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Dont miss your opportunity to catch one of the most exciting bands live, right here on January 16th at 7pm!
Remaining tickets are at theottobar.com and fee-free at Ottobar for nowβ¦.
some of what you saw in 2025
1. Anthony Green & Geoff Rickley by @renae_on_the_road
2. Real Estate by @caseyvock
3. Angel Du$t by @kennysavercool
4. Bartees Strange by @dangermaus
5. Ekko Astral by @dangermaus
6. Finn Wolfhard by @dangermaus
7. Momma by @ @dangermaus
8. Slothrust by @daniel_the_orb
9. Panda Bear- unknown
JUST ANNOUNCED!
SUBHUMANS
with guests
LA POBRESKA
and more TBA
Friday April 10th
7pm- All Ages
Just love having them back in Baltimore again!
Tickets onsale FRIDAY 10am at theottobar.com and fee free at Ottobar!
Whether you consider 2025 to be a year to remember or forget, one thingβs for sure, @allmightysenators and @ezewriter are here for you on NEW YEARS EVE!
Not many tickets remain- both individual and specially priced pairs are available now
at theottobar.com and fee-free at Ottobar!
Come get cozy with all these great upcomers!
Tickets at theottobar.com now
Darsombra presents
TRANSMISSION- A Celebration for Ann Everton
Feb 28 & March 1st @theottobar
Only some of the kind folks scheduled to perform over two days, celebrating the life of artist Ann Everton.
More bands and schedules will be posted on our site and socials in weeks ahead.
Save the dates and join us to honor Annβs legacy in art and music, as well as her colorful, effervescent spirit.
If youβd prefer to make a donation and will not be attending the show, please do so through the GoFundMe thatβs been set up: https://gofund.me/7928ba6b9
What the Dance presents
CLUB XCX: A BRATTY CHARLI XCX NIGHT π
Experience a party, girl:
π Ottobar
ποΈ Friday, January 2
π
10pm
π 21+
VROOM VROOM BALTIMORE / TIX @ WHATTHEDANCE.COM π
Weβll be blasting the best of Charli xcx, Billie Eilish, Slayyyter, Troye Sivan, Kim Petras, Shygirl, Addison Rae, The Dare, Lady Gaga, Kesha, Lorde, Tinashe, Ariana Grande, and more! πΏ
We wanna hear those club classics! @thedanceparties π
Monday night Chicago rapper @scoochie_boochie comes to Ottobar with guest DJ Major!
7pm doors- 18+
Tickets at theottobar.com and fee-free at Ottobar
Re: Tonight`s Closure [ROUGH DRAFT]
Dear Baltimore City,
On behalf of the Ottobar, we want to sincerely apologize for the negative experience you may have as a consequence of tonightβs Annual Mandatory Ottobar Staff Holiday Party and Corporate Retreat.
We pride ourselves on [put something about company values, e.g., exceptional service here], and we deeply regret that we failed to meet your expectations and our own standards in the crimes, both real and imagined which as a result will be put into legislation when we commit them tonight, and apologize for what we have done to not only the state of the cityβs septic waste infrastructure, the welfare of its carrier pigeon population, but our cityβs reputation.
We understand tonightβs closure may cause you inconvenience, and we take full responsibility. We have already [action taken, e.g., addressed the issue with the team, expedited your order, giving a date for the Kate Bush Listening Party] and are implementing [new process/training, something about Jerrod smiling more] to ensure this does not happen again.
To make things right, we would like to offer you [something along the lines of making the bathrooms cleaner, just make up some bullshit] for your next visit here.
Thank you for bringing this to our attention; your feedback is crucial for our improvement. Please feel free to contact us directly at [Jesus do not give them our contact information] if you wish to discuss this further.
Weβll have our usual calendar business back up tomorrow. If the building is still standing. Or another apology letter depending on what happens.
Sincerely,
Otto Upstairs
PS. We are closed on Xmas too! Something about Tecla being visited by three ghosts the night before and she has to deliver these giant fucking geese or something.
St. Twerkiesday w/ Uncle Quincy
21+
Saturday, December 20
Doors: 10 pm
Upstairs @ Ottobar
St.Twerkies Day β Hip-Hop, Funk, & Soul Dance Party!
@uncle_quincy
Extra Medium
21+
Friday, December 19
Doors: 10 pm
Upstairs @ Ottobar
Extra Medium with DJ Cian!
@cian_noteman
Protoplasm
21+
@protoplasmbaltimore
Thursday, December 18
Doors: 9 pm
Upstairs @ Ottobar
Playing goth, industrial, death rock, ebm, and darkwave!
Every third Thursday
Bauhaus, Chemlab, Cocksure, Curse Mackey, Fields of the Nephilim, Kaelen Mikla, Klack, Mephisto Walz,
My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult, Out Out, Pop Will Eat Itself, Secret Shame, Skinny Puppy, SPECTRES, Strange Boutique, TSOL
with DJs @zazie_moondust & @scum_dungeon
Trivia & Karaoke Night
Wednesday, December 17
Doors: 6 pm
Upstairs @ Ottobar
Ottobar trivia, play as teams or solo!
@showtimetrivia
Trivia at 7:00!
Karaoke at 9:30!
Hosted by the frabjous @pstorbmore π
Quoth @spiritworldpresents
SPIRIT WORLD DECEMBER 16 2026. PLS GIVE A WELCOME TO THE HOMIE @boombapdlow AND @mannykicksflips TO THE DECKS ON THAT WONDERFUL TUESDAY. BRINGING BALTIMORE CLUB TO A COOL NIGHT. ITS COLD OUTSIDE, SO BRING YO ASS INSIDE OTTOBAR AND GO UPSTAIRS TO CHILL, DANCE, PLAY POOL, OR JUST FWM OVERALL.
ALWAYS FREE BABY COME FW THE GENERAL
Spirit World
21+
Tuesday, December 16
Doors: 9 pm
Upstairs @ Ottobar
Metal Monday!
21+
@ottobarmetalmonday
Monday, December 15
Doors: 9 pm
Upstairs @ Ottobar
Metal Monday! ALL METAL ALL NIGHT!
Hosted by the urjolly @dj_jerrod_bronson π
βYou are never strong enough that you donβt need help.β β Cesar Chavez
Sunday, December 14
Doors: 9 pm
Upstairs @ Ottobar
Industry night! Drink to forget the pain of customer service.
Specials for industry people!
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