Thursday
Amplified Cactus iii: can I thrive in a pathological environment,
Spirits of Mt. Vernon, 8 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Visual art, music and literary art combined to answer the title question of the event. It is part iii of a vi part series. RSVP at amplifiedcactus.com.
Friday
Last House Standing: A Play About the Highway to Nowhere,
Arena Players, Inc., 8 p.m.
This play centers around a family who lives on the west side of Baltimore in 1968, when a failed transportation project forces residents out. $13 in advance for students, $18 at door.
Emo Night Bawltimore,
Ottobar, 9 p.m. – 2 a.m.
The Ottobar has more secrets than you’ll ever know... including a few guests coming to hang out and play their favorite songs from all your favorite emo bands. Text your friend Maria and tell her to count you in. $11 in advance. $2 surcharge at the door if you are under 21.
Saturday
No Shame November // Mental Health,
Red Emma’s Bookstore Coffeehouse, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Come join the conversation surrounding mental health in our communities. This event is meant to help put an end to the shaming of such topics by openly discussing them in a safe space. Everyone is encouraged to attend and speak openly. Free.
Benefit for Standing Rock,
Fifth Dimension, 6 p.m. – 12 a.m.
The Fifth Dimension has put together a huge benefit show with many performers and speakers to help fund the purchase of expensive cold-weather equipment needed for the Water Protectors at Standing Rock. $20 ideal donation, $5 - $10 donation at door. All proceeds will be donated to anti-pipeline demonstrators and water protectors through Gray’s Manor Farm.
Sunday
The Royal Tenenbaums: A Live Reading, Space 2640, 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Join the JHU Film Society for a live reading of Wes Anderson and Owen Wilson’s screenplay featuring an all-star cast of Baltimore artists. $5 cash only at door. No advance ticket sales, seating is limited and first-come, first-serve.
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