Calendar of Events

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September

19

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. Participants will 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. FREE, registration required. 5:30PM. Wills Park at Harbor Point, 1401 Point St., Baltimore. https://waterfrontwellnessbmore.punchpass.com/classes/13229843

Ukulele for Beginners. Ukulele is back! Join seasoned musician and teacher Bob Friedman in our the new Creativity Center for one of Creative Alliance's most popular classes! Bring your own instrument and learn two to three songs in each engaging lesson. You can purchase a ticket for all five classes, or single class sessions. Class sessions are on Tuesdays from September 6 through October 3. Age 12+; no experience necessary. $110 5-Class Ticket; $100 5-Class Ticket Members; $25 Session Ticket. 6PM. Creative Alliance's Creativity Center, 3137 Eastern Ave., Baltimore. https://creativealliance.org/event/ukulele-for-beginners-sep-2023-2023-09-19/

20

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. FREE, registration required. 5:30PM. Harbor Point Central Plaza, 1310 Point St., Baltimore. https://waterfrontwellnessbmore.punchpass.com/classes/13229888

Whiskey on the Water. Indulge a guided whiskey tasting with the Sagamore team before setting sail with Baltimore Water Taxi to see the Baltimore lights during sunset from the water. All guests will receive a guided tasting of four of Sagamore's expressions, a canned whiskey cocktail for the ride, and a 45-minute water taxi ride to follow. Additional cocktails will be available for purchase on the boat. $38.85. 6PM. Sagamore Spirit Distillery, 301 E Cromwell St., Baltimore. https://sagamorespirit.com/events-tours-experiences/special-classes/#id=sagamore-spirit-x-baltimore-water-taxi-booze-cruise

21-24

Westminster Fall Fest. The 44th annual Fall Fest! Join the festivities as Fallfest begins with the annual parade along Main Street and Pennsylvania Avenue in historic downtown Westminster on Thursday evening! Bring your entire family to enjoy the amusement rides. Rides operate through out the fall fest weekend. Visit over 80 vendors with a variety of crafts and gifts along with information about local businesses on Saturday and Sunday. FREE admission; some attractions have fees. 6PM-10PM Thursday & Friday, 10AM-10PM Saturday, 12PM-6PM Sunday. City Park, 11 Longwell Ave., Westminster. https://westminsterfallfest.com/

21

Yoga for All. Come to learn and play! All bodies are welcome at this family-friendly class suitable for beginners and advanced students alike. Instructors can't wait to introduce you to all the different styles of yoga that they offer! FREE, registration required. 5:30PM. Harbor Point Central Plaza, 1310 Point St., Baltimore. https://waterfrontwellnessbmore.punchpass.com/classes/13229866

Summer in the Squares (Rescheduled): Ed Hrybyk Trio. Returning to Mount Vernon Place is the Ed Hrybyk Trio. Multi-talented Hrybyk is not only an upright and electric bassist, but a composer, arranger, and educator emerging from Baltimore. Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy an evening of music in the beautiful West Square of Mount Vernon Place! FREE. 6PM-7:30PM. Mount Vernon Place, Washington Pl. at W Mt. Vernon Pl., Baltimore. https://www.facebook.com/events/585323197012579

Seven Voices: 7th Annual Tribute to Patsy Cline. Patsy Cline was one of the most influential and acclaimed vocalists of the 21st Century. She was a true pioneer for women in the country music industry and a wild character whose personal stories shine in their retelling again and again. Emotive and sultry, her contralto could describe the depths of the human condition with rare poignance. Hers was a voice of the century. This unique performance will honor her in song and story. $25 General Admission; $22 Members; $12 Virtual. 7:30PM. Creative Alliance at the Patterson, 3134 Eastern Ave., Baltimore. https://creativealliance.org/event/seven-voices-patsy-cline-tribute/

22-24

Artscape. The Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts is excited to announce the return of Artscape for its 38th year, after a three-year hiatus! The beloved Baltimore arts festival is where art lovers, families, and tourists come together to celebrate art, culture, and performance! Artscape is proud to showcase artists and makers, live concerts, visual arts experiences, performing arts, fashion designers, kid-focused activities, film, experimental music, improv and comedy, literary arts programming and culinary delights. We encourage artists and festival goers to embrace Artscape for what it is – a fully accessible, 100% FREE, world-class arts festival – right here in the heart of Baltimore City. Everyone’s invited to Artscape, let's celebrate the arts in Baltimore together! FREE admission. 5PM-10PM Friday, 11AM-10PM Saturday, 11AM-5PM Sunday. Bolton Hill & Mount Royal Neighborhoods, 1300-1800 blocks of Charles St. and along Mount Royal Ave., Baltimore. https://www.artscape.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! Her 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, registration required. 7AM. Broadway Pier, 920 S Broadway, Baltimore. https://waterfrontwellnessbmore.punchpass.com/classes/13744926

