

Every Wednesday: 7:00 pm – Close. 25% Off the Featured Whiskey. 10% off all Irish Whiskey and Scotch Whiskey.

Thursday, January 12

Schlafly Beer: 25th Anniversary Celebration

5PM – 10PM

Birroteca

1520 Clipper Road, Baltimore

Shake off the holiday hangover and join us on Thursday, January 12, for a 25th Anniversary celebration for Schlafly Beer, from St. Louis, Missouri. We will have their new year round White Lager, the highly regarded Tasmanian IPA, as well as a few new limited releases and taproom exclusives!

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration

5PM – 8PM

The Walters Art Museum

600 N Charles St, Baltimore

Celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his legacy through the lens of debate. See how Dr. King’s oratory skills continue to inspire the current generation of youth leaders through presentations by the Baltimore Urban Debate League and Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle. Take part in art-making activities and stop by the Pixilated Photo Booth to commemorate the evening.

• 5-8 p.m. – Pixilated Photo Booth, First Floor Lobby

• 5-8 p.m. – Art making activity, Cafe and Family Art Center

• 6 p.m. – Presentation by Baltimore Urban Debate League, Graham Auditorium

• 7 p.m. – Presentation by Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle, Graham Auditorium

Tuvan Masters: Alash w/ Shodekeh, Raw Silk, Joyce J. Scott

7:30PM – 11PM

Creative Alliance

3134 Eastern Ave, Baltimore

Tuvan torchbearers of the throat singing style unique to Central Asia . Alash,are joined by Baltimore musicians Raw Silk, Shodekeh and Joyce J. Scott. There are few performers outside of Baltimore who have been embraced so deeply by Charm City artists and audiences as. The fact that they have travelled all the way from Central Asia for repeated performances and collaboration is all the more amazing.

Buy Tickets Here

Godheadsilo Jan 12th at Ottobar!

8PM – 1AM

Ottobar

2549 N Howard St, Baltimore

Godheadsilo with guest Corey J Brewer Birth (Defects)

They’re back. They’re loud. Get ready.

Tix at theottobar.com, Charmington’s Cafe & Ottobar

Thee Lexington Arrows, Hand Me Downs, Whiff at Sidebar

9PM – 12AM

The Sidebar

218 E Lexington St, Baltimore

Thee Lexington Arrows: Baltimore Garage Heroes https://theelexingtonarrows.bandcamp.com/

Hand Me Downs: Punk Rock n’ Roll Jersey handmedownsnj.bandcamp.com

Whiff: Stellar MD Pop Punk/Wallride Recs. whiff.bandcamp.com/

Third Wheel Comedy Tour! FREE!

8PM – 11PM

Ryleigh’s Oyster Mount Vernon

1225 Cathedral St, Baltimore

The Basement at Ryleigh’s Oyster Mount Vernon is proud to welcome the THIRD WHEEL COMEDY TOUR to Baltimore! $1 oysters! $2 Rolling Rock pints! $4-$5 craft beers! $6 wines! Plus…full food and cocktail menus available! Featuring…

NICK PUPO…from AMC’s “Halt and Catch Fire”, producer of the Orlando Indie Comedy Fest, and Laughing Devil Conedy Fest!

HANNAH BOONE…2-time finalist in TBS National College Comedy Competition, performed with Hari Kondabolu & Eddie Pepitone

JAKE FROMM…as seen at/on Caroline’s On Broadway, Ambush Comedy, etc!!

w/ Baltimore favorites Mike Moran, Ian Salyers & Pierre Bennu!

Hosted by Mike Quindlen

Comedian Dwayne “Big Shorty” Morris

8PM – 8:30PM

Hotel RL Baltimore Inner Harbor by Red Lion

207 E Redwood St, Baltimore

Dwayne Morris is one of Baltimore’s funniest comics and you can catch him performing in a variety of venues ffdrom night clubs to colleges, churches and maybe even your back yard. This multi talented young man is a joy to watch and gives 110% every time he performs. Still paying dues in the entertainment industry, and working on his craft, Big Shorty is just waiting for his time and season.

