Calendar of Events

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July

19-28

Baltimore Restaurant Week. One of our favorite times of the year, Baltimore Restaurant Week, is back! If you have been looking for just the right excuse to check out a local restaurant, now is the time! With specials and deals exclusive to Restaurant Week, local eateries have you covered with amazing food and experiences. Check out the link for participating restaurants, find a deal or two (or 7) and make you plan to try something new! https://baltimorerestaurantweek.com/

20-27

Harford County Farm Fair. Family fun for a full week in Harford County! Event includes agricultural & environmental resources, 4-H exhibits, food trucks, vendors, beer & wine vendors, live music, games, pig races, and tractor pull events. Click the link for a full list of events. $10 Adults Saturday July 20-Thursday July 25; $15 Adults Friday July 26 and Saturday July 27. $5 Teens (ages 13-18); FREE for kids 12 & under. 12PM-10PM Satudays and Sundays; 4PM-10PM Monday through Friday. https://farmfair.org/

Sunrise Yoga at the Pier. Every 2nd and 4th Friday join this 7:00 am wake up class! Yoga for the rest of us!! Luann Carra has been teaching yoga for over 20 years in Fells Point in her studio on Fleet Street. Her classes are fun, breath led, Hatha classes, with a bit of kundalini, vinyasa... depending on the energy of the class. Strengthen the core, stabilize the legs, get strong, stretch and enjoy it! Luann's goal is to help guide students to their own daily practice. Great for beginners or more advanced yogis. Concentration on body structure, where to feel the stretch, increase strength and flexibility and why you are doing it. Relax, restore, rejuvenate....body, mind & spirit..... Namaste! Registration required. FREE. 7AM. Broadway Pier in Fells Point, 920 S Broadway, Baltimore. https://waterfrontwellnessbmore.punchpass.com/classes/15340355

Craft Your Own Cocktail Class. Always wanted to make cocktails like the pros? Join the experts at Sagamore for a tour and then gather in a tasting room for a class on making whiskey cocktails. $30. 6:30PM. Sagamore Spirit Distillery, 301 E Cromwell St., Baltimore. https://sagamorespirit.com/distillery-experience/

Baltimore's Birthday Bash. The hottest party of the year! Put on your party hat and join your neighbors to celebrate Baltimore’s 295th birthday at Baltimore’s Birthday Bash! Party in the heart of the Inner Harbor at Harborplace with a stunning waterfront view. The price of admission includes: dance party featuring Baltimore’s own DJ Tanz; open bar featuring cocktails from Sagamore Spirit, beer from local breweries, and a selection of wines; lite fare; birthday desserts from local vendors; and many birthday surprises! $75 General Admission; $125 Good Neighbor Ticket (provides a complimentary admission to a deserving neighbor). 7PM-11PM. Harborplace, 301 Light St., Baltimore. https://livebaltimore.com/birthday/

Bootcamp with XPF. Bootcamp is designed to give you an intense full body workout in the shortest time possible. Implementing the progressive, personal style of the XPF system; you’ll be training using athletic drills, body weight exercises, plyometrics, and much more. Expect to lose weight, improve your overall fitness level and have fun! Registration required. FREE. 8AM. West Short Park, 401 Light St., Baltimore. https://waterfrontwellnessbmore.punchpass.com/classes/15340230

Dance2Fitness with XPF. D2F is a fun, vigorous, prime workout that infuses high-intensity, functional fitness movements into choreographed dance routines. Expect increased energy, fat loss, improved coordination and cognitive functioning. Registration required. FREE. 9AM. West Shore Park, 401 Light St., Baltimore. https://waterfrontwellnessbmore.punchpass.com/classes/15340252

Community Yoga w/ Free Baltimore Yoga. Free Baltimore Yoga is a safe space grounded in community movement. Our sessions aim to be accessible trauma-informed, nervous- system -focused, and breath- centered. Class from May to October will take place outside in Patterson Park! FREE. 12PM. Patterson Park, near the dog park, Baltimore. https://creativealliance.org/event/community-yoga-w-free-baltimore-yoga-3/2024-07-27/

Zoo Snooze. Join other zoo-loving families for an educational sleepover at the Zoo. Participants will tour an area of the Zoo and engage in fun planned activities. Ticket includes dinner and breakfast, games and activities, and admission to the zoo the next day. Participants must be 6 years and older and must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. $95; $85 Members. 5:30PM-9:30AM. The Maryland Zoo, One Safari Pl., Baltimore. https://www.marylandzoo.org/event_series/zoo-snooze-overnights/family-overnights/

Shakespeare Beyond: A Midsummer Night's Dream. The Chesapeake Shakespeare Company returns for a second year with a Shakespeare Beyond performance in the park of A Midsummer Night's Dream! Come out and see the Shakespeare Wagon beneath the Patterson Park Observatory for this special FREE performance in the Park! FREE. 7:30PM-10PM. Patterson Park Observatory Hill, E Lomard St. at S Patterson Park Ave., Baltimore. https://pattersonpark.com/parkcalendar

Strong on the Lawn. Join Jessi, NASM certified personal trainer and running coach with Charm City Run (@ceiriousgoals) for a bodyweight bootcamp intended to test your strength and stability. You'll work on total body strength, core and agility in this fast paced class. Bring a water bottle, yoga mat and a great attitude! All levels welcome. Registration required. FREE. 5:30PM. Harbor Point Central Plaza, 1310 Point St., Baltimore. https://waterfrontwellnessbmore.punchpass.com/classes/15340333

Shakespeare Beyond: A Midsummer Night's Dream. The Chesapeake Shakespeare Company returns for a second year with a Shakespeare Beyond performance in the park of A Midsummer Night's Dream! Coming to several local parks throughout July. For this performance, come out and see the Shakespeare Wagon beneath the stars at Middle Branch Park! FREE. 7:30PM-10PM. Middle Branch Park, 3301 Waterview Ave., Baltimore. https://www.chesapeakeshakespeare.com/beyond/

