Top Rated Concerts and Shows in Columbia

"See a movie at The Charles Theater, which specializes in independent and foreign films, or a live perfomance at the Everyman Theatre, the Hippodrome, or The Lyric Opera House. If you're going to The Charles, make sure to grab two crêpes (one savory, one sweet) at Sofi's, a tiny restaurant right next door, before the show starts. (Yes, you can bring them into the theater.)"

"Known for a full schedule of traveling Broadway productions, the historic Hippodrome also offers a variety of live music acts. The 2300-seat theater is the perfect place to catch some of your favorite acts in an intimate space. The Hippodrome Theater is located in a historic building that opened in 1914 and originally served as a movie palace."

"The Hippodrome Theatre houses a number of traveling Broadway plays and various shows. When those Broadway shows travel around the country, they perform at the Hippodrome for about a week. The Hippodrome has a steady schedule of shows and plays, and even offers subscription services so that you never have to miss a show."

"When you’re looking for things to do in Baltimore this weekend, you should immediately set your sights upon the calendar at Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall. Host to the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, this concert hall has been adding to the cultural reputation of Baltimore, Maryland for almost 40 years. It’s one of the most majestic things to see in Baltimore."

"The Meyerhoff Symphony Hall is home to the Grammy Award-winning Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. The BSO, led by musical director Marin Alsop, performs over 100 concerts annually, ranging from full instrumental performances to special programs with vocal accompaniment."

"See a movie at The Charles Theater, which specializes in independent and foreign films, or a live perfomance at the Everyman Theatre, the Hippodrome, or The Lyric Opera House. If you're going to The Charles, make sure to grab two crêpes (one savory, one sweet) at Sofi's, a tiny restaurant right next door, before the show starts. (Yes, you can bring them into the theater.)"

"The Lyric offers a full range of entertainment options, including music, dance, comedy and educational programming. It also boasts stunning architecture, great views of the stage from any of its 2,564 seats, and plush, roomy seating you typically don’t find at performing arts centers of its size."

"Located in the picturesque Inner Harbor, Baltimore Soundstage is a go-to venue for small shows from artists spanning genres including metal, hip hop, R&B and more. The floor can hold 1,000 people in its standing room only configuration or 500 in its tabled/seated set up."

"See a movie at The Charles Theater, which specializes in independent and foreign films, or a live perfomance at the Everyman Theatre, the Hippodrome, or The Lyric Opera House. If you're going to The Charles, make sure to grab two crêpes (one savory, one sweet) at Sofi's, a tiny restaurant right next door, before the show starts. (Yes, you can bring them into the theater.)"

"Start off at the Walters Art Museum, a gorgeous and free exhibition space that contains an encyclopedic collection of art, including ancient Roman sculptures, Renaissance paintings, Japanese woodblock prints, Meso-American carvings and works by French impressionists. Sated on art, take a peek inside the George Peabody Library. Its centerpiece is a soaring atrium ringed with five stories of cast-iron balconies. The collection contains 300,000 volumes, many dating to the 18th and 19th centuries."

"And while you're there, visit the Walters Art Museum; admission is free and the art spans the ages, from the third millennium B.C.E. to the early 20th century. Once you get hungry, hit Charles Street:There's Afghani food like sweet, pan-fried baby pumpkin at The Helmand (also the very historic site of my very first date) and the pillow-iest gnocchi ever at Sotto Sopra. The restaurant hosts opera nights, where you'll be serenaded with live performances as you eat a multi-course dinner."

"The museum has over 94,000 pieces of art, showcasing everything from modern, contemporary and 19th-century art. Make sure to check their page for any special exhibitions. The museum generally showcases various exhibitions for a limited time."

"The National Great Blacks In Wax Museum is the first black history wax museum in the country. This museum not only gives you a glimpse into the history of African Americans, but it has displays of influential people who were important in the movement of equal rights, down to the times of slavery and what slaves had to endure. This museum is not only enlightening, but it is heart-wrenching to see the figures depict such accurate events."

"Featuring the wax figures of prominent African Americans, this museum has over a hundred sculptures and exhibits. It preserves black history in a creative yet educational way that the entire family can enjoy."

"it tells black people about their history that they dont teach at schoolit goes beyond that and tells us more about it"

"The Port Discovery Children’s Museum has been ranked as one of the top children’s museums in the U.S.- come find out why!. The museum has activities for children of all ages and emphasizes the importance of play and exploration in learning. This museum is unique because it allows kids to participate in the exhibits- by creating art, solving puzzles, making music, and playing their way through three floors of fun."

"The museum has a wonderful array of exhibits where kids can climb, touch, and even pretend they are serving food in a 50’s style diner. When you enter, you will find a large climbing area with a massive slide right in the middle of the museum. The kids will stay happy, and you’ll end up being the one who decides when it’s time to go."

"Offering three floors of educational interactive and hands-on experiences for children ages 2 to 10, Port Discovery Children’s Museum is one of the leading nontraditional educational resources in the Mid-Atlantic. Port Discovery Children's Museum"

"Delve into the city’s immigration history and learn about how Baltimore was one of the largest ports of entry for immigrants from around the world."

"A visit to the Maryland Historical Society provides you with a great way to learn more about the history of Baltimore and of the state itself. You can look forward to learning through a variety of fascinating exhibitions and displays, with some wonderful collections and exhibits that form part of the museum. This is a place that can be enjoyed by children as well as adults, providing the whole family with a great opportunity to learn more about local history."

"The exhibits at the Maryland Center for History and Culture reflect the state’s diverse heritage and have everything from the journals of Benjamin Banneker to the original manuscript of “The Star-Spangled Banner”. The museum also has furniture, ceramics, and other artifacts that depict life in Maryland."

"From Business: Maryland Historical Society, established in 1844, is one of the oldest cultural organizations in the United States. It provides a museum, library, press, and…"

"Meander through history, without having to leave the shoreline, as you walk through four historic ships: the Taney, the USS Torsk, the Chesapeake, and the USS Constellation."

"From Business: Come by your local Noodles & Company at 301 Light Street, , Baltimore where its globally inspired dishes including noodles, soups and salads, come together to…"