Wednesday, October 7, 2015

Annual Free Fall Baltimore: Free Events in the City

This year marks the 9th annual Free Fall Baltimore. Free Fall Baltimore brings free cultural events to you all October long. This exciting program was created by The Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts to give more access and to create more interest in the city’s cultural organizations. The BOPA is the city’s non-profit special event agency, arts council and film office, inspiring and nurturing young artists. This program is a great way to showcase our talented friends and neighbors and to learn more about the cultural side of Baltimore.

Since this is a month-long event, there are so many things going on. We want to outline a few of them to give you an idea of what you can be doing this month.

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Tomorrow, October 6th, you can experience some local playwrights and actors in their zone, reading short plays. From 8 PM until 9:45 PM, enjoy the stripped down version of plays by very talented local actors and playwrights.

On the 166th anniversary of his death, October 7th, you can take a tour of Edgar Allan Poe’s home and gravesite. Choose from one of three tours throughout the day: a guided tour of the site of his grave, a guided tour through the Poe home or a self-guided tour through the Poe home.

On multiple dates throughout the month you can view 18 extraordinary color and black and white photographs from local collectors Tom and Nancy O’Neil. Their collection includes both contemporary and new talents and showcases the current landscape and environmental issues. See all the available dates here.

Saturday, October 10th, you’ll find yourself in a half-day event starting at 2 PM. The Baltimore City Health Commissioner Dr. Leana Wen and the Founding Director of Active Minds Alison Malmon will be sharing their experiences, perspectives and insights on mental illness in college and the importance of access to Naloxone to reverse otherwise fatal opiate overdoses. You can learn so much from these two ladies and you won’t regret attending the event!

October 14th begins the Baltimore Folk Music Society’s event. Learn contra dancing with or without a partner. Since it’s a community dance, it’s not a problem if you come sans partner! Be at the Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts at 7:30.

Each and every one of these events takes place within our city of Baltimore meaning you won’t have very far to travel to experience the talented artists and culture of Baltimore. You have a whole month to attend these events so you don’t have to worry about missing out! To see a full calendar of all the events available head here.

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