Between the canceled classes and the biting chill, this second week back has been a bit of a frozen blur. While there was hope for "Reduced Operations" to last through Friday, the reopening on Wednesday meant a quick return to the grind and a lot of effort spent avoiding black ice. With the forecast promising more snow, leaning into the reality of the weather feels like the best move. Instead of trying to power through, the focus is on staying warm, keeping things low-effort and finding a genuine reason to enjoy being stuck indoors.
Saturday
Bridgerton Season 4 Part 1, streaming on Netflix
If you’ve officially committed to the couch, the Ton has returned at the perfect moment. Season 4 finally turns the lens on Benedict’s long-awaited search for the Lady in Silver (adapted from An Offer from a Gentleman). With the first four episodes now streaming, it’s the ultimate indulgence for a snowed-in afternoon. Part 2 of the season is set to drop on Feb. 26.
The Comedy Zoo: Improv at The Highwire Center, 3701 Eastern Ave., 7–8 p.m.
Need a quick escape that doesn't require a six-hour commitment? Highwire Improv is hosting a fast-paced, unscripted hour of chaotic characters and one-off sketches. It’s affordable, high-energy and lets you get back under your covers by 9:00 p.m. Tickets are $10, and doors open at 6:45 p.m.
Sunday
Baltimore Restaurant Week (final weekend)
Braving the cold is much easier when there is a three-course meal at the end of the trip. This is the last chance to use the prix fixe menus across the city before they disappear. Local favorites like The Duchess in Hampden, Amicci’s in Little Italy and The Helmand in Mount Vernon are all participating. It is a great excuse for a long meal and a much-needed break from dining hall repetition.
Vision Board Pizza Party, SBM The Studio, 3900 Falls Rd., 12–2 p.m.
Forget high-pressure "New Year, New Me" workshops. This is a low-structure creative hangout focused on journaling, vision boarding and reflection. They provide all the supplies (and the pizza), so you just have to show up and decompress before the Monday grind returns. Tickets are $35 (and going fast).
