Calendar of Events

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August

28-September 1

Maryland State Fair Weekend Two. The Maryland State Fair is proud to bring you competitive agriculture exhibits, carnival thrills and games, live music and entertainment, and fantastic food and drinks for three weekends at the end of summer! Check the Fair's Facebook page for additional information and discounts. Advance purchase of tickets comes with a discount. Ticket prices shown here are at the gate. $15 Adults; $12 Seniors (62+); $10 Children (Ages 6-11); FREE Children Under 5; Some events, carnival rides and games may have an additional fee. Gates: 5PM-9PM Thursday; 9AM-9PM Friday-Monday. Maryland State Fairgrounds, 2200 York Rd., Lutherville-Timonium. https://marylandstatefair.com/

Sunrise Yoga at the Pier. Join for a 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 we are doing it. Relax, restore, rejuvenate....body, mind & spirit..... Namaste! FREE. 7AM. Broadway Pier, 920 S Broadway, Baltimore. https://waterfrontwellnessbmore.punchpass.com/classes/17540960

Craft and Cinema Night: 13 Going on 30. Looking for a cozy, creative way to spend your evening? Join for Craft & Cinema Night, a relaxed get-together where you'll unwind with a great movie and bring your current craft projects to life. Whether you knit, crochet, embroider, sketch, or just like to keep your hands busy, this is the perfect chance to meet fellow makers, share some laughs, and enjoy a film in good company. The lights will stay on low in the theater so you can comfortably see your craft while watching. All skill levels (and movie lovers) welcome! Bring your own craft supplies. $15 General Admission; $10 Members. 7PM. Creative Alliance at the Patterson, 3134 Eastern Ave., Baltimore. https://creativealliance.org/event/craft-and-cinema-night-13-going-on-30/

30- September 1

Wild Water Splash Days. Dive into the ultimate summer bash at Wild Water Splash Days! Enjoy thrilling water slides, splash pads, and bounce houses that promise endless fun for kids of all ages. But the excitement doesn’t stop there—our animal residents are joining the festivities! Watch them cool off and make a splash in their own special ways. It’s the perfect way to spend a summer day. FREE with Zoo admission. 10AM-4PM. The Maryland Zoo, 1 Safari Pl., Baltimore. https://www.marylandzoo.org/event_series/wild-water-splash-days/labor-day-weekend/

Maryland Renaissance Festival. Unique among most festivals, including renaissance festivals, the Maryland Renaissance Festival utilizes a story line 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 1539, and as ever, the King’s love life is the source of gossip. The Maryland Renaissance Festival, a tradition for the entire family, begins its 49th season August 23rd and runs Saturdays and Sundays and Labor Day Monday through October 19th for nine weekends of thrills, feasting, handmade crafts, entertainment and merriment. The 27 acre Village of Revel Grove comes to life each autumn with more than 200 professional performers on ten stages, a 3,000 seat arena with armored jousting on magnificent steeds and streets filled with village characters. Join His Most Royal Highness King Henry VIII in the forests and glades with over 140 artisans exhibiting crafts in their own renaissance shops, five taverns featuring cool libations, 42 food and beverage emporiums providing a vast array of succulent and sweet treats to sate even the most hearty of appetites. Special admission pricing reduces tickets for all customers the first three weekends from August 23rd through September 7th. $26 Adults (16-61); $14 Child (7-15); $23 Senior (62+); FREE Children Under 7; Group tickets also available. 10AM-7PM. Maryland Renaissance Festival, 1821 Crownsville Rd., Annapolis. https://rennfest.com/

Community Yoga with 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. FREE. 12PM-1PM. Creative Alliance Creativity Center, 3137 Eastern Ave., Baltimore. https://creativealliance.org/event/community-yoga-w-free-baltimore-yoga-5/2025-08-30/

CatVideoFest 2025. Enjoy over 70+ minutes of fluffy, cute, and rambunctious antics of the furry critters you know and love! CatVideoFest is a compilation reel of the latest and best cat videos culled from countless hours of unique submissions and sourced animations, music videos, and classic memes. The festival is curated and edited by Seattle-based filmmaker and cat enthusiast, Will Braden. $15 General Admission; $10 Members. 1PM. Creative Alliance at the Patterson, 3134 Eastern Ave., Baltimore. https://creativealliance.org/event/catvideofest-2025/

