Enjoying your three day weekend? I know I am! Another week with plenty to do in Baltimore. Baltimore Restaurant Week runs through Sunday. Plenty of options for places to down your sorrows in alcohol on Friday. Or maybe you find that humor is the best medicine? Well Baltimore has plenty of stand-up shows and open-mic events to cheer you up. This cold gloomy weather makes me feel sad so I try to keep busy with lots of activities. Hopefully I will see you all out and about!

Monday, January 16

MLK Day Celebration

10AM – 6PM

American Visionary Art Museum

800 Key Hwy, Baltimore

A celebration in honor of the life and dreams of one of the greatest visionaries in America’s history. Join us for guided tours, birthday cake, music, workshops, and special performances at this FREE, fun-filled day! The museum is FREE & open to the public from 10am–6pm: see our latest exhibition, YUMMM! The History, Fantasy, and Future of Food, and tour our entire wonderland campus, including the Jim Rouse Visionary Center & more! A special invitation extended to educators and all the wonderful people who help to empower the next generation. Teachers, come pick up our educational materials and discover the many educational offerings we have available for you and your students. Donations greatly appreciated.

The 17th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade

12PM – 2PM

Martin Luther King Blvd/Eutaw Street

Please join Mayor Catherine Pugh and the Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts in commemorating the life of civil rights leader and icon Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The parade steps off at the intersection of Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard and Eutaw Street, proceeds south on Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard and disbands at Baltimore Street. More than 70 groups participate in the parade including high school and community bands, honor/color guards, equestrian units, fraternities & sororities, lively dance squads and civic organizations.

MLK Day Celebration 2017

12PM – 4PM

Reginald F. Lewis Museum

830 E Pratt St, Baltimore

Join for performances, community conversations, film screenings, and crafts that reflect on, and honor, the civil rights leader. Enjoy performances by ConneXions School for the Arts and the North Dorchester High School Choir. Actor Keith Snipes and Full Circle Dance Company perform a piece entitled “A Stone of Hope” about the MLK Memorial. Catch the film series “Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise” narrated b Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Using the film as a starting point, Dr. Iyelli Ichile and Dr. Tyson King-Meadows will lead an audience conversation about the state of Black America, touching on topics such as hip hop and Obama’s presidency. Participate in “End Kin Killin’ Kin: Exploring Community Solutions,” an open community conversation about gang and gun violence. Participants include former gang members, and religious and nonprofit leaders. The conversation takes place inside the poignant Kin Killin’ Kin exhibit on its closing day, Monday, January 16. Young visitors can create crafts, organized by Playworks Maryland, that incorporate the teachings of Dr. King.

Celebrating 17th annual MLK Parade at Mount Vernon Marketplace

2PM – 10PM

Mount Vernon Marketplace

520 Park Ave, Baltimore

We are proud to pay tribute to a great legend, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and invite you to join us at Mount Vernon Marketplace after the parade! Our in-house chefs will be serving up specials all day! From $5 BIG BEAN BURGERS at Big Bean Theory to $1/local oysters The Local Oyster all day Monday as well as other lunch specials!

Princess Skate

1PM – 3PM

Pandora Ice Rink at Baltimore’s Inner Harbor

201 E Pratt St, Baltimore

Dress like your favorite Little Princess or Prince! All children receive a FREE crown!

Lara Hope / Jimmy Swope / June Star at Joe Squared

8PM – 11PM

Joe Squared

33 W North Ave, Baltimore

Named the “Best Up-and-Coming Band” by Hudson Valley Magazine, and nominated for “Best Rockabilly Female” at the 2016 Ameripolitan Music Awards, Lara Hope and the Ark-Tones are NY’s premier Rockabilly, Roots Rock n’ Roll, Rhythm & Blues outfit. With the release of their fully crowd-funded debut album, Luck Maker, a music video for their single “Whiskey Pick” (official selection of the Woodstock Film Festival, and in WDST’s top 100 songs), and a relentless performance and touring schedule, it has proven to be an exciting time for the Ark-Tones. Born from a hybrid of Lara’s former Rockabilly band The Champtones, and upright bassist Matt’s international Psychobilly act The Arkhams, The Ark-Tones hit the ground running in 2012. This fun-loving bunch packs the dance floor with their own original musical offerings in the vintage style, as well as re-workings of classics and standards. This “travelin’ band” is out there pleasing listeners of all ages and walks of life… wherever they roam

Tuesday, January 17

5 Course Italian Wine Dinner

6:30PM – 10PM

SoBo Cafe

6-8 W Cross St, Baltimore

Enjoy 5 Courses of Italian Inspired cuisine prepared by Chef Alex Thacker paired with Italian Wines carefully selected by Wine Rep, Ottavio Ruggieri. Tickets are $60 (excludes tax + gratuity) and must be purchased in advance. Reservations required. Please call 410-752-1518 to reserve your seats on Tuesday, January 17th.

Enoch Pratt Free Library Public Astronomy Night

6PM – 7PM

Enoch Pratt Free Library

440 Cathedral St, Baltimore

On January 17 we will be holding the very first public astronomy night hosted by The Enoch Pratt Free Library central branch. Join us for a night of wonder and excitement!

Open Mic Nite-The Poets Church

7PM – ?

Breaking Bread Page

771 Washington Blvd, Baltimore

Come as you are. $5 suggested donation(not required)

FREE SHOW!!!!

8PM – ?

The Sidebar

218 E Lexington St, Baltimore

What don’t you understand about FREE SHOW!!! COME EARLY, STAY LATE!!!

Sharptooth https://www.facebook.com/SharptoothMD/

The Machinist https://www.facebook.com/Themachinistnyc/

Hydra Kyll https://www.facebook.com/HydraKyll/

Wither https://www.facebook.com/witherhardcore/

Baltimore Showcase

7:30PM – 8:30PM

The Windup Space

12 W North Ave, Baltimore

This showcase is the band rehearsal evening – we’ll be playing new and old material, and we’ll probably play some pretty unusual stuff too – always a lot of fun! We’ll play a mixture of chilled out music and high energy tunes. Bachelor Boys showcases are a relaxed, free and public gig where you can see the band performing live. You can ask any questions, talk to the musicians, and get a good feel for how amazing and different the band is compared to everything else out there. Showcases are an invaluable part of your event planning research and the best way to ensure that you get a great band! Showcases are also a fun evening out – you can talk to the band and see us playing a variety of styles.

An Evening with Ina Garten

7:30PM – 9PM

Hippodrome Theatre at the France-Merrick Performing Arts Center

12 N Eutaw St, Baltimore

INA Garten in conversation on stage with host — Celebrating the publication of her tenth book, “Cooking for Jeffrey”.

Buy Tickets Here

The Depot Presents Open Mic with Host VAL YUMM

8PM – 11PM

TheDepot Baltimore

1728 N Charles St, Baltimore

The Depot presents Open Mic Night every other Tuesday starting January 17th at 8pm….All are welcome…Join your host Val Yumm for a great time…2 for 1 Natty Bohs from 700pm to 11pm…sign up will be starting at 715pm…all are welcome.

