Time worthy for the great entertainment. The summer youth plays are so rewarding and funny!!!read more

I got invited by a friend to come see her daughter in the Black Nativity. I was super excited and…read moreinvited other friends to join me. This play was good community theater. The songs got me right into the Christmas spirit and gave me that old time black church gospel vibe. The first half was dedicated to the nativity that we're all familiar with. The Arena Players had their own special twist on the story, but the end result was the same" unto us a child is born. Jesus Christ, Savior of the world. The 2nd half takes you to church with testimonies followed by some good ole gospel music. They had you singing along, clapping your hands, and tapping your feet. They took us to church. The only reason they're not getting 5 stars is because the audio was none existent. No one was one had a mic on, and had I not been sitting in the front row it would have been extremely hard to hear them. It's a real shame because their voices were beautiful. My friends who have seen other production agreed with me, but said the plays they've seen there that they did have mics on. Perhaps they had some technical difficulties. I hope they fix that before their next production in January. They also have a Youth Theater program for ages 4.5 to 18. I believe the program is on Saturdays and there is an application and fee attached. Check out their website if you're interested https://www.arenaplayersinc.com.

Fun team building activity, we painted (no sips) but the instructor was nice, patient and the end…read moreresults were great for allll! Would recommend as they offer a variety of classes and welcome many ages groups including kids! They offer summer camp and day classes for kids over the summer as well. Definitely check them out if you're in the area!

HUGE fun! Definitely get here and see how bad you can paint. Whether a group or a date. The display…read moreartist explains things well, then another employee walks around to help out with directions, water and paint. The bar was pretty stocked. Great drinks. Will return.

Love Everyman, one of the most consistently good theaters in Baltimore. Know before you go:…read more * It is cold(ish) in the theater, take a sweater. (65F) * The specialty drinks at the bar are mid, stick to wine/coffee. Water is free. * There are lots of Pay-what-you-can opportunities, we usually can grab $10 tickets. If you loved what you saw, put some money in the donation box or buy a drink. * If you are from Baltimore, you know you can park for free near Lexington Market and walk, do not interact with the guys holding and they will leave you be. If you can't handle that, park in the garage.

My 400th review was reserved for a very special business. I'm thrilled to showcase Everyman…read moreTheatre! After Sunday brunch, my partner took me to see Queens Girl: Black in the Green Mountains. This 1 (wo)man play was highly entertaining and inspiring. It's a story of self-discovery at a time when racial tension & ignorance were at an all time high. We sat front and center but there is no bad seat in the house. Everyman Theatre has been delivering high quality performances over 30 seasons. They have a professional cadre of actors who perform on a regular basis throughout the season. Additionally, community access & engagement are also cornerstones of this theatre. Each play has "pay what you choose" tickets available so finances won't be a problem. Sad, I'm really late to the party. However, Go! Check out a play, take a class, become a sponsor, and donate!!! You will thank me later.

We saw Mr Wolf. It was an interesting play with very compelling actors. I didn't realize we'd be…read moremoving from room to room. This added to the story. However, I should have worn flats! LOL I'm looking forward to seeing the next play.

Are you looking for something new to do in Baltimore? Are you visiting for a short period? If…read moreso...check out this theater!!! They have unique shows some that are interactive (Mission Implausible), some that are just super bizarre but amazing (Year of the Rooster) and if you get a season pass, you get to check them all out and make your own decisions! I mean AMAZING! Their season pass is extremely affordable and every ticket gets a complimentary drink upon arrival: wine or beer. What a treat!!! The staff and the actors are amazingly wonderful, talented people who come out and chat with you after the show and are just all around fun people! And they are in a super trendy area so you can always find something to eat before or after the show and that is always a bonus!!

Emcee Vince Wilson is a skillful magician and loves the paranormal side of life. He is charming as…read morehost of shows at Poe's Magic "Thee-AY-tuh." We've seen a few shows there in recent years. It's always fun. Tonight's magician headliner (Aug, 29, 2026) was Michael Dardant from New Orleans, an amazingly talented, charming, funny magician who has fooled Penn & Teller on their TV show... @notthatmagicmike_nola. You will enjoy a show at Poe's Magic Theater. The room is intimate, the magicians are going to wow you, and you might well be chosen to step up and be part of the act for a bit.

Really enjoyed the Friday evening show and the VIP showing was even better! definitely make time to…read morecome see the awesome assortment of magicians that preform here, I saw The Amazing Teo, Josiah, JT, Dakota and Jon preform and my only wish was the sets were a bit longer to see more from each performer but otherwise great show!!!!

Summary: while Doodlehatch is definitely not short of character, there are some key points that…read moremake it hard to love. A question I had prior to visiting Doodlehatch was "what is it?" The best answer I can think of is that it's an interactive art museum. There are tons of random sections throughout: a space area, a unicorn area, a tea party area, a giant bed, etc. Most are designed to be "interactive," but I don't know how much care + maintenance is going on. Parts of the exhibit don't feel sturdy and a lot of it doesn't feel clean. There are a lot of areas that have fabric that retain moisture/dirt like the giant bed (plush), bean bag chairs, and hammocks. Coming off a fresh pandemic, it didn't give the best feeling to "interact" with something like that. Conclusion: I think the concept is cute and the art is unique. The exhibit itself makes for a cute little outing. I'm just a bit more wishful as far as care/maintenance goes. I wouldn't describe myself as a germaphobe, but even so I didn't feel great about it.

Overall: Okay place to spend an hour or two with young kids, but it is very dirty and most exhibits…read morefeel like safety hazards and are close to breaking. They have multi-stall gendered restrooms. We went right when they opened on a Saturday morning and had the place pretty much to ourselves. We used a Groupon deal. My son just turned 3. His favorite exhibits were the mail station, the space station, and the room with the ukuleles and guitars. The mail station was really cute. It had instructions to write a letter to your younger self and you could put it in the mail box and organize the mail by year you wanted to send it back to. It really didn't look like this place had a cleaning regimen. I can't imagine who thought it was a good idea to put that many (very used) plush toys in a place where this many children visit. You sign a waiver saying you're liable for anything your kid breaks, but so much of this place is about to break and I'd be worried about my kid being hurt as much as I'd be worried about parts of these installments breaking.

So happy to be a part of this group! I never thought I could find other people who like spontaneous…read moresinging and dancing... and then I did!

Overall: cute, reasonably priced activity to do…read more You can make a reservation or sometimes just walk in. Every three weeks they get different shipments of items in that you can paint. Everything from plates, to mugs, to jars, to seasonal items, to charms. There were lots of cute options and i like that they mix it up. The prices are clearly marked and the price for the item includes the whole experience. I made a large cup for $29. The employees were chill and the playlist was good. They cleaned up everything for us at the end which was really nice. We didn't really get any instruction, so i was glad i watched the 9 super short videos on their website prior to going. They were very quick, informative, and inspirational. There is parking around back but the signs are confusing- like you might get towed?

Th employees are so nice and helpful and patient! They had a lot to choose from painting wise. A…read morelittle on the pricey side, but it's like that saying; you get what you pay for. Going to make this a 2-3 times a year spot for my 6 year old and I.