Baltimore IRL

Where to meet people in Baltimore

Baltimore has run clubs, swing and Latin dance, tabletop games and singles events.

Mondays · 6:30 PMFitness
Baltimore Frontrunners — Patterson Park run (opens in a new tab)
Baltimore Frontrunners is an LGBTQ+ running and walking club with a 3.1-mile Patterson Park run on Mondays. It also meets Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Where
Patterson Park, Baltimore, MD
Cost
Free; optional $25 annual dues
Mondays · 8:00 PM lesson, 9:00 PM dance; Fridays · same timesSocial
Mobtown Ballroom — open swing dance (opens in a new tab)
Take a beginner Lindy Hop lesson, then stay for open swing dancing. No experience or partner is needed.
Where
30 W North Ave, Baltimore, MD 21201
Cost
Mondays $7 ($10 with lesson); Fridays $10 including lesson; live music may cost more
Mon, Oct 19 · 7:00–9:00 PMEvent
Quirk Events — board-game speed dating (opens in a new tab)
Rotate through group board games at a ticketed speed-dating event for singles in their 20s and 30s.
Where
Max's Taphouse, 737 S Broadway, Baltimore, MD 21231
Cost
$30–$45 per player; ages 20s and 30s

Tuesdays · 6:00–9:00 PMSocial
MAX LVL Chess Club (opens in a new tab)
Play open chess games in the Mobtown Lounge. All skill levels are welcome.
Where
Max's Taphouse, 737 S Broadway, Baltimore, MD 21231
Cost
Free; 21+ after 5 PM
Tue, Oct 27 · 7:00 PMEvent
Pitch-a-Friend at Max's Taphouse (opens in a new tab)
Hear short presentations about friends who want to date, then join the singles mixer. Sign up in advance to pitch a friend.
Where
Max's Taphouse, 737 S Broadway, Baltimore, MD 21231
Cost
Free to attend; advance signup for pitches

Wednesdays · 9:00 PM; performer signup by 5:30 PMEvent
The Elite Mic at Max's Taphouse (opens in a new tab)
Sign up to perform or watch Bill Franks host the weekly open mic. Walk-in performer spots are limited.
Where
Max's Taphouse, 737 S Broadway, Baltimore, MD 21231
Cost
Free; 21+ after 5 PM

Thursdays · 6:30 PMFitness
Bmore Running Thursday Night (opens in a new tab)
Pick a 3–6-mile run or walk along the waterfront. All paces are welcome.
Where
Harry's Bar, 1036 E Fort Ave, Baltimore, MD 21230
Cost
Free
Thursdays · 8:00 PM; room opens at 7:00 PMEvent
Thursday trivia at Max's Taphouse (opens in a new tab)
Charm City Entertainment hosts team trivia in the Mobtown Lounge. Seats are first come, first served; reservations are not available.
Where
Max's Taphouse, 737 S Broadway, Baltimore, MD 21231
Cost
Free; 21+ after 5 PM
Thursdays · 6:00–10:00 PMSocial
Never Board — weekly board game club (opens in a new tab)
Play lighter board games or longer strategy games. Reserve a seat through the club's Discord.
Where
No Land Beyond, 108 W North Ave, Baltimore, MD 21201
Cost
Check the event listing for any venue cover; food and drinks extra
Thursdays · 6:30–8:30 PMSocial
Baltimore Go Club (opens in a new tab)
Play Go with club members or learn the rules at the weekly meetup.
Where
No Land Beyond, 108 W North Ave, Baltimore, MD 21201
Cost
Check the event listing for any venue cover; food and drinks extra
1st and 3rd Thursdays · 7:00–11:00 PMSocial
Latin Pulse Thursdays — salsa and bachata (opens in a new tab)
Start with a beginner salsa lesson, then dance to salsa, bachata and merengue. Come solo or with a partner.
Where
Motte, 1 N Haven St, Baltimore, MD 21224
Cost
$10; ages 18+; cashless
Starts Thu, Nov 12 · 6:30–10:00 PM; register by Nov 6Fitness
Volo volleyball — indoor 6v6 (opens in a new tab)
The indoor 6v6 league has recreational divisions. Solo players can register to join a team.
Where
Francis Scott Key Elementary, Federal Hill, Baltimore, MD
Cost
See the league listing for price; registration required
Starts Thu, Nov 19 · 6:00–10:00 PM; register by Nov 6Fitness
Volo kickball — Canton (opens in a new tab)
The coed kickball league includes a flip-cup round. Solo players can register to join a team.
Where
Bonvegna Turf Field, Canton, Baltimore, MD
Cost
See the league listing for price; registration required

