Shows & Live Music in Baltimore — Concerts, Theater & Comedy
This is the heart of it: live music at Ottobar, the Crown, Rams Head, and Soundstage; theater at Center Stage and the Hippodrome; comedy at Magooby's and the smaller rooms. We read the whole calendar and call which shows are worth the ticket, which are solid, and when the openers run so you can show up at the right time.
The next 50 events, 15 free. Ranked highest: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow at The Colonial Players of Annapolis, Built to Spill Fall 2026 Tour with Quasi at Ottobar and Paula Poundstone at The Senator Theatre.
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.
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.
Thu, Nov 5· 6pm-9pm
Donald Wolcott - Piano Every Thursday
📍 Middleton Tavern
Live piano music by Donald Wolcott in the downstairs lounge, a weekly Thursday evening performance.
Thu, Nov 5· 3:00pm-8:00pm
Proof 86 Thursdays
📍 Lone Oak Farm Brewing Company
Proof 86 Club Thursdays at Fallen Oak Distilling featuring members-only club benefits and specials.
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.
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.
Thu, Nov 5· 8:00 PM
Songwriter Showcase Presented by ilyAIMY & Lola Art House
📍 Lola Art House
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.
Thu, Nov 5· 5:30pm-9:00pm
Mahjong Game Night
📍 Hysteria Taphouse
A free mahjong game night where players gather to enjoy the traditional tile game at Hysteria Taphouse.
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
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…
Thu, Nov 5· 7:00 PM
Improv Musical! Feat. UNOFFICIAL at Baltimore Improv Group (free)
📍 Baltimore Improv Group (BIG)
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.
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,…
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.
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.
Thu, Nov 5· 6:30pm-8:30pm
Mahjong at Sapwood!
📍 Sapwood Cellars Brewery
Learn and play mahjong with fellow players at the brewery, from private lessons to lively group games with no experience needed.
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.
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.
Thu, Nov 5· 7:00pm-Close
Thirsty Thursday!
📍 The Brass Tap
Weekly Thursday night special featuring $3 pints, $3 shots, and $3 house wine at The Brass Tap Towson.
Thu, Nov 5· 6:00pm-8:00pm
Trivia Thursday
📍 Lone Oak Farm Brewing Company
Pour House Trivia Thursday at Lone Oak Farm Brewing Company with food, drinks, and team competition.
Thu, Nov 5· 5:00pm-9:00pm
Dueling Pianos
📍 Lone Oak Farm Brewing Company
The Flying Ivories perform live dueling pianos with sing-alongs at Fallen Oak Distillery. Request your favorite songs, enjoy drinks, and sing along all night.
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.
Thu, Nov 5· 8:00pm
Thursday Night Open Mic hosted by Lady Brion
📍 Busboys and Poets - Columbia
Weekly poetry reading and open mic night hosted by Lady Brion at the Columbia location. An opportunity for poets and performers to share their work.
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.
Thu, Nov 5· 5:00pm-6:15pm
THE ARTHUR WHEELER BOTTLING EXPERIENCE
📍 The Free State Distillery, Inc
Guests participate in a hands-on bottling experience at Arthur Wheeler Spirits Company, learning about the distillery's process while bottling their own spirits.
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.
Thu, Nov 5· 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
📍 The Colonial Players of Annapolis
An inventive theatrical adaptation of Washington Irving's classic ghost story featuring humor, suspense, and autumnal magic.
Thu, Nov 5· 7:00 PM
Keystone Education Series: Peabody Jazz Combos
📍 Keystone Korner Baltimore
The Peabody Jazz Department is committed to presenting jazz through community engagement, student empowerment, and pedagogical foundations. Our Peabody Jazz Combos present student performances of jazz classics and original compositions under the direction of our world renown Peabody Jazz faculty.…
Thu, Nov 5· 7:00 PM
Danah Denice (full band) and David Sparrow
📍 Manor Mill
Danah DeniceDanah Denice is a singer-songwriter from the Eastern Shore of MD. With a classical background in piano, and a folk background in guitar, she’s been compared to artists such as Carole King, Fiona Apple, and Joni Mitchell. Her raw…
Thu, Nov 5
Slaughter to Prevail
📍 Nevermore Hall
Slaughter to Prevail bring their North America 2026 Leg 2 tour to Baltimore for a concert rooted in deathcore’s mix of extreme-metal intensity and breakdown-driven force. Known for the tracks “Demolisher” and “Baba Yaga,” the band also released the album…
Thu, Nov 5
Latin Pulse Thursdays
📍 Motte Restaurant & Bar
Bachata lessons for beginners at 7 PM and advanced beginners at 8 PM, then a DJ social with salsa, bachata and merengue until 11 PM. No partner needed; 18+.
