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NOCHE DE VERANO SIN TI IS BACK! 🔥🐰
Tickets at theottobar.com!

This summer, @NocheDeVeranoSinTi returns to Baltimore with a two-year anniversary party to celebrate Bad Bunny’s hit record!

❤️‍🔥 Ottobar
🌴 Friday, May 24
🐬 9pm
☀️ 18+

Esta noche vamos a perrear y cantar Bad Bunny ALL NIGHT! 👏

DJ set by @justjuwit 🎧

NOCHE DE VERANO SIN TI IS BACK! 🔥🐰
Tickets at theottobar.com!

This summer, @NocheDeVeranoSinTi returns to Baltimore with a two-year anniversary party to celebrate Bad Bunny’s hit record!

❤️‍🔥 Ottobar
🌴 Friday, May 24
🐬 9pm
☀️ 18+

Esta noche vamos a perrear y cantar Bad Bunny ALL NIGHT! 👏

DJ set by @justjuwit 🎧
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DO NOT SLEEP ON TICKETS.
Friday April 19th- All Ages
Pig Destroyer - Jarhead Fertilizer - No/Mas - Bandit
Get yours NOW, at theottobar.com and upstairs at Ottobar

DO NOT SLEEP ON TICKETS.
Friday April 19th- All Ages
Pig Destroyer - Jarhead Fertilizer - No/Mas - Bandit
Get yours NOW, at theottobar.com and upstairs at Ottobar
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July 2nd- The Make Up comes to Ottobar! Tickets on sale Friday at 10am at theottobar.com
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THE MAKE UP is the Washington, DC group that re-defined underground music in the middle and late 1990s with their peculiar and incendiary blend of gospel, garage and yeh-yeh music. Known for their dynamic and interactive live presence at hundreds of shows across 5 continents, the group also recorded 7 LPs, 14 singles and EPs and and collaborated on films, videos, pamphlets, and happenings. They toured extensively as a headliner and with groups such as Royal Trux, Sonic Youth, Fugazi, Dub Narcotic Sound System, Lung Leg, Harry Pussy, and many others.

The group has been called “dazzling … best dressed … martial … terrifying.” Their shows were known to feature communication, sermonizing, crowd participation, and dancing virtually unknown in the staid world of indie and garage rock. Their style was perfect, with matching Mao style jackets, with new versions designed for each tour.

The group was widely copied as well and precipitated and inspired a wave of “garage” imitators in the 21st century who often had commercial success but lacked the spark, character, nuance of the Make Up. Occasionally, when the moon is bright and the wolfsbane blooms, the group has come out of hiding for rare and exciting personal appearances since disbanding in 2001. They are making one of their rare returns now for a short time only.

July 2nd- The Make Up comes to Ottobar! Tickets on sale Friday at 10am at theottobar.com
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THE MAKE UP is the Washington, DC group that re-defined underground music in the middle and late 1990s with their peculiar and incendiary blend of gospel, garage and yeh-yeh music. Known for their dynamic and interactive live presence at hundreds of shows across 5 continents, the group also recorded 7 LPs, 14 singles and EPs and and collaborated on films, videos, pamphlets, and happenings. They toured extensively as a headliner and with groups such as Royal Trux, Sonic Youth, Fugazi, Dub Narcotic Sound System, Lung Leg, Harry Pussy, and many others.

The group has been called “dazzling … best dressed … martial … terrifying.” Their shows were known to feature communication, sermonizing, crowd participation, and dancing virtually unknown in the staid world of indie and garage rock. Their style was perfect, with matching Mao style jackets, with new versions designed for each tour.

The group was widely copied as well and precipitated and inspired a wave of “garage” imitators in the 21st century who often had commercial success but lacked the spark, character, nuance of the Make Up. Occasionally, when the moon is bright and the wolfsbane blooms, the group has come out of hiding for rare and exciting personal appearances since disbanding in 2001. They are making one of their rare returns now for a short time only.
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JUST ANNOUNCED!
Wed May 22nd-
CAN'T SWIM and BELMONT 
with Capstan 
and more TBA
Tickets onsale FRI 10am at theottobar.com and at Ottobar!

