Prime Timers of Baltimore

Baltimore Men's Chorus concert - Out of the Darkness
2024-12-14 20:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 1900 St. Paul Street, Baltimore, MD, 21218, United States
The Baltimore Men’s Chorus presents Out of the Darkness: A Winter Solstice Concert. Tickets are on sale here.
Several members of the Prime Timers will be singing in the chorus.
Event Leader: Graham “gyearley at gmail dot com.”

Miracle on 34th Street - Dinner and Holiday Lights
2024-12-15 17:00 - 20:30 | Tambers Restaurant, 3327 St. Paul St., Baltimore, MD, 21218, United States
Join us for a fun evening of dinner and dazzle!

First, we will meet at Tambers Restaurant, 3327 St. Paul St., Baltmore, MD 21218 at 5:00 p.m. for dinner. Tambers offers a fresh and delicious variety of American and Indian dishes – a Charles Village staple for over 30 years!
Next, we will be shuttled to the Hampden neighborhood to visit the Miracle on 34th Street, a world-famous, neighborhood-wide display of holiday lights that promises to dazzle you! We will start our visit around 6:30 p.m.

If you join us for dinner, park anywhere where there is street parking. The Prime Timers will arrange rides from Tambers to 34th Street and back to Tambers when we are done with the visit. If you will meet us only to visit 34th Street, look for us on the 700 block of West 34th Street. Note, parking is very limited around 34th Street. We recommend that you join us for dinner and let Prime Timers arrange your transportation to 34th Street.
RSVP by 6:00 p.m. on Friday, December 13 to Richard at “diningout at ptbalto dot org.”

On the 5th Day of Christmas Party
2024-12-29 13:00 - 19:00 | Mike and Thad’s Home, 8705 Wendell Avenue, Parkville, MD, 21234, United States
Join us for our annual celebration of our winter holidays and to soon welcome the new year! It’s a little earlier on the calendar than parties in past years, coincidentally on the fifth day of Christmas.

It’s a potluck, so bring your favorite dish and a friend or two. We will provide turkey, a green salad, and some fixings. If you aren’t able to bring a dish, come anyway. There will be plenty of good food and fabulous people. The party lasts until the last guest leaves or if it’s bedtime, whichever comes first. We look forward to seeing you!

New Year's Day Dinner
2025-01-01 18:00 - 20:00 | True Chesapeake, 3300 Clipper Mill Road, Baltimore, MD, 21211, United States
Start the new year…and new quarter-century…right with dinner with the Prime Timers of Baltimore for dinner at True Chesapeake, which offers a variety of oyster dishes, small plates, and entrees.
Per their page: True Chesapeake is a restaurant rooted in the bounty of the Chesapeake Bay, founded through the partnership of longtime friends and industry professionals: Chef Zack Mills, Shucker Nick Shauman, and Farmer Patrick Hudson.
Since 2010, we have been farming premium oysters in the brackish waters of St. Jerome Creek in Southern Maryland. Our farming practices not only sustain the rich ecosystem of the Chesapeake Bay but also restore it.
RSVP to Hugh S. at hbs46 at yahoo dot com by Monday, December 23.
Photo by Tandarie on Freeimages.com

Reginald F. Lewis Museum
2025-01-12 15:30 - 19:00 | Reginald F. Lewis Museum, 830 East Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD, 21202, United States
The Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture – a Smithsonian Affiliate – documents, interprets, and preserves the complex experiences, contributions, and culture of Black people. The Lewis Museum serves as a catalyst of sustained change by providing robust programs and exhibitions and bold conversations that educate and challenge. We strive to be a trusted custodian, a respected authority, and a thought-partner on the history, art and culture of the African diaspora with an emphasis on the State of Maryland.
We invite you to join the Prime Timers for a group visit to the Reginald F. Lewis Museum, located at 830 E Pratt St, Baltimore, Maryland 21202. Meet at 3:15 at the entrance for a 3:30 tour, which should take about 60-90 minutes. Afterward, those who wish will go to dinner at a local restaurant to be determined that day.
Parking options include:

$9 validated parking is available across the street in the PMI Garage at 815 E. Pratt Street. Bring your ticket to the museum’s main entrance to have it validated.
Free on-street parking and metered parking is also available throughout the Harbor East and Little Italy neighborhoods, as well as at St. Vincent dePaul church.

