The List: October 2025

Oct. 3-5: THE INTERNATIONAL EDGAR ALLAN POE FESTIVAL
Festivals. Nearly two centuries ago, Edgar Allan Poe is said to have stumbled out of a Fells Point tavern—either intoxicated or ill, the mystery remains—and within a few short days was pronounced dead at a local hospital. Now buried in an unmarked grave at Westminster Presbyterian Church on the edge of West Baltimore, the city has since become a mecca for diehard fans of the 19th-century poet, especially in October, when the International Edgar Allan Poe Festival kicks off not in Boston (his birthplace), Manhattan (where he allegedly wrote “The Raven”), or Philadelphia (where his career took off), but his final resting place.

For three days, join the Edgar Allan Poe House & Museum on Amity Street for a wide array of macabre festivities, from a masquerade ball, twilight cemetery tours, spooky film screenings, a costume contest, historic exhibitions, live music, and more. Edgar Allan Poe House & Museum, 203 N. Amity St. Sat. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free.

10/1-31: BALTIMORE BLAQ PRIDE
Festivals. Participate in a full month of cookouts, block parties, pageants, happy hours, and other festivities. Multiple locations. Times and prices vary. 

10/2: WORLD IS YOUR OYSTER FEST
Festivals. Join the Oyster Recovery Partnership and celebrate the rebounding populations of Chesapeake Bay oysters by slurping shells from more than 12 oyster farms and seafood restaurants, a shucking competition, live music, and more. B&O Railroad Museum, 901 W. Pratt St. 5:30 p.m. $110-135. 

10/2: HORROR AS QUEER
Lectures & Classes. Podcasting professor May Santiago looks at the influence and illustration of queerness in horror films. Maryland Center for History and Culture, 610 Park Ave. 6 p.m. Free. 

10/2-5: NEW/NEXT FILM FEST [Editor’s Pick]
Festivals. Now in its third year, this Baltimore Public Media festival features multiple nights of film screenings, Q&A panels, after-parties, and special appearances by local film folks like comedian-turned-actor Stavros Halkias. Charles Theatre, 1711 N. Charles St. Times & prices vary. 

10/2-5: THE WEDDING JESTER
Theater. In this play, a stand-up comedian confronts the director of Fiddler on the Roof over errors in the film’s script. Baltimore Theatre Project, 45 W. Preston St. Thurs.-Sat. 7:30 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m. $15-25.

10/3: MARITIME MAGIC
Festivals. Enjoy a festive fundraiser along the water with live music from New Orleans-based Dumpstaphunk and food from over 50 of the region’s top restaurants to benefit Living Classrooms. Frederick Douglass-Isaac Myers Maritime Park, 1417 Thames St. 6 p.m. $125.

TO 10/3: ROTUNDA ROCKS CONCERT SERIES
Music. On Friday nights, catch performances from local bands along with food, drink, and family-friendly games. The Rotunda, 711 W. 40th St. Fri. 6-9 p.m. Free.

10/3: MT. VERNON VIRTUOSI
Music. Enjoy a live lunchtime concert by this chamber-music troupe. Enoch Pratt Free Library, 400 Cathedral St. 12 p.m. Free. 

10/3: SHANE GILLIS LIVE
Comedy. This brazen comedian and Tires actor delivers his latest stand-up routine. CFG Bank Arena, 201 W. Baltimore St. 8 p.m. $61-136. 

10/3: CULTURALLY CURATED [Editor’s Pick]
Festivals. Join the Lewis Museum for this Friday-night festival, featuring live music, food trucks, and local art from the Black Genius Art Show. Reginald F. Lewis Museum, 830 E. Pratt St. 7-10 p.m. $20.30. 

10/3-11/2: INTERIOR ARCHITECTURES [Editor’s Pick]
Exhibitions. Curated by Baltimore Beat arts-and-culture editor Teri Henderson, this new exhibition focus on the construction of our inner worlds and features the drawing-based artworks of Vinnie Hager and the sculptural paintings of Emma Childs—two of the city’s most up-and-coming artists. Current Space, 421 N. Howard St. Sat. 1-5. Free. 

10/3-5:. NOBODY IS EVER MISSING [Editor’s Pick]
Theater. The experimental Mind On Fire music collective presents this bold, new, outdoor opera inspired by its namesake novel, taking place at sunset on the Stony Run Trail. Stony Run Trail, 3904 Linkwood Rd. 7 p.m. Free. 