Simply Sherri Presents: Love & Happiness

8PM – 8:30PM

Hotel RL Baltimore Inner Harbor by Red Lion

207 E Redwood St, Baltimore

California born and Maryland raised, Simply Sherri started writing in 2001 and reciting her work in 2008 in her poetic home of Baltimore. With topics ranging from love and relationships to depression and verbal abuse, her writing style is easy going and a reflection of her world. Simply Sherri has spotlighted and featured in New York City, Philadelphia, Washington and Atlanta. In 2010 she released her debut poetry CDLiquefy. She released her first book “Love Simply” in 2015. She is the host of several poetry venues between Baltimore, MD & Washington, DC

Tuesday Night Movie – Death Wish

8PM – 10PM

De Kleine Duivel

3602 Hickory Ave, Baltimore

1974 vigilante action film starring Charles Bronson. THE SHINING on January 31st. Soundtrack will be played through our PA system. THE GAME on January 24th. Starring Michael Douglas and Sean Penn. Directed by David Fincher.

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. Prizes for the 1st and 2nd place teams.

Wednesday, January 18

Midnight Marauder Night at Boiler Room

5PM – 10PM

Boiler Room Baltimore

27 E Cross St, Baltimore

Join us at Boiler Room on Wednesday, January 18th as we tap a keg of Midnight Marauder, Union’s dark sour ale. We will be playing ATCQ all night long and have some great giveaways throughout the night.

Raw Food Rave

7PM – 9PM

Zia’s ~ Cafe/Juice Bar/Catering

13 Allegheny Ave, Towson

Wear your stretchy yoga pants, we’re gonna tear it up! We will be showcasing our complete raw food and juice product line, while we gather together, in one room, fellow health practitioners, coaches, healers, yogis, studio owners/managers, fitness instructors and like-minded individuals who are an integral part of our health and wellness community in the Baltimore metropolitan area. Dance to the tunes of DJ Franklin and pick up a KILLER swag bag, with lots o’ goodies and comes complete with a gift card from Plantbar or Zia’s! This is a great opportunity to connect with each other and potential clients and partners, in our industry.

Buy Tickets Here

Two Trains Runnin’

7:30PM – 10:00PM

Creative Alliance

3134 Eastern Ave, Baltimore

Presented in partnership with the Baltimore Blues Society. Dir. Sam Pollard | 2016 | 80 min. In the summer of 1964, hundreds of college students traveled to Mississippi to join the struggle for civil rights and voter registration during what would become known as the “Freedom Summer.” By sheer coincidence, two groups of country blues lovers would make the same trip to Mississippi at this time, in an attempt to find legendary blues musicians Skip James and Son House. As these odysseys intertwine, this brilliant film highlights the political/cultural struggles and triumphs of this critical period in history.

7:30pm | $10, $7 CA & BBS members | + $3 at the door

Winter Wine-derland! Wine and Cheese pairing

6PM – 8PM

The Room – Mt. Vernon

800 Saint Paul St, Baltimore

What better way to spend winter evening that getting warm with wine? Gather around our table with our wine expert as we pair four selected cheeses with four distinct wine profiles. 4 cheeses + 4 wines = good times.

10×10 Portrait Show Curated by Stephen Towns

5PM – 7PM

The Motor House

120 W North Ave, Baltimore

As a part of a year-long series of events celebrating its tenth year anniversary, Arts Every Day will be hosting a 10×10 Portrait Show featuring over two hundred student and teacher artworks from fourteen Baltimore City Public Schools. Inspired by local artist Stephen Towns’ portraits, students and teachers from Baltimore City Schools were invited to create 10×10 inch portraits from found objects and materials that celebrate themes of identity, family heritage and culture. The exhibition will be on view at the Motor House from January 6-31, 2017 with a reception on January 18, 2017 featuring performances from Dewmore Baltimore.

Lonely in My Room

9PM – 2AM

The Crown

1910 N Charles St, Baltimore

We’re back! And now we’re at the back bar! Maybe we’ll play some dance music this time. Come and chill.

Baltimore’s Taste of the NFL

6PM – 10PM

The Boathouse Canton, Waterfront Grille

2809 Boston St, Baltimore

Join us for Baltimore’s Taste of the NFL and help kick hunger in America with a night of fun, food and football! We are bringing together 5 of Baltimore’s best restaurants to give you a little TASTE of what we’ve got! Proceeds go to the local Feeding America food bank!

FEATURED RESTARAUNTS: The Boathouse Canton, Pierpoint Restaurant, Birrotecca Baltimore, The Nickel Taphouse, and Aldo’s Ristorante Italiano.

OPEN BAR from 6-10: Heavy Seas Beer, Featured Wine, and Boathouse Orange & Grapefruit Crushes.

SPECIAL GUESTS: Celebrity chef Nancy Longo and Qadray Ismail of the Baltimore Ravens

LIVE MUSIC: The Juneways and Paul Cullen, formerly of Bad Company

TICKETS: $125 Per Person Must be over 21.

Buy Tickets Here

Shaken & Stirred: Cocktail 101

6PM – 8PM

The QG

31 S Calvert St, Baltimore

Join us for our very first Cocktail Class at QG’s speakeasy bar, C.L.O.C.K. Restoration. Led by our Bar Director, Jeff Bejma, our class will teach you the step by step process on how to make the following two classics with the best ingredients from scratch: a Manhattan and a Daiquiri. Tickets for the class are $50 (QG Members pay $30) and include a welcome punch, your Daiquiri and Manhattan, and snacks from Clock’s kitchen. Purchase tickets and RSVP on our shopify. Welcome punch and snacks will be served at 6pm and the class will start at 6:30.

Wednesday Whiskey Night Featuring Teeling Whiskeys

7PM – 2AM

The James Joyce Irish Pub & Restaurant

616 President St, Baltimore

Every Wednesday: 7:00 pm – Close. 25% Off the Featured Whiskey. 10% off all Irish Whiskey and Scotch Whiskey. Tonight’s featured whiskeys are from Teeling Whiskey Distillery: Teeling Small Batch, Teeling Single Grain, andTeeling Single Malt.

The Teeling Whiskey Distillery is the first new distillery in Dublin in over 125 years and will bring the craft of distilling back into the very heart of Dublin city centre.

Industry Night with Vague Output

10PM – 2AM

The Crown

1910 N Charles St, Baltimore

Theta Flux (HYBRID) https://soundcloud.com/thetaflux

Aphreaq (LIVE) https://soundcloud.com/metaphreaq

BASTET (DJ) https://soundcloud.com/ambershoshana

CROWN . BLUE ROOM . FREE

Film Premier – Us Killing Us

6:30PM – 9PM

Impact Hub Baltimore

10 E North Ave, Baltimore

Your attendance & response to the film will be the final chapter added before its official release at the end of February 2017! “Us Killing Us,” produced and directed by Keston De Coteau of Keystone Productions, asks how we are responding to the pervasive and traumatic violence in the African-American community. How much collective responsibility do we hold in terms of prevention? Currently, we stand at a cross roads as activists from the #blacklivesmattermovement push for change and an end to systemic racism, while cultural norms of “no snitching” remain dominant. Us Killing Us takes an honest look at our tumultuous times, continuing the dialogue, and urging us to take action.”

