Thursday, Sept. 8

Dreamseeds: Makerspace and Happy Hour: An afternoon of papermaking, music, meditation, and conversation with Sanahara Ama Chandra and Hannah Brancato to share stories of possibilities for a powerful future. Artworks and conversations from this workshop will be woven together for display as part of the Dreamseeds exhibition. 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at City Arts 2, 1700 Greenmount Avenue. 

Racing Forward: Black Athletes, Activism and Justice: A panel discussion with sports analysts on Black athletes and activism in America, with a cocktail reception and the opportunity to self-tour the Men of Change: Power. Triumph. Truth. exhibition. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Reginald F. Lewis Museum, 830 East Pratt Street. For more information, go to: https://www.lewismuseum.org or call 443-263-1800.

Open Mic Thursday at Montego Bar and Grille: A night full of good vibes and fun featuring open mic-style entertainment for all singers, rappers, poets, comedians, dancers, and producers. Great Jamaican food and drinks on hand as well as hookah. 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Montego Bar and Grille, 1818 North Charles Street. For more information, go to: https://montegobaltimore.com/ or call 240-755-4466 

Friday, Sept. 9

Norman Connors and Jean Carn: Two R&B legends are extending an invitation to hear their sultry sounds. Norman Connors, who penned the hit “You Are My Starship,” the baseline of which was sampled by hip-hop group Mobb Deep, joins Jean Carn, whose “Don’t Let it Go To Your Head Now” was produced by the famed Philadelphia songwriting duo Gamble and Huff. In-person and virtual performance. Sept. 9 and 10, 7:30 p.m., and Sept. 11, 5 p.m., at Keystone Korner, 1350 Lancaster Street. For more information, go to: keystonekornerbaltimore.com or call 410-946-6726.

Mwenso and the Shakes: Global artists who merge a formidable timeline of jazz and blues expression through African and Afro-American music. In-person and virtual performance. 7 p.m. at Creative Alliance, 3134 Eastern Ave. ($18+) For more information, go to: creativealliance.org or call 410-276-1651.

Saturday, Sept. 10

Shiny Fest: Presented by Shiny Boy Press. A festival made to bring communities together by showcasing an eclectic list of Baltimore’s finest artists and performers. Noon to 11:59 p.m. at Le Mondo, 406 North Howard Street. ($8) For more information, go to: lemondo.org.

End of Summer Vegan Block Party: The First Annual Vegan Block Party, featuring local vegan food vendors, live music, and a pop-up market. All ages. 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Center Plaza, 120 West Fayette Street. For more information, go to: https://www.veggietablebmore.com/

Sunday, Sept. 11

The 1619 Project Book Signing: Join Nikole Hannah-Jones and Urban Reads Bookstore for a book signing. 3 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Urban Reads Bookstore, 3008 Greenmount Avenue. For more information, go to: www.oururbanreads.com/event-details/the-1619-project-book-signing or call 443-552-1094.

Monday, Sept. 12

Writers Live! A.J. Verdelle: Award-winning novelist A.J. Verdelle will discuss her friendship with the late novelist Toni Morrison. In-person and virtual. 7 p.m. at Enoch Pratt Library, Central Branch, 400 Cathedral Street. For more information, go to: www.prattlibrary.org or call 410-396-5430.

Thursday, Sept. 15

Sip, Puff, and Paint: Get creative and paint your own masterpiece at this BYOB paint night at an art gallery. The Gallery About Nothing, 805 East Baltimore Street. ($28) For more information, call: 410-504-9249. 

Stephanie Barber presents “Trial in the Woods” in conversation with Alicia Puglionesi: Stephanie Barber’s play “Trial in the Woods” is one part crime procedural and one part fable. It offers a bold retelling of ethics, the efficacy of punitive justice, and our criminal justice system. 7 p.m. at Red Emma’s, 3128 Greenmount Avenue. For more information, go to: redemmas.org/.

Friday, Sept. 16

Pop-Up and Poetry:  A poetry series dedicated to the synergy of Black lyricism, artists, and space. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Nubian Hueman, 211 West Read Street. ($15) RSVP through Eventbrite.  

Dyke Nite: Queer Homecoming: Order your corsages and start planning your color coordinated outfits with your date (or dates) because it’s a Queer Homecoming! Sounds by DJs WebbieWeb and JacqJill playing 2000s throwback hits all night long. 21 years of age and up. Masks are required. 10 p.m. at Ottobar, 2549 North Howard Street. ($10). For more information, go to: theottobar.com or call 410-662-0069.

Saturday, Sept. 17

Object Dive—Material Activism: Art-Making Virtual Workshop: Virtually examine and discuss the use of photography as activist art historically and in contemporary forms. Work with local artist Deyane Moses of Blackives to create your own form of activist art. Virtual. 10 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (Free; Registration is required.) For more information, go to: www.mdhistory.org or call 410-685-3750.

Locust Point Festival 2022: Festival is back for 2022. 11:30 a.m. at Latrobe Park, 1627 East Fort Avenue.

Tidal Shift: Dance series at Le Mondo curated by resident artist Noelle Tolbert featuring new and in-progress dance pieces from regional movers and dance-makers. 8:00 p.m. at Le Mondo, 406 North Howard Street. ($12 + $0.30 fee) For more information, go to: www.lemondo.org.

Butter: House music party featuring the sounds of DJs and producers Afropino, Ed Ridgley, and Stylo. 9 p.m. at The Crown Baltimore, 1910 North Charles Street ($5-$25). For more information, go to: thecrownbaltimore.tumblr.com or call 410-625-4848.

Astrology for Black Girls Storytime and Workshop: Join Greedy Reads for a special storytime and interactive workshop with Jordannah Elizabeth, author of “Astrology For Black Girls: A Beginner’s Guide for Black Girls Who Look to the Stars.” 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Greedy Reads-Remington, 320 West 29th Street. For more information, go to: greedyreads.com/events/19466 or call 410-878-0184.

The Beautiful and the Damned Opening Reception: Exhibition exploring beauty as imagined through the lens of three African American women artists whose artwork challenges the notions and standards of beauty. Curated by Myrtis Bedolla and featuring artwork by Lavett Ballard, Monica Ikegwu, and Megan Lewis. 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Galerie Myrtis, 2224 North Charles Street. For more information, go to: galeriemyrtis.net/ or call 410-235-3711. 

Sunday, Sept. 18

Abell Community Street Fair: Food trucks, music, crafts and a silent auction are highlights of the Abell Community Street Fair, held in the pocket neighborhood tucked between Charles Village and Waverly. Vendors and musicians will line Barclay Street between 29th and 31st Street, and 30th Street from Barclay Street to Greenmount Avenue. Noon to 5 p.m For more information, go to: www.abellimprovement.org/copy-of-street-fair-2021.

Tuesday, Sept. 20

Pusha T: The cocaine concierge gets behind the wheel of the caravan (he probably drives something much nicer now) on his way up to Maryland — Baltimore, to be specific. The king of coke rap comes to town for his It’s Almost Dry Tour. 7 p.m. at Baltimore Soundstage, 124 Market Place. ($37.50 will get you in the game) For more information, go to: www.baltimoresoundstage.com/events/pusha-t/ or call: 410-244-0057.

Wednesday, Sept. 21

Prince: Sign O’ the Times: If I was your girlfriend, I would ask you to take me to see the screening of Prince’s 1987 concert movie Sign O’ The Times at The Senator Theatre, 5904 York Road. Screenings Sept. 21 at 7 p.m., Sept. 25 at 10 a.m., and Sept. 26 at 1 p.m. For more information, go to: ​​thesenatortheatre.com/ or call 410-323-4424.

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Wednesday 28

The Black Cat. Frightened Rabbit, Wintersleep.

Cat’s Eye Pub. Dogs Among the Bushes.

The 8×10. DJ Williams Shots Fired with All Star Cast.

Metro Gallery. ADULT., HIDE, Extended Release.

9:30 Club. Quinn XCII, Chelsea Cutler.

The Ottobar. Karaoke Night; Sister Ex, Meatbot.

Rams Head On Stage. Graham Nash.

The Windup Space. Windup Wednesday.

Thursday 1

An Die Musik. Leo’s Maximum Gospel Trumpets.

Baltimore Soundstage. The Expendables, Through The Roots, Pacific Dub, Amplified.

Bertha’s. Jeff Reed Trio.

The Birchmere. Graham Nash.

The Black Cat. Futuristic, Ishdarr, Scribecash, Saab.

Cat’s Eye Pub. Pete Kanaras Blues Band.

Creative Alliance. Xylouris White.

The Fillmore Silver Spring. A$AP Ferg, Denzel Curry.

Germano’s Piattini. Fireside Collective.

Metro Gallery. Ed Schrader’s Music Beat, Wume, Smoke Bellow.

Motor House. Mood2Soul.

9:30 Club. Kelela.

The Ottobar. The Twain Train: Shania Twain DJ and Karaoke.

Rams Head Live. Anthrax, Killswitch Engage, Havok.

Rams Head On Stage. Trevor Hall.

The Sidebar. The Effects, Balkan Falcon, Cotten Seiler and the Foxhole Atheists.

U Street Music Hall. CloZee, Choppy Oppy, McWavy, Raptorstein.

Friday 2

Baltimore Soundstage. American Nightmare, Pissed Jeans, Protester, Cloak/Dagger.

Bertha’s. Juke Drivers.

The Birchmere. Rachelle Ferrell.

The Black Cat. Conspiratease Burlesque Show.

Cat’s Eye Pub. Katie Bowers Band; Bad Neighbors.

Creative Alliance. Nina Simone-Miriam Makeba Tribute with Akua Allrich.

The Crown. First Friday Karaoke.

The 8×10. Soohan, Anna Morgan, Christian Dope.

E.M.P. Collective. Western Star, El Silver Cabs, The Lushpockets.

The Fillmore Silver Spring. Eric Johnson.

Germano’s Piattini. Gary Rubin and Brent Hardesty.

Joe Squared. Your Solar, In The Presence of Wolves, Heavy.

Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall. Baltimore Symphony Orchestra: “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban” in Concert with University of Maryland Concert Choir.

Metro Gallery. Pressing Strings, Skribe.

9:30 Club. Galactic, Butcher Brown.

The Ottobar. Take Me Out 2000s Indie Dance Party.

Rams Head On Stage. White Ford Bronco ‘90s Party.

Reverb. Reverb Open Jam Night.

The Sidebar. Lost in Society, Rooney’s Shoe, The Stifled, Old Bay Thrashers.

Tin Roof. Dell Fox Company.

U Street Music Hall. Missio, Welshly Arms; Lee Burridge.

The Windup Space. Tomason, Sea Lilies, Flying Faders, Yanni II.

Saturday 3

An Die Musik. Folkal Point: Stone Hill All-Stars.

Anthem. Little Big Town, Kacey Musgraves, Midland.

Baltimore Soundstage. Dermot Kennedy.

Bertha’s. Automatic Slim and His Band.

The Birchmere. Rachelle Ferrell.

The Black Cat. 1000mods, Telekinetic Yeti, Alms; Let Me Break You Up: An Anti-Dating Game Show.

Cat’s Eye Pub. Tara; Roger Girke Band.

Creative Alliance. Viva Brasil! Carnival Dance Party.

The Crown. Sauce with James Nasty; Purim In Space.

Echostage. DJ Snake.

The 8×10. 15th Annual Mammojam.

Germano’s Piattini. Jan Knutson and Griff Kazmierczak.

Metro Gallery. Midvale, The New Reign, Saturnine, Novarium, Spermasaurus Rex.

9:30 Club. Galactic, Aztec Sun.

