Profs and Pints Baltimore: An Evening of Ideas at Guilford Hall Brewery

What if your Sunday night could include a great drink and an idea worth talking about?

Profs and Pints Baltimore returns to Guilford Hall Brewery on Sunday, October 4, 2026, beginning at 5 PM in Crown Hall, bringing higher learning out of the classroom and into a relaxed Baltimore setting.

Designed around engaging talks from scholars and experts, Profs and Pints gives curious minds an opportunity to explore fascinating subjects while enjoying the social atmosphere of a local brewery.

What Is Profs and Pints?

Profs and Pints is a public lecture series built around a simple idea: meaningful learning shouldn't be limited to college classrooms.

The organization works with current and former college faculty members to bring scholarly talks to bars, breweries, restaurants, and other community spaces. Its goal is to give the public greater access to knowledge while creating opportunities for scholars to reach new audiences.

The "Profs" bring the expertise. The "Pints" make the experience social.

That combination has helped Profs and Pints expand to cities across the United States, including Baltimore.

Profs and Pints Baltimore at Guilford Hall Brewery

Guilford Hall Brewery at 1611 Guilford Avenue is an official Baltimore-area venue for Profs and Pints.

On October 4, the series returns to Crown Hall, providing a distinctive setting where guests can listen, learn, enjoy a drink, and continue the conversation after the presentation.

Instead of a traditional lecture hall, you'll be experiencing an expert-led discussion inside one of Guilford Hall's signature event spaces in Baltimore's Station North Arts District.

What Can You Expect From a Profs and Pints Talk?

Topics vary from event to event, which is part of what makes the series interesting.

Past Profs and Pints programming has explored subjects spanning history, science, psychology, folklore, literature, culture, politics, and much more.

The talks are created for the general public rather than an academic audience. You don't need a degree in the subject or any previous knowledge to attend.

Bring your curiosity, order a pint, and come ready to learn something new.

Learning Without the Classroom

Profs and Pints was created to make high-quality scholarly knowledge more accessible.

Its founder, former higher-education journalist Peter Schmidt, developed the series around the idea that people should be able to learn directly from academics without enrolling in a university course.

The format also creates something a traditional classroom doesn't always provide: a casual environment where people with similar interests can gather, socialize, and exchange ideas.

That's what makes a brewery such a natural home for the series.

Pair Big Ideas With Baltimore-Brewed Beer

At Guilford Hall, your Sunday evening doesn't have to end with the lecture.

Grab something to eat, explore Guilford Hall's locally brewed beer, and make the presentation part of a complete evening in Station North.

Whether you're attending with friends, planning a different kind of date night, or coming on your own because the topic catches your attention, Profs and Pints offers an alternative to the usual Sunday plans.

Looking for Unique Events in Baltimore?

Baltimore has no shortage of entertainment, but Profs and Pints offers something a little different.

It's part lecture, part social gathering, and part opportunity to explore a subject you might never otherwise encounter.

For lifelong learners, history enthusiasts, science fans, culturally curious Baltimoreans, and anyone who simply enjoys discovering new ideas, it's an approachable way to spend an evening learning without feeling like you're back in school.

Save the Date for Profs and Pints Baltimore

Here's what we know so far:

Event: Profs and Pints BaltimoreDate: Sunday, October 4, 2026Start Time: 5 PMLocation: Crown Hall at Guilford Hall BreweryAddress: 1611 Guilford Ave, Baltimore, MD 21202Topic & Speaker: To be announcedAdmission/Tickets: Additional details coming soon

Save October 4 and get ready for an evening where big ideas meet Baltimore-brewed beer.

Explore upcoming events and plan your visit to Guilford Hall Brewery at www.guilfordhall.com.