As you prepare to close the chapter on 2024 and start anew in 2025, an array of fun events await you in the new year.January brings annual favorites like the talented ice carvers at the Harbor Point Ice Festival, as well as some quirky events like a Seinfeld-themed rave.Whether you’re resolving to explore Baltimore’s arts and cultural offerings, learn a new skill at a workshop, or dust off those ice skates you got years ago, our January events list is sure to help you begin 2025 on a meaningful and merry note.Charm City Lights, ongoing nightly through Jan. 1, 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Druid Hill Park. Baltimore City Recreation & Parks presents the second annual Charm City Lights exhibit, featuring a one-mile, drive-thru adventure featuring custom, animated displays, and a 48-foot tree.Holiday Train Garden, ongoing through Sunday, Jan. 5, The Shops at Kenilworth. Stop by The Shops at Kenilworth’s lower level during all mall hours to see the annual train garden display.Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None, ongoing through Jan. 4, 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. performances, Everyman Theatre. Directed by Noah Himmelstein and adapted for the stage by Agatha Christie herself, “And Then There Were None” promises an evening of suspense, secrets, and unexpected twists. Inner Harbor Ice Rink, ongoing through Monday, Jan. 20. Skate across the ice and enjoy views of the Inner Harbor. The ice rink is open daily, with hours of operation being Monday through Thursday from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday from 12 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Saturday from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.; and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Note: special hours on holidays.) Purchase tickets here.HoCo Open 2025 and Chroma, ongoing through Feb. 1. Howard County Arts Council announced two new exhibits on view at the Howard County Center for the Arts. HoCo Open 2025 is an annual salon-style, non-juried exhibit showcasing artwork in a variety of media by local artists. Chroma features abstract work by Cheri Glover, Josef Keyes, and LUSMERLIN. There will be a reception on Jan. 17, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. with live music, refreshments, and the presentation of the Covington Emerging Artist Award. Free and open to the public.The Murder Mystery Co’s Dinner Theater Show, Saturday, Jan. 4, 6:30 p.m. and Fri, Jan. 17, 7 p.m., The Olive Grove. Enjoy a three-course meal and an immersive, comedic murder mystery as you examine clues and mingle with suspects.Bach & Mozart, Sunday, Jan. 5, 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Maryland State Boychoir Center for the Arts. In their first Sunday concert of 2025, Bach in Baltimore will performing Bach’s Cantata 83 and Mozart’s Symphony No. 25.Hopkins Ice Rink, Friday, Jan. 10, through Sunday, Feb. 23, parking lot next to Johns Hopkins University’s Imagine Center for Integrative Learning and Life Design, 113 West University Parkway. Show off your skating skills as Johns Hopkins University brings back its temporary ice rink for the fourth year. Hopkins faculty, staff and students can skate during weekday sessions; meanwhile, both Hopkins affiliates and the general public can skate during weekend sessions. Read more in this Baltimore Fishbowl article.Nerd Prom: Snow Ball ’84, Saturday, Jan. 11, 8 p.m., Baltimore Soundstage. Presented by Transcendent Productions, Nerd Prom 2025 promises classic 80s nerdiness, including a cheesy prom photo booth, 80s prom decor, a prom court ceremony, an epic dance-off, cosplay karaoke, arcade games, and signature themed drinks. Night of 100 Beehives, Saturday, Jan. 11, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., Peabody Heights Brewery. Welcome to the very first Night of 100 Beehives, where the theme of the night is all things beehive and up-dos! Dress inspo is John Waters’ Hairspray – Divine, cat-eye glasses, pearls, red lippies, flamingos, the works! Bring cash tips for drag – Absolutely Dragulous will be there, along with local vendors, food by Little Miner Taco and The Local Oyster. Free and family friendly, including dogs!Backwater Backstories: Storytelling Event, Thursday, Jan. 16, 7 p.m., Backwater Books. Everyone has a story to tell! This is an open mic event for storytellers. Come and share your story at this independent bookstore in Historic Ellicott City!Pablo Ferrández, cello and Julio Elizalde, piano, Sunday, Jan. 19, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 pm., Shriver Hall. Shriver Hall Concert Series presents Spanish cellist Pablo Ferrández, hailed for his “superb technique and exhilarating musicality” (Los Angeles Times) and pianist Julio Elizalde, an artist of “compelling artistry and power” (Seattle Times). Chunky Knit Blanket Workshop & Milkshakes, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2 p.m., The Crazy Mason Milkshake Bar. Make your own chunky knit blanket while enjoying a milkshake! No experience or tools needed – you’ll receive yarn, choose your own color, and get step-by-step instructions, and a yummy milkshake to enjoy while knitting! Workshop cost: $118.15; recommended for ages 14+; Reserve your spot by clicking this link!Particle Fever, Thursday, Jan. 23, 7 p.m., SNF Parkway Theatre. Join SNF Parkway Theatre for a one-night screening and live after-show discussion with David Kaplan, producer of the film and Professor of Physics at Johns Hopkins University, and Sean Carroll, Homewood Professor of Natural Philosophy at Johns Hopkins University and celebrated author.  Candlelight: Best of Bridgerton on Strings, Friday, Jan. 24, 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m., Baltimore Museum of Art (Meyerhoff Auditorium). Join Kennedy String Quartet as they reimagine favorite melodies from ‘Bridgerton’ by the soft glow of candlelight.The Classic: Maryvale vs. Mercy, Friday, Jan. 24, 7 p.m., Towson University Arena. Join the Mercy Magic and the Maryvale Lions for the largest girls’ sporting event in Maryland — the 61st anniversary of The Classic — where Mercy High School and Maryvale will reignite their decades-long rivalry.Après Ski Party, Friday, Jan. 24, 8 p.m., PBR Baltimore. Embrace the winter vibes as PBR Baltimore transforms into a snowy winter wonderland, featuring a live DJ and signature slope cocktails. Après Ski attire encouraged — the room WILL be cold! RSVP HERE for drink specials, free entry, and the chance to win a bottle of Stateside Vodka and Bottle Service!Dancing in the Street: Music of Motown, Friday, Jan. 24 through Sunday, Jan. 26, 8 p.m. Friday & Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday, Music Center at Strathmore and Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall. Experience the magic of Motown as conductor Byron Stripling returns for a program featuring artists like Marvin Gaye, The Four Tops, Martha Reeves, Michael Jackson, Diana Ross, The Temptations, and Stevie Wonder.Seinrave, Friday, Jan. 24, 9 p.m., Baltimore Soundstage. Join Baltimore Soundstage for Seinrave, a Seinfeld universe inspired rave. Get ready for 90s nostalgia, bass-heavy beats, and iconic Seinfeld references — it’s “a party about nothing…and everything!”Harbor Point Ice Fest, Saturday, Jan. 25, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Harbor Point Central Plaza. Featuring live ice carving demonstrations, interactive ice sculptures, delicious food and drinks, this free festival promises icy fun for all ages.Rodney Marsalis Philadelphia Big Brass, Sunday, Jan. 26, 3:30 p.m., Community Concerts at Second, Second Presbyterian Church. With music ranging from New Orleans jazz and Broadway hits to Baroque and classical, this free community concert offers fun for all ages and musical tastes.Dirty Dancing in Concert, Sunday, Jan. 26, 8 p.m., Lyric Baltimore. Watch 80s classic “Dirty Dancing” on a full-size cinema screen as a live band and singers perform the film’s iconic soundtrack in its first live film-to-concert experience.