THE CREATIVE ALLIANCE
This nonprofit arts collective , which works to build community by connecting artists and audiences from diverse backgrounds , is housed in the historic former movie theater known as The Patterson . The rentable space , which was fully renovated in the early 2000s , includes two galleries for contemporary art , a 200-seat flexible theater perfect for performances or film screenings , and a lounge space .
THE HIPPODROME THEATRE
Built in 1914 as a vaudeville and movie venue , the Hippodrome is a Baltimore theater institution . Now part of the France- Merrick Performing Arts Center , the grand brick and terra cotta building offers a range of venues for events that include lounge , cafe and pavilion spaces in addition to the legendary theater stage , which can fit more than 2,000 people .
KEN STANEK