As Halloweekend arrives in Baltimore, the city is brimming with exciting events designed to elevate your spirits and immerse you in the festive atmosphere of the spooky season.
With activities ranging from a thrilling performance of music from the film “Psycho” to a vibrant glow-in-the-dark party, there are numerous ways to partake in the holiday fun.
In addition to Halloween-themed events, there are also select performances that cater to different interests, such as a musical showcasing the life of iconic singer Marvin Gaye and an exhibition focused on the Jones Falls.
Find out more in our weekend events roundup:
Halloween Rally: Glow Edition, Thursday, Oct. 29, at 10 p.m., Power Plant Live. Calling all party enthusiasts! The 45th edition of this outdoor festival after dark promises an array of costumes, blacklights, inflatables, beverages, and lively dance music. This event is exclusively for those aged 21 and older.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show Movie Screening, Thursday, Oct. 29, through Saturday, Oct. 31, at M&T Bank Exchange. Catch a newly restored 4K version of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” with a live shadow cast, audience participation, and an exciting costume contest.
Billy Strings, Friday, Oct. 30, and Saturday, Oct. 31, at CFG Bank Arena. Grammy Award-winning guitarist, singer, and bluegrass artist Billy Strings is set to perform in Baltimore. The Nashville-based musician, originally from Michigan, recently released his album, “So Much for Goodbyes,” in August 2022.
Marvin: The Marvin Gaye Musical, Friday, Oct. 30, with doors opening at 7 p.m. and the show starting at 8 p.m., at Lyric Baltimore. Je’Caryous Johnson presents “Marvin: The Marvin Gaye Musical,” which utilizes Motown’s greatest hits to narrate the story of Gaye’s life and his artistic evolution.
Psycho in Concert, Friday, Oct. 30, and Sunday, Nov. 1, at Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall. Experience Alfred Hitchcock’s classic thriller Psycho with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra performing the renowned, strings-only score live.
Pete the Cat, Saturday, Oct. 31, and Sunday, Nov. 1, at Baltimore Center Stage. Join Pete the Cat and second grader Jimmy as they embark on an exciting adventure that takes them all the way to Paris and back in a VW Bus.
Pumpkin Smash, Sunday, Nov. 1, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Maryland Science Center. Send your jack-o’-lantern off in style with a spectacular smash from the rooftop of the Maryland Science Center.
Jones Falls 2076 Exhibition, Sunday, Nov. 1, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Peale. Discover imaginative futures for Baltimore’s Jones Falls River as envisioned by artists, designers, writers, and community contributors.
Ritual and Revolution, Sunday, Nov. 1, from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the Baltimore Museum of Art. This captivating performance, presented by Full Circle Dance Company, aims to move hearts and inspire minds through powerful choreography, music, and storytelling.
Igor Levit, Sunday, Nov. 1, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:10 p.m., at Shriver Hall. Hosted by the Shriver Hall Concert Series, German pianist Igor Levit will make his debut performance in Baltimore with a program entirely dedicated to Beethoven, featuring the intense “Tempest” sonata and the heroic “Waldstein” sonata.
