Updated Nov 5 · 49 upcoming events

Things to Do in Baltimore City This Week

Baltimore City is where most of the week happens — shows at Ottobar and the Crown, gallery nights in Station North, the bars and kitchens of Fells Point and Hampden, festivals along the harbor. The city itself is the venue, and the neighborhoods each run their own night: Federal Hill leans bars-and-games, Station North leans art-and-music, Hampden leans dinner-and-drinks. We read all of it and tell you what's actually worth going out for.

The next 49 events, 21 free. Ranked highest: Ravens Gamedays! at The Rec (Southwest Sports & Fitness Alliance, INC), Bird Banding Fall 2026 at Masonville Cove and Unlocked: B&O No. 147 "Thatcher Perkins" at B&O Railroad Museum / National Museum of Railroad History & Innovation.

Thu, Nov 5· 7:00 PM - 11:30 PM

Ravens Gamedays!

📍 The Rec (Southwest Sports & Fitness Alliance, INC)

Watch Baltimore Ravens games at the Rec with food, lawn games, and community fun.

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Thu, Nov 5· 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Unlocked: B&O No. 147 "Thatcher Perkins"

📍 B&O Railroad Museum / National Museum of Railroad History & Innovation

Step inside the historic B&O No. 147 locomotive, a Civil War-era ten-wheeler designed by Thatcher Perkins, and learn about its role in American railroad history.

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Thu, Nov 5· 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Ravens Game Day

📍 Pickett Brewing Company

Watch the Ravens game at Pickett Brewing Company with fellow fans, food, and craft beers.

FREEperformance

Thu, Nov 5

Cast Conversations

📍 Everyman Theatre

An interactive event featuring cast members discussing the theatrical productions throughout the season. Audiences gain insight into character development and performance techniques.

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Thu, Nov 5· 5:00pm-6:00pm

Sheng Zhen Meditation

📍 Brown Memorial Presbyterian

A guided meditation session held on the 2nd Floor of Brown Memorial Presbyterian Church.

FREEeducational

Thu, Nov 5· 1pm-8pm

Exhibition Preview Day: Luxury & Loss

📍 The Walters Art Museum

Preview the new Luxury & Loss exhibition with extended museum hours. Explore the galleries and see what's new at the Walters.

FREEmuseum

Thu, Nov 5· 10:00am

All-Access Nature Education: On The Move: Nature's Great Migration

📍 Carrie Murray Nature Center

An educational program exploring animal migration patterns and the seasonal movement of wildlife through natural environments.

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Thu, Nov 5· 4:00 PM

'Pomp It Up!' at RavensWalk with Pompeian

📍 M&T Bank Stadium

The Baltimore-based, 100% farmer-owned company behind America’s #1 olive oil brand is bringing its signature flavor to RavensWalk at M&T Bank Stadium. On November 5, fans can stop by The Pompeian Experience ahead of the Baltimore Ravens’ matchup against the…

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Thu, Nov 5· 6:00pm-9:30pm

Riichi Mahjong Club

📍 No Land Beyond

Learn and play Riichi Mahjong, a Japanese multiplayer tile game combining elements of poker and rummy. No experience required; join the local playgroup for casual games.

FREEperformance

Thu, Nov 5· 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Food Truck: Pizza di Joey

📍 Pickett Brewing Company

Pizza di Joey food truck serves dinner at Pickett Brewing Company, offering wood-fired pizza while you enjoy craft beers.

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Thu, Nov 5· 8:00pm-11:00pm

Trivia Night

📍 Max's Taphouse

Join Charm City Entertainment for weekly trivia competition in the Mobtown Lounge with prizes for the top 3 teams. Free to play with first-come, first-seated seating.

FREEperformance

Thu, Nov 5· 6:30pm-9:30pm

Pauper MTG Weekly Tournament

📍 No Land Beyond

Competitive Magic: The Gathering Pauper format tournament featuring best-of-3 rounds. Entry is $10 with promo pack included and pack-per-win prizes.

$10performance

Thu, Nov 5· 8:00 PM

Songwriter Showcase Presented by ilyAIMY & Lola Art House

📍 Lola Art House

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Thu, Nov 5

Community Nights at Everyman - Ladies Night

📍 Everyman Theatre

A community-focused evening event at Everyman Theatre designed to build connections with audiences. Part of the ongoing Community Nights programming throughout the season.

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Thu, Nov 5· 8:15 PM ET

Baltimore Ravens vs. Jacksonville Jaguars

📍 M&T Bank Stadium

Baltimore Ravens v Jacksonville Jaguars at M&T Bank Stadium on 2026-11-05, 8:15 PM ET.

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Thu, Nov 5· 4:30 PM

Craft Cinema: Coco & Sugar Skulls

📍 Pennsylvania Avenue

¡Feliz Día de los Muertos! Enjoy a screening of Pixar’s Coco while you create your very own Mexican sugar skull out of modeling clay, paint and glitter glue!

