Baltimore will be full of captivating performances this weekend, from the touring production of “Hadestown” to a collaboration between the National Edgar Allan Poe Theatre and In The Dark Circus Arts.
Plus, attend some other fun events, like a Ukrainian egg-dyeing workshop and a celebration of Pi Day.
Check them all out in our weekend events roundup:
David W. Blight Free Lecture at Loyola University, Thursday, March 12, 6:30 p.m., McGuire Hall. Pulitzer Prize Winner David W. Blight delivers the 2026 Loyola University Maryland Humanities Symposium Keynote Address, continuing the theme of “Life, Liberty, and the Unfinished Work of Democracy.” Wright will explore the tension between the Declaration of Independence and Frederick Douglass’ landmark address, “What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?”
Saint Shrektrick’s Rave, Friday, March 13, 9 p.m., Baltimore Soundstage. It’s time to get out of the swamp and back on the dance floor—Shrek Rave is back.
Hadestown, Friday, March 13, and Saturday, March 14, Hippodrome Theatre. Join Orpheus as he travels way down under the ground to find Eurydice in the underworld. With music by Anaïs Mitchell, the show explores love, loss, hope, despair, balance, and bargaining.
Caesar/Americana, Friday, March 13, through Saturday, March 21, Fells Point Corner Theater. Come see this Motte & Bailey production, a musical adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic, “Julius Caesar”, by Hanna Folger. There will be a special Ides of March performance on March 15 at Boordy Vineyards in Hydes, MD at 6 p.m.
Pysanky Egg Dyeing, Saturday, March 14, 11 a.m., Creative Alliance. Ukrainian artist Halyna Mudryj will lead this workshop where participants will learn how to design and dye Easter eggs using a wax resist (batik) method.
Pi(e) Day, Saturday, March 14, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., Maryland Science Center. Celebrate the most mathematically delicious day of the year with pi(e)-themed activities at the Science Center.
Money Power Day, Saturday, March 14, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Poly-Western High School, Baltimore. Hosted by the CASH Campaign of Maryland, this free event is open to the public. A one-day financial education fair designed to help people tackle the financial questions they’ve been putting off (credit, debt, savings, banking, and more), this is a judgment-free zone with hands-on support. Families and kids welcome!
Night Circus, Saturday, March 14, 7–8:30 p.m., In The Dark Circus Arts, Baltimore. One night only, experience cirque performance, magic, and mind-reading by Alexander the Pretty Good for an evening of fun you’ll never forget! A first time collaboration between the National Edgar Allan Poe Theatre and In The Dark Circus Arts, get your tickets for this event here.
The Second Saturday S#!T Show feat. Bobby Ray, Saturday, March. 14, doors and happy hour at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m., Ottobar. Join host Mike Quindlen for a night of stand up comedy featuring Daniel MacFarland Jr., Caitlin Austin, Blaire Postman, and Ryan Lina.
4 the Revolution: A Community Artist Retreat, Sunday, March 15 through Saturday, March 21, The Voxel. During this weeklong offering, they’re bringing you the queer spring break camp of your dreams through creation, liberation, and celebration of trans joy and artistry. Rest, Restore, Revolt! Tickets available here.