The Foxy Mrs. Bumpstead-Leigh - Chapel Street Players
2025-02-16 14:00 - 17:00 | Chapel Street Players, 643 Creek View Road, Newark, DE, 19711, United States
The liberal thinking, bigger-than-life, titular character (and her somewhat dotty mother) are British nobility finalizing the engagement of her younger sister to the son of a wealthy matriarch in the Hamptons, Long Island. But, in this constantly twisting comedy set in the ever-changing 70s, nothing is at is appears. Add a maid with her own agenda, a confused butler, nosey neighbors, a stoner, and a scheming cemetery landscaper, and only the cunningly quick-witted Bumpstead-Leigh can save the day (and her face).

Our member Walt O. is a member of the cast. Contact him at bearman90 at hotmail dot com for information.

Tickets per person are $23.73 adults, $21.65 seniors and are available online.

Duckpin Bowling and Dinner - Special Edition
2025-02-16 16:15 - 19:30 | Parkville Lanes, 7607 Harford Road, Parkville, MD, 21234, United States
This month, we are going to bowl at Parkville Lanes a little later usual because the lanes are hosting a tournament our usual third Saturday night:
Sunday, February 16 at 4:15 p.m.
(NOTE: this event was postponed from February 8 due to bad weather and event leader illness.)
Join us for a fun hour of duckpin bowling, a longtime treasured Baltimore tradition. The bowling ball and pins are smaller and squatter, but the game is more challenging than traditional ten-pin, worthy of any native or transplanted Baltimorean!
The cost is $8 per person and $6 for bowling shoes, or you can bring your own bowling shoes to save money.
After we bowl, for anyone wanting to extend the fun, we will go to dinner at a restaurant close by, selected by the group. There are several places close by: Panda Express, Racer’s Cafe, Jerry D’s, and House of Kabob Persian Restaurant, and others further up Harford Road.
RSVP by Saturday, February 15 at 8:00 p.m. to event leader Mike at “PrimeTimersBaltimore at gmail dot com.”

Writer in our Midst: Brian Malloy Online
2025-02-26 19:30 - 20:30 | Virtual via Microsoft Teams
Washington County Library of Woodbury, Minnesota welcomes author (and Prime Timer of the Twin Cities) Brian Malloy as part of Washington County Library’s “2025 Write in Our Midst” author series. Virtually via Microsoft Teams, Brian will be discussing his work. There will be time reserved for questions.
Brian Malloy is the author of the novels The Year of Ice (St. Martin’s Press), Brendan Wolf (St. Martin’s Press), After Francesco (Kensington), and the young adult novel Twelve Long Months (Scholastic). His novels have been a 2002 New York Times New and Notable title, an Oprah Daily pick for best of 2022, a 2021 Women’s National Book Association Great Group Reads selection, and a 2009 Book Sense Pick. His nonfiction has appeared in Minnesota Monthly, OUT, and the Lambda Award-winning anthology, The Man I Might Become: Gay Men Write About Their Fathers (Marlow & Co.).
All are welcome to join this free program.
Online registration is necessary to join this virtual program. Instructions on how to join the virtual meeting will be provided after registration.

Walters Art Museum Tour
2025-03-08 11:00 - 13:00 | Walters Art Musuem, 600 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD, 21201, United States
This Baltimore landmark has a vast collection that attract visitors from around the word. We are fortunate that member Randy Knepper, will give a personal tour of its selected treasurers. This is a real opportunity that you should not miss. Let Randy know to expect you at ‘randy.knepper at gmail dot com.”

