The List: November 2026

11/21: 50TH ANNUAL BALTIMORE POW-WOW
Festivals. The Chesapeake Bay region has deep lineage of Indigenous history. During Native American History Month, honor that heritage as the Baltimore American Indian Center celebrates the 50th anniversary of its annual pow-wow. For one afternoon at the Maryland State Fairgrounds, witness the energy of traditional dance, handcrafted clothing, and live instrumentation during this vibrant performance.

This year, performers include the Northern host drum Warpaint and Southern host drum Zotigh Singers. See a grand-entrance parades at noon and 4 p.m., shop handmade jewelry and other artisanal goods from local and visiting vendors, and savor a range of traditional Indigenous foods throughout the day. Maryland State Fairgrounds, 2200 York Rd., Timonium. 11-7 p.m. Free-$10.

11/1: RITUAL AND REVOLUTION DANCE
Dance. For one day only, the Full Circle Dance Company premieres works by five choreographers in this new exploration of the performance’s title themes. In both afternoon and evening performances at the Baltimore Museum of Art, expect deeply moving performances that reflect on both our individual and communal worlds. Baltimore Museum of Art, 10 Art Museum Dr. 6 p.m. $25.

11/1: PUMPKIN SMASH
Family. Close out the spooky season with a memorable send off for your household’s jack-o-lanterns from the top of the museum. All waste will be composted as an eco-friendly alternative to landfills. Maryland Science Center, 601 Light St. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Free.

11/5: GLORY DAYS
Film. Local photographer and multidisciplinary artist SHAN Wallace presents the first look at Glory Days, her upcoming documentary film about LGBTQ+ nightlife history and activism in Baltimore, with the release of an accompanying collaboration zine with Ben Egerman of A Gay Little History. Club Car, 12 W. North Ave. 7 p.m. Free.

11/5: AUDIOFUTURISM
Lectures. & Classes. Join Baltimore native André Aarrington to discuss his latest book, celebrating the Black imagination, exploring the art form of science-fiction radio dramas, and uncovering the history of Black on-air productions from the 1950s to today. Red Emma’s, 3128 Greenmount Ave. 7 p.m. Free-$30.90.

11/5-12/16: SLOW DRIFT
Exhibitions. Photographer Jonna McKone presents a collection of color analog and experimental images that connect Maryland’s former tobacco economies and plantations to climate change, identity, and colonial legacies. University Gallery. Fulton Hall. 1101 Camden Ave. Salisbury. Mon-Fri. 10-5 p.m. Free. 

11/6: ARBOURETUM
Music. Led by guitarist and vocalist Dave Heumann, this beloved Baltimore band performs its intimate and hypnotic version of alternative rock with three opening acts in Remington. The Ottobar, 2549 N. Howard St. 8 p.m. $28.37.

11/6-7: SWEATY EYEBALLS
Festivals. Prepare to wowed by this annual celebration of the world’s most imaginative animation, now in its 14th year. At the Maryland Institute College of Art’s Falvey Hall in Bolton Hill, see screenings of international shorts, independent feature films, and a Baltimore-based showcase, along with a corresponding group art exhibition at Area 405 in Greenmount West. Falvey Hall Theatre, 1301 W. Mount Royal Ave. Times & prices vary.

11/6-12/12: AMERICAN BEEKEEPER
Exhibitions. In this multi-media exhibition, the local Atlantic Bee Company combines photography, printmaking, and public engagement to consider deep themes of ecology, food sovereignty, mutual aid, labor, and the resilient lessons honeybees can teach us. Making Space Bmore, 709 N. Howard St. Wed., Fri., & Sat. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free.

11/7: NOTHING IS LIKE IT BEFORE
Music. For one evening, Baltimore-based singer-songwriter Nina Gala performs live amidst the buzzed-about Chora art exhibition, featuring works by Emma Childs curated by Teri Henderson at the historic Mount Vernon Place Church. Mount Vernon Place United Methodist Church, 10 E. Mt. Vernon Pl. 7 p.m. Free. RSVP required.