Create a Simple and Elegant Wire-Wrapped Pendant

6PM – 8PM

Flourish Baltimore

2445 Saint Paul St, Baltimore

Come join Regina of Power Shower for a fun evening and learn the basics on wire wrapping your crystals and stones. Wear them as a pendants , a key chain or hang them as sun catchers in your home, work space or even your car. They are great for gift giving and so much more! The fee of $40 you will receive all supplies needed. Bring your own stone and save $5. Preregistration and prepayment, is required. No spots will be held without payment. Call 443-803-8103.

Thursday Night Trivia – January Edition!

7PM – 9:15PM

Peabody Heights Brewery, LLC

401 E 30th St, Baltimore

It’s 2017 and time for another night of Trivia!!!! Bar cash for the winners, nothing for everyone else…except ya know, a fun night at trivia.1st place: $30, 2nd place: $20, 3rd place: $10.

Acoustic Thursdays Season 9 ft Louis ConPHliction

8PM – 11PM

Acoustic Thursdays at Peace & A Cup of Joe

713 W Pratt St, Baltimore

VERY Thursday since December 2008, Marc Avon Evans Music (vocals/vocal bass) along with Chuck the Madd Ox (beatbox/percussion), Kevin Jackson (guitar), and cafe owner Themar Long host one of the purest music series. Focused on local & touring INDIE artists performing original music in an unplugged setting. From soul to classical, jazz to folk, bluegrass to hip-hop, even poetry & indie short films, Acoustic Thursdays at Peace & A Cup of Joe has featured the best unsigned artists. Followed by our WIDE open mic. Come thru with your instrument, your voice, and your favorite bottle and enjoy music the way it was intended; where every lyric is heard, every chord is felt, and the emotion is never overpowered by the band. $10 BYOB w/free setup, table service, menu by Chef Frederick. Doors 8pm. Show 9pm.

Mike ‘n’ Ike return to Rye

9PM – 12AM

Rye Fells Point

1639 Thames St, Baltimore

Straight ahead jazz, plus funk and blues – not to mention a great bar – makes for a great night out in Fells Point. With Mike Banham, James Deshler, and Ian Rashkin.

Soultet at Waterfront Hotel

10PM – 1:30AM

Waterfront Hotel Bar

1710 Thames St, Baltimore

What better way to spend a Thursday night! Great music to get you dancing with incredible food and drink! See you there!

Remember Yourself Tour at HON Bar

9PM – 11PM

Cafe Hon

1002 W 36th St, Baltimore

FREE Live Music! Two of our Favorite’s have been on tour the last several months and before they head out of Baltimore, Allie and Abby Fitzgibbon will be performing….

A compilation illustrating the process of transformation through empowerment, love, despair, joy and surrender. Two sisters collaborate to bring you a healing album aimed at connecting with our higher selves and one another.

Long Trail, Otter Creek, and Krave Jerky BINGO Night

5PM – 8PM

World of Beer – Baltimore

1724 Whetstone Way, Baltimore

Join us January 12th at 5pm for BINGO Night with Long Trail Brewing,Otter Creek Brewing, and KRAVE JERKY! We will have some great brews on draft from our friends from Vermont and will be pairing them with different flavors of Krave Jerky! While you enoy your jerky and beer, join in on a game or two of BINGO with chances to win some brewery swag. We will also be raffling off a foldable Long Trail outdoor chair benefiting Special Olympics Maryland!

Friday, January 13

Baltimore’s Winter Restaurant Week Begins!!!

Baltimore Restaurant Week returns January 13-22, 2017. Enjoy 2-course lunch and brunch menus for under $20, and 3-course dinner menus for under $35 at over 100 Baltimore restaurants. Many restaurants also include special priced menus for wine and beer pairings as well.

Club Orbit

8PM – 10:30PM

Zissimos Bar

1023 W 36th St, Baltimore

Acts: Moonbot, Scrapple, The Middle West, Ladies All Stars, Drew Landry, Ryan Neser

Host: Ryan Neser

The countdown begins! Prepare from some out-of-this-world comedy every second Friday…hosted by house team Moonbot! First, we’ll blast off with standup from host Ryan Neser and LA’s Drew Landry, then start the improv with Ladies All Stars and local indies The Middle West. After the break, we’re soaring with a set from Bmore’s Scrapple, then ascending into the reaches of outer space with house team Moonbot!