Pilates Mat. Pilates is a low impact workout which helps to improve fitness and overall well-being by building strength, mobilizing the spine and cultivating a mind-body connection so you leave class feeling strong AF and empowered in your body. The class format will be a 50 minute high energy workout with flows designed to target specific muscle groups. It will be a total body workout with many variations on how to execute the exercises. Every class is designed so all levels from the first timer to someone who practices regularly will have a great workout. Registration required. FREE. 5:30PM. Harbor Point Central Plaza, 1310 Point St., Baltimore. https://waterfrontwellnessbmore.punchpass.com/classes/15340298

Zumba at Pulaski Monument. Join Malindi and Stephanie for FREE Zumba at Pulaski Monument Wednesday evenings. All ages and levels are welcome. If accompanied by children, parents must remain with children at all times. Walk-ins welcome. FREE. 6PM-7PM. Patterson Park, Pulaski Monument, Eastern Ave at S Linwood Ave., Baltimore. https://pattersonpark.com/parkcalendar

August

First Thursday Festival. Join WTMD for the First Thursday Festival—the region’s largest FREE music and arts festival! This is their first—and BIGGEST—all Baltimore billing: Pigeons Playing Ping Pong and Daphne Eckman. Dance the night away and admire the sunset along Baltimore’s scenic waterfront. Enjoy delicious local fare from a variety of food and beverage vendors. Support local artisans, makers, and manufacturers, including an expanded Baker Artist Alley. There’s something for everyone at First Thursdays. It’s where community happens. FREE admission. 5PM-10PM. Canton Waterfront Park, 3001 Boston St., Baltimore. https://www.wtmd.org/radio/2024/07/16/august-first-thursday-festival/

Yoga for All. Come to learn and play! All bodies are welcome at this family-friendly class suitable for beginners and advanced students alike. This class will introduce you to all the different styles of yoga that Breathing Dragon offers! Registration required. FREE. 5:30PM. Harbor Point Central Plaza, 1310 Point St., Baltimore. https://waterfrontwellnessbmore.punchpass.com/classes/15340379

Wine Tasting: Olympic Wines. Celebrate the Paris Olympics by tasting French wines with Bin 604 this evening. $10 with a $5 credit towards wines tasted. 6PM-8PM. Bin 604, 711 S Central Ave., 2nd Floor, Baltimore. https://bin604.com/event/olympic-wines/

Summer in the Squares: Rattlewood. Summer in the Squares returns with a great line up of performances featuring Baltimore's amazingly talented musicians. Tonight's performance features Rattlewood, an acoustic septet broadly categorized as Americana whose songwriting draws influence from underground, college rock of the '80s and '90s and Appalachian string bands and many other genres in between. Formed in the Hampden in 2013, the band has performed in multiple venues, stages, and establishments throughout the city including Flower Mart. To date, the band has released two full-length albums and one EP and recently recorded a new collection of original music while in quarantine. Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy an evening of music in the beautiful West Square of Mount Vernon Place! FREE. 7PM-8:30PM. Mount Vernon Place, 699 Washington Pl., Baltimore. https://www.facebook.com/events/993774829030453

Plena Libre. The trailblazing Plena Libre has been thrilling international audiences for nearly three decades. Masters of the traditional Puerto Rican plena and bomba styles, Plena Libre fuses well-loved traditions with modern Afro-Caribbean influences, putting a new and always electrifying spin on this scintillating music. With mesmerizing hand drumming, raucous horns, and soaring three-part vocal harmonies, this multi-Grammy Award-nominated band always brings the heat. Captivating and moving audiences over the course of a 30-year, 15-album career, this fine-tuned, original band of 12 virtuoso musicians has only gotten better with age. $28 General Admission; $25 Members. 7:30PM. Creative Alliance at the Patterson, 3134 Eastern Ave., Baltimore. https://creativealliance.org/event/plena-libre-2/

Sunrise Yoga at the Pier. Join this 7:00 am wake up class! Yoga for the rest of us!! Luann Carra has been teaching yoga for over 20 years in Fells Point in her studio on Fleet Street. Her classes are fun, breath led, Hatha classes, with a bit of kundalini, vinyasa... depending on the energy of the class. Strengthen the core, stabilize the legs, get strong, stretch and enjoy it! Luann's goal is to help guide students to their own daily practice. Great for beginners or more advanced yogis. Concentration on body structure, where to feel the stretch, increase strength and flexibility and why you are doing it. Relax, restore, rejuvenate....body, mind & spirit..... Namaste! Registration required. FREE. 7AM. Broadway Pier in Fells Point, 920 S Broadway, Baltimore. https://waterfrontwellnessbmore.punchpass.com/classes/15340356

Teddy Bear Pajama Party. Brown Bear, Brown Bear, what do you see? Brown Bear sees children and their families stomping on catapults to pack a teddy bear picnic, helping little lost bears find their way home in an eco-sensory exploration, gazing up at the stars in the planetarium, playing through the Maryland Science Center’s exhibit halls, and searching high and low for Brown Bear’s friends—Red Bird, Green Frog, Blue Horse and more! This event is designed for children ages 8 and under, and their families. Older siblings are welcome to join in on the fun! All children must have a paid adult in their party. A light snack will be provided. $35. 5:30PM-8:30PM. The Maryland Science Center, 601 Light St., Baltimore. https://www.mdsci.org/event/teddy-bear-pajama-party/

Noche Bohemia: Summer Fiesta. An evening of food, drink, music, and dance! Noche Bohemia highlights local Latin talent in a variety of forms. $5 (cash only). 6PM. Creative Alliance at the Patterson, 3134 Eastern Ave., Baltimore. https://creativealliance.org/event/noche-bohemia-4/