11/7: ROCK YOUR SOCKS 5K
Sports. Join Health Care for the Homeless in this local run for all ages around scenic Lake Montebello to support the nonprofit and its efforts for the unhoused in Baltimore. Lake Montebello, 421 Fallsway. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. $35-50.

11/7: PEOPLE OVER DATA CENTERS MARYLAND ACTION SUMMIT
Lectures & Classes. Learn from local and national speakers and panels during Maryland’s first statewide conference about the dangers of unrestricted data-center expansion and community tools for taking action—a hot-button issue in Baltimore and beyond. Baltimore Convention Center, 1 W. Pratt St. $15-25.

11/7: OYFEST
Festivals. Union Craft Brewing’s annual celebration of all things oysters features local seafood, an all-you-can-eat contest, live music, and a pre-party Sprint for Spat race to benefit the Oyster Recovery Partnership. Union Craft Brewing, 1700 W. 41 St. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. $11.30-70.90.

11/7: PATTERSON PARK BREWFEST
Festivals. Sip on a selection of over 40 local beers with food trucks, friends, and other fall festivities at Patterson Park, with all proceeds benefitting “Baltimore’s Best Backyard.” Patterson Park, 2601 E. Baltimore St. 12-4:30 p.m. $23.18-81.88.

11/7: FOLKS AT INTIMATE PLAY
Exhibitions. In this solo exhibition, multidisciplinary artist SHAN Wallace returns home to present a collection of prints, a new part of the Baltimore native and longtime photographer’s practice. Current Space, 421 N. Howard St. Sat. 1-5 p.m. Free.

11/7-1/24: LUXURY & LOSS
Exhibitions. For centuries, luxury objects were made from natural materials now out of production due to their impact on wildlife. Explore the Walters’ collection featuring kingfisher feathers, tortoise shells, rhinoceros horns, and elephant ivory tusks, learning about the history of each work. The Walters Art Museum, 600 N. Charles St. 1-8 p.m. Free.

11/8: BAY BRIDGE RU
Sports. Enjoy your one chance to walk or run across the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, with a 10K course over the nation’s largest estuary, followed by a post-race party to celebrate surmounting any fear of heights. Chesapeake Bay Bridge. 7 a.m. $80-200.

11/12: THE ART OF FIGHTING
Classes & Lectures. Join bestselling author Priya Parker for a conversation about the challenges and importance of navigating conflict in teams, workplaces, and relationships, based on the research of her new book, “The Art of Fighting.” Third Space at Shaarei Tfiloh, 2001 Liberty Heights Ave. 7 p.m. $36-118.

11/12-29: THE STARS
Exhibitions. Five thousand, custom-built LEDs create this immersive light and sound installation by artist Andrew Schneider, exploring community, grief, time, and the present of “now.” The Voxel, 9 W. 25 St. Times vary. $10-20.

11/13-14: PEABODY HEIGHTS ANNIVERSARY PARTY
Parties. Celebrate 15 years of this beloved brewery turned community hub with two nights of special beers and live music. On Friday, catch a live performance by Brandon Woody’s UPENDO band. On Saturday, revel in a beach theme with sets by the Trinidad & Tobago Baltimore Steel Orchestra, Beach People, The Flying Faders, and a Disco Tropico dance party with DJs Emily Rabbit and James Nasty. Peabody Heights Brewery, 401 E. 30th St. Fri. 4-11 p.m., Sat. 12-10 p.m. $10.

11/13-12/23: BALTIMORE CLAYWORKS WINTERFEST
Exhibitions. Peruse impressive works by local ceramists during this annual exhibition and even purchase their hand-crafted pieces, from functional designs to decorative wares. Baltimore Clayworks, 5707 Smith Ave. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

11/13-12/6: SWEET BABY JESUS
Theater. When Mary arrives heavily pregnant in her hometown of Bethlehem, Maryland, gossip spreads about the baby’s birth. This play follows a hilarious plot, adding a dose of humor to the start of the holiday season. Spotlighters Theatre, 817 St. Paul St. Times vary. $25.