Tickets: $5 cash at the door, or online up until 7:30 PM the day of the show. This show is presented by Charm City Comedy Project upstairs at Zissimos Bar.

Eli August And The Abandoned Buildings at Reverb.

8PM – 12AM

Reverb

2112 N Charles St, Baltimore

Come out for a great night of music for our first show of 2017 along with Uncle Moldys House of Socks. $10 cover.

‘FRIDAY’ – Funk & West Coast Hip-Hop Classics!

9PM – ?

Ottobar

2549 N Howard St, Baltimore

Upstairs at Ottobar…The 2nd Friday of every month…DJ MILLS PRESENTS! This month…”FRIDAY” Come warm up on the dance floor with DJ Mills spinning Funk(Funkadelic, Zapp) and classic West Coast Hip Hop(Snoop, Dre, Kendrick, 2pac, Ice Cube) and more! No cover ages 21+ / $5 ages 18-20!

Friday the 13th with Emo Nite Bawltimore

9PM – 2AM

Ottobar

2549 N Howard St, Baltimore

We’re back at Ottobar again with a Emo Nite you don’t want to miss. We’ve got some friends coming to hang with all of you and as per usual, a ton of stuff to give away. Let’s start 2017 off the correct way! Listening to all of our favorite music with all of our best friends and dancing. We play Taking Back Sunday, Saves The Day, Blink 182, My Chemical Romance, Mayday Parade, Lifetime and much more!

Badfish – Tribute To Sublime

8PM – 11PM

Rams Head Live

20 Market Pl, Baltimore

Badfish – Sublime Tribute – Slowride Tour 2017 with special guests Fayucaand Higher Education. Doors: 7:00PM Show: 8:00PM

Buy Tickets Here

Impact Hub Turns One

7PM – 11PM

Impact Hub Baltimore

10 E North Ave, Baltimore

Impact Hub is turning ONE ! And YOU are cordially invited to celebrate with us. Come enjoy food, cocktails, live music + merriment as we celebrate our first year And raise a glass to all of the amazing people who have made this space come to life. Attire is fun + festive. Free + open to the public. Donations help to grow our scholarship fund.

Steamdollz Takeover Pre-Photo Shoot Happy Hour

7PM – 10PM

El Bufalo Tequila Bar & Kitchen

2921 Odonnell St, Baltimore

At the end of January, The SteamDollz, The Official Baltimore Girls and Artists Compound are hosting The SteamDollz Takeover Photo Shoot. The first of its kind here in the DMV. Come on out and learn all the details about the shoot eat, drink, sign up to participate and have a little fun. Free SteamDollz download cards while supplies last. STEAMPUNK ATTIRE NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS PRE-SHOOT HAPPY HOUR.

Fridays with Poe at the Pratt

10AM – 12PM

Enoch Pratt Free Library

400 Cathedral St, Baltimore

We’re thrilled to announce “Fridays with Poe @ the Pratt”, starting on Friday the 13th, January 2017. What better and more Poe-tic day than Friday the 13th to launch our new partnership with the Enoch Pratt Library? Between 10am and Noon on 1/13/17, the Pratt will share important Poe artifacts from their important collection, as part of a free self-guided tour of the H. L. Mencken room. Just go to the Central Library’s Annex at 400 Cathedral Street (21201.) Space is limited, and tours CANNOT be reserved, so you might want to arrive shortly before your intended visit.

Then stop by Baltimore’s Poe House that same day and we’ll offer a special treat if you post a snapshot of the Pratt’s Charles Street façade onour Facebook page. Plus, anyone visiting 203 N Amity Street on Friday the 13th dressed (convincingly) as an identifiable Poe character will receive FREE museum admission. (Otherwise, regular admission fees apply: visitwww.PoeInBaltimore.org for details.)

What better way to launch the week leading up to Eddie’s 208th birthday?

Old School HIP HOP at RHG

10:30PM – 1:30AM

The Rowhouse Grille

1400 Light St, Baltimore

DJ Noteman spins Old School Hip Hop classics every second Friday of the month! Don’t miss out!

