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John Coffren

John Coffren works as an editorial assistant at The Baltimore Sun. He has written and worked for several newspapers, including The Washington Post.

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Ice Rink at the Inner Harbor. (Lloyd Fox/file)

5 Things to do in Baltimore, Nov. 7-13

Come skate away, see a classic rock musical, give a listen to a rising jazz star, celebrate 25 years of creative dance or learn about the rich history of the...
The third edition of this annual festival, dedicated to celebrated master of macabre and Baltimore resident Edgar Allan Poe, goes virtual in 2020.

5 Things to do in Baltimore, Oct. 31-6

Go to a film festival that's out of this world or a spooky one-man show, see the Central Library's collection of Baltimore's master of the macabre, find that hard-to-find collectible...
It's time to do the time warp again when Baltimore Center Stage and the Creative Alliance show the cult classic "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," Saturday night. Take part in an interactive movie from 1975 with live performances, a costume contest and more. Tickets cost $25. 700 North Calvert St. https://www.centerstage.org/plays-and-events/the-rocky-horror-picture-show/ Saturday 9 p.m.

5 Things to do in Baltimore, Oct. 24-30

Celebrate the big five-oh of a classic musical horror comedy, go to a Southern Rock concert, have family fun outside a spooky mansion, check out two new interactive children's exhibits...
Runners at the Paca and Camden Street start of the 2023 Baltimore Running Festival marathon. (File)

5 Things to do in Baltimore, Oct. 17-23

Build your comic book collection, see the natural world from another perspective, be entertained by the continuing adventures of a Disney princess and, walk for a cause or run in...
Baltimore, MD -- 10/07/2017 -- The Shepherdstown Border Morris group, Hicks with Sticks, perform during the annual Fells Point Fun Festival. ((Karl Merton Ferron / Baltimore Sun Staff) [ ] Broadway and Thames Street (DSC_0605.JPG) (Karl Merton Ferron/staff)

5 Things to do in Baltimore, Oct. 10-Oct. 16

Celebrate a neighborhood festival or a seasonal festival, see a shocking oratorio, listen to an experimental musical performance, or see what your little mad scientist cooks up in the lab.
A daguerreotype of Edgar Allan Poe — 1848.

5 Things to do in Baltimore, Oct. 3-9

Celebrate Baltimore's literary giant, laugh until it hurts, take your pick of concerts: a thoughtful approach to rap or pop music delivered with theatrical flair, or get scared silly by...
American Idol Season 23 finalist and Baltimore's own Gabby Samone will open for R&B singer Eric Benét at the Horseshoe Casino on Saturday. (Shaugh Cooper)

5 Things to do in Baltimore, Sept. 26-Oct. 2

Go to a concert that features a rising local talent, tour Baltimore's past and future reflected in the cityscape, attend a raucous and fun festival, watch a live performance of...
Joel Bachand, 24, of Bel Air cosplays as Batman at Baltimore Comic Con on Saturday.

5 Things to do in Baltimore, Sept. 19-25

Go to a rising star's concert, celebrate the caped crusader, choose between two emotional theater productions or have a tail-wagging good time.
Musician, artist and producer John Tyler is the founder of the Love Groove Festival, an annual Baltimore gathering that aims to promote emerging artists. (Kevin Richardson/Staff)

6 things to do in Baltimore, Sept. 12-18

Take your pick of concerts, celebrate a historic event, go to the final artwork exhibitions at a local gallery, help out pets in need or attend a festival that promotes...