SoBo Events

Your guide to what’s coming up on the South Baltimore peninsula

FRIDAY, OCT. 23

Learn American Mah Jongg, Pratt Library, 1251 Light St. Practice your game with a volunteer instructor every other Friday. Learn more. 11am-12:30pm.

Varsity Football: DHHS Rams vs. Dunbar, Latrobe Park, Banner Field. Digital Harbor High School home game. Learn more. 3:45pm.

Family Game Night, Ella Bailey Recreation Center, 100 E. Heath St. Board games, group games, and interactive activities for all ages. Learn more. 6-8pm.

Extended Shop Hours, Arteasy Studio, 1539 Light St. Explore the studio and browse our gallery shop. Learn more. 6-10pm.

Here for the Boo-ze Cocktail Class, Sagamore Spirit, 301 E. Cromwell St.  Learn to craft festive cocktails and enjoy seasonal flavors. Learn more. 6:30pm. $

Music: Palmyra, The 8×10, 10 E. Cross St. Learn more. Doors at 7pm. $

SATURDAY, OCT. 24

Fort to Port 6K, Liberty Lot, 1215 E Fort Ave. Family-friendly run/walk through Fort McHenry to support Believe In Tomorrow Children’s Foundation. Learn more. 8:30am. $

Farmers’ Market, Baltimore Museum of Industry pavilion, 1415 Key Hwy. Produce, flowers, baked goods, ready-to-eat treats, and more. Learn more. 9am-1pm.

Class: Good Days in the Park, Rash Field Park (Phase 2), 300 Key Hwy. High-energy wellness pop-up at the new Fitness Zone for all skill levels; preregistration required. Sponsored by Waterfront Partnership. Learn more. 10-11am.

Smoketoberfest, Concert Park on Pubped Way, Otterbein. Amateur smokers’ competition, live music, food and drink. Learn more. 1:30-6:30pm.

SoBo Halloween Bash, Riverside Park. Costume parade, games, food, and local vendors. Learn more. 12-4pm.

Greetings from the Peninsula, 201 E. Cromwell St. Market with local makers, artists, vintage finds, and other small businesses. Learn more. 12pm.

Music: Patrick Alban and His Buena Vista Social, Pratt Library, 1251 Light St. Learn more. 3-4pm.

Music: Pig Destroyer, The 8×10, 10 E. Cross St. Learn more. Doors at 7pm. $

Soccer: Baltimore City F.C. vs. Delmarva Thunder, Latrobe Park, Banner Field. American Premier Soccer League game. Learn more. 7pm.

Halloween Baltimore, Maryland Science Center, 601 Light St. Party with music, costumes, and dancing. Learn more. 8pm-1am. $

SUNDAY, OCT. 25

Get Rooted: A Mini Retreat to Reconnect with What Matters Most, The Thrive Sanctuary, 1442 E. Fort Ave. Learn more. 10am-2pm. $

Craft Your Own Brunch Cocktail Class, Sagamore Spirit Distillery, 301 E. Cromwell St. Make two brunch-inspired whiskey cocktails. Learn more. 10:30am. $

Halloween Frog Painting, Arteasy Studio, 1539 Light St. Paint your own “Game of Frogs” statue. Learn more. 4-6pm. $

Music: Charm City Sings, Christ Lutheran Church, 701 S. Charles St. Three choirs premiere “Rainbow in the Sky,” new songs and spirituals by composer Stacey V. Gibbs. Learn more. 6pm.

Music: Pig Destroyer, The 8×10, 10 E. Cross St. Learn more. Doors at 7pm. $

MONDAY, OCT. 26

Wellness on the Waterfront: Boot Camp, Rye Street Park, 301 E. Cromwell St. 45-minute class with Marissa Walch. Learn more. 6pm.

Youth Bocce Ball, Ella Bailey Recreation Center, 100 E. Heath St. Learn and play bocce ball for ages 9-15; pre-registration required. Learn more. 6:30-8pm.

Youth Book Club, Ella Bailey Recreation Center, 100 E. Heath St. Kids connect with other book-loving kids; pre-registration required. Learn more. 6:30-8pm.

TUESDAY, OCT. 27

Fee-Free Admission to Fort McHenry, 2400 E. Fort Ave. No admission charged in honor of Theodore Roosevelt’s birthday. Learn more. 9am-4:45pm.

Playdate at the Library, Pratt Library, 1251 Light St. Bubbles, toys and enriching playtime. Learn more. 10:30am.

The Coping Well Club, Pratt Library, 1251 Light St. Open conversation for tweens and teens about managing school stress with clinical therapist Maggie Welling. Learn more. 3-4pm. 