Nate Hook Ensemble // Lucas Brode // Liz Meredith

8:30PM – 1AM

The Windup Space

12 W North Ave, Baltimore

Nate Hook Ensemble http://www.nathanhook.org/

Lucas Brode http://www.lucasbrode.com/

Liz Meredith https://lizmeredith.com/music_recordings/

doors at 8pm, $7, 18+

Unleashed ~ Friday The 13th (Ft. Mantis)

8PM – 2AM

The 8×10

10 E Cross St, Baltimore

The Circle of Light is kicking off 2017 in STYLE with an incredible special edition of UNLEASHED ~ Friday the 13th featuring MANTIS! Mark your calendars and brace yourselves cause this is going to be bigger & better than Anything we’ve ever done before and we’re going All Out!

This EPIC Event will Feature:

~The opportunity to see MANTIS in a wonderfully intimate setting!

~A Beautifully designed two level venue with a second level balcony wrapping around the first level dance floor!

~An Incredible & Diverse Supporting Lineup!

~Amazing Dancers!

~Top Notch sound and lighting!

~Amazing themed Deco!

~FREE PIZZA for the first hourish (Arrive early cause it will go FAST)!

~DRINK SPECIALS for the first hour served by INCREDIBLE Bartenders!

LINEUP: MANTIS (Dubstep), Dread Drop (Live Dubstep/Trap), Fringe B2B Always Alpha (DNB), Anoxex (Dubstep), Nvrsft (Liquid DNB)

Dance & Flow art performances by: Salvatore Jack Performance Art, Brookelle Bombshelle, Frenchie

Buy Tickets Here

DJ Logicoma + NO SIR E

10PM – 2AM

The Crown

1910 N Charles St, Baltimore

DJ Logicoma – Baltimore https://soundcloud.com/logicoma

NO SIR E – Delaware Www.nosire.com

NO COVER, 10PM, Crown Backbar

Hall William’s Band returns to The Basement

8PM – 2AM

The Basement at Ryleigh’s in Mt Vernon

1225 Cathedral Street, Baltimore

Friday the 13th is what legends are made of. Which is why the legendary Hall Williams Band is a perfect fit for this supernatural night. The Hall Williams band is known for their high energy get on the dance floor funky jam style filled with bits of reggae, blues, an good ole’ rock n roll.

Ebb&Nova at Germano’s Cabaret

7:30PM – 9PM

Germano’s Piattini and Cabaret at Germano’s

300 S High St, Baltimore

Enjoy an informal, engaging interaction with Ebb&Nova as you dine! The full PIATTINI menu is served in the Cabaret. Entertainment is for dinner patrons, only. The Cabaret opens at 6pm for pre-show dining and patrons are urged to arrive and place their order prior to 7pm so that the performance can begin promptly at 7:30pm. Tickets should be purchased in advance online or by calling the venue at (410)752-4515.

Mr. Seaweed/The Dawn Drapes/Gingerwolf @Joe Squared

8PM – ?

Joe Squared

33 W North Ave, Baltimore

GINGERWOLF

THE DAWN DRAPES

MR SEAWEED

$5 buys you all you can eat bomb music

Saturday, January 14

Hallowed Bells/Sweet Talk/The Holographic Sticker Club

7PM – 11:30PM

Reverb

2112 N Charles St, Baltimore

Philadephia based, electronic duo Hallowed Bells returns to Baltimore! https://www.facebook.com/hallowedbells/

Sweet Talk https://www.facebook.com/sweetestsweettalk/

The Holographic Sticker Club https://www.facebook.com/THSCFlash/

Monster Comedy

8PM – 10:30PM

Charm City Comedy Project

1023 W 36th St, Baltimore

Acts: Banana Phone, Going to the Movies Alone, The Quitters DC, Anna Phillips, Kate Symes, Scott Seiss Host: Scott Seiss

We’re planning one monster night at the Project! Join us for this epic monthly show with some of the best and biggest acts we can find. First, we’ll have some ground-shaking standup from host Scott Seiss, DC’s Kate Symes, and NE transplant Anna Phillips, followed by some killer improv from DC’s The Quitters. After the break, we’ll have a crushing set from DC’s Going To The Movies Alone, then get carried away by Project Harold troupe Banana Phone!

