From celebrating Irish culture to watching a new Christmas musical, there are plenty of ways to enjoy this weekend around Baltimore.
Check them all out in our weekend events roundup:
Maryland Irish Festival, Friday, Nov. 13 through Sun., Nov. 15, Maryland State Fairgrounds. Presented annually by Irish Charities of Maryland, this annual celebration of Irish culture features local, regional and international Irish music, Irish Dancers, traditional cuisine, cultural exhibits and workshops, and a wide variety of quality vendors of Irish/Celtic goods.
FaeryCon, Friday, Nov. 13 through Sunday, Nov. 15, Lord Baltimore Hotel. Featuring live music, costumed entertainers, an artists’ market, workshops, panels, faeries, elves, ogres, goblins, mermaids, and more, this three-day event offers free daytime admission for children 12 and under. Evening activities are 18+ with ticketed events including a Friday Night Bridgertroll Ball and a Saturday Night Unseelie Court at The Faery Scary Ball.
CHARMZ: The Other Reindeer, Friday, Nov. 13 through Sunday, Dec. 27, Baltimore Center Stage. This Motown-inspired Christmas musical follows Charmz, a determined reindeer who dreams of shining just as brightly as Rudolph. Read more about the production and special guest cameos during its run, including by Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott.
Hoodstock XXIII, Friday, Nov. 13, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., Baltimore Museum of Industry. Join Unified Community Connections for their annual grassroots music festival fundraiser, featuring food, drinks, dancing, raffles, a silent auction, and live music from the ’60s, ’70s and today.
Theresa Caputo Live, Friday, Nov. 13, 7:30 p.m., Lyric Baltimore. Known worldwide as the Long Island Medium, Theresa Caputo brings The Experience to Baltimore.
The Second Saturday S#!T Show feat. Caitlin Austin, Saturday, Nov. 14, doors and happy hour at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m., Ottobar. Join host Mike Quindlen as he welcomes comedians Caitlin Austin, Devon Brent, Alice Mullen, Satarah Fisher, and Ron Caine to the stage.
The Book Thing Giveaway Day, Saturday, Nov. 14, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., The Book Thing. Come browse this warehouse filled with tens of thousands of incredible books, all of them free! They also accept donations, and are only open to the public one day per month. Read more about The Book Thing in this Baltimore Fishbowl article.
Disney Worlds Collide Concert Tour, Saturday, Nov. 14, doors open at 6 p.m., event starts at 7 p.m., CFG Bank Arena. Stars from the “Descendants,” “ZOMBIES,” and “Camp Rock” film franchises will come together for this Disney concert. Fans are encouraged to dress up as their favorite characters to sing along to Disney music.
Zoo Zoom: Run with the Herd 5K, Sunday, Nov. 15, 6 a.m. to 10 a.m., Maryland Zoo. In this year’s new species-centered experience, each participant joins a team and races to help their species cross the finish line first.
The 38th Annual Waldorf Fair, Sunday, Nov. 15, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Waldorf School of Baltimore. Explore Waldorf School of Baltimore’s campus, visit vendor booths for early holiday shopping, and enjoy make-and-take crafts and activities, toddler story time, a petting zoo, and live music.
Celtic Recital & Evensong, Sunday, Nov. 15, 4:30 p.m., St. David’s Church. The Choir of St. David’s is joined by Celtic harpist Liv Castor honoring the feast day of St. Margaret of Scotland. Free with suggested donation.
Indigenous Peoples Celebration, Sunday, Nov. 15, 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Irvine Nature Center in Owings Mills. Families can explore Irvine’s longhouse and wigwams and enjoy hands-on activities such as corn grinding, atlatl throwing, friction fire demonstrations and bracelet making while learning about Indigenous history and contributions in Maryland.