JUST ANNOUNCED!
Wed May 22nd-
CAN`T SWIM and BELMONT
with Capstan
and more TBA
Tickets onsale FRI 10am at theottobar.com and at Ottobar!
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Don't miss Prosthetic Record's Wristmeetrazor, kicking off their new tour with some of Maryland's newest and finest! Thus Spoke Zarathustra, A Harsh Farewell and Expiration Date-
April 3rd- 6pm doors- All ages
Tickets at theottobar.com and at Ottobar NOW!

Don`t miss Prosthetic Record`s Wristmeetrazor, kicking off their new tour with some of Maryland`s newest and finest! Thus Spoke Zarathustra, A Harsh Farewell and Expiration Date-
April 3rd- 6pm doors- All ages
Tickets at theottobar.com and at Ottobar NOW!
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TROMAC PINEAPPLE
21+
THURSDAY, MARCH 28
Doors: 9pm // Show: 9pm
$FREE
 
Upstairs @ Ottobar
Dance Music All Night!
 
Everything from rumpshaking remixes to global electronic music to sad girl anthems! @tromac

TROMAC PINEAPPLE
21+
THURSDAY, MARCH 28
Doors: 9pm // Show: 9pm
$FREE

Upstairs @ Ottobar
Dance Music All Night!

Everything from rumpshaking remixes to global electronic music to sad girl anthems! @tromac
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TRIVIA & KARAOKE NIGHT
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27
Doors: 6pm // Show: 7pm
$FREE @showtimetrivia 
 
Upstairs @ Ottobar
Ottobar trivia, play as teams or solo!

Trivia at 7:00!

Karaoke at 9:30!

TRIVIA & KARAOKE NIGHT
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27
Doors: 6pm // Show: 7pm
$FREE @showtimetrivia

Upstairs @ Ottobar
Ottobar trivia, play as teams or solo!

Trivia at 7:00!

Karaoke at 9:30!
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Who ya gonna call hon?!?! Strap on your proton pack and get your nerd ass down to Ottobar this Friday, March 29th!

The ACTUAL FOR REALS Ecto-1 is pulling up on Howard St. for photo ops and general awesomeness with the Charm City Ghost Busting crew! They might let you look directly into a ghost trap if you ask nicely enough! There will be merch and a screening of The Real Ghostbusters cartoon.

And you know what would quench your thirst after scarfing down a dozen twinkies? A boozy Ecto-Cooler! We found a stash of them in our basement, and decided this was the exact occasion where we should break them out 💚

All these custom drinks and hard to interpret glares will be coming courtesy of Baltimore's foremost paranormal authority - Jerrod! Go ahead - ask him anything about the occult or supernatural phenomenon. He loves it! 👻

Human sacrifice, dogs and cats living together... MASS HYSTERIA! A typical Otto Upstairs Friday Happy Hour!

@charmcityghostbusters 

HAPPY HOUR 6-9pm
Free! 21+

[IMPORTANT UPDATE] Sadly, due to health code regulations from the Baltimore City Health Department we are not allowed to serve 35 year old fruit drink boxes. As a result Jerrod will be creating his own Ecto-Cooler from scratch! Problem solved!

Who ya gonna call hon?!?! Strap on your proton pack and get your nerd ass down to Ottobar this Friday, March 29th!

The ACTUAL FOR REALS Ecto-1 is pulling up on Howard St. for photo ops and general awesomeness with the Charm City Ghost Busting crew! They might let you look directly into a ghost trap if you ask nicely enough! There will be merch and a screening of The Real Ghostbusters cartoon.

And you know what would quench your thirst after scarfing down a dozen twinkies? A boozy Ecto-Cooler! We found a stash of them in our basement, and decided this was the exact occasion where we should break them out 💚

All these custom drinks and hard to interpret glares will be coming courtesy of Baltimore`s foremost paranormal authority - Jerrod! Go ahead - ask him anything about the occult or supernatural phenomenon. He loves it! 👻

Human sacrifice, dogs and cats living together... MASS HYSTERIA! A typical Otto Upstairs Friday Happy Hour!

