Creative Alliance is a true Baltimore gem that keeps the city's arts scene thriving. We've made Get…read moreMortified an annual tradition and gladly drive 2.5 hours from Pennsylvania every year -- it's always worth it. The hosts are welcoming, the energy is great, and this year's surprise performance from the Baltimore Improv Group had us laughing nonstop. Huge shoutout to the bartender last night, who absolutely crushed it. Creative Alliance never disappoints. If you want a night filled with creativity and great vibes, this is the spot.

Came to see my friend in the Mortified Holiday Show and it was my first time at Creative Alliance…read more It's a great venue! Good amount of space, clean, friendly staff. Plenty of food (well, snacks at least) and drink options (definitely cheaper prices than a movie theater!). Would recommend!

This is a family friendly fun magic show in the Lord Baltimore hotel. We had an awesome time and…read morethe three magicians- Scott Hitchcock, Dakota and William Gross - were perfection. There were lots of laughs to be had and they made my son's night but pulling him up for the last trick of the night. I highly recommend this fun hour!!!

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!!!!

Since 1980, LatinoFest has been Baltimore's premiere celebration of Latino heritage and culture in…read moresupport of EBLO. You would think that they would be better organized considering the noble cause and long standing tradition. The picture shows what the organizer was doing at 12:25 (festival was supposed to open at Noon). I do not mind being late when I am not hungry, but running late is a bad business in a hot 90F day in front of lot of hungry people. There are no national stands or specific cuisine. You have a proud Colombian from Medellin selling "Colombian sausages" under the Cuban flag. Everybody was selling everything which is OK but not impressive to me. Two stages had different music so you feel like a Buridan's donkey if you are placed precisely midway between two stages. There was no tent for hungry people to enjoy their food in nice shade. Parking is hard and there is entrance charge of $10 per person. I am sure that the atmosphere is better at night although the food is not cheap. I was happy to support the Latino cause and I enjoyed very much the Patterson park that featured 1892 Historic pagoda http://monumentcity.net/2011/06/06/the-pagoda-at-patterson-park-baltimore-md/ and nice park landscape.

So this was my first time attending this festival. It went on for two days but I had to pay for…read moreentering on Saturday and Sunday. I hope in the future they can offer a discount if you plan on attending both days. Sunday seemed to be a better day since I noticed there was some more vendors then Saturday. Unfortunately I felt the vendors that sold shirts were overpriced. Food was a bit pricy too but I was hungry and it was delicious so I just dealt with it. I liked how the Puerto Rican vendors had their food lined up and displayed, as for other vendors you could see the food but its presentation lacked. I liked how the beverage areas also offered non-alcoholic drinks and it wasn't just geared for the 21 and up selection like most events I see pop up. The acts on stage were good and I enjoyed seeing the singers and dancers with their beautiful and colorful clothing. I would suggest they try to get more vendors next year, Peruvian, Argentinian, Bolivian, etc to participate.

Stopped by Highwire for a student level 1 showcase my friend was in. I was blown away by the…read morefriendliness of staff, the welcoming space, the decor and thoughtfulness of the space. The showcase was so much fun! Definitely want to go back and check out their shows so I'm sharing the information with you. Like they said, its the "funniest corner in Highlandtown"!

Small, intimate theater with a very welcoming storefront. We saw "Teenaged Angst," and it was…read moresurprisingly relatable for both teens and adults. My daughter and I thought the performers were genuinely funny. We came for the first Sunday Funnies show and loved that they offered an all-ages option. It was something different, affordable, and really enjoyable. Highly recommend checking out their shows, classes, and community events.

Nestled right in the station north area, this is an awesome nonprofit theatre that is such a…read morewelcoming and supportive community! Recently finished Mike Harris' Intro to Improv 101 course (7 week course)- it was a blast. Had fun and learned a lot. As a student you get to go to all BIG's shows for free which is nice, good learning opportunity. They have various types of improv shows every Thurs-Sat nights, been to several and enjoyed them. Highly recommend taking a course or seeing a show. Am now in Michael Furr's standup comedy class which has been amazing so far. Aesthetics wise, it's no luxury theatre (they rely on donations and grants to stay operating, so this is understandable!) but it gets the job done and is homey. Convenient location near a few local bars. Parking Tip: If attending an evening show, get there early if you want to find easy street parking right out front (cheap, pay via kiosk or Parkmobile app). There's a parking garage across the street that's $5 if you tell them you're there for the theatre.