September

4-7

Maryland State Fair Weekend Three. The Maryland State Fair is proud to bring you competitive agriculture exhibits, carnival thrills and games, live music and entertainment, and fantastic food and drinks for three weekends at the end of summer! Check the Fair's Facebook page for additional information and discounts. Advance purchase of tickets comes with a discount. Ticket prices shown here are at the gate. $15 Adults; $12 Seniors (62+); $10 Children (Ages 6-11); FREE Children Under 5; Some events, carnival rides and games may have an additional fee. Gates: 5PM-9PM Thursday; 9AM-9PM Friday-Sunday. Maryland State Fairgrounds, 2200 York Rd., Lutherville-Timonium. https://marylandstatefair.com/

WTMD's First Thursday Festival. Don’t miss the region’s biggest free outdoor concert series! Meet at Canton Waterfront Park for WTMD’s First Thursday Festivals—a free summer evening concert on the first Thursday of every month from June to September. First Thursdays are your chance to hang with friends, discover new music, enjoy local food and drink, and support over 80 Maryland-based vendors. This month musicians include Eggy, with support from Uncle Kunkel’s One Gram Band. FREE admission. 5PM-10PM. Canton Waterfront Park, 3001 Boston St., Baltimore. https://www.wtmd.org/radio/first-thursday-concerts-in-the-park/

Free Community Pilates w/Shayla Thomas. Pilates is a low-impact exercise that strengthens your entire body using precise movements and controlled breathing, emphasizing spinal alignment to enhance core strength, flexibility, and posture for all fitness levels. Pilates also promotes relaxation and mindfulness, leaving you feeling energized and balanced. Come with your mat and discover how pilates can transform your mind and body! This class is a beginner class and suitable for all fitness levels, no experience needed! FREE. 5:15PM. Creative Alliance Creativity Center, 3137 Eastern Ave., Baltimore. https://creativealliance.org/event/free-community-pilates-w-shayla-thomas-jun-oct2025/2025-09-04/

Community Sing Along. Each fall, Opera Baltimore brings live music to some of the city’s most beloved outdoor spaces with their Fall for Opera concert series. These free performances are their way of sharing opera with the wider Baltimore community—no ticket required, just bring a blanket or chair and enjoy a beautiful evening under the open sky. Whether you're a longtime opera lover or curious to experience it for the first time, Fall for Opera is designed to welcome everyone. No dress code, clap when you want to—just come as you are and enjoy world-class music in a relaxed, neighborhood setting. Concerts feature favorite artists performing a lively mix of opera hits and musical theater classics. You may hear a tune you recognize, or discover something new that stays with you long after the last note. FREE, RSVP to join the sing a long through the link provided. 7PM-8PM. Mt Vernon Square - West, 699 Washington Pl., Baltimore. https://www.operabaltimore.org/events-tickets/fall-for-opera-in-mount-vernon-2025

Foghorn Stringband. The shining gold standard for traditional, hard-hitting American music! The Foghorn Stringband is the present day gold standard for real-deal hard-hitting genuine old-time American string band music, with eight albums, thousands of shows, over 25 years of touring under their belts, and an entirely new generation of roots musicians following their lead. American roots music is a diverse and never-ending well of inspiration, and Foghorn Stringband continually and obsessively draws from old-time, bluegrass, classic country, and Cajun music traditions in an ongoing quest to present a broad span of American historical music with an unparalleled youthful energy, joy, and virtuosity. $35 General Admission (discount available for members); $19 Virtual. 7:30PM. Creative Alliance at the Patterson, 3134 Eastern Ave., Baltimore. https://creativealliance.org/event/foghorn-stringband/

Opera Balcony Concert. Join Opera Baltimore in Patterson Park for a live balcony concert performance from the decks of the Patterson Park Observatory! Experience the power of live opera, connect with community, and discover why you'll #FallForOpera! This Fall for Opera performance is made possible by Opera Baltimore's collaboration with Friends of Patterson Park and through funds from the National Park Service, U.S. Department of Interior and managed by the Baltimore National Heritage Area. FREE. 6PM-7PM. Patterson Park Observatory, Patterson Park, S Patterson Park Ave. & E Lombard St., Baltimore. https://www.operabaltimore.org/fallforopera

Interactive Movie Night: Jaws. Steven Spielberg’s blockbuster classic Jaws is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year! Creative Allilance is going to level up your shark experience on the big screen by adding silly games, Amity Island drink specials, deep cuts trivia, and PRIZES! Your Ridiculous Hosts: Jennifer Marsh & Heather Keating. Tonight’s show also marks the opening night of Katie Pumphrey’s exhibition Swimming Pool. Make sure to arrive early to check out the water-inspired paintings and site-specific sculptures of Baltimore’s favorite ultra-marathon open water swimmer! Jaws themed attire encouraged. This event is 21+. $24 General Admission; $20 Members. 8PM. Creative Alliance at the Patterson, 3134 Eastern Ave., Baltimore. https://creativealliance.org/event/jaws-interactive-movie-night/