The Ottobar. New Wave Dance Party with DJ Billy; Live Punk Rock Karaoke.

Rams Head On Stage. Robert Klein.

Red Room. Beatriz Ferreyra, Twig Harper, Jeff Carey.

Reverb. GrassRoots, The Stonewall Vessels.

Royal Farms Arena. Kid Rock.

The Sidebar. Madball, Next Step Up, Flatline, Evade.

Tin Roof. Vertigo Red.

U Street Music Hall. Joywave, Sasha Sloan, Kopps; Dieselboy, Bill & Ed, Seanny Ranks B2B DJ Rubble, Kinetics MC.

The Windup Space. Bedlam Brass, The Mondawmen, J Pope and the HearNow.

Sunday 4

An Die Musik. Billy Kemp: Roots Cafe Singer-Songwriter Series.

Baltimore Soundstage. Aaron Watson, Jack Ingram, Ryan Beaver.

The Birchmere. Dwele.

The Black Cat. BRNDA, Poppies, Julian.

Cat’s Eye Pub. Steve Kraemer & The Bluesicians; Grapefruit Kings.

The Fillmore Silver Spring. Jeezy, Tee Grizzley.

Germano’s Piattini. Jazz Brunch with Cecilia Zabala.

Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall. Baltimore Symphony Orchestra: “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban” in Concert with University of Maryland Concert Choir.

Lyric Opera House. Alice Cooper.

Metro Gallery. Vista Kicks, Rent Party, Stranger.

Motor House. World Sound Series: Meklit.

9:30 Club. Hippie Sabotage, Melvv, Olivia Noelle.

The Ottobar. Service Industry Night.

Rams Head On Stage. Suzy Bogguss.

Red Room. Volunteers’ Collective.

U Street Music Hall. The Rumpus Room: A Family Dance Party with Marc Meistro, Stereo Faith; Lil Xan, $TEVEN CANNON.

The Windup Space. Bedlam Brass, The Mondawmen, J Pope and the HearNow.

Monday 5

An Die Musik. Monday Jazz Jam hosted by Alex Meadow and Joshua Espinoza.

Baltimore Soundstage. Brett Dennen, Dean Lewis.

The Birchmere. David Archuleta.

The Black Cat. Report Suspicious Activity, Two Inch Astronaut, Anna Connolly.

Cat’s Eye Pub. Phil Cunneff New Trio.

Germano’s Piattini. Sound Underground.

9:30 Club. LP, Noah Kahan, Kat Cunning.

Rams Head Live. Hippie Sabotage, Melvv, Olivia Noelle.

Rams Head On Stage. Brett Dennen; Tab Benoit’s Whiskey Bayou Records Revue.

U Street Music Hall. Ella Vos, Freya Ridings.

Tuesday 6

An Die Musik. MUSA’KE (Dauda/MikeGary) Monthly Tuesday Series.

The Birchmere. Sweet Honey In The Rock.

The Black Cat. Frigs, The Rememberables.

Cat’s Eye Pub. Timmy Shelley Band.

Creative Alliance. The Songster Series: Christen B.

The Crown. Karaoke Forever.

The Fillmore Silver Spring. Michael Schenker, A Sound Of Thunder.

9:30 Club. Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark, GGOOLLDD.

Rams Head Live. Eric Johnson.

Rams Head On Stage. Jim Belushi & The Board of Comedy.

The Sidebar. Sweet Ascent.

The Windup Space. Standup Comedy at The Windup Space: Benefit for Homeless in Baltimore.

Wednesday 7

Bertha’s. Big Bertha’s Rhythm Kings.

The Birchmere. Pat Green.

The Black Cat. Nada Surf.

Cat’s Eye Pub. Matt Kelley’s Swangbang.

The Crown. Grandchildren, Kingsley Ibeneche, $100 Girlfriend, DJ Pancakes.

The 8×10. People’s Blues Of Richmond, Disco Risque, Medusa’s Disco.

The Fillmore Silver Spring. Sabaton, Kreator, cyHra.

Germano’s Piattini. Cissa Paz and JP Silva: Authentic Brazilian Music.

Metro Gallery. The Zephyr Bones, The Dune Flowers.

9:30 Club. Cornelius, Ava Luna.

The Ottobar. Karaoke Night.

Rams Head Live. JJ Grey & Mofro, Hollis Brown.

Rams Head On Stage. Colin Quinn.

Tin Roof. The Harikaraoke Band Gong Show.

The Windup Space. Windup Wednesday.

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Wednesday 21

Bertha’s. Baltimore Songwriters Association Songwriters Showcase.

The Black Cat. Bottled Up, Reed Appleseed, Lovejet.

Cat’s Eye Pub. Rachel & Chick Hall.

The Crown. Pow Pow Family Band, $100 Girlfriend, James and the Giant Peach.

The 8×10. ELM, lespecial.

The Fillmore Silver Spring. K. Michelle, London Savoy.

Germano’s Piattini. Open Mic Night with Mary Reilly.

Metro Gallery. Yndi Halda, Staghorn, Time Columns.

9:30 Club. The Oh Hellos, Lowland Hum.

The Ottobar. Karaoke Night; I Set My Friends On Fire, Kissing Candice, Awaken I Am, At This Point, Spermasaurus Rex.

Rams Head On Stage. Robert Stevenson, I Am Strikes.

The Windup Space. Windup Wednesday.

Thursday 22

An Die Musik. i am dauda.

Bertha’s. Jeff Reed Trio.

The Birchmere. Jeffrey Osborne.

The Black Cat. Fuzzqueen, Sam Cooper & The Sleepwalkers, Social Station.

Cat’s Eye Pub. Ruben Montoya Band.

The Crown. Albert Bagman, Amazon Prime, EllenSiberianTiger, No Hair; UFO VOL 11 with Baby.com, Nikilad, :3lon (DJ set), Alienood420; A Night Of Japanese New Wave & Obscure.

The 8×10. Roots of Creation Grateful Dub Tour with Kash’d out, The Elovaers.

The Fillmore Silver Spring. DVSN.

Germano’s Piattini. BSA Senior Acting Ensemble’s Senior Showcase Cabaret.

Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall. Baltimore Symphony Orchestra: Rite of Spring.

Lyric Opera House. Justin Moore, Dylan Scott.

Metro Gallery. Ian Brown Memorial with Alms, Cemetery Piss, Pearl.

Motor House. Mood2Soul.

9:30 Club. Lane 8, Enamour.

The Ottobar. Full Of Hell, Prisoner, Neolithic, R-Complex; DJ Diamond Dustin.

Rams Head On Stage. Parsonsfield, Jesse Ruben.

Reverb. Baltimore Song Writers Group.

The Sidebar. No Zodiac, Strengthen What Remains, Iron Price, Dahmed., Cancer Priest.

Tin Roof. As If – A ‘90s Tribute.

U Street Music Hall. Georgetown Cabaret.

The Windup Space. Beat Barrage with Ashley Sierra and Ullnevano.

Friday 23

An Die Musik. Robin Bullock & Sue Richards: Celtic Harp & Guitar Duo.

Baltimore Soundstage. Eli Young Band, Melodime.

Bertha’s. Juke Drivers.

The Birchmere. Jeffrey Osborne.

The Black Cat. It’s a Strip! A Star Wars Burlesque Tribute; Dark & Stormy.

Cat’s Eye Pub. Johnny Smooth; Nate Myers & The Aces.

Creative Alliance. 3rd Annual Django Festival with Sara L’abriola and Thor Jensen, Ultrafaux.

The Crown. Blush + Brews with :3lon, Loc Spice, Randi + Infinity Knives, Graffititech, Vicunyah, Dentana.

The 8×10. Exmag + Bass Physics, The Pleasure Tour, DeltaNine, Image.Nation.

The Fillmore Silver Spring. The Prince Experience.

Joe Squared. Medium Cheetah, Wishing Rock, WOASH.

Metro Gallery. Matt Talley, Locus Sound, Thunder Club, Flying Jacob, TM Lockemy.

Motor House. Dance Your Brass Off: Funky Dawgz and Rufus Roundtree.

9:30 Club. Railroad Earth, Roosevelt Collier.

The Ottobar. Karaoke Happy Hour/Electric Cafe Dance Party; Tim Barry, Josh Small, Roger Harvey.

Rams Head Live. Rookshot, At Face Value, One Life To Lead, Follow Your Bliss, Stuck in Reverse.

Rams Head On Stage. Nick Moss Band, Toby Walker.

Reverb. Hip-Hop Open Mic Night.

The Sidebar. Street 45’s, E. Joseph and the Phantom Heart, 3rd Grade Friends, Subtastics.

U Street Music Hall. Werk Ethic: ‘80s and ‘90s House and Techno with Ken Lazee, Nick Garcia.

The Windup Space. Surf Harp, Operator Music Band, Zula, Chiffon, Jacober.

Saturday 24

An Die Musik. Classical Pianist Hélène Papadopoulos; Ethnic Heritage Ensemble 45th Anniversary Tour.

Anthem. Portugal. The Man, Twin Peaks.

Baltimore Soundstage. The Prince Experience.

Bertha’s. Whale Show.

The Birchmere. Harmony Sweepstakes A Cappella Festival.

The Black Cat. Cryfest: The Cure vs. The Smiths Dance Party with DJs Steve EP, Missguided, Killa K, and Krasty McNasty; Heavy Rotation: Strictly Vinyl Funk, Disco, and Soul Jams from Days Past.

Cat’s Eye Pub. Community Groove; Carl Filipiak Jazz Band.

Creative Alliance. 3rd Annual Django Festival with Samson Schmiit with Mario Forte, Eduardo Belo, and Josh Kaye, The Django Legacy Band.

The Crown. Night Gruuvs.

Echostage. 3LAU, Lost Kings, Throttle.

The 8×10. Splintered Sunlight.

E.M.P. Collective. GRL PWR Presents SWEAT, A Night of Drag.

The Fillmore Silver Spring. AWOLNATION, Nothing But Thieves, Irontom.

Germano’s Piattini. Kings of Crownsville.

Joe Squared. June Star, Stars and the Sea, Leland Sundries, Saddle of Centaur.

Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall. Baltimore Symphony Orchestra: Off The Cuff – Rite of Spring.

Metro Gallery. Pianos Become The Teeth, Praise, Unholy Sights.

Motor House. The Onus, Todd Marcus.

9:30 Club. Railroad Earth, Roosevelt Collier.

The Ottobar. Black Masala; Butter with DJ Dan G.

Rams Head On Stage. Rachael Yamagata, Jordan Sokel of Pressing Strings; Keiko Matsui.

Red Room. Secret German Masters of Electronic Sound, Leprechaun Catering.

Reverb. Dr. Wren’s: Conclave.

The Sidebar. Bad Time, No Parking.

Tin Roof. Hedera.

U Street Music Hall. Mako, Night Lights; QUIX, Basscamp, Bortz.

The Windup Space. DJ Pope, Marc Evans.

Sunday 25

An Die Musik. Hidemi “Mimi” Minagawa; Starvation Army Band.

Anthem. Tyler The Creator, Vince Staples, Taco.

Baltimore Soundstage. “More Laughs” The Annual Big Fred Birthday Comedy Show.

Bertha’s. Whale Show.

The Birchmere. Keiko Matsui.

The Black Cat. Dove Lady, Spooky Cool, Black Lodge + em.g.

Cat’s Eye Pub. Steve Kraemer & The Bluesicians; Timmy Shelley Band.

Creative Alliance. 3rd Annual Django Festival with ‘Nuff Said, Rhythm Future Quartet.