@charmcityghostbusters

HAPPY HOUR 6-9pm
Free! 21+

[IMPORTANT UPDATE] Sadly, due to health code regulations from the Baltimore City Health Department we are not allowed to serve 35 year old fruit drink boxes. As a result Jerrod will be creating his own Ecto-Cooler from scratch! Problem solved!
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VIDEODROME
21+
FRIDAY, MARCH 29
9PM - 2AM
$FREE
 
Upstairs @ Ottobar
ThatGuyZeb returneth! And once again he’s bringing you the best, worst, and weirdest videos ever set to a beat. Come hang out upstairs at the iconic Ottobar in Baltimore.

Relax with friends, meet some new ones, or just sit back and take in an experience you’ll never forget. 
 
Play music video-inspired games for FREE DRINKS & PRIZES
during the video challenges! And If we can blow the dust out of the cartridges, we’ll play Old School Video Games too!

VIDEODROME
21+
FRIDAY, MARCH 29
9PM - 2AM
$FREE

Upstairs @ Ottobar
ThatGuyZeb returneth! And once again he’s bringing you the best, worst, and weirdest videos ever set to a beat. Come hang out upstairs at the iconic Ottobar in Baltimore.

Relax with friends, meet some new ones, or just sit back and take in an experience you’ll never forget.

Play music video-inspired games for FREE DRINKS & PRIZES
during the video challenges! And If we can blow the dust out of the cartridges, we’ll play Old School Video Games too!
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YES NO | | | | ABCDEFGHIJKLM | | NOPQRSTUVWXYZ | | | | 1234567890 | | | | x GOOD BYE x

There is a story told of a poor Brahman who struggles to marry due to lack of money. After begging for funds and finally marrying, he leaves to seek wealth abroad, leaving his wife and mother in his mother's care. Soon after his departure, a ghost resembling him appears and convinces the family that he's the Brahman returned. The ghost lives with them for years until the real Brahman returns, causing confusion. The ghost, claiming ownership of the house, tells the Brahman “I have lived here for years. And you pretend this is your house, and that woman is your wife. Your head must have got turned, Brahman.” drives the man away. The Brahman, stunned by the situation, decides to seek help from the king. However, even the king is perplexed by the identical appearance of the ghost-Brahman and the real Brahman. Despite the Brahman's persistent pleas for justice, the king continually delays making a decision, leaving the Brahman distraught. Each day, the Brahman leaves the palace in tears, lamenting the injustice of losing his home and family to another and criticizing the king's failure to act.

The text recounts how the Brahman, passing by herders playing at royalty, is questioned by the neat-herd king about his daily weeping. The herder king sends him to the real king, who promises to resolve his case.

In the court the next day, the neat-herd king brings a glass phial to the proceedings. The neat-herd king then addressed the spirit: “It is a simple matter that only the true Brahman may enter this phial” And to the wonder of all, the spirit made himself into a small creature like an insect, and entered into the container. The neat-herd king forthwith corked up the phial, and the ghost could not get out. Then, addressing the Brahman, the neat-herd king said, “Throw this phial into the bottom of the sea, and take possession of your house, wife, and mother.” The Brahman did so, and lived happily for many years and begat sons and daughters. Thus my story endeth, the Natiya-thorn withereth. 