NCR Trail Stroll
2025-03-22 13:00 - 15:00 | MD
The Torrey C. Brown Trail, completed in 1984, is one of the best hiking and biking trails in the Mid-Atlantic region. It allows for more than 20 miles of flat travel on the crushed-stone surface, punctuated by a number of access points and an abundance of trees that provide refreshing shade on hot summer days.
Mile 10.8 White Hall: Take I-83 to Exit 27, go toward Hereford (east) 0.4 miles on MD-137/Mt Carmel Rd. Turn left on York Road and go 2.4 miles north. Turn right (east) on Weisburg Road for 1.4 miles. Turn right, staying on Weisburg Road for another 0.4 miles. The parking lot is on the right at Weisburg and White Hall Roads. Spot-a-pot.

Anyone interested in brunch beforehand? Contact Event Leader: Richard S, diningout@ptbalto.org

Prime Timers Theatre Party - Hairspray!
2025-05-11 15:00 - 17:00 | CCBC Dundalk, 7200 Sollers Point Road, Dundalk, MD, 21222, United States
It’s 1962 in Baltimore, and the lovable plus-size teen, Tracy Turnblad, has only one desire – to dance on the popular “Corny Collins Show.” When her dream comes true, Tracy is transformed from social outcast to sudden star. She must use her newfound power to dethrone the reigning Teen Queen, win the affections of heartthrob, Link Larkin, and integrate a TV network… all without denting her ‘do!

THIS SHOW WILL SELL OUT
BUY TICKETS NOW!

Box Office: Call 443-840-2787 or www.ccbctickets.com to purchase tickets.

There will be an optional pre-show lunch at 1:00 p.m. at Squires Restaurant, 6723 Holabird Avenue, Dundalk.

RSVP by Thursday, May 8 at 6:00 p.m.
Event Leader, Daniel A. daibel@yahoo.com, 301-801-80X1 X=3

Memorial Day Picnic
2025-05-26 15:00 - 18:00 | President Ralph’s Backyard, 1718 Kurtz Avenue, Lutherville, MD, 21093, United States
Join us for an afternoon of fun and fellowship for this Memorial Day potluck!

Our host, Ralph will provide hot dogs, hamburgers, and rolls. You provide the rest of the scrumptious side dishes and desserts. You are welcome to bring friends or guests. In lieu of a potluck dish, a $10 donation is requested.

World Pride Festival
2025-06-07 - 2025-06-08 | MD
Join friends from around the world to celebrate a world of LGBTQ pride in Washington DC! Prime Timers Worldwide will have a booth at the festival and members of our local chapter will volunteer at the booth. Information is at https://worldpridedc.org/.
Come visit!

Catonsville High School Steel Band Concert
2025-06-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Lurman Woodland Theatre, 425 Bloomsbury Avenue, Catonsville, MD, 21229, United States
Enjoy the cool, smooth, tropical sounds of the Catonsville High School Steel Band. Guest artist is Duvone Stewart. In case of rain, the outdoor concert will be moved to the Catonsville High School auditorium.
Join us for dinner immediately after the concert at Chef Paolino Cafe, 726 Frederick Road, Catonsville. RSVP to Richard S. by Thursday, June 5 at diningout@ptbalto.org.
Photo courtesy of the Baltimore Sun.

Baltimore Pride Parade
2025-06-14 11:30 - 15:00 | Baltimore Pride Parade, 1900 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD, 21201, United States
Join thousands of your friends to celebrate LGBTQA life in the most fabulous parade! The Prime Timers will march. Join us so we can show the world who we are. The parade lines up at North Avenue and North Charles Street and will proceed to the Wyman Park Dell at Art Museum Drive. The parade begins at noon so if you wish to march, meet at North Avenue and North Charles Street by 11:30 a.m.
Stay after the parade for the Baltimore Pride Block Party!

Baltimore Pride in the Park!
2025-06-15 08:00 - 17:00 | Druid Hill Park, 900 Druid Park Lake Drive, Baltimore, MD, 21217, United States
The Pride events in Baltimore will conclude with the Baltimore Pride Festival at Druid Hill Park.
The Pride Festival will celebrate families and children with a kid-friendly environment including music and entertainment stages, a Drag Stage, exhibitors, and local food. The Prime Timers will have a booth at the festival. Please join us to hang out, man the booth, and talk to festival-goers about the Prime Timers of Baltimore!

