Drawing from a remarkable gift to the Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education, Upon Thy Gates brings together 73 mezuzahs collected by Elaine K. and Norman Winik from Jewish communities around the world. Each mezuzah embodies a distinct community’s aesthetic sensibilities and local influences while remaining tied to a shared tradition of marking and making home.

This exhibition was produced by the Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education

Join us in celebrating the 110th Anniversary of female filmmaking pioneer Lois Weber's HYPOCRITES with live musical accompaniment provided by Jessie Jing!

As we close out the Maryland Film Festival, we celebrate these voices that ground us in our storied past and that carry us into the future of the moving image and of visual storytelling.

Visit Port Discovery during Veterans Day to continue the Fall fun even when schools out! Featuring hands-on experiences, our newest interactive exhibits - Galactic Builder & SKIES, as well as learning designed to spark imagination, creativity, and curiousity.

Learn more about activities and programs for Veterans Day at www.PortDiscovery.org!

Baltimore Faerie Faire is a wonder filled 3-day, 2-night event! Dozens of Craftspeople, dozens of musicians, Mermaids swimming in the indoor pool, the Ogre Trading Post, Goblins, Elves, Orcs, and Pixies, all celebrating and dancing together! Workshops on painting, leather craft, sword dancing, crankie-building and more!

Join the Jewish Museum of Maryland for an afternoon celebrating the opening of Upon Thy Gates, an exhibition presenting mezuzahs from around the world featured in the Elaine K. and Norman Winik Mezuzah Collection, together with a selection of mezuzahs from JMM’s own collections. Learn how you can participate in Marking Passages: Mezuzah-Inspired Stories, JMM’s new production studio project in partnership with The Stoop, a live storytelling series, and WYPR podcast.

SANA SANA

A Sanctuary of Sound, Movement & Healing
Presented by La Sonora & Sound and Movement

Sana Sana invites you to rest, move, and remember in a plant-filled sanctuary of sound. Inspired by the childhood rhyme “Sana sana, culito de rana, si no sanas hoy, sanaras mañana” this gathering holds tender space for us to heal mind, body, and spirit together.

Throughout the weekend, Festival-goers can expect to see more than 800 decorated trees, wreaths and gingerbread houses designed by area businesses, community groups, schools and individuals. They are truly a forest of creative expression, often referencing trends from the current year, like popular songs, movies or personalities. Attendees can expect to see lots of lights, handcrafted ornaments, and elaborate tree skirts as well.

Tinsel on Tap is a new Saturday night party for adults ages 21 and older. The party starts at 7 p.m. and includes live entertainment, games, festive food and beverages, and lots of merry surprises! Look for more details about this special ticketed pop-up event on our website in the weeks to come.

Our favorite guest, Santa, is visiting the B&O, and he is hungry! Join him for a breakfast buffet to welcome the holiday season. Bring out the family for a delicious meal, visit with Santa (and a special gift for every child), special photos, and a train ride!

Our favorite guest, Santa, is visiting the B&O, and he is hungry! Join him for a breakfast buffet to welcome the holiday season. Bring out the family for a delicious meal, visit with Santa (and a special gift for every child), special photos, and a train ride!