Baltimore is cranking up the entertainment this weekend, with local performance art and nationally touring music and comedy shows.
Plus, learn something new about science, a historic fire, or sex education.
Check it all out in our weekend events roundup:
Baltimore Crankie Fest, Thursday, Feb. 5, through Sunday, Feb. 8, Creative Alliance. Enjoy this festival dedicated to the wonder of scrolled panoramas, or “crankies.” In addition to the in-person performances, virtual tickets are also available.
Disney on Ice: Frozen & Encanto, Thursday, Feb. 5, through Sunday, Feb. 8, CFG Bank Arena. From the kingdom of Arendelle to the Madrigal family’s Casita, enjoy stories about family and finding one’s inner power as characters from Disney’s “Frozen” and “Encanto” perform on the ice.
The Science of Curiosity, Thursday, Feb. 5, 6 p.m., Guilford Hall Brewery. In this installment of the Profs & Pints Baltimore lecture series, learn about what makes us crave knowledge. The talk will be given by Todd B. Kashdan, a psychology professor and founder of The Well-Being Lab at George Mason University and author of “Curious?” This talk has been rescheduled from Jan. 7.
Words, Wings, and Wine, Friday, Feb. 6, doors open at 7:30 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m., M&T Bank Exchange. Renowned poets Steven Willis and Ayanna Florence will take the stage in this night of spoken word, comedy, live music. Plus, a 2-by-3 feet painting will be created live during the show and raffled off at the end.
Rosé & Roses, Saturday, Feb. 7, Harbor East. Rosé & Roses returns with complimentary wine and long-stemmed roses available at participating Harbor East retailers.
Mosaic Mirror Workshop, Saturday, Feb. 7, 10 a.m., American Visionary Art Museum. Artist Barbara Svoboda will lead a workshop on how to create a Valentine-themed Pique Assiette (broken china) mosaic mirror frame. Materials will be provided to create a 10-inch square frame, but participants can also bring their personal china pieces to break and incorporate into their frame if they want to.
Troubled Tributary: Maryland’s Patuxent River, Saturday, Feb. 7, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology (IMET). Join IMET for a special film screening and panel discussion, featuring Fred Tutman (Patuxent Riverkeeper), Vernice Miller Travis (Environmental Justice Pioneer), and Cari Harris (Founder of Greater Baltimore Climate Summit).
Jeppson’s Birthday Party – A BARCS Fundraiser, Saturday, Feb. 7, 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., Peabody Heights Brewery. Celebrate Peabody Heights Brewery’s worker cat, Jeppi’s birthday with beers, Malort, and animal themed vendors! Adoptable animals will be at the brewery from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., and 10% of drinks sales will support BARCS.
Trevor Noah, Saturday, Feb. 7, doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m., Lyric Baltimore. Comedian, author, and former “Daily Show” host Trevor Noah will take the stage at the Lyric.
Ashanti, Saturday, Feb. 7, 8 p.m., Nevermore Hall. Grammy Award-winning singer Ashanti will perform in Baltimore at Nevermore Hall.
Sex Ed Pop Up, Saturday, Feb. 7, 1–5 p.m., Timbre. The Sex Ed Pop Up is a premier adult sex education experience filled with music, vendors, demos, workshops and art. Brainchild of Vanessa Geffrard, a Baltimore-based sexual health educator with nearly 20 years of experience. This event is designed for people who are interested in asking questions in a safe and non-judgmental environment, leaning more deeply into pleasure, trying to add to their sexual repertoire, and more. Come curious! Read this Baltimore Fishbowl article for more information and a coupon code for 50% off your ticket.
Galentine’s Day Flamingle Brunch, Sunday, Feb. 8, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., Maryland Zoo. Get your best gals together for a fun afternoon at the zoo inspired by the Roaring Twenties. The event will feature a brunch buffet sponsored by Miss Shirley’s Cafe; an open bar with spiked seltzers, beer, wine, soft drinks and mimosas; drag and burlesque performances; jazz music; a fortune teller; crafts; a flower bouquet bar; and more.
Maple Magic 2026, Sunday, Feb. 8 and Sunday, Feb. 15, Irvine Nature Center. At Irvine’s sweetest event of the season, join Irvine naturalists as they seek out and tap sap-producing trees. Then enjoy activities by the fire as you learn about the evolution of converting sap into syrup.
Ottobar’s Punk Rock Flea Market, Sunday, Feb. 8, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., Ottobar. Shop local with a wild array of vendors offering handmade goods, vintage clothing, spooky oddities, punk patches, pins, zines, art, and more.
History Ablaze: Calamity in Baltimore, Sunday, Feb. 8, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., The Fire Museum of Maryland. Tour the museum, chat with expert staff, and learn about the 1904 fire that raged for two days, destroying more than 1,500 buildings. Advance ticket sales only.