10/3-5: GOSPEL WITH AUDACITY
Theater. This gospel comedy digs into all the laughter, joy, and music of a Baptist congregation. Arena Players, Inc., 801 McCulloh St. 8-10 p.m. $32.84-38.09. 

10/3-5 & 9-12: MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS [Editor’s Pick]
Theater. Agatha Christie’s classic murder-mystery novel comes to life aboard the the Manor Mill Playhouse’s own Orient Express. David Niven Theater, 1500 Glencoe Rd. Thurs.-Sat. 7:30 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. $20-27.50. 

10/3-31: ZOO BOO!
Family. Ring in the spooky season at the zoo with fall festivities every weekend, including a pumpkin patch, hay maze, and trick-or-treating. Maryland Zoo, 1 Safari Pl. Fri.-Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free-$33.

TO 10/4: BACK TO THE REAL WORLD
Exhibits. See this solo multimedia show of travel-inspired artworks by local street artist Mike Byson. Atrium Artspace, 2029 Maryland Ave. Wed.-Thurs. 1-4 p.m. Free. 

10/4: ARTS IN THE PARK
Festivals. At this annual Brooklyn Park celebration, join local creatives for live entertainment, art activities, vendors, and family fun. Chesapeake Arts Center, 194 Hammonds Ln. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. 

10/4: OTTOBAR’S 28TH BIRTHDAY BASH [Editor’s Pick]
Music. Celebrate this cherished music mainstay with food trucks, a flea market, and a concert lineup along the waterfront, featuring local bands like Pinkshift, PLRS, Outcalls, and more. Inner Harbor Amphitheater, 201 E. Pratt St. 12-8 p.m. Free. 

10/4: LIT: HOMAGE TO OUR ANCESTORS
Theater. This multi-disciplinary literary event honors Afro-Haitian heritage and cultural traditions. Le Mondo, 406 N. Howard St. 5:30-8:30 p.m. $25-55. 

10/4: WHITNEY CUMMINGS
Comedy. This actor, comedian, and podcast host performs her new stand-up tour. The Lyric, 140 W. Mount Royal Ave. 7 p.m. $50.90-91.55. 

10/4-5: OPEN STUDIO TOUR [Editor’s Pick]
Exhibits. Over the past 37 years, this citywide event gives attendees a behind-the-scenes look inside the studios of Baltimore’s most talented artists. Locations vary. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 

10/4-5: JURASSIC PARK IN CONCERT
Music. Watch this iconic dinosaur film come to life with a live performance of John Williams’ iconic score. Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, 1212 Cathedral St. Sat. 7:30 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m. $46-86. 

10/4-11/7: PIANO
Exhibits. Baltimore-based artist Kristin Putchinski reimagines the grand piano as more than just a musical instrument in this collection of interdisciplinary artworks. Gallery CA, 440 E. Oliver St. Mon.-Fri. 12-4 p.m.

10/4-8/31/26: FANTASTIC REALITIES [Editor’s Pick]
Exhibits. In this otherworldly exhibition, these surreal artworks challenge what’s real and navigate time and space. American Visionary Art Museum, 800 Key Hwy. Wed.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free-$15.95.

10/5: OUTSIDE IN [Editor’s Pick]
Festivals. At The Compound in East Baltimore, explore the boundless creativity of this DIY arts hub through this new on-site series, featuring exhibitions, film screenings, workshops, live music, a vendor market, Narcan training, and more. The Compound, 2239 Kirk Ave. 3-11 p.m. Free. 

10/5: GIL AND ORLI SHAHAM
Music. This powerhouse sibling duo performs works a collection of classic-music works. Shriver Hall, 3400 N. Charles St. 5:30 p.m. $48. 

10/5: VIOLENT FEMMES
Music. This popular post-punk band perform in Mount Vernon on their new tour. The Lyric, 140 W. Mount Royal Ave. 8 p.m. $57.65-143.35. 

TO 10/6: CHARM CITY FRINGE [Editor’s Pick]
Festivals. Don’t miss this series of wacky and wonderful theater performances, late-night shows, music, and exhibitions with everything from grandma drag to beer and ballet. The Peale, 225 Holliday St. Times vary. $20-210.

