I want to like this place but it honestly gives more overhyped DC energy than a quality Baltimore…read morecocktail bar. The drinks are fine, the food is mediocre. But my issues is the staff. It can be completely hit or miss depending on who your bartender is. And last night I witness a truly disrespectful interaction between my friend who is a WOC and one of the bartenders. I understand having a limited drink menu, but each time my friend asked for a recommendation she was responded to as if she had just spit in that woman's face. The final straw was when my friend said, "I'm sorry, I'm not familiar with most of these drinks. What do you have that is sweet?" asking for a recommendation. The bartender looked at her and said "sugar" then rolled her eyes so hard I'm surprised they didn't get stuck in the back of her head. I understand being over your job, but my friend did nothing wrong. Was not rude, and in return got spoken to like a child. I don't know what the chip on this person's shoulder was, but if you absolutely HAVE to to be vile to everyone you speak to, try a back of the house position because you are actively damaging your bar's reputation.

My best friend's younger sister had a milestone birthday party here and it was perfect. She rented…read morethe space and the layout was wonderful -- with a perfect balance of open standing space, tables, bar seats, and a photo booth. There was a preset menu for cocktails, mocktails, wines, and beer. Some of the mocktails were sweeter than my liking, but it was fine. The staff were awesome. The bartender was solo up until it turned into a cash bar -- she was working really hard! The music was at a great volume, and food was being passed around regularly. It's really a great space for having a private party. And on top of that, while it can fill up quickly, there's free street parking outside. I do wish the bathroom was lockable -- the stall within there is, but otherwise things could get awkward. Pro tip -- it's behind the stage.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: You are REQUIRED to purchase *at least two menu items per person in your…read moreparty.* This is not disclosed when you book tickets for a show or reserve a table. OVERALL: The music is great, the vibe is great, the service and food are fine. It's just all about the ambiance at the tables (which is the entire club) and talent on stage! The tricky thing with venues that have a minimum order requirement is I feel compelled to rate them also then on what they're making you do, not just what the venue's real heart and soul is about. FOOD AND SERVICE: I've been here a few times now and the food and service are consistently 3 stars. It's a limited menu with entrées averaging around $30, apps and cocktails generally about $15. Some of what comes out doesn't actually match the description on the menu, which is further disappointment. But that's not why you go: It's all about the ambiance and the jazz music. I've been to some venues that require a minimum order and some that don't. My biggest issue is if it's a rule, it NEEDS to be communicated when you're paying for your tickets. It's currently not, and that's one of my biggest gripes. We first found out about this req only after paying $200+ for our non-refundable tickets, specifically, at our table when we opened our menus to order. (We'd bought 4 tickets as a gift; our friends were on a budget; and half of us weren't drinking, so we'd just planned to share an appetizer or two. None of us walked in expecting to drop an extra $40/person--an unpleasant surprise.) FYSA they also have a silence policy during shows, so if you want to chat, plan to arrive in advance of the show. Wasn't an issue for us and is very reasonable to expect, but noting here since it's also not actually mentioned on the website, and if you're new to the scene, you may not realize that. Just another helpful note to know before you go!

I had my first experience at Keystone Korner for the sold out Destin Conrad show - we had a great…read moretime and look forward to another opportunity to visit. The entry process into the venue was really straight forward and smooth - we arrived about 40 minutes ahead of the concert and were led very quickly to our seats at the bar. They were very well prepared for the event - there were alot of staff, bartenders, and waiters catering to guests needs. The food and drink options were really nice. I had the burger, which was GREAT, and my girlfriend had the brisket sandwich which she really enjoyed too. The fries might've been the highlight of the meal though; they were wonderfully seasoned and fresh. I kept it simple with a bottled beer and she had a reisling - no complaints at all on our drinks. Shoutout to our bartender; she was very attentive even though the space was completely sold out. I like that the majority of the seats in the venue have at least a partial view of the stage. For those seats that are out of stage view, there are plenty of TV screens scattered around and above the bar to give everyone a chance at viewing the stage. I do think that the sound quality could be improved - we sat a little ways away from stage and definitely fought through some distorted or unclear sound. Maybe a speaker or two in the back of the venue would help. Perhaps it was because Destin's show was very popular, but we had ALOT of trouble buying our tickets online. Their site stalled or crashed several times while we were trying to purchase tickets. Would've loved to have a smoother purchase experience. This place has alot of soul; it's a perfect date night spot. Would happily come back again to see other artists, musicans, and vocalists.

Visited An Die Musik for a live jazz set. It's a simple venue. Affordable tickets, decent customer…read moreservice and a space to just sit back and enjoy some good music. Smooth check in process, clean bathrooms and reasonably priced drinks. Solid experience

To all the live music lovers why aren't you here yet?…read moreImagine this, you're not in a concert hall, you're in what feels like your own dining room,feet up, sipping your favorite wine or tea, surrounded by good energy and live music. It's that intimate. This gem in Baltimore serves up live music with cozy seating and down-to-earth prices. The only catch? There's a flight of stairs, so it's not ideal for those who need accessible entry. But if you can make it up, it's worth every step. Baltimore show up, show love, and support your business. My lovely people

I visited Eubie Blake to see an exhibit of Megan Lewis's paintings (on view October 9-November 20,…read more2021) with a friend, and we were really blown away by the work in the gallery. I'll definitely return for another gallery visit (the exhibits/shows change all the time)! But Eubie Blake is more than a gallery, even during COVID times! It offers live music (Eubie Live!), classes, and events. It's not very clear to me what they're doing right now during COVID, and their website isn't great at providing information about their hours or how to visit (I wasn't sure, for example, if you needed to have a pre-selected time to visit the galleries during COVID or not - the answer is no). If you happen by and they're open, stop in! There's some really great art in those galleries! I hope to return for some jazz sometime soon!