6-7

Community Yoga w/Free Baltimore Yoga. Free Baltimore Yoga is a safe space grounded in community movement. Sessions aim to be accessible trauma-informed, nervous- system -focused, and breath- centered. FREE. 12PM. Creative Alliance Creativity Center, 3137 Eastern Ave., Baltimore. https://creativealliance.org/event/community-yoga-w-free-baltimore-yoga-5/2025-09-06/

Baltimore by Baltimore Festival. A music and makers festival series hosted every first Saturday of the month, May - October, at the Inner Harbor Amphitheater. A free celebration of the music, makers, and munchies that make Baltimore truly special at the gem of the city, the Inner Harbor Waterfront. The Waterfront Partnership of Baltimore team and a rotating selection of emerging Baltimore producers offer a day of unique family-friendly activities, food, and performances at the famed Inner Harbor Amphitheater. This month, the festival is curated by Baltimore's own eco-superstar, Mr. Trash Wheel and his colorful crew! FREE. 2PM-8PM. Inner Harbor Amphitheater, Light St. and Pratt St., Baltimore. https://www.waterfrontpartnership.org/bxb2025-sept

Maryland Cigar Box Guitar Festival. Free music festival featuring Cigar Box Guitars and more, including raffles featuring Cigar Box Guitars from JWM Guitars and Crossland Gutars! FREE. 2PM-11PM. Union Craft Brewing, 1700 W 41st St., Suite 420, Baltimore. https://unioncraftbrewing.com/events/

Fall for Opera Outdoor Concert at The Lot. Each fall, Opera Baltimore brings live music to some of the city’s most beloved outdoor spaces with their Fall for Opera concert series. These free performances are their way of sharing opera with the wider Baltimore community—no ticket required, just bring a blanket or chair and enjoy a beautiful evening under the open sky. Whether you're a longtime opera lover or curious to experience it for the first time, Fall for Opera is designed to welcome everyone. No dress code, clap when you want to—just come as you are and enjoy world-class music in a relaxed, neighborhood setting. Concerts feature favorite artists performing a lively mix of opera hits and musical theater classics. You may hear a tune you recognize, or discover something new that stays with you long after the last note. FREE; RSVP using the link provided. 5PM-6PM. The Lot - Hamilton Lauraville Mainstreet, 4500 Harford Rd., Baltimore. https://www.operabaltimore.org/events-tickets/fall-for-opera-hamilton

Wine in the Wilderness. Sip your way through scenic sections of the Zoo at Wine in the Wilderness, a 21+ event! Grab a glass of wine, then kick back with your picnic blanket or lawn chair, your snacks, and soak in the sounds of live music beneath twinkling tree lights. Enjoy unlimited sampling. Tickets include 3 full glass vouchers, as well. Bottles will be available for purchase. Best of all? Every ticket supports vital animal care and conservation efforts. So, wine not join the Zoo for an unforgettable evening of sips, sights, and good company? $55 Drinking Ticket; $65 Wine Tumbler Upgrade; $40 Designated Driver. 5:30PM-9PM. The Maryland Zoo, 1 Safari Pl., Baltimore. https://www.marylandzoo.org/special_events/wine-in-the-wilderness/

Splitsville Album Release. Splitsville are the indie rock pride of Baltimore. The band is widely recognized as one of the leading lights of the late-’90s power pop renaissance, linked by shared membership with the equally-lionized Greenberry Woods. Card-carrying members of the Power Pop Hall Of Fame, they return after two-decade hiatus with an audaciously ambitious all-new album that’s also as immediate and melodically inviting as anything that came before. $35 General Admission (discount for members); $14 Virtual. 7:30PM. Creative Alliance at the Patterson, 3134 Eastern Ave., Baltimore. https://creativealliance.org/event/splitsville-album-release2025/

Mueveton + BabyFest 5K & Health and Fitness Expo 2025. This health and fitness expo kicks off with a FREE 5K run/walk in Patterson Park. There will be several partner organizations on-site offering health screenings and fun activities including a Kids' Tennis Play Day, face painting, health and wellness resources, and more. Post 5k food provided by Leftover Love and SaveMart. FREE admission. 9AM-12PM. Patterson Park Observatory, Patterson Park, S Patterson Park Ave. & E Lombard St., Baltimore. https://pattersonpark.com/mueveton

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 will be sharing 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. FREE; $10 Suggested Donation. 6:30PM-7:30PM. Creative Alliance Creativity Center, 3137 Eastern Ave., Baltimore. https://creativealliance.org/event/learning-to-live-fully-introduction-to-mindfulness-meditation/2025-09-11/