Goat Yoga at Ministry of Brewing. Come out for a fun morning of yoga with baby goats. This is a beginners class for all ages and experience levels. You goat this. Cost of entry includes approximately 1 hour of goat yoga and 1 beverage. Please arrive 15 minutes prior and bring an old towel or mat for the class. $30. 10AM. Ministry of Brewing, 1900 E Lombard St., Baltimore. https://www.zenhooves.com/event-details/goat-yoga-at-ministry-of-brewing-3

Master Gardener Fest. Join the University of Maryland Extension for their garden celebration! Visit the BCMG Demo Garden to see techniques for growing vegetable gardens, orchard trees, herbs, composting Bay-Wise gardening, attracting pollinators, avoiding deer damage, and more. Each garden will have Master Gardeners available to answer any questions and help explain the BCMG program. There will be many fun activities for future gardeners in the Children's Garden. While you are there, enjoy the Hereford Junior Farm Fair. FREE. 10AM-3PM. Agricultural Center and Farm Park, 1114 Shawan Rd., Cockeysville. https://extension.umd.edu/locations/baltimore-county/home-gardening-master-gardeners/

Kerplunk! Free Family Art Drop-In. Kerplunk! is great for younger kids and families! Join in the Creativity Center every Saturday to create fun seasonal crafts and art projects based on current exhibitions! This week the theme is Nature's Textures - Collagraph Prints. FREE. 12PM-3PM. Creative Alliance Creativity Center, 3137 Eastern Ave., Baltimore. https://creativealliance.org/event/kerplunk-free-family-art-drop-in-2024-2024-08-03/

Plein Air in Patterson Park. Members of the prestigious Washington Society of Landscape Painters will paint in Patterson Park throughout the day until 3PM. You can check in on their progress throughout the day, and then attend an artist reception to see their completed works! Reception is 3-4PM at the Park Superintendent's House (aka the "white house"). FREE. 12PM-4PM. Patterson Park, 27 S Patterson Park Ave., Baltimore. https://pattersonpark.com/parkcalendar

BMoreTrivia Night. Join BmoreTrivia in the Marquee Lounge at Creative Alliance to test your knowledge of everything! Featuring four riveting rounds of general trivia + final questions and the ultimate prize for the winning team: bragging rights (but also real prizes, too)! FREE admission. 7:30PM. Creative Alliance at the Patterson, 3134 Eastern Ave., Baltimore. https://creativealliance.org/event/bmoretrivia-night-may-2024-08-07/

Wine Tasting: Italian Whites. Italy has more than 350 authorized grape varietals across 20 regions and winemaking in the region dates back 3500 years! Stop in Bin 604 to explore the white wines of Italy. $10 with a $5 credit towards wines tasted. 6PM-8PM. Bin 604, 711 S Central Ave., 2nd Floor, Baltimore. https://bin604.com/event/italian-whites/

Learning to Live Fully: Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation. Mindfulness practices to support ease and skillfulness in meeting the challenges of daily life. This monthly program shares ways to meet the challenges of daily life by staying connected to our choices without reacting to people and situations. This is an opportunity to discover well-being within your body and mind regardless of your situation. On alternating months, the program will be conducted in Spanish. FREE, RSVP required. 6:30PM. Creative Alliance Creativity Center, 3137 Eastern Ave., Baltimore. https://creativealliance.org/event/learning-to-live-fully-intro-to-mindfulness-meditation-2024-08-08/

Summer in the Squares: N-CHAT. Summer in the Squares returns with a great line up of performances featuring Baltimore's amazingly talented musicians. N-CHAT, a nonprofit organization that promotes healing through the arts is excited to return to Mount Vernon Place for their annual participation in MVPC’s Summer in the Squares. Join N-CHAT for a fun-filled, family-friendly evening where you will experience the healing power of the drum, learn African dance, and hear beautiful Drumetry™ performed by Drum Dr. Dot! Bring your family, your friends, and your dancing shoes and be ready to enjoy this powerful experience! Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy an evening of music in the beautiful West Square of Mount Vernon Place! FREE. 7-8:30PM. Mount Vernon Square, 699 Washington Pl., Baltimore. https://www.facebook.com/events/1373088953365110

Let's Science Happy Hour featuring The Wine Collective. Drink in the Science! Join the Maryland Science Center and The Wine Collective for a happy hour unlike any other. Sip, mingle, and science while The Wine Collective takes you on a tour of their craft wines. Enjoy a complimentary tasting, discover a few fun facts about wine, and spend some time playing your way through a selection of Science Center exhibits. $29.95. 7PM-9PM. The Maryland Science Center, 601 Light St., Baltimore. https://www.mdsci.org/event/lets-science-happy-hour-feat-the-wine-collective/

BMoreTrivia Night. Join BmoreTrivia in the Marquee Lounge at Creative Alliance to test your knowledge of everything! Featuring four riveting rounds of general trivia + final questions and the ultimate prize for the winning team: bragging rights (but also real prizes, too)! FREE admission. 7:30PM. Creative Alliance at the Patterson, 3134 Eastern Ave., Baltimore. https://creativealliance.org/event/bmoretrivia-night-may-2024-08-07/

Idalee's Fresh Kitchen: A Picnic to Remember. Step into Idalee’s Fresh Kitchen, where Chef Idalee DiGrigorio teaches you to up your culinary skills with seasonal ingredients, top-notch techniques, and cultural connections of each session’s meal. Sign up either individually or as a couple and forge an exquisite meal from scratch, with recipes and easy-to-apply skills that you can take home to freshen up your own kitchen! After strutting your culinary stuff, finish off with a full shared meal with your new culinary compatriots in this joyful, enlightening Friday evening experience. During this class, savor the tastes of late summer with the gingham-clad meal of your dreams. Crisp and refreshing salads made with seasonal fruits and vegetables, two takes on Idalee’s signature deviled eggs, and a down-home Texas sheet cake ensure that your spread will be the envy of any summer celebration! Bon apetit, hon! $60; $55 Members; $115 for two; $105 Members for two. 6PM-9PM. Creative Alliance Creativity Center, 3137 Eastern Ave., Baltimore. https://creativealliance.org/event/idalees-fresh-kitchen-a-picnic-to-remember/