10/6: RENEÉ RAPP
Music. This rising pop star performs outside in Columbia. Merriweather Post Pavilion, 10475 Little Patuxent Pkwy., Columbia. 8 p.m. $42-299. 

TO 10/7: THE STRENGTH TO BE JOYFUL
Exhibits. Explore feel-good works by painter Mary Proctor, known for her painted doors lovingly adorned with flea market trinkets. American Visionary Art Museum, 800 Key Hwy. Wed.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free-$15.95. 

10/8: UNEXPECTED MAGIC [Editor’s Pick]
Theater. This Stoop Storytelling event features stories of radical reciprocity and relationships that change lives. Shriver Hall, 3400 N. Charles St. 7 p.m. Free. 

10/8: DESIRE
Music. This talented Canadian troupe performs this electronic brand of “dark disco.” Metro Baltimore, 1700 N. Charles St. 8 p.m. $25.75. 

10/9: DINING OUT FOR LIFE
Food & Drink. Fan-favorite local restaurants like Gertrude’s, Silver Queen Cafe, and Artifact Coffee host a meal to support HIV service organizations. Locations, times, & prices vary. 

TO 10/10: LINDA DAY CLARK
Exhibitions. View the work of this Baltimore-born photographer, known for artfully capturing the everyday life of African Americans. Morgan State University, James E. Lewis Museum of Art, 2201 Argonne Dr. Tues.-Fri. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. 

10/10: ART IN OVERDRIVE! [Editor’s Pick]
Fundraisers & Galas. Celebrate 10 years of Motor House with a fun-filled evening of art, music, and community. Motor House, 120 W. North Ave. 6 p.m.-1 a.m. Prices vary. 

10/10: THE WAILERS
Music. The legendary former members of Bob Marley’s iconic troupe recently made a comeback with a few new faces to reignite that timeless reggae sound. The Recher, 512 York Rd., Towson. 8 p.m. $41.89. 

10/10: EMO NITE RETURNS!
Music. Dance the night away to only the best emo tracks by top artists, old and new. Ottobar, 2549 N. Howard St. 9 p.m. $24.26. 

10/10-11: OKTOBEARFEST
Food & Drink. For two days, enjoy animal encounters, unlimited beer sampling, live music, and vendors at the zoo. Maryland Zoo, 1 Safari Pl. Fri. 6-10 p.m., Sat. 1-6 p.m. $35-250. 

10/10-12: SUBSCAPE [Editor’s Pick]
Festivals. Celebrate the city’s DIY underground music scene with three nights of concerts from more than 60 local punk, metal, indie, rock, and experimental bands. Locations & times vary. Free. 

10/10-12: FELLS POINT FUN FESTIVAL
Festivals. This beloved street festival fills the Thames Street waterfront with live music, local food, and more. Thames St. Fri. 5-9 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Free.

10/10-12: ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST
Theater. Alessandro Stradella’s brand-new, biblical opera comes to life on stage. Theatre Project, 45 W. Preston St. Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2:30 p.m. $25-25. 

10/10 & 12: TOSCA
Theater. Puccini’s dramatic opera follows the thrills of a love triangle set in a politically tense Rome. Towson University, 8000 York Rd., Towson. Fri. 6:30 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. Free.

10/10-31: GARBAGE QUEST [Editor’s Pick]
Theater. The Baltimore Rock Opera Society presents its latest production, inspired by retro video games, set in a fantastical pixelated world, and featuring semi-improvisational performances with live music by a house band. 1915 Maryland Ave Thurs.-Sat. 7 & 9 p.m. $25-100. 

TO 10/11: SWIMMING POOL
Exhibits. See new paintings and a site-specific installation by ultramarathon open-water swimmer Katie Pumphrey, connecting her experiences in the water to human perseverance. Creative Alliance, 3134 Eastern Ave. Tues.-Thurs. 12-5 p.m. Free. 

TO 10/11: THE BRAVE: AFFIRMING POWER, PRESENCE, & POSSIBILITY
Exhibitions. Inspired by the lyrics of Danielle Ponder’s “Some of Us Are Brave,” this collection features artists exploring the complexities of Black freedom. Galerie Myrtis, 2224 N. Charles St. Tues.-Wed. by appointment, Thurs.-Sat. 2-6 p.m. Free. 