Little Heavies, Bears Doing Murder, $100 Girlfriend, The Golden Sombreros

8PM – 11PM

Ottobar

2549 N Howard St, Baltimore

Come check out The Golden Sombreros, $100 Girlfriend, Bears Doing Murder and Little Heavies. on Wednesday, 1/18 at the Ottobar.

SUSTO w. Heyrocco

7PM – 12AM

The 8×10

10 E Cross St, Baltimore

All Good Presents: SUSTO w. Heyrocco

SUSTO sustoisreal.com

Heyrocco www.heyrocco.com/

Buy Tickets Here

Contra & Square Dancing | Shane Knudsen w/ Unbowed

7:30PM – 10:30PM

Baltimore Folk Music Society – BFMS

2200 St Paul st, Baltimore

Shane Knudsen calls to Unbowed – Henry Koretsky (mandolin, guitar), Jill Smith (piano), and Bruce Campbell (bass). New dancer orientation at 7:30 pm. The Baltimore Folk Music Society presents American Contra and Square Dancing at 8:00 p.m. every Wednesday. Admission is $9 for members, $13 for nonmembers. Under 21 and full-time students with IDs: $4 members, $6 non-members. 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.

SAMSARA at the Single Carrot Theatre

January 18- February 12, 2017

Thursdays-Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 3pm

Single Carrot Theatre

2600 N Howard St, Baltimore

Katie and Craig want a baby. Well, Katie wants a baby, and Craig wants what Katie wants. When Craig goes to India to be with their surrogate, Suraiya, flying-phobic Katie is left alone, plagued by visions of all that could go wrong and a mysterious, seductive Frenchman. Suraiya, an aspiring doctor with secrets of her own, tries to remain cool and aloof while conversing with the life growing inside of her, a curious young man who has named himself Amit. Their lives flow together and intertwine in the cycle of life, death, and rebirth known as samsara.

Buy Tickets Here

Thursday, January 19

One-on-One Conversation about The Bay

6:30PM – 9:30PM

Artifact Coffee

1500 Union Ave, Baltimore

Wine and appetizers start the evening, then conversation and dinner served after. A one on one conversation with Chef Spike Gjerde and Journalist Rona Kobell of The Bay Journal. The evening begins with “Grilling the Chef” as Rona interviews Chef Gjerde. Then the tables are turned as Chef Gjerde interviews Rona about Oysters, Menhaden, Chicken Manure, Crabs, the state of the Bay and much more.

The Bootleg Wobble at Rye Baltimore w/ Tongue in Cheek!

9PM – 12AM

Rye Fells Point

1639 Thames St, Baltimore

Baltimore’s vehicle to the past, Toungue in Cheek at Rye Bar, Baltimore. Get your cocktail in hand, it’s time for a ride to a time in New Orleans when the smokes billowed out on the streets, the horns and silky smooth vocals engulfed people as they swung out on the wooden dance floor. Let’s go back.

Second Stoop: Not Throwing Away Our Shot

7:30PM – 9:30PM

Creative Alliance

3134 Eastern Ave, Baltimore

All-audence Stoop event! Anyone can throw their name in to tell a story on the theme “Not Throwing Away Our Shot: Stories about taking a stand.” Inspired by “Hamilton” and this current moment in America, it’s a Stoop open mic night dedicated to stories about standing up for someone or something. Put your name in the hat to tell a 3-minute true, personal tale — or just come to listen.

Punk Rock Deep Cuts Night! This month: Afro-Punk!

9PM – 1:45AM

Ottobar

2549 N Howard St, Baltimore

Third Thursday of every month, The Baltimore Whiskey Company presents…PUNK ROCK DEEP CUTS night!! BWC drink specials all night!! Each month, DJ Uncle Quincy spins punk rock cuts from a specific year or genre…This month we’re highlighting AFROPUNK.. Bad Brains, Death, Fishbone,The Templars – N.Y.C. Oi!, etc!!

Terrapin Tap Takeover

7PM – 10PM

Delia Foley’s

1439 S Charles St, Baltimore

This will be our first Tap Takeover to start 2017 and we have a great lineup from Terrapin Brewery out of Athens, Georgia!!

Terrapin Hopsecutioner: Alcohol by volume (ABV): 7.30%

Terrapin HI-5 IPA: Alcohol by volume (ABV): 5.90%

Terrapin HI-10 Mango Habanero Double IPA: Alcohol by volume (ABV): 9.30%

Terrapin Watermelon Gose: Alcohol by volume (ABV): 4.50%

Terrapin Moo-Hoo Chocolate Milk Stout: Alcohol by volume (ABV): 6.00%

All drafts will be on special from Open-Close for $6.00 and as always the first draft you purchase will get you a complimentary Terrapin Pint glass!! There will be a few fun giveaways from the brewery and six pack raffles throughout the night.

What A Joke: Baltimore presents Club “Out-Of-Town” at The Crown

7PM – 10:30PM

The Crown

1910 N Charles St, Baltimore

This very special version of Club “Out-Of-Town” is presented by What a Joke: A National Comedy Festival supporting the ACLU in Baltimore! Club “Out-Of-Town” is a comedy open mic and showcase for comics who identify as queer, as gender non-binary, as women, as LGBTQ. All audiences are always welcome. What A Joke: Baltimore is four nights of stellar local comedians exercising the heck out of their First Amendment rights. Because civil liberties are not only necessary, they’re fun, too! (And you know what they say about civil liberties: if you don’t use it, you lose it).

Featuring: Robin Hazel, Nicki Fuchs, Brittany Carney, Rahne Alexander, Valerie Paschall, and Davine Ker.

Best of 2016′ / 3rd Thursday Reception

6PM – 8PM

Crystal Moll Gallery

1030 S Charles St, Baltimore

Join us for the FIRST Third Thursday of 2017!!! Enjoy a glass of wine and take in our BEST OF 2016 Show….featuring works by some of our favorite artists we showcased in 2016.

The Ghostlight Project at Spotlighters

5PM – 6:30PM

Spotlighters Theatre

817 Saint Paul St, Baltimore

On Thursday, January 19th, 2017 ARTISTS across the nation will be gathering at 5:30pm to participate in the Ghostlight Project. “WE WILL GATHER OUTSIDE OF THEATERS TO CREATE A “LIGHT” FOR DARK TIMES AHEAD, AND TO MAKE, OR RENEW, A PLEDGE TO STAND FOR AND PROTECT THE VALUES OF INCLUSION, PARTICIPATION, AND COMPASSION FOR EVERYONE REGARDLESS OF RACE, CLASS, RELIGION, COUNTRY OF ORIGIN, IMMIGRATION STATUS, (DIS)ABILITY, GENDER IDENTITY, OR SEXUAL ORIENTATION” Please plan to join us as SPOTLIGHTERS reaffirms to be BRAVE SPACES!

We define “a brave space” as a space where:

– It is safe to be who you are, regardless of race, class, religion, country of origin, immigration status, (dis)ability, age, gender identity, or sexual orientation.