Spanish Immersion Group, Checkerspot Brewing, 1421 Ridgely St. Relaxed, small group environment for all-levels Spanish. Learn more. 6-7:30pm.

Pokemon Club, Ella Bailey Recreation Center, 100 E. Heath St. For ages 6-13; pre-registration required. Learn more. 6-7:30pm.

Balloon Art, Ella Bailey Recreation Center, 100 E. Heath St. For ages 9-17; pre-registration required. Learn more. 6:30-8pm.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 28

Baby & Toddler Storytime, Pratt Library, 1251 Light St. Stories, movement, songs, and play for little ones under 2 with a favorite adult. Learn more. 10:30am.

Preschool Storytime, Pratt Library, 1251 Light St. Stories, movement, songs, and play for ages 2-5 with a favorite adult. Learn more. 11:30am.

Postpartum Support and Meetup Group, SoBo Play Space, 1530 Battery Ave. Weekly support circle with a Lactation Consultant. Learn more. 12-1:30pm. 

Extended Hours at the BMI, Baltimore Museum of Industry, 1415 Key Hwy. Monthly opportunity to experience the history and culture of Baltimore, free. Learn more. 4-8pm.

Industry Social Club: Confections, Baltimore Museum of Industry, 1415 Key Hwy. After-hours program for local professionals and creatives with discussions, workshops, and cash bar. Learn more. 5:30-8pm.

Sips & Stems: Spooky Edition, Sagamore Spirit, 301 E. Cromwell St. Mix up festive cocktails and create your own eerie bouquet with Dandelions Flower Stand. Learn more. 6pm. $

Wellness on the Waterfront: Yoga, Rye Street Park, 301 E. Cromwell St. 45-minute vinyasa (flow) class with Marissa Walch. Learn more. 6pm.

Music: Skeleton Crewe, The 8×10, 10 E. Cross St. Learn more. Doors at 6:30pm. $

THURSDAY, OCT. 29

Free Fall: Disco Ghost Workshop, American Visionary Art Museum, 800 Key Hwy. Create disco ghosts and enjoy extended hours, free. Learn more. 5-7pm.

Switch It Up, Pratt Library, 1251 Light St. Join others to play friendly Switch video games. Learn more. 6:30-7:45pm.

Community Run/Walk, Harry’s Bar, 1036 E. Fort Ave. Distance 3-6 miles. Sponsored by Bmore Running. Learn more. 6:30pm.

Youth Crochet Club, Ella Bailey Recreation Center, 100 E. Heath St. Ages 9-17. Learn more. 6:30-8pm.

Here for the Boo-ze Cocktail Class, Sagamore Spirit, 301 E. Cromwell St. Learn to craft festive cocktails and enjoy seasonal flavors. Learn more. 6:30pm. $

Music: Kendall Street Company with Mallow Hill, The 8×10, 10 E. Cross St. Learn more. Doors at 7pm. $

FRIDAY, OCT. 30

Varsity Football: DHHS Rams vs. Mervo, Latrobe Park, Banner Field. Digital Harbor High School home game. Learn more. 3:45pm.

Extended Shop Hours, Arteasy Studio, 1539 Light St. Explore the studio and browse our gallery shop. Learn more. 6-10pm.

Haunted Halloween, Ella Bailey Recreation Center, 100 E. Heath St. Family-friendly carnival with games, treats, and prizes. Learn more. 6:30-8:30pm.

Here for the Boo-ze Cocktail Class, Sagamore Spirit, 301 E. Cromwell St.  Learn to craft festive cocktails and enjoy seasonal flavor. Learn more. 6:30pm. $

Murder Mystery Dinner, M8 Beer, 1399 Sharp St. Enjoy a night of solving a murder mystery theater and a three-course dinner. Learn more. 7-10pm. $

Music: Labiahead (Radiohead tribute), The 8×10, 10 E. Cross St. Learn more. Doors at 7pm. $

SATURDAY, OCT. 31

Farmers’ Market, Baltimore Museum of Industry pavilion, 1415 Key Hwy. Produce, flowers, baked goods, ready-to-eat treats, and more. Learn more. 9am-1pm.

Soccer: Baltimore City F.C. vs. Project 90 Gambeta, Latrobe Park, Banner Field. American Premier Soccer League game. Learn more. 4:30pm.

Trick or Treat, Elijah’s Park, 1 Distillery St. Spooktacular night filled with candy, costumes, and crafts. Learn more. 5-8pm. 

Music: Flamingosis, The 8×10, 10 E. Cross St. Learn more. Doors at 7pm. $

SUNDAY, NOV. 1

Pumpkin Smash, Maryland Science Center, 601 Light St. Watch pumpkins fall four stories from the museum roof. Learn more. 10am-12pm.