Art to Dine For 2025: Facts, Fossils, Fallacies and Fantasy. Prepare to be swept into a night of delicious fantasy! Baltimore’s own Submersive Productions guides you through the eclectic collections of a pair of eccentrics. Chick Chickering and Mike Ankrom invite you for an unforgettable evening in their historic Guilford home, along with a dining experience to tickle your taste buds, and an intimate performance! Submersive Productions is known for jaw-dropping original, site-specific, immersive performances where you engage directly with the artists. This unique Art To Dine For has two entry times. Purchase a ticket for either 6-8pm or 7-9pm. $150 General Admission; $135 Art Star Members & Higher. 6PM-8PM or 7PM-9PM. Guilford, Baltimore. (exact location to be given after ticket purchase) https://creativealliance.org/event/art-to-dine-for-2025-facts-fossils-fallacies-fantasy/

Ari and The Buffalo Kings. Weaving mindfulness practice, spiritual experience, and roots music from around the world, Ari and the Buffalo Kings gives your mind a fresh glass of spring water and your heart a warm embrace. The band’s second album, In the All Together, is out now, full of irreverent folk romps, transcendent soundscapes, and heartfelt lyrics inspired by the inner wisdom of our truest selves. With new songs and musical explorations, this is a night at Creative Alliance you won’t want to miss! Ari and the Buffalo Kings is the main singer-songwriter project of Ari Pluznik and a cross-cultural musical collective together with Baltimore-based musicians Danielle Williams, Samantha Flores, Christian Lumsden, Jim Hannah, Phil Heiser, and Snehesh Nag. $30 General Admission (discount for members); $19 Virtual. 7PM. Creative Alliance at the Patterson, 3134 Eastern Ave., Baltimore. https://creativealliance.org/event/ari-and-the-buffalo-kings-sep2025/

13-14

Baltimore Book Festival. Baltimore book lovers unite where words take center stage in the heart of Waverly! Celebrating it's 26th year, the Baltimore Book Festival brings you author talks, workshops, readings and more. This year's lineup features over 80 authors, six stages, literary panels, youth events and a kickoff reception on September 12 at Peabody Heights Brewery. Enjoy chatting with and perusing the wares of booksellers and publishers from all genres, a diverse selection of food and brew in the surrounding neighborhood and live events. FREE admission. 10AM-6PM. Waverly, E 30th, 31st and 32nd Streets between Greenmount Ave. and Barclay St., Baltimore. https://baltimorebookfest.com/

Maryland Renaissance Festival. Unique among most festivals, including renaissance festivals, the Maryland Renaissance Festival utilizes a story line 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 1539, and as ever, the King’s love life is the source of gossip. The Maryland Renaissance Festival, a tradition for the entire family, begins its 49th season August 23rd and runs Saturdays and Sundays and Labor Day Monday through October 19th for nine weekends of thrills, feasting, handmade crafts, entertainment and merriment. The 27 acre Village of Revel Grove comes to life each autumn with more than 200 professional performers on ten stages, a 3,000 seat arena with armored jousting on magnificent steeds and streets filled with village characters. Join His Most Royal Highness King Henry VIII in the forests and glades with over 140 artisans exhibiting crafts in their own renaissance shops, five taverns featuring cool libations, 42 food and beverage emporiums providing a vast array of succulent and sweet treats to sate even the most hearty of appetites. $26 Adults (16-61); $14 Child (7-15); $23 Senior (62+); FREE Children Under 7; Group tickets also available. 10AM-7PM. Maryland Renaissance Festival, 1821 Crownsville Rd., Annapolis. https://rennfest.com/

The Maryland Wine Festival. The Maryland Wine Festival® returns to the Carroll County Farm Museum for our 41st annual celebration of Maryland wine! Enthusiasts of local wine and fans of great local festivals are invited to enjoy the beautiful grounds of the Farm Museum while exploring delicious, local wine, shopping from juried artisans, and dancing to live music! Each pass level for the 2025 Maryland Wine Festival® include admission to the Farm Museum’s festival grounds. Enjoy the living history of this 143-acre historic farm while taking in the festival’s sights, sounds, and tastes! Pass holders may shop the juried artisan vendors, purchase food from hand-picked eateries, purchase glasses and bottles of wine from our retail shop, and enjoy live music. Stroll the grounds of this great venue and celebrate Maryland wine! $40 General Admission; $75 Explorer Pass; $20 Designated Driver; $25 Explorer Designated Driver. 11AM-5PM. Carroll County Farm Museum, 500 S Center St., Westminster. https://marylandwine.org/mwf/