Tickets: $5 cash only at the door, or online up until 7:30 the night of the show. This show is presented by Charm City Comedy Project upstairs at Zissimos Bar in Hampden.

The Second Saturday S#!t Show w/ Justin Schlegel!

7:30PM – 9PM

Ottobar

2549 N Howard St, Baltimore

‘The Second Saturday S#!t Show’ returns for its first show of 2017! This month’s headliner…98 Rock’s JUSTIN SCHLEGEL! with…Kim Ambrose, Sean Gabbert, T Moon Fields, Mike Moran, Shawn Leverett (Baltimore Comedy Factory’s New Talent Winner 2016), and Ian Salyers (Magooby’s Joke House Nee Talent Winner 2016)

Host: Mike Quindlen

Upstairs at Ottobar * 7pm doors. FREE ages 21+ / $10 ages 18-20

Standing Still | Exhibition by Erin Fostel

7PM – 10PM

Terrault

218 W. Saratoga St. 3rd Floor, Baltimore

Join us on Saturday, January 14th from 7-10pm for the opening of ‘Standing Still’ a solo exhibition of new work by Erin Fostel. Exhibition runs January 14th – February 4th.

The architectural drawings Erin Fostel is currently working on came about through grieving the loss of her father in late 2014. He was an architect who enjoyed exploration, always interested in finding new ways to get from here to there. She wanted to create a body of work that served as both a commemoration of his life, and a relief from the heartbreak of his death. Fostel’s goal is not to simply document buildings. She wants to capture feeling, either her own somber feeling or a feeling she thinks a building can personify. She often manipulates the light and dark areas within her compositions, taking artistic liberties when applying the charcoal. As she has progressed in the series a desire to leave parts of the structures unfinished has developed, alluding to a sense of loss or emptiness. The challenge of balancing highly rendered areas with the underlying minimal framework of lines has become a focus, one that she anticipates will evolve as her exploration of the City continues to deepen. To leave the framework of the drawing visible is an attempt to reveal not only the immensity of the structure, but also the immensity of her grief. http://www.erinfostel.com/

Ruiner Returns

8PM – 12AM

Ottobar

2549 N Howard St, Baltimore

Ruiner (1st Baltimore show in 6 years)

Cloak/Dagger (RVA)

WarXGames (old Baltimore edge dudes)

Margins (ex Double Dagger)

Strange Attractor / Dark Water Transit / Smoke n’ Mangoes

9PM – 1AM

The Crown

1910 N Charles St, Baltimore

Come out for a wiggly night full of some strange, dark, smokin’ Baltimore music featuring:

Smoke n Mangoes

Dark Water Transit

Strange Attractor

Tickets are $8 at the door

Crown of Lies Tasting Room Release

12PM – 5PM

Oliver Brewing Company

4216 Shannon Dr, Baltimore

Join us at the tasting room for another great can release! We are releasing the second in our DIPA collaboration series, Crown of Lies! Great beer, live music & a food truck! Remember that we are family & dog friendly so the whole crew can come!

Pussyhat Party!

7PM – 9PM

Atomic Books

3620 Falls Rd, Baltimore

Join us for beer and cupcakes while we make hats for the Pussyhat Project at Atomic Books on Saturday, January 14, 2017 from 7-9pm! The Pussyhat Project aims to make hats for the many women who will march in DC on January 21, 2017. Atomic Books is offering $1 off all drinks and Lovelyarns is offering 15% off pink yarn, needles, and hooks for purchase at this awesome event!

The 3rd Annual Poe-ZELLA! of a Birthday Bash

2PM – 5PM

Zella’s Pizzeria

1145 Hollins St, Baltimore

We’re once again launching the big celebration of Poe’s 208th birthday several days early. Please save the date for our FREE Poe-Zella of a party, featuring special dramatic readings of Poe’s work by renowned actor, David Keltz; a meet-and-greet with artists whose works are on exhibit (yes, you can purchase their art to help support efforts at Baltimore’s Poe House & Museum); all while noshing on Zella’s fantastic food, plus a chance to meet lots of old and new friends! So come party as if there’s no tomorrow– although Eddie’s entire birthday week will be filled with POEtic wonders!

