Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, event details are subject to change. Please contact the hosting organization for the most up-to-date information. |
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ART AROUND TOWN
Things to See & Do in Baltimore
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One of Shakespeare's most notable comedies, Much Ado About Nothing, opens at Spotlighters Theatre this Friday, January 21, 2022. Running weekends through February 6, this production features a robust cast of local talent. For showtimes, tickets, and safety protocols, click the button below. |
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HARBOR POINT ICE FESTIVAL
Brought to You by the Waterfront Partnership
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The Harbor Point Ice Festival returns on Saturday, January 22, 2022 with live ice carving. Watch award-winning sculptors use chainsaws and chisels to create spectacular icy creations before your eyes. Plus, food, drinks, and an after-hours DJ. Bring the whole family! For more information, click below. |
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SONGWRITER'S SERIES
Hosted by Full Tilt Brewing
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Head out to Full Tilt Brewing on Saturday, January 22, from 6:00–9:00 p.m. to support local music and drink great beers. You can even play some tunes for the crowd yourself! All are welcome. For more information, including how to sign up for a set, click the button below. |
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VIRTUAL COMEDY CONCERT
Have a Laugh at Home Courtesy of The Lou Room
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Tune in on Saturday, January 22, at 8:00 p.m. for a comedy concert in support of The Lou Room, which had to suspend performances in January due to the Omicron variant. Featuring Baltimore indie favorite improv troupe Banana Phone and delightful short form improv from Bonsai Time. The show is free, but donations are gratefully accepted to help keep The Lou Room afloat until they can hold live shows again. Click below to find out how to watch. |
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DANISH STRING QUARTET
Part of the Shriver Hall Concert Series
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As part of the Shriver Hall Concert Series, the Danish String Quartet will take the stage on Sunday, January 23, at 5:30 p.m. (There will also be a pre-concert talk with The Peabody Institute's Michael Kannen at 4:30 p.m.) The dazzling Grammy-nominated group — three Danes and a Norwegian — will perform a uniquely curated suite of dances as well as Schubert’s final quartet, a work of profound depth. For tickets and safety protocols, click below. |
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BALTIMORE RESTAURANT WEEK BEGINS
The Most Delicious Week of the Year!
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Baltimore Restaurant Week is just around the corner! From January 28–February 6, participating Baltimore restaurants will offer dining deals designed to satisfy all palates. Click on the button below to get a sneak peek at the restaurants taking part and some of their sumptuous specials. Bon appétit! |
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YOU'RE INVITED
Tour This Historic Maryland Landmark
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The annual Open House Plus series at The Cloisters continues on January 29, from 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Newly engaged couples and their families are invited to tour the castle and meet with an array of local vendors who can assist with planning needs. Visitors and guests will need to provide proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test taken within 24 hours to attend this event. For more information, click the button below. |
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COMING UP NEXT MONTH
BOPA Opens Two Exhibitions in February
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ARTS & CULTURE NEWS
In Case You Missed It
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BALTIMORE SINGER WITH ALZHEIMER'S INSPIRES AUDIENCES |
Former chorus singer Norma Griner regularly charms audiences at Lake Roland with her singing and hand jiving. Her son and caregiver often takes her there and records videos of her performances to share on the internet. Read more about Norma and her inspiring concerts below.
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BELOVED BAKERY MOVES TO MIDTOWN-BELVEDERE |
Crust by Mack, a popular bakery owned by chef Amanda Mack and her husband Jarrod, will move from the Hampden neighborhood to Midtown-Belvedere this summer. Read more about this incredible startup, and what else they have in the works, at the link below.
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THE DREAM TO BRING BACK THE SPHINX NIGHTCLUB |
When Charles P. Tilghman opened the Sphinx nightclub in 1946, it immediately became the place for Black Baltimore to be and be seen. Sadly, Tilghman died in 1988 and the club closed for good in 1992. Now, his grandson has a dream of reopening the institution. Read more below.
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BALTIMORE FARMERS' MARKET FEATURED ON MPT |
Maryland Farm & Harvest, a popular program on Maryland Public Television (MPT), featured the Baltimore Farmers' Market & Bazaar on its January 18 episode. You can read the synopsis of the episode, or get a link to watch it, below.
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JOIN US NEXT SEASON!
Become a Vendor at the Farmers' Market
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WHAT DO THOSE SYMBOLS MEAN ANYWAY?Giving You More Info at a Glance
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So We Can Help Spread the Word
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BOPA is proud to serve as your arts council, event center, and film office. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, we are committed to ensuring Baltimore remains a vibrant, thriving arts community. We cannot do it without the support of our community — philanthropic funders, program partners, artists, volunteers, and you!
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