E.M.P. Collective. Maitri, The Deep Light, Adjective Animal.

Germano’s Piattini. Craig Gildner and Beto Rodrigues; Hank and Pattie Duo.

Joe Squared. Go Dog Go, The Jennifers, The Dive Bombs.

The Ottobar. Service Industry Night.

Rams Head On Stage. Oleta Adams.

The Sidebar. Runaway Brother, The Neckbeards, Clairvoyant, Pinkwench, 96 Olympics.

Tin Roof. Jason DeVore from Authority Zero, Howi Spangler from Ballyhoo!, Russ Baum, Troll Tribe.

U Street Music Hall. Gabrielle Aplin, Hudson Taylor, John Splithoff.

The Windup Space. Baltimore Record Bazaar Winter Show; Expert of Nothing.

Monday 26

The Birchmere. Ana Tijoux presents Roja y Negro: Canciones de Amor y Desamor.

The Black Cat. How To Be A Pinball Wizard.

Cat’s Eye Pub. Phil Cunneff New Trio.

Metro Gallery. Vérité, Roses And Revolutions, Pale Spring.

9:30 Club. Rhye, Boulevards.

The Ottobar. Metal Monday.

Rams Head On Stage. Uriah Heep.

Red Room. Matt Mottel, Beam Splitter, Martín Escalante.

Tuesday 27

An Die Musik. Brightmoor: Original Composition by Samuel Saunders with BSO Musicians & Film.

The Birchmere. The Musical Box performs The Black Show version of “Selling England By The Pound.”

The Black Cat. Frightened Rabbit, Wintersleep.

Cat’s Eye Pub. Baltimore Rockabilly featuring Jay Cleaver.

The Crown. Karaoke Forever; Oak House, Drone Theory, Stars and The Sea.

9:30 Club. Lights, Chase Atlantic, DCF.

The Ottobar. Two For Tuesday with DJ Heartbreak Beat.

Rams Head On Stage. Graham Nash.

The Sidebar. Gutter Demons, Meteor King, Skapparoneday.

Tin Roof. The Harikaraoke Band Gong Show.

U Street Music Hall. Sevdaliza.

The Windup Space. Brews and Board Games.

Wednesday 28

The Black Cat. Frightened Rabbit, Wintersleep.

Cat’s Eye Pub. Dogs Among the Bushes.

The 8×10. DJ Williams Shots Fired with All Star Cast.

Metro Gallery. ADULT., HIDE, Extended Release.

9:30 Club. Quinn XCII, Chelsea Cutler.

The Ottobar. Karaoke Night; Sister Ex, Meatbot.

Rams Head On Stage. Graham Nash.

The Windup Space. Windup Wednesday.

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Wednesday 14

An Die Musik. Valentine’s Day Special: Tessa Souter & Eric Byrd.

Baltimore Soundstage. August Burns Red, Born of Osiris, Erra, Ocean Grove.

Bertha’s. Whale Show.

The Birchmere. Drew & Ellie Holcomb.

The Black Cat. Valentine’s Day Rock & Roll Dance Party.

Cat’s Eye Pub. Muleman Band.

The 8×10. ELM, Vibe & Direct.

Germano’s Piattini. Eric Comstock and Barbara Fasano.

Lyric Opera House. Baltimore Soul Food Concert featuring The Whispers and Dennis Edwards’ Temptations Review.

9:30 Club. Sleigh Bells, Sunflower Bean.

The Ottobar. Karaoke Night; Sputniks Cabaret.

Rams Head On Stage. Melanie Fiona.

Red Room. Mariel Roberts, Ian Power.

The Windup Space. Windup Wednesday.

Thursday 15

An Die Musik. Laila Biali.

Anthem. Umphrey’s McGee, The Marcus King Band.

Baltimore Soundstage. Architects, Stick To Your Guns, Counterparts.

Bertha’s. Jeff Reed Trio.

The Birchmere. Phil Vassar, Lexie Hayden.

The Black Cat. Black Dog Prowl, Pressive, Technicians.

Cat’s Eye Pub. The Racket.

The Crown. Sentient Planet 5 with Nikilad, Eunb1, Ixto, Alienood420, Sean Thompson + Sabrina Yin.

The 8×10. Town Mountain, Porch Setters Union, Busted Boots.

Metro Gallery. Milo, Elucid, JPEGMAFIA.

Motor House. Mood2Soul.

9:30 Club. Matoma, Elephante, Youngr.

The Ottobar. Superchunk, Bat Fangs; Heresy Goth/Industrial Night.

Rams Head On Stage. Marcus Johnson, Phillip “Doc” Marten.

The Sidebar. Artist Pop Up Series.

Tin Roof. As If – A ‘90s Tribute.

U Street Music Hall. Mr. Carmack, Tsuruda.

The Windup Space. The Compositions, Dave Heumann, Craig Bowen.

Friday 16

An Die Musik. Michael McNeill.

Baltimore Soundstage. Frozen Harbor Music Festival: Drag-On, Saigon, Tate Kobang, Deetranada, Comp, Ace Cannons, Why Lie Band.

Bertha’s. Juke Drivers.

The Birchmere. Eric Roberson.

The Black Cat. Weavings by Janel Leppin; Cigarette, Bong Wish, Slow Love.

Cat’s Eye Pub. Brian Kendig; Nothin’ But Trouble.

Creative Alliance. Alsarah and the Nubatones, J Pope and the Hearnow.

The Crown. The Future in the West with Kotic Couture, DJ Garland, Sybling, Vontov, Greg Hatem; REACHES, pulsewidthmod, Tarik Evolve, Sean King.

The 8×10. Litz, Funk You.

The Fillmore Silver Spring. Tyler Farr, Sam Grow.

Germano’s Piattini. Steve Ross.

Joe Squared. Shellshag, Big Mouth, The Guests, Faunas, Pearl.

Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall. Baltimore Symphony Orchestra: Pictures at an Exhibition.

Lyric Opera House. Steve Martin and Martin Short: An Evening You Will Forget For The Rest of Your Life with Steep Canyon Rangers and Jeff Babko.

Metro Gallery. A benefit for Jeremy Crawford: It’s UNVALENTINE’S DAY! Dance Party.

9:30 Club. ZZ Ward, Black Pistol Fire, Billy Raffoul.

The Ottobar. Karaoke Happy Hour/Extra Medium Dance Party; Beyonce vs. Rihanna Dance Party.

Rams Head Live. George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic, Bumpin Uglies, The Grilled Lincolns, Never Ending Fall, Joint Operation.

Rams Head On Stage. Rubix Kube ‘80s Tribute.

The Sidebar. Caz Gardiner, The Flying Faders, Suburban Hi Fi.

Tin Roof. Frozen Harbor Music Festival.

U Street Music Hall. Wax Motif, Rawle Night Long, Colin Jeske.

The Windup Space. 4 Hours of Funk.

Saturday 17

An Die Musik. Jazz One presents Songs of Love and Angst.

Baltimore Soundstage. Frozen Harbor Music Festival: Keller Williams, Joey Harkum, Bond & Bentley, Loose Ties, Fake Flowers Real Dirt, Ebb & Nova.

Bertha’s. June Star.

The Birchmere. Arlo, Abe, and Sarah Lee Guthrie.

The Black Cat. Precious Things: A Burlesque Tribute to Tori Amos and Virtuoso Babes of the Nineties Benefiting RAINN; Right Round ‘80s Alt-Pop Dance Night with DJ lil’e.

Cat’s Eye Pub. Nothin’ But Trouble; Dirty Deal Band.

The Crown. Skin Tight Soul Party.

DarkRoom. GRL PWR Presents: Colada, Pangelica, Chiffon, Church.

Echostage. Don Diablo, Lost Frequencies.

The 8×10. Litz, Box Era.

The Fillmore Silver Spring. Phillip Phillips, Striking Matches.

Germano’s Piattini. Swipe Left: Valentine’s Day for the Rest of Us.

Metro Gallery. Joseph & The Beasts, Manners Manners, Santa Librada, DJ Pancakes.

9:30 Club. STRFKR, Reptaliens.

The Ottobar. Stacked Like Pancakes, The Stolen, Mark Mikina; Ottobar’s Shrunken Head with Killers From Space, The Tsunami Experiment.

Rams Head Live. Jimmie’s Chicken Shack, Laughing Colors, Rhett Repko, Kit & The Chardonnay Boys, Paradise Creek, Rusty Blue, Plevyak.

Rams Head On Stage. The Association.

Reverb. Haus of Dethglam Drag Night.

The Sidebar. Rats In The Wall, All Torn Up, Pearl, Syringe.

Tin Roof. Frozen Harbor Music Festival.

U Street Music Hall. Wylder, Virginia Man; Our DC with Jacq Jill, Outputmessage, Sam “The Man” Burns, Vanniety Kills.

The Windup Space. Bmore Into Comics Issue #17.

Sunday 18

An Die Musik. Landman/Stadler Saxophone Duo; Roots Cafe: Blues Night with Phil Wiggins & George Kilby Jr.

Baltimore Soundstage. Intervals, Jason Richardson, Nick Johnston, Night Verses, Modern Fuzz.

Bertha’s. June Star, Hootenanny.

The Birchmere. Arlo, Abe, and Sarah Lee Guthrie.

Cat’s Eye Pub. Steve Kraemer & The Bluesicians; Pete Kanaras & The Hi-Fliers.

Echostage. UTOPIA – Indulgence In Yoga, Outburst Of Dance.

The Fillmore Silver Spring. Snarky Puppy, Alina Engibaryan.

Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall. Baltimore Symphony Orchestra: Pictures at an Exhibition.

Metro Gallery. Honey Radar, Margins, Homosuperior, Birth (Defects), Henry Owings.

9:30 Club. Ganja White Night, Dirt Monkey, Subtronics.

The Ottobar. Service Industry Night; Road to SXSW.

Rams Head On Stage. John Oates.

U Street Music Hall. Magic Giant, The Brevet.

Monday 19

An Die Musik. Monday Jazz Jam hosted by Alex Meadow and Joshua Espinoza.

The Birchmere. The SOS Band.

Cat’s Eye Pub. Phil Cunneff New Trio.

Creative Alliance. Dan Meyer Choir Presents: Love Songs of the First Ladies.

9:30 Club. X Ambassadors, Now, Now.

The Ottobar. Metal Monday.

Rams Head On Stage. David Cook.

U Street Music Hall. Higher Brothers, NIKI, Bohan Phoenix, Matthew Law.

The Windup Space. Horatio Dark.

Tuesday 20

Baltimore Soundstage. Silverstein, Tonight Alive, Broadside, Picturesque.

The Black Cat. Beverly, Simon Doom, Lavender.

The Birchmere. The Association.

Cat’s Eye Pub. Ursula Ricks’ Blues Jam.

The Crown. Karaoke Forever.

The Ottobar. Two For Tuesday with DJ Vodkatrina.

Rams Head Live. STRFKR, Reptaliens.

Rams Head On Stage. Jefferson Starship.

The Sidebar. Black Mass, Led To The Grave, Narrow Grave.

Tin Roof. The Harikaraoke Band Gong Show.

The Windup Space. Baltimore Boom Bap Society.

Wednesday 21

Bertha’s. Baltimore Songwriters Association Songwriters Showcase.

The Black Cat. Bottled Up, Reed Appleseed, Lovejet.

Cat’s Eye Pub. Rachel & Chick Hall.

The Crown. Pow Pow Family Band, $100 Girlfriend, James and the Giant Peach.

The 8×10. ELM, lespecial.

The Fillmore Silver Spring. K. Michelle, London Savoy.

Germano’s Piattini. Open Mic Night with Mary Reilly.

