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Dec. 13-15: Home Alone 2: Lost in New York Full Sensory Movie Experience
The Charmery Ice Cream Factory. 1700 W. 41st St. Ste. 400. $35.85
Yikes, he did it again! Join the ice cream connoisseurs at The Charmery for another one of their famous full-sensory movie showings, which serve viewers themed treats that correspond with iconic film scenes. This time, they’re headed to the Big Apple with Kevin McAllister as he tries to escape the Sticky Bandits yet again. Come ready to satisfy your sweet tooth and get lost in New York at one of the multiple showings scheduled throughout the weekend. (Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon are sold out, but you can add yourself to a waitlist for those slots, here.) We can only imagine the spectacular sundaes in store when it comes time for the famous “Two scoops?” Plaza Hotel scene. “Make it three.” You’re (hopefully) not driving.
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Dec. 14: Canton Christmas Crawl
Multiple locations around O’Donnell Square. 2901 O’Donnell St. 8 p.m.-12:45 a.m. Free-$40
If you haven’t already, it’s officially time to break out those hideous sweaters, Santa suits, reindeer ears, and jingle bells for this spirited stroll around Canton Square. Unlike some choose-your-own-path pub crawls, this one is scheduled—beginning at Cowboy Row at 8 p.m. and making stops at favorites like The Worthington, Mama’s on the Half Shell, Nacho Mama’s, El Bufalo, and Sopro before last call at Claddagh. (If you can’t commit to the entire itinerary, try to carve out time at 10:30 p.m. for a special stop at Nacho Mama’s, which announced earlier this week that—after 30 years—this Christmas will be its last.) Free general admission gets you pay-as-you-go access, while VIP tickets include seven drink vouchers that can be redeemed at each participating bar.
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Dec. 13-14: The Nutcracker: A Magical Tale in Mt. Vernon
Baltimore School for the Arts. 712 Cathedral St. 12/13: 6 p.m. 12/14: 2 and 6 p.m. $25
Per tradition, Baltimore School for the Arts is presenting its reimagined take on Tchaikovsky’s classic holiday ballet—which localizes the story with inspiration from the school’s home in Mt. Vernon. (Look out for nods to Flower Mart, Ristorante Tio Pepe, The Walters, and the Washington Monument.) Grab tickets for the fam to enjoy the traditional tunes set to fresh choreography by resident artist Amy Hall Garner—whose resume includes projects with New York City Ballet and Alvin Ailey—and performed by the superstar youth dancers from BSA and its after-school TWIGS program.
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Dec. 13-14: Peppermint Pop-Up
Light Street Plaza, 100 Light St.; 12/13: 6-9 p.m. 12/14: 5-8 p.m. $49.87
Downtown Partnership of Baltimore—which has previously activated Light Street Plaza with its Candy Lane holiday experience—is ushering in a brand new winter wonderland party this weekend. Roll up to the Peppermint Pop-Up to dance the night away in a heated tent with a live DJ. (The theme for Friday’s 21-and-over festivities is “Not So Silent Night.”) In between Christmas bangers on the dance floor, pop into a heated igloo, grab minty drinks from the customized cocktail station, snack on s’mores, snap a selfie with stilt walkers, shop for gifts from local vendors, and step into the 360-degree glam cam to capture your festive ‘fit.
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Dec. 14: Station North Holiday Market
North Ave. Market. 12-30 W. North Ave. 12:30-5:30 p.m. Free admission
Once again, this weekend is brimming with local opportunities to shop small for everyone on your list. (See more below!) Among the many curated holiday markets is this fourth-annual community bazaar in Station North, which will showcase the work of 40 Charm City makers ranging from potters and ceramicists to painters and illustrators. As you wander around the market and its surrounding neighborhood venues, look out for specialty eats and drinks, family fun, and live performances such as blues by the Carly Harvey Quartet at Mobtown Ballroom and jazz by Petite Fleur outside. While you’re on North Avenue, take advantage of holiday movies at The Parkway—which will be screening classics (everything from Elf to The Nightmare Before Christmas) throughout the weekend.
See also: Charm City Craft Mafia’s Holiday Heap, Current Space’s 11th-Annual Art Market, Our Time Kitchen Barter Faire, Green Spring Station Holiday Makers Market, Clavel and Fadensonnen’s Holiday Market on 23rd St., Vintagepalooza at R. House, Art with a Heart Holiday Art Market