Find out what's happening in Baltimore in December. Look here for event information on concerts, theater, lectures, films, festivals, holidays, bands, Christmas event and more.
BSO Holiday Spectacular
December 14-16, 19-23
The BSO Holiday Spectacular returns in 2007 with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, host Mike Eldred, a sensational cast of singers and dancers, and of course, the Tap-Dancing Santas.
The BSO Holiday Spectacular returns in 2007 with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, host Mike Eldred, a sensational cast of singers and dancers, and of course, the Tap-Dancing Santas.
Photo by Richard Anderson
B&O Holiday Festival of Trains
Through December 30
Elaborate model train layouts, all decked out for Christmas, are spread throughout the museum.
Elaborate model train layouts, all decked out for Christmas, are spread throughout the museum.
Photo courtesy of B&O Railroad Museum
Holiday Films and Theater Productions
- A Christmas Carol at Lyric Opera House on December 13
- Do or Die: SLAY RIDE! at Spotlighters Theatre through December 15
- HOLIDAY KRUNCH! at Creative Alliance at The Patterson on December 13-15
- It's a Wonderful Life (1946) and A Christmas Carol (1951) at The Senator on December 16
- What Would Jesus Buy at The Charles Theatre opening December 7
- Holiday Hot Nostalgia at Toby's Dinner Theatre
- Miracle on 34th Street at the Timonium Dinner Theatre through December 23
- The Polar Express in 4D Immersion Theater at the National Aquarium through January 6
AVENUE Q at the Hippodrome Theatre
December 11-23, Tuesday - Sunday, times vary
AVENUE Q, Broadway's 2004 Tony winner for Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book, is a hilarious show about trying to make it in New York with big dreams and a tiny bank account. Called "one of the funniest shows you're ever likely to see" by Entertainment Weekly, AVENUE Q features a cast of people and puppets. And though the puppet may make AVENUE Q seem like it's for kids, adult themes pervade the show.
AVENUE Q, Broadway's 2004 Tony winner for Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book, is a hilarious show about trying to make it in New York with big dreams and a tiny bank account. Called "one of the funniest shows you're ever likely to see" by Entertainment Weekly, AVENUE Q features a cast of people and puppets. And though the puppet may make AVENUE Q seem like it's for kids, adult themes pervade the show.
Photo by Carol Rosegg
Harborplace's Yuletide Caroling and Merry Tuba Christmas
All month long choral groups from all over Maryland serenade shoppers inside The Gallery (across Pratt Street from the Pratt Street Pavilion). See schedule.
Merry Tuba Christmas
December 15, 3 p.m.
Hundreds of tuba and euphonium players, many of whom travel near and far from local communities including surrounding states such as Pennsylvania and Delaware, fill the Harborplace Amphitheater to perform holiday music. Participants also include members of Baltimore’s Marching Ravens.
Photo courtesy of Harborplace
Kwanzaa Celebration at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum
December 29-30
adults $5, children age 16 and under $1
443-263-1800
Kwanzaa is an African-American holiday beginning December 26 and lasting seven days. The Reginald F. Lewis Museum celebrateS the 4th and 5th days of Kwanzaa "Ujamaa” and “Nia," which mean "cooperative economics" and "purpose," with performances, films, art activities and educational sessions.
adults $5, children age 16 and under $1
443-263-1800
Kwanzaa is an African-American holiday beginning December 26 and lasting seven days. The Reginald F. Lewis Museum celebrateS the 4th and 5th days of Kwanzaa "Ujamaa” and “Nia," which mean "cooperative economics" and "purpose," with performances, films, art activities and educational sessions.
Baltimore Ravens vs Pittsburgh Steelers
Sunday, December 30, 1 p.m.
The Ravens take on the Steelers at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore for the last game of the regular season.
The Ravens take on the Steelers at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore for the last game of the regular season.
Brian Bahr/Getty Images
Hampden's Miracle on 34th Street
Through January 1
One block in Hampden puts on a Christmas light display that is surely visible from space. Neighbors in this block of rowhouses string Christmas lights across 34th Street. Inflatable snowglobes, musical trains and blinking angels adorn homes. A few even allow visitors to peek inside.
One block in Hampden puts on a Christmas light display that is surely visible from space. Neighbors in this block of rowhouses string Christmas lights across 34th Street. Inflatable snowglobes, musical trains and blinking angels adorn homes. A few even allow visitors to peek inside.
Photo by Laureen Miles Brunelli
Baltimore's New Year's Eve
December 31
Bring in 2008 with a bang. Whether it's watching the New Year's Eve fireworks over the Inner Harbor or dinner and dancing until dawn, Baltimore has a lot to offer.
Bring in 2008 with a bang. Whether it's watching the New Year's Eve fireworks over the Inner Harbor or dinner and dancing until dawn, Baltimore has a lot to offer.
Photo courtesy of USS Constellation
Army Navy Football Game
December 1, noon
M&T Bank Stadium
Army and Navy square off for this annual match up. Visiting ships, military displays and free tours of Blackhawk helicopter in the Inner Harbor are part of the weekend-long festivities, starting Nov. 29.
M&T Bank Stadium
Army and Navy square off for this annual match up. Visiting ships, military displays and free tours of Blackhawk helicopter in the Inner Harbor are part of the weekend-long festivities, starting Nov. 29.
Doug Pensinger/Getty Images