Cockpit in Court Summer Theatre
2025-06-29 15:00 - 17:00 | CCBC Essex, 7201 Rossville Boulevard, Essex, MD, 21221, United States
Damn Yankees
Words and Music by, Richard Adler and Jerry Ross
Book by George Abbott and Douglass Wallop
Based on the novel by Douglass Wallop
“The Year the Yankees Lost the Pennant”
Middle-aged baseball fanatic Joe Boyd, trades his soul to the Devil, also known as Mr. Applegate, for a chance to lead his favorite team to victory in the pennant race against the New York Yankees. As young baseball sensation, Joe Hardy, he transforms the hapless Washington Senators into a winning team, only to realize the true worth of the life that he’s left behind. Joe ultimately outsmarts Applegate, returns to his former self and shepherds the Senators to the World Series.
Tickets are $22 for adults, $20 for seniors. RSVP to Richard, diningout@ptbalto.org
Image courtesy of CCBC Essex.

Independence Day Picnic
2025-07-04 15:00 - 18:00 | President Ralph’s Backyard, 1718 Kurtz Avenue, Lutherville, MD, 21093, United States
Friday, July 4 Independence Day Picnic 3:00 PM

Location: President Ralph’s Lutherville backyard, 1718 Kurtz Avenue. There will be fun and fellowship, rain or shine. Ralph has tents. Hot dogs, hamburgers and rolls will be provided. There is no fee for members who bring a dish; without a dish, $10.00. It will not be necessary to bring a chair. Guests are welcome. No snacks please.
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Directions: From the beltway take York Road heading north. Turn left at Ridgley Road (Walgreen’s is on the corner). At the red light, turn left onto Kurtz Avenue to 1718. There is plenty of free parking nearby.
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Public Transportation: Take the light rail to the Lutherville Station or CityLink Red bus to Lutherville. Kurtz Avenue is a short two-block walk from the station.
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RSVP by 6:00 PM, Wednesday, July 2
Event Leader: Ralph W, president@ptbalto.org, 410-561-8826

DiningOut - Matthews 1600 for dinner / Opie's for ice cream
2025-08-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Matthews 1600, 1600 Frederick Road, Catonsville, MD, 21229, United States
Let’s meet for dinner at Matthews 1600, at 1600 Frederick Road, Catonsville for a lovely dinner!

Remember your guests are special, listen to them, buy quality ingredients, prepare their favorites with care, and serve them with a smile. This is the concept that the Parsons family has followed for over 40 years in the hospitality business. Proudly Matthew’s 1600 has been the neighborhood hot spot since opening day. We strive everyday to make guests happy and in turn continue to make new friends.

After dinner, will proceed to Opie’s Soft Serve Ice Cream, at 1603 Edmonson Avenue, Catonsville for delicious, cold, and indulgent desserts as tastes and room-in-your-stomach dictate.

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RSVP:- respond to DiningOut@ptbalto.org by 6:00 P.M. on Thursday, July 31 to Richard Spittel, DiningOut Coordinator.

CANCELLED - "Dining Out" Special - Crabs and More!
2025-08-09 18:00 - 20:30 | Mr. Bill’s Terrace Inn, 200 Eastern Avenue, Essex, MD, 21221, United States
WE REGRET THAT THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED.
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Join us for a special “Dining Out” event at Mr. Bill’s Terrace Inn, 200 Eastern Boulevard, Essex.
“Mr. Bill’s has been a Local sensation since 1954. Family owned and operated for 68 years! Casual family dining with a full-service bar/restaurant. Amazing food, refreshing cocktails, and the Baltimore’s best steamed crabs smothered in our homemade seasoning.”
Trust us, after a wonderful dinner at Mr. Bill’s, you’ll never say, “Oh, nooooooo….!”
RSVP by Saturday, August 2 to event leader Hugh at hbs46 at yahoo dot com.
(Image courtesy of ChatGPT)