– Diverse opinions, dissent, and argument are not only tolerated, but invited.

– Active listening and courageous exchange are fundamental values.

– Collective action, activism, and community engagement, both within and outside the walls of the theater, are cultivated, encouraged, and supported.

*PLAN TO ARRIVE BETWEEN 5pm and 5:15 – in the Courtyard by the Lobby Entrance.

*BRING A FLASHLIGHT! – or some Light Source, but please no candles.

We will share our pledge and vision for BEING the LIGHT that is needed for the coming dark times. Please contact Fuzz at Fuzz@spotlighters.org to find out more and assist with the event. The theater community has an opportunity to reach many audiences and to provide a vision into being the “Other”. Stand with us, and help us be a beacon of hope and safey, and a place for all of us to hear a new voice.

Friday, January 20

Patriotic Rebel

5PM – 8PM

Wet City

223 W Chase St, Baltimore

As we move forward many find ourselves markedly different than our newly minted administration. This should ignite action. Actions that are not focused on the mere men that hold these offices of our great nation, but rather actions that seek to inspire and strengthen the communities of which we are a part. This is Patriotic Rebel.

Our first project is a drive during which we seek to collect resources for the Family and Children’s Services of Central Maryland (http://www.fcsmd.org/) and the International Rescue Committee Baltimore Chapter (https://www.rescue.org/united-states/baltimore-md). With the collection of money and goods we seek to help the underserved or at risk women, and help welcome refugees with open arms and services in Baltimore. This drive begins January 20th will be concluded on February 20th, but we’ll be kicking it off at Wet City Inauguration Day.

Please come to Wet City Friday night with new, unopened items listed below for Family and Children’s Services, and/or $5 to donate to the IRC on our fundraiser page. Wet City will have drink and food specials, and there’s a Rite Aid right across the street. There’s no reason not to come!

Baltimore Square Dance in Hampden

7:30PM – 11PM

The Ideal Arts Space

905 W 36th St, Baltimore

The wildly popular Baltimore Square Dance in Hampden returns to The Ideal Arts Space on the Avenue, Friday, January 20 for a hilariously fun night of square dancing, live Old-Time music and pure silliness. All are welcome – no experience necessary. It’s a great way to meet people and hang out with friends. Plus, it’s BYOB. Spread the word and tell your friends. We can use your help getting the word out!

The Premium Hour

8PM – 10PM

Zissimos Bar

1023 W 36th St, Baltimore

Acts: Trampus, Glitterati, Baby Fishmouth, Tommy Sinbazo Host: Michael Furr

The wait is over…it’s time for The Premium Hour again! Every third Friday at 8, we’re watching the sun go down over this beauty of a show. This time, we’re warming up with standup comedy from host Michael Furr and Charm CIty legend Tommy Sinbazo, then dipping our toes into long form improv with Project troupe Baby Fishmouth. After the break, we’re diving headfirst into a set from Bmore indie darlings Glitterati, then basking in the glow of a final set from resident team Trampus!

Tickets: Cash at the door, or online up until 7:30 PM the night of the show. This show is produced by Charm City Comedy Project upstairs at Zissimos Bar.

The Apocalyptic Inaugural Extravaganza!

8PM – 11PM

Reverb

2112 N Charles St, Baltimore

In conjunction of the presidential inauguration on Jan 20th, We at Reverb are doing a participatory performance piece. The program will have the various artists, answer the same 4 questions and then perform a piece of their art ( music , poetry, spoken word, instrumentation) that corresponds with their answers. After all the presenters have finished , we will all end with a huge singing of R.E.M ‘s “End of the world as we know it (and I feel fine), and then wind down to classic songs played by the awesome soviet DJ- Keyboard Comrade while all talk about anything other than politics for at least 30 mins while drinking beer. We have made sure to have invited artists from all ends of the political spectrum performing ..We want to see if we can still find common ground after the election and start being people again.

Build the Wall Presents: the Republican Party at the Depot

7PM – 1AM

The Depot

1728 N Charles St, Baltimore

Inauguration Day Showcase Featuring the World-Famous International Sensation Build The Wall! This is our first show in America since the summer and we are looking forward to celebrating our first day of #TrumpNation with you guys!

Featured Acts:

Master of Ceremonies: Caleb Brookhart

Build The Wall (Punks for Trump/ Best Band Ever) https://buildthewall.bandcamp.com/

GrassRoots (Whinny Liberal Poser Punk/ Sad [and bad] AC/DC Cover Artist)

Dwellingville (The Soundtrack to if Jill Stein Won) https://dwellingville.bandcamp.com/

Heavy Sight (The Sounds and Smells of the DAPL protests)

Colora (If the Beach Boys did even more drugs) https://soundcloud.com/coloramusic

Tyler Drager (like Mac Demarco but even more obnoxious and gay)

Free Movie Night – The Choice is Ours (2016)

7PM – 9PM

Charm City Farms

1310 Hillman St, Baltimore

This movie is a kind of primer for the meeting on the 21st. Regardless if you intend to come to the meeting or not the doors are open to all who want to watch this documentary and hang out with some folks.

PPM Pre-March Rally

5PM – 8PM

Ottobar

2549 N Howard St, Baltimore

On January 20th, we will rally together at the Ottobar in Baltimore between 5-8pm to gear up for the Women’s March on Washington! Come out to pick up signs of support and swag, meet your fellow activists, and get pumped to march for women’s rights! If you’re feeling crafty, we’ll have supplies for making your own signs; plenty of ready-made posters for you to pick up if you’re going with us to the march the next day, and some fun winter-weather march wear available to purchase.

Inaugural Bash: Apocalypse

9PM – 2AM

The Attic at Flavor

15 E Centre St, # 2, Baltimore

Update: 50% of door supporting Human Rights Campaign and 50% to GLCCB We know that First Lady Michelle Obama asked us all “To go high, when they go low”…but tonight we are all going to go LOW by swinging HIGH! There will be several Donald Trump Pinatas and Fire Play all night long. To keep support for our community strong, door cover will be donated to Human Rights Campaign. Get ready to get your frustrations out and dance this nightmare away to DJ Kim Brannan ALL night! For all of your friends who are feeling the same way about the election, make sure to SHARE this event with them! See you OUT!

Target $2 Family Fun Night at Port Discovery

4PM – 8PM

Port Discovery Children’s Museum

35 Market Pl, Baltimore

Enjoy Port Discovery for less! General admission on Target Family Fun Night is just $2 per person from 4pm-8pm. Come play and learn while exploring Port Discovery’s three floors of interactive exhibits including KidWorks, Kick It Up, Tiny’s Diner, Miss Perception’s Mystery House and so much more! This event is generously sponsored by Target, allowing visitors to explore Port Discovery for just $2 each (that’s a discount of more than $12 a person off of our normal admission!). Don’t miss this great deal and make it a Family Fun Night at Port Discovery!

National Cheese Lovers Day! Wine & Cheese Pairing

11AM – 10PM

The Boathouse Canton, Waterfront Grille

2809 Boston St, Baltimore

Come celebrate National Cheese Lover’s Day with us! We are featuring 3 of our favorite cheese’s and pairing them with some of our best wines!

