BAH HUMBUG
A CHRISTMAS CAROL (Mostly) Improvised!
By MidAtlantic Improv
November 28 – 30
It’s the Holiday Season, and that can mean only one thing . . . it’s time to Choose Your Own Scrooge with BAH HUMBUG: A CHRISTMAS CAROL (Mostly) Improvised!
Join us for the annual Holiday Open Studios at the historic Mill Centre in Hampden on Saturday, November 29, from 12 to 5 PM! Explore 15 or more unique artist studios showcasing one-of-a-kind gifts, including jewelry, fiber art, original paintings, sculpture, and more. Conveniently located just six blocks south of The Avenue at the intersection of Darby Street and Mill Road, our venue offers ample free parking. Don’t miss this opportunity to shop small and support local artists this holiday season!
Join the pre-professional dancers of the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Performing Arts (MCPA) as they whisk you away to a realm of enchantment this holiday season. Accompany Clara, the Snow Queen, and the Sugar Plum Fairy on a captivating journey through the Land of Sweets. Featuring stunning choreography, beautiful costumes, and Tchaikovsky's timeless music, this festive performance is the perfect way to celebrate the spirit of the season!
Celebrate the season with the warm, soulful sounds of Baltimore’s finest acoustic roots musicians at the 12th Annual Post-Thanksgiving Concert, featuring Ken & Brad Kolodner and Charm City Junction. This beloved hometown tradition returns to the intimate setting of the Stony Run Friends Meeting House on Saturday, November 29, now with two shows to meet the popular demand - an afternoon matinee and an evening performance.
Christkind Ceremony & Pyramid Lighting at Christmas Village in Baltimore
When?
November 29th, 2025
Time: 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Tinsel on Tap is a new Saturday night party for adults ages 21 and older. The party starts at 7 p.m. and includes live entertainment, games, festive food and beverages, and lots of merry surprises! Look for more details about this special ticketed pop-up event on our website in the weeks to come.
This holiday season, Gregory Burgess once again brings Ebenezer Scrooge to life on the CSC stage as we celebrate over a decade of A Christmas Carol! Journey through Victorian Baltimore in this local reimagining of the beloved tale. Join us for a heartwarming experience that blends tradition, community, and the magic of the season — perfect for audiences of all ages.
The show runs November 29-December 23.
Our favorite guest, Santa, is visiting the B&O, and he is hungry! Join him for a breakfast buffet to welcome the holiday season. Bring out the family for a delicious meal, visit with Santa (and a special gift for every child), special photos, and a train ride!
Our favorite guest, Santa, is visiting the B&O, and he is hungry! Join him for a breakfast buffet to welcome the holiday season. Bring out the family for a delicious meal, visit with Santa (and a special gift for every child), special photos, and a train ride!
NHSM is thrilled to join over 2,200 museums across the globe for Museum Store Sunday, a day dedicated to purposeful shopping and community support. Though our museum remains officially closed for renovations, we’re opening our doors for one extraordinary day to host a holiday marketplace unlike anything you’ll find in stores—or online.
Contemporary Women Artists: Five Remarkable Examples with Nancy G. Heller, Professor Emerita of the University of the Arts in Philadelphia
Welcome to Baltimore, the city of charm and possibility! If you've recently found yourself in this vibrant community and are eager to make connections, our "Charm City Connections: An Improv Welcome to Baltimore" event is the perfect avenue. In this specially curated two-hour experience, we invite newcomers like you to explore the world of improv while forging new friendships.
The Baltimore Basilica will ring out with the joyful sounds of our 40+ year Baltimore tradition: Christmas with Choral Arts. The chorus will be joined by a brass ensemble to perform traditional carols and festive tunes. You’ll get to be part of the holiday magic as the audience participates in delightful singalongs throughout the evening.
This year, we are thrilled to welcome students from our CoroLab program, directed by Kellie Zephir, who will help us celebrate the season. This performance is a festive night that you won't want to miss!
Beer Diploma Tasting with M8 Beer
When?
December 3rd, 2025, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
December 10th, 2025, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
December 17th, 2025, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Wine Tastings at Christmas Village in Baltimore with Boordy Vineyards
When?
December 4th, 2025, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
December 11th, 2025, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
December 18th, 2025, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Warm up at MCHC during the historic Washington Monument lighting! Organized by the Mount Vernon Place Conservancy, this annual tradition has taken place in Baltimore since 1971. Enjoy a self-serve hot chocolate bar and live holiday carols, and receive a free custom hand-cut silhouette portrait from Lauren Muney, local traditional silhouette artist. Registration is required. Free Museum admission between 5 and 8 pm.
“Spectacularly magical…Visually stunning. If you are looking for an entertaining, wonderfully weird, and provocatively thoughtful play, then this is one you do not want to miss.” – MD Theatre Guide
JUXTAPOSE | A Theatrical Shadow Box
Happenstance Theater
December 4 – 21
Le Mondo celebrates their 2025 arts programming with a big End of Year show featuring a rare performance in Baltimore with trailblazing synthesizer pioneer and electronic music visionary - Suzanne Ciani.
Often hailed as “America’s first female synth hero” and affectionately known as the “Diva of the Diode,” Ciani’s career spans decades of groundbreaking creativity, from early modular synthesizer experimentation to acclaimed recordings and iconic commercial sound design.
The 2nd Annual Maryland Holiday Light Spectacular features over a million spectacular lights, larger-than-life holiday scenes, including Mistletoe Marina, Jinglebell Junction Farm, the Symphony of Illumination, a Winter Wonderland Carnival complete with a Ferris Wheel, Merry Go Round, and other rides plus many more attractions. New this year, guests can enjoy new scenes on the ½ mile walking trail along with the Cosmic Heat Zone and Buddy’s Holiday Bar in VIP. Advance Tickets are strongly encouraged as some nights will SELL OUT.
Ballet Chesapeake will perform an abridged sensory-friendly version of their complete professional staging of The Nutcracker ballet with intricate costumes and sets, along with Tchaikovsky’s timeless score. This version is child-friendly and includes live narration of the Nutcracker story to accompany dancers.
This special program aims to introduce the very young to the wonder and enchantment of a ballet performance while teaching them basic theater etiquette and table manners.