Whether you’re looking to learn more about the art of burlesque, listen to music from the “Witcher” video game series performed live, or enjoy community events in Lauraville and Pigtown, there are plenty of ways to spend your weekend in Baltimore.
Check it all out in our weekend events roundup:
August Wilson’s The Piano Lesson, Thursday, Sept. 25, through Sunday, Sept. 28, Everyman Theatre. It’s the final weekend to see Everyman Theatres production of “The Piano Lesson” by August Wilson. A family’s piano heirloom and the conflicts between past and future are at the center of this Pulitzer Prize-winning play set in 1930s Pittsburgh.
Cat Kid Comic Club: The Musical, Friday, Sept. 26 through Sunday, Sept. 28, Baltimore Center Stage. This hilarious musical adaptation of Dav Pilkey’s Dog Man spin-off series, Cat Kid Comic Club, is written by Kevin Del Aguila and Brad Alexander – the team that brought you DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL!
Preserving the Souls of Animals, Friday, Sept. 26, 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Walters Art Museum. To mark the opening weekend of “Soulful Creatures: Animal Mummies in Ancient Egypt,” come out to a lecture by Divya Anantharaman, an artist and taxidermist, and Colby Bieschke, Manager of Nature Camps and Summer Camp Director at Irvine Nature Center. Patrons who stay for the public reception can enjoy Egyptian street food from Koshary Corner.
Wine & Dinos, Friday, Sept. 26, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Maryland Science Center. Sample scientifically satisfying snack and wine pairings and have a drink with the extinct as you enjoy an exclusive look at the Maryland Science Center after dark.
Neon Disco Bike Party, Friday, Sept. 26, 7 p.m., St. Mary’s Park. Bike around Baltimore in this neon disco-themed ride. Meet up at St. Mary’s Park at 6:45 p.m., roll out around 7-7:15 p.m., and arrive at the afterparty venue around 8:45-9 p.m.
Burlesque and Variety Festival, Friday, Sept. 26, and Saturday, Sept. 27, Creative Alliance. The 3rd Annual Burlesque and Variety Festival will feature two days of performances, classes, panels, and lectures. Read more about the history of burlesque and the community it offers in this Baltimore Fishbowl article.
Endangered Species Day, Saturday, Sept. 27, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Maryland Zoo. Learn about endangered species and efforts to promote wildlife conservation. You will have the chance to meet some of the endangered species who call the Maryland Zoo home, including rhinos, giraffes, and more.
Sailabration: Sailing Traditions in Ink, Saturday, Sept. 27, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Pride of Baltimore II. Watch tattoo demonstrations, participate in a banana scrimshaw hands-on activity, enjoy performances by historic and modern drum corps as well as nautical music from the 1800s, and more.
Lauraville Fair, Saturday, Sept. 27, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., 4100 Harford Road. Gather with community members, shop local vendors, and enjoy live entertainment at the 39th Annual Lauraville Fair.
Pigtown Festival, Saturday, Sept. 27, 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., Pigtown Main Street. The Pigtown Festival celebrates its 23rd year with pig races, live music, food, drinks, more than 70 arts and crafts vendors, and a kid zone.
Kinetic Cardboard, Saturday, Sept. 27, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., American Visionary Art Museum. Artist Alex Vernon will lead this workshop on creating your very own cardboard automata. No previous experience is needed. The workshop is recommended for adults and children ages 10 and up.
United We Dance: The Ultimate Rave Experience, Saturday, Sept. 27, doors 8 p.m., show 9 p.m., Baltimore Soundstage. Experience the energy of a music festival at this 18+ event, featuring the best of electronic music, past and present.
Ukrainian Festival, Saturday, Sept. 27, and Sunday, Sept. 28, St. Michael the Archangel Ukrainian Catholic Church Baltimore. Celebrate Ukrainian culture at the 48th annual Ukrainian Festival.
Water for Elephants, Saturday, Sept. 27, and Sunday, Sept. 28. See the “Water for Elephants” musical, based on Sara Gruen’s 2006 novel of the same name (and the 2011 film). Performances at the Hippodrome Theatre will take place Sept. 27 through Oct. 4.
The Witcher in Concert, Sunday, Sept. 28, doors open at 6:30 p.m., event starts at 7:30 p.m., Lyric Baltimore. Fans of “The Witcher” video game series — including “The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt,” which is marking its 10th anniversary — can hear the game soundtrack performed live. The live orchestra performance, will feature special appearances by Polish folk metal band Percival, who were the original co-composers of the game’s soundtrack.
Helping Up Mission 140th Anniversary Celebration, Sunday, Sept. 28, 12:30–3:30 p.m., HUM Recovery Park, 1100 E. Baltimore Street. Helping Up Mission has helped people overcome addiction, homelessness, and poverty for 140 years, and this celebration honors alumni of its programs and the people who have helped them through it.