Jason Ager, Nick Urb & Tony Denikos

8PM – 10PM

Teavolve Cafe & Lounge

1401 Aliceanna St, Baltimore

Okay – we COULD call this “a night with handsome men and their guitars” – but January 14th is songwriter night at Teavolve : welcome Jason Ager (“quirky rock/soul from Philly – a Ph.D. with songs about Zombies and Black Holes”), Tony Denikos (“a warmth and natural soulfulness to this sound that is as much approachable as it is admirable”) and Nick Urb (“soft-pop at its finest — catchy, wispy, and heartbreaking”)!

Big Vibe w/ DK The Punisher and Mr 14th

10PM – 2AM

The Crown

1910 N Charles St, Baltimore

Big Vibe @ The Crown Back Bar w/ DK The Punisher and Mr 14th.

Pretty Monsters, Onespot, Dirty Lives & Val Yumm

8PM – 1AM

The Sidebar

218 E Lexington St, Baltimore

Doors at 8pm, show starts at 9pm come on out and ROCK OUT

Writing the Lines S1:E1 What Is a Radio Play Script?

5PM – 7PM

The Windup Space

12 W North Ave, Baltimore

Horatio Dark’s Between the Lines presents Writing the Lines. You’ve seen Horatio Dark’s Between The Lines, You’ve may have even read a few lines! NOW–You can write them! Horatio Dark’s Between the Lines proudly presents “Writing the Lines”, a six part workshop designed to discuss the challenges of the format as well as help foster creative inspiration. Workshop attendees will also have their scripts featured on future episodes of Horatio Dark’s Between the Lines. The drop-in workshop will be held at The Windup Space January through March, the second and fourth Saturday, 5pm-7pm. In this thrilling episode, What Is a Radio Play Script?, Horatio Dark will lead a conversation on the anatomy of a radio play and how the format differs from other narratives.

Festival at The Depot

4:30PM – 2AM

TheDepot

1728 N Charles St, Baltimore

Festival at The Depot! Going to be bringing the good vibes with great night of punk and rock music for all the good people of this great community!!!! It’s a SATURDAY NIGHT and the FEELING IS RIGHT, turn off the tv, cancel whatever boring plans you had, break that date, skip that job interview, do whatever you gotta do, get ready to groove down with all these amazing musicians and performers and get your booty and FEST IN PEACE!!!!!

Doors 4:30pm, Music starts at 5:00pm, 10 dollar doors!

Performances in no particular order!

Subject to Change https://www.facebook.com/SubjectToChangeOfficial/

BraceFace https://www.facebook.com/Bracefacemd/

Pain! https://www.facebook.com/paintheband/

Trigger 13 https://www.facebook.com/Trigger-13-155022857873173/

Vivid Vertigo https://www.facebook.com/VividVertigo/

Sextia N’eight https://www.facebook.com/sextianeight/

96 Olympics https://www.facebook.com/96olympics/

The Meer https://www.facebook.com/thelostcodemusic/

Ryan Riot (Page coming soon)

Beatnik Termites https://www.facebook.com/BeatnikTermites/

Depth Perception: Nocturnal Status & Sexy Black Female

8PM – 2AM

The 8×10

10 E Cross St, Baltimore

Depth Perception is an exploration into the depths of electronic music in celebration of our diversity and roots as well as our vast future ahead.

NOCTURNAL STATUS – Originally hailing from Maryland, Nocturnal Status is a duo that consists of Rohan Bhatia-Newman and Benjamin Ricketts. Indulging in everything from grumbling, downtempo dub lines to riveting shakes of dance-able bass, Nocturnal Status implements immersive psychedelia rhythms as well as a diverse range of sounds and melodies to immerse one into the dark, yet beautiful side of music.

SEXY BLACK FEMALE -Producer/DJ de la Electronic Music with Funk, Rock & Roll, and Hip Hop influences.

