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

This Beginner Pole dance class is exactly what is says Beginner Pole ! Don't be shy - come and give pole dancing a try! One foot stays on the floor at all times. It's a fantastic way to have fun, stay active, and meet new friends. We can't wait to see you there! This is a true beginner class! Information Source: Fantasy Fitness | eventbrite

How it works: This 5K Challenge is You vs. You! We will have a designated route around Fort McHenry or can be accommodated for individuals on the treadmill.Record your baseline time the week of October 21st, train like you mean it for 6-weeks and come back the week of December 2nd ready to beat your time! (Options to train with a group, on your own or with a trainer)We will meet in the Fort Avenue lobby Mondays and Wednesdays at 5PM starting October 28th for group runs/walks.Program options: $25 Baseline Entry (inclubes T-Shirt, Run/Walk Club, Post-Training Event)$50 Baseline Entry + Programming (includes Mobility Workouts and Run Schedule)$100 for Baseline Entry + Programming + 2 Personal Training SessionsQuestions? Contact ellyn at egildea@merrittclubs.com. Information Source: Merritt Clubs | eventbrite

Join the EC Poetry and Prose Collective as they host a reading as a part of Free Fall Baltimore, with Zorina Exie Frey, Clifford Bernier, Blair Ewing, and Patti Ross! EC Poetry and Prose is a collective of poets and writers who believe in the power of language to convey truth and promote peace. Our members are spoken word artists, published authors, and new and emerging writers. https://ecpoetryandprose.org/about-us/ Zorina Exie Jerome Frey has over a decade of publishing experience. She has edited and published for Indiana University South Bend’s Michiana Monologues non profit organization serving annual titles of president, director, editor, and Public Relations Associate. As a poet, Zorina’s work has been recognized by The White House. She was a semi-finalist for the TV pilot, America’s Next Great Author. Her work has been published in Chicken Soup for the Soul: I’m Speaking Now, Shondaland, Filter.org, Voyage MIA, Worcester Business Journal, Analecta, and New Views on Gender. Her poems and short stories have won several South Florida Writers’ Association awards. As a performance artist, she has been featured at the Miami Book Fair, Broward College’s Music, Film, Literature and Arts Festival, Miami Dade College’s Arts & Letters Series, and Lip Service: True Stories Out Loud. Zorina is also a spoken word performer with a background in improv. She has acted in commercials, co-hosted PBS WNIT Television’s campaign, and hosted the Mid-Day Morning Drive for WSMK 99.1 FM Radio in Buchanan, Michigan. Her small press, I.W.A. Publications was nominated as Young Adult Teen Readers’ Best Indie Publisher in 2013. I.W.A. Publications specializes in SEO content, graphic design, video, and consulting aspiring writers and experts on book publishing. She also founded 45 Magazine Literary Journal, an online publication. Zorina graduated from Indiana University South Bend with a bachelor’s degree in Mass Communications/Journalism along with a Web Design certificate. She then earned a certificate in Literary Publishing from Emerson College. Zorina is also an MFA Creative Writing candidate of Converse University; she’s certified in Google Analytics and a contributing editor for South 85 Journal. Other Achievements: Pushcart Prize for Poetry, 2023 Clifford Bernier is a musician, his poetry naturally captivates sound on the page. Bernier explores philosophical questions, “Sound implies no sound/but what the waves imply/is not absence…” Other times he demonstrates words as musical notes—rhythm becomes prayer, piercing intonations are emphasis—ringing tones turn into chants. This book is a meditation seen through a spray of green ocean. With reverence to the natural world and its mysteries, we hear a poet singing through his soul. –Grace Cavalieri, Maryland Poet Laureate Blair Ewingis Executive Producer of Word Up Baltimore, a poetry CD produced in 1997 in honor of Baltimore’s 200th birthday, featuring 50 of Baltimore’s best poet-performers. His poems have been widely published in lit magazines and journals. He is the recipient of the 1999 Randall Jarrell Prize, awarded by the Southeastern Regional Poetry Society. His latest project Baltimore Sessions is available now on Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp. The album is available now.PattiRossgraduated from Washington, DC’s Duke Ellington School for the Performing Arts and The American University. Retiring from a career in technology Patti has rediscovered her love of writing and shares her voice as the poet and spoken word artist “little pi.” Her poems are published in various literary journals, PoetryXHunger website, Oyster River Pages: Composite Dreams Issue and several ekphrastic and nature anthologies. Her debut chapbook, St. Paul Street Provocations, was released in July 2021 by Yellow Arrow Publishing. Her poem Indemnity was nominated for the Pushcart Prize in 2021. She is the founder of EC Poetry and Prose collective. PattiRossgraduated from Washington, DC’s Duke Ellington School for the Performing Arts and The American University. Retiring from a career in technology Patti has rediscovered her love of writing and shares her voice as the poet and spoken word artist “little pi.” Her poems are published in various literary journals, PoetryXHunger website, Oyster River Pages: Composite Dreams Issue and several ekphrastic and nature anthologies. Her debut chapbook, St. Paul Street Provocations, was released in July 2021 by Yellow Arrow Publishing. Her poem Indemnity was nominated for the Pushcart Prize in 2021. She is the founder of EC Poetry and Prose collective. Information Source: The Ivy Bookshop | eventbrite

Join us on October 28, from 6-8 p.m., for a dynamic panel discussion featuring Ellen Lupton, Raquel Castedo, and Tony Venne, leading professionals in the field of publication design. Together, they will share their insights and experiences, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the creative and collaborative process involved in publishing books and periodicals. Ellen Lupton will discuss her personal journey and offer practical tips on designing your own books. Raquel Castedo will focus on art and artist books, highlighting the significance of designer-artist partnerships. Tony Venne will explore the collaborative relationship between designers and publishers, emphasizing key factors contributing to successful publications. Cara Ober, BmoreArt's publisher and editor-in-chief, will moderate the conversation. Note: We will be raffling off (2) $15.00 vouchers to R. House so don’t miss out! This event is part of AIGA Baltimore Design Month, hosted by MICA, BmoreArt, and AIGA Baltimore, and promoted in collaboration with the Soceity for History and Graphics (SoDA). Make sure to follow us! Instagrams:@aigabaltimore |@marylandinstitutecollegeofart | @bmoreart | @sodabaltimore AIGA Baltimore is thrilled to announce our Design Month events lineup: 10/19: IDEA Phase A one-day event organized by AIGA Baltimore's DEIA department, focused on promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in graphic design. 10/24: Sharing Spaces & Inspiring Change Co-hosted by AIGA Cleveland and AIGA Baltimore. 10/28: Crafting the Page An event at MICA, in collaboration with BmoreArt and AIGA Baltimore, and supported by the Society of Design Arts (SoDA). 10/26: Cashflow for Creatives Featuring special guest speakers Delano Saporu and Sarah Cornjego. Information Source: AIGA Baltimore | eventbrite

Bowling begins promptly at 7 p.m. Game time kickoff: 8:15 p.m. featuring the New York Giants vs. the Pittsburgh Steelers Giants vs Pittsburgh 4 lanes of Food , Fellowship & Fun Paraphernalia Raffle available to all that Pre register to Bowl $30.00 per person Bowlero. 9021 Baltimore ave. College Park, MD Information Source: College Park-Sandy Spring Alumni, Kappa Alpha Psi | eventbrite

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