SPIRIT WORLD
21+ FREE
TUESDAY, MARCH 26
Doors: 9pm // Show: 9pm

YES NO | | | | ABCDEFGHIJKLM | | NOPQRSTUVWXYZ | | | | 1234567890 | | | | x GOOD BYE x

There is a story told of a poor Brahman who struggles to marry due to lack of money. After begging for funds and finally marrying, he leaves to seek wealth abroad, leaving his wife and mother in his mother`s care. Soon after his departure, a ghost resembling him appears and convinces the family that he`s the Brahman returned. The ghost lives with them for years until the real Brahman returns, causing confusion. The ghost, claiming ownership of the house, tells the Brahman “I have lived here for years. And you pretend this is your house, and that woman is your wife. Your head must have got turned, Brahman.” drives the man away. The Brahman, stunned by the situation, decides to seek help from the king. However, even the king is perplexed by the identical appearance of the ghost-Brahman and the real Brahman. Despite the Brahman`s persistent pleas for justice, the king continually delays making a decision, leaving the Brahman distraught. Each day, the Brahman leaves the palace in tears, lamenting the injustice of losing his home and family to another and criticizing the king`s failure to act.

The text recounts how the Brahman, passing by herders playing at royalty, is questioned by the neat-herd king about his daily weeping. The herder king sends him to the real king, who promises to resolve his case.

In the court the next day, the neat-herd king brings a glass phial to the proceedings. The neat-herd king then addressed the spirit: “It is a simple matter that only the true Brahman may enter this phial” And to the wonder of all, the spirit made himself into a small creature like an insect, and entered into the container. The neat-herd king forthwith corked up the phial, and the ghost could not get out. Then, addressing the Brahman, the neat-herd king said, “Throw this phial into the bottom of the sea, and take possession of your house, wife, and mother.” The Brahman did so, and lived happily for many years and begat sons and daughters. Thus my story endeth, the Natiya-thorn withereth.

SPIRIT WORLD
21+ FREE
TUESDAY, MARCH 26
Doors: 9pm // Show: 9pm
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METAL MONDAY: A Tribute to Blake
21+
MONDAY, MARCH 25
Doors: 9pm // Show: 9pm
$FREE
 
Upstairs @ Ottobar
Ottobar Metal Monday presents
a -strictly unofficial, but heartfelt- tribute to Blake Harrison
featuring DJ sets by Evil Scott (97 Underground)
and Travis Stone (Desolus & Pig Destroyer)
spinning tracks from Blake’s bands & projects and other random shit he liked

#blakeharrison

METAL MONDAY: A Tribute to Blake
21+
MONDAY, MARCH 25
Doors: 9pm // Show: 9pm
$FREE

Upstairs @ Ottobar
Ottobar Metal Monday presents
a -strictly unofficial, but heartfelt- tribute to Blake Harrison
featuring DJ sets by Evil Scott (97 Underground)
and Travis Stone (Desolus & Pig Destroyer)
spinning tracks from Blake’s bands & projects and other random shit he liked

#blakeharrison
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🕷BLACK CELEBRATION!🕷
21+
SUNDAY, MARCH 24
Doors: 9pm // Show: 9pm
$FREE
@blackcelebration_bmore 
Upstairs @ Ottobar
DJs Jerrod Bronson @charmcityisburning & Hell O’Kitty @djhell_okitty playing goth, industrial, post-punk, new wave, and beyond
 
A dark dance night created by POC, where ALL are welcome! #goth #baltimoregoth #baltimorenightlife #darkdance #ottobar #gothevents #gothculture #gothparty #gothnight #gothsofcolor #blackgoths #blackpunks #eastcoastgoth #dcgoth #blackcelebration

🕷BLACK CELEBRATION!🕷
21+
SUNDAY, MARCH 24
Doors: 9pm // Show: 9pm
$FREE
@blackcelebration_bmore
Upstairs @ Ottobar
DJs Jerrod Bronson @charmcityisburning & Hell O’Kitty @djhell_okitty playing goth, industrial, post-punk, new wave, and beyond

A dark dance night created by POC, where ALL are welcome! #goth #baltimoregoth #baltimorenightlife #darkdance #ottobar #gothevents #gothculture #gothparty #gothnight #gothsofcolor #blackgoths #blackpunks #eastcoastgoth #dcgoth #blackcelebration
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HEAR MUSIC FROM OUR UPCOMING SHOWS

Guided By Voices by David LaMason / The Kills by Josh Sisk