Weekend Events: Stavros Halkias, Festival of Trees, Polar Express, and more.
Nov 27, 2024
Whether you’re looking for things to do with family members visiting Baltimore from out of town, or want to plan a solo day to recharge after Thanksgiving socialization, there’s plenty in store this weekend.Catch Baltimore native Stavros Halkias’ comedy show, support the Kennedy Krieger Institute as you view beautifully decorated trees, or get some holiday shopping done by purchasing an artsy gift at the Bazaart marketplace.Check it all out in our weekend events roundup:Rod Wave, Friday, Nov. 29, doors open at 6 p.m., event begins at 7 p.m., CFG Bank Arena. Rapper and singer Rod Wave will perform in Baltimore on his Last Lap Tour.Pajama Bike Party, Friday, Nov. 29, 7 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., St. Mary’s Park. What’s better than a pajama party? A pajama party on wheels. Ride around Baltimore with fellow bicyclists. The theme of the November ride is pajamas, so feel free to wear your best slumber attire (just make sure you stay warm and safe).Festival of Trees, Friday, Nov. 29, through Sunday, Dec. 1, Maryland State Fairground Cow Palace. Entering its 35th year, the Festival of Trees is a three-day event that showcases hundreds of creatively decorated trees (including Orioles and Raven’s trees!), wreaths, gingerbread houses, and more, which are available for purchase. The event benefits the patients, students and programs at the Kennedy Krieger Institute and kicks off the most wonderful time of the year.The Polar Express Holiday Experience, Friday, Nov. 29, through Sunday, Dec. 1, B&O Railroad Museum. Celebrate 20 years of holiday magic and experience the wonder of Christmas with the iconic holiday train adventure, followed by a visit to the North Pole. The museum has transformed its roundhouse into the North Pole with dancing elves, huge Christmas tree, photogenic Polar Bears, and Santa! And of course, music, hot cocoa, and freshly baked cookies. Saturdays and Sundays through Dec. 22. Tickets required.Holly-Days, Friday, Nov. 29, through Sunday, Dec. 1, Maryland Zoo. The Maryland Zoo’s Holly-Days event series kicks off this weekend. See zoo animals; participate in a scavenger hunt; take photos with holiday characters; ride a train and carousel; write letters to Santa; and more.Bazaart, Friday, Nov. 29, and Saturday, Nov. 30, American Visionary Art Museum. Shop paintings, sculptures, jewelry, handmade clothing and accessories, and other artwork at Bazaart, AVAM’s annual holiday craft marketplace.Stavros Halkias, Friday, Nov. 29, and Saturday, Nov. 30, doors open at 6 p.m., show starts at 7 p.m., Lyric Baltimore. Baltimore native comedian Stavros Halkias is coming home for the holidays — and he’s bringing his stand-up show with him! Originally from Baltimore and now living in Queens, New York, Halkias stars in the newly released doomsday comedy “Let’s Start a Cult.” He also has two comedy specials, “Live at the Lodge Room” and “Fat Rascal.”Black Nativity, Saturday, Nov. 30, through Sunday, Dec. 22, Baltimore Center Stage. ArtsCentric will perform Langston Hughes’ “Black Nativity,” which retells how Jesus came into this world, told through the lens of the Black experience. The production will feature original music by composer and music director Cedric D. Lyles.Kelly Bell Band & Jah Works, Saturday, Nov. 30, doors open at 6 p.m., Recher Theatre. Bring your crew out for an old-school Thanksgiving weekend party with two legendary Baltimore favorites.Baltimore Symphony Musicians & Friends, Sunday, Dec. 1, 3:30 p.m., Community Concerts at Second, Second Presbyterian Church. Sponsored by Beth & Mark Felder, this free community concert will feature Maconchy’s “Clarinet Quintet,” Tansman’s “Suite for Wind Trio,” and Beethoven’s “String Quartet Op. 59, No. 3 in C Major.”