Support by: ANOXEX and MACK.NEATO

Buy Tickets Here

Nic Ellison Birthday Bash W/ The Streams, Never Hide & Bridge To Divide

8PM – 2AM

Joe Squared

33 W North Ave, Baltimore

Help celebrate Nic Ellison‘s Birthday at the award winning Joe Squared. Live entertainment from The Streams, Never Hide, & Bridge To Divide. Enjoy the wide variety of spirits and award winning food. $7 cover at the door.

REHAB 2nd Saturdays with SHE Productions

9PM – 12AM

Grand Central Nightclub

1001 N Charles St, Baltimore

Join us for REHAB 2nd Saturdays, Baltimore’s Largest GLBTQ Monthly for the Community and Friends. As always we have our double power hour from 9-11 with $3 rails and domestics. Come out early to enjoy the drink specials and stay late to party.

Version 1.5 with Trillnatured | Feat. Shawn Smallwood

9PM – ?

The Crown (Blue Room)

1910 N Charles St, Baltimore

Certified good feels all night from Trillnatured, every second Saturday at The Crown.

Featuring special guest DJ: Shawn Smallwood

Agnidallah: Sunset Fire Celebration

4:30PM – 6:30PM

Baltimore Yoga Village (Hampden)

3000 Chestnut Ave, Baltimore

Agnidallah = Agni hotra (Ayurvedic sunset fire ritual) + Havdallah (Jewish sunset tradition) + community celebration! Charm City Tribe and Baltimore Yoga Village are teaming up to offer an evening of celebration, community, and sunset fire rituals. Together we will learn about and observe the intersecting traditions of Agnihotra, the daily Ayurvedic sunset fire ritual, and Havdallah, the weekly Jewish ritual end of Shabbat, or sabbath. We will educate and elevate our minds through meditation, raise our voices in song and mantra, celebrate community, and yes, light therapeutic sunset fires. No prior experience in either tradition is needed! All are welcome to attend, no preregistration required. This event is offered free of charge.

Schedule for the evening:

4:30 pm: Learn about Agnihotra with Maria Broom

5:01 pm: Sunset Agnihotra

5:30 pm: Gentle Yoga and Movement for all with Lea Eubanks and Maura Roth-Gormley

6:00 pm: Havdallah ritual combined with Homa fire

6:30 pm: Snacks and hang out

Please wear clothing that is comfortable for moving around and bring your Agnihotra pyramid if you have one!

Retro Grooves with DJ Bside

10PM – 1AM

Rye Fells Point

1639 Thames St, Baltimore

DJ BSide is pulling out tracks from the back of the jukebox. Music and drinks inspired from eras past times.

Mum’s is The Word!

9PM – 1AM

Mums

1132 S Hanover St, Baltimore

The perfect pick me up for the January blahs: Go Dog Go, The Things and Life On Mars – 3 bands for 3 bucks! A great night of Garage Rock, Glam Rock and More. Get yourselves dancing! Admission and the bar are cash only.

Sunday, January 15

Sunday School: Pappardelle Pasta Making 101

12PM – 3PM

Birroteca

1520 Clipper Road, Baltimore

Looking for a great gift for the Amateur, or Accomplished, Chef in your life? Come learn how to make one of the most popular dishes at Birroteca. See how we mix, roll, and cut our pasta dough for the Pappardelle Bolognese. This class will include hands on instruction and demonstrations from our chef along with a luncheon to follow made with the fresh pasta we prepare. Wine and Evolution Craft Brewing Beer will be provided. Join us for a Sunday school that you’ll be sure to want to come back to.

Buy Tickets Here

Gin & Ink Workshop

12:30PM – 1:30PM

The Room – Mt. Vernon

800 Saint Paul St, Baltimore

This is a special edition of Gin & Ink. Bring your poetry, fiction, memoir, experimental-hybrid-genre anything. Bring your conversation about literature in Baltimore and beyond before heading to CityLit Project Hosts Writers Resist Baltimore: Voices United! at EMP Collective. We’ll skip the surrealist game at the beginning if we need more time to discuss your writing. Consider making at least 5 copies of your writing to receive written feedback. You may post your work in the event if you would like people to have a chance to read before coming, but no one is obligated to do homework. Thank you to The Room – Mt. Vernon for providing the space. Don’t forget to buy delicious food + drink!