Drop in. Turn On. Tune OUT!

12PM – 9PM

Headspace Baltimore

2116 N Charles St, Baltimore

Headspace Baltimore is hosting a no news, no politics, psychedelic circle. Drop in, turn on, and tune out (DITOTO). This event is invite only and space is limited. RSVP on this page to attend. DITOTO will be an all day event. Come for the full schedule to take the full journey or drop in anytime to join those already on the path. We’ll start the day at noon with 420 Yoga and meditation. Throughout the day you’ll have the opportunity to create, share and discuss, and enjoy good fellowship. Do you want to add something to the agenda? Contact headspace or John Mello for information. Activities must be positive, and non-political!

Friday Night Magic: Aether Revolt Edition

6PM – 2AM

The Crown

1910 N Charles St, Baltimore

FRIDAY NIGHT MAGIC RETURNS TO THE CROWN ON FRIDAY JANUARY 20TH. DJs James Nasty, Stevepossible, Mark Brown & Sad Eyes hold it down from 10pm – 2am. Join us before the party for the release of Aether Revolt for a draft of the new set from 6pm – 10pm. BYO packs of KLD (1 pack) and we’ll provide the Revolt packs with prize support (price for draft tbd) NO COVER / 18+ / MAGIC THEMED DRINK SPECIALS

Matt Muirhead at Fringe

6PM – ?

Fringe Baltimore

2801 Huntingdon Ave, Baltimore

Forget about your inauguration blues, enjoy the whimsical art of Matt Muirhead, get a styling lesson from one of the amazing stylists at Fringe Baltimore or a mini makeover! This event is donation only and will benefit Strong City Baltimore. We’ll have snacks, wine and beer, and music.

Inauguration Day- Make Brewers Hill Drink Again!

11AM – 2AM

Huck’s American Craft

3728 Hudson St, Baltimore

While we’re all unsure if the Trump Presidency will lead to America’s rise or demise, one thing’s for sure: We Shall Drink!!! Huck’s American Craft will be offering the following drink specials for Inauguration Day:

The “Putin on the Blitz” Berry Mule – $6 Bar Hill Gin, Splash of fresh squeezed lemon juice, Fever-Tree ginger beer, muddled berries

The “Conservative” Crush – $6 A simple, conservative take on the orange crush using only 3 ingredients: Green Mountain Organic vodka, fresh-squeezed orange juice, triple sec.

The “Harvey Wallbuilder” Screwdriver – $6 It’s our liquor but you pay for it! Rock Town Vodka with Orange Juice because you can’t build a wall without a screwdriver!

The “Meryl Streep-a-tini” – $6 Huck’s overrated version of the Chocolate martini made with vodka and Forbidden Dark Mocha Cream.

TWO SETS Lionel Lyles Quintet

8PM – 11PM

An die Musik

409 N Charles St, Baltimore

Lionel majored in Music Education at Morgan State University, where he participated in the wind ensemble, jazz ensemble, marching band, pep band, and jazz combo. In 2000 when he and a few of his colleagues decided they wanted more hands on experience in the jazz medium and started playing out in public. This would be paramount in the cultivation and promulgation of The Lionel Lyles Quintet. He graduated from Morgan State in 2002.

In 2006 The Lionel Lyles Quintet recorded its first studio project, “The Lionel Lyles Quintet: The September Sessions.” This was dedicated to the city of Baltimore. In 2008 the quintet participated in the inaugural Chic Webb Jazz Combo competition at Artscape. Though the band did not win, a new direction was realized the band and for Lionel: he decided that he needed more eduction and enrolled in North Carolina Central University, studying with national jazz icons such as Branford Marsalis and Joey Calderazzo. On staff as Director of Jazz Studies is Dr. Ira Wiggins, and Brian Horton. Both of whom are over the saxophone studio at the university. During his tenure at NCCU, he had the opportunity to meet and work with Antonio Parker, Dalfeyo Marsalis, Jimmy Heath, Roy Hargrove, Wynton Marsalis, and Vincent Gardner. The University Big Band had the opportunity to travel to the Newport Jazz Festival to join Branford Marsalis in a special musical performance which was recorded live for NPR music. After a grueling three years period in grad school, Lionel graduated in 2011.

William Wolf Pecan Happy Hour

5PM – 8PM

World of Beer – Baltimore

1724 Whetstone Way, Baltimore

Join us for a Friday Happy Hour as we feature a new whiskey we are carrying that is absolutely delicious! We will be showcasing William Wolf Pecan flavored whiskey for $5 and also offering beers to pair with to create a unique drinking experience. In addition we will be holding a gift basket raffle to benefit Special Olympics Maryland and our Polar Bear Plunge Super Plunger. Gift basket contains 2 bottles of wine along with a bottle of Patron XO Cafe, Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum, and Old Camp Peach Pecan Whiskey!

Nasty Women & Bad Hombres: Inauguration Night in Baltimore

8PM – 12AM

Creative Alliance

3134 Eastern Ave, Baltimore

Inauguration Night in Baltimore w/ TT THE ARTIST, Betty O’Hellno, Violet Gray, Artesanas Mexicanas, DJ Ridiculous & More!

In Creative Alliance style, we’re hosting a powerful and wild proclamation of American diversity! Our packed evening includes B’more rapper/producer TT The Artist, plus her amazing dancers, a drag soiree hosted by the one and only Betty O’Hellno, piñatas, food, guest musicians, and a wild ‘let it all out’ dance party! This evening is a pay what you can event. Proceeds support the efforts of our Artesanas Mexicanas, a group of amazing women who hail from Mexico and other Latin American countries, reside in our Southeast Baltimore community, and actively engage across generations to preserve and pass on their cultural traditions. Just added: :project b1 will be in the building working with event attendees to create some of the nearly 250 banners, marked with positive messages (both writing and drawing), that they plan to ring the White House with on Feb 1st. More details in the disucssion. $15 suggested donation or pay what you can.

4 Hours Of Funk : Fri Jan 20th : Fleg’s Birthday Bash

10PM – 2AM

The Windup Space

12 W North Ave, Baltimore

Hope everyone enjoyed their holliday season! Its now a new year and what better way to kick it off than a party! But not just any party….It is also DJ Fleg’s birthday and this will be the place of his offical birthday bash!

Doomsday Everlasting: [Another] End of the World Party

10PM -2AM

The Pig & Rooster Smokehouse

3242 Foster Ave, Baltimore

It’s official. The deed is done. Come drown your sorrows, or celebrate your victory, on inauguration night as we tumble into the beginning (or the end) of life as we know it with our newest POTUS in the driver’s seat. We’ll have raffles and freebies for you plus great late night drink specials too. 4-YEAR TERM DRINK SPECIALS FEATURING UNION Craft Brewing!

– $4 Union Craft Drafts

– $4 Union Craft Cans

– $4 Bombs & Fireballs

Bryan Dunaway w/ Percy Shaw, Old Bay Thrashers and Josh D

8PM – 2AM

The Basement at Ryleigh’s in Mt Vernon

1225 Cathedral Street, Baltimore

Bryan Dunaway w/ Percy Shaw, Old Bay Thrashers, and Josh D’s So Called Acoustic Act.