Hot August Music Festival Pre-Party. Hot August Music Festival presents: Cris Jacobs Bluegrass Roundup, at Union Craft Brewing. Featuring hometown hero Cris Jacobs and a very special cast of musicians for what is sure to be a pickin' good time. This unique performance and cast of players might not be on the same stage again so be sure not to miss this special kick off to a great festival weekend with Hot August Music Festival the next day. $30. 7PM. Union Craft Brewing, 1700 West 41st St., Baltimore. https://app.tickethive.com/e/cris-jacobs-bluegrass-roundup/tickets

10-11

Mess Fest. Get ready to get messy! Grab your paint clothes and dirty sneakers because the Maryland Science Center is making an ooey, gooey mess at their annual Mess Fest celebration! This is the annual celebration of the most mucky, slimy, sticky, sloppy science they can come up with. FREE with paid admission. 12PM-4PM both days. The Maryland Science Center, 601 Light St., Baltimore. https://www.mdsci.org/event/mess-fest/

Hot August Music Festival. Get ready for one of the hottest music festivals in MD! Featuring musical performances by Grace Potter, Snarky Puppy, Neal Francis, Cris Jacobs, Eggy, Sam Grisman Project, Pressing Strings, PRS Eightlock, and The Hot August Collective. A ticket is required for admission to the festival grounds for every person over the age of 12. Children 12 and under are admitted FREE and do not need a ticket but must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets grant General Admission to the festival grounds with access to both stages of music, food and drink, vendors, games, kids area, and more. VIP tickets are available and include numerous VIP amenities. All vehicles parking on site will be required to have a parking pass. GA parking passes are available for purchase; VIP tickets include access to premiere parking in the price of that ticket so no additional parking pass is required. Event is rain or shine. $99 General Admission; $249 VIP; $45 VIP for 12 and under; $20 Parking Pass; FREE under 12. 11AM-11PM. Oregon Ridge Park, 13401 Beaver Dam Rd., Cockeysville. https://hotaugustmusicfestival.com/

Kerplunk! Free Family Art Drop-In. Kerplunk! is great for younger kids and families! Join in the Creativity Center every Saturday to create fun seasonal crafts and art projects based on current exhibitions! This week the theme is Summer Sun Catchers. FREE. 12PM-3PM. Creative Alliance Creativity Center, 3137 Eastern Ave., Baltimore. https://creativealliance.org/event/kerplunk-free-family-art-drop-in-2024-2024-08-10/

The Book Fair at Bel Air. This is a free event to celebrate the joy of reading. The goal is to connect authors with avid readers and foster a love for literature in the charming town of Bel Air. Meet new authors, connect with fellow book enthusiasts, get lost in a literary wonderland with a diverse selection of books from various genres, shop bookish merchandise, and foster a love of reading in the younger generation with kid-friendly fun. This festival is a treasure trove for book lovers! FREE. 12PM-4PM. The Bel Air Armory, 37 N Main St., Bel Air. https://bookfairatbelair.org/

Pizza Time: Family Cooking Class. Pizza is like a family: beautiful, messy, kneading lots of love, occasionally greasy. In this hands-on family culinary class, learn to make delectable dough, prepare fresh toppings, and craft a perfect pizza pie. After completing this most marinawesome of tasks, kick back, share in a pizza party, and enjoy the crusts of your labor. But the fun doesn’t end there! At the conclusion of the class, everyone goes home with dough and toppings to make sure it’s always going to be pizza o’clock. Children 8+ with accompanying adult. $55; $50 Members; $35 Additional Child. 11AM. Creative Alliance Creativity Center, 3137 Eastern Ave., Baltimore. https://creativealliance.org/event/pizza-time-family-cooking-class-w-chef-keith-curley/

Summer Haitian Caribbean Festival. Immerse yourself in Haitian culture at this Festival with food and craft vendors, merch and more. Plus a very special concert featuring LOKAL. Festival begins at 2PM; Concert from 6PM-8PM. FREE admission. 2PM. Patterson Park, E Pratt St. at S Patterson Park Ave., Baltimore. https://www.komiteayiti.org/komite-ayiti-s-caribbean-community-day

Wine Tasting: Staff Picks. Bin 604's weekly happy hour tastings are a great way to try new wines and expand your palate! The Bin staff is just like you – after a long day at work, they just want to unwind with a nice glass (or bottle) of vino. This Thursday, come taste the wines that they’d keep all to themselves if they could! White, red, sweet, sparkling – they’ll be showcasing a wide variety of styles and personalities (both them and the wines!). $10 with a $5 credit toward purchase of featured wines. 6PM-8PM. Bin 604, 711 S Central Ave., Baltimore. https://bin604.com/event/staff-picks/

Candlelight Concerts - The Best of Hans Zimmer. Candlelight Concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Baltimore. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Hanz Zimmer at Creative Alliance under the gentle glow of candlelight. $38. Two times: 6:30PM & 8:45PM. Creative Alliance at the Patterson, 3134 Eastern Ave., Baltimore. https://creativealliance.org/event/candlelight-concerts-the-best-of-hans-zimmer/ or https://creativealliance.org/event/candlelight-concerts-the-best-of-hans-zimmer-2/

MVP Movie Night: Vertigo (1958). Summer in the Squares 2024 presents: Vertigo (1958). An ex-police officer who suffers from an intense fear of heights is hired to prevent an old friend's wife from committing suicide, but all is not as it seems. Hitchcock's haunting, compelling masterpiece is uniquely revelatory about the director's own predilections and hang-ups and is widely considered to be one of his masterworks. Join at sunset in Mount Vernon Place's verdant East Square for the first movie of the summer. Bring your own snacks and a picnic blanket or lawn chair. As always, popcorn is FREE! FREE. 8PM-10PM. Mount Vernon East Square, 21 E Mount Vernon Pl., Baltimore. https://www.facebook.com/events/855815919710812