Fatal Fauna: Til Death Do Us Part. You are invited to the most killer wedding around at the Zoo! Step into an evening of mystery and intrigue at this wedding-themed murder mystery dinner party where glamour meets intrigue. It will be an unforgettable night where every guest hides a secret, and anyone could be the culprit. Enjoy a sumptuous meal as you immerse yourself in the thrilling plot. Meet some of the Zoo's most fascinating animal ambassadors and hear captivating stories during a special keeper chat. 21+ event. $110 General Admission; $130 Preferred Seating. 6PM-9PM. The Maryland Zoo, 1 Safari Pl., Baltimore. https://www.marylandzoo.org/special_events/fatal-fauna/

Art to Dine For 2025: Art is the Prescription for Peace of Mind. Join State Delegate, Elizabeth Embry, in her Better Waverly home for an evening with Candice Tavares, a current Resident Artist at Creative Alliance. Candice is a Palliative Care provider as well as a self-taught wood artist whose artwork has provided her a way to process the emotions of her job. During the evening, Candice shares her artwork and discusses the fascinating intersection of art and health care. Her experiences as a Black woman working in healthcare have shaped the art that she creates leading to a heavy emphasis on inclusivity. She includes a wide range of complexions and hair textures in her work by incorporating multiple wood species, stains, and techniques to create images that feel representative to women across the diaspora. Elizabeth and co-host Paul Pineau, General Counsel for the Metropolitan Museum of Art, cook up a delicious spread of curries and sambals served with delightful cocktails and mocktails. Exact location given upon ticket purchase. $125 General Admission; $112.50 Art Star Members & Higher. 6PM. Better Waverly, Baltimore. https://creativealliance.org/event/art-to-dine-for-2025-art-is-the-prescription-for-peace-of-mind/

Can I Kick It? The Raid: Redemption. Can I Kick It? is designed for fans of cult classic action films, Kung-Fu flicks, and the music they inspire. Each screening is scored live, scene-by-scene, by DJ 2-Tone Jones, blending Hip Hop, Soul, Rock, and more to create a truly unique cinematic experience. 1 ruthless crime lord. 20 elite cops. 30 floors of chaos. No frills and all thrills, The Raid: Redemption is an inventive action film expertly paced and edited for maximum entertainment. $20 General Admission; $15 Members. 7:30PM. Creative Alliance at the Patterson, 3134 Eastern Ave., Baltimore. https://creativealliance.org/event/can-i-kick-it-the-raid-redemption/

Bel Air Festival of Arts. The 2025 Festival will mark the 58th annual Bel Air Festival for the Arts. With up to 300 artists, photographers and craftspeople, the show represents one of the largest one-day events in the Mid-Atlantic Region. The show includes some of the finest and most unique fine art, photography, and hand-made crafts on the east coast. The festival features continuous live entertainment on the bandshell stage. A wide variety of wonderful foods are available. Profits from food concession sales go directly to benefit Bel Air Parks and Recreation programs. Offering a great opportunity for early holiday shopping, as well as food, entertainment, and activities for the children, the Bel Air Festival for the Arts is an event the entire family will enjoy. Smoking is prohibited anywhere on the festival grounds. Remember, the Bel Air Festival for the Arts is ALWAYS a "rain or shine" event. FREE admission. 9AM-5PM. Shamrock Park, 39 Hickory Ave., Bel Air. https://belairrec.org/bel-air-festival-of-arts/

Art to Dine For 2025: The House that Art Built. Spend an afternoon wandering through a lovingly renovated home that was crafted to showcase the art collections of Sarah Sartipy and Terrence Woody. Their 40 year art-affair includes treasures from Vernacular African American Artists (Thornton Dial, Purvis Young, Mose Toliver) and several local Baltimore artists (Loring Cornish, Ainsley Burrows, Randi Reiss, Bridget Cimino). Enjoy artful appetizers that will beguile the eyes and delight the taste buds while surrounded by art in historic Mt. Vernon. Exact location to be given after ticket purchase. $75 General Admission; $67.50 Art Star Members & Higher. 3PM. Mt. Vernon, Baltimore. https://creativealliance.org/event/art-to-dine-for-2025-the-house-that-art-built/

