Highwire Improv presents live, unscripted comedy in Highlandtown, featuring bold performers, fast laughs, and stories you can only see once.

Every show is different because everything is made up on the spot. Expect bold choices, quick turns, and scenes that spiral into delightful chaos.

Baltimore Bodega: A crew of Latino improvisers mashing up games and scenes, English and Spanish. Where chime is a universal language, and latino culture is infused in our games.

Make a night of it — tickets available now.

The consummate pianist Emanuel Ax brings a lifetime of authority to every musical setting—whether as a soloist with the world’s leading orchestras, chamber musician, Grammy-winning recording artist, or recitalist. With “bountiful imagination, delicacy when called for and thundering power” (The New York Times) he returns to Shriver Hall performing essential repertoire including Schumann’s powerful Fantasie in C major.

This 8-week class builds scene skills, group performance skills, and explores forms beyond the montage.

About this class:

Students will continue their growth from Fundamentals of Improv Level 2 to begin developing their own performance style and begin learning other forms beyond the Montage. By exploring a wide variety of improv skills, including game, character, walk-ons, tag-outs, openings, and callbacks, students will build a personal toolbox for their improv journey.

This 6-week class will introduce you to the fundamentals of improv in a safe, supportive, joyful environment! Includes a student showcase!

Welcome to the wonderful world of improv comedy!

Could you imagine yourself:

Explore what improv can be when playing for laughs isn't the only goal. Build acting, storytelling, and character skills through improv!

In this eight week class, you'll explore dramatic improv from a variety of perspectives. Develop acting skills, narrative and storytelling formats, and character exploration through improv.

Class will run 8 weeks, with a student showcase on March 10th!

Prerequisites: Highwire Improv's Fundamentals of Improv Level 3 or equivalent training from another school.

Baltimore-based pianist, keyboardist and composer Lafayette Gilchrist, the newest member of the legendary Sun Ra Arkestra, reconvenes his hip-hop, funk and go-go fueled ensemble New Volcanoes for the exuberant Move With Love, the acclaimed band’s first release in seven years. The ensemble performs music from the release at a hometown show on Thursday, January 15 at Keystone Korner, 1350 Lancaster St., Baltimore. The 7 p.m.

Third Thursdays Open Mic at Dear Globe Coffee, 7pm-9pm at 422 W. Mulberry Street in Market Center downtown neighborhood and Bromo Arts and Entertainment District. For inquiries and events, email [email protected]

Gawds Ent. Presents "THE ICE BREAKER SHOWCASE" celebrating Baltimore's hip-hop and rap artists. This extravaganza takes place on January 16, 2026, at Zen West 5916 York Road, featuring standout performances by GAWDS, Reina Williams, and IZM Fohunnit. Other featured artists include Apex the Genius, Dre Thompson, Lyrical Leviathan, Dime Poe, Baltimore Blue, and Hype.

Tickets are available Pre-show online for $15 @ the door $20 - Doors open @ 6, Show starts at 7

GAWDS ENT. presents The Icebreaker Showcase, shining a light on the best of Baltimore’s Rap and Hip-Hop artists, featuring performances by Gawds, Reina Williams, and IZM Fohunnit. Also featured performances by Apex Tha Genius, Dre Thompson, Lyrical Leviathan, Dime Poe, Baltimore Blue, and Hype.

January 16, 2026 @ the magnificent Zen West 5916 York Road | Doors open @ 6 PM Show starts @ 7 PM | Tickets are $15 Online and $20 @ the door

Highwire Improv presents live, unscripted comedy in Highlandtown, featuring bold performers, fast laughs, and stories you can only see once.

Nothing here is planned, except the laughs. These performers create spontaneous comedy full of unforgettable characters, big swings, and stories that only exist for one night.

Shower Daddies: Dirty mind? Get clean with Shower Daddies as they do extremely wacky scenes.

10 BILLION SAPIENS

By S. Schulze
From Theatrical Mining Company
January 16 – 25

Brand had been shot, and is now hospitalized, convalescing from surgery, but resisting therapy to recover his ability to walk. He is a self-proclaimed Neo-fascist with a messianic message of an apocalyptic future wrought by human overpopulation and global warming.

Highwire Improv presents live, unscripted comedy in Highlandtown, featuring bold performers, fast laughs, and stories you can only see once.

Baltimore’s funniest improvisers hit the stage with no script and no plan. Some of the best two-person teams present fast-paced comedy, surprising turns, and a whole lot of laughs.

K&H: A ridiculous duo of improv veterans Kathryn Carlsen & Heather Moyer. They perform a fast and silly show full of fun characters.

Call for entries for the 2026 Saturday 'Visiter' Awards opens January 19, 2026, Edgar Allan Poe's birthday! Deadline for entry May 30, 2026. Visit the awards website for more information and guidelines for entry: SaturdayVisiterAwards.org
The Saturday Visiter Awards are presented by Poe Baltimore to recognize a new generation of artists continuing Edgar Allan Poe’s legacy in the arts and literature around the world. The prizes celebrate media, art, performance and writing that adapts or is inspired by Poe’s life and works.

Discover the artistry and community traditions of African American quilting in Baltimore and take part in a conversation about the cultural memory of “quilt codes” on the Underground Railroad. There will be children’s crafts, a guided program experience, and special tours.

When was the last time you received exactly what you wanted?
Can you remember the last time you asked?
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Join Tunde J.O. and Jax in exploring how we practice embedding choice in our lives, relationships, communities, and work. Join us in an upcoming Intro to the Wheel of Consent® workshop. We’ll thread embodied practice, discussion and play together to provide you with tools to practice speaking up more clearly and consistently in situations spanning from the bedroom to the boardroom.

Visit Port Discovery on January 17th for Stuffies Day Out! Bring your favorite stuffed toy for a fun-filled day of imaginative play, creativity, and adventure. Kids and families will love learning about the history of the Teddy Bear, competing in our Famous Teddy Bear Guessing Game, creating an art project for their plush friend to take home and more! Plus, enjoy a special visit from Danny Joe from Danny Joe’s Tree House, who will bring some bear-tastic excitement to the day.

Did you know that Baltimore has its very own local kids’ tv show? Join Danny Joe from the preschool streaming series, Danny Joe’s Tree House is bringing his best friend Teddy for a playdate all about self-regulation through imaginary friends! Together, we’ll sing songs, dance, and play with big thoughts, ideas and feelings.

This program is geared towards young children and their grownups. It promotes and fosters Social Emotional Learning, S.T.E.A.M. Education and Early Media Literacy.