Metro Gallery. Yndi Halda, Staghorn, Time Columns.

9:30 Club. The Oh Hellos, Lowland Hum.

The Ottobar. Karaoke Night; I Set My Friends On Fire, Kissing Candice, Awaken I Am, At This Point, Spermasaurus Rex.

Rams Head On Stage. Robert Stevenson, I Am Strikes.

The Windup Space. Windup Wednesday.

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Wednesday 7

Baltimore Soundstage. Chippendales 2018: About Last Night Tour.

Bertha’s. Big Bertha’s Rhythm Kings.

The Birchmere. Tommy Emmanuel CGP, Rodney Crowell.

The Black Cat. Girlpool, Land Of Talk, Forth Wanderer.

Cat’s Eye Pub. Matt Kelley’s Swangbang.

The 8×10. ELM, People’s Blues of Richmond.

Metro Gallery. Brent Faiyaz, Diana Gordon.

9:30 Club. Grace VanderWaal.

The Ottobar. Karaoke Night; Munk, Headless Robot, Evergroove.

The Sidebar. Prison, Joe Biden, BRAT, BustDown.

Tin Roof. Building The Band.

U Street Music Hall. Jerry Folk, SAINT WKND, Indiginis.

The Windup Space. Windup Wednesday.

Thursday 8

An Die Musik. Kostov-Valkov Classical Duo.

Baltimore Soundstage. Chippendales 2018: About Last Night Tour.

Bertha’s. Jeff Reed Trio.

The Black Cat. Blue Plains, Olivia & The Mates, Kellyn Marie Goler.

Cat’s Eye Pub. Skyla Burrell Blues Band.

Creative Alliance. Zydeco Dance Party: C.J. Chenier and the Red Hot Louisiana Band.

Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall. Baltimore Symphony Orchestra – Midweek Concert: Around the Globe.

Metro Gallery. The World/Inferno Friendship Society, Everymen, Tomato Dodgers.

Motor House. Mood2Soul.

9:30 Club. J. Roddy Walston and The Business, Post Animal.

The Ottobar. Queer Qrush with DJ Pancakes.

Rams Head Live. Granger Smith featuring Earl Dibbles Jr., Smithfield.

Rams Head On Stage. Walter Beasley, Unit 3 Deep.

The Sidebar. worldsucks, Uncle Buck, No Mas, Oruko Saki.

Tin Roof. Josh Thompson; As If – A ‘90s Tribute.

U Street Music Hall. DJ Sliink, JVST SAY YES, Butch Clancy.

The Windup Space. FreedΩ (FreedOhm) Dance Party + Comedy Preview.

Friday 9

An Die Musik. Benito Gonzalez Solo Jazz Piano.

Baltimore Soundstage. Hot In Herre: 2000s Dance Party with Will Eastman, Ozker.

Bertha’s. Juke Drivers.

The Birchmere. The World Famous Pontani Sisters present Burlesque-a-Pades in Loveland.

The Black Cat. The 9: Singer-Songwriter Showcase; Awkward Sex…And The City.

Cat’s Eye Pub. Lower Case Blues; Billy Thomson & Friends.

Creative Alliance. Melissa Aldana.

The Crown. DJ Amsies Presents PUMP: A Free Dance Party.

The 8×10. J:Kenzo, Pushloop, BHOP, Omnibud, Tsavor.

Germano’s Piattini. Annapolis Jazztet.

Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall. Baltimore Symphony Orchestra – Midweek Concert: Around the Globe.

Metro Gallery. Curse, Technophobia, Wingtips, The Holy Circle.

9:30 Club. White Ford Bronco: DC’s All ‘90s Band.

The Ottobar. Karaoke Happy Hour with DJ Penfold; Emo Nite Baltimore; #Flashbackfridays Show Me Love Dance Party.

Rams Head Live. Black Veil Brides, Asking Alexandria, Crown The Empire

Rams Head On Stage. The Capitol Steps.

The Sidebar. Disparager, Genevieve, Sickdeer.

Tin Roof. Boom Boom Jones.

U Street Music Hall. Why?, Open Mike Eagle; The Crystal Method, Buster, Ken Lazee.

The Windup Space. Manta Rat, The Royal We, Super City.

Saturday 10

An Die Musik. Ronnie Burrage Trio.

Baltimore Soundstage. Concert for Hope 12 with The Bridge.

Bertha’s. Garnet Hearts.

The Birchmere. Will Downing.

The Black Cat. Take Me Out 2000’s Indie Dance Party.

Cat’s Eye Pub. Eddy & The Haskyls; Matt Kelley & Wild Kingdom.

The Crown. Version with Trillnatured and Kotic Couture.

Echostage. Steve Aoki, Desiigner, Grandtheft, Ricky Remedy, Max Styler, Bok Nero, Samahta.

The 8×10. llanthropy, Mystic Grizzly.

The Fillmore Silver Spring. Celebrating David Bowie.

Germano’s Piattini. Tony Z and Stef: My Jazzy Valentine.

Joe Squared. Clockbreaker, Urban Crater, Curse Words, The Meer.

Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall. Carnival of the Animals.

Metro Gallery. Amorous Ebony presents Live From Lovers Rock: A Dance Party and Live Tribute to the Music of Sade.

Motor House. Roses with Micah E. Wood, Joy Postell, Al Rogers Jr., Bobbi Rush, DJ Genie.

9:30 Club. COIN, The Aces.

The Ottobar. The Kindness of Strangers, Voyage In A Coma, Wilford Brimley, Birthright; Girls Rule Dance Party with Particol.

Rams Head Live. Psycho Killers, Kung Fu.

Rams Head On Stage. Foreplay: A Tribute to ‘70s Rock – 6th Annual Heart Health Foundation Benefit.

Reverb. The Debut of Chunkhead.

The Sidebar. DOC, Durian, Constituents, JSAKABITB, Ancient Torture Techniques, Bandit, Bully Preston.

Tin Roof. Advanced Party Solutions.

U Street Music Hall. Anti-Flag, Stray From The Path; Funk Hunters, Raptorstein, Fort Fairmont.

The Windup Space. The BPM Experience: The Baltimore Edition.

Sunday 11

An Die Musik. Kelley Suttenfield Trio: Songs from the Heart.

Baltimore Soundstage. Harbor Rock Fest with When Tides Fall, Season Of Fear, Smantx, Lions Den, Offensive, Cyber Strike, Paid In Full, Salem, Doomsday Mavericks.

Bertha’s. Garnet Hearts.

The Birchmere. Will Downing.

The Black Cat. Viniloversus, The Neuro Farm, Red This Ever.

Cat’s Eye Pub. Steve Kraemer & The Bluesicians; Linwood Taylor Band.

Creative Alliance. Music From the Sole: Leonardo Sandoval + Gregory Richardson.

Germano’s Piattini. Steve Dorff.

9:30 Club. Múm.

The Ottobar. Service Industry Night.

Rams Head Live. K. Michelle.

Rams Head On Stage. Mary Gauthier; Trouble Funk.

Monday 12

An Die Musik. Dunbar Alumni Jazz Band.

Anthem. Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds.

The Birchmere. Travis Tritt.

Cat’s Eye Pub. Phil Cunneff New Trio.

Germano’s Piattini. Emerald Rae.

The Ottobar. Metal Monday.

Rams Head On Stage. Three Dog Night.

Tuesday 13

An Die Musik. loveSICK: The Relapse.

Anthem. BØRNS, Charlotte Cardin, Mikki Ekko.

The Black Cat. Bikeshare Hack Night VIII.

The Birchmere. Carla Bruni.

Cat’s Eye Pub. The Teletones.

The Crown. Karaoke Forever.

The Ottobar. Two For Tuesday with DJ Heartbreak Beat.

Rams Head Live. Marilyn Manson, Amazonica.

Tin Roof. The Harikaraoke Band Gong Show.

The Windup Space. Bachelor Boys Showcase.

Wednesday 14

An Die Musik. Valentine’s Day Special: Tessa Souter & Eric Byrd.

Baltimore Soundstage. August Burns Red, Born of Osiris, Erra, Ocean Grove.

Bertha’s. Whale Show.

The Birchmere. Drew & Ellie Holcomb.

The Black Cat. Valentine’s Day Rock & Roll Dance Party.

Cat’s Eye Pub. Muleman Band.

The 8×10. ELM, Vibe & Direct.

Germano’s Piattini. Eric Comstock and Barbara Fasano.

Lyric Opera House. Baltimore Soul Food Concert featuring The Whispers and Dennis Edwards’ Temptations Review.

9:30 Club. Sleigh Bells, Sunflower Bean.

The Ottobar. Karaoke Night.

Rams Head On Stage. Melanie Fiona.

The Windup Space. Junkluck #03: Valentine’s Edition.

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Wednesday 31

Cat’s Eye Pub. Baltimore Rockabilly with Jay Cleaver.

The Crown. Cable Salad 5 with Smax, Black Lodge, Rob Neubauer, Alex Silva.

9:30 Club. Typhoon, Bad Bad Hats.

The Ottobar. Karaoke Night.

Rams Head Live. Neck Deep, Seaway, Creeper, Speak Low If You Speak Love.

The Sidebar. Back II Life.

Tin Roof. Building The Band.

The Windup Space. Windup Wednesday.

Thursday 1

An Die Musik. Madeleine & Salomon: A Woman’s Journey.

Anthem. Justin Moore, Dylan Scott.

Baltimore Soundstage. The Dangerous Summer, Microwave, The Band Camino.

Bertha’s. Jeff Reed Trio.

The Birchmere. Todd Snider, Allen Thompson.

Cat’s Eye Pub. Pete Kanaras Blues Band.

The Crown. Searching 4 Something; Natural Velvet, A Deer A Horse, Purrer, Joe Biden.

The 8×10. Jerry Joseph & the Jackmormons, Ms. Sara.

The Fillmore Silver Spring. Wardruna.

Germano’s Piattini. For the Love of Wine.

Motor House. Mood2Soul.

The Ottobar. Des Demonas, Quattracenta, Rob Macy; Rusty Sal.

Rams Head On Stage. G. Love & Special Sauce, The Ries Brothers.

Tin Roof. As If – A ‘90s Tribute.

U Street Music Hall. Rostam, Joy Again.

Friday 2

An Die Musik. John Lamkin III Trio with Christie Dashiell Celebrates Black History Month.

Baltimore Soundstage. Who’s Bad: The Ultimate Michael Jackson Tribute Band.

Bertha’s. Juke Drivers.

The Birchmere. Corey Smith, George Shingleton.

The Black Cat. Drunk Education with Jennifer Bendery, Marin Cogan, Alex Jaffe, Tonya Riley; The Great Southern Sideshow Hootenanny Fundraiser.

Cat’s Eye Pub. Katie Bowers Band; Bad Neighbors.

The Crown. Karaoke Forever: First Friday; 808 Vol. 9.

Echostage. Datsik, Space Jesus, Riotten, Sullivan King, Wooli.

The 8×10. Better Off Dead, Cousin Earth.

The Fillmore Silver Spring. Chase Rice, Travis Denning.

Germano’s Piattini. The Peacherine Ragtime Society Orchestra’s Palm Court Orchestra.

Joe Squared. Oriole Fuzz Express, Conor & The Wild Hunt, Happy Haines.

Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall. Stephen Hough Performs Mendelssohn.

Lithuanian Hall. Save Your Soul with DJ Alr!ght, Pharaoh Haqq.

Metro Gallery. METRO/SEXUAL – Drag Show hosted by Baby.

9:30 Club. Greensky Bluegrass, Billy Strings.