Wicked Baltimore

1PM – 2:30PM

Baltimore Museum of Industry

1415 Key Hwy, Baltimore

WICKED BALTIMORE Charm City: Sin and Scandal comes to life as author Lauren Silberman reveals historic Baltimore’s sinister side.

Pandora Ice Rink Closing Party

1PM – 3PM

Pandora Ice Rink at Baltimore’s Inner Harbor

201 E Pratt St, Baltimore

Join us on Sunday, January 15th from 1-3pm for our official PANDORA Ice Rink Closing Party! Celebrate the end of another great season with a spin on the ice, hot chocolate and tasty treats*!

CityLit Project Hosts Writers Resist Baltimore: Voices United!

2PM – 4PM

E.M.P. Collective

307 W Baltimore St, Baltimore

CITYLIT PROJECT is proud to host: WRITERS RESIST BALTIMORE: VOICES UNITED!

WRITERS RESIST is a “re-inauguration” of our shared commitment to the spirit of compassion, equality, free speech, and the fundamental ideals of democracy. On Sunday, January 15, 2017, Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday, as part of a nationwide series of events, more than a dozen writers from around the state come together to raise their voices in support of inclusivity, understanding, community, connection, civility. TRUTH. We will not be silent in the face of racism, divisiveness, and hatred. The spirit and mission of CityLit is to build and connect communities of avid readers and writers across Maryland. Since 2004, we have worked diligently to create programs and design platforms that give writers—all writers, and the communities they represent—a voice. Join us in Baltimore, and writers all over the U.S., for this historic event.

Celebrating Left Bank Jazz Society

4PM – 7PM

The Windup Space

12 W North Ave, Baltimore

BOBBY THOMAS BUTTERFLY BAND

Bobby Thomas – trumpet,pocket trumpet

Charles Rahmat Woods – alto/soprano sax & flute

Whit Williams – tenor/baritone sax

Lafayette Gilchrist – piano

Jeron White – bass

Joe Link – drums

Doors at 3.30pm . Music at 4 . $20/ 15 seniors and students.

Truffle and Brunello di Montalcino Tasting dinner

5PM – 8PM

Grano Emporio

3547 Chestnut Ave, Baltimore

Truffles imported from Italy!

Comedy at the Market!

7PM – 10PM

Mount Vernon Marketplace

520 Park Ave, Baltimore

With Ivan Martin and Crew. New lineup!

Pony Moon?Forced Into Femininity?Maryland Mansion?DJ Jasshole?

8PM – 12AM

The Crown

1910 N Charles St, Baltimore

Pony Moon (Baltimore, MD) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFCfBMC8Lmc

Forced Into Femininity (Chicago, IL) http://www.decoherencerecords.com/progress.html

Maryland Mansion (Baltimore, MD) https://hvrfcentralcommand.bandcamp.com/album/discreet-charms

+DJ Sets By DJ JASSHOLE

Welcome Home/Rich People/Table Talk/Tim Jagielski/Jonah Amster/Caraway

7PM – 11PM

TheDepot Baltimore

1728 N Charles St, Baltimore

We have a bunch of touring friends coming through on this fine Sunday! They all shred in the sickest emo bands so you best not miss out. Local acoustic sets from Tim Jagielski and Jonah Amster, along with:

Welcome Home – STL emo/pop-punk magic welcomehomestl.bandcamp.com

Rich People – NJ emo lords richpeoplepv.bandcamp.com

Table Talk – NY emo wizards tabletalkli.bandcamp.com

Caraway – MD progressive rock carawaymusic.bandcamp.com

Tim Jagielski (of Something More) – acoustic beauty

Jonah Amster – acoustic fretslayer

Series 8: #ArtistsShouldntStarve Coffee (ie Cocktails) and Conversation with Featured Artists: Carlos Gee and Malik Smothers

5:30PM – 7:30PM

Dovecote Cafe

2501 Madison Ave, Baltimore

A chance to sit, drink, and chat with the youth Artists currently featured in the Dovecote gallery! Discuss art activism, the role of young voices in the Artist community, and the future of visual art in Baltimore.

Enjoy!

– Lindsey

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