SoBo Events

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

FRIDAY, NOV. 13

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

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.

Plant Bingo, The Thrive Sanctuary, 1442 E. Fort Ave. Each round will highlight a different plant with tips to help it thrive. Learn more. 6:30-8pm. $

Monthly Bingo, The Church of the Redemption, 1401 Towson St. Refreshments, food, and raffles. Doors at 6pm, bingo starts at 7pm.

Hoodstock Music Festival, Baltimore Museum of Industry, 1415 Key Hwy. Fundraiser for Unified Community Connections features live music, silent auction, raffles, food, and drinks. Learn more. 7-11pm. $

Music: Start Making Sense (Talking Heads tribute), The 8×10, 10 E. Cross St. Learn more. Doors at 7pm. $

Flaunt: Werk of Art, American Visionary Art Museum, 800 Key Hwy. Unpack the artistry behind drag performance. Learn more. 7pm-12am. $

SATURDAY, NOV. 14

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

Submarine Operations: Personal Experiences from the Cold War, Pratt Library, 1251 Light St. Mike DeHaemer, captain of a US Navy missile submarine in the late 1970s, talks about his experience. Learn more. 11am.

Fall Festival, Thomas Johnson Elementary/Middle School, 100 E. Heath St. Games, silent auction, face painting, and more. Learn more. 12-4pm.

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

SUNDAY, NOV. 15

Pet Ornament Workshop, Mudhouse Pottery Studio, 1827 Marshall St. Partnering with local animal rescue AARF, make a pet ornament out of clay. Learn more. 10am-1pm (30 minute time slot). $

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

Mahjong Open Play, Cool Beans Coffee, 1644 Beason St. Learn more. 11am-1:30pm. $

Winter Makers Market, National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute, 200 E. Wells St. Unique arts, crafts, and products from local vendors. Learn more. 11am-6pm.

Black and Proud Market, Checkerspot Brewing Co., 1421 Ridgely St. Local vendors hosted by Lez Black Gurls. Learn more. 12-4pm.

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

MONDAY, NOV. 16

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.

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

TUESDAY, NOV. 17

Light Street Lab, Pratt Library, 1251 Light St. Hands-on STEAM activities for kids. Learn more. 3:30pm.

Federal Hill Neighborhood Association Meeting, Light Street Presbyterian Church, 809 Light St. Learn more. 6:30-7:30pm.

Listening Event: Selector Series #38, Idle Hour, 201 E. Fort Ave. Cocteau Twins’ “Heaven or Las Vegas” album is featured; presented by Essential Tremors. Learn more. 7pm. $

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 18

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.

AVAM After-Hours: Fall Fan Takeover, American Visionary Art Museum, 800 Key Hwy. Members-only tours of the galleries, fall refreshments, and gift shop discounts. Learn more. 5-8pm.

Virtual Program: Vollis Simpson’s Whirligigs, sponsored by the American Visionary Art Museum. Behind-the-scenes look at the life and art of Vollis Simpson, the self-taught visionary who created AVAM’s huge outdoor whirligig. Learn more. 7-8pm.

Beer & Ballet, Checkerspot Brewing Co., 1421 Ridgely St. Introductory-intermediate level contemporary ballet class. Learn more. 7-8pm. $

THURSDAY, NOV. 19

Brews and Bams, Checkerspot Brewing Co., 1421 Ridgely St. Open play American Mah Jongg. Learn more. 6-9pm. $

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.

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

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

FRIDAY, NOV. 20

Switch It Up, Pratt Library, 1251 Light St. Join others to play friendly Switch video games. Learn more. 3-4:30pm.

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. $

Grown Up Field Trip: Clue, Maryland Science Center, 601 Light St. Help solve the mystery of who done it, where, and with what. Learn more. 7-10pm. $

Mom’s Night Out: Crafts & Community, SoBo Play Space, 1530 Battery Ave. Learn more. 7-10pm.

Music: Mark Farina with DJ Lovegroove and Guillermo Giraldo, The 8×10, 10 E. Cross St. Learn more. Doors at 7pm. $

SATURDAY, NOV. 21 – SUNDAY, DEC. 27

Christmas Village in Baltimore, West Shore Park, 401 Light St. Seasonal food, drinks, and vendors. Learn more.

SATURDAY, NOV. 21

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

Farmers’ Market, 1700 block of E. Clement St. Produce, honey, baked goods, and flowers. Hosted by Gene’s Greens. Learn more. 9am-12pm.

Friends of the Light Street Branch, Pratt Library, 1251 Light St. Monthly meeting of volunteers supporting the local branch. Learn more. 11am.

