As the last week of January approaches and you're feeling the winter blues, try practicing some self-care by enjoying a hobby outside of the house. Here are some suggestions for activities that span a variety of interests, from art to pets to theoretical physics.
Here are some fun things to do this weekend.
Thursday, January 25th
“I'll eat you alive.”
In the original As you play “I Will Eat You Alive,” three characters gather at a dinner party to “celebrate” their weight loss resolution. Playwright Katie Heilman's play, which will run until February 10, was inspired by a series of interviews with self-identified fat people. Explores themes centered around the experience of being fat, such as diet culture and fatphobia.
time: From 7pm to 9pm
position: Voxel (9 W. 25th St.)
Fee: Weekday ticket prices start at $11.
Family friendly? No, this show is for adults. Content advisories state to expect strong and explicit language about disordered eating, dieting, fat shaming, sexual assault, references to drugs and alcohol, partial nudity, etc. Masu.
Mary J. Blige tribute band
Mary J. Blige tribute band Just Fine will be paying homage to the music legend this week at Keystone Corner. Tickets for the live performance are sold out, but you can join in the fun via livestream and hear her seven-piece band jam with “Real Love,” “You Remind Me,” and “My Life.” .
time: 7:30 PM
position: Live stream broadcast.
Fee: Streaming passes are $15, with a $2.05 fee.
Family friendly? Yes, if the kids around you already know Ms. Blige well.
Beer with the Professor at Guilford Hall
In a parallel universe, an alternate reality, you might spend your Thursday night at home watching the movie “Everything Everywhere All at Once.” But in this world, in this Baltimore, you might instead be at Guilford Hall listening to Johns and his Hopkins University professor lecture on the multiverse depicted in the 2022 Oscar-winning film. I don't know. William Egginton, professor of humanities, will lead a lecture on the scientific, philosophical, and literary applications of multiverse theory.
time: From 6pm to 8:30pm
position: Guilford Hall Brewery (1611 Guilford Ave.)
Fee: Check pricing information here.
Family friendly? Perhaps if your young person is interested in theoretical physics.
Friday, January 26th
Creative Mornings Baltimore
The organizers of this free monthly breakfast lecture series say they adhere to two basic principles. That means everyone is creative and everyone is invited. This month's featured speaker is Eddie O'Keefe, co-owner of Peabody Heights Brewery.
time: From 8:30am to 10am
position: Topside (101 W. Monument St.)
Fee: It's free, but you must register online.
Family friendly? This event is aimed at creative professionals.
'Back to the Future'
You don't need plutonium to watch this classic movie again. Come see the movie this weekend as the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra performs this score live. Life-size cutouts of Doc and Marty are on display in the lobby.
time: 7:30 PM
position: Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall (1212 Cathedral St.)
Fee: Tickets start at $18. Food can also be purchased from local vendors such as Glizzy's Wagyu Dogs, Fuzzies Burgers, and CM.Pops.
Family friendly? yes.
Saturday, January 27th
Harbor Point Ice Festival
Participate in ice carving demonstrations, live music, and other festivities (including a salute to Mr. Trash Wheels, whatever that means) at the Harbor Point Ice Festival. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.
time: From 11am to 5pm
position: Harbor Point Central Plaza (1310 Point St.)
Fee: Admission is free. Parking in affiliated parking lots is $5.
Family friendly? yes! Dogs on leads are also allowed to participate.
Strange Topics: Mead, Macabre, and the Wonders of Charm City
Charm City Meadworks is hosting its first Curiosity Expo, which will feature “diverse and quirky vendors and exhibitors” displaying wares and holding workshops. Those interested in the strange and eccentric will hit it off at this event.
time: From 6pm to 10pm
position: Charm City Meadworks (400 E. Biddle St.) and Maryland Art Place (218 W. Saratoga St.)
Fee: It's free, but you may need some extra money for drinks and shopping.
Family friendly? yes.
23rd World of Pet Expo
This weekend, animal lovers will flock to Timonium for the largest consumer pet show on the East Coast. Check out a variety of demonstrations, lectures, and workshops with titles like “How Cats Talk,'' “Understanding Parrot Aggression,'' and “That's Why I Want an Alpaca.''
time: From 10am to 7pm
position: Maryland State Fairgrounds (2200 York Road in Timonium)
Fee: Adults $14, children 5-12 $5. Admission is free for children under 5 years old.
Family friendly? yes. Pets on leashes are also allowed.
Sunday, January 28th
Drop-in art making at Walters
Stop by the Walters Art Museum this weekend to enjoy free art-making activities. Visitors can explore how they see themselves by creating self-portraits.
time: From 11am to 1pm
position: Walters (600 N. Charles St.)
Fee: free.
Family friendly? yes.