The Ottobar. Bob Marley Tribute Night featuring Cables Stewie, Unity Reggae Band, Trinidad and Tobago Baltimore Steel Orchestra, DJ Rod Gnarly aka DJ Rasta Rod; Extra Medium Dance Party with DJs Noteman and Double A.

Rams Head On Stage. Hey 19: A Tribute To Steely Dan.

The Sidebar. Sanction, Queensway, Hangman, Deep Rest, Butchers Dozen.

Tin Roof. Dell Fox Company.

U Street Music Hall. Flint Eastwood, Nydge, Honest Haloway; Soulection Radio Tour featuring Joe Kay.

The Windup Space. BeatClub.

Saturday 3

An Die Musik. Da-Hee Kim; Folkal Point: Caleb Stine.

Anthem. Greensky Bluegrass, Billy Strings.

Baltimore Soundstage. Stone Horses, Goodbye July, The Revived, Fast As Lightning, After The Broken, Taboo Tattoo.

Bertha’s. Automatic Slim and His Band.

The Birchmere. Maysa.

The Black Cat. Rock’n’Roe: A Dance Party for Reproductive Freedom featuring Higher Numbers, DJ The Question; Cat Jack, Emma Myers.

Cat’s Eye Pub. Ursula Ricks’ Project; Roger Girke Band.

Creative Alliance. Bob Marley’s Birthday Soul Shakedown Dance Party with Strykers’ Posse.

The Crown. Winter Bash with James Nasty, DJ Hella Freckles; Vague Saturday with Bastet.

The 8×10. Runaway Gin: A Tribute to Phish.

The Fillmore Silver Spring. Walker Hayes, Kylie Morgan.

Germano’s Piattini. The Ken and Brad Kolodner Quartet.

Joe Squared. Luau & Summer BBQ Comedy & Music.

Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall. Stephen Hough Performs Mendelssohn.

Metro Gallery. Soul Cannon, Drug Pizza, Hexgirlfriends, Nina Gala.

Motor House. Rob Curto’s Forró For All.

9:30 Club. Emancipator Ensemble.

The Ottobar. Celebration, Amy Reid, Drums Of Life; Videodrome Dance Party.

Rams Head Live. SZA.

Rams Head On Stage. Rachael & Vilray featuring Rachael Price of Lake Street Dive; Good Deale Bluegrass, Eastman String Band.

Reverb. Reverb Open Jam Night.

The Sidebar. Genosha, Deathwatch, Dissonace, VO/ID, Silence The Blind, Hostile Array.

Tin Roof. Dell Fox Company.

U Street Music Hall. Anna Meredith, Flash Frequency; Julius Jetson, Kids Want Techno, Lick.

The Windup Space. Team Fierce Chicks Rock Presents: The 6th Annual Karaoke Smackdown.

Sunday 4

An Die Musik. Irene Jalenti – Here, There and Everywhere: An Homage to the Beatles.

The Black Cat. Responsive Light.

Cat’s Eye Pub. Steve Kremer & The Bluesicians; Grapefruit Kings.

The Crown. Stooper Bowl 2.

Germano’s Piattini. Robert Hitz Studio presents “Falling in Love with Love.”

The Ottobar. Service Industry Night; The Orphan The Poet, I The Victor, Burdened Hearts, Tore Back.

Monday 5

An Die Musik. Monday Jazz Jam hosted by Alex Meadow and Joshua Espinoza.

The Birchmere. Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo.

Cat’s Eye Pub. Phil Cunneff New Trio.

The Fillmore Silver Spring. SZA.

The Ottobar. Metal Monday.

Rams Head On Stage. Danny Burns, Aine O’Doherty.

Red Room. Volunteers’ Collective.

Tin Roof. Open Mic Night.

The Windup Space. BIKE LOVE: A Bikemore Valentine’s Day Party.

Tuesday 6

The Black Cat. Letitia Van Sant, Be Steadwell, Elena Lacayo.

The Birchmere. Tommy Emmanuel CGP, Rodney Crowell.

Cat’s Eye Pub. Timmy Shelley Band.

Creative Alliance. The Songster Series: Abby Becker.

The Crown. Karaoke Forever.

Lyric Opera House. Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit.

Motor House. Art Funds Art Tour featuring Abdu Ali, Ada Pinkston.

9:30 Club. Lauv, Ashe.

The Ottobar. Two For Tuesday with Particol.

Rams Head On Stage. Dean Rosenthal’s Acoustic/Electric Racket Show.

The Sidebar. The Silverites Happy Hour Show.

Tin Roof. The Harikaraoke Band Gong Show.

Wednesday 7

Baltimore Soundstage. Chippendales 2018: About Last Night Tour.

Bertha’s. Big Bertha’s Rhythm Kings.

The Birchmere. Tommy Emmanuel CGP, Rodney Crowell.

The Black Cat. Girlpool, Land Of Talk, Forth Wanderer.

Cat’s Eye Pub. Matt Kelley’s Swangbang.

The 8×10. People’s Blues of Richmond.

Metro Gallery. Brent Faiyaz, Diana Gordon.

9:30 Club. Grace VanderWaal.

The Ottobar. Karaoke Night; Munk, Headless Robot, Evergroove.

The Sidebar. Prison, Joe Biden, BRAT, BustDown.

Tin Roof. Building The Band.

U Street Music Hall. Jerry Folk, SAINT WKND, Indiginis.

The Windup Space. Windup Wednesday.

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Wednesday 24

An Die Musik. Joshua Davis’ Love Salad.

Baltimore Soundstage. Frosty Blue Bash 2018 featuring the Kelly Bell Band.

Cat’s Eye Pub. Dogs Among the Bushes.

The Crown. Wavy Wednesday: Open Mic Edition.

9:30 Club. Tennis, Overcoats.

The Ottobar. Karaoke Night.

Rams Head On Stage. Gaelic Storm.

The Sidebar. Misery Love Company, Go/Ask/Alice, I Am Heir, As Embers Fall, Diver.

Tin Roof. Building The Band.

The Windup Space. Windup Wednesday.

Thursday 25

An Die Musik. Trio Sefardi.

Baltimore Soundstage. Creed Bratton from “The Office,” Mike Moran.

Bertha’s. Jeff Reed Trio.

The Birchmere. The Ventures.

Cat’s Eye Pub. Ruben Montoya Band.

The Crown. UFO vol 10 with Jacob Marley, Tromac Pineapple, Alienood420, Ta$hannie, Tensah; A Night Of Japanese New Wave & Obscure.

The 8×10. The Trongone Band, Colin Thompson Band, Jonathan Sloane Trio.

The Fillmore Silver Spring. Chris Janson, Phillip Michael Parsons.

Germano’s Piattini. The Max VanDerBeek Jazz Group featuring Lottie Porch.

Joe Squared. Songwriter Round Robin.

Motor House. Mood2Soul.

9:30 Club. Big Head Todd & The Monsters, Luther Dickinson.

The Ottobar. Chumps, Grassroots, Howzit; DJ Diamond Dustin.

Rams Head On Stage. Justin Furstenfeld of Blue October.

The Sidebar. Artist Pop Up Series.

Tin Roof. As If – A ‘90s Tribute.

U Street Music Hall. Psymbionic & The Widdler.

The Windup Space. June Star, The Linemen, Big Mama Shakes.

Friday 26

An Die Musik. The Joshua Espinoza Trio.

Baltimore Soundstage. Identity Theft: BassLights Tribute Night.

Bertha’s. Juke Drivers.

The Birchmere. Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder.

Cat’s Eye Pub. The Black Falls Band; Ken G. Shorts.

Creative Alliance. Mwenso & The Shakes.

The Crown. Blush + Brews with Bobbi Rush, Ducky Dynamo, Hunter Hooligan, Kleonaptra, Loc Spice, Nikilad.

Echostage. Above & Beyond: Common Ground, Spencer Brown.

The 8×10. Normandy Wood, Smantx, Shivering Isles, Slow with the Ghost.

E.M.P. Collective. GRL PWR Presents Sweat! Pretty Boi Drag Take Over with Trillnatured and EunB1.

The Fillmore Silver Spring. Brett Young, Ross Ellis.

Germano’s Piattini. Showtunes to Warm a Winter’s Night – Calla Fuqua.

Joe Squared. National Razor FDIC, Toothless, University of South Vietnam School of Warfare, Indictments.

Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall. BSO Superpops and Ann Hampton Callaway – Diva to Diva: From Ella to Adele.

Metro Gallery. Holdfast, Clear For Takeoff, One Life To Lead, The Great Heights Band, Front Royal.

Motor House. Classical Revolution Baltimore’s Chamber Jam.

9:30 Club. Frankie Ballard.

The Ottobar. Karaoke Happy Hour + Electric Cafe Dance Party; Cowabunga Pizza Time, Schroeder, Mallwalker, Please.

Rams Head On Stage. Satisfaction: The International Rolling Stones Show.

Reverb. Hip-Hop Open Mic Night.

The Sidebar. Bruised Ego, Sickdeer, Nuclear Tomb, Ralph, Cemetery Bastard.

Tin Roof. Jason Dumm Band.

U Street Music Hall. Seth Troxler.

The Windup Space. High Fantasy: Pizza Party Printing’s 6 Year Pizzaversary Black Light Poster Show with Alms, Bastards Of Reality, Incisor, Gateway To Hell.

Saturday 27

An Die Musik. Marilyn Crispell.

Baltimore Soundstage. The Green, Jesse Royal, Leilani Wolfgramm, Edjacated Phools.

Bertha’s. Whale Show.

The Birchmere. Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder.

Cat’s Eye Pub. Tony Denikos Band; Carl Filipiak Jazz Band.

Creative Alliance. Raul Midon.

The Crown. Night Gruuvs with DJ Kevin Anthony; Micah E. Wood, Ramona Cordova, Sarah M., Dyyo Faccina, DJ Loc Spice.

Echostage. Shy Glizzy, Rico Nasty, Q Da Fool.

The 8×10. PeopleSources Presents: Let’s Danza.

The Fillmore Silver Spring. The Devil Makes Three, The Huntress And Holder of Hands.

Germano’s Piattini. Jefferson Street Strutters.

Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall. BSO Superpops and Ann Hampton Callaway – Diva to Diva: From Ella to Adele.

Metro Gallery. Penntera, Clenched Fist (tribute to Sepultura), Psychoholic Slag (tribute to White Zombie).

9:30 Club. Manic Focus, Minnesota.

The Ottobar. The Districts, Pine Barons; Butter with DJ Dan G and more.

Rams Head Live. Ten (Tribute to Pearl Jam), Deathbed Motorcade (Tribute to Stone Temple Pilots).

Rams Head On Stage. High Voltage (AC/DC Tribute).

Red Room. Thread Duo, Andrew Bernstein, Sam Cooper/Corey Thuro.

The Sidebar. Melon Farmers, Canker Blossom, Urban Crater, MSH, Seesick.

Tin Roof. Steve Matthews.

U Street Music Hall. The Magician, Bit Funk, Fady D.

The Windup Space. Chase Ultra.

Sunday 28

An Die Musik. Marilyn Crispell.

Baltimore Soundstage. Day26 Experience, Ay-Rock, DJ Jus.

Bertha’s. Whale Show.

The Black Cat. Destroyer, Mega Bog.

Cat’s Eye Pub. Steve Kramer & The Bluesicians; Timmy Shelley Band.

The Crown. Fuss, Screaming Art Large Ensemble, UHHM.

The Fillmore Silver Spring. Brockhampton.

Germano’s Piattini. Otherworld.

Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall. BSO Superpops and Ann Hampton Callaway – Diva to Diva: From Ella to Adele.