Girls' Night in (the Zoo). It's National Girls’ Night! Reach into the back of your closet and dust off those leopard leggings because this party is animal print-themed! Pre-game along a tasting trail while collecting stamps on your “party passport”. You will learn about some of the Zoo's fierce and fabulous female animals, before really getting the party started with a comedy hour, featuring a local comedian. End the night dancing away to some of your favorite girl-power anthems. Tickets include cocktails and a keeper chat scavenger hunt, a comedy hour, dance party, photo booth, carousel rides, charcuterie, taco bar and s'mores station, unlimited spiked seltzers, beer, wine, soft drinks and a specialty cocktail, Smyth welded bracelets available for purchase. $100; $95 Members. 6PM-11PM. The Maryland Zoo, 1 Safari Pl., Baltimore. https://www.marylandzoo.org/special_events/girls-night-in-the-zoo/

Craft Your Own Cocktail Class. Always wanted to learn how to make cocktails like the pros? Gather in one of Sagamore's tasting rooms with individual stations to make two signature cocktails. Get ready to get hands-on creating these thirst-quenching cocktails! $30. 6:30PM. Sagamore Spirit Distillery, 301 E Cromwell St., Baltimore. https://sagamorespirit.com/events-tours-experiences/special-classes/#id=craft-your-own-cocktail-class-1

Art to Dine For: Texas Honky Tonk at Mistfield Farm. Break out your finest cowboy boots for a true night of Texas Honky Tonk with Two Step dancing. Music by the fabulous Arty Hill and the Long Gone Daddys will get you swinging in true Texas style. Take an introductory dance lesson to get your toes tapping and spend the evening in the party barn with authentic Mexican tacos and beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages. Hosted by Brian Flowers and Eliza Gould at Mistfield Farm in Butler, Maryland. $75 General Admission; $71.25 Members. 6:30PM. Mistfield Farm, 13500 Falls Rd., Butler. https://creativealliance.org/event/art-to-dine-for-2023-texas-honky-tonk-at-mistfield-farm/

23-24

Maryland Renaissance Festival. The 47th Annual Maryland Renaissance Festival is back and open weekends through October 22! With 8 stages, jousting, street entertainment and pub/tavern performances all included with your admission, there is so much to do and see, that not all of it can be experienced in one day. It is suggested that guests bring cash. Ticket are available online only; prices vary and are subject to change. See link for more info. 10AM-7PM. Maryland Renaissance Festival, 1821 Crownsville Rd., Annapolis. https://rennfest.com/

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! FREE, registration required. 8AM. West Shore Park, 401 Light St., Baltimore. https://waterfrontwellnessbmore.punchpass.com/classes/13229752

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. FREE, registration required. 9AM. West Shore Park, 401 Light St., Baltimore. https://waterfrontwellnessbmore.punchpass.com/classes/13229775

Festival for the Animals. Festival for the Animals is one big day of peace, love, and paws. People and pets of all ages are invited to explore a pet lover's paradise. Whether athlete or couch potato, there's something for everyone including vendors, contests, a scavenger hunt, DIY crafts, and more! Come with family and friends. All proceeds benefit the animals needing the MD SPCA’s care. $29.99; FREE for children under 14. 10AM-2PM. Padonia Park Club, 12006 Jenifer Rd., Cockeysville. https://support.mdspca.org/event/2023-festival-for-the-animals-tickets/e493735

Art to Dine For: The Art of Wellness. Usher in the Autumnal Equinox by soaking in a late morning Qi Gong session led by Diana Keener. Then, learn about the surprising benefits of everyday items in your spice cabinet, the medicine in your food, and how to up your diet’s nutrition factor with Dr. Shari M. Youngblood DNC, CNS, LDN, Professor of Integrative and Functional Nutrition at Saybrook University. Enjoy a delicious, healthy, organic, fall vegetarian lunch by Quieona Lewis of Sweet Tasting BITES. This event is outdoors at Ruscombe Wellness Center and will move indoors in the event of rain. $60 General Admission; $57 Members. 11AM. Ruscombe Wellness Center, 4803 Yellowwood Ave., Baltimore. https://creativealliance.org/event/art-to-dine-for-2023-the-art-of-wellness/

Jazz Family Jam Song Workshop with Alison Crocket. Jazz Family Jam Song Workshops are a fun 60-90 minutes of learning about jazz elements, history and how to sing jazz songs. These workshops are aimed at all ages. The goal is for everyone to enjoy learning about how to sing Jazz. Participants will listen to different artists perform the song and learn the elements of jazz singing like swinging to the rhythm, feeling the pocket, the sound of the blues, and even the beginnings of scat singing and improvisation. Each session will teach a different aspect of jazz singing and performing. This will allow the class to go a little deeper and grow their vocal skills along the way. $15 General Admission for one caregiver + 2 kids; $5 Virtual. 12PM. The Creative Alliance at the Patterson, 3134 Eastern Ave., Baltimore. https://creativealliance.org/event/alison-crockett-jazz-family-jam-workshop-2/