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Thu, Nov 5· 8:00 AM

22nd Annual MAFSM Conference

📍 Maritime Conference Center

From $175educational

Thu, Nov 5· 5:30 PM

College Night at the BMA

📍 The Baltimore Museum of Art

Calling all college students! Bring your friends, curiosity, and student ID to the Museum for a fun evening of creativity, interactive games, and delicious food. Unwind and connect with peers from across the city while exploring the galleries. Discover the…

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Thu, Nov 5· 5:30 PM

PNC WayFinder Workshop Series—Seeing Like a Naturalist: Sketching Waterfowl

📍 Maryland Center for History and Culture

Inspired by WayFinders: Making Sense of Our World, discover how careful observation can deepen the way we see the natural world. Led by Baltimore-based artist Asho Buckingham, this hands-on workshop explores the sense of sight as participants closely study the…

FREEclass

Thu, Nov 5· 7:00 PM

ROOM CORNERS with Geeker and Calico at Metro Baltimore

📍 Metro Baltimore

ROOM CORNERSAlbum Release Showwith Geeker and CalicoThursday November 5, 2026Doors at 7 PM, Show at 8 PMAll Ages

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Thu, Nov 5

Built To Spill

📍 Union Craft Brewing

Built to Spill brings its Fall 2026 tour to Baltimore, led by singer and guitarist Doug Martsch, whose intricate guitar work has been central to the band’s sound since its formation in 1992. Across landmark albums such as “Perfect From…

performance

Thu, Nov 5· 7:00 PM

Improv Musical! Feat. UNOFFICIAL at Baltimore Improv Group (free)

📍 Baltimore Improv Group (BIG)

FREEperformance

Thu, Nov 5· 4:00 PM

Knit & Crochet Fiber Arts Club

📍 Walbrook

Do you enjoy knitting or crochet? Bring in your projects to work on while socializing with other yarn artists. Feel free to share patterns, tips, and techniques. All skill levels are welcome.

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Thu, Nov 5· 6:30pm-8:30pm

Silent Book Club

📍 Old Major

A social reading event where book lovers bring a book, enjoy food and drink, and participate in a silent reading hour followed by optional mingling.

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Thu, Nov 5· 3:00 PM

Dynamics of Intimate Partner Violence

📍 Pennsylvania Avenue

This introductory training provides an overview of intimate partner violence, including what abuse can look like and how to effectively support and empower victims and survivors. Abuse can take many forms, including physical, emotional, financial, and cultural abuse. The presentation will also explore trauma-informed ways to respond when someone discloses their experience with intimate partner violence, including compassionate and validating statements such as, “I’m sorry that happened to you,”

educational

Thu, Nov 5· 7:00 PM

Timothy Tyson and Mary Williams: "Mahalia Jackson, Moving on Up a Little Higher"

📍 Central Library

If Americans today still recognize the name Mahalia Jackson, they might recall that she was perhaps the greatest gospel singer who ever lived. But for many people, there is no awareness at all, not even for an entertainer whose “Move On Up a Little Higher” sold eight million copies, who headlined two Newport Jazz Festivals and performed before four United States presidents. While this rich musical legacy is admired by those in the know, virtually no one recognizes Jackson’s astonishing role in A

educational

Thu, Nov 5· 5:30 PM

Scent Lab: Essential Oil Diffusers

📍 Waverly

Enjoy a relaxing, hands-on creative break at the library while making your own essential oil diffuser. Choose from a selection of scents to create a blend you love, then take home your custom diffuser to freshen your space or give as a thoughtful gift. This program is for adults and has limited spaces and pre-registration is required. To register, please call(410) 396-6089, email wvr@prattlibrary.org, or visit the Adult Information desk.

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Thu, Nov 5· 6:00 PM

Create with Canva Workshop

📍 Northwood

If you're interested in using a tool like Canva to create invitations or cards, or just want to see how it all works, join us at the library for a brief introduction and hands-on workshop! Space is limited, so please register ahead of time by contacting Laura Freer Henderson at (410) 396‑6076 or lhenderson@prattlibrary.org

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Thu, Nov 5· 6:00 PM

The Chakra Reset

From $6class

Thu, Nov 5· 6:00 PM

Minas Konsolas: Synchronicity (Opening Reception)

📍 The Alchemy of Art

Join us at the Alchemy of Art for the opening reception of Minas Konsolas: Synchronicity. This body of work serves as a visual exploration of the invisible ties that bind us. With a paint roller as his only tool, Konsolas…

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Thu, Nov 5· 3:30 PM

Ladies - What’s really keeping your income stuck where it is?