9:30 Club. Enter Shikari, Single Mothers, Milk Teeth.

The Ottobar. Service Industry Night.

Rams Head On Stage. The Sibling Rivalry Tour featuring Hannah Wicklund & The Steppin Stones and The High Divers; Justin Townes Earle, H.C. McEntire (of Mount Moriah).

The Windup Space. Expert of Nothing.

Monday 29

An Die Musik. Dunbar Alumni Jazz Band.

The Black Cat. Laura Stevenson, Baby Grill.

Cat’s Eye Pub. Phil Cunneff New Trio.

The Fillmore Silver Spring. Black Label Society, Corrosion of Conformity, Red Fang.

9:30 Club. Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Night Beats.

The Ottobar. Metal Monday.

The Windup Space. Horatio Dark.

Tuesday 30

Cat’s Eye Pub. Rod & Real.

The Crown. Karaoke Forever.

Germano’s Piattini. An Evening with Billy Colucci.

9:30 Club. Kimbra, Arc Iris.

The Ottobar. Two For Tuesday with Particol.

Rams Head On Stage. Howie Day, Demar.

The Sidebar. Double Dragon, Gyna Bootleg, Maryland Mansion.

Tin Roof. The Harikaraoke Band Gong Show.

Wednesday 31

Cat’s Eye Pub. Baltimore Rockabilly with Jay Cleaver.

9:30 Club. Typhoon, Bad Bad Hats.

The Ottobar. Karaoke Night.

Rams Head Live. Neck Deep, Seaway, Creeper, Speak Low If You Speak Love.

The Sidebar. Back II Life.

Tin Roof. Building The Band.

The Windup Space. Windup Wednesday.

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Mood2Soul

Jan. 18

OK, so pardon the touch of nostalgia here; I supposed everybody gets to a certain age and starts missing things or remembering things a certain way and I’m no different. But there’s a bit of a house music renaissance going on in the city right now by way of say, Teddy Douglass’ events at The Rockwell and other low-key dance nights—all of this despite the death of the Paradox. House never went anywhere here—I remember talking to Ultra Nate and King Tutt just as EDM was absorbing some 4/4 signifiers and they were both unconcerned and intrigued that it might raise profiles—but I think there’s hints of casual Red Maple vibes happening, and that’s a good thing. Dance music nights do not need to be a huge deal or a room stuffed full of people all night to be a party. This week, Mood2Soul, a dance night at Motor House (or since I’m getting nostalgic here, the space that was once Load Of Fun) presented by house label Better On Foot and held down by Discuji, featuring Washington D.C.’s Thomas Blondet, who makes house that splits the difference between the accessibility of say, DFA, and the hard edges of Club Nervous Records. 8 p.m., The Motor House, 120 W. North Ave., (410) 637-8300, motorhousebaltimore.com, free. (Brandon Soderberg)

Marc Avon Evans

Jan. 19

Soulful house music—or OK, soul-adjacent house music; all house music is soulful—is a speciality in Baltimore, dating back to one of the city’s biggest house exports, production crew the Basement Boys. Marc Avon Evans is part of that history and keeps it moving along. On 2009’s ‘The Way You Love Me,’ a grown folks dance hit presented by former Basement Boy DJ Spen and his crew The Muthafunkaz, Evans floats above a lithe house beat and sounds like some hybrid of David Ruffin and Harold Melvin (lots of people compare him to Donny Hathaway and OK, sure, that too, but there’s something grittier about Evans, I think). Last year he put out an EP with Steven Stone titled “Rhythm Romance” with Evans howling achingly over propulsive party beats (start with the track ‘Enough’). Evans `also does jazz, soul, R&B, and whatever else and keeps in the scene as a co-host of Peace & A Cup Of Joe’s Acoustic Thursdays. You’ll hear selections from all of his two decades in music at Creative Alliance—one of those “a night with”-style shows that only certain musicians’ depth and breadth can maintain. 8 p.m., Creative Alliance, 3134 Eastern Ave., (410) 276-1651, creativealliance.org, $15-$18. (Brandon Soderberg).

Josh Stokes, Mahatma X, Pale Spring, Infinity Knives, Alienood

Jan. 19

If you’ve not heard Josh Stokes’ excellent album from last year, “Who Is Josh Stokes?,” you’ve maybe seen him around, working the music sometimes as part of Crown Conversations or DJing at the Motorhouse or drumming live for Abdu Ali—he’s on of the city’s most exciting musician all-around. Here’s what the Real News Network’s Eze Jackson said of ‘Say Word’ off Stokes’ album: ‘Say Word’ gives you a feel reminiscent of both Prince and George Clinton with synths that take you back to the mid ‘80s a bit. Josh Stokes is no clone, though. His voice and subject matter are all his own. . . . Stokes can handle almost any tempo or topic with the soul of a freaky Southern Baptist choir director who hits the city on the weekends to drink whiskey and party with harlots. His energy is almost Jimi Hendrix-reminiscent in that you wouldn’t expect someone so young to sound the way he does, belting out aged runs and harmonic backgrounds that you find yourself repeating over and over again.” This bill, by the way, is packed with similarly-minded musicians on the bill: Mahatma X, Pale Spring, Infinity Knives, and Alienood (who also curated the show). 9 p.m., E.M.P. Collective, 307 W. Baltimore St., facebook.com/EMPCOLLECTIVE, $8-$10. (Brandon Soderberg)

Lee “Scratch” Perry and the Subatomic Sound System

Jan. 21

Exploratory reggae producer Lee “Scratch” Perry, who took the genre and turned it translucent in the ’70s, has the kind of career where, you know, producing Bob Marley & The Wailers can be easily forgotten or put off to the side. In particular, there is his run throughout the ’70s both solo (“Super Ape” and its bonkers sequel “Return Of The Super Ape,” in particular) and producing for others—between 1976 and 1977 he produced Max Romeo’s “War Ina Babylon,” The Heptones’ “Party Time,” Junior Murvin’s “Police And Thieves,” George Faith’s “To Be A Lover,” and The Congos’ “Heart Of The Congos”—all reggae classics, all very different. That he is also, in a way, the godfather of lots of electronic dance music including dubstep—of both the brainy dweeby U.K. sort or the Amerikkkan Moby-on-boner-pills wubby kind—is another feather in his cap. Scratch’s latest album, released in the fall of last year and the one he is currently touring, is an extension of 1976’s classic “Super Ape.” Titled “Super Ape Returns To Conquer” and assisted by Subatomic Sound System, it’s an album-length medley of Scratch’s work, a dance-ready way to hear all his records melted together. Openers for Scratch tonight are The Forwards and Bobby Babylon. 7 p.m., The Ottobar, 2549 N. Howard St., (410) 662-0069, theottobar.com, $20. (Brandon Soderberg)

Concerts & Club Gigs

Wednesday 17

An Die Musik. Nate Hook & Friends.

Bertha’s. Baltimore Songwriters Association Songwriters Showcase.

The Birchmere. Eric Benet.

Cat’s Eye Pub. Rachel & Chick Hall.

Creative Alliance. Panorama Jazz Band.

Germano’s Piattini. Open Mic Night with Mary Reilly.

The Ottobar. Karaoke Night.

Rams Head On Stage. John Sebastian.

The Sidebar. Chris Swartz, Centerfolds, Oh, Weatherly Plans, Rookshot, Face Value.

Tin Roof. Building The Band.

The Windup Space. Windup Wednesday; Alien Plants from Outer Space Bingo.

Thursday 18

An Die Musik. Rhythminic Accents.

Bertha’s. Jeff Reed Trio.

The Birchmere. Eric Benet.

Cat’s Eye Pub. The Racket.

Creative Alliance. Tinsley Ellis.

The Crown. Jack Topht, Height Keech, Tremendous Athlete, Bobbi Rush.

The 8×10. Chris Luquette And The Old AF Trio, Twisted Pine, Jordan August.

The Fillmore Silver Spring. Jacob Sartorius, Zach Clayton, Hayden Summerall.

Germano’s Piattini. The Max VanDerBeek Jazz Group featuring Lottie Porch.

Metro Gallery. Karl Blau, Mess, Heartwarmer.

Motor House. Mood2Soul.

9:30 Club. Circles Around The Sun.

The Ottobar. Chiffon, Wing Dam, Smoke Bellow, Nerftoss; Heresy: Goth/Industrial Night.

Rams Head On Stage. Junior Brown.

The Sidebar. Purgatory, Atonement, Hivemind, Hellbent, Butchers Dozen.

Tin Roof. As If – A ‘90s Tribute.

U Street Music Hall. Vintage One Year Anniversary Party with Benny The Butcher, DJ Eskimo, DJ Furious Styles, DJ Dub, DJ Marcnfinit, DJ Wildchild DNA.

Friday 19

An Die Musik. Sonic Trip Masters All Stars.

Anthem. Walk The Moon, Company Of Thieves.

Baltimore Soundstage. Dave East, S.U. The Clique, Jazzy Tazz.

Bertha’s. Junior Brown.

The Birchmere. Eddie From Ohio, Jake Armerding.

Cat’s Eye Pub. Rachel Hall & Todd Miller; Nothin’ But Trouble.

Creative Alliance. Marc Avon Evans.

The 8×10. Sunbathers, Luke O’Brien, Wyland.

E.M.P. Collective. Josh Stokes, Mahatma X, Pale Spring, Infinity Knives, Alienood.

The Fillmore Silver Spring. LOCASH, Morrison Brothers Band.

Germano’s Piattini. The Baltimore Mandolin Trio.

Joe Squared. SAVAK, The Effects, Patois Counselors.

Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall. Baltimore Symphony Orchestra: Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No. 1.

Metro Gallery. Fire In Elysium, Seventh Seal, Midvale, From Nothing, Reign Of Z.

9:30 Club. BoomBox, Of Tomorrow.

The Ottobar. Emo Nite Bawltimore.

Rams Head Live. Saved By The ‘90s with The Bayside Tigers.

Rams Head On Stage. The Idol Kings: A Tribute to Tom Petty, Journey, and John Mellencamp.

The Sidebar. Lifetime Shitlist, Earthworm Von Doom, Thee Iron Hand, White Hornet.

Tin Roof. Vertigo Red.

U Street Music Hall. Fleetmac Wood.

The Windup Space. 4 Hours Of Funk.

Saturday 20

An Die Musik. SAUD! The Music & Influence Of McCoy Tyner.

Anthem. The Disco Biscuits, Tauk.

Baltimore Soundstage. G Jones, Eprom, Ana Sia.

Bertha’s. June Star.

The Birchmere. Rufus Wainwright, Lucy Wainwright Roche.

Cat’s Eye Pub. Nothin’ But Trouble; Community Groove.

The Crown. Skin Tight Soul Party.

The 8×10. Brokedown Hustlers, Dirty Grass Players, Kendall Street Company, Madison & The Charm City Groove.

The Fillmore Silver Spring. Milky Chance, Lewis Capaldi.

Germano’s Piattini. Gary Rubin and Brent Hardesty.

Metro Gallery. REV909, Will Eastman, Ozker.

Motor House. King of What.

9:30 Club. Now That’s What I Call A ‘90s Dance Party: Volume 4.

The Ottobar. Pond, Fascinator; Girls Rule Dance Party with Particol.

Rams Head On Stage. The Idol Kings: A Tribute to Tom Petty, Journey, and John Mellencamp.

Red Room. Sandy Ewen and Will Schorre.

The Sidebar. Point Blank, the Screws, Glue Traps, Babies With Rabies.

Tin Roof. Soundtown.

U Street Music Hall. Alex Aiono, Trinidad Cardona; Oliver Nelson, Noce, RussellRemix.

