October kicks off Free Fall Baltimore, a month-long promotion of free events throughout the city.

At Baltimore bars like Upstairs at the Elephant and the Elk Room, the speakeasy influence can be felt in different ways, from the ambience and design to cocktails and marketing.

Iron Crow Theatre will open its season with a revival of Marc Blitzstein's Depression-era musical "The Cradle Will Rock."

The 2nd Star production of Irving Berlin’s 1946 musical “Annie Get Your Gun” is on stage at Bowie Playhouse through Oct. 21.

The Baltimore International Black Film Festival runs Oct. 4-8 at several area locations.

The exhibit “Bibliomania: 150 Years of Collecting Rare Books at the George Peabody Library” runs through Jan. 31.

National Coffee Day is Sept. 29. Here are the local shops, national chains and online retailers celebrating with java deals.