Hereford Village Day Trip
2025-08-10 16:00 - 19:30 | Hereford Mini Golf Center, 17110 York Road, Parkton, MD, 21120, United States
Get together with other Prime Timers folks for the Hereford Village Day Trip!
We will meet at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 10 at the Hereford Golf Center, at 17110 York Road, Parkton, Maryland 21120 for a round of mini-golf.
For those who want to go to dinner afterward, we will proceed next door to the Woodfire Kitchen, 17114 York Road, Parkton. “The vibe inside is cozy and vintage, and the food is seriously delicious-from perfectly cooked burgers and hand-cut fries to thin, crispy wood-fired pizzas with creative toppings. The staff is super friendly and attentive, even when it gets busy, making every visit feel welcoming and relaxed.”
After that, dessert awaits us at the Creamery Connection, 110 Mount Carmel Road, Parkton, just around the corner from dinner. They serve delicious ice cream sourced from local creameries.
RSVP by 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 8 to Richard at diningout@ptbalto.org. Please tell him if you will attend all the events or if you will attend just the mini golf or dinner events.
Photo by Dmitry Kovalchuk on Unsplash

Labor Day Picnic / Potluck
2025-09-01 15:00 - 19:00 | President Ralph’s Backyard, 1718 Kurtz Avenue, Lutherville, MD, 21093, United States
Labor Day Picnic / Potluck – Monday, September 1 – 3:00 p.m.

Location: Ralph’s backyard, 1718 Kurtz Avenue, Lutherville, MD. There will be fun and fellowship, and it’s rain or shine, as we have tents.

This is a potluck, so bring something scrumptious, nutritious, and delicious from own kitchen creations or from your favorite deli, market, or grocery.
Hot dogs, hamburgers and rolls will be provided. So will frisbees!
There is no fee for members who bring a dish, without a dish, we request a $10 donation. It will not be necessary to bring a chair as there will be plenty there.
Guests are welcome.
No snacks please.

Directions: From the beltway take York Road heading north. Turn left at Ridgley Road (HoneyGro is on the corner). At the red light, turn left onto Kurtz Avenue to 1718. There is plenty of free parking nearby – at the house, across the street, and around the corner on Francke Avenue.

Public Transportation: Take the Light Rail to the Lutherville Station or Red Bus line to Lutherville. Kurtz Avenue is a short two-block walk from the station.

RSVP by 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 27 to Event Leader Ralph Welsh, president@ptbalto.org – 410-701-0152

Prime Timers Gathering in Rehoboth Beach
2025-09-15 - 2025-09-17 | Freddie’s Beach Bar, 3 S First Street, Rehoboth Beach, 19971, United States
Join your Prime Timer fellows from the Mid-Atlantic region for a social gathering at beautiful Rehoboth Beach, Delaware!
Meet on Monday, September 15 at 5:00 p.m. at Freddie’s Beach Bar, 3 South First Street for socializing, dinner, and activities planning. Some activities that could be planned include:

Meetups for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Barhopping at night.
Bicycling, both long and short distance.
Visits to the beach.
A day trip to Cape May or elsewhere of interest.

All activities for the event will be discussed and planned at Freddie’s. Each attendee is responsible for their own lodging arrangements and expenses.
Contact Ralph at president@ptbalto.org or 410-817-30X4, X=0 for information.
Photograph created by Mike Bernard, Prime Timers of Baltimore member

CANCELLED - Duckpin Bowling - Special Edition
2025-10-24 18:45 - 21:00 | Parkville Lanes, 7607 Harford Road, Parkville, MD, 21234, United States
We regret that this event is cancelled. We hope to create another special edition of bowling soon. Watch this site for announcements.

Parkville Lanes will not be available during our usual Saturday day in October because of tournaments.

Instead, we invite you to join us on Friday, October 24 at 7:00 p.m. at Parkville Lanes for a fun night of duckpin bowling (or throwing balls into the gutter for some of us). The price will be the same as our Saturday bowling, which is $9 per person plus $5 per shoes (or bring your own).