The Windup Space. Winter Witching Hour.

Sunday 21

An Die Musik. Ayreheart.

Bertha’s. June Star, Hootenanny.

The Birchmere. Mac McAnally.

Cat’s Eye Pub. Steve Kremer & The Bluesicians; Pete Kanaras & The Hi-Fliers.

The Crown. Constant Swimmer, Community Center, Liberata, Crane.

Germano’s Piattini. Twisted Knickers Burlesque Brunch with The Foggy Bottom Whomp-Stompers.

Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall. Baltimore Symphony Orchestra: Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No. 1.

Lyric Opera House. Stephanie Blythe.

9:30 Club. Lee Scratch Perry and Subatomic Sound System, The Forwards, Bobby Babylon.

Rams Head On Stage. Bay Tunes Guitar Rock Band School presents “Legends of Rock”; Cowboy Mouth.

Monday 22

An Die Musik. Monday Jazz Jam hosted by Alex Meadow and Joshua Espinoza.

The Birchmere. Gaelic Storm.

Cat’s Eye Pub. Phil Cunneff New Trio.

9:30 Club. MØ, Cashmere Cat, Darius.

The Ottobar. Metal Monday.

Tuesday 23

The Birchmere. Gaelic Storm.

Cat’s Eye Pub. Muleman Band.

The Crown. Karaoke Forever.

Germano’s Piattini. Roland Park Chamber Strings.

9:30 Club. MØ, Cashmere Cat, Darius.

The Ottobar. Two For Tuesday with DJ Heartbreak Beat.

Rams Head On Stage. Bill Strings, Dirty Grass Players.

The Sidebar. Looming, Pale Lungs, Caraway, Flabbercasters.

Tin Roof. The Harikaraoke Band Gong Show.

U Street Music Hall. Cuco, Helado Negro, Lido Pimienta.

The Windup Space. Brews and Board Games.

Wednesday 24

An Die Musik. Joshua Davis’ Love Salad.

Baltimore Soundstage. Frosty Blue Bash 2018 featuring the Kelly Bell Band.

The Birchmere. The Ventures.

Cat’s Eye Pub. Dogs Among the Bushes.

The Crown. Wavy Wednesday: Open Mic Edition.

9:30 Club. Tennis, Overcoats.

The Ottobar. Karaoke Night.

Rams Head On Stage. Gaelic Storm.

The Sidebar. Misery Love Company, Go/Ask/Alice, I Am Heir, As Embers Fall, Diver.

Tin Roof. Building The Band.

The Windup Space. Windup Wednesday.

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Marilyn Mosby Birthday Jam Session

Jan. 11

In a Baltimore Sun piece looking back at the devastating year of violence in the city, State’s Attorney for Baltimore Marilyn Mosby, along with Commissioner Kevin Davis and Mayor Catherine Pugh, gave the Sun some truly idiotic non-statements. “We are experiencing a new dimension of societal fracture in our city,” she said. “We have to come together to figure that out.” There aren’t enough upside down smiling emojis in the world, you know? There’s more here to Mosby, who on one hand charged the six officers in the death of Freddie Gray, and on the other hand, according to activists, has aggressively pursued Keith Davis Jr. and never reopened the Tyrone West case like she should have. I guess what I’m saying is if you want to look a little out of touch or elite, holding a kind of expensive “birthday jam session” for yourself at Soundstage is NAGL. Anyways, if you’re into Mosby, or organic, neo soul, funk, and blues, then come see Raheem DeVaughn with the Crossrhodes Band, Kindred the Family Soul, and the Crossrhodes Band’s Wes Felton. You can also pay $150 to meet Mosby. Maybe ask her what the heck that Sun quote means and why she, a person with a lot of power, can only say that, “We have to come together to figure that out,” and not you know, help figure it out. 7 p.m., Baltimore Soundstage, 124 Market Place, (410) 244-0057, baltimoresoundstage.com, $45-$55 ($150 for meet and greet/early entry). (Brandon Soderberg)

Ravel on the Rocks

Jan. 13

The noble attempts to get more people interested in classical music are really admirable, especially when they make some sense. My sense is that the problem here is not people are dumb now or not interested, but rather that elites and smarmy jerks have elevated the music to some “higher” level, like a lot of things, which intimidates and alienates lots of listeners. I am ostensibly a classical music n00b myself, but when I worked at a record store, I loved telling metal-buying teens that if they liked say, Sunn0))) they might like Wagner or Tomita’s druggy synth takes on Debussy. And sure, there’s the dubstep Beethoven or whatever bullshit where they just fuse a “cool” genre onto the allegedly uncool genre. Then there are things like this event where they just kind of organically add some other things to a night of classical. Basically, here you’ve got music from Ravel and Debussy played by the BSO paired with a chance to ponder some contemporaneous Impressionist paintings courtesy of  The Baltimore Museum of Art, followed by an after-party with gypsy jazz from Orchester Praževica. Also: booze! Lots of “culture” with the stakes lowered a little; sounds great. 7 p.m., Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, 1212 Cathedral St., bsomusic.org, $30-$99. (Brandon Soderberg)

CONCERTS & CLUB GIGS

Wednesday 10

Anthem. The Killers, Alex Cameron.

Baltimore Soundstage. Ja Rule, Donnie Breeze, Duck Myers, JayMoney Hackett.

Bertha’s. Whale Show.

Cat’s Eye Pub. Muleman Band.

The Crown. Alcorn/Nace/Corsano, Twig Harper, Anna Crooks & Jarrett Gilgore.

9:30 Club. Passion Pit.

The Ottobar. Karaoke Night.

Rams Head On Stage. Brian McKnight.

Reverb. Matt Pleas, Out of System Transfer, Izzy Stone Band.

Tin Roof. Building The Band.

Thursday 11

An Die Musik. Joy on Fire, Heterodyne.

Baltimore Soundstage. Marilyn Mosby Birthday Jam Session with Raheem DeVaughn with The Crossrhodes Band, Kindred the Family Soul, Wes Felton with The Crossrhodes Band.

Bertha’s. Jeff Reed Trio.

The Birchmere. Vivian Green.

Cat’s Eye Pub. Skyla Burrell Blues Band.

The Crown. Fractal Cat, Juxt, Dave Heumann.

The Fillmore Silver Spring. Ja Rule, PatriceLive, Yusha Assad.

Germano’s Piattini. Coup De Bop.

Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall. Concerto Fantasy for Two Timpanists.

9:30 Club. Cracker and Camper Van Beethoven.

Rams Head Live. Yonder Mountain String Band, The Southern Belles.

Rams Head On Stage. Brian McKnight.

The Sidebar. Psycho Hill, Never Hide, Flying Jacob.

Tin Roof. As If – A ‘90s Tribute.

Friday 12

An Die Musik. Cyrus Chestnut meets Warren Wolf.

Anthem. Walk The Moon, Company Of Thieves.

Baltimore Soundstage. Vivian Green.

Bertha’s. The Juke Drivers.

The Birchmere. Eddie From Ohio, Jake Armerding.

Cat’s Eye Pub. Tony Calato; Sweet Leda.

The Crown. DJ Amsies Presents PUMP with Pangelica.

The 8×10. Splintered Sunlight.

The Fillmore Silver Spring. Michael Jackson VERSUS Prince Silent Headphone Dance Party.

Germano’s Piattini. Russ Margo and Stacey Schwartz.

Metro Gallery. The Last Year, Megosh, Smantx, Fatally Yours.

9:30 Club. The Disco Biscuits.

The Ottobar. Say Anything, Tim Kasher, Backwards Dancer; #FLASHBACKFRIDAYS – Me & Mariah Edition.

Rams Head On Stage. Jeff Richards.

The Sidebar. Sleepers, Swallowed Alive, Pry, Betrayer, Nemesis, The New Reign.

Tin Roof. Nate’s Band.

U Street Music Hall. Honcho.

Saturday 13

An Die Musik. Cyrus Chestnut meets Warren Wolf.

Anthem. The Disco Biscuits, Tauk.

Baltimore Soundstage. AVATAR, The Brains, Hellzapoppin.

Bertha’s. Garnet Hearts.

The Birchmere. Eddie From Ohio, Jake Armerding.

Cat’s Eye Pub. Arty Hill & The Long Gone Daddys; Tempo Tantrum.

Church of The Messiah. North By North East Roots Concert Series: Andy Bopp and The Srung Out, Andrew Grimm.

The Crown. Logicoma, Genie, St Clair Castro, Prison Religion, Melanin Free.

The 8×10. Digital Ethos, Nocturnal Status, Parrotice, Nolweez, Morphics.

The Fillmore Silver Spring. Fetty Wap.

Germano’s Piattini. An Evening with Time For a Change Jazz Quartet.

Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall. Off The Cuff: Impressionist Masterworks.

Metro Gallery. Eyes Of The Nile – Tribute To Iron Maiden, Master Sword, Dogs & Day Drinkers.

Motor House. Wonderland with Jonathan Gilmore.

9:30 Club. RJD2, Photay.

The Ottobar. Pond, Fascinator; Girls Rule Dance Party with Particol.

Rams Head Live. Say Anything, Tim Kasher, Backwards Dancer.

Rams Head On Stage. Beginnings: A Tribute to the Music of Chicago.

Red Room. Sandy Ewen and Will Schorre.

The Sidebar. Wild Eddy, Shadowplay, Beyond Adonis.

Tin Roof. Advanced Party Solutions.

U Street Music Hall. herMajesty, Honest Haloway, Greenland; Dimitri Max, Joe L., Team Zapata.

The Windup Space. The BPM Experience: The Baltimore Edition.

Sunday 14

An Die Musik. 2nd Annual David Murray Baltimore Big Band’s MLK Birthday Memorial Concert.

Baltimore Soundstage. New Year Kick-Off with Aeoxis, Derty, Q (Mr Baltimore Blues), Common Courtesy, Young Poet, Interstate Drive, Skapparoneday, Mr. Poncho, Mild Cognitive Impairment.

Bertha’s. Garnet Hearts.

The Birchmere. Eddie From Ohio, Jake Armerding.

Cat’s Eye Pub. Steve Kremer & The Bluesicians; Linwood Taylor Band.

Metro Gallery. Restorations, Timeshares, American Television.

The Fillmore Silver Spring. Black Alley.

9:30 Club. Dorothy; Revival: Def Mix DJ Quentin Harris, DC’s Legendary Michele Miruski.

Rams Head On Stage. Max Weinberg’s Jukebox.

Monday 15

An Die Musik. 2nd Annual David Murray Baltimore Big Band’s MLK Birthday Memorial Concert.

Baltimore Soundstage. Graham Bonnet.

The Birchmere. Angie Stone.

Cat’s Eye Pub. Phil Cunneff New Trio.

9:30 Club. Collie Buddz, Jo Mersa Marley, The Holdup.

The Ottobar. Metal Monday.

Rams Head On Stage. Max Weinberg’s Jukebox.

The Windup Space. Horatio Dark.

Tuesday 16

The Birchmere. Tyminski.

Cat’s Eye Pub. Ursula Ricks’ Blues Jam.

The Crown. Karaoke Forever.

The Ottobar. Violet Ripken, Surhoff, Gutless Wonder; Two For Tuesday with DJ Vodkatrina.

The Sidebar. The Big Lonesome, MCI, Matt Ellin.

Tin Roof. The Harikaraoke Band Gong Show.

Wednesday 17

An Die Musik. Nate Hook & Friends.

Bertha’s. Baltimore Songwriters Association Songwriters Showcase.

The Birchmere. Eric Benet.