10/11: SPOOKY SCIENCE
Family. Let the kids conduct festive experiments like exploding jack-o-lanterns and creating monsters. Maryland Science Center, 601 Light St. 12-4 p.m. Free-$29.95. 

10/11: UNITED WAY CENTENNIAL BENEFIT CONCERT
Music. Grammy award-winning rapper Common headlines this fundraiser, along with performances by other artists, including the Baltimore City College Choir. Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, 1212 Cathedral St. 7 p.m. $53-703.

10/11: JIMMIE’S CHICKEN SHACK
Music. This Annapolis rock band performs for home-state fans in Towson. The Recher, 512 York Rd., Towson. 8 p.m. $25.69.

TO 10/12: TOPDOG/UNDERDOG
Theater. This Pulitzer Prize-winning play tells the story of two Black brothers, Lincoln and Booth, surviving together amidst poverty and sibling rivalry. Spotlighters Theatre, 817 St. Paul St. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. $24. 

10/12: FRANK SOLIVAN & DIRTY KITCHEN
Music. This esteemed Mid-Atlantic musician fuses bluegrass, country, jazz, and blues. Stages Music Arts, 10 Stenerson Ln., Cockeysville. 2:30 p.m. $39.19. 

10/12: RACHMANINOFF VESPERS
Music. A choral performance of Rachmaninoff’s “All-Night Vigil” is performed with Ukrainian pronunciation. Baltimore Basilica, 409 Cathedral St. 4 p.m. Free-$52.

10/15: FIRST TASTE OF BALTIMORE
Fundraisers & Galas. Teach for America introduces its newest corps of educators with local food, drinks, and music. M&T Bank Stadium, 1101 Russell St. 5:30 p.m. $150-200.

10/15-18: GARDEN GLOW
Exhibits. Stroll through the Ladew gardens filled with illuminated jack-o-lanterns and sculptures made by local artists with live music and food-and-drink. Ladew Topiary Gardens, 3535 Jarrettsville Pke., Monkton. 5-9 p.m. $10-50.

10/15-11/9: THE PECULIAR PATRIOT [Editor’s Pick]
Theater. Funny and fearless, Liza Jessie Peterson’s timely one-woman show analyzes the impact of mass incarceration in the United States. Baltimore Center Stage, 700 N. Calvert St. Times vary. $10-60. 

TO 10/16: LIVING WITH IT
Exhibits. A solo showing of photography by Liam Davis explores the evasive nature of time. Goya Contemporary Gallery, 3000 Chestnut Ave. Tues.-Fri. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat. 12-4 p.m. Free. 

TO 10/16: IN A MATTER OF TIME
Exhibits. View vintage panoramic photographs by internationally acclaimed photographer Lynn Silverman. Goya Contemporary Gallery, 3000 Chestnut Ave. Tues.-Fri. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat. 12-4 p.m. Free. 

10/16: THEN & NOW [Editor’s Pick]
Lectures & Classes. Enjoy a conversation with photojournalist Webster Phillips about Black photography and the new exhibit, The Daily Hustle. The Baltimore Museum of Industry, 1415 Key Hwy. 6:30-8 p.m. Free-$15. 

10/16: COCKTAILS AT THE CONSERVATORY [Editor’s Pick]
Fundraises & Galas. Support this architecture wonder by ogling at all of the plants and sipping seasonal-inspired cocktails by some of the city’s best bartenders.. Rawlings Conservatory, 3100 Swann Dr. 6:30 p.m. 

10/16: JOSHUA DAVIS CLARK
Lectures & Classes. This UB professor talks about his new book on his police misconduct during the Civil Rights movement and the activists who fought back. Red Emma’s, 3128 Greenmount Ave. 7 p.m. Free-$27.95. 

10/16-19: DISNEY ON ICE
Theater. From Moana to Mickie, see your favorite Disney characters skating to the classic tunes live on the ice. CFG Bank Arena, 201 W. Baltimore St. Times & prices vary. 

10/16-11/2: VESPER [Editor’s Pick]
Theater. This surrealist Acme Corporation play explores humanity’s relationship to the nighttime as a metaphor for navigating personal and societal darkness. The Voxel, 9 W. 25th St. Times & prices vary. 

