Mark Your Calendars: March 2025 Events

March marks the transition from winter to spring, as we prepare to shed our heavier layers and welcome warmer weather. But one thing is constant: Baltimore has events for everyone to enjoy all month long.

From rooting on college basketball teams in the CIAA tournaments, to celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with a parade and 5K race through the streets of Baltimore, there are plenty of ways to march your way into some fun this month.

Check it all out in our March events roundup:

Akeelah and the Bee, Thursday, March 20 through Sunday, April 13, afternoon and evening performances, Baltimore Center Stage. Featuring cast members from Baltimore School for the Arts, Akeelah and the Bee kicks off a spring celebration of BCS’s youth programs, culminating in the 40th anniversary of the historic Young Playwrights Festival.

History of Maryland Witches, Thursday, March 20, 7 p.m., Museum of Howard County History. Rissa Miller’s popular presentation returns to the haunted Museum of Howard County History! In Maryland, 12 people were accused of felony witchcraft. Four died. Learn their stories and delve into the liminal of the Free State.

Blake Shelton, Thursday, March 20, doors open at 6 p.m., event begins at 7 p.m., CFG Bank Arena. Country music star and former “The Voice” judge Blake Shelton is coming to Baltimore on his Friends & Heroes 2025 tour. The tour will feature performances by Craig Morgan, Deana Carter, Trace Adkins and Emily Ann Roberts.

Wide Awake Showcase, Friday, March 21 and Saturday, March 22, 6 p.m., Lord Baltimore Hotel. Support Baltimore artists at the Wide Awake Artist Showcase, two nights of live performances, local talent, and a vibrant atmosphere.

Interactive Movie Night: Death Becomes Her, Friday, March 21 and Saturday, March 22, 7 p.m. mingle, 8 p.m. film, Creative Alliance. Death Becomes Her returns to The Patterson stage for two nights. Shout the lines, play games, imbibe glamorous drink specials, and search for everlasting youth!

Dog Man: The Musical, Saturday, March 22, 3 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., Lyric Baltimore. In this hilarious musical adventure, based on the worldwide bestselling series from Dav Pilkey, 5th graders George and Harold decide it’s time they wrote a musical based on their favorite character, Dog Man.

Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue, Saturday, March 22, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Hippodrome Theatre. The Golden Girls are back with an all new stage show, just for fans 18 and older (they’re not the same girls you know from the 80s).

An Afternoon with Jane Goodall, Sunday, March 23, 3 p.m., Lyric Baltimore. Preeminent primatologist Jane Goodall will reflect on her decades-long career of observing chimpanzees and advocating for conservation. Read more in this Baltimore Fishbowl article.

Leif Ove Andsnes, Piano, Sunday, March 23, 5:30 p.m., Shriver Hall. Norwegian pianist Leif Ove Andsnes, hailed by the Wall Street Journal as “one of the most gifted musicians of his generation,” will appear at Shriver Hall for his first Baltimore performance in 25 years.

Edward Albee’s Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? , Sunday, March 23 through Sunday, April 20, 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. performances, Everyman Theatre. Written by Edward Albee and directed by Vincent M. Lancisi, this Tony Award-winning, Pulitzer Prize-nominated play is the perfect blend of explosive comedy and harrowing drama. 

Il Volo, Monday, March 24, 8 p.m., Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall. The Italian classical and pop trio Il Volo is bringing their 2025 World Tour to Baltimore.

Meshell Ndegeocello: No More Water, Tuesday, March 25 and Wednesday, March 26, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Keystone Korner. Singer-songwriter, poet, and bassist Meshell Ndegeocello celebrates the centennial of writer James Baldwin with her 2024 release No More Water: The Gospel Of James Baldwin.

The Trouble of Color: An American Family Memoir with Martha S. Jones, Thursday, March 27, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Maryland Center for History and Culture. Join Maryland Center for History and Culture for an in-person lecture with Martha S. Jones, JD, PhD, and enjoy an in-depth conversation surrounding her newest publication, The Trouble of Color: An American Family Memoir. 

Music Under the Dome: Daft Punk, Friday, March 28, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., Maryland Science Center. Stop by the Maryland Science Center for intergalactic dance party set to the sounds of electronic music duo, Daft Punk. This immersive planetarium show will send you on a journey around the world, through the cosmos, and back again—one more time.

