If you’ve set resolutions for the New Year, whether it be to attend more live performances or to connect more deeply with nature, this weekend offers a multitude of engaging activities to help you achieve those goals.
Here’s a roundup of exciting events happening this weekend:
Forever Flowers, Thursday, January 8, 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Baltimore Museum of Art. Join artist and sculptor Murjoni Merriweather for a creative workshop where participants can design charming pipe-cleaner “Forever Flowers.”
Rock of Ages, Friday, January 9, through Sunday, March 15, Toby’s Dinner Theatre. Experience a tale of romance as a “small-town girl” intersects with a “city boy, born and raised in South Detroit” amidst an unforgettable soundtrack of iconic 1980s music in this vibrant musical.
Seven Guitars, Friday, January 9, through Sunday, February 1, Spotlighters Theatre. This poignant play by August Wilson unfolds during the funeral of one of its characters and features flashbacks that explore the lives of an aspiring blues musician, ailing elder, and three independent women, navigating the complexities of Black American life during the post-war poverty of 1940s Pittsburgh.
The Shark is Broken, Friday, January 9, through Sunday, February 1, Vagabond Players. Delve into the behind-the-scenes story of the legendary film “Jaws,” celebrating its 50th anniversary with a look at the challenges faced during its production.
The Art of Self Discovery, Saturday, January 10, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., American Visionary Art Museum. Join artist Nell Merlino in this interactive workshop to create a unique collage portrait. Participants should bring a photograph of themselves along with any small images or elements they wish to incorporate into their artwork.
Sublime Subjects, Saturday, January 10, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., BMA Lexington Market. Transdisciplinary artist HOPE McCorkle will lead a workshop inspired by the “Amy Sherald: American Sublime” exhibition at the Baltimore Museum of Art, focusing on portrait creation.
The Second Saturday S#!T Show feat. Jim Bryan, Saturday, January 10, doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m., Ottobar. Join host Mike Quindlen for an evening filled with laughs featuring headliner Jim Bryan, as well as comedians Will Sparks Jr., Lily Brackett, Kurt Ryan, and Byron Brooks, along with special guest Elliott Gottloeb.
Jared Freid, Saturday, January 10, doors open at 6 p.m., show starts at 7 p.m., Baltimore Soundstage. Comedian and podcaster Jared Freid is bringing his stand-up act to Baltimore as part of his “The Table for One Tour” after roasting contestants on the “Golden Bachelor.”
Baltimore Square Dance, Saturday, January 10, 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Mobtown Ballroom & Cafe. Get ready to have a blast at Mobtown Ballroom with an evening of square dancing. No prior experience or partner is necessary—just bring your enthusiasm!
New Year Meditation Hike & Intention Setting, Sunday, January 11, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Irvine Nature Center. Start the New Year right with a family-friendly hike. Engage in a simple intention-setting activity, and finish the day around a cozy fire enjoying warm drinks and delicious s’mores.
Emanuel Ax, piano, Sunday, January 11, 5:30 p.m., Shriver Hall. The Shriver Hall Concert Series is excited to begin the year with a performance by Grammy-winning pianist Emanuel Ax.