11/13-12/13: AUGUST WILSON’S JITNEY
Theater. Since 2024, local playwrights have been paying tribute to a thespian legend through the Baltimore August Wilson Celebration. In this production, follow the story of a worn-down taxi company in Pittsburgh. Fells Point Corner Theater, 251 S. Ann St. Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m., Sun 2 p.m. $25-50.

11/13-12/27: CHARMZ: THE OTHER REINDEER
Theater. What if Rudolph’s not the only reindeer who dreams of guiding the sleigh? This heartwarming Christmas musical follows an ambitious underdog and explores the power of believing in your own light, set to Motown-inspired holiday musical numbers. Baltimore Center Stage, 700 N. Calvert St. Times vary. $25-90.

11/14: EVERGREEN HOLIDAY MAKERS’ MARKET
Markets. At Evergreen, shop for special holiday gifts made by local makers, including jewelry, stationery, artwork, home goods, and more, followed by a self-guided tour of the museum and gardens. Evergreen Museum & Library, 4545 N. Charles St. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Free.

11/14: BMA BALL & AFTER PARTY
Fundraisers & Galas. Celebrate local art and artists with an elegant evening surrounded by Baltimore creatives. This year’s honorees are Elissa Blount Moorhead, Elizabeth Alexander, Julie Mehretu, and Joyce J. Scott, followed by an after-party with drinks and dancing. Baltimore Museum of Art, 10 Art Museum Dr. 5 p.m. $175.

11/14: BEETHOVEN’S 5TH
Music. Experience this masterpiece and more classical greats with Bach in Baltimore, talented flutist Kathryn Farenish, and Maryland State Boychoir director Stephen Holmes. Church of the Redeemer, 5603 N. Charles St. Free-$39. 4 p.m.

11/14: PUPPET SLAMWICH
Theater. In this beloved recurring tradition, enjoy an evening for grown-ups of this one-of-a-kind artform, featuring puppeteers of all skill levels. Current Space, 421 Tyson St. 5 & 8 p.m. $15-25.

11/14-15: DAN DEACON
Music. For two nights, this pioneering Baltimore musician and now Hollywood composer brings his electronic indie-pop music and singular live performance to Federal Hill. The 8×10, 10 E. Cross St. Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 7 p.m. $47.09-75.56.

11/15: ZOO ZOOM
Sports. Join an animal-themed team and race through the zoo during this annual fall 5K to benefit wildlife conservation efforts. The Maryland Zoo, 1 Safari Pl. 6:30-10 a.m. $30-50.

11/15: INDIGENOUS PEOPLES CELEBRATION
Festivals. Join Irvine educators to explore the center’s Native American Educational Site and learn about the history and culture of the region’s Indigenous communities through hands-on activities. Irvine Nature Center, 11201 Garrison Forest Rd., Owings Mills. 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Free.

TO 11/15: SWEENEY TODD
Theater. In Stephen Sondheim’s musical thriller, follow Benjamin Barker as he returns to 19th-century London after years of unjust exile seeking revenge. Under the alias Sweeney Todd, Barker is swallowed by his drive for vengeance. Vagabond Players, 806 S. Broadway. Times vary. $27-30.

11/18-1/29/2027: BELONGING
Exhibitions. View a selection of works by five Baltimore-based photographers from BmoreArt’s new book, “In Light and Verse.” These artists use their medium to explore themes of identity, resilience, and belonging, capturing fleeting gestures, senses of longing, and the magic realism of Baltimore City. Connect + Collect Gallery, 2519 N. Charles St. Reception: 6-8 p.m. Times: by appointment. Free.

11/19: CHEROKEE BOARDING SCHOOL EXPERIENCES IN THE MID-ATLANTIC
Lectures & Classes. Learn about the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, from their North Carolina ancestors to their experiences attended boarding schools in the Chesapeake region. Maryland Center for History and Culture, 610 Park Ave. 12 p.m. Free.