Thu, Nov 5· Evening
Wine Thursday
📍 Victoria Gastro Pub
Enjoy 50% off any bottle of wine at Victoria Gastro Pub every Thursday evening, the perfect way to treat yourself before the weekend.
Thu, Nov 5· 6:30pm
THE END OF AMERICA'S MIDDLE EAST | A Busboys and Poets Books Presentation
📍 Busboys and Poets - Columbia
An author/book event featuring discussion on America's Middle East policy. This presentation is part of Busboys and Poets' Books series.
Thu, Nov 5· 7:00pm
Team Feud Trivia
📍 The Brass Tap
Team-based trivia game night featuring the popular Family Feud format at The Brass Tap Towson.
Thu, Nov 5· 3pm-7pm
Happy Hour Mon - Friday 3 - 7 pm
📍 Middleton Tavern
Weekday happy hour special in the Bar and Lounge featuring discounted drinks and specials.
Thu, Nov 5· 7:00 PM
Built to Spill Fall 2026 Tour with Quasi
📍 Ottobar
Built to Spill performs at Ottobar with special guest Quasi on November 5, 2026.
Fri, Nov 6· 6:00 PM
Baltimore Holy S#!T - A Comedy Love Letter to Baltimore!
📍 Highwire Improv
No AI, no script, no second takes. Highwire Improv presents real performers building the entire show live, from your suggestions. Tonight’s lineup is: Baltimore Holy S#!t: The hilarious voyage around Baltimore’s iconic waterways comes inside to explore Baltimore’s weird history,…
Fri, Nov 6· 7:00pm-8:00pm
The Chit Chat Show
📍 Baltimore Improv Group (BIG)
An improv parody of America's favorite morning talk show, starring Chester St. Christopher and Cherry Chapman.
Fri, Nov 6· 7:00pm-9:00pm
TNR End of Season Party
📍 Downtown Sailing Center
Thursday Night Racing concludes with an end-of-season celebration featuring members and racing participants at the DSC Pavilion.
Fri, Nov 6
Smorgasbord Night
📍 Old Major
Friday night variety event featuring karaoke, movie watching, paint and sip, board games, and reading activities at Old Major.
Fri, Nov 6· 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Disney's Frozen the Broadway Musical
📍 Children's Theatre of Annapolis (CTA)
CTA's production of the Broadway musical featuring Anna, Elsa, and Olaf with beloved songs from the film plus new stage music.
Fri, Nov 6· 11:00am-7:00pm
25% off Brass Tap Cocktails
📍 The Brass Tap
Friday happy hour promotion offering 25% off Brass Tap specialty cocktails from 11am to 7pm.
Fri, Nov 6· 7:30pm
Annapolis Symphony Orchestra Presents: Forces of Nature
📍 Maryland Hall
The Annapolis Symphony Orchestra performs a concert featuring emerging composer Luke Soneral's 'An Overture: The Mouse and Its Shadow,' Reinaldo Moya's ocean-inspired violin concerto 'Vestido de Mar,'
Fri, Nov 6· 8:30pm
Vibez & Karaoke Fridays - Public Charter
📍 Rash Field Park
A karaoke and music event at Rash Field Park featuring live entertainment and community participation on Friday evenings.
Fri, Nov 6· 8:00 PM
Chaos Hour: Improv Comedy at The Highwire Center!
📍 Highwire Improv
No AI, no script, no second takes. Highwire Improv presents real performers building the entire show live, from your suggestions. Tonight’s lineup is: Important Screws: Almost a decade in the making, Important Screws always seeks to make each show a…
Fri, Nov 6· 7:00pm-10:00pm
Karaoke
📍 Club 164
Join Club 164 for a fun karaoke night where guests can sing their favorite songs. Enjoy an evening of music and entertainment with fellow karaoke enthusiasts.
Fri, Nov 6· 6:30pm-11:00pm
Emerging Artist Night
📍 Zen West
A live music showcase featuring five bands including Crazy Apes, Alive Internet Theory, Money Grab, Jacob and The Optimists, and Paulie Boy Blues, presented by BaltSoundManagement.
Fri, Nov 6· 7:00 PM
Feel Good Fridays
📍 Melba's Place
A weekly Friday night event at Melba's Place featuring live music and entertainment. This recurring nightlife event runs every Friday at 7:00 PM.
Fri, Nov 6· 8:00 PM ET
Briston Maroney
📍 Rams Head On Stage
Briston Maroney at Rams Head On Stage on 2026-11-06, 8:00 PM ET.
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