Katt Williams, Friday, March 28, doors open at 7 p.m., event begins at 8 p.m., CFG Bank Arena. Comedian Katt Williams released his latest special, “Woke Foke,” in 2024. Williams will perform in Baltimore as part of his Heaven On Earth Tour.

Kevin Hart, Friday, March 28, and Saturday, March 29, Lyric Baltimore. Comedian Kevin Hart launched his comedy career at a comedy club in Philadelphia, where he was raised. In addition to stand-up, he has also acted in movies like “The Secret Life of Pets,” “Jumanji,” “Borderlands,” and others. Hart is currently on a national tour for his ninth standup special, “Acting My Age.”

Art with a Heart 25th Anniversary Celebration, Saturday, March 29, 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., M&T Bank Exchange. Join Art with a Heart (AWAH) as they celebrate the quarter century mark with a “colorful cocktail” evening featuring heavy hors d’oeuvres, dinner stations from Rouge Fine Catering, and an open bar. 

Imagination Celebration Free Family Festival, Saturday, March 29, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Enoch Pratt Free Library. Are you ready for a family-friendly, fun-filled day complete with stories, songs, dance, and lots of creativity? Meet Idris Goodwin and Lorraine Nam, author and illustrator of our featured title, Your House is Not Just a House! Receive a free book and imagination kit, while supplies last. Enjoy storytelling and dance with Culture Queen and Prakriti Dance! Let your creativity and imagination shine with crafts and activities.

Indiana Jones in Concert, Saturday, March 29, and Sunday, March 30, Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall. The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra will perform John Williams’ score from “Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark,” while the film plays on-screen.

Can I Kick It? The Golden Child w/ Shaolin Jazz, Saturday, March 29, doors 7:30 p.m., movie 8 p.m., Creative Alliance. Can I Kick It? features classic martial arts films mixed with a live music soundtrack. Whether you’re a longtime fan or discovering it for the first time, this screening of The Golden Child promises a lively celebration of Eddie Murphy’s brilliance and the enduring magic of this cult favorite.

Past Events

Primary Trust, ongoing through Sunday, March 2, 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. performances, Everyman Theatre. This touching, thought-provoking new play, written by Eboni Booth and directed by Reginald L. Douglas, won a 2024 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and has been hailed as a New York Times Critic’s Pick.

The Lion King, ongoing through Sunday, March 2, Hippodrome Theatre. The majestic creatures of the Pride Lands are visiting Baltimore as they share the story of Disney’s “The Lion King” musical live on stage. See Simba, Timon, Pumba, and all your other favorite characters be brought to life with the help of puppetry.

Women’s History Month Symposium, Saturday, March 1, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., MedChi’s Historic Osler Hall, 1211 Cathedral St. Hear from speakers including Dr. Anne Banfield, and OB/GYN; Nicole Diehlmann, an architectural historian; and Meg Fairfax Fielding, who will talk about the history of women in medicine. Tickets are $10 per person and will help preserve MedChi’s archives.

CIAA Men’s & Women’s Basketball Championships, Saturday, March 1, 1 p.m., CFG Bank Arena. Collegiate basketball teams will compete in the Food Lion CIAA Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships.

One Helluva Party: CIAA Weekend, Saturday, March 1, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., Baltimore Soundstage. Badu Ventures presents One Helluva CIAA Party, featuring DJ Setfire and DJ Mitt. For free admission before 11 p.m., be sure to RSVP.

Mardi Gras on Main, Saturday, March 1, all day, Main Street, Ellicott City. Bring the whole ‘krewe’ and celebrate the spirit of Mardi Gras! Enjoy strolling zydeco music, a scavenger hunts, and specials in stores all throughout Main Street in Old Ellicott City!

Ali Siddiq, Saturday, March 1, Lyric Baltimore. Houston stand-up comedian and public speaker Ali Siddiq will take the stage. Siddiq’s stand-up can be traced back to his time while incarcerated. Since then, he has released several comedy specials on YouTube, EPIX, and Comedy Central.