Craft and Cinema Night: Mean Girls. Looking for a cozy, creative way to spend your evening? Join Creative Alliance for Craft & Cinema Night, a relaxed get-together where participants will unwind with a great movie and bring current craft projects to life. Whether you knit, crochet, embroider, sketch, or just like to keep your hands busy, this is the perfect chance to meet fellow makers, share some laughs, and enjoy a film in good company. The lights will stay on low in the theater so you can comfortably see your craft while watching. All skill levels (and movie lovers) welcome! Bring your own craft supplies. $15; $10 Members. 7PM. Creative Alliance at the Patterson, 3134 Eastern Ave., Baltimore. https://creativealliance.org/event/craft-and-cinema-night-mean-girls/

Mud to Music: Clay Rattle Making. Musical instruments have helped us communicate and express ourselves since the beginning of human culture. Learning about the musical instruments of the ancient Americas and building and playing our own unique instruments helps us to awaken the memory of our connection to nature, cultivate presence through working with clay, and experience joy through sound and music-making. In this hands-on workshop you will learn about musical instruments that have been made across Central and South America for thousands of years and learn to build your own working clay rattles. All materials, supplies and firing are included. No previous experience with clay, instruments, or music is needed! $20 Registration; $18 Members. 6PM. Creative Alliance Creativity Center, 3137 Eastern Ave., Baltimore. https://creativealliance.org/event/mud-to-music-clay-rattle-making-w-melissa-hyatt-foss-sep2025/

19-21

St. Demetrios Greek Festival 2025. Come join a celebration of Greek culture, music and of course delicious food at the 52nd annual Greek Festival! There is something for everyone at this cultural festival - taste the wonderful flavors of Greece, enjoy live folk dancing, listen to traditional Greek music, and visit the many shops and explore the rich culture that only Greece has to offer. FREE admission. 5PM-10PM Friday; 12PM-11PM Saturday; 12PM-6PM Sunday. St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 2504 Cub Hill Rd., Parkville. https://www.facebook.com/events/st-demetrios-greek-orthodox-church/st-demetrios-greek-festival-2025-/659229053770265/

Summer Sounds. It’s time to close out the 2025 Summer Sounds season with The New Romance! The parking lot at Belvedere Square will be transformed into an open-air market from 6pm to 9pm, featuring food and beverage specials available for purchase from local favorites Atwater’s, NEW Pono Taco, Prigel Family Farm, and Market Bar. FREE. 6PM-9PM. Belvedere Square, 529 E Belvedere Ave., Baltimore. https://belvederesquare.com/whats-up-at-the-square/summer-sounds/#

Sally Baby's Silver Dollars. You could draw thousands of lines on a map of America that preceded the beginnings of Sally Baby’s Silver Dollars; strands that zigzag across the earth from New York to San Francisco to Standing Rock. Yet each line inevitably leads back to one place- New Orleans. Sal Geloso has been living and playing music in New Orleans for over 17 years, and his music echoes through the street corners to the coffee shops, bar rooms and fire-lit swamps. Sal’s songbook is a rich aural tradition that traces a history of friendships, love and loss, and embodies the boldness of living a life that puts art at the complete forefront of existence. Sally Baby is backed by his Silver Dollars, a band comprised of collaborators and friends who are all in-demand musicians in and outside of New Orleans. They each bring an area of expertise that breathes further life into Sal’s music, fleshing out the influences of Early Jazz, New Orleans RnB and Brass Band music. $30 General Admission (discount for members); $14 Virtual. 7:30PM. Creative Alliance at the Patterson, 3134 Eastern Ave., Baltimore. https://creativealliance.org/event/sally-babys-silver-dollars/

20-21

Maryland Renaissance Festival. Unique among most festivals, including renaissance festivals, the Maryland Renaissance Festival utilizes a story line 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 1539, and as ever, the King’s love life is the source of gossip. The Maryland Renaissance Festival, a tradition for the entire family, begins its 49th season August 23rd and runs Saturdays and Sundays and Labor Day Monday through October 19th for nine weekends of thrills, feasting, handmade crafts, entertainment and merriment. The 27 acre Village of Revel Grove comes to life each autumn with more than 200 professional performers on ten stages, a 3,000 seat arena with armored jousting on magnificent steeds and streets filled with village characters. Join His Most Royal Highness King Henry VIII in the forests and glades with over 140 artisans exhibiting crafts in their own renaissance shops, five taverns featuring cool libations, 42 food and beverage emporiums providing a vast array of succulent and sweet treats to sate even the most hearty of appetites. $26 Adults (16-61); $14 Child (7-15); $23 Senior (62+); FREE Children Under 7; Group tickets also available. 10AM-7PM. Maryland Renaissance Festival, 1821 Crownsville Rd., Annapolis. https://rennfest.com/

