Catch stand-up comedy performances, cat and dog film festivals, an arts and crafts convention, and more this weekend in Baltimore.
Check it all out in our weekend events roundup:
Bikepacking Workshop, Thursday, Feb. 20, 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., 1414 Key Highway. Ever wanted to bicycle and backpack across the country — or even just a shorter trip around Baltimore? Trek Bicycle Baltimore will lead a bikepacking workshop for those interested.
Animal Film Festivals, Thursday, Feb. 20, through Sunday, Feb. 23, SNF Parkway Theatre. Enjoy films featuring cats and dogs as tours of the 7th annual New York Cat Film Festival and the 9th annual New York Dog Film Festival make their way to Baltimore this weekend.
The Lion King, Thursday, Feb. 20, through Sunday, March 2, Hippodrome Theatre. Disney’s “The Lion King” musical continues its run at the Hippodrome Theatre. Baltimore performances continue through March 2.
Everything That Never Happened, Thursday, Feb. 13 through Sunday, March 9, Baltimore Center Stage. What if Shakespeare got it all wrong? Written by Sarah Mantell and directed by Jessica Kubzansky, this story lives between The Merchant of Venice and the realities of Jewish history.
Maples & Mimosas, Thursday, Feb. 20, 6:30 to 9:00 p.m., Irvine Nature Center. Enjoy an adults-only evening of delicious food and drink, great company, an engaging presentation from Irvine’s Environmental Educators, Dr. Clare Walker and Brittany Roger, and a multisensory journey through the rich history of maple tapping.
Science Trivia Crawl, Friday, Feb. 21, 7 to 9 p.m., Maryland Science Center. Test your science knowledge by answering trivia questions throughout the science center while enjoying drinks from Ministry of Brewing.
The Great Mobtown Fundraiser, Friday, Feb. 21, 7 p.m., Mobtown Ballroom & Café. Support the Mobtown Ballroom & Café during their fundraiser, featuring swing dancing, a silent auction, special menu items, and more.
ART, Friday, Feb. 21, through March 16, Vagabond Players. In Yasmina Reza’s play “ART,” an abstract painting creates conflict among friends.
The Comedy of Errors, Friday, Feb. 21, through March 9. Chesapeake Shakespeare Company. Chesapeake Shakespeare Company presents a Baltimore take on William Shakespeare’s “The Comedy of Errors.”
American Craft Made Baltimore, Friday through Sunday, Feb. 21 – Feb. 23, Baltimore Convention Center. Expect nearly 400 artists and makers and more than 10,000 attendees to see and purchase work by artists from around the country. There will be hands-on activities, craft demonstrations, events and parties to attend, and more.
Science Trivia Crawl, Friday, Feb. 21, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Maryland Science Center. Put your scientific knowledge to the test and enjoy beer from Ministry of Brewing with a trivia crawl. This is a kid-free event. Attendees must be age 21 or older.
Eddie Griffin, Friday, Feb. 21, doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m., Lyric Baltimore. Actor and stand-up comedian Eddie Griffin returns to the Lyric for one night only.
Ottobar’s Staff Infection, Friday, Feb. 21, 9 p.m., Ottobar. The talented Ottobar crew takes the stage at their semi-annual Staff Infection, featuring Putricine, Skallar, Bleak Shore, DarkRiver, Alex Silva, and Burger Monday.
Jeff Dunham, Saturday, Feb. 22, doors open at 4 p.m., event begins at 5 p.m., CFG Bank Arena. Ventriloquist Jeff Dunham will perform his latest comedy show, “Artificial Intelligence,” as part of his North American tour.
United We Dance: The Ultimate Rave Experience, Saturday, Feb. 22, 9 p.m., Baltimore Soundstage. Immerse yourself in the ultimate rave experience – an electrifying night of EDM hits, immersive visuals, and non-stop energy on the dance floor.
Maple Magic, Sunday, Feb. 23, 10 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 2:30 p.m., Irvine Nature Center. Discover magic in the trees this winter with Irvine naturalists as they guide groups through the woods to identify sap-producing trees, tap them for sap collection, and learn how sap is converted to syrup. Advanced registration is required for these all-ages events.
Morgan State University Choir, Sunday, Feb. 23, 3:30 p.m., Community Concerts at Second, Second Presbyterian Church. Join the Morgan State University Choir, renowned as one of the nation’s most prestigious university choral ensembles, for a free, family-friendly performance in Second Presbyterian Church’s intimate space.
Sal Vulcano, Sunday, Feb. 23, doors open at 4 p.m., event starts at 5 p.m., Lyric Baltimore. Comedian Sal Vulcano will perform in Baltimore as part of his “Everything’s Fine Tour.”