Relaunch CLC West Worship Service, Sunday, March 2, 2025, 12:30 p.m., ongoing weekly, Carver Vocational Technical High School. Join Christian Liberty Church (CLC) for their West Baltimore Relaunch. Theme: Nehemiah 2:18 – “Let Us Rise and Build!”

Baltimore Symphony Musicians & Friends, Sunday, March 2, 3:30 p.m., Second Presbyterian Church. Join Community Concerts at Second for CC2nd Chamber: Farrenc & Clarke, a free afternoon performance featuring members of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra.

For The R&B Lovers: CIAA Weekend, Sunday, March 2, 4 p.m., Baltimore Soundstage. R&B lovers, stop by Baltimore Soundstage for an all-R&B afternoon, featuring live performances, audience requests, and R&B trivia.

Youth Orchestra Concert, Sunday, March 2, 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall. Get ready to be in awe of the talent of more than 400 young Maryland musicians as they take the stage in this Baltimore Symphony Youth Orchestra performance.

Modi, Sunday, March 2, doors open at 6 p.m., event starts at 7 p.m., Lyric Baltimore. Stand-up comedian Modi immigrated from Israel to the United States with his family when he was 7 years old. As an adult, he made the career switch from investment banker to stand-up comedian following an open mic night. His debut special, “Know Your Audience,” was released in 2024.

Profs & Pints Baltimore: Psychedelic Churches, Wednesday, March 5, 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Guilford Hall Brewery. Brad Stoddard, associate professor of history at McDaniel College, scholar of American religious history, and author of The Production of Entheogenic Communities in the United States, will discuss the growth and legality of religious communities that incorporate psychedelic substances into their practices.

Blood at the Root, ongoing through Saturday, March 8, Fells Point Corner Theatre. Written by Dominique Morisseau, this ensemble drama is based on the Jena Six case, wherein six Black students were charged with attempted murder for their role in a school fight. They were provoked by nooses hanging from campus trees. This play spotlights the miscarriage of justice and racial double standards.

Everything That Never Happened, ongoing 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.

Gallery Sip and Stroll: Women of Maryland, Thursday, March 6, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Maryland Center for History and Culture. Take an MCHC staff-guided tour through a selection of exhibitions, and enjoy a cocktail pairing with each stop along the tour. Registration is required. 

Baltimore Tattoo Arts Festival, Friday, March 7, through Sunday, March 9, Baltimore Convention Center. Whether you want to get some new ink or simply have an appreciation for tattoos, the Baltimore Tattoo Arts Festival will be the place to be. Watch sideshow performances, attend seminars, participate in contests, and more.

Baltimore Record Bazaar Vinyl Nite, Friday, March 7, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., Peabody Heights Brewery. DJ Mikie Love and friends will be spinning and selling vinyl in the taproom at this free, family-friendly event.

Hank Azaria and the EZ Street Band, Friday, March 7, 8 p.m., Baltimore Soundstage. Six-time Emmy Award winner, Screen Actors Guild Award winner, and Tony Award nominee Hank Azaria is bringing his acclaimed Bruce Springsteen Tribute project to Baltimore.

Mardi Gras Bingo, Saturday, March 8, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Junior League of Baltimore headquarters, 5902 York Road. Get ready for a night of excitement, prizes, and community spirit. Come dressed in your best Mardi Gras attire, enjoy delicious treats, and test your luck on the bingo board—all while supporting a great cause!

The Second Saturday S#!T Show feat. Justin Schlegel, Saturday, March 8, doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m., Ottobar. Join host Mike Quindlen as he welcomes headliner Justin Schlegel of 98 Rock’s Justin, Scott & Spiegel morning show; and featured comedians Ellie Summerling, Sean Gabbert, Parker Brown, and Rachel Barnes.

Sheng Wang, Saturday, March 8, doors open at 6 p.m., event starts at 7 p.m., Lyric Baltimore. Originally from Houston and now living in Los Angeles, comedian Sheng Wang will take the stage in Baltimore. Wang released his first Netflix comedy special, “Sweet & Juicy,” in 2022.

Ian Bostridge, Tenor and Julius Drake, Piano, Sunday, March 9, 5:30 p.m., Shriver Hall. Accompanied by pianist Julius Drake, acclaimed tenor Ian Bostridge will perform music set to texts from his native England.