Chris Wilcox w/ Flightschool at The 8×10

8PM – 1AM

The 8×10

10 E Cross St, Baltimore

Chris Wilcox is a singer songwriter based in Nashville, TN. Born and raised in Baltimore, MD and having lived five years in Charleston, SC, Chris’s musical influence has no boundaries. His upcoming release, “Legacy”, displays his unique sound, blending his East Coast roots with his Southern experience as an artist. This release is a reborn project for Wilcox as the songs outline a lot the last few years of his life. From the passing of his father, to leaving Charleston for Nashville, Wilcox holds nothing back in his most honest work yet.

Flightschool Since forming in 2008, Philadelphia rockers Flightschool have steadily earned larger venues up and down the east coast via their energetic live performances. The four-piece blends straight rock with blues and jam influences anchored by a two-headed guitar attack. Buckle up for a set of inspired originals with a wingspan from the 70s prog of ELO to the more current sounds of the Artic Monkeys.

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Saturday, January 21

Shiny Happy Things Workshop with Bob Benson

11AM – 2PM

American Visionary Art Museum

800 Key Hwy, Baltimore

Join the creator of the Blinged-Out “Universal Tree of Life” (shining outside of AVAM’s Main Entrance) in making your own FLASHIES: dynamic, sparkling decorations made from mirrors and marbles and such. Each participant will receive instruction on cutting and assemblage and will leave this workshop with at least two finished decorations to keep and dangle. For beginning and continuing students.

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Women’s march on Washington in Baltimore

12PM- 1PM

33rd and Charles Streets

Those who cannot attend the DC march are invited to attend a peaceful vigil and demonstration on Jan 21 from 12-1 at 33rd and N. Charles Streets, Assert your hopes for social justice to the incoming administration. If able bring signs that call for social, racial, and gender justice!

Tru Ent. Presents The 1st Quarter Show at Metro Gallery

7PM – 11PM

Metro Gallery

1700 N Charles St, Baltimore

Tru Entertainment presents The 1st Quarter Show with Host Love The Culture Radio

• Phizzals, Results, Mani Marino, Lonnie Moore, Al Rogers Jr., Malik Ferraud, and Don Neil

DJs: Que the Q and DJ Cruel Curt

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CD release party at Reverb

9PM – 1AM

Reverb

2112 N Charles St, Baltimore

Join us for our CD Release Party for our debut album, “Gaslight” with special guests, E. Joseph and the Sparrows and Marion Stanley.

What A Joke Baltimore at The Crown

9:30PM – 12AM

The Crown (Back Bar Downstairs)

1910 N Charles St, Baltimore

The final show of Baltimore’s own What a Joke: A National Comedy Festival benefitting the ACLU!! Featuring a very special edition of Expert of Nothing, music & MORE. it’s gonna be a partay. Expert of Nothing is the greatest live game show Baltimore has ever provided! We are not terribly concerned with “facts” and “information” like most other game shows or resources. We believe than in the age of pop journalism and wikipedia it is more important to be convincing than correct.

Warm-Up: Chris Hudson

HOSTS OF NOTHING: Patrick Storck & John Bennett

POTENTIAL EXPERTS:

Mark Miller (Doctor of Something)

Bunny Themelis (Historian of Many Things)

Franqi French (Judge of Anything)

Dan Marse-Kapr (Esquire of One Thing)

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Gypsy Soul Party at Rye

10PM – 1AM

Rye Fells Point

1639 Thames St, Baltimore

Resistance is futile, this Turbo Folk! High energy dance music drawing on the tradition of Eastern European Czardas and Gypsy Swing, but widely influenced by jazz and blues. Orchester Praževica has performed at several prestigious stages including the Atlas Performing Arts Center in Washington DC, Patterson Theater in Baltimore, The Drom in NYC, and shared stage with the Hungarian Gypsy folk supergroup Parno Graszt, the Romanian Gypsy brass legends Fanfare Ciocarlia, Boban and Marko Markovic Orchestra, and other greats on the “not so mainstream” music scene.

Baltimore Songwriter Showcase Presented by Michele McTierney

6PM – 10PM

Hotel RL Baltimore Inner Harbor by Red Lion

207 E Redwood St, Baltimore

The Baltimore Songwriter Showcase is a monthly show featuring local singer-songwriters and musicians performing a set of their original music. The mission is to serve real music and art by home-grown up-and-comers spanning all genres. The show provides a safe haven to receive feedback on their work and live performance, as well as provide 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 talent and listen to some great music!

Muze It Outreach Festival – Fundraiser

7:30PM – 10PM

Baltimore Studios

231 Holliday St, Baltimore

Urban Foli Jazz Band, Theljon Allen Band, MarlonSongs and AfrindecentriQs, Brock, Shawn Smallwood and Ama Chandra! You don’t want to miss this! Join us for a family friendly Jazz Concert Fundraiser! Event is raising money for the Baltimore Cultural Art Enrichment Program, Muze It Outreach Program.

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Make your Monument Quilt Square!

1PM – 4PM

The Motor House

120 W North Ave, Baltimore

During a weekend when emotions will be running high, come be with supportive comminuty. Join us at the Monument Quilt studio to create your own square. Material and technical support will be provided! Bring your friends! To date, more than 1700 survivors and allies have created a square for the Monument Quilt. There is less than 1 year left to add your story to the Monument Quilt before it blankets the National Mall!

ANMHE, the Delarcos, XK Scenario, Violet Ripken and Too Soon Jokes at Sidebar

8PM – ?

The Sidebar

218 E Lexington St, Baltimore

Ain’t No Mountain High Enough (DC) https://m.facebook.com/anmhedc/

the Delarcos (DC) https://www.facebook.com/HoursOfFun4everyone/

XK Scenario (DC) https://www.facebook.com/XKScenario/

Violet Ripken (Baltimore) https://www.facebook.com/violetripken/

Too Soon Jokes (Baltimore) https://www.facebook.com/toosoonjokes/

As If at Tin Roof: Debut of new “secret” members

10PM – 1:30AM

Tin Roof Baltimore

32 Market Pl, Baltimore

A new year brings a lot of changes for As If – 90’s Tribute! With the departure of Bill and Justin from the band, we have been hard at work with a new guitarist and bass player. Both are very WELL KNOWN in our local music scene here in Baltimore and we could not be more excited for the possibilities this will bring us for 2017 and beyond. We would love for all of our Baltimore family to come to Tin Roof and party with us on this special night where we debut the NEW As If!

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The Dark Yesterday / Portfolio Day / Copper Marmalade

8PM – 2AM

Downsquares

33 W. North Ave, Baltimore

Good tunes, nice vibes. Have a slice and wet your whistle at JOE^2.

