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The 8 x 10

One of Baltimore's best set-up live music venues occupies a Goldilockean not-too-big, not-too-small space, although it does get overcrowded on the weekends with the weekend Federal Hill crowd. Shows tend to be rock, and the dance floor can be a very good time depending on the clientele that night.

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Address: 10 E Cross St
Hours: Shows usually get started around 8PM
Website: the8x10.com (opens in a new tab)

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