Featured Events in Baltimore in October, 2024(December Updated)

You're invited to the October edition of Humanities in the Village, an event series in partnership with the Alexander Grass Humanities Institute at Johns Hopkins University, which aims to make scholarship publicly accessible. This month, the series features Dr. Peter Pomerantsev, author of How to Win an Information War: The Propagandist Who Outwitted Hitler. Investigative journalist Dave Troy will join Dr. Peter Pomerantsev in conversation. Audience Q&A after the reading—all are welcome! And while you’re there, pick up some recommended titles from Bird in Hand, and enjoy the offerings of nighttime beverages. Click here to order How to Win an Information War! Peter Pomerantsev is a senior fellow at Johns Hopkins University, where he co-directs the Arena Initiative. He is the author ofNothing is True and Everything is Possible: The Surreal Heart of the New Russia, which won the 2016 Royal Society of Literature Ondaatje Prize, and ofThis is Not Propaganda: Adventures in the War Against Reality. Dave Troy is an investigative journalist addressing threats to democracy. His background as a technologist and as a student of history gives him a unique perspective on current events. He writes a newsletter about the bigger themes behind the news, does frequent public speaking, and hosts a podcast where he researches and explores the history behind current events. He also works with researchers from around the world to understand disinformation (paper) and other threats to democracy using network analysis and other methods. Information Source: The Ivy Bookshop | eventbrite

Baltimore’s One Night Choir hosted by Charm City Sings: A Community Sing-Along Experience! Join Baltimore’s biggest community chorus for a special evening at The Winslow (inside Parker Metal Building) on October 29th from 7-9 pm, where music and community come together in perfect harmony. Doors open at 6:30pm Event begins at 7:00pm First Half: Learn a New Song with us! As we kick off the evening, the stage opens up to YOU. In a laid-back, pressure-free environment, we invite you to learn a brand new song alongside Charm City Sings members. Participation is entirely up to you—feel free to rock out with us and join in singing or simply soak in the sounds around you. And if you’re in the Halloween spirit, come dressed in your favorite costume. Best-dressed goes home with a prize! Second Half: Charm City Sings performs! Charm City Sings rounds off the evening with selections from their upcoming concert program. Led by the inimitable Heidi Ackerman, you know there's going to be great music to listen to while you enjoy a craft brew by M8 Beer! Grand Finale! We all raise our voices together in one final performance of our surprise song we learned during the first half. Community Vibes and Local Brews: This event is more than just singing; it's an opportunity to meet fellow Baltimore music lovers and connect with your Baltimore neighbors. Enjoy the local flavors of M8 Beer as you make new friends and discover the joy of community singing. No Experience? No Problem! Charm City Sings is a non-auditioned choir that thrives on the passion of music-lovers from all walks of life. We meet on Tuesday nights in Highlandtown and perform a wide variety of music across the city. Whether you're a seasoned singer or just love to hum along to the radio, we welcome you to join our community. Location: The Winslow is inside the Parker Metal Building at 333 W Ostend St, Baltimore, MD 21230. Free parking is available on site. The Hamburg Street light rail stop is one block away. M8 Beer will be served at The Winslow throughout the event. Come early or stay late to enjoy M8’s full dinner menu: 1399 S Sharp St, Baltimore MD 21230; diners should use the same parking lot. Join us for a night where every voice counts, and let's fill The Winslow with the vibrant spirit of Baltimore's community. See you there! For more information, email charmcitysings@gmail.com TICKETS: $22 - first drink included Information Source: Heidi Ackerman | eventbrite

Meghan Keane, founder of NPR's Life Kit, visits Bird in Hand in celebration of her warm, witty, and affirming self-help guide: Party of One! Subtitled Be Your Own Best Life Partner, Party of One engages with what it actually means to love yourself in a society built around the priority of the romantic relationship. It's the self-help book Meghan wished she'd had from the start--a deeply researched, encouraging guide to bridging the gap between knowing that being single is awesome and feeling and embodying it. We're so excited that Andrew Limbong, host of NPR's Book of the Day podcast, will join Keane in conversation. We hope you will join us for this event about being good company for ourselves, and one another. Click here to purchase Party of One! Meghan Keane is the author of Party of One: Be Your Own Bet Life Partner. She's also founder and supervising editor for NPR's Life Kit, which brings listeners advice and actionable information about personal finances, health, parenting, relationships and more. She is responsible for the editorial vision of Life Kit, which aims to serve NPR's larger mission of public service. Prior to founding Life Kit, Keane was a producer for NPR's award winning podcast Invisibilia. Keane is also a founding producer of NPR's TED Radio Hour. Andrew Limbong is a correspondent for NPR’s culture desk covering books and publishing. He’s also host of NPRs Book of the Day podcast, a daily show which collects the best author interviews from across the NPR newsroom. Information Source: The Ivy Bookshop | eventbrite

Join us for a tantalizing event in partnership with Sweet Gwendoline Gin! Monarque will be celebrating Halloween in style with intimate discoveries, interactive entertainment, and burlesque on the main stage. We will offer two ticket options. For $120: Start the evening with a three course meal, two Sweet Gwendoline cocktails, and the full range of wicked entertainment. Dinner reservations from 6 pm - 7 pm For $48: Enjoy a Sweet Gwendoline cocktail while you enjoy the burlesque stage performance from 9:00-10:00. Drinks keep flowing at Monarque and in the Elk Room for the afterparty! Ticket time starts at 8:30 pm *Delight and Bewitch is an event for guests 21 years of age and over. *Masks are available for purchase at the door *Price includes Tax and Gratuity Information Source: Atlas Restaurant Group | eventbrite