📍 Baltimore Vision to Reality

**Does this sound familiar? You've tried the strategies. You've refined the offer, updated the pricing and put in the hours. And yet your income stays roughly where it is.** Sometimes the missing piece isn't another business tactic. **It's the beliefs we carry about worth, confidence and receiving, which quietly shape what we charge, what we ask for and what we allow ourselves to earn.** Join Money Mindset Coach Helen Louise Adams and coach, Aurore, to explore how these beliefs may be influencin

FREEeducational

Thu, Nov 5· 7:00 pm

Paula Poundstone

📍 The Senator Theatre

Paula Poundstone brings her sharp observational comedy and spontaneous wit to the Senator Theatre for an evening of stand-up. A longtime performer and regular panelist on NPR’s Wait, Wait…Don’t Tell Me!, she is also known for the HBO special Cats,…

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Thu, Nov 5· 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Town Hall Meeting with the CEO: Patterson Park Branch

📍 Patterson Park

TOWN HALL WILL NOW TAKE PLACE ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5 (rescheduled from Saturday, November 7) Meet Pratt Library President & CEO Chad Helton during a Town Hall Meeting with the CEO. Share what you love about your library and what the Pratt can do to make your library welcoming to all. This event is part of a series of town hall meetings at all Pratt Library locations. Light refreshments will be provided.

FREEeducational

Thu, Nov 5· 18:00

Fly Society—CHOPPER'S REUNION ALL BLACK SCORPIO BASH

📍 Euphoria Night Club

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Thu, Nov 5

Off The Page Artist Discussion

📍 The Peale

Final Thursday gallery discussion in Jessica Damen's exhibition Off The Page.

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Thu, Nov 5· 5:30pm-6:30pm

Liris Crosse in Conversation

📍 The Walters Art Museum

An artist talk and conversation with Liris Crosse. Hear directly from the artist about their work and creative practice.

FREEperformance

Thu, Nov 5· 5:30pm-6:15pm

Mid-Week Prayer Service via Zoom

📍 Brown Memorial Presbyterian

A virtual prayer service where community members join together to pray and strengthen their connection to God and each other.

FREEeducational

Thu, Nov 5· 9:00pm-10:00pm

The Grateful Jam

📍 Baltimore Improv Group (BIG)

A free improv jam session where everyone is invited to perform on stage together.

FREEperformance

Thu, Nov 5· 1:00pm-9:00pm

Small Batch Eggnog Release

📍 Old Line Spirits

Celebrate the highly anticipated release of Old Line's Small Batch Eggnog, a rich, creamy, and boozy seasonal spirit.

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Thu, Nov 5· 6:00pm-10:00pm

Never Board: A Weekly Board Game Club

📍 No Land Beyond

A casual weekly board game club playing light to heavy titles, with drinks and food. Join a friendly and inclusive community of gamers every Thursday.

FREEperformance

Thu, Nov 5· 6:30pm-8:30pm

Baltimore Go Club Meetup

📍 No Land Beyond

Learn and play Go, an ancient abstract strategy board game. Open to all skill levels; beginners welcome to learn this 2,500-year-old game.

FREEperformance

Thu, Nov 5· 1:30pm-2:30pm

Food Rescue Baltimore - Free Food Giveaway

📍 Old Major

Free healthy food giveaway hosted by Old Major in partnership with Food Rescue Baltimore and 4MyCity.us, supporting thousands of individuals and families in Baltimore City.

FREEperformance

Thu, Nov 5· 12:00pm-2:00am

Ravens Game Ticket - Free Lap Dance

📍 Night Shift Baltimore

Bring a valid same-day Baltimore Ravens home game ticket to Night Shift and redeem one free lap dance before or after the game.

FREEperformance

Thu, Nov 5· 7pm-9pm

Open Hack

📍 Baltimore Node Hackerspace

A weekly open-house night at Baltimore Node Hackerspace where the public can see what a makerspace is like, work on personal projects, and meet fellow makers and innovators.

FREEeducational

Thu, Nov 5· 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Bird Banding Fall 2026

📍 Masonville Cove

Join Birds of Urban Baltimore for an up-close look at bird banding studies and learn how urban greenspaces help migrating birds.

FREEoutdoor

Thu, Nov 5· 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Thursday Social

📍 Power Plant Live

PBR Throwdown Thursdays featuring line dancing, flip coin specials, and complimentary drinks at Power Plant Live.

FREEfood

Thu, Nov 5· 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Jamercise with Ginger

📍 Enoch Pratt Free Library - Cherry Hill

A cardio-aerobic dance exercise program at Enoch Pratt Free Library Cherry Hill Branch, available in-person or virtually.

FREEclass

Thu, Nov 5· 7:00 PM EST

SOLD OUT- Built to Spill- 11/5

📍 Ottobar

Built to Spill Fall 2026 Tour with guest Quasi at Ottobar in Baltimore.

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Belly Dance with Naimah Dances — Winter — event in Baltimore

Thu, Nov 5· Thursdays 6:30pm

Belly Dance with Naimah Dances — Winter

📍 Creative Alliance

Belly dance class offered at Creative Alliance's Creativity Center

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What are the best things to do in Baltimore City?▼
It depends on the night. For live music, Ottobar, the Crown, Rams Head Live, and Soundstage anchor the calendar; for arts, Station North runs gallery nights and the BMA and Walters are always free. Food and drink cluster in Fells Point, Hampden, and Mount Vernon, and the Orioles and Ravens bring the city out on game days. We rank the week down to the few things actually worth going out for — check our calendar.

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