The Dark Yesterday new wave, dreamy dark

Portfolio Day https://www.facebook.com/portfolioday/

Copper Marmalade experimental pop, real nice and soft

Navasha Daya w/ Jonathan Gilmore

8PM – 11PM

Creative Alliance

3134 Eastern Ave, Baltimore

Called an “astral soul goddess” by Mojo magazine, Navasha Daya (nah Vah sha Day- ya), is an exceptionally gifted and seasoned songwriter/ singer, composer, producer, and choreographer who is internationally known as a breathtaking performer. On stage, Navasha embodies the feminine spirit and inspires women around the world. Grammy-Award winning songstress India Arie described Navasha’s voice as “the true definition of soulful.” Navasha is a nominee for 2016 female artist of the year for the Soultracks Reader’s Choice Awards and has been #2 on both Japan’s jazz and dance iTunes charts numerous times (usually second to Lady Gaga). She has also received international acclaim for her debut solo release, “Rebirthed Above Ground” and her latest release, “Lom Nava Love (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack”. Prior to her solo release, Navasha served as lead vocalist, songwriter and co-founder of the highly acclaimed Baltimore based soul/jazz band, Fertile Ground. JUST ADDED: The amazing Jonathan Gilmore will be kicking off the night with his powerful R&B stage show!

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A Remembrance of Erik Petersen, mbbadideabears

7PM – 12AM

Ottobar

2549 N Howard St, Baltimore

A remembrance of Erik Petersen from his friends in his 2nd city, Baltimore. Wether it was meeting Erik at the Virgin House, a solo show in a basement venue, or a raucous show with Mischief Brew at the Sidebar or Ottobar, we have almost 20 years of memories and great times to share together. All Ages; $10, 21+, $12, for those under 21.

Bands playing include:

The Brood – Filthadelphia’s gnarled punk destruction unit. Music for fuckheads. Members of Mischief Brew, Witch Hunt, & Lost Cause https://broodphilly.bandcamp.com/

Thee Lexington Arrows https://theelexingtonarrows.bandcamp.com/

Bidet – City Paper’s Best New Band Of 2016! (ha ha!) https://bidetpunx.bandcamp.com/releases

Humanmania – Loud raw hardcore punk attack! https://humanmania.bandcamp.com/releases

Assless Chaps – A bunch of idiots who play bad music poorly. FINAL SHOW. https://www.facebook.com/TheAsslessChaps/

Station – B-more metal edged post apocalyptic crossover punk https://www.facebook.com/stationbaltimore/

Memories. Music. Beverages. Raffles. Friendship. Proceedes will go to the Fistolo Pug Fund.

Sunbathers, The Milestones, The Far Future, & The Herd Brothers

8PM – 1AM

The 8×10

10 E Cross St, Baltimore

Sunbathers http://www.sunbathersband.com/

The Milestones http://www.milestonesofficial.com/

The Far Future – (Mickey Coviello of Cabinet) https://archive.org/details/farfuture2016-05-21

The Herd Brothers http://theherdbrothers.com/

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Escape From DC!

9PM – 12AM

Mums

1132 S Hanover St, Baltimore

The Tolerators & The DickVanDykes are getting the hell out of DC on inagural weekend. This is a bipartisan effort.

BeatsByDayParty : Cozy Edition

5PM – 9PM

Flavor

15 E Centre St, Baltimore

Our super cool day party just got cooler with #BEATSBYDAYPARTY : Cozy Edition Admission $10 Ladies are FREE with an oversized or chunky sweater (show us your cozy style)

Druid Hill Ice Bowl

11AM – 4PM

Druid Hill Disc Golf Course

Baltimore

Triples-format disc golf tournament, 27 holes. $15 to play; 2/3 to Md. Food Bank.

Monocacy Brewing/Brewer’s Alley and Whitey’s Liquors will be sponsoring the Ice Bowl with delicious beer and matching contributions to the Md. Food Bank!! Registration is day-of, walk-up. Try to arrive by 10-10:30. See link below for more info.

Tea Party

2PM – 4PM

Baltimore Clayworks

5707 Smith Ave, Baltimore

Warm up during the chilly Winter season and join us for afternoon tea at Clayworks! In conjunction with the popular TEAPOTS exhibition on view in the galleries, guests will have the chance to mingle and view teapots from across the county in all shapes, sizes and colors, while enjoying tea and light fare provided by the Tea Trolley. Proceeds from the Tea Party will directly support our exhibitions and artist programming throughout the year.

$30/Person | Tables available to reserve for multiple guests **Must RSVP by January 17**

Galactic Magic (Harry Potter Vs Star Wars Dance Party)

9PM – 1AM

SkyLofts Gallery

3701 Bank St, Baltimore

Chaotic Events present Galactic Magic. Dress up in either Star Wars theme costume/clothing or Harry Potter.

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

3PM – 6PM

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!

Lullaby

8PM – 12AM

Pipe Dreamz

879 N Howard St, Baltimore

america was never great, but we will always be.

Performances by:

Bobbi Rush [ https://soundcloud.com/bbrsh1]

MovaKween [ https://soundcloud.com/movakween ]

Kryptk [ https://soundcloud.com/kryptksounds ]

DJ Quit

c o v e r : $5-8 (sliding scale) [cash, plz] B Y O B // [r e s p o n s i b l y]

Sunday, January 22

The Chickadee Tambourine Hour: An Evening of Comedy & Cocktails

7PM – 9PM

Single Carrot Theatre

2600 N Howard St, Baltimore

Single Carrot Theatre Presents The Chickadee Tambourine Hour: An evening of comedy and cocktails.

Starring:

Ian Salyers (Magoobys ’16 New Comedian of the Year)

Samantha Kelly (Tasteless Buds)

Pierre Bennu (Exittheapple)

Jessica Murphy Garrett (’16 Women in Comedy Fest)

and Matt Baetz (USO Tours, Late Late Show)

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Tats for Tails

11AM – 7PM

Baltimore Tattoo Museum

1534 Eastern Ave, Baltimore

Back for the second year! Tats for Tails II at the Baltimore Tattoo Museum. 100% of each tattoo (selected designs or at artists’ discretion) will be donated to the homeless animals at BARCS! Tipping your artist is highly encouraged, as they are donating all of their time. Tattoos start at $50. Attendees will be served by ticketed number. You must be present in line to receive your number. In other words, no holding spaces for friends. The more people who get tattooed the more we can raise for the homeless animals. Invite your friends and spread the word!

Play for J Music Benefit

11AM – 11PM

Tin Roof Baltimore

32 Market Pl, Baltimore

On December 25th, at approximately 2:45am, Christmas morning – Jason Pierce was walking home from a night out with friends, in Baltimore City. Jason was robbed at gun point and shot, then left for dead. Jason, known for his blue hat, was one who could always be found playing with his band Troll Tribe or supporting local musical artists. His friends, family, and anyone who has ever seen the token blue hat found it a no brainer to host a Play for J event to help raise money for Jason. Jason has been there for all of us and strangers that he did not even know. At this event, there will be both bands and acoustic acts starting at 11:00 am to help raise money to go towards Jason’s finances. There will be a silent auction, raffle, and opportunities to support and donate to Jason all day and night.