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Sunrise Yoga at the Pier. Join this 7:00 am wake up class! Yoga for the rest of us!! Luann Carra has been teaching yoga for over 20 years in Fells Point in her studio on Fleet Street. Her classes are fun, breath led, Hatha classes, with a bit of kundalini, vinyasa... depending on the energy of the class. Strengthen the core, stabilize the legs, get strong, stretch and enjoy it! Luann's goal is to help guide students to their own daily practice. Great for beginners or more advanced yogis. Concentration on body structure, where to feel the stretch, increase strength and flexibility and why you are doing it. Relax, restore, rejuvenate....body, mind & spirit..... Namaste! Registration required. FREE. 7AM. Broadway Pier in Fells Point, 920 S Broadway, Baltimore. https://waterfrontwellnessbmore.punchpass.com/classes/15340358

Music Under the Dome: Queen. We will rock you. You’ll be defying the laws of gravity and having such a good time as planetarium operators sail you through the galaxy to the iconic sounds of rock legends, Queen! Music Under the Dome is an immersive planetarium experience featuring in-house curated imagery set to a music playlist. Each show is uniquely developed to complement the soundtrack, and is only available at the Maryland Science Center. Check in for the show early and enjoy a complimentary happy hour, complete with adult beverages, special science demonstrations, and access to our space exhibits. $35. 7PM-10PM. The Maryland Science Center, 601 Light St., Baltimore. https://www.mdsci.org/event/music-under-the-dome-queen/

The Baltimore Honky Tonk w/ Rusty Sal and Patrick McAvinue. Baltimore’s own Rusty Sal releases their debut album as a band! They’ll be joined by fiddle super star Patrick McAvinue. This will be a night of planned and spontaneous collaborations aimed at getting you dancing! Rusty Sal helped start the Baltimore Honky Tonk with the help of buckets full of tears from all the sad, but joyfully danceable country songs they sang. Come get your two-stepping on! $20 General Admission; $17 Members; $10 Virtual. 7:30PM. Creative Alliance at the Patterson, 3134 Eastern Ave., Baltimore. https://creativealliance.org/event/baltimore-honky-tonk-w-rusty-sal-patrick-mcavinue/

Tomato Tasting Event. This is the year of the heirloom tomato! Baltimore County Master Gardeners are growing a wide variety of heirloom and hybrid tomatoes for you to taste. FREE. 10AM-1PM. Center for MD Agriculture and Farm Park, 1114 Shawan Rd., Cockeysville. https://extension.umd.edu/locations/baltimore-county/home-gardening-master-gardeners/

Kerplunk! & Film! - Spy Kids. Kerplunk! is great for younger kids and families! Join in the Creativity Center every Saturday to create fun seasonal crafts and art projects based on current exhibitions! Join in the theater after you make your creation for a screening of Spy Kids. Enjoy popcorn and other concessions. The movie begins at 2PM and is a ticketed event. Be sure to purchase in advance from the box office. $10 Adults (movie); $5 Children and Members (movie); FREE (Kerplunk! Art Drop In). 12PM. Creative Alliance Creativity Center, 3137 Eastern Ave., Baltimore. https://creativealliance.org/event/kerplunk-film-spy-kids/

Raul Midón: Lost & Found Tour. Singer, songwriter, and guitarist Raul Midón is nothing if not prolific. His 14th and latest album, Lost & Found, is a blend of what he calls smooth folk, alt-pop, and jazz or “folk with harmonic surprises.” It is a celebration of redemption with lyrics inspired by Bob Dylan’s poem “Last Thoughts On Woody Guthrie.” A master at combining genres, Midón debuted the album’s first single, the uplifting bluesy pop song “Keep On Keeping On” on the The Jennifer Hudson Show in December 2023. $30 General Admission; $27 Members; $15 Student or Virtual. 8PM. Creative Alliance at the Patterson, 3134 Eastern Ave., Baltimore. https://creativealliance.org/event/raul-midon-lost-and-found-tour/

Low Impact Bootcamp with Federal Hill Fitness. Ready to release all that COVID-19 related stress? This Outdoor Low Impact Bootcamp is for you! Give this class 45mins and it will return the favor in sweat, fun and muscle fatigue. Expect the unexpected, with a mix of plyometrics, cardio and core work that continually changes and challenges. Modifications offered for any limitations, all fitness levels welcome. Bring a towel and water bottle, you will need it! Registration required. FREE. 9AM. West Shore Park, 401 Light St., Baltimore. https://waterfrontwellnessbmore.punchpass.com/classes/15340278

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Strong on the Lawn. Join Jessi, NASM certified personal trainer and running coach with Charm City Run (@ceiriousgoals) for a bodyweight bootcamp intended to test your strength and stability. You'll work on total body strength, core and agility in this fast paced class. Bring a water bottle, yoga mat and a great attitude! All levels welcome. Registration required. FREE. 5:30PM. Harbor Point Central Plaza, 1310 Point St., Baltimore. https://waterfrontwellnessbmore.punchpass.com/classes/15340336

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Pilates Mat. Pilates is a low impact workout which helps to improve fitness and overall well-being by building strength, mobilizing the spine and cultivating a mind-body connection so you leave class feeling strong AF and empowered in your body. The class format will be a 50 minute high energy workout with flows designed to target specific muscle groups. It will be a total body workout with many variations on how to execute the exercises. Every class is designed so all levels from the first timer to someone who practices regularly will have a great workout. Registration required. FREE. 5:30PM. Harbor Point Central Plaza, 1310 Point St., Baltimore. https://waterfrontwellnessbmore.punchpass.com/classes/15340301