Telescope Training, Maryland Science Center, 601 Light St. Learn how to use your telescope in 30 minutes or less. Learn more. 11am, 12pm, 2pm, and 3pm. $

Open Studio, Arteasy Studio, 1539 Light St. Self-guided use of the studio. Learn more. 2-6pm. $

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

Music: Jazz at the Hemingway Room, Little Havana, 1325 Key Hwy. Vocalist Akua Allrich and the Tribe perform. Hosted by The Sonic Lifeline. Learn more. Shows at 7:30 & 9pm. $

SUNDAY, NOV. 22

Open Studio, Arteasy Studio, 1539 Light St. Self-guided use of the studio. 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. $

Sweater Selfies with Artist Sam Barsky, American Visionary Art Museum, 800 Key Hwy. Get a selfie with the artist and hear the stories behind his 13 sweaters now on display. Learn more. 10:30am-12pm. $

Music: The Economy with Munk and Shamboogi, The 8×10, 10 E. Cross St. Learn more. Doors at 7pm. $

MONDAY, NOV. 23

Monday Run Club, Rye Street Park, 301 E. Cromwell. Half-hour all-levels walk, jog, run along the BaltPen waterfront with Marissa Walch. Learn more. 6pm.

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.

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

TUESDAY, NOV. 24

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

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

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 25

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

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

THURSDAY, NOV. 26

Turkey Trot 5K, Harry’s Bar, 1036 E. Fort Ave. Open to runners and walkers of all ages and paces. Sponsored by Bmore Running. Learn more. 9am.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY, NOV. 27-29

Christmas Express Inner Harbor Cruise, Baltimore Finger Piers, 555 Light St. Holiday music and hot cocoa on a 45-minute tour of the harbor. Learn more. $

FRIDAY & SATURDAY, NOV. 27 & 28

Bazaart: Holiday Craft Marketplace, American Visionary Art Museum, 800 Key Hwy. Learn more. Friday 12-5pm, Saturday 10-5pm.

FRIDAY, NOV. 27

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

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

SATURDAY, NOV. 28

Holiday Pottery Market, Mudhouse Pottery Studio, 1827 Marshall St.  More than 15 local potters and studio members will have their work for sale. Learn more. 11am-2pm.

Open Studio, Arteasy Studio, 1539 Light St. Self-guided use of the studio. Learn more. 2-6pm. $

Music: Splintered Sunlight (Grateful Dead tribute), The 8×10, 10 E. Cross St. Learn more. Doors at 7pm. $

SUNDAY, NOV. 29

Open Studio, Arteasy Studio, 1539 Light St. Self-guided use of the studio. 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. $

Music: Pocket Bells and Feathers & Flask, The 8×10, 10 E. Cross St. Learn more. Doors at 7pm. $

MONDAY, NOV. 30

3D Printing for Teens & Tweens, Pratt Library, 1251 Light St. Choose a design to print; registration required. Learn more. 3:30-5pm.

Game Night, Checkerspot Brewing Co., 1421 Ridgely St. Fundraiser for Citizens of Pigtown. Learn more. 6-9pm.

Monday Run Club, Rye Street Park, 301 E. Cromwell. Half-hour all-levels walk, jog, run along the BaltPen waterfront with Marissa Walch. Learn more. 6pm.

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.

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

TUESDAY, DEC. 1

Spanish Happy Hour, Checkerspot Brewing Co., 1421 Ridgely St. Practice your Spanish skills in conversation; all levels. Learn more. 6-7:30pm.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 2

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.

THURSDAY, DEC. 3

First Thursday, Thrive Sanctuary, 1442 E Fort Ave. Come for 20 minutes or stay for the whole two hours. Read a chapter. Make something with your hands. Sit quietly. Learn more. 6-8pm.

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.

Hand Building Gingerbread Man Workshop, Mudhouse Pottery Studio, 1827 Marshall St. Make gingerbread man mold out of clay. Learn more. 6:30-8:30pm. $

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

Music: Big Shrimp and Big Blitz, The 8×10, 10 E. Cross St. Learn more. Doors at 7pm. $

FRIDAY-SUNDAY, DEC. 4-6

Christmas Express Inner Harbor Cruise, Baltimore Finger Piers, 555 Light St. Holiday music and hot cocoa on a 45-minute tour of the harbor. Learn more. $

FRIDAY, DEC. 4

Switch It Up, Pratt Library, 1251 Light St. Family-friendly Switch games for all ages. Learn more. 3-4:30pm.

Barrel Tree Lighting, Rye Street Park, 301 E. Cromwell St. Holiday market, family activities, music, and local food & beverage vendors, hosted by Sagamore Spirit. Learn more. 5:30-7:30pm.

Music: Tommy Conwell and the Young Rumblers, The 8×10, 10 E. Cross St. Learn more. Doors at 7pm. $

SATURDAY, DEC. 5

Farmers’ Market, 1700 block of E. Clement St. Produce, honey, baked goods, and flowers. Hosted by Gene’s Greens. Learn more. 9am-12pm.

12th Annual Holiday Extravaganza, Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle School, 1425 E. Fort Ave. Vendors, children’s crafts, and a visit from Santa. Learn more. 9am-1pm.

Sock Creature Saturday, American Visionary Art Museum, 800 Key Hwy. Make your own colorful “sole-mate.” Learn more. 9am-1pm. $

Read with Pride, Pratt Library, 1251 Light St. Discussion of These Heathens by Mia McKenzie. Learn more. 11am.

Holiday Market, Checkerspot Brewing Co., 1421 Ridgely St. Over 40 local vendors. Learn more. 12-5pm.

Music: 5AM and TF Marz, 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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