THE ROCKWELL , FELL ’ S POINT |
DOWNTOWN |
FEDERAL HILL |
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Downtown Baltimore may be home to towering office buildings , but it ’ s got just as many places to party , all within walking distance of the Inner Harbor . Located down the street from the National Aquarium , Baltimore Soundstage is an intimate concert venue with performances nearly every day of the week . It boasts a diverse musical lineup , from rappers to heavy metal , in addition to Taylor Swift and Beyonce-themed dance parties and decade nights .
With an array of restaurants and bars on-site , including the locally loved Underground Pizza , Power Plant Live is the perfect place to fuel up before flexing your dancing feet . Grab a drink at Luckie ’ s before heading next door to Ram ’ s Head Live , whose recent dance parties include tributes to Michael Jackson , Justin Bieber and the 1980s . More of an EDM fan ? Head to Power Plant ’ s Mosaic Nightclub and Lounge for bass-thumping beats and bottle service .
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For a classic nightclub experience , head to Charles Street in Federal Hill , where a row of busy bars and DJ booths makes for an electric night out . High-energy spots include The Perch , Banditos , Ropewalk , Nobles and Wayward , all of which serve casual bites during the day and are open until 2 a . m . Thursday through Saturday . Need a late-night snack after all that dancing ? The neighborhood has you covered there , too — & Pizza , Pub Dog , Locals Only and Ruben ’ s will be open to satisfy your cravings .
FELL ’ S POINT
The hole-in-the-wall Polish Home Club transforms into a swinging blues club on the first and third Wednesdays of the month . The vibe is set by a talented roster of musicians who jam together , meaning they riff off each other in the moment rather than rehearse ahead of time . Anyone can bring their instrument and join in ! There ’ s
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RUBEN ’ S , FEDERAL HILL
no formal dance lesson , but most regulars will happily show you the basic blues steps upon request .
Just two blocks down , The Rockwell provides a more traditional club experience . Co-owned by the lead guitarist of homegrown band All Time Low , the space is illuminated by wallto-wall projection screens that display artistic cityscapes and music videos while a DJ spins the latest pop , rock and rap hits . Take advantage of the late-night happy hour with discounted drinks .
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SEAN DACKERMANN |