10/17-19: MARYLAND FALL HOME & GARDEN SHOW
Festivals. Explore an array of indoor and outdoor décor and design vendors for inspiration on refreshing your own home. Maryland State Fair, 2200 York Rd., Timonium. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Free-$9.

10/17-19: RARE & OBSCURE BEER FESTIVAL
Food & Drink. This annual fete draws the most serious beer lovers for elusive brews form near and far. Max’s Taphouse, 737 S. Broadway. 11:30 a.m. Free. 

10/17-19: BALTIMORE COMIC-CON
Festivals. Comic-book lovers and fan-favorite characters come together to meet writers, illustrators, influencers, and more. Baltimore Convention Center, 1 W. Pratt St. Fri. 1-7 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $31.49-190.49. 

10/17-11/23: HAIR
Theater. This musical unlike any other is set during the Vietnam War with a touch of psychedelic rock-and-rock and a defiant war-cry for peace. Vagabond Players, 806 S. Broadway. Times vary. $12-30. 

10/17-11/2: THE PASTOR’S ANNIVERSARY
Music. This brand-new play combines the beauty of gospel music with a comedic twist. Arena Players, Inc., 801 McCulloh St. Times & prices vary. 

10/18: BALTIMORE RUNNING FESTIVAL [Editor’s Pick]
Sports. Now in its 25th year, this multi-race event runs across the city, ending with a finish line full of fun. Locations, times, & prices vary. thebaltimoremarathon.com.

10/18: DANDIES ON DISPLAY
Exhibits. In honor of this year’s Met Gala theme, explore the strategic use of Black Dandyism during the Harlem Renaissance as tools of asserting agency and sophistication in the face of deeply entrenched racism. Maryland Center for History & Culture, 610 Park Ave. 11 a.m. $15-30. 

10/18: BEERS AND FEAR MARKET
Festivals. For one day, raise a pint and shop all things Halloween, from spooky trinkets to chilling tchotchkes, all locally made. Peabody Heights Brewery, 401 E. 30th St. 12-5 p.m.

10/18: MARYLAND SPICY CON
Festivals. Fire up your tastebuds with samplings of local and national hot sauces, with plenty of bottles for purchase. Maryland State Fairgrounds, 2200 York Rd., Timonium. 12-5 p.m. $11-15. 

10/18: WHISKEY ON THE WATERFRONT
Food & Drink. Sip on Sagamore whiskey with live music, food trucks, and views from the Baltimore Peninsula. Sagamore Distillery, 301 E. Cromwell St. 12-6 p.m. Free. 

TO 10/19: MARYLAND RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL
Festivals. Be transported to a world of old-time whimsy with everything from turkey legs to medieval sword fights during this beloved annual festival in Anne Arundel County. 1821 Crownsville Rd., Crownsville. Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. $11.82-310.91. 

TO 10/19: PSYCHEDELICATESSEN
Exhibitions. Take a trip into the cartoon universe of NYC artist Steve Marcus with his new series of Jewish pop art inspired by 1960s psychedelic hippie culture. Jewish Museum of Maryland, 15 Lloyd St. Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Mon.-Wed. 12-4 p.m. Free-$10. 

TO 10/19: JANE AUSTEN’S PERSUASION
Theater. This adaptation by Sarah Rose Kearns’s follows the resilient Anne Elliot in Regency-era England, complete with Austen’s signature sharp humor. Chesapeake Shakespeare Company, 7 S. Calvert St. Times vary. $31-69.

10/19: MYSTICAL MAGICAL VINTAGE MARKET
Festivals. Don your most enchanting garb and wade through a charming market full of handmade creations, vintage vendors, and kids’ activities. Emma’s tea Spot, 5500 Harford Rd. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. 

10/19-11/16: ART [Editor’s Pick]
Theater. In this Tony Award-winning comedy set in modern-day Paris, a long-time friendship changes after the purchase of a questionable artwork. Everyman Theatre, 315 W. Fayette St. $5-97. 

10/21: MEDIUMS, MAGICIANS, & THE OUIJA BOARD [Editor’s Pick]
Lectures & Classes. Learn about the local history of mediums, the Ouija Board, and a group of amateur magicians, the Demons Club. Enoch Pratt Free Library, 400 Cathedral St. 6:30 p.m. Free.