Trifecta Food Truck and Music Festival. Boasting 40+ of Maryland’s most popular independently owned food trucks, festival-goers can expect a wide variety of savory and sweet options, including barbecue, seafood, burgers, vegan options, Jamaican, Greek, Indian, cupcakes, ice cream, and so much more. Browse goods from 60+ local artisans and vendors, check out cool clothes and jewelry in several fashion trucks, and even try your hand at axe throwing, rock wall climbing and archery. In addition to the wide array of food trucks and vendors, the nucleus of Trifecta is, and always will be, the music! The diversity of the mostly local bands is the pride & joy of 24-7 Entertainment at Trifecta and the fan support for these bands on stage is amazing and infectious. Reduced ticket prices through Labor Day; Family & Friends deal available - buy 3 tickets get one free. $30 General Admission in advance; $40 at the gate; FREE for children under 12. 11AM-10PM. Maryland State Fairgrounds, 2200 York Rd., Lutherville-Timonium. https://www.trifectafestival.com/

Science Arcade. Science meets gaming for a full day of fun! Build your own games and play some of the Science Center's as the Center is turned into a Science Arcade. Craft the ultimate cardboard pinball machine. Turn yourself into an 8-bit video game character. Practice your aim while experimenting with velocity and pool noodles. Plus a few more surprises await you—no quarters needed. FREE with paid admission. 12PM-4PM. The Maryland Science Center, 601 Light St., Baltimore. https://www.mdsci.org/events/science-arcade/

Octoberfest & Toilet Bowl Races. Grab your lederhosen and join Union Craft Brewing for their Annual Octoberfest! They will be hosting the always entertaining Toilet Bowl races. There will be over 8 German-style beers to enjoy as well as German music and German inspired food. Come one, come all! FREE admission. 12PM-5PM. Union Craft Brewing, 1700 W 41st St., Suite 420, Baltimore. https://unioncraftbrewing.com/events/

Art to Dine For 2025: Abbondanza. Chef Francesca Gallucci serves up her famous Italian family-style feast! This year, dine al fresco on the rooftop of The Fox Den overlooking the beautiful Patterson Park and Baltimore city lights. The recently renovated row home features treasured vignettes of the original home mixed with modern design, local artwork, and lush plants throughout. Enjoy a full four course seated dinner with wine, cocktails, and mocktails. Local artists join the dinner discussion. Rain Date for this event is Sunday September 21st from 5 to 8pm. Exact location given after ticket purchase. $175 General Admission; $157.50 Art Star Members & Higher. 5PM. The Fox Den - AirBnB & Events Space, Patterson Park, Baltimore. https://creativealliance.org/event/art-to-dine-for-2025-abbondanza/

Mortified Back to School 2025. Mortified Baltimore, produced by Alex Hewett and Adam Ruben, stars everyday adults sharing their most embarrassingly real teenage diary entries, poems, love letters, lyrics, and locker notes…in front of total strangers. Hailed as a “cultural phenomenon” by Newsweek, this is a comic excavation of the strange and extraordinary things we created as teens. $35 General Admission (discount for members); $19 Virtual. 7PM. Creative Alliance at the Patterson, 3134 Eastern Ave., Baltimore. https://creativealliance.org/event/mortified-back-to-school-sep2025/

Art to Dine For 2025: Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure with David Hess & Melissa Foss. Join Bill Gilmore, Baltimore‘s Fun Meister and former head of BOPA, and husband Ted Frankel, owner of Sideshow in The American Visionary Art Museum (AVAM) at their Cross Key‘s home. Enjoy their eclectic art collection with charming Baltimore hospitality. This creativity-filled afternoon features beautiful music from artist Melissa Hyatt Foss’ sculptural ceramic instruments, including polyphonic flutes, whistling bottles and ocarinas, and conversations with sculptor David Hess, the creator of “Birds Nest” at AVAM as well as two permanent outdoor installations at Ted and Bill’s place. Enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres and drinks as well as a special parting gift! So come for an experience and leave with a smile! Exact location given after ticket purchase. $75 General Admission; $67.50 Art Star Members & Higher. 3PM. Cross Keys, Baltimore. https://creativealliance.org/event/art-to-dine-for-2025-bill-ted-excellent-adventure/

Ganavya. Tamil Nadu-raised and New York-born critically acclaimed vocalist Ganavya lives, learns, and loves fluidly from the nexus of many frameworks and understandings. Hers is a deeply profound and rooted voice. A multidisciplinary creator, she is a soundsmith and wordsmith. Trained as an improviser, scholar, dancer, and multi-instrumentalist, she maintains an inner library of “spi/ritual” blueprints offered to her by an intergenerational constellation of collaborators, continuously anchoring her practice in pasts, presents and, futures. Much of her childhood was on the pilgrimage trail, learning the storytelling art form of harikathā and singing poetry that critiques hierarchal social structures. She is a co-founder of the non-hierarchical We Have Voice Collective. $35 General Admission (discount for members). 7:30PM. Creative Alliance at the Patterson, 3134 Eastern Ave., Baltimore. https://creativealliance.org/event/ganavya/

