Ladies, gentlemen, non-binary pals, and intergalactic weirdos, gather 'round because we've got a tale to spin about last week's reunion! A big THANK YOU to everyone who graced us with their presence at our first Fringe Festival since the good ol' days of 2019. Your enthusiastic support and shared love for the peculiar arts made this weekend truly special.
In case you missed out on the spectacle (shame on you!), fear not, for we're not done yet. We've got a whole week of fringe-tastic madness lined up from October 4th to 8th, just waiting for you.
Join us as we continue to celebrate the weird, the wonderful, and the utterly unique. Your seat is waiting, and the stage is set for an unforgettable experience.
Tickets and passes are still available, and we're counting on your passion for the arts to fill those seats and make this coming week a resounding success.
Keep scrolling for all the must-see events and exciting happenings during Week 2 of the Charm City Fringe Festival!
Your ticket not only grants you access to remarkable shows but also helps us keep the spirit of fringe theater alive. So, don't miss your chance to be part of something truly exceptional. Secure your tickets now, invite your friends, and together, let's ensure that the Fringe Festival shines brightly for all to see.
Experience the Best of the Fest with Festival Passes
The 2023 Fringe Festival passes are on sale now! Choose between the 3 types of passes:
Date Night Pass: 2 tickets to 2 shows and 2 festival buttons.
3 Ticket Pass: 3 tickets and 1 festival button.
All Access Pass: entry to all festival events for the ultimate experience.
Wednesday, October 4
Le Mondo 406 N. Howard St
7pm - Arson 101
Arson 101, A Choose Your Own Adventure is the story of one relationship told collaboratively between the audience and the actors to create 1008+ possible show combinations. Winner of the 2023 “Artists Pick” and “Spirit of the Fringe” Awards at San Diego International Fringe Festival, it begins when the soon-to-be-lovers meet, and ends... who knows where?! Secure your spot
8:45pm - The Galaxy Brain Experience
Created by Joe Cahill, The Galaxy Brain Experience combines hip-hop music, chamber music, animation, and dance. This 45-minute original story follows Astris on her psychedelic journey into space. Whether traveling on a rocket, through a black hole, or a maze, she learns to love herself while living alongside her mental illness.— Click here for tickets
BlakWaterMusic 218 W Saratoga St.
7:30pm - Flurpa
Deep in a river, a creature grows. Up on the bank, mutant children, with 12 eyes, cry. Men pass furtive glances while the water levels rise. Everything hinges on a mother who's sickly tired from deceit. In a town poisoned to the bone, even good men get scared. But whoever said there was anything good growing in Flurpa? — Click here for tickets
MAP Underground 218 W Saratoga St.
8:15pm - Law & Order B.I.G
Law & Order: B.I.G. -- Created by Michael Harris and developed by the Baltimore Improv Group (BIG), this Fully Improvised show places America's longest running episodic series in YOUR hands. From finding a dead body in public to the verdict given by the audience, it's everything you expect from Law & Order, as you've never seen it before. — Click here for tickets
Thursday, October 5
Le Mondo 406 N. Howard St
10pm - Fringe After Dark : Between 2 Minds
Between 2 Minds is a symphony of laughter, wonder, and sheer disbelief, seamlessly merging the impossible and the hilarious. Prepare to be captivated by the talents of Bernardo Rodriguez, the masterful mind reader, and Judge Mentalist, the mesmerizing hypnotist. In this thrilling theatrical spectacle, the power of the mind reigns supreme, and the audience is the true star of the show. Between 2 Minds is not just a show; it's an unforgettable experience that will leave you questioning the limits of your own mind. Don't miss your chance to witness this extraordinary fusion of talents as you prepare to be spellbound, enchanted, and utterly amazed as you embark on a journey to Enter the Impossible. — Click here for tickets
MAP Underground 218 W Saratoga St.
7:30pm - Spank Bank Time Machine
Best friends, sex parties, douches, death, and 50% of Andrew Christian underwear. Travel with John Michael in a spanks- and participation-fueled time machine to every one of his orgasms. It's a Queer Fantasia about how grieving makes you horny. — Click here for tickets
8:45pm - Law & Order: B.I.G
BlakWaterMusic 218 W Saratoga St.