10/22-23: SOUR BEEF FESTIVAL [Editor’s Pick]
Festivals. Celebrate Octoberfest with a traditional Baltimore sour beef feast at the Zion Church of Baltimore’s historic hall or outdoor garden with German beer and wine, live music, and more. Zion Church of the City of Baltimore, 400 E. Lexington St. Wed.-Thurs. 4-8 p.m. $27.

10/23: SIGNS, SYMBOLS, & STRANGE HAPPENINGS
Theater. Baltimoreans share stories about the strange, magical, and the possibly otherworldly in this spooky night with Stoop Storytelling. 2640 Space, 2640 St. Paul St. 7 p.m. $25.

10/23-24: ARBOORETUM
Family. Take moonlit nature walks, creep through spooky trails, and see the Cylburn mansion decked out in Halloween decor. Cylburn Arboretum, 4915 Greenspring Ave. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Prices vary.

10/24: TOWN MOUNTAIN
Music. This alt-country Asheville band brings its Appalachian spirit to Federal Hill.  The 8×10, 10 E. Cross St. 7 p.m. $24.72. 

10/24: PRESSING STRINGS
Music. These Annapolis natives perform their rootsy rock with up-and-coming pop Baltimore artist Enslow. The Recher, 512 York Rd., Towson. 8 p.m. $25.69. 

10/24: LITTLE FEAT
Music. This iconic California rock band brings hits like “Willin’” and “Dixie Chicken” to the Mount Vernon stage. The Lyric, 140 W. Mount Royal Ave. 8 p.m. $55.15-350.44.

10/24: PUMPKINS ON THE GREEN
Family. Enjoy a harvest hangout with live music, local food, craft cocktails, a silent auction, and animal encounters to benefit this county greenspace. Irvine Nature Center, 11201 Garrison Forest Rd., Owings Mills. Times & prices vary.

10/24-25: KEVIN NEALON
Comedy. Saturday Night Live emeritus, comedian, and actor Kevin Nealon brings his reliably dry humor to his latest stand-up routine. Magooby’s Joke House, 9603 Deereco Rd., Timonium. 7 & 9:30 p.m. $29.99-86.99. 

TO 10/25: UNIDOS EN EL ARTE
Exhibits. A culmination of works by local Latinx and Caribbean artists showcasing how the community transforms hardships into creation. Creative Alliance, 3134 Eastern Ave. Tues.-Sat. 12-5 p.m. Free. 

TO 10/25: STUDIO COMPANION
Exhibitions. See how a simple object became a cherished pet for painter Raoul Middleman in this new exhibit. Raoul Middleman Studio Museum, 943 N. Calvert St. Sat. 2-4 p.m. by appt. Free. 

10/25: THE GREAT HALLOWEEN LANTERN PARADE [Editor’s Pick]
Festivals. Watch a procession of glowing lanterns during this beloved Creative Alliance tradition at Patterson Park, with a Dia De Los Muertos festival throughout the afternoon. Patterson Park. Festival: 4 p.m. Parade: 7 p.m. Free. 

10/25: THE WALTERS GALA [Editor’s Pick]
Fundraisers & Galas. Dine in the galleries surrounded by magnificent works of art to benefit this cultural institution. The Walters Art Museum, 600 N. Charles St. 6 p.m. $150+.

10/25: EVENING ON THE FALLS [Editor’s Pick]
Galas & Fundraisers. Celebrate 15 years of Blue Water Baltimore’s fight for clean water with an oyster bar, delicious drinks, raffles, and an award ceremony. True Chesapeake, 3300 Clipper Mill Rd. 6-9 p.m. $150-1800. 

10/25: BALTIMORE SQUARE DANCE
Dance. Dancers of every skill level are invited to try out new moves to guided instruction. Mobtown Ballroom, 30 W. North Ave. 6:30-10:30 p.m. Free-$20. 

10/25: HALLOWEEN BALTIMORE [Editor’s Pick]
Music. The city’s biggest annual Halloween fete brings costumed Baltimoreans into this harborside institution for a rooftop dance party, planetarium DJ sets, and an immersive IMAX experience. Maryland Science Center, 601 Light St. 7 p.m.-1 a.m. $61.65-110.62. 

10/25: DOORS OPEN BALTIMORE [Editor’s Pick]
Festivals. For one day only, get special entrance to Baltimore’s bounty of historic architectural buildings and learn about their chapters in local history. Locations vary. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. & 1-5 p.m. Free.

