This fall offers the chance to explore new exhibits, laugh out loud with great comics, take in the scene at a variety of festivals, and more.
VISUAL ARTS
Etty Yaniv: ‘Adrift in the Sargasso Sea’
Sept. 11 – Oct. 11
Towson University, Holtzman Gallery
8000 York Road, Towson
towson.edu
Brooklyn, New York-based Israeli artist Etty Yaniv’s interdisciplinary installation, “Adrift in the Sargasso Sea” is inspired by nature and everyday objects that, per her artist’s statement, “create landscapes which blur the lines between the real and imagined, the organic and the artificial, the chaotic and the orderly.”
‘Engaging the Elements: Poetry in Nature’
Sept. 17 – Feb. 8, 2026
Baltimore Museum of Art
10 Art Museum Drive, Baltimore
artbma.org
This exhibition comprises 25 photographs, prints, drawings and textiles representing the elements of air, water, earth and fire, and explores themes such as ecological awareness and preservation. It is part of the BMA’s “Turn Again to the Earth” environmental initiative.
‘Soulful Creatures: Animal Mummies in Ancient Egypt’
Sept. 28
The Walters Art Museum
600 N. Charles Street, Baltimore
thewalters.org
The Walters’ new exhibition explores the ancient Egyptian practice of mummifying animals. We know this because archaeologists have discovered millions of mummified animals at burial sites across the country. Learn how and why this unusual practice occurred.
COMEDY
An Evening with Phil Rosenthal
Sept. 13
The Lyric Baltimore
140 W. Mount Royal Avenue
lyricbaltimore.com
Join award-winning TV series creator, executive producer and New York Times best-selling author Phil Rosenthal for a hilarious evening of true stories about his life, career, travel, friends and family. The show will be followed by a moderated Q&A.
Paula Poundstone
Dec. 19
Rams Head on Stage
33 West Street, Annapolis
ramsheadonstage.com
Paula Poundstone is best known for her weekly comedy podcast, “Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone,” as well as her frequent appearances on NPR’s “Wait, Wait … Don’t Tell Me.” Join this renowned comedian for an evening of laughs that you won’t soon forget!
ARTS FESTIVALS & MISC
The 3rd Annual Charm City Burlesque & Variety Festival
Sept. 26 – Sept.27
Creative Alliance
3134 Eastern Ave., Baltimore
creativealliance.org
Tired of the same old, same old? Head to Creative Alliance, home of Baltimore’s burlesque and variety scene, for an event that’s different than all the rest. This two-day festival features performances, classes, lectures, and panels all about the weird and wonderful genres of burlesque and variety.
The 8th Annual International Edgar Allan Poe Festival and Awards
Oct. 4-5
Edgar Allan Poe House & Museum
203 N. Amity Street, Baltimore
poeinbaltimore.org
This year’s free festival celebrates the 176th anniversary of the writer’s death in Baltimore with Poe-themed performances, art, booksellers, food and a costume parade. Additional programs, exhibitions and ticketed events benefit the preservation of the Poe House & Museum.
Autumn Reggae, Wine and Music Festival
Oct. 11-12
Linganore Wine Cellars
13601 Glissans Mill Road, Mount Airy
linganorewines.com
Sip some Maryland-made wine while you groove to reggae vibes at this two-day fall festival. This event will also offer beer and cider-tasting, food and vendors.
Myerberg Fall Crafts Sale 2025
Nov. 2
Edward A. Myerberg Center
3101 Fallstaff Road, Baltimore
myerberg.org
Stock up on unique Chanukah gifts at this one-of-a-kind shopping opportunity. Local artisans will be selling original jewelry, clothing, candles, artwork and woodcrafts. Eat while you shop! Food trucks and kosher hot dogs will be available onsite!
Cumberland Valley Artists Exhibition
Nov. 8, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
401 Museum Drive, Hagerstown
wcmfa.org
In honor of the 250th anniversary of the United States, this year’s annual event will include exhibits such as “Unfinished Revolutions,”The Power of Place,” “Tell Everyone’s Story,” and “American Experiment.”
Harvest Music Festival at Pearlstone
Oct. 19
Pearlstone Retreat Center & Campus
5425 Mount Gilead Road, Reisterstown
adamah.org
Celebrate Pearlstone’s new Greenwald Amphitheater with an afternoon of singing, dancing, musical performances, food trucks and all kinds of family fun!
Filmmaker Justin Schein looks at wealth and inequality through the very real story of his late father.
For 35 years, the late Deborah Brodie, aka Bubbie Cookie, amassed a collection of over 200 Jewish ritual objects, which she used to teach her Hebrew school students with special needs.
Conceived by Columbia resident Benjamin Kintisch, "Life Review: The Hospice Musical" offers a thought-provoking and occasionally amusing perspective on mortality.
Steve Hofstetter, who will perform at Soundstage next week, recently made headlines for his social media post ridiculing some fans' warnings about Charm City's safety.