Gawds Ent. Presents "THE ICE BREAKER SHOWCASE" celebrating Baltimore's hip-hop and rap artists. This extravaganza takes place on January 16, 2026, at Zen West 5916 York Road, featuring standout performances by GAWDS, Reina Williams, and IZM Fohunnit. Other featured artists include Apex the Genius, Dre Thompson, Lyrical Leviathan, Dime Poe, Baltimore Blue, and Hype.

Tickets are available Pre-show online for $15 @ the door $20 - Doors open @ 6, Show starts at 7

GAWDS ENT. presents The Icebreaker Showcase, shining a light on the best of Baltimore’s Rap and Hip-Hop artists, featuring performances by Gawds, Reina Williams, and IZM Fohunnit. Also featured performances by Apex Tha Genius, Dre Thompson, Lyrical Leviathan, Dime Poe, Baltimore Blue, and Hype.

January 16, 2026 @ the magnificent Zen West 5916 York Road | Doors open @ 6 PM Show starts @ 7 PM | Tickets are $15 Online and $20 @ the door

Highwire Improv presents live, unscripted comedy in Highlandtown, featuring bold performers, fast laughs, and stories you can only see once.

Nothing here is planned, except the laughs. These performers create spontaneous comedy full of unforgettable characters, big swings, and stories that only exist for one night.

Shower Daddies: Dirty mind? Get clean with Shower Daddies as they do extremely wacky scenes.

Highwire Improv presents live, unscripted comedy in Highlandtown, featuring bold performers, fast laughs, and stories you can only see once.

Baltimore’s funniest improvisers hit the stage with no script and no plan. Some of the best two-person teams present fast-paced comedy, surprising turns, and a whole lot of laughs.

K&H: A ridiculous duo of improv veterans Kathryn Carlsen & Heather Moyer. They perform a fast and silly show full of fun characters.

Call for entries for the 2026 Saturday 'Visiter' Awards opens January 19, 2026, Edgar Allan Poe's birthday! Deadline for entry May 30, 2026. Visit the awards website for more information and guidelines for entry: SaturdayVisiterAwards.org
The Saturday Visiter Awards are presented by Poe Baltimore to recognize a new generation of artists continuing Edgar Allan Poe’s legacy in the arts and literature around the world. The prizes celebrate media, art, performance and writing that adapts or is inspired by Poe’s life and works.

If you can tie a knot, you’re in. A beginner-friendly macrame experience—part workshop, part creative hang—with a live DJ and a plant holder

Think macramé is intimidating? If you can tie a knot, you’re already halfway there.
Join us in the Macramé Room for a hands-on class led by Mandy, the creator of the space, where you’ll learn the basics and make a plant holder to take home.

If you can tie a knot, you’re in. A beginner-friendly macrame experience—part workshop, part creative hang—with a live DJ and a plant holder

Think macramé is intimidating? If you can tie a knot, you’re already halfway there.
Join us in the Macramé Room for a hands-on class led by Mandy, the creator of the space, where you’ll learn the basics and make a plant holder to take home.

If you can tie a knot, you’re in. A beginner-friendly macrame experience—part workshop, part creative hang—with a live DJ and a plant holder

Think macramé is intimidating? If you can tie a knot, you’re already halfway there.
Join us in the Macramé Room for a hands-on class led by Mandy, the creator of the space, where you’ll learn the basics and make a plant holder to take home.

Discover the artistry and community traditions of African American quilting in Baltimore and take part in a conversation about the cultural memory of “quilt codes” on the Underground Railroad. There will be children’s crafts, a guided program experience, and special tours.

When was the last time you received exactly what you wanted?
Can you remember the last time you asked?
Will you come practice with us?

Join Tunde J.O. and Jax in exploring how we practice embedding choice in our lives, relationships, communities, and work. Join us in an upcoming Intro to the Wheel of Consent® workshop. We’ll thread embodied practice, discussion and play together to provide you with tools to practice speaking up more clearly and consistently in situations spanning from the bedroom to the boardroom.

Visit Port Discovery on January 17th for Stuffies Day Out! Bring your favorite stuffed toy for a fun-filled day of imaginative play, creativity, and adventure. Kids and families will love learning about the history of the Teddy Bear, competing in our Famous Teddy Bear Guessing Game, creating an art project for their plush friend to take home and more! Plus, enjoy a special visit from Danny Joe from Danny Joe’s Tree House, who will bring some bear-tastic excitement to the day.

Discover the artistry and community traditions of African American quilting in Baltimore and take part in a conversation about the cultural memory of “quilt codes” on the Underground Railroad. There will be children’s crafts, a guided program experience, and special tours.

How did the colonist travel through the snow? Learn about survival on an 18th century farmstead and make your own snow shoes out of invasive vines in the park!

Did you know that Baltimore has its very own local kids’ tv show? Join Danny Joe from the preschool streaming series, Danny Joe’s Tree House is bringing his best friend Teddy for a playdate all about self-regulation through imaginary friends! Together, we’ll sing songs, dance, and play with big thoughts, ideas and feelings.

This program is geared towards young children and their grownups. It promotes and fosters Social Emotional Learning, S.T.E.A.M. Education and Early Media Literacy.

This 6-week class develops the core skills of improv comedy performance, including games, scenes, and a full show structure.

About this class:

Over six weeks, you will develop the core skills needed to host and perform a professional showcase of improv comedy. Highwire Improv's expert instructors will be with you every step of the way, holding the space to make silly choices, explore comedy, and learn how to create art together. By the end of the class, you will be an ensemble ready to host and put on a full student showcase!

Highwire Improv presents live, unscripted comedy in Highlandtown, featuring bold performers, fast laughs, and stories you can only see once.

Nothing here is planned, except the laughs. These performers create spontaneous comedy full of unforgettable characters, big swings, and stories that only exist for one night.

Mind Your Business: Bridie and Josh are going into business! Improvised funny business, that is! They're doing their best trying to keep customers happy, but that's easier said than done.

America’s LARGEST interactive true crime mystery dinner show is now playing in Baltimore, MD!

At The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show, you’ll tackle a challenging crime while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Just beware! The criminal is lurking somewhere in the room, and you may find yourself as a Prime Suspect before you know it!

Each admission includes our fantastic dinner, mystery entertainment, wait staff gratuity, prize package for Top Sleuth, and much more!