10/25-12/20: HOUSE OF MELO [Editor’s Pick]
Exhibitions. Baltimore native Carmelo Anthony presents this landmark exhibition on the occasion of his induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame, featuring artifacts and mementos that showcase his impact on sports, style, and social justice. Enoch Pratt Free Library, 400 Cathedral St. Mon.-Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. prattlibrary.org. FREE

10/26: HAUNTED PEALE
Exhibits. Visit one of the nation’s oldest museums to see what spooky surprises linger from its 211-year history. The Peale, 225 Holliday St. 1-4 p.m. $25. 

10/26: TAILS ON THE RAILS
Family. Bring your pets for a ride to Carroll Park on the Mile One Express, with a costume contest and “Yappy Hour.” B&O Railroad Museum, 901 W. Pratt St. 2-5 p.m. $20. 

10/26: TALES OF POE
Music. The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra presents this eerie performance in haunting tribute to Edgar Allen Poe. Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, 1212 Cathedral St. 3 p.m. $35-109.

10/26: END IT ‘WRONG SIDE OF HEAVEN’ RELEASE [Editor’s Pick]
Music. This fast-rising Baltimore hardcore band celebrates the release of their highly anticipated new album, with opening acts Torn Apart and Hold My Own. Baltimore Soundstage, 124 Market Pl. 6 p.m. Sold out. baltimoresoundstage.com.

TO 10/29: PIECING AND PASTING AND OTHER MATERIALS RELATED TO JANE AUSTEN
Exhibits. In celebration of 250 years since Jane Austen’s birth, view a collection of materials inspired by her work. Goucher College, 1021 Dulaney Valley Rd. Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free.

10/29: WITCH’S BREW
Lectures & Classes. Explore the history of local witchcraft with true stories and folklore from across the state. Enoch Pratt Free Library, 400 Cathedral St. 6:30 p.m. Free.

10/29: SUN RA ARKESTRA HALLOWEEN FREAKOUT
Music. Come in costume to this ghoulish gathering featuring spiritual performances from this cosmic and iconic jazz group. Keystone Korner, 1350 Lancaster St. 7 p.m. $50-65. 

10/30: HALLOWEEN TODDLER TIME
Family. Bring the kids to decorate mini pumpkins, participate in a costume parade, and trick-or-treat throughout the Pigtown museum. B&O Railroad Museum, 901 W. Pratt St. 10 a.m. $12-20. 

10/30: THE BIG DRAW FESTIVAL
Lectures & Classes. Artists of all skill levels are invited to sketch their way through the art museum alongside live music from the Peabody Institute. The Walters Art Museum, 600 N. Charles St. 6 p.m. Free.

10/31: A TELL-TALE HALLOWEEN
Exhibits. View artifacts, manuscripts, a short film, and more from the library’s Edgar Allan Poe Collection. Enoch Pratt Free Library, 400 Cathedral St. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. 

10/31: BMORE HORROR CLUB HALLOWEEN PARTY
Festivals. Break out your best costume for an epic evening dance party with DJ Nicholai Metroshock. Peabody Heights Brewery, 401 E. 30th St. 6-10 p.m. Free.

10/31-11/1: BILLY STRINGS
Music. Following the release of his latest album, this Grammy-winning bluegrass musician performs his cult-followed tunes downtown. CFG Bank Arena, 201 W. Baltimore St. 7:30 p.m. $58-102. cfgbankarena.com.

10/31-11/1: CHOCOLATE COVERED ROCKY HORROR [Editor’s Pick]
Theater. This sexy, spooky performance of the classic horror comedy features an African American Shadow-cast ensemble. Baltimore Center Stage, 700 N. Calvert St. 8:30 p.m. $40. 

10/31-11/2: ALONE
Theater. An aptly gothic stage brings Poe’s classic stories to life, including “Alone,” “The Raven,” “A Dream Within a Dream,” and “Annabel Lee.” Fri. 7:30 p.m., Sat. 2 &  7:30 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m. $25. 

TO 11/1: OKTOBERFEST
Food & Drink. Local artists showcase their takes on beer steins and wine goblets in time for fall, with the ceramics available for purchase. Baltimore Clayworks, 5707 Smith Ave. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun.-Mon. 12-5 p.m. Free.