Falling for Flavor - Fall Coctail & Mocktails Workshop. Embrace the cozy comfort of fall with warm spices, earthy herbs, and the rich flavors of the autumn harvest. Led by educational and clinical herbalist, Brittany Williams of Eudemonia Herbs, you’ll explore how seasonal herbs can add both depth and wellness benefits to your drinks. Get your hands into it as you blend, shake, and stir together to create heartwarming mocktails and cocktails that celebrate nature’s bounty. All ingredients are provided—just bring your curiosity and passion for exploration. Join for an evening of herbal craftsmanship that will leave you feeling nourished and inspired by the season’s treasures. $60 Registration; $54 Members. 6PM. Creative Alliance Creativity Center, 3137 Eastern Ave., Baltimore. https://creativealliance.org/event/falling-for-flavor-fall-cocktail-mocktails-workshop/

Wine & Dinos. Have a drink with the extinct as you enjoy an exclusive look at the Maryland Science Center after dark. Wander wine-in-hand through the world of the prehistoric. Engage with staff as they bring the world of the dinosaurs to life, and invite you to look at wine like you never have before—like under a microscope! Event includes samples from Linganore Winecellars. Sample a few scientifically satisfying snack and wine pairings, and put your palate to the test to see if you can spot the difference between two samples of wine. Event is 21+. $40. 7PM-9PM. The Maryland Science Center, 601 Light St., Baltimore. https://www.mdsci.org/events/wine-and-dinos/

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Maryland Renaissance Festival. Unique among most festivals, including renaissance festivals, the Maryland Renaissance Festival utilizes a story line 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 1539, and as ever, the King’s love life is the source of gossip. The Maryland Renaissance Festival, a tradition for the entire family, begins its 49th season August 23rd and runs Saturdays and Sundays and Labor Day Monday through October 19th for nine weekends of thrills, feasting, handmade crafts, entertainment and merriment. The 27 acre Village of Revel Grove comes to life each autumn with more than 200 professional performers on ten stages, a 3,000 seat arena with armored jousting on magnificent steeds and streets filled with village characters. Join His Most Royal Highness King Henry VIII in the forests and glades with over 140 artisans exhibiting crafts in their own renaissance shops, five taverns featuring cool libations, 42 food and beverage emporiums providing a vast array of succulent and sweet treats to sate even the most hearty of appetites. $26 Adults (16-61); $14 Child (7-15); $23 Senior (62+); FREE Children Under 7; Group tickets also available. 10AM-7PM. Maryland Renaissance Festival, 1821 Crownsville Rd., Annapolis. https://rennfest.com/

17th Annual Cockeysville Fall Festival. Come see all the fun at the 17th Annual Cockeysville Fall Festival! With a beer garden by Das Bierhalle, live music, local vendors, inflatables, food trucks, adoption fair with local rescues and a pumpkin patch for the kids, you don't want to miss this fundraising event to benefit the Cool Kids Campaign, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting pediatric oncology patients, survivors and their families. FREE admission. 11AM-4PM. Cranbrook Shopping Center, 594 Cranbrook Rd., Cockeysville. https://www.cockeysvillefallfestival.com/

Art to Dine For 2025: On the Hunt for Art. This is not your normal art tour – it’s an artistic scavenger hunt! Receive creative clues that help you identify pieces of art throughout the home of “allies in love and justice,” Serra Sippel and David Grosso. Enjoy live music, beverages, and hors d’oeuvres while perusing the collection in a unique Federal Hill home designed by architect Rebecca Swanston. Exact location given after ticket purchase. $75 General Admission; $67.50 Art Star Members & Higher. 3PM. Federal Hill/Otterbein, Baltimore. https://creativealliance.org/event/art-to-dine-for-2025-on-the-hunt-for-art/

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 (quiet shopping hours from 7AM-9AM). Holliday & Saratoga Sts., Baltimore. https://farmersmarketbaltimore.org/

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/

Pratt Street Market. Looking for an exceptional lunchtime experience? All the things to eat, from sweet and savory to everything in-between, as well as local artisans and small businesses selling art clothing, jewelry and other goods! Check it out beginning May 1st through October on Thursdays from 11AM-2PM. Located at Pratt and Light 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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