Arch Social Club, Historic music venue and social club in Pennsylvania Avenue, Baltimore, United States
Description
The Arch Social Club is a three-story event building in Baltimore with performance areas and banquet spaces spread across the floors. The venue includes dedicated sections for live music, gatherings, and museum displays that showcase its heritage.
History
The club was founded in 1905 and officially incorporated in 1912 as a response to racial segregation of that era. It provided African American men with a gathering place when public spaces elsewhere were closed to them.
Culture
The venue hosts regular jazz performances, karaoke nights, and dance events that connect visitors with Baltimore's African American musical traditions. You experience live cultural activities that continue the entertainment heritage this community built over generations.
Practical
The venue accommodates up to 400 guests for events and offers wheelchair-accessible entrances plus nearby parking for visitors. Staff accept multiple payment methods for bookings and can provide details about upcoming shows and gatherings.
Did you know?
This is the last surviving entertainment building on the historic Pennsylvania Avenue, once a thriving center for African American culture and nightlife. Its continued presence stands as a living link to a neighborhood that shaped the city's musical identity.
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide. Discover all places nearby (Baltimore).
Druid Hill Park
1.7 km
The Maryland Zoo
1.7 km
Confederate Soldiers and Sailors Monument
1.5 km
Physical Education Complex
1.6 km
Francis Scott Key Monument
1.4 km
Statue of Billie Holiday
1.2 km
Sellers Mansion
1.4 km
Shaarei Tfiloh Synagogue
1.4 km
Old West Baltimore Historic District
698 m
Eutaw Place Temple
1.4 km
West Baltimore Innovation District
469 m
Home of the Friendless
1.3 km
Baltimore Hebrew Congregation Synagogue
631 m
Mount Vernon Mill No. 1
1.6 km
David Bachrach House
576 m
Public School No. 111
1 km
Upton
1.5 km
Bishop Cummins Reformed Episcopal Church
1.3 km
Cecil Apartments
1.5 km
Riviera Apartments
1 km
Lake Drive Apartments
792 m
Eutaw-Madison Apartment House Historic District
608 m
Masjid Ul-Haqq
855 m
Howard Peters Rawlings Conservatory and Botanic Gardens of Baltimore
1.1 km
Harlem Theatre
1.6 km
Bolton Hill Historic District
891 m
Howard Street Bridge
1.7 km
Druid Lake
949 mDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes