Things to do in Baltimore for Jan. 19-26

  • January 18, 2024
Things to do in Baltimore for Jan. 19-26

Watch Monster Trucks race, solve a Poe-inspired murder mystery or write and submit your own tale, see a marching band movie on stage or go to a concert that celebrates some of the greatest singers ever.

Ongoing: Monster Jam

Monster Jam has a show at CFG Bank Arena on Jan. 19-21. This is Wild Side. (Feld Entertainment/Handout photo)
Monster Jam has a show at CFG Bank Arena on Jan. 19-21. This is Wild Side. (Feld Entertainment/Handout photo)

Watch those Monster Trucks pop a wheelie, race and run over junked cars at Monster Jam at CFG Bank Arena, 201 W. Baltimore St. Don’t miss fan-favorites Grave Digger, Megalodon, El Toro Loco and Dragon.  Date and times are Friday at 7 p.m.; Saturday at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. and Sunday at 1 p.m. Ticket prices range from $20 to $100. Go to ticketmaster.com.

Friday, Saturday and Sunday

Ongoing: ‘Visiter’ award submissions sought

Let's hope this becomes a tradition: As Baltimore marks the 119th anniversary of the death of Edgar Allan Poe (on Oct. 7, 1849), the city will host a two-day celebration of the famed author's life and legacy. Includes Poe-themed performances, art, vendors and food. On the same weekend: the first-ever Saturday Visiter Awards honoring those whose art, performance and writing adapts or is inspired by Poe are to be handed out at Poe Baltimore's Black Cat Ball (7 p.m.-10 p.m. Oct. 6, aboard The Raven steamship yacht at the Inner Harbor, $125). Poe would be proud forevermore. The free festival is set for 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 6, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 7 at the Edgar Allan Poe House and Museum, 203 N. Amity St. poeinbaltimore.org.
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Edgar Allan Poe House and Museum announces fourth annual Visiter Awards opens for Friday for submissions.

All writers and artists who are fans of Edgar Allan Poe submit your works for the fourth annual Saturday ‘Visiter’ Awards.  The event is sponsored by the Edgar Allan Poe House and Museum, 2003 N. Amity St.  The submission window opened Friday and entries are due by May 30.  There is an entry fee of $25. For more information, go to poefestinternational.com

Friday to May 30

Friday: Poe Toaster Murder Mystery

Edgar Allan Poe impersonator David Keltz waits for a tour group at the Reisterstown historic community cemetery.
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Death of The Poe Toaster A Murder Mystery for Edgar Allan Poe’s Birthday at the Westminster Hall & Burying Ground.

Celebrate Edgar Allan Poe’s 215th birthday in style and solve the crime of the “Death of The Poe Toaster: A Murder Mystery for Edgar Allan Poe’s Birthday” at the Westminster Hall & Burying Ground, 519 W. Fayetteville St. Feel like you’ve stepped into the pages of “The Murders in the Rue Morgue.” Tickets cost $34 and include a light refreshment and a murder mystery party.  For more information, go to poeinbaltimore.org.

Friday 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Saturday: Remembering Aretha, Phyllis and Teena

Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul who won 18 Grammy Awards and had dozens of hits, most notably,
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Charm City Jazz Presents: Remembering Aretha, Phyllis and Teena at the Gordon Center for Performing Arts.

Enjoy a night of classic soul and R&B as three American icons are celebrated at “Charm City Jazz Presents: Remembering Aretha, Phyllis and Teena” at the Gordon Center for Performing Arts, 3506 Gwynnbrooke Ave., Owings Mills.  Karen Linette will perform the songs of the Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin. Shang will sing Phyllis Hyman songs and Pamela Ward will perform the music of Teena Marie. Tickets cost $49.50. Go to tickets.gordoncenter.com

Saturday 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Saturday: DRUMLine Live

See the Nick Cannon 2002 comedy-drama film performed on stage at “DRUMLine Live” at The Lyric, 140 W. Mount Royal Ave.  Enjoy dance numbers in the soulful, high-stepping style of an HBCU marching band.  Ticket prices range from $18 to $60. For more information, go to lyricbaltimore.com

Saturday 7:30 p.m.

 

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