If you would like, we could also meet nearby for an early dinner at 5:30 p.m. at one of the local restaurants at the plaza or nearby – there are plenty of choices: Olympia, Chipotle, Panda Express, Omi Japanese Hibachi, Wingstop, or Racer’s. We can meet in front of Parkville Lanes at 5:30 then choose where to eat.

If you would like to go, contact event leader Mike Bernard at primetimersbaltimore at gmail dot com. Tell him if you would like to meet for both dinner and bowling or just bowling.

Western Maryland Scenic Railroad Train Ride
2025-10-28 11:30 - 16:00 | Western Maryland Scenic Railroad, 13 Canal Street, Cumberland, MD, 21502
Ride The Scenic Line and enjoy the beautiful view between the mountain towns of Cumberland and Frostburg, Maryland!

Join your fellow Prime Timers for a train ride through the mountains of western Maryland enjoying the fall foliage! The ride starts at 11:30 AM. It starts in Cumberland, Maryland. The train climbs through the mountains to Frostburg, where we’ll have a stop to tour the town, have lunch, and just hang out. Then the train returns to Cumberland.

Carpooling will meet at the Park-and-Ride at the eastern end of Interstate 70 in Woodlawn. Cars will leave the Park-and-Ride at 7:30 a.m. and will return by early evening. If you are willing to drive to Cumberland, contact event leader Richard at diningout@ptbalto.org. These rides are popular and sell quickly! Contact Richard right away if you would like to go.

Pre-DiningOut Walk on the North Central Trail, White Hall MD
2025-11-01 15:00 - 16:30 | North Central Railroad Trail – White Hall Parking Area, Wiseburg and White Hall Roads, White Hall, MD, 21161, United States
Join your fellow PrimeTimers for a relaxing walk (or stroll, or perambulation, or promenade, or peregrination, or saunter – i.e., not a grueling, strenuous hike) on the North Central Trail while enjoying the last of the autumn colors. This will help build up an appetite before dinner at Friendly Farm Restaurant.
We’ll meet at the White Hall parking lot (adjacent to the White Hall Post Office), and stroll up the trail to Gnomeland and back. Step off time is about 3:15 p.m.

Dining Out at Friendly Farm
2025-11-01 17:00 - 20:00 | Friendly Farm, 17434 Foreston Rd, Upperco, MD, 21155, United States
Join the Prime Timers at our annual visit to Friendly Farm restaurant, “…home to award-winning crab cakes, famous fried chicken (and the best cole slaw in the world), and the best sunsets in northern Baltimore Count. Friendly Farm is built on three generations and over 60 years of family style favorites.
Claim a seat by contacting event leader Richard at diningout@ptbalto.org by Tuesday, October 28 by 6:00 p.m.

Thanksgiving Dinner
2025-11-27 15:00 - 17:00 | Valentino’s, 6627 Harford Rd, Baltimore, MD, 21214, United States
Prime Timers of Baltimore believes no one should have to eat alone on holidays!
Join us for Thanksgiving Dinner at 3:00 PM at Valentino’s Restaurant in northeast Baltimore.
RSVP to President Ralph at president@ptbalto.org by 6:00 PM on Monday, November 24.

New Wave Singers - Sounds of the Season
2025-12-07 16:00 - 18:00 | Grace United Methodist Church, 5407 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD, 21210, United States
You won’t want to miss “Sounds of the Season” where the New Wave Singers of Baltimore will present ethereal, inspiring, and jubilant songs to make your season bright (if not a little teary eyed).
Purchase your tickets here.

Baltimore Men's Chorus - Sanctuary
2025-12-13 19:30 - 21:30 | First Unitarian Church of Baltimore, 1 West Hamilton Street, Baltimore, MD, 21201, United States
This December, the Baltimore Men’s Chorus invites you to Sanctuary, a concert that celebrates the warmth of belonging and the comfort of community. Let music be your refuge and your reminder that we are never truly alone.
Tickets are $10 for seniors, military, and students; otherwise $15 in advance / $20 at the door for adults, $5 for children under age 5. Purchase your tickets here.