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Maryland State Fair. Excitement is just around the corner! The 143nd Maryland State Fair, a fun and educational destination sure to captivate visitors of all ages, runs from Thursday, August 22nd-Sunday, August 25th + Thursday, August 29th-Monday, September 2nd + Thursday, September 5th-Sunday, September 8th, at the Timonium Fairgrounds in Baltimore County. Maryland State Fair is complete with daily home arts, farm and garden, livestock and horse exhibits, rides, games, live concerts, and entertainment, live Thoroughbred horseracing, fair treats and farm fresh foods, U-Learn Ag. Education Zone, a museum, and more. No other event provides so much food, fun, and family entertainment for so little! Ticket prices vary; some events are ticketed separately from Fair admission - see link for details. 5PM-9PM Thursdays; 9AM–9PM Fridays - Sundays and Labor Day Monday. Maryland State Fairgrounds, 2200 York Rd., Lutherville-Timonium. https://marylandstatefair.com/

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Yoga for All. Come to learn and play! All bodies are welcome at this family-friendly class suitable for beginners and advanced students alike. This class will introduce you to all the different styles of yoga that Breathing Dragon offers! Registration required. FREE. 5:30PM. Harbor Point Central Plaza, 1310 Point St., Baltimore. https://waterfrontwellnessbmore.punchpass.com/classes/15340382

Wine Tasting: Summer Sparklers. They love sparkling wine year round at the BIN! Join wine experts this evening to taste some of their favorite bubbles for Summer! $10 with a $5 credit towards wines tasted. 6PM-8PM. Bin 604, 711 S Central Ave., 2nd Floor, Baltimore. https://bin604.com/event/spring-sparklers/

Vibes & Volumes: A Monthly Reading Party. Read and reconnect with Vibes N Volumes, a monthly reading party co-presented with Highlandtown bookstore Dreamers & Make-Believers. Vibes N Volumes is a welcoming, facilitated experience that helps you connect with your favorite/current book and the joy of reading, with live curated music to set the mood. Crank away at your latest read in dedicated silent reading sections, with opportunities to connect with other booklovers through prompts and easy breakouts. Drinks available, with a range of beers, wines, and specialty cocktails and mocktails on the Marquee Lounge menu. $5 Suggested Donation. 6:30PM-8:30PM. Creative Alliance at the Patterson, Marquee Lounge, 3134 Eastern Ave., Baltimore. https://creativealliance.org/event/vibes-n-volumes-reading-party-2024-08-22/

Candelight Concerts - A Tribute to Whitney Houston. Candlelight Concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Baltimore. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Whitney Houston at Creative Alliance under the gentle glow of candlelight. $38. Two show times: 6:30PM & 8:45PM. Creative Alliance at the Patterson, 3134 Eastern Ave., Baltimore. https://creativealliance.org/event/candlelight-concerts-a-tribute-to-whitney-houston/ or https://creativealliance.org/event/candlelight-concerts-a-tribute-to-whitney-houston-2/

Summer in the Squares: Maryland Opera. Summer in the Squares 2024 Presents: Maryland Opera! Maryland Opera will present Katerina Burton, Tim Mix, and Opera Camp Alum Anand Abraham in a program of Opera and Broadway favorites, including selections from “Tosca”, “Carmen”, “La Boheme”, “South Pacific”, and “Porgy and Bess.” Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy an evening of music in the beautiful West Square of Mount Vernon Place! FREE. 7PM-8:30PM. Mount Vernon Square, 699 Washington Pl., Baltimore. https://www.facebook.com/events/1146882533215785

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Sunrise Yoga at the Pier. Join this 7:00 am wake up class! Yoga for the rest of us!! Luann Carra has been teaching yoga for over 20 years in Fells Point in her studio on Fleet Street. Her classes are fun, breath led, Hatha classes, with a bit of kundalini, vinyasa... depending on the energy of the class. Strengthen the core, stabilize the legs, get strong, stretch and enjoy it! Luann's goal is to help guide students to their own daily practice. Great for beginners or more advanced yogis. Concentration on body structure, where to feel the stretch, increase strength and flexibility and why you are doing it. Relax, restore, rejuvenate....body, mind & spirit..... Namaste! Registration required. FREE. 7AM. Broadway Pier in Fells Point, 920 S Broadway, Baltimore. https://waterfrontwellnessbmore.punchpass.com/classes/15340359

Summer Sounds with DJ Chris Luciano. Another amazing Summer Sounds night with DJ Chris Luciano! The Summer Sounds concert series showcases live music from local bands, as well as food and drink specials, prizes, and more. The parking lot will be transformed into an open-air market, featuring food and beverage specials available for purchase from local favorites Atwater’s, Neopol Savory Smokery, Prigel Family Farm, Market Bar, and Sassy Squeeze. FREE. 6PM-9PM. Belvedere Square, 540 E Belvedere Ave., Baltimore. https://belvederesquare.com/whats-up-at-the-square/summer-sounds/#

Baltimore Record Boutique. Vinyl Spinning & for Sale in the Marquee Lounge at Creative Alliance! 6:30PM. FREE admission. Creative Alliance at the Patterson, Marquee Lounge, 3134 Eastern Ave., Baltimore. https://creativealliance.org/event/brbq-baltimore-record-boutique-4/

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Maryland Renaissance Festival. Unique among most festivals, including renaissance festivals, the Maryland Renaissance Festival utilizes a storyline and progresses each year forward in the timeline of Henry VIII, through all his reign and all six of his wives. This season the year is 1537 and the royal story is played out in stage shows and in improvisations throughout the festival grounds. The Royal and Village stories are just one aspect of the Maryland Renaissance Festival, where visitors can find all manner of amusement, feasting and shops galore. More than 200 performers fill ten stages and taverns as well as the streets of the village with continuous entertainment. A three thousand seat jousting arena host authentic combat joust thrice daily as well as other large exhibitions. More than 140 merchants fill their shops with their predominately handcrafted wares by the artisan in the shop, as well as various demonstrating shops creating treasures before your eyes. Forty-two food and beverage emporiums and five taverns create a feast throughout the village to sate your appetite and quench your thirst. Ticket prices vary, see link for details. 10AM-7PM. Maryland Renaissance Festival, 1821 Crownsville Rd., Annapolis. https://rennfest.com/