Dining in the Dark: A Unique Blindfolded Experience, Sunday, March 9, 5:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m., The Collective Encore. In this unique dining experience, blindfolded guests will enjoy a secret three-course menu, including appetizer, main course, and dessert. Vegan and pescatarian options are available.

Paolo Angeli, Sunday, March 9, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., Creative Alliance. Sardinian guitar master, composer, ethnomusicologist, and instrument builder Paolo Angeli will perform a one-person, one-instrument concert in The Theater.

Best of Women: a Comedy Celebration, Thursday, March 13, 7 p.m. Peabody Heights Brewery. In celebration of Women’s History Month, Highwire Improv presents an action-packed, pay-what-you-can night of hilarious comedy from an all-female cast.

IMET Partner Event: Oyster Dissection Workshop, Friday, March 14, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., The Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology. Ever wondered what the insides of an oyster look like? In partnership with Towson University’s Sci Tech Lab, IMET invites you to come learn the anatomy of an oyster and dissect an oyster in real time with the Tracy Lab.

Sebastian Maniscalco, Friday, March 14, doors open at 6:30 p.m., event begins at 7:30 p.m., CFG Bank Arena. Comedian Sebastian Maniscalco is bringing his It Ain’t Right Tour to Baltimore.

Teen Financial Literacy Summit, Saturday, March 15, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Towson University Union Ballroom. Teens aged 12-16, accompanied by their adult guardians aged 18+, are invited to participate in the Associated Black Charities annual ABC Academy One Day Teen Financial Literacy Summit, presented by SECU. Participants will learn about essential financial topics such as job skills, entrepreneurship, budgeting, investing, philanthropy, and more.

The Dinner Detective Comedy Mystery Dinner Show, Saturday, March 15, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Baltimore Marriott Inner Harbor at Camden Yards. America’s largest interactive true crime mystery dinner theatre show is coming to Baltimore. Solve a hilarious mystery while you feast on a fantastic dinner.

STRUT XII: I’m On A New Level, Saturday, March 15, 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Baltimore Convention Center. The capstone showcase of AZIZA PE&CE’s Illuminate after-school program, STRUT is more than just a fashion show—it’s a powerful movement that uplifts marginalized voices, fosters confidence, and creates real pathways to success. This year’s event will bring together 2,000 attendees, including youth, families, community leaders, and local businesses, to witness the incredible talent and resilience of Baltimore’s young people. Read more in this Baltimore Fishbowl article.

Tribute to Duke Ellington, Saturday, March 15, 8 p.m., Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall. Baltimore Symphony Orchestra music director Jonathon Heyward will be the conductor for this tribute to the music of jazz composer and bandleader Duke Ellington.

St. Patrick 5K and Parade, Sunday, March 16, Celebrate St. Patrick in Baltimore! Mass will take place at 10:45 a.m. at the Basilica of the Assumption. The Shamrock 5K Race will follow at 1 p.m., and the Baltimore St. Patrick Parade at 2 p.m.

Mak Grgic, guitar, Sunday, March 16, 3:30 p.m., Second Presbyterian Church. Two-time Grammy-nominated artist Mak Grgic will join Community Concerts at Second for a free afternoon performance. Hailed as “imaginative and expressive” by the New York Times and praised for his “rapid-fire fingering and emotional passion,” Grgic performs contemporary works alongside traditional pieces from the Balkan Peninsula area of his native land.

Maryland Opera Heritage Series Concert, Sunday, March 16, 3 p.m., Church of the Redeemer. The concert will honor Susie and Sam Macfarlane, longtime supporters of the Baltimore Opera, and originators of the Opera Bears. The program will feature soprano Tasha Hokuao Koontz, mezzo-soprano Kate Jackman, and tenor Dane Suarez, in arias and duets from “Don Giovanni,” “Aïda,” “West Side Story,” and more.

The Millennium Tour, Sunday, March 16, doors open at 7 p.m., event begins at 8 p.m., CFG Bank Arena. Enjoy performances by Trey Songz, Omarion, Bow Wow, and others as The Millennium Tour makes its way to Baltimore.