I recently took a class with Carlton and it was great! I'm thinking about signing up for a 101…read moreclass if I can find one that fits with my schedule. Carlton was a great instructor! He was super attentive to his students, encouraged everyone to set their own boundaries and promoted open communication through games and improv. I'm an introvert and this was my first time ever doing something like this. I'm happy I didn't back out at the last minute (like I normally would).

I attended a menopause workshop event at Urban Life Center recently (A++ btw) and was so happy to…read morehave finally visited this welcoming space. I ordered a freshly made mango passion fruit juice and it was so delicious. I didn't even know there was a small cafe with a juice bar and poke bowl offerings inside. The space is airy and brightly lit with large windows looking out onto Eastern Avenue. Urban Life Center's offerings include cooking classes, educational workshops, toy drives, food drivesnand even wellness challenges. Cristina, the owner, seems like a wonderful person and contributor to the community.

I love the juices here! Christina and the rest of the staff are so friendly. They have great açaí…read moreand juice options! My favorite is the carrots baby. It's also dog friendly and you can bring your pup inside for treats. Also they do "Too good to go" an app where you can get discounted juices at using the food products they have left at the end of the day. I have been here about 20 times and the juices and even the soups are sooo yum! They are going to start offering classes about how to juice, how to cook! They are going to offer delivery soon as well!!

Who knew Baltimore even has a Science Fiction Society? And that it's been around more than fifty…read moreyears? This club is amazingly cool, at least for those who may view cool through a pair of 3-D glasses. Their clubhouse is a reader's delight, stocked floor to ceiling with books and manga. It used to be a movie theater, and they have occasional movie nights making it a perfect meeting spot for Dr. Who fans, anime enthusiasts and geeks of every stripe. And now that pop culture is mainstream, that includes just about everybody. Once a year BSFS hosts Balticon, the Baltimore Science Fiction and Fantasy convention, a precursor of today's mega-comicons. They bring together readers and writers, artists and vendors, cosplayers and fans of every stripe and it is a truly amazing scene. BSFS is also a tax-free charity, working with several literary organizations to provide books to underprivileged children among other things, so teenagers who need to fulfill their community service requirements can do so by volunteering at a science fiction convention.

From the owner: Our annual four-day celebration of science fiction and fantasy, Balticon 59, will take place at the…read moreRenaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel, May 23-26, 2025. The Baltimore Science Fiction Society exists to promote the creation and appreciation of science fiction and fantasy cultural arts. Primarily through literary art forms, but also embracing the many related graphical, musical, and theatrical creations inspired by SF. If you love science fiction and fantasy then BSFS and our projects and programs are a new home for your mind, heart, and soul.

A hidden gem in highland town. The neighborhood and art galleries in the area do a first Friday art…read morewalk the first Friday of every month. It's a special cozy few block event. During first Friday the gallery owners offer wine and feature a different artist. This gallery is perhaps the biggest one of all and Felicia really loves local diverse artists and celebrates all her shows via a mannequin in a gown with all the shows she's had for 10 years. The show I most recently went to on a Saturday was featuring Pothik Chatterjee - his first solo show: Black Butterfly: Queer Brown Magic. Felicia offered us eggnog - delightful sweet with a chocolate chaser. There's a downstairs and an attached gallery with Zweibach creations who makes historical paintings and puzzles and puzzle cards! Currently the prices are too high for me but I did buy some puzzles and cards for the holidays. But if you're a patron of the arts this gallery won't disappoint with the amazing local artists featured here.

A wonderful First Friday at a great gallery that supports a diverse mix of local artists. I'm…read morealways surprised by the ever-changing art and jewelry styles that overseen by an engaging and welcoming gallery owner. Always worth the visit!