Wonderland wants to be Baltimore’s best-kept nightlife secret

Key Points:

• Bryan Burkert and Scott Chmielewski have opened Wonderland, a stylish new lounge in Fells Point, Baltimore, aiming to offer a unique nightlife experience focused on contemporary dance music and artistic design rather than traditional bar scenes.
• Wonderland features a ’70s psychedelia and Hollywood-inspired aesthetic, with custom-made elements by Chmielewski, a seven-time Emmy nominee known for his work on major TV shows, creating an immersive and provocative environment.
• The intimate first-floor lounge operates Thursdays through Saturdays, with a larger second-floor dance area set to open soon, positioning Wonderland as a fresh alternative in a city with limited dance club options, especially in Fells Point.
• Burkert and Chmielewski are closing their long-running venue The Rockwell on June 7, with Wonderland intended as Burkert’s final major contribution to Baltimore nightlife, emphasizing high-quality visuals, sound, and a memorable escape from the everyday.
• The music at Wonderland will be diverse, including Latin dance, contemporary producers like Fred again.., and monthly residencies with Peabody Institute musicians, aiming to broaden the local nightlife soundtrack beyond the typical ’90s hits.