Baltimore offers diverse weekend events including ice skating and festivals

The Inner Harbor ice rink in Baltimore is celebrating its grand opening with music from a DJ, hot cocoa, and treats, followed by the Frozen Frequency evening party featuring music and dancing, according to The Baltimore Banner.

Several festivals are also taking place, including the Maryland Irish Festival and the Baltimore Soul Food Festival, offering a variety of cultural and culinary experiences for residents.

Art enthusiasts can visit an interactive light and sound installation by Andrew Schneider, featuring 5,000 LED lights, running through November 29 with various viewing times throughout the weekend.

Local artists Katherine Fahey and Dan Van Allen, known as the Lantern Sisters, are part of a revival of crankies, or moving panoramas, showcasing stories from Inuit Quebec to Baltimore City streets through music, shadow puppetry, and storytelling.

Additionally, Baltimore indie horror filmmaker Chris LaMartina is releasing a new film titled “Spirit Tasting,” which involves a sommelier and a distillery with a deadly twist, offering local fans an opportunity to see it early.

FaeryCon is also happening, featuring performances, panels, an art market, and workshops on topics such as historical swordsmanship and fae whimsy, providing a unique cultural event for the community.