Bah Humbug
A Christmas Carol (Mostly) Improvised!

Produced by Michael Harris

December 13 – 22

It’s the Holiday Season again, and that can mean only one thing: Every Theater in America is Contractually Obligated to Mount a Production of Dickens’ A Christmas Carol.

BUT, what if you want a Scrooge that is both familiar and new? Simple.

YOU CHOOSE YOUR OWN!

Get ready for a true variety comedy show that is sure to get you laughing, clapping, out of your seat, and possibly on stage yourself! Blue Cavell-Allette, Desi Rawlerson, and Tashika Campbell are your hosts and producers, and your party MCs - there will be music, jokes, comedy games, interviews, sitcom tropes, audience participation, and non-stop laughs. They also bring their friends along for some surprise guest appearances!

Join Ballet Chesapeake as we bring the magic of the holidays to life with beloved classic "The Nutcracker."

Performances December 14 at 11 am & 4 pm, and December 15 at 1 pm.

Tickets available mid-November via Towson University Arts Box Office: tickets.tuboxoffice.com

Christmas Village is a family event! To embrace our love for the families of Charm City, we planned an entire weekend loaded with kids' activities from Potato Sack Races and Cornhole to Egg and Spoon Races. Snap a picture with our mascot Gingy and take a ride on our carousel!

So, what are you waiting for? Come and celebrate at Baltimore’s authentic German Christmas Market! Visit www.baltimore-christmas.com to get more information about happenings and the vendors, or simply connect on Social Media (@bmorechristmas).

A one-man play…with a cast of seven, and two new scenes! Award-winning journalist Dan Rodricks brings to stage some of the many fascinating people he’s encountered while writing more than 6,000 columns over 44 years for The Baltimore Sun.

Columbia Pro Cantare Chamber Singers Celebrate the Holidays with “A Christmas Noel”

On Saturday, December 14, 2024, at 5 pm, the Columbia Pro Cantare Chamber Singers will present its annual holiday concert, “A Christmas Noel” at Christ Episcopal Church, 6800 Oakland Mills Road in Columbia. The program includes festive music from four centuries, some old, some new, in the acoustically rich sanctuary of Christ Church. The Chamber Singers comprise a small ensemble of the larger CPC chorus, selected for their vocal ability and harmonious sound.

Port Discovery’s Sensory Friendly Sundays provide Museum access to families who would benefit from a sensory friendly experience and quieter setting at Port Discovery two hours before opening to the general public. These mornings are designed to provide you with an opportunity to enjoy the Port Discovery experience in a sensory-modified setting, including limited admission and sound and lighting adjustments.

Sensory Friendly Sundays will include open-play opportunities throughout the Museum. No proof of qualification will be required. Pre-registration is required.

In conjunction with our neighbors at the German American Cultural Center of Maryland, we will be screening “Army of Thieves” at The Peale. This movie is in German and will be played with English subtitles. Coffee and cake will accompany the movie.

Mozart • Piano Trio No. 5 in C Major • Rachmaninoff Trio élégiaque in G Minor • Mendelssohn Piano Trio in C Minor • Schoenfeld • Cafe Music

HYBRID IN-PERSON AND ONLINE PROGRAM

Champions of the Cello: Beethoven and Brahms

Evan Drachman, cellist and Wan-Chi Su, pianist

Please join us for a holiday party preceding the program from 12:30 - 1:30 pm!

Evan Drachman, cellist, and Wan-Chi Su, pianist, will perform Beethoven's Seven Variations in Eb (E flat) and Brahms' Sonata in E minor. They will also discuss the cello’s path toward instrumental equality through Beethoven and Brahms. This will be an afternoon of musical masterpieces with commentary and discussion.

The Talent Machine Company Presents – A Jolly Holiday 2024! Join the Talent Machine Company and experience the magic of the season with our annual holiday show, A Jolly Holiday! This high energy production will enchant audiences of all ages. The show will feature a cast of 42 talented children, ages 7- 18 from all over the region, along with Rudolf, Frosty, Santa and the Elves! With captivating choreography and heartwarming holiday music, A Jolly Holiday is a timeless celebration of the holiday season, offering an unforgettable experience for families.

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Baltimore. Get your tickets now to discover music inspired by the winter and the holiday spirit at The Grand Baltimore under the gentle glow of candlelight.

Consistently rated the best local scavenger hunt since 2016!

Help send Mando for Kids to Italy for the International Mandolin Accademia with Maestro Carlo Aonzo!

$20 suggested donation.

Beer, wine and appetizers

Mando for Kids promotes and teaches classical mandolin to young students in the Baltimore area - it’s the only program of its kind in the United States! It was started by a group within the Baltimore Mandolin Orchestra and continues under the direction of Laura Norris, a Classical Mandolin Society fellow, member of the Baltimore Mandolin Orchestra and Baltimore Mandolin Quartet.

Experience the future of HOT Yoga in a fun futuristic cocoon like space.

The Hot Yoga Dome is a large portable, immersive, inflatable, yoga studio creating a calm, soothing, cocoon-like space that really heats up!

Come experience for yourself all the spectacular benefits of this stunning mobile Hot Yoga Dome!

From Friday, March 22 – Saturday, March 30, 2024, enjoy fun for the whole family during Spring Break Skate — Downtown Baltimore’s pop-up roller rink, located in Hopkins Plaza (next to CFG Bank Arena).

Grab the little ones and skate the afternoon away, or gather a group of your besties and skate into the evening. Good tunes will be plentiful, and food and beverages will also be available for purchase.You don't want to miss this! Spring Break Skate is in town for a limited time only.

Pick Your Own Blueberries season at Linvilla Orchards is here! This delicious berry is ripe and ready to be picked from our fields, and we all know nothing is better than a freshly harvested blueberry from Linvilla Orchards. Before you start picking with small children, explain to them how to identify ripe fruit. If you need any help we have knowledgeable staff on hand! Dress comfortably and drink plenty of water. Follow all signs and instructions by the Linvilla staff. It’s peak blueberry season so make sure you reserve your timed tickets now!

The Baltimore Improv Group has improv comedy shows every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 7, 8 & 9 p.m. All Thursday shows are free. Friday and Saturday shows are $10.

Improv comedy shows are made up entirely on the spot using audience suggestions! No two shows are alike!