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Bootcamp with XPF. Bootcamp is designed to give you an intense full body workout in the shortest time possible. Implementing the progressive, personal style of the XPF system; you’ll be training using athletic drills, body weight exercises, plyometrics, and much more. Expect to lose weight, improve your overall fitness level and have fun! Registration required. FREE. 8AM. West Short Park, 401 Light St., Baltimore. https://waterfrontwellnessbmore.punchpass.com/classes/15340234

Low Impact Bootcamp with Federal Hill Fitness. Ready to release all that COVID-19 related stress? This Outdoor Low Impact Bootcamp is for you! Give this class 45mins and it will return the favor in sweat, fun and muscle fatigue. Expect the unexpected, with a mix of plyometrics, cardio and core work that continually changes and challenges. Modifications offered for any limitations, all fitness levels welcome. Bring a towel and water bottle, you will need it! Registration required. FREE. 9AM. West Shore Park, 401 Light St., Baltimore. https://waterfrontwellnessbmore.punchpass.com/classes/15340279

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Strong on the Lawn. Join Jessi, NASM certified personal trainer and running coach with Charm City Run (@ceiriousgoals) for a bodyweight bootcamp intended to test your strength and stability. You'll work on total body strength, core and agility in this fast paced class. Bring a water bottle, yoga mat and a great attitude! All levels welcome. Registration required. FREE. 5:30PM. Harbor Point Central Plaza, 1310 Point St., Baltimore. https://waterfrontwellnessbmore.punchpass.com/classes/15340337

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Pilates Mat. Pilates is a low impact workout which helps to improve fitness and overall well-being by building strength, mobilizing the spine and cultivating a mind-body connection so you leave class feeling strong AF and empowered in your body. The class format will be a 50 minute high energy workout with flows designed to target specific muscle groups. It will be a total body workout with many variations on how to execute the exercises. Every class is designed so all levels from the first timer to someone who practices regularly will have a great workout. Registration required. FREE. 5:30PM. Harbor Point Central Plaza, 1310 Point St., Baltimore. https://waterfrontwellnessbmore.punchpass.com/classes/15340302

Whiskey on the Water with Baltimore Water Taxi. Join Sagamore Spirit Distillery to indulge a guided whiskey tasting with the team before setting sail with Baltimore Water Taxi during the perfect Baltimore sunsets! $40. 6:30PM. Sagamore Spirit Distillery, 301 E Cromwell St., Baltimore. https://sagamorespirit.com/distillery-experience/

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Yoga for All. Come to learn and play! All bodies are welcome at this family-friendly class suitable for beginners and advanced students alike. This class will introduce you to all the different styles of yoga that Breathing Dragon offers! Registration required. FREE. 5:30PM. Harbor Point Central Plaza, 1310 Point St., Baltimore. https://waterfrontwellnessbmore.punchpass.com/classes/15340383

Wine Tasting: Australian Wines. Join Bin 604's experts at the tasting bar this evening to try 8 tasty wines from the land down under! Check out the various styles and numerous varietals of the region. $10 with a $5 credit towards wines tasted. 6PM-8PM. Bin 604, 711 S Central Ave., 2nd Floor, Baltimore. https://bin604.com/event/australian-wines/

Candlelight Concerts - A Tribute to Beyoncé. Candlelight Concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Baltimore. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Beyoncé at Creative Alliance under the gentle glow of candlelight. $38. 6:30PM. Creative Alliance at the Patterson, 3134 Eastern Ave., Baltimore. https://creativealliance.org/event/candlelight-concerts-a-tribute-to-beyonce/

Summer in the Squares: Simone Baron & Arco Belo. Summer in the Squares returns with a great line up of performances featuring Baltimore's amazingly talented musicians. Arco Belo is a group of high-energy improvisers dedicated to redefining the concert form. Led by pianist, accordionist, and composer Simone Baron, this GenreFluid ensemble captures an irreverent sound melding reeds, strings, and percussive timbres. Together they present new adventurous compositions, reimagining a sound at the intersection of avant-garde chamber music, creative jazz, Brazilian music, and Jewish diasporic music. Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy an evening of music in the beautiful West Square of Mount Vernon Place! FREE. 7PM-8:30PM. Mount Vernon Place, 699 Washington Pl., Baltimore. https://www.facebook.com/events/1598725434022273

Candlelight Concerts - Neo-Soul Favorites. Candlelight Concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Baltimore. Get your tickets now to discover neo-soul favorites ft. songs by Prince, Childish Gambino, and more at Creative Alliance under the gentle glow of candlelight. $38. 8:45PM. Creative Alliance at the Patterson, 3134 Eastern Ave., Baltimore. https://creativealliance.org/event/candlelight-concerts-neo-soul-favorites/

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Sunrise Yoga at the Pier. Join this 7:00 am wake up class! Yoga for the rest of us!! Luann Carra has been teaching yoga for over 20 years in Fells Point in her studio on Fleet Street. Her classes are fun, breath led, Hatha classes, with a bit of kundalini, vinyasa... depending on the energy of the class. Strengthen the core, stabilize the legs, get strong, stretch and enjoy it! Luann's goal is to help guide students to their own daily practice. Great for beginners or more advanced yogis. Concentration on body structure, where to feel the stretch, increase strength and flexibility and why you are doing it. Relax, restore, rejuvenate....body, mind & spirit..... Namaste! Registration required. FREE. 7AM. Broadway Pier in Fells Point, 920 S Broadway, Baltimore. https://waterfrontwellnessbmore.punchpass.com/classes/15340360

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Bootcamp with XPF. Bootcamp is designed to give you an intense full body workout in the shortest time possible. Implementing the progressive, personal style of the XPF system; you’ll be training using athletic drills, body weight exercises, plyometrics, and much more. Expect to lose weight, improve your overall fitness level and have fun! Registration required. FREE. 8AM. West Short Park, 401 Light St., Baltimore. https://waterfrontwellnessbmore.punchpass.com/classes/15340235