6:30pm - Flurpa
9:15pm - Tweets You Can Hold: A Fashion Presentation
An intrepid group of thespians awake one morning to startling news: their friend, the supermodel, is calling in a favor. She has an important obligation and can’t make her runway that evening– can they cover for her? Of course, they can! The thespians nail the assignment and set off on a journey from fashion to stardom to friendship. It's a part-tay! — Click here for tickets
410 Lofts 410 N Eutaw St
8:45pm - The 1973 Dodge Monaco Station Wagon
Our family had a huge Dodge in the 70s. We bought it when the Ford finally died just as we were about to cross into Mexico, to stay for an unspecified amount of time – and under very unspecified circumstances. I remember some things about that period. But I was a child, so I've forgotten a lot. My dad remembers some things. My mom remembers some other things. My photographs are fuzzy. And no one remembers the things I do. What actually happened? — Click here for tickets
Media Rhythm Institute 20 N Howard St
6:30pm - Who Gave Sylvia the Bottle?
A surprise party turns into a "Who Done It?" This is what happens when Sylvia gets the bottle. She was supposed to be celebrating her 60th Birthday. Now she's gotta go to jail. But we're going to find the culprit before the cops get here. Who gave Sylvia the bottle? — Click here for tickets
Friday, October 6
Le Mondo 406 N. Howard St
MAP Underground 218 W Saratoga St.
410 Lofts 410 N Eutaw St
8:45pm - The 1973 Dodge Monaco Station Wagon
Media Rhythm Institute 20 N Howard St
9:15pm - Who Gave Sylvia the Bottle?
Saturday, October 7
Le Mondo 406 N. Howard St
10pm - **Fringe After Dark** Time Machine Blueprints
Shawn Wickens is a comedian, futurist and casual stoner. One night a weed brownie changed his life. The next morning he realized he had bought the domain name: TimeMachineBlueprints.com. Things only got weirder from there. You will remember this very true comedy show… in the Future! — Click here for tickets
MAP Underground 218 W Saratoga St.
4:30 & 6:30pm - Baal & Dix
Meet Bertolt Brecht and Degenerate painter Otto Dix. Kinda. Fact or fantasy? Either way, they’re yours to devour. Baal & Dix is an immersive piece that explores German auteur Bertolt Brecht and his contemporary, Otto Dix. The audience chooses their own path in this quasi-factual, cabaret-style romp into toxic art. — Click here for tickets
2:45pm - Spank Bank Time Machine
8:15pm - Law & Order: B.I.G
410 Lofts 410 N Eutaw St
8:45pm - The 1973 Dodge Monaco Station Wagon
Media Rhythm Institute 20 N Howard St
9:15pm - Who Gave Sylvia the Bottle?
Theatrical Mining 401 N Howard St
8pm - Triple Play
BlakWaterMusic 218 W Saratoga St.
9:30pm - Ladies Night with Ebony Jackson
Come Party with comedian Miz Jaxxxn as she navigates through love sex and relationships during this comedic storytelling event filled with crowd participation and laughter. — Click here to get tickets
Sunday, October 8
Le Mondo 406 N. Howard St
11am - Fringe After Dark: Drag Brunch with Pariah Sinclair
End the 2023 Charm City Fringe Fest with a BANG! Come see the best drag performers in Baltimore at “Fringe After Dark: Drag Brunch”. Hosted by Pariah Sinclair at Le Mondo on Sunday October 8 at 1130 am. Featuring Naomi Ratchet, Myah Duboise Blue, and Stealya Manz. — Click here for tickets
MAP Underground 218 W Saratoga St.
6:30pm — Charm City Fringe Closing Party - All good things must come to end and the 2023 Charm City Fringe is one of them. Come spend one last evening with Fringe! Mingle with the artists, enjoy live music, and watch our festival awards ceremony! This event is FREE and open to the public. RSVP Here