Thank you to all of the bands willing to play to help raise money for Jason. We had an amazing amount of volunteers and will be giving as many a chance to play as possible. Confirmed bands include:

Bond & Bentley, Kelly Bell Band, PASADENA, Bumpin Uglies, Jimi Davies, Skribe, Sweet Leda, Ryan Shiner, The Tommy McGee Band, Wise Eyes, Kavoossi Music, Brody Kean, Chris Diller, Jim Hickey, and Drew Novotny

Patrick McAvinue Going Away Party at the Creative Alliance

7:30PM – 9:30PM

Creative Alliance

3134 Eastern Ave, Baltimore

As one of Baltimore’s finest fiddlers prepares to uproot to Nashville, his friends, including Charm City Junction, join him on stage for a big musical sendoff.

About Patrick McAvinue: Baltimore’s loss is the music world’s gain as Patrick packs up his car and heads to Nashville to join bluegrass supergroup Dailey & Vincent. Driven by his passion for roots music, Patrick McAvinue uses traditional bluegrass to create his own unique performances that embody musicality, energy, and creativity. McAvinue was recently awarded the International Bluegrass Music Association’s 2015 Momentum Instrumentalist of the Year, an award reserved for emerging virtuosic artists. He has performed on the Creative Alliance stages many times over the years as a featured artists and guest musician. This will not be his last performance on our stage.

About Charm City Junction: Young Baltimore roots alchemists Charm City Junction are a product of a myriad of exceptional roots music communities that exist in this city. The band includes Sean McComiskey on button accordion; Brad Kolodner,who is clawhammer banjo player and one of the leaders of a new school of Baltimore old-time musicians; the incredibly versatile bassist Alex Lacquement; and, last but not least, fiddler Patrick McAvinue. Together they’veforged a new sound and draw from the deep wells of their individual musical heritages.

7:30 PM | $20, $17 mbrs | +$3 at the door

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Vermin Supreme/Rob Potylo in Baltimore at the Crown

8PM – 12AM

The Crown

1910 N Charles St, Baltimore

Vermin Supreme (Presidental Elect, Political Activist, Performance Artist)

This event will feature a performance and reading from Vermin Supreme

Rob Potylo (Comedian, Musician, Film Producer) potylo.tumblr.com/

Plus a screening of the documentary “Who Is Vermin Supreme? An Outsider Odyssey”

The Location Tour

7PM – 1AM

Metro Gallery

1700 N Charles St, Baltimore

#TheLocationTour featuring Khalid

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Crawling Manifest Encasing Embrace Silent on 5th street

3PM – 11PM

Ottobar

2549 N Howard St, Baltimore

Light it up Baltimore as this show is going to set the city on fire !!

an absolutely amazing crushing lineup at the ottobar !! Every band is killer and are the reason the local / area scene lives thrives and survives !! Let’s go !!

CRAWLING MANIFEST, SILENT ON FIFTH STREET, EXEMPTUS, THE COLLATERALS, ENCASING EMBRACE, DELENDA, BROTHERHOOD, EXISTENTIAL, SYCAMYRE, and PAID IN FULL

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Southern Poverty law center benefit show with Endless Mike, tomason, The Ward, and Silver Gulls

8PM – 11PM

Joe Squared

33 W North Ave, Baltimore

Ugh. Inauguration day weekend. SPLC and similar organizations are going to be even busier than they already are. Come out, eat some pizza, listen to some music, throw some money at groups that are doing real work to make the next 4 years more tolerable.

Endless Mike https://endlessmikeandthebeagleclub.bandcamp.com/

Tomason. tomason.org

The Ward. https://theward1.bandcamp.com/track/america-loves-a-winner-the-prophecy

Silver Gulls

Roland’s B-Day with Revelator Hill ⋅ Jonathan Sloane Trio ⋅ Jordan August

7PM – 12AM

The 8×10

10 E Cross St, Baltimore

Roland’s Birthday Celebration – A Show Open To All: Bobby Thompson & Revelator Hill + Jonathan Sloane + Jordan Augus

I Slay Drag Show

9PM – 12AM

Club Bunns

608 W Lexington St, Baltimore

The iSlay drag show is going to be a star-studded event with several of Baltimore’s Award Winning Drag Performers hitting the stage to show you exactly how they slay. The show will begin at 9pm, with light refreshments beginning at 7:30pm, provided by The Community Cares Project. We will also be giving attendees a chance to win some cool gifts throughout the night so come ready to have a great time.

Baltimore’s Best

3PM – 5PM

The Engineers Club

11 W Mount Vernon Pl, Baltimore

Schubert: Sonatina No. 2 in a minor for Violin & Piano, Op.137

Beethoven: Violin Sonata No. 5 in F Major, Op. 24 “Spring”

Fauré: Piano Quartet No. 1 in c minor, Op. 15

Enjoy an afternoon of music filled with rich color and beautiful melody, when some of Charm City’s favorite virtuosos come together for a Best-of-Baltimore chamber concert. The renowned violinist Herbert Greenberg and Concert Artists’ own Maestro Edward Polochick perform in the intimate setting of the Garrett-Jacobs Mansion. They are later joined by virtuosos Julius Worth and Fiona Thompson to present the exciting and powerful Fauré Piano Quartet. Add an optional, pre-concert champagne brunch buffet in the beautiful surroundings of the Engineers Club, and make it an event!

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Seth Kibel & Tom Teasley

5PM – 7PM

An die Musik

409 N Charles St, Baltimore

Seth Kibel — clarinet, saxophone, flute, loop pedal

Tom Teasley — drums, percussion, melodica, electronics

Seth Kibel is an award-winning woodwind specialist who has made a name for himself throughout the Mid-Atlantic in the genres of jazz, swing, klezmer, and more. Tom Teasley is a globe-trotting percussionist whose innovative percussion approaches are heralded worldwide. Together, they blend sounds both old and new, traditional and innovative, to create a sound like no other. Jewish klezmer, Arabic rhythms, and American jazz are all a part of this improvisatory blend. www.sethkibel.com www.tomteasley.com

Pet Portrait Painting Event at The Chasseur

4PM – 7PM

The Chasseur

3328 Foster Ave, Baltimore

YOU SEND US YOUR PET PHOTO, WE SKETCH THE TEMPLATE, YOU PAINT THE PORTRAIT!

Date With Paint is Baltimore’s favorite Pet Portrait Painting Events Venue where pet lovers come together to paint portraits of their beloved animal companions! While enjoying the fun and inviting atmosphere of The Chasseur, you’ll be guided by our super talented artists on a fabulous adventure to create a one-of-a-kind painting masterpiece of your pet. All materials will be provided to include a sketched template of your pet; no experience needed!!

Your $75.00 registration fee includes a hand-sketched template of your pet from your photo on a 16” x 20″ canvas; all painting supplies and hands-on painting instruction by our team of artists. The fee is for one person painting one pet on one canvas. Due to time and space constraints, if you wish to paint more than one pet or paint with a partner on the same canvas, please contact us to discuss special arrangements and pricing. Registration fee does not include food or drinks. Painting spots are limited to the first 25 paid registrants. Check-in starts at 3:50pm Painting starts promptly at 4:00pm. Please arrive early or stay after if you wish to order a full meal in the bar area of the restaurant.

Brunch is served from 10:00am – 3pm. Light-fare food and full bar will be available during the event.

Enjoy!

– Lindsey

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