TO 11/1: VOLUME 10: DISMANTLED
Exhibits. The Bureau of Queer Art presents a collection of works exploring the intimacy, vulnerability, and rebellion of queerness. Maryland Art Place, 218 W. Saratoga St. Tues.-Sat. 12-4 p.m. Free.

TO 11/9: EXTREME HEAT
Exhibitions. See the work of fellows who are collaborating with Johns Hopkins University and local public health officials about the growing threat of increasing temperatures. Crow’s Nest, 116 W. Mulberry St. Sun. 1-5 p.m. Free. 

TO 11/15: RICHARD AYODEJI IKHIDE
Exhibitions. A collection of new works by this Nigerian-born, London-based artist are on view in Bolton Hill. CPM Gallery, 1512 Bolton St. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. by appt. Free. 

TO 12/10: FREDERICK CORNELIUS ALSTON
Exhibitions. In commemoration of the life and work of this African-American artist and educator, view paintings by Alston and others from the early 20th century. James E. Lewis Museum of Art, 2201 Argonne Dr. Tues.-Fri. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. 

TO 12/22: BALTIMORE FARMERS MARKET
Festivals. Maryland’s largest farmers market brings the community together with local farms, food vendors, and live performances. Saratoga & Holliday St. Sun. 7 a.m.-12 p.m. Free. 

TO 12/31: COLLECTIVE ACTION
Exhibitions. Explore the effort to improve organized labor throughout the 21st century through the stories and experiences of working Baltimoreans. Baltimore Museum of Industry, 1415 Key Hwy. Wed.- Sun., 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. 

TO 1/4/26: DECONSTRUCTING NATURE
Exhibitions. This collection of over 50 19th-century works on paper explores artist roles in transforming the environment into an industrial resource. Baltimore Museum of Art, 10 Art Museum Dr. Wed.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Free. 

TO 1/11/26: SOULFUL CREATURES
Exhibitions. View nearly 100 ancient animals from the Egyptian collection of the Brooklyn Museum and 10 works from our very own Walters Art Museum. Walters Art Museum, 600 N. Charles St. Wed.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 1-8 p.m. Free.

TO 2/15/26: MODERNISMS
Exhibitions. Explore modernist works of 14 Jewish artists, many from Baltimore, including Florence H. Austrian, Gladys Goldstein, and more. Jewish Museum of Maryland, 15 Lloyd St. Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Mon.-Wed. 12-4 p.m. Free. 

TO 2/15/26: PAWS ON PARCHMENT
Exhibitions. See how cats were depicted in medieval manuscripts as beloved pets, hunters, and important symbols in the period’s culture. The Walters Art Museum, 600 N. Charles St. Wed.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 1-8 p.m. Free. 

TO 2/26: DAILY HUSTLE: THE PHOTOGRAPHS OF I. HENRY PHILLIPS , SR.
Exhibits. This collection of images by iconic photographer I. Henry Phillips Sr. depicts Black Baltimoreans at work, curated by his grandson, Webster Phillips. Baltimore Museum of Industry, 1415 Key Hwy. Tues.-Sun. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free-$15. 

TO 3/8/26: ENGAGING THE ELEMENTS: POETRY IN NATURE
Exhibitions. View photographs, prints, drawings, and textiles illustrating air, water, earth, and fire against broader themes of ecological awareness and preservation. Baltimore Museum of Art, 10 Art Museum Dr. Wed-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Free. 

TO 3/8/26: THE WAY OF NATURE: ART FROM JAPAN, CHINA, AND KOREA
Exhibitions. A collection of more than 40 Japanese, Chinese, and Korean artworks explore the many intersections of nature. Baltimore Museum of Art, 10 Art Museum Dr. Wed.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Free. 

TO 4/27/26: TITAN
Exhibitions. Through rare photos and artifacts, take an in-depth look into the life of Maryland native Reginald F. Lewis, the first African American to lead a billion-dollar company. Reginald F. Lewis Museum, 830 E. Pratt St. Mon., Thurs.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 12-5 p.m. Free. 

ONGOING: LATIN AMERICAN ART/ARTE LATINOAMERICANO
Exhibitions. For the first time, see over 200 artworks from the museum’s collection from South, Central, and North America and the Caribbean in one space. The Walters Art Museum, 600 N. Charles St. Wed.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thurs. 1-8 p.m. Free.