This weekend is packed with events that showcase Charm City’s incredible range of activities. Enjoy an anime gaming rave, warm up with traditional holiday vibes at the Christmas Village or join a bike-powered food drive. Here’s your guide to the best happenings around town!
Friday
Cosmix Rave: The Ultimate Anime + Gaming Rave, La Familia Soundstage, Nov. 22–23, 9 p.m. –2 a.m.
Cosmix Rave brings together the best of anime, gaming and dance culture for an electrifying night! Enjoy a night filled with epic DJ sets, free gaming stations and themed cocktails. Come dressed in your inventive cosplay or whatever makes you feel comfortable dancing all night. General admission is $25 with a weekend pass available for $40.
Saturday
Christmas Village, West Shore Park, Inner Harbor, Nov. 23–Dec. 24
Baltimore's Christmas Village returns for its 12th year to West Shore Park in the Inner Harbor! It's a full-on holiday experience: stroll past stalls of unique gifts from over 60 vendors and immerse yourself in an atmosphere filled with the smell of mulled wine while thousands of lights twinkle overhead! Warm up your holiday season with this magical experience!
Baltimore’s 10th Annual Cranksgiving, 301 Light Street, 12–6 p.m.
Hop on your bike for Cranksgiving: Baltimore's exciting bike-powered food drive! Teams of three to four riders will race through the city on November 23 on a mission to scavenge food items for local charities. Spend the afternoon riding bikes and celebrating at an awesome afterparty — all while helping your community.
Blood Incantation, Baltimore Soundstage, 8 p.m.
Get ready for a mind-melting night at Soundstage as Blood Incantation breaks every rule in the metal playbook. Their latest sonic exploration merges death metal's raw power with cosmic psychedelia and '70s progressive rock in ways you've never heard before. If you're tired of the same old show format, this is your chance to catch something genuinely otherworldly!
Sunday
Greater Goods November Market, The Garage at R. House, 12–5 p.m.
Ready for some shopping therapy? This Sunday at R. House's Garage, over 70 local artists and makers are bringing their best handcrafted treasures. From unique jewelry and ceramics to artisanal chocolates, you'll find something special at every turn. Drop in anytime between 12–5 p.m. to this celebration of local creativity, with free admission!