Cat’s Eye Pub. Rachel & Chick Hall.

Creative Alliance. Panorama Jazz Band.

Germano’s Piattini. Open Mic Night with Mary Reilly.

The Ottobar. Karaoke Night.

Rams Head On Stage. John Sebastian.

The Sidebar. Chris Swartz, Centerfolds, Oh, Weatherly Plans, Rookshot, Face Value.

Tin Roof. Building The Band.

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Drums Of Life, Jan. 5 / Boat Burning: Music for 100 Guitars, Jan. 7

Multiples of the same instrument playing all at once provides a very specific sort of musical reward.

At the Windup Space this week, Drums Of Life, a trio of high-profile local musicians (Michael Lowry of Big In Japan and Future Islands, David Bergander of Celebration; and jazzbo Mike Kuhl), all drummers who eek out complex compositions using only percussion. We think of percussion as loud, tough, abrasive; but just by giving you drums and nothing much else, Drums Of Life by encourages nuance and aural relativism of what we hear. Harsh snares in this context might sound like the pitter-patter of rain from a new age record, and thump, bangs, clangs, and all the rest invoke the disorderly beauty of city noise.

At the 9:30 Club in Washington, D.C., rumbling improvisers Boat Burning brings 100 guitarists together to build a big scary beautiful sea of riffs, plucks, and strums exponentially growing, the confounding experience of a sound magnified rather than simply amplified. Boat Burning has been moving toward a 100 guitar sound for a while now. Last year, the group performed Music for 70 Guitars at the Black Cat and the only thing that seemed to stop them from getting even bigger was the size of available venues—they were not lacking guitarists willing to step into the mix. So they’ve moved to the larger 9:30 Club and can now add 30 more to the roster. And it’s also just a celebration of music in D.C.—every kind of guitar player from every kind of band is included.

Neither of these shows offer the singular thrill of abundance, to be clear. This is not the bowel-rumbling low-end of say, Sunn0))), or something like that where what bowls you over and gets you all meditative is just overwhelming sound, singular, mean, unwavering—not that there’s anything wrong with that. Rather, this is music as a pile, something to dig through and find what you need, while avoiding the often-dreaded solo: This is not about showing off or highlighting the individual, but what happens when groups of people—three or 100, it doesn’t matter—collectively get together and explore. (Brandon Soderberg)

Also playing with Drums Of Life are Hestina, Plake 64 & the Hexagrams, and Coffee Enema. 8 p.m., The Windup Space, 12 W. North Ave., thewindupspace.com, $10. Also playing with Boat Burning is Trinary System featuring Roger Miller of Mission Of Burma and the Alloy Orchestra (who live score a silent film at Maryland Film Fest each year). 8 p.m. The 9:30 Club, 815 V. St. N.W., Washington, D.C., (202) 265-0930, 930.com, $25.

Outcalls

Jan. 6

A couple issues ago, Maura Callahan met up with Melissa Wimbish and Britt Olsen-Ecker of Outcalls to discuss their track, ‘Pillcauzbee,’ a hypnotic track from their recent album “No Kings” that details an attempted sexual assault: “Every single time I try to walk away I feel real high/ What did you do/ It’s getting late and maybe I was thinking I should say goodbye/ Why can’t I move,” the two sing. A recent, dark and wubby remix by producer Drew Scott has spread the song to even more listeners and it aligns with a welcome and long-due reckoning about sexual assault and harassment, which permeates every element of culture, from the president (though he has still met no real repercussions), to rich moguls such as Harvey Weinstein, to the jerks at parties and shows that we’re all attending. It is happening all around us all the time, and Outcalls’ song operates as a way of exploring it and highlighting its ubiquity: It even creeps into catchy, brilliant electronic-tinged pop. Also on the bill with Outcalls are Amazing Bill and Petunia. 8 p.m., Metro Gallery, 1700 N. Charles St., (410) 244-0899, metrogallery.net, $10. (Brandon Soderberg)

Ja Rule

Jan. 10

Pity Ja Rule a little. The gruff-voiced rap and bullshit artist of the early 2000s—who was briefly ubiquitous with club-attuned, catchy, diet, caffeine-free Tupac approximations that nevertheless really knocked—has had it tough. He was unfairly usurped by rap bully 50 Cent, who killed Ja’s career by questioning his street cred and criticizing how much Ja sang on his songs, only to then sing on all his own songs. Lately, Ja is best known for being rolled up into a funny Chris Rock bit about how his iPhone is gonna get him robbed (“God forbid someone’s trying to kill me and I can’t call for help because I was listening to Ja Rule”) and Dave Chappelle’s bit about celebrity worship in response to MTV phoning Ja Rule for his perspective on 9/11 (“Think when bad shit happens I’m like, ‘Oh my god this is terrible, could somebody please find Ja Rule, get hold of this motherfucker so I can get sense of all this”). Oh and then there was the disastrous Fyre Festival, which Ja had a whole lot to do with. He still has the hits though, so head to Soundstage and sing along. Ja needs the support. Also on the bill are Donnie Breeze, Duck Myers, and Jaymoney Hackett. 8 p.m., Baltimore Soundstage, 124 Market Place, (410) 244-0057, baltimoresoundstage.com, $25-$30. (Brandon Soderberg)

CONCERTS AND CLUB GIGS

Wednesday 3

Bertha’s. Big Bertha’s Rhythm Kings.

Cat’s Eye Pub. Automatic Slim & His Sensational Band.

The Sidebar. The Neckbeards, Have a Good Season, The Flat Stanleys, Triple Backflip Committee.

Tin Roof. Chris Diller.

The Windup Space. Baltimore Boom Bap Society.

Thursday 4

Baltimore Soundstage. Zoso – A Tribute to Led Zeppelin.

Bertha’s. Jeff Reed Trio.

The Birchmere. Rik Emmett of Triumph – Acoustic Duo Performance with Dave Dunlop.

Cat’s Eye Pub. Pete Kanaras Blues Band.

Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall. BSO Pulse: Tank and the Bangas.

Metro Gallery. Sorrowseed, Nahja Mora, Snakefeast, DJ Candy Corn.

Motor House. Mood2Soul with DJ Discuji.

The Ottobar. Dirty Lives, Lazlo Lee & The Motherless Children, Barnyard Sharks, DJs King Gilbert and Johnny Alonso.

Rams Head On Stage. The Levin Brothers.

The Sidebar. Garuda Face, Skapparoneday, Ruins of the Leviathan.

Tin Roof. As If – A ‘90s Tribute.

U Street Music Hall. Glide.

Friday 5

Baltimore Soundstage. Jantsen, Anoxex, Nolweez, Seromatic, Delete Me, Born I Music, Powder Room Etiquette.

Bertha’s. The Juke Drivers.

The Birchmere. Roamfest.

Cat’s Eye Pub. Katie Bowers Band; Bad Neighbors.

The Crown. First Friday Karaoke Forever.

The 8×10. Mother’s 2nd Annual Winter Jam with Cris Jacobs and Friends, Amy Helm.

The Fillmore Silver Spring. Lightshow.

Germano’s Piattini. Lionel D. Lyles II.

Joe Squared. Kurt Deemer Band, Harlan County Kings, Go Dog Go.

Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall. Baltimore Symphony Orchestra: Mozart’s Jupiter.

Metro Gallery. Bollymore, Jacob Marley, DJ Amyrekha, Ami Dang, Confetti The First.

Motor House. Anbessa Orchestra.

9:30 Club. The Dead Milkmen, Mindless Faith.

Rams Head Live. Get The Led Out.

Rams Head On Stage. Bruce In The USA.

Reverb. The Backflip Yetis, The Vibesmen, Warren Russell, DJ Average Joe Nigel.

The Sidebar. Classic Wrestling Night.

Tin Roof. Doc Marten and the Flannels.

U Street Music Hall. Jungle Fever, Mista Selecta, Mane Squeeze.

Saturday 6

An Die Musik. Dariusz Skoraczewski – Complete Bach Cello Suites; Folkal Point: The Honey Dewdrops.

Baltimore Soundstage. Winter Is Coming, ThrillKiller, Bag Of Humans, Paid In Full, Modern Fuzz, Echoheart, Offensive, Cyber Strike, Metanium.

Bertha’s. Automatic Slim and His Band.

The Birchmere. Roamfest.

Cat’s Eye Pub. Eddy & The Haskyls; Roger Girke Band.

The Crown. Sauce: DJ Ayes Cold & James Nasty; Vague Saturday featuring Trenton Chase.

The 8×10. Mother’s 2nd Annual Winter Jam with Cris Jacobs and Friends, Ivan Neville.

The Fillmore Silver Spring. Fillmore Flashback: 80’s vs 90’s Dance Party featuring Biz Markie, The New Romance, Here’s To the Night.

Germano’s Piattini. Rhoda Harrison.

Joe Squared. Cheem, Mineral Girls, Salt Circles, Graver.

Metro Gallery. Amazing Bill, Outcalls, Petunia.

Motor House. Amy Reid presents “Hirsute.”

9:30 Club. Hot In Herre: 2000s Dance Party with DJs Will Eastman and Ozker.

The Ottobar. Girlfriend In A Coma, N.E.W. Athens.

Rams Head On Stage. Bruce In The USA.

The Sidebar. Sheer Terror, Unruly Boys, Cold As Life, Syringe, Colin of Arabia.

Tin Roof. Bond & Bentley.

U Street Music Hall. A Night At The U Street Disco with Jellybean Benitez, Sam “The Man” Burns.

The Windup Space. MC Bravado is For The Children: A Benefit for Baltimore City Schools with MC Bravado, Eze Jackson, Giddeon Gallows (Drew Scott), Cypher Junkies, Donnie Breeze, Mixxed Opinion, DJ sets by Logicoma, Moosejaw.

Sunday 7

The Birchmere. In Gratitude: A Tribute to Earth, Wind & Fire and Motown & More: A Tribute to Motown & Soul Legends.

Cat’s Eye Pub. Steve Kremer & The Bluesicians; Grapefruit Kings.

Germano’s Piattini. Steve Glasser.

Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall. Baltimore Symphony Orchestra: Mozart’s Jupiter.

9:30 Club. Boat Burning: Music for 100 Guitars.

Rams Head On Stage. Maggie’s Celtic Celebration for the New Year featuring Maggie Sansone & Robin Bullock.

U Street Music Hall. Junkyard Band, Flex Mathews.

Monday 8

An Die Musik. Monday Jazz Jam hosted by Alex Meadow and Joshua Espinoza.

Cat’s Eye Pub. Phil Cunneff New Trio.

9:30 Club. The Wombats, Blaenavon, Courtship.

The Ottobar. Tentacles Of God, Collapsing, DJ Alex R; Metal Monday.

Tuesday 9

Cat’s Eye Pub. Drunken Uncles.

The Crown. Karaoke Forever.

9:30 Club. Passion Pit.

The Ottobar. Itty Bitty Bit Gen 2.

Red Room. Volunteers’ Collective.

The Sidebar. Tosser, Marblemouth, Mothpuppy, Mouse Fitzgerald.

Tin Roof. The Harikaraoke Band Gong Show.

The Windup Space. Bachelor Boys Showcase.

Wednesday 10

Anthem. The Killers, Alex Cameron.

Baltimore Soundstage. Ja Rule, Donnie Breeze, Duck Myers, JayMoney Hackett.

Bertha’s. Whale Show.

Cat’s Eye Pub. Muleman Band.

9:30 Club. Passion Pit.

Rams Head On Stage. Brian McKnight.

Reverb. Matt Pleas, Out of System Transfer, Izzy Stone Band.

Tin Roof. Building The Band.

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