Feeling lucky, Baltimore? Charm City will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day this weekend with the annual Shamrock 5K Race, followed by a parade.
You can also expect some other fun events, including some theatrical premieres, a visit by comedian Sebastian Maniscalco, the youth-led STRUT fashion show, and more.
Check it all out in our weekend events roundup:
Best of Women: a Comedy Celebration, Thursday, March 13, 7 p.m. Peabody Heights Brewery. In celebration of Women’s History Month, Highwire Improv presents an action-packed, pay-what-you-can night of hilarious comedy from an all-female cast.
The Flower Queen, March 13 through March 29, Mercury Theatre. When a little girl is kept awake by a monster under her bed, the monster teaches her the alphabet’s magical original order. Written by Connor M. Kizer, the play is inspired by Robert Graves’ “The White Goddess.”
IMET Partner Event: Oyster Dissection Workshop, Friday, March 14, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., The Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology. Ever wondered what the insides of an oyster look like? In partnership with Towson University’s Sci Tech Lab, IMET invites you to come learn the anatomy of an oyster and dissect an oyster in real time with the Tracy Lab.
Sebastian Maniscalco, Friday, March 14, doors open at 6:30 p.m., event begins at 7:30 p.m., CFG Bank Arena. Comedian Sebastian Maniscalco is bringing his It Ain’t Right Tour to Baltimore.
Hedwig and The Angry Inch, March 14 through March 16, M&T Bank Exchange. Hedwig Schmidt, an East German rock singer and victim of a botched gender reassignment operation, tells her story of love, stardom, and betrayal. Iron Crow Theatre presents this production of “Hedwig and The Angry Inch,” written by John Cameron Mitchell, at the M&T Bank Exchange venue next to the Hippodrome Theatre.
Rarefied Air, March 14 through March 30, Strand Theater. In this play by Nina Foxx an affluent Black family shelters in place in Bellevue, Washington at the beginning of the pandemic. Parents Claire and Dante have to navigate what it means to keep their child safe when the murder of George Floyd ignites their teenage daughter’s activism.
Teen Financial Literacy Summit, Saturday, March 15, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Towson University Union Ballroom. Teens aged 12-16, accompanied by their adult guardians aged 18+, are invited to participate in the Associated Black Charities annual ABC Academy One Day Teen Financial Literacy Summit, presented by SECU. Participants will learn about essential financial topics such as job skills, entrepreneurship, budgeting, investing, philanthropy, and more.
The Dinner Detective Comedy Mystery Dinner Show, Saturday, March 15, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Baltimore Marriott Inner Harbor at Camden Yards. America’s largest interactive true crime mystery dinner theatre show is coming to Baltimore. Solve a hilarious mystery while you feast on a fantastic dinner.
STRUT XII: I’m On A New Level, Saturday, March 15, 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Baltimore Convention Center. The capstone showcase of AZIZA PE&CE’s Illuminate after-school program, STRUT is more than just a fashion show—it’s a powerful movement that uplifts marginalized voices, fosters confidence, and creates real pathways to success. This year’s event will bring together 2,000 attendees, including youth, families, community leaders, and local businesses, to witness the incredible talent and resilience of Baltimore’s young people. Read more in this Baltimore Fishbowl article.
Tribute to Duke Ellington, Saturday, March 15, 8 p.m., Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall. Baltimore Symphony Orchestra music director Jonathon Heyward will be the conductor for this tribute to the music of jazz composer and bandleader Duke Ellington.
St. Patrick 5K and Parade, Sunday, March 16, Celebrate St. Patrick in Baltimore! Mass will take place at 10:45 a.m. at the Basilica of the Assumption. The Shamrock 5K Race will follow at 1 p.m., and the Baltimore St. Patrick Parade at 2 p.m.
Mak Grgic, guitar, Sunday, March 16, 3:30 p.m., Second Presbyterian Church. Two-time Grammy-nominated artist Mak Grgic will join Community Concerts at Second for a free afternoon performance. Hailed as “imaginative and expressive” by the New York Times and praised for his “rapid-fire fingering and emotional passion,” Grgic performs contemporary works alongside traditional pieces from the Balkan Peninsula area of his native land.
Maryland Opera Heritage Series Concert, Sunday, March 16, 3 p.m., Church of the Redeemer. The concert will honor Susie and Sam Macfarlane, longtime supporters of the Baltimore Opera, and originators of the Opera Bears. The program will feature soprano Tasha Hokuao Koontz, mezzo-soprano Kate Jackman, and tenor Dane Suarez, in arias and duets from “Don Giovanni,” “Aïda,” “West Side Story,” and more.
The Millennium Tour, Sunday, March 16, doors open at 7 p.m., event begins at 8 p.m., CFG Bank Arena. Enjoy performances by Trey Songz, Omarion, Bow Wow, and others as The Millennium Tour makes its way to Baltimore.
Find more upcoming events in our March Events roundup.