Fitness Series: Yoga. Free outdoor Yoga with City Fit Baltimore and the Conservancy! Bring a water bottle and a mat to the West Square of Mount Vernon Place on Saturday morning for a free yoga workout. Appropriate for all levels; participants must fill out a waiver before attending. In the event of rain or temperatures above 90 degrees 30 minutes before the class, class will be cancelled. FREE. Two slots: 8:30AM-9:30 AM and 9:30AM-10:30AM. Mount Vernon Place, West Square, W Mount Vernon Pl., Baltimore. https://www.facebook.com/mountvernonplace/events

Dance2Fitness with XPF. D2F is a fun, vigorous, prime workout that infuses high-intensity, functional fitness movements into choreographed dance routines. Expect increased energy, fat loss, improved coordination and cognitive functioning. Registration required. FREE. 9AM. West Shore Park, 401 Light St., Baltimore. https://waterfrontwellnessbmore.punchpass.com/classes/15340257

Farmers' Markets

Baltimore Farmers' Market. Nestled at the intersection of Jones Falls Expressway (JFX) and Holliday and Saratoga Streets, discover the essence of local flavors and creativity at the Baltimore Farmers’ Market, Maryland’s premier producer-only market. Indulge in a diverse range of fresh produce, artisanal meats, dairy, and seafood. Explore an array of handcrafted goods, from clothing and home furnishings to bath products and unique artworks. Immerse yourself in a vibrant community hub where you can shop for everything from nourishing essentials to one-of-a-kind treasures, all while supporting local vendors and celebrating the heart of Baltimore’s culture. The Baltimore Farmers’ Market takes place rain or shine every Sunday, April through December from 7AM-12PM. Holliday & Saratoga Sts., Baltimore. https://farmersmarketbaltimore.org/

BMI Farmers' Market. The BMI Farmers’ Market is a great way to spend your Saturday morning. Purchase fresh produce, oven-fresh bread and sweets, bright flowers, tasty ready-to-eat treats, artisan items, and more. Health guidelines including social distancing and use of face coverings will be in effect. Open Saturdays 9AM-1PM from May 18 through November 23. Baltimore Museum of Industry, 1415 Key Hwy., Baltimore. https://www.thebmi.org/programs-and-happenings/bmi-farmers-market/

Catonsville Sunday Farmers' Market. Sponsored by the Greater Catonsville Chamber of Commerce, this Sunday Market offers produce picked at the peak of freshness along with a delicious variety of baked goods and specialty items that include adult-beverages. Meet the people who grow and produce the food and beverages you love. The Chamber is proud that the Sunday Market continues to be a community center, where friends and neighbors meet for a relaxed, old-fashioned farmers market experience. Open Sundays 9AM-12:30PM from May 2 through November 21. Catonsville Sunday Market, 15 Mellor Ave., Catonsville. https://www.catonsville.org/sunday-farmers-market/

Fells Point Farmers' Market (year-round). Located at the corner of Broadway and Thames Streets in historic Fell’s Point, this market is a long-standing tradition. (You can still see the old stall numbers etched in the curbs surrounding Broadway Square). Stop by for grab-and-go bites, fresh produce and spirits from local distillers. Located just blocks away from downtown hotels, it’s also easily accessible from Water Taxi Landing 11. Open Saturdays, December through April, from 9AM-12:30PM; May through November from 8AM-12:30PM. Broadway & Thames Streets, Baltmore. http://www.fellspointfarmersmarket.com/

Good Life Thursday Farmers' Market. Local wine/local food/local music is Boordy Vineyard's motto! Come for some local veggies from their good friends at One Straw Farm, and flowers and ice cream from their neighbors at Belvedere Farm and Prigel Family Creamery. You can shop for coffee and kombucha, oysters and olive oil, and lots of delicious sweets and enjoy gourmet cooking from favorite restaurants: The Food Market of Hampden or La Barrita Restobar of Butcher’s Hill. Local musicians play every week – so please stay for a while and enjoy the food and music – there are picnic tables spread around and you are welcome to bring your own picnic blanket or chairs. Open Thursdays from 3PM-7PM May 9 through October 24. Boordy Vineyard, 12820 Long Green Pike, Hydes. https://www.boordy.com/visit/events/good-life-thursday-farmers-markets/

Kenilworth Farmers' Market. The Kenilworth Farmers Market is located at The Shops at Kenilworth in Towson at the lower level parking lot, “Down Under” the parking deck. Local vendors sell vegetables, fruits, meats, eggs, cheese, pastries, honey, nuts, wine, flowers, mushrooms, spices, and more! Open Tuesdays from 3PM-6PM from May through November. The Shops at Kenilworth, 800 Kenilworth Dr., Towson. https://thekenilworthmarket.com/

Pikesville Farmers' Market. Local produce, meats, wine, spirits, candles, soaps and more from 30 vendors! Open Tuesdays 2PM-6PM from May 7 through November 19. Pomona Square, 1700 Reisterstown Rd, Baltmore. https://greaterbaltimorechamber.org/farmers-market/

Pratt Street Market. Looking for an exceptional lunchtime experience? The Pratt Street Market has moved locations this year, one block to the west. Check it out beginning May 2nd through October on Thursdays from 11AM-2PM. Located at Pratt and S Charles Sts., Baltimore. https://godowntownbaltimore.com/prattstreetmarket/

32nd Street Farmers' Market (year-round). The Waverly Farmers Market is more than a source of good food, it’s also the Charles Village social event of the week. Open year-round, rain or shine, the market provides fresh fruit and veggies, thick slabs of meat ready for the barbecue as well as baked goods and preserves, among other culinary delights. Open Saturdays 7AM-12PM, all year long. Located in the parking lot at the intersection of E 32nd Street & Barclay Street, Baltimore. https://www.32ndstreetmarket.org/map/

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