TO 11/20: PAUL DANIEL: ALTERED COURSE
Exhibitions. Explore a collection of kinetic sculptures by this Baltimore-based artist Paul Daniel, featuring his most modestly scaled kinetic works, providing a more intimate interaction with their movement and balance. Goya Contemporary Gallery, 3000 Chestnut Ave. Tues.-Fri. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat. 12-4 p.m. Free.

11/20: DOJA CAT
Music. Following the release of her latest album “Vie,” this hip-hop superstar stops in Baltimore. Expect early hits like “Say So” to new pop-infused favorites like “Jealous Type.” CFG Bank Arena, 201 W. Baltimore St. 7:30 p.m. $54-298+.

11/20-1/15/2027: COROMOTO
Exhibitions. Baltimore-based multidisciplinary artist Maria Sánchez presents an interwoven installation of photography, film, and more, representing a portal of communication with feminine deities. Current Space, 421 N. Howard St. Sat. 1-5 p.m.Free.

11/21: JOHN DENVER CHRISTMAS
Music. In this traveling tribute show, Rick Schuler transports fans back to the 1970s with John Denver classics like the Baltimore Orioles fan-favorite “Take Me Home, Country Roads,” as well as holiday tunes sung by the country icon. M&T Bank Exchange, 401 W. Fayette St. 2 & 7:30 p.m. $69.

TO 11/22: JONES FALLS 2076
Exhibitions. This mixed-media group exhibition explores a visionary future for Baltimore’s founding waterway, featuring artists such as poet Kondwani Fidel, folklorist Ashley Minner Jones, Bruce Willen, and more. The Peale Museum, 225 Holliday St. Thurs.-Fri. 3-7 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free.

11/24: FAULT LINES PRESENTS: DYING IN DETENTION 
Film. The documentarians behind Al Jazeera‘s series Fault Lines present this new film about 39-year-old Ismael Ayala-Uribe, who tragically died in an immigration detention facility in California. The screening will be followed by a talkback with Emmy Award-winning producer Jeremy Young. Red Emma’s. 3128 Greenmount Ave. 7 p.m. Free. 

TO 11/24: SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW OF ROW HOMES, WE FLY
Exhibitions. From curator Angela N. Carroll, this intergenerational exhibit explores themes of home, memory, and community in Baltimore, featuring top local talent like Jeffrey Kent, Ernest Shaw, SHAN Wallace, Nia June, and more. University of Maryland Baltimore County, Center for Art, Design, & Visual Culture, 1000 Hilltop Cl., Fine Arts Building 105. Tues.-Wed. 12-5 p.m., Thurs.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free.

11/25: CRIS JACOBS FAMILY REUNION
Music. Continuing his tradition of a Thanksgiving concert, his staple of Maryland roots music and new owner of The 8×10 takes this county stage with members of Greensky Bluegrass, Cabinet, The Bridge, and more. The Recher, 512 York Rd., Towson. 6:30 p.m. $48.07.

11/27-28: BAZAART
Festivals. The American Visionary Art Museum’s annual holiday market features original creations by dozens of regional artists, from fashion and art to home goods, all available for purchase. American Visionary Art Museum, 800 Key Hwy. Fri. 12-5 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free.

11/27-29: FESTIVAL OF TREES
Festivals. In its 37th year, this holiday tradition creates a winter-wonderland of designer-decorated trees, gingerbread houses, carnival games, food, and more to benefit the patients, students, and programs at Kennedy Krieger Institute. Maryland State Fairgrounds, 2200 York Rd., Timonium. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Free-$20.

11/28-12/20: SANTA AT BALTIMORE STREETCAR MUSEUM
Festivals. In this beloved annual tradition, take a streetcar ride with Santa and enjoy festive treats for all ages along the Jones Falls. Baltimore Streetcar Museum, 1901 Falls Rd. Sat.-Sun. Hours vary. Free-$20.

