Enjoy play, learning and family fun at a discounted cost per person during Port Discovery’s Community Days.

Come play and learn while exploring Port Discovery’s three floors of open play areas including Galactic Builders, SKIES, Wonders of Water, and more! Plus, stop by some learning drop-in activities created by Port Discovery’s Learning & Visitor Experience Team.

Community Days will include open-play opportunities throughout the Museum! Learn more about Community Days at www.PortDiscovery.org.

LUH YOU, HEAR?!

Created and Performed by Robert Lee Hardy

January 3

DICKENS – A ONE MAN CHRISTMAS CAROL!

By Charles Dickens
Adapted and Performed by Jimi Kinstle
January 6

Dust off your dancing shoes and join us at Mobtown Ballroom in Station North for a hilariously fun evening of square dancing, live music and plentiful silliness. No experience or partner is needed. There will be a dance caller walking you through all the moves. The bar will be open! Spread the word and tell your friends. It's THE most fun way to spend a night in Charm City. How could you possibly miss out on having this much fun?!

The consummate pianist Emanuel Ax brings a lifetime of authority to every musical setting—whether as a soloist with the world’s leading orchestras, chamber musician, Grammy-winning recording artist, or recitalist. With “bountiful imagination, delicacy when called for and thundering power” (The New York Times) he returns to Shriver Hall performing essential repertoire including Schumann’s powerful Fantasie in C major.

This 8-week class builds scene skills, group performance skills, and explores forms beyond the montage.

About this class:

Students will continue their growth from Fundamentals of Improv Level 2 to begin developing their own performance style and begin learning other forms beyond the Montage. By exploring a wide variety of improv skills, including game, character, walk-ons, tag-outs, openings, and callbacks, students will build a personal toolbox for their improv journey.

This 6-week class will introduce you to the fundamentals of improv in a safe, supportive, joyful environment! Includes a student showcase!

Welcome to the wonderful world of improv comedy!

Could you imagine yourself:

Explore what improv can be when playing for laughs isn't the only goal. Build acting, storytelling, and character skills through improv!

In this eight week class, you'll explore dramatic improv from a variety of perspectives. Develop acting skills, narrative and storytelling formats, and character exploration through improv.

Class will run 8 weeks, with a student showcase on March 10th!

Prerequisites: Highwire Improv's Fundamentals of Improv Level 3 or equivalent training from another school.

Third Thursdays Open Mic at Dear Globe Coffee, 7pm-9pm at 422 W. Mulberry Street in Market Center downtown neighborhood and Bromo Arts and Entertainment District. For inquiries and events, email [email protected]

10 BILLION SAPIENS

By S. Schulze
From Theatrical Mining Company
January 16 – 25

Brand had been shot, and is now hospitalized, convalescing from surgery, but resisting therapy to recover his ability to walk. He is a self-proclaimed Neo-fascist with a messianic message of an apocalyptic future wrought by human overpopulation and global warming.

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.

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.

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!