‘Try-It’ Pottery Wheel Workshop, Mudhouse Pottery Studio, 1827 Marshall St. Create pottery using a pottery wheel. Learn more. 10am-12:30pm. $

Craft Your Own Brunch Cocktail Class, Sagamore Spirit Distillery, 301 E. Cromwell St. Make two brunch-inspired whiskey cocktails. Learn more. 10:30am. $

MONDAY, NOV. 2

Light Street Writers Exchange, Pratt Library, 1251 Light St. Read-and-critique group for writers with interest in all forms of writing. Learn more. 6-7:30pm.

Youth Bocce Ball, Ella Bailey Recreation Center, 100 E. Heath St. Learn and play bocce ball for ages 9-15; pre-registration required. Learn more. 6:30-8pm.

Youth Book Club, Ella Bailey Recreation Center, 100 E. Heath St. Kids connect with other book-loving kids; pre-registration required. Learn more. 6:30-8pm.

TUESDAY, NOV. 3

Pokemon Club, Ella Bailey Recreation Center, 100 E. Heath St. For ages 6-13; pre-registration required. Learn more. 6-7:30pm.

Balloon Art, Ella Bailey Recreation Center, 100 E. Heath St. For ages 9-17; pre-registration required. Learn more. 6:30-8pm.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 4

Baby & Toddler Storytime, Pratt Library, 1251 Light St. Stories, movement, songs, and play for little ones under 2 with a favorite adult. Learn more. 10:30am.

Preschool Storytime, Pratt Library, 1251 Light St. Stories, movement, songs, and play for ages 2-5 with a favorite adult. Learn more. 11:30am.

Postpartum Support and Meetup Group, SoBo Play Space, 1530 Battery Ave. Weekly support circle with a Lactation Consultant. Learn more. 12-1:30pm.

Stories and Stitches: Community Art Share Night, American Visionary Art Museum, 800 Key Hwy. Inspired by the exhibit “Esther and the Dream of One Loving Human Family.” Learn more. 6-9pm. $

Skip the Small Talk Night, Checkerspot Brewing Co., 1421 Ridgely St. Meet new people with one-on-one guided conversations. Learn more. 7-9pm. $

THURSDAY, NOV. 5

First Thursday, Thrive Sanctuary, 1442 E Fort Ave. Read a chapter. Make something with your hands. Sit quietly. Let the plants keep you company. Learn more. 6-8pm.

Community Run/Walk, Harry’s Bar, 1036 E. Fort Ave. Distance 3-6 miles. Sponsored by Bmore Running. Learn more. 6:30pm.

Classic Cocktails Class, Sagamore Spirit Distillery, 301 E. Cromwell St. Learn how to mix up two traditional cocktails. Learn more. 6:30pm. $

Youth Crochet Club, Ella Bailey Recreation Center, 100 E. Heath St. Ages 9-17. Learn more. 6:30-8pm.

Music: Bungalow Collect, The 8×10, 10 E. Cross St. Learn more. Doors at 7pm. $

FRIDAY, NOV. 6

Family Game Night, Ella Bailey Recreation Center, 100 E. Heath St. Board games, group games, and interactive activities for all ages. Learn more. 6-8pm.

Craft Your Own Cocktail Class, Sagamore Spirit Distillery, 301 E. Cromwell St. Craft two signature cocktails. Learn more. 6:30pm. $

Botanical Bliss with Eudemonia Herbs, Thrive Sanctuary, 1442 E Fort Ave. Muddle, shake, taste, and sip your way to herbal mocktail happiness. Learn more.6:30-8pm. $

Mocktail Workshop, Mudhouse Pottery Studio, 1827 Marshall St. Create your own cocktail cup with clay and learn how to mix mocktails. Learn more. 6:30-9pm. $

Music: Wolf & Bear with Coletta and Origami Button, The 8×10, 10 E. Cross St. Learn more. Doors at 7pm. $

SATURDAY, NOV. 7

Federal Hill Neighborhood Autumn Tree Planting, Federal Hill Park, 300 Warren Ave. Volunteer to plant trees in the park. Learn more. 9am-12pm.

Farmers’ Market, Baltimore Museum of Industry pavilion, 1415 Key Hwy. Produce, flowers, baked goods, ready-to-eat treats, and more. Learn more. 9am-1pm.

Toddler + Me: Cooking Helpers, Maryland Science Center, 601 Light St. STEM-themed activities for toddlers and caregivers. Learn more. 10:15-11:15am. $

7th Annual Chili Cookoff, Diamondback Beer Co., 1215 E. Fort Ave. Sample and vote for your favorite chili. Learn more. 12-3pm.

