“This is one of the best Happenstance plays I’ve seen.” – J. Wynn Rousuck, WYPR (click to listen to the full review)

“Spectacularly magical…Visually stunning. If you are looking for an entertaining, wonderfully weird, and provocatively thoughtful play, then this is one you do not want to miss.” – MD Theatre Guide

JUXTAPOSE | A Theatrical Shadow Box

Boister's annual celebration of the light at An die Musik Live, with classic Boister versions of holiday tunes and songs from their catalogue spanning 25 years. Get happy for the holidays!

Whether you’re starting a family tradition, planning a festive date night, or celebrating with friends, THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride brings the spirit of Christmas to life—for all who believe. Your adventure includes live performances, hot chocolate and a sugar cookie, a special moment with Santa presenting the First Gift of Christmas, and continued magic at the North Pole with holiday crafts, cozy s’mores, and festive shopping. ---

Tickets: $50-120 at http://borail.events/PEX25 

901 W. Pratt St. Baltimore, MD, 21223

Make Friday the funniest day of your week. Let’s get weird (and funny) in Highlandtown this weekend.

Here’s our lineup:

Royal Improv Fun Foundry (RIFF): Jesters in disguise, improv extraordinaires performing your favorite short form games. RISE OF THE RIFFIN.

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One family. One photo. Total mayhem.

This isn’t your typical holiday tale it’s Christmas gone acrobatics-level wild.

When one determined mom sets out to capture the perfect family photo for the mantel, her four grown kids bring anything but peace on Earth. Between burnt cookies, tangled lights, sibling rivalries, and a few upside-down surprises, this family gathering turns into a full-blown festive circus — literally.

One family. One photo. Total mayhem.

This isn’t your typical holiday tale it’s Christmas gone acrobatics-level wild.

When one determined mom sets out to capture the perfect family photo for the mantel, her four grown kids bring anything but peace on Earth. Between burnt cookies, tangled lights, sibling rivalries, and a few upside-down surprises, this family gathering turns into a full-blown festive circus — literally.

What If "A Christmas Carol" Was About

America's Greatest Writer of

Horror and Suspense?

That's the idea behind "A Christmas Carol for Edgar Allan Poe." This brand-new play was commissioned by The National Edgar Allan Poe Theatre and written by Zac Pensol -- both past winners of The International Edgar Allan Poe Festival "Saturday Visiter" Award.

Here’s our lineup:

That Was You?: A character creation spotlight show with a new format each time.

Local Spot: Local Spot is a long-running Baltimore-based monoscene team. Some say the longest-running!

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When the weekend hits, the laughs begin. Friday nights are comedy nights at Highwire Improv.

Here’s our lineup:

Important Screws: Important Screws is a long-running team that does everything and anything!

Slasher Night: A 50 minute improvised slasher film, complete with unsuspecting victims embodying the tropes of horror in a seasonal locations during an event picked by the audience.

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‘Tis the season for a winter break filled with fun and special educational activities from our Learning & Visitor Experience team! Port Discovery will be open for extended hours, offering children and their caregivers the chance to enjoy a variety of interactive, hands-on activities each day during our “12 Days of Play” celebration. Every day will feature a unique theme, making each visit extra special as we count down to our signature event: Noontime New Year!

Get ready for some winter fun at our Holiday Pops Concert!

We’re bringing the sounds of the season to life with sparkling favorites like Sleigh Ride, selections from The Nutcracker, and a sing-along-worthy Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. We’ll celebrate many traditions with the joyful Festive Sounds of Hanukkah and take a magical trip on The Polar Express. Rounding things out are the nostalgic glow of White Christmas and the lively A Christmas Carnival to send you home humming.

WHAT: Helicon’s 40th Winter Solstice Concerts with Helicon, members of Charm City Junction, The Ken & Brad Kolodner Quartet, Scottish National Fiddle Champion Elke Baker, The six-time North American Irish Step dance Champion Jonathon Srour, step-dance champion Claire Shirey, vocalist Evangeline Norman

There will be two concerts:
3:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.

Kraushaar Auditorium, Goucher College, 1021 Dulaney Valley Rd., Towson, MD 21204

Doors open roughly 45 minutes prior to show times.

All tickets are open seating.
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Featuring Helicon, The Ken & Brad Kolodner Quartet, members of Charm City Junction, Scottish National Fiddle Champion Elke Baker, The six-time North American Step-Dance Champion Jonathon Srour, Step-dancer Claire Shirey, and vocalist Evangeline Norman.

The Columbia Pro Cantare Chamber Singers will perform "A Christmas Noel," a concert featuring festive music from four centuries and around the world, on Saturday, December 20 at 4 pm at Christ Episcopal Church in Columbia. The CPC Chamber Singers is a small ensemble selected from the larger chorus for their vocal quality and musicianship suited to perform in intimate concert venues. The concert of a capella and accompanied works will be conducted by Laura Lee Fischer, CPC artistic director.

The Columbia Pro Cantare Chamber Singers presents its annual concert of seasonal selections from across four centuries and around the world in the acoustically rich venue of Christ Episcopal Church in Columbia.

No scripts, just laughs — every weekend in Highlandtown at The Highwire Center.

Here’s our lineup:

A klezmer and jazz-filled romp through the 7th night of Hanukkah – an annual An die Musik Live tradition!

Fearlessly led by Baltimore klezmer mainstays Seth Kibel and Michael Raitzyk.

Seth Kibel -- clarinet, flute, tenor saxophone
Michael Raitzyk -- electric guitar
Rebekah Geller -- violin
Derek Wiegmann -- double bass
Mark St. Pierre -- percussion

In-person seats: $20/ $10 students
Attendees receive a link to the recording to view for one week.

Streaming passes: $15
The link will remain active through Dec 27