How did I not know about this place? I went to attend a gala that was being held in the space and…read moregot to see the amazing exhibits they had in the gallery at the time. My understanding is they rotate and if they are anything like the one that was on display the night of the gala it is worth the visit. I not only got to take in an amazing event with some wonderful ballet dancers I also got to see some great art and take in some Baltimore history. Can't wait to come back for more things.

My daughters absolutely love their dance class at BSD. I have also had the pleasure of taking some…read moreof the adult classes taught by Miss Amy. She is a fabulous teacher. I love the way she formats the classes for the littlest dancers; besides a basic warmup, she incorporates a story into the class, which the Children get to act out in costumes EVERY WEEK! It is such an excellent way to expose children to dance, as dance is storytelling at its core. We love Miss Amy AND we LOVE BSD!!!!

My whole family loves Baltimore School of Dance! Amy makes…read moreyou feel like part of the family as soon as you walk in the door. My kids love the kids ballet classes. They get to dress up every class! I danced as a child and have found my skills improving beyond what I was formerly capable of. I cannot say enough about this place! We just love it!

What a lovely performance theatre, with such a lovely and helpful staff. I got the chance to see…read moreSanta Claus is Comin to town in January 2026. My first play of the year and my first time visiting Baltimore Center Stage. It certainly won't be my last. I'm not sure if there's a parking lot of this space, but plenty of street parking with no issues on a Saturday afternoon. clean bathrooms, nice mocktails and coffee at the concession stand. We were in a somewhat small theater, which worked out because every seat was a good one. I'll gladly return!

This was my first time at Center Stage, and it was a great experience from start to finish. I…read morebought my tickets online but was called a few days before the show by the box office about an upgrade to my seat. Customer service was wonderful from the box office, to the concessions, to the ushers. I was also easily able to find parking on the street a short walk away. I will definitely be keeping an eye out for other shows at this theater.

This is a review of the concert series/concert hall (there is a separate business on Yelp for the…read moreGeorge Peabody Library). (FYI in case you don't know: Peabody is JHU's music conservatory/school.) I attended my first concert at the Peabody Institute last weekend when we had some visitors in town. The concert we attended was a performance of the Peabody Symphony Orchestra. It was free, in the beautiful Miriam A Friedberg Concert Hall, and wonderful overall. It's a gorgeous venue and location for a classical music concert, and the Peabody musicians are so talented. The concert was wonderful. I'm planning on attending concerts in the future! What a wonderful place to hear classical music in the city! If you like/love classical music, want to support the Peabody students, or are in the area and want to try something new, check out their concerts and events page and take in a concert! We're lucky to have them in Baltimore!

The Peabody institute is a cool place to check out if you're in the Mount Vernon area. You're only…read moreallowed to visit the library, which looks amazing, with the 19th century architecture complete with card catalogs. It's also right along the Purple Line bus route.

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.

Great coffee, lunch, bar and venue on the spot of the old Red Emma's on North Avenue. A wide open…read morespace near MICA and the University of Baltimore. Would be good for a very casual meeting. Best thing here though is the biscuits. One of only a few places in Baltimore that has a biscuit worth a damn. It's huge, flaky and made into a sandwich with egg and sausage,...just awesome. Sausage is house made as well. I've never tried any other meal because it's my biscuit go to! Service is counter and very friendly.

Went to square dancing on 11/23 and had a surprisingly great time. The attendees seemed much more…read morediverse than I expected: not majority White, but the largest chunk was, fairly queer, and all ages (including a couple kids with their parents). The dance floor was full but enough space for all the dancing. The female caller was inclusive and direct, re-teaching steps when she saw some groups struggling, and she had great chemistry with her band. You really don't need to know anything about square dancing, she taught everything you needed to know. It was my first time square dancing, and although I was anxious about switching partners/dancing with strangers, it seemed like the caller took that into account: you start with just your partner, then find another couple, then you find two other couples, and all these formations ease you into switching partners. I was sweating by dance #2, but I stuck around until the band took a break after 1.5 hours. I had three complaints: her mic was not loud enough, the water machine was broken, and not enough chairs for folks taking a break. However, besides those concerns, square dancing made for a great, affordable date night.

Simply perfect. Show was about two hours of fun and…read moreinteractive magic/illusions w a stellar magician. Lots of guest interaction on every trick in a very cozy theater space. Drinks were really great and two were included w the ticket price. If u take someone Under 21, they can use the tickets to buy things from the magic store in the theater or drink fantastic mocktails. I can't say enough for the level of entertainment and value for the money. They could charge 100 dollars a ticket and it would still be a deal. I hope to go back again sometime!

Great show and cocktails! Can't wait to return. The service from arriving to leaving was wonderful!…read moreLoved how intimate it was.