Baltimore/ Food & Drinks
Published on March 10, 2020
The 4 best performing arts spots in BaltimorePhoto: Willard & Wood/Yelp

In search of a new favorite performing arts spot?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top performing arts spots around Baltimore, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture next time you're in the market for performing arts.

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1. Illusions Magic Bar & Lounge

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First on the list is Illusions Magic Bar & Lounge. Located at 1025 S. Charles St. in Federal Hill, the bar and performing arts and magician spot is the highest-rated performing arts spot in Baltimore, boasting 4.5 stars out of 321 reviews on Yelp.

2. Baltimore Center Stage

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Next up is Mount Vernon's Baltimore Center Stage, situated at 700 N. Calvert St. With 4.5 stars out of 66 reviews on Yelp, the performing arts spot has proved to be a local favorite.

3. Willard & Wood

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The Inner Harbor's Willard & Wood, located at 202 E. Pratt St. at the Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the comedy club, performing arts and magician spot five stars out of 15 reviews.

4. Baltimore Improv Group

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Baltimore Improv Group, a comedy club and performing arts and team-building activity spot in Charles North, is another much-loved go-to, with five stars out of 10 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1727 N. Charles St. to see for yourself.


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