11/28-12/22: THE POLAR EXPRESS TRAIN RIDE
Family. At the former B&O Railroad Museum, the Polar Express embarks on magical two-hour rides complete with a performance of “Hot Chocolate” and a visit from Santa himself. Plus, enjoy holiday crafts, s’mores, shopping, and more. The National Railroad Museum, 901 W. Pratt St. Times vary. $55-120. 

11/28: ALL MIGHTY SENATORS
Music. These Baltimore legends are back for their only local show this year and a funk-filled night of rock and roll. The Recher, 512 York Rd., Towson. 7 p.m. $37.77.

11/28-1/1/2027: MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET
Festivals. It’s not the holiday season in Baltimore without the heap of Hampden lights, when an entire block of rowhomes gets illuminated in over-the-top displays of holiday cheer. 700 block of W. 34th St. Sun.-Thurs. 6-10 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 6 p.m.-12 a.m. Free.

11/29-12/23: A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Theater. This Charles Dickens holiday classic gets adapted to 19th-century Baltimore. Join Scrooge in rediscovering the Christmas spirit on the streets of Charm City.  Chesapeake Shakespeare Company, 7 S. Calvert St. Times vary. $35-97.

11/29-12/30: AGATHA CHRISTIE’S THE MIRROR CRACK’D
Theater. In this Agatha Christie stage adaption set in a small town in the 1960s, local sleuth Miss Marple is after the murderer behind a Hollywood star’s summer soiree turned disaster. Everyman Theatre, 315 W. Fayette St. Times vary. $12.50-105.50.

TO 12/4: TERRA ALMOST FIRMA
Exhibitions. At Graffiti Alley’s Zo Gallery and Hampden’s Fox Building studios, two simultaneous showcases explore the “almost,” or the ever-changing nature of environmental and social systems. Multiple locations. Times vary. Free.

TO 12/4: UNIDOS EN EL ART
Exhibitions. For the fourth year, this annual exhibition celebrates Latino artists from Baltimore and beyond, ranging from crafts to fine art, honoring both tradition and experimentation. Creative Alliance, 3134 Eastern Ave. Tues.-Sat. 12-5 p.m. Free.

TO 12/8: GLOBE POSTERS FOR THE PEOPLE
Exhibitions. Celebrate the legacy of this historic Baltimore-based printing company known for its iconic DayGlo show posters of the 20th century, with a documentary film premiere of See It Loud on November 11. Maryland Institute College of Art, Bunting Center, Pinkard Gallery, 1401 W. Mount Royal Ave. Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m. 5 p.m., Sun. 12-6 p.m. Free.

TO 12/11: BIG BANG BABY
Exhibitions. Talented local abstractionist LUSMERLIN fuses the quantum physics of her chemical engineer background with spiritual traditions of her Afro-Dominican and Native Taíno roots to explore transformation, divinity, and evolution through generations. Atrium Artspace, 2029 Maryland Ave. Fri.-Sat. 2-5 p.m. Free.

TO 12/18: THE UNVEILING OF GOD/A LOVE LETTER TO MY FOREFATHERS
Exhibitions. Poet Nia June teams up with longtime collaborators Kirby Griffin and APoetNamedNate to present an outdoor video installation that reflects on her life’s ancestors and Black male figures. University of Maryland Baltimore County, Center for Art Design and Visual Culture, 1000 Hilltop Cl. Tues.-Wed. 12-5 p.m., Thurs.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free.

TO 3/14/2027: PAINTINGS BY STEPHEN TOWNS
Exhibitions. In the guest artist corner at JELMA, view colorful canvases by this rising star Baltimore painter, whose powerful portraits illuminate the multitudes of Black life. The James E. Lewis Museum of Art, Morgan State University, Carl Murphy Fine Arts Center, 2201 Argonne Dr. Tues.-Fri. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free.

TO 5/7/2027: DECOYS OF THE CHESAPEAKE
Exhibitions. Explore the traditions of Chesapeake waterfowling with a showcase of historic decoys, paintings, sporting artifacts, and more. Maryland Center for History and Culture, 610 Park Ave. 5-7 p.m. Free.