With temps dipping and daylight savings upon us, the outdoor events are starting to go into hibernation. But there’s still a last chance to stock up, as the Baltimore Craft Beer Festival and a Baltimore Station Chili Cookoff are among the largest gatherings of the weekend. Elsewhere, check out comedy at the Lyric, Broadway at the Hippodrome and exhibitions celebrating Black women at the Peale and Eubie Blake Center. Here’s the rundown:
Kountry Wayne & Friends: 8 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 5 at The Lyric. After making a name with videos, the Georgia comedian known for catch phrases such as “Let that sizzle in your spirit” is taking to the stage in Baltimore.
Yasmin Williams w/ Amadou Kouyate: 8 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 5 at Creative Alliance. Country guitarist Williams comes to Baltimore in support of her second album “Urban Driftwood.” She’s joined by a kora and djembe player in Kouyate.
In Plain Sight(site): 8-10 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 5 at at Le Mondo. The immersive, multimedia performance series returns for its fourth editon during the pandemic.
Rock Your Socks 5K: Sat., Nov. 6 at Pattterson Park. Pull up the most creative socks you’ve got and head out for a one-mile run or 5K at this Healthcare for the Homeless-organized event. It all raises money to end homelessness in Baltimore.
2021 Baltimore Craft Beer Festival: 12-5 p.m. on Sat., Nov. 6, at Canton Waterfront Park. Dozens of local breweries gather in Canton to raise a glass and let all comers taste their work. Plus, music curated by DelFest, food trucks and more.
Stars, Stripes & Chow…Chili Edition: 1-4:30 p.m. on Sat., Nov. 6 at Camden Yards. The Baltimore Station hosts a chili cook-off supporting homeless veterans.
Off The Cuff: Also sprach Zarathustra: 7 p.m. on Sat., Nov. 6 at Meyerhoff Symphony Hall. Conductor Christoph König leads the Baltimore symphony in a tone poem by Richard Strauss.
The Guardians: Reshaping History Exhibition Opening: 3-8 p.m. on Sat., Nov. 6, at The Peale. The new exhibition at Carroll Mansion features photographs and storytelling celebrating Black female leaders around the city.
Mable Lee: Queen of the Soundies Closing Reception. 5-9 p.m. on Sat., Nov. 6 at Eubie Blake National Jazz Institute and Cultural Center. The exhbit honoring tap dancer and entertainer Mable Lee closes with performances by musicians including the Ebban & Ephriam Dorsey Quintet, Wendel Patrick and more.
Theo Von: Return of the Rat Tour: 7 p.m. on Sat., Nov. 6 at The Lyric. From podcasts to the Netflix special “Regular People,” Von has amassed a following in the digital sphere. Now he’s coming to Baltimore on tour for an in-person performance.
An Evening with Baroness: 7 p.m. on Sat., Nov. 6 at Ottobar. The Georgia metal band blasts into Charles Village, and offers fans a chance to vote on the setlist.
“Waitress“: Nov. 6-7 at the Hippodrome Theatre. The touring production presents a Broadway musical about a pie-maker in a small town.
BrouHaHa: Through Nov. 7 at Baltimore Theatre Project. Happenstance Theater presents “a comedic, existential escapade inspired by images of refugees fleeing on foot, Edwardian workers, cinematic treasures like Fellini’s La Strada and Bergman’s The Seventh Seal, and the dark comedy of Samuel Beckett.”
Baltimore Ravens vs. Minnesota Vikings: 1 p.m. on Sun., Nov. 7, at M&T Bank Stadium. Coming off a bye week, Lamar Jackson and co. try to get back to their winning ways.
Eri Yamamoto Trio: 3 p.m. on Sun., Nov. 7 at An Die Musik Live! Pianist Yamamoto leads a jazz combo that has recorded multiple albums together, featuring original compositions. In-person and streaming tickets are available.
Thank you for including the amazing Eri Yamamoto Trio in this weekend picks.