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The City Paper (www.citypaper.com), a free weekly distributed in shops and yellow street-corner boxes, has the most comprehensive and complete calendar of Baltimore events; it's published every Wednesday. Other event listings appear in the Thursday edition of the Baltimore Sun (www.baltimoresun.com), the monthly Baltimore magazine (www.baltimoremagazine.net), and the daily online b magazine (www.bthesite.com).
Fells Point, just east of the Inner Harbor; Federal Hill, due south; and Canton, due east, have hosts of bars, restaurants, and clubs that draw a rowdy, largely collegiate crowd. If you're seeking quieter surroundings, head for the upscale comforts of downtown or Mount Vernon clubs and watering holes.
An die Musik's name comes from German composer Franz Schubert and means ‘to the music.’ An intimate space for classical, jazz, and world music, it features performances nearly every night. The ticket office and performance space are on the second floor.
Friedberg Hall, part of the Peabody Institute, is the scene of recitals, concerts, and opera performances by students, faculty, and distinguished guests.
Meyerhoff Symphony Hall is the city's principal concert hall and home of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra.
At the outdoor Pier Six Concert Pavilion there's both pavilion and lawn seating for concerts showcasing top national musicians and groups. Concerts run from June to September.