Fridays and Saturdays · 9:30 PM–1:00 AMEvent
Karaoke at Max's Taphouse (opens in a new tab)
DJ Gabs Rambo hosts karaoke on the second floor. Sing a song or stay to listen.
Where
Max's Taphouse, 737 S Broadway, Baltimore, MD 21231
Cost
Free; 21+ after 5 PM
Last Friday of each month · meet 6:30 PM, roll at 7:00 PMFitness
Baltimore Bike Party (opens in a new tab)
A themed group ride through Baltimore on the last Friday of each month. Check the route and afterparty location before riding.
Where
St. Mary's Park, 600 N Paca St, Baltimore, MD 21201
Cost
Check the event details for any admission cost

Saturdays · 5:00–10:00 PMSocial
Star Wars: Unlimited weekly play (opens in a new tab)
Join casual matches, Premier, Draft or Sealed play. Use the event's Discord to coordinate games.
Where
No Land Beyond, 108 W North Ave, Baltimore, MD 21201
Cost
$10 entry for prizing; weekly play pack included
2nd Saturday of each month · 10:00 AM–1:00 PMSocial
Volunteering Untapped Baltimore (opens in a new tab)
Volunteer with a local nonprofit, then meet the group for food and drinks nearby.
Where
Baltimore nonprofits; project location changes each month
Cost
Volunteer shift is free; pay for food and drinks after
Sat, Oct 10 · 3:45 PMEvent
Early Burdz — Walters mixer (20s/30s) (opens in a new tab)
The 20s and 30s group visits the Walters in small groups, then heads to a nearby bar.
Where
Walters Art Museum, Mount Vernon; then a nearby bar
Cost
$7.50; free for members
Starts Sat, Oct 17 · 12:00–4:00 PMFitness
Volo coed flag football — Canton (opens in a new tab)
Join a coed flag-football league with weekly games. Solo registration places players with a team; check the listing for format and level.
Where
Bonvegna Turf Field, Canton, Baltimore, MD
Cost
See the league listing for price; registration required

Sundays · 1:00 PM; Thursdays · 6:00–9:30 PMSocial
Riichi Mahjong Club at No Land Beyond (opens in a new tab)
Beginners can learn Japanese Riichi mahjong at the weekly table. RSVP to reserve a seat.
Where
No Land Beyond, 108 W North Ave, Baltimore, MD 21201
Cost
Check the event listing for any venue cover; food and drinks extra
Sundays · 9:00 AM; Thursdays · 6:30 PM at 1805 Eastern AveFitness
Slow Roast Sunday Run Club (opens in a new tab)
Run one-mile loops at Fort McHenry; all paces welcome, then head to Cool Beans Coffee. Thursday's 3- or 5-mile run meets at 1805 Eastern Ave.
Where
Fort McHenry, 2400 E Fort Ave, Baltimore, MD
Cost
Free
Starts Sun, Nov 15 · 9:00 AM–12:00 PM; register by Nov 6Fitness
Volo recreational indoor pickleball — Federal Hill (opens in a new tab)
The recreational 2v2 league is indoors. Solo players can register to join a team.
Where
Francis Scott Key Elementary, Federal Hill, Baltimore, MD
Cost
See the league listing for price; registration required
Sun, Oct 18 · see booking page for start timeEvent
Baltimore Improv Group — comedy songwriting workshop (opens in a new tab)
Try writing a funny song in an introductory workshop. Online booking is required.
Where
Baltimore Improv Group, 1727 N Charles St, Baltimore, MD
Cost
$35; booking required

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