HAMPDEN
Grab your cowboy boots and scoot over to Waverly Brewing Co . for Baltimore Honky Tonk , named “ Best Concert Series ” by Baltimore magazine readers in 2023 . A beginner-friendly country two-step lesson is included in the event ’ s cover charge , but you can also expect to see dancers break out the polka , swing , waltz and other moves on the floor depending on what the live band is playing .
PIGTOWN
One of Baltimore ’ s wildest dance parties takes place inside an unassuming historic building near Camden Yards and M & T Bank Stadium . On the first Friday of every month , Save Your Soul brings raw soul , R & B and more to Pigtown ’ s Lithuanian Hall , a nonprofit committed to promoting Lithuanian culture in Charm City .
REMINGTON
Self-proclaimed goths , punks and emo kids will feel at home in Ottobar , named one of the best live music venues in the U . S . by Rolling Stone . Downstairs is where you can mosh along with metal or indie rock artists as well as nationally touring dance parties “ Sad & Boujee ” and “ Emo Nite .” More dance parties await in the casual upstairs space — which boasts its own bar and plenty of seating for when you need to rest your legs — from “ Metal Monday ” to “ Girls Rule ” and “# FlashbackFridays .”
STATION NORTH
THE ROYAL BLUE , STATION NORTH
It ’ s no surprise that Baltimore ’ s oldest Arts & Entertainment District is home to several lively bars and dance halls . Mobtown Ballroom and Cafe offers dropin beginner Lindy Hop lessons on Monday and Friday evenings , followed by hours of social dancing . They also host funk and jazz jam sessions on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month , and dancing is always encouraged ! Feast on fried chicken , gravy-topped fries and more from the kitchen to fuel your moves .
With a colorful exterior , mouthwatering food and creative cocktails , The Royal Blue ’ s disco pit might go unnoticed at first . On the weekends , however , the intimate back room is the place to party . Let loose under the pink lights and shimmering disco ball , then take a breather in the adjacent 1970s-esque lounge space . VB
BONUS
SWEET SPOT Celebrating queer icons and pop divas , “ Sweet Spot ” is an inclusive dance party hosted at various Baltimore locales , from Ram ’ s Head Live to Metro Baltimore and Baltimore Soundstage . The high-energy events are always full of surprises , but the crowd of drag performers , fashion queens , DJs and dancers always delivers a good time .