Stars, Stripes, and Chow Chili Cook-Off, Oriole Park at Camden Yards, 333 W. Camden St. Fundraiser for the Baltimore Station. Learn more. 1-4:30pm. $

Filipino Carving Workshop, Mudhouse Pottery Studio, 1827 Marshall St. Hands-on pottery carving workshop led by Filipina artist, Ashley Starace. Learn more. 3-7pm. $

Music: Millington, The 8×10, 10 E. Cross St. Learn more. Doors at 7pm. $

SUNDAY, NOV. 8

Holiday Gifts: Small Tray Workshop, Mudhouse Pottery Studio, 1827 Marshall St. Make and customize two small plates (4″ or smaller) with clay in these 45-minute sessions. Learn more. 10am, 11am, 12pm. $

Craft Your Own Brunch Cocktail Class, Sagamore Spirit Distillery, 301 E. Cromwell St. Make two brunch-inspired whiskey cocktails. Learn more. 10:30am. $

Music: SML, The 8×10, 10 E. Cross St. Learn more. Doors at 7pm. $

MONDAY, NOV. 9

Youth Bocce Ball, Ella Bailey Recreation Center, 100 E. Heath St. Learn and play bocce ball for ages 9-15; pre-registration required. Learn more. 6:30-8pm.

Youth Book Club, Ella Bailey Recreation Center, 100 E. Heath St. Kids connect with other book-loving kids; pre-registration required. Learn more. 6:30-8pm.

TUESDAY, NOV. 10

Red Cross Blood Drive, Digital Harbor High School auditorium, 1100 Covington St. Learn more. 9am-2:30pm.

Coffee and Classics Book Club, Pratt Library, 1251 Light St. This month’s book is The Awakening by Kate Chopin. Learn more. 11am.

SBNA Community Meeting, AJ’s on Hanover, 1500 S. Hanover St., 2nd floor. Monthly meeting of the South Baltimore Neighborhood Assoc. Learn more. 6:30pm.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 11

Fee-Free Admission to Fort McHenry, 2400 E. Fort Ave. No admission charged in honor of Veterans Day. Learn more. 9am-4:45pm.

Coffee and Conversation, St. Ignatius Loyola Academy, 300 E. Gittings St. Tour the Academy and learn more about its history, mission, and impact. Learn more. 9:30am.

Postpartum Support and Meetup Group, SoBo Play Space, 1530 Battery Ave. Weekly support circle with a Lactation Consultant. Learn more. 12-1:30pm.

Music: Kelly Bell Band and Gordon Sterling and the People, The 8×10, 10 E. Cross St. Learn more. Doors at 6:30pm. $

THURSDAY, NOV. 12

Youth Crochet Club, Ella Bailey Recreation Center, 100 E. Heath St. Ages 9-17. Learn more. 6:30-8pm.

Community Run/Walk, Harry’s Bar, 1036 E. Fort Ave. Distance 3-6 miles. Sponsored by Bmore Running. Learn more. 6:30pm.

American Sign Language Board Game Night, Pratt Library, 1251 Light St. Learn more. 6:30-7:45pm.

Hand Building ‘Pick Your Own’ Workshop, Mudhouse Pottery Studio, 1827 Marshall St. Participants create either a planter, mug, or personal-sized casserole dish. Learn more.6:30-8:30pm. $

Book Club: Mad Mabel, Thrive Sanctuary, 1442 E Fort Ave. Book club gathering featuring Mad Mabel by Sally Hepworth. Learn more. 7-8pm. $

Music: Jackie Greene with Jamie McLean Band, The 8×10, 10 E. Cross St. Learn more. Doors at 7pm. $

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ONGOING

American Visionary Art Museum, 800 Key Hwy. Weds-Sun 10am-5pm. 410-244-1900. $

Baltimore Community Rowing, 3301 Waterview Ave. Year-round programming including learn-to-row classes, high school and adult competitive teams, and middle school and adult development teams. admin@baltimorerowing.org. $

Baltimore Immigration Museum, 1308 Beason St. Open Sat-Sun 1-4pm (May-November) or by appointment. 443-542-2263

Baltimore Museum of Industry, 1415 Key Hwy. Tues-Sun 9am-4pm. 410-727-4808. $

Enoch Pratt Library, 1251 Light St. Open Mon & Thurs 10am-8pm, Tues & Wed 10am-5:30pm, Fri & Sat 10am-5pm. 410-396-1096

Illusions Bar & Theatre, 1025 S. Charles St. Comedy-magic-variety show with Spencer Horsman. See schedule online. $

Maryland Science Center, 601 Light St. Open Wed-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat-Sun 10am-5pm. 24-hour information line 410-685-5225. $

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