Susquehanna Wine & Seafood Fest. 3rd Annual Susquehanna Wine & Seafood Festival, a family-friendly event showcasing the best of Maryland seafood restaurants and food trucks. The waterfront festival will feature 20+ local restaurants and food trucks including Jimmy’s Famous Seafood, Conrad’s Crabs, Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls, The Local, Faidley’s Seafood, Flash Crabcake Co., Shell & Barrell, Sobeachy Haitian Cuisine, London Chippy, Cream Cruiser and more! Locals and visitors will get a chance to experience some of Maryland’s best seafood in a fun, casual, waterfront setting. $16 General Admission. 12PM-8PM. Concord Point Lighthouse, 701 Concord St., Havre de Grace. https://www.susquehannawineandseafoodfest.com/

Trifecta Food Truck & Music Festival. Returning for its 7th year, this festival brings 35+ food trucks, awesome bands, local craft beers and cocktails, 50+ local vendors, and fun activities like axe throwing and free mechanical bull rides. $30 General Admission; FREE for kids 12 and under. 12PM. Maryland State Fairgrounds, 2200 York Rd., Lutherville-Timonium. https://www.trifectafestival.com/

Harford County Wine Festival. The Harford County Wine Festival brings hundreds of wines from around the world right to your palette in a fun, lively atmosphere. More than 50 talented vendors and exhibitors, amazing discounts on all featured wines, delicious food, Oktoberfest beer garden, exclusive VIP area and much more! $115 VIP; $70 Wine Festival Enthusiast; $50 General Admission. 1PM-6PM. Rockfield Manor, 501 E Churchville Rd., Bel Air. http://www.harfordcountywinefestival.com/

Twilight Stroll: Animal Investigations. Ever wonder what happens at the Zoo after hours and the lights go out? Bring your friends, family, and flashlight for this guided tour of the zoo as the sun goes down. Participants will tour an area of the Zoo* and engage in fun planned activities. Put on your detective’s cap and help uncover which mystery animal left clues throughout an African Journey! $45; $35 Members; $40 Scouts. 6PM-8PM. The Maryland Zoo, 1 Safari Pl., Baltimore. https://www.marylandzoo.org/event_series/twilight-stroll/animal-investigators/

Alejandro Brittes Quartet. Alejandro Brittes navigates with his accordion, playing with the temporal universe of his music. He utilizes gravity to awaken the sensation that the music can touch your skin. A unique perception that the music fluctuates, and in listening to it, you enter into a space in which anything can happen around you without you even perceiving it. 7:30PM. $23 General Admission; $20 Members; $10 Virtual. 7:30PM. Creative Alliance at the Patterson, 3134 Eastern Ave., Baltimore. https://creativealliance.org/event/alejandro-brittes-quartet-2/

24

Riot Squad Run. The mission of RIOT Squad is to continue to foster a supportive environment in Baltimore City for each other's goals, both fitness and in life. Join a community of dedicated runners and family of athletes pushing each other to achieve goals on and off the pavement! Each Sunday run features two routes 3-4 Miles and 5-7 miles. All paces and levels are welcomed. FREE, registration required. 8AM. Rash Field Park, 201 Key Hwy., Baltimore. https://waterfrontwellnessbmore.punchpass.com/classes/13229820

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 us 45mins and we 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! FREE, registration required. 9AM. West Shore Park, 401 Light St., Baltimore. https://waterfrontwellnessbmore.punchpass.com/classes/13229797

Craft Your Own Brunch Cocktail Class. Looking to kick off your Sunday bright and early? Indulge with Sagamore Spirit for their Craft Your Own Brunch Cocktails Class. Join one of their teammates as they walk you through the history of Sagamore Spirit. Gather in one a tasting room with individual stations to make two brunch inspired, whiskey cocktails! $25. 10:30AM. Sagamore Spirit Distillery, 301 E Cromwell St., Baltimore. https://sagamorespirit.com/events-tours-experiences/special-classes/#id=cocktail-class

25

Beginner Yoga with Claire Strock. Develop awareness and presence in the body through mindfulness, breath work, and steady gentle movement. Class will begin with a warm up followed by a combination of sitting and standing poses, balancing work, twists, and will end with a relaxing savasana meditation. This is a level one yoga class. Adaptations can be made for all levels. Please bring your own mat and water. FREE, registration required. 5:30PM. Rash Field Park, 201 Key Hwy., Baltimore. https://waterfrontwellnessbmore.punchpass.com/classes/13229731

26

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. Participants will 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. FREE, registration required. 5:30PM. Wills Park at Harbor Point, 1401 Point St., Baltimore. https://waterfrontwellnessbmore.punchpass.com/classes/13229844

27

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. FREE, registration required. 5:30PM. Harbor Point Central Plaza, 1310 Point St., Baltimore. https://waterfrontwellnessbmore.punchpass.com/classes/13229889

28

Yoga for All. Come to learn and play! All bodies are welcome at this family-friendly class suitable for beginners and advanced students alike. Instructors can't wait to introduce you to all the different styles of yoga that they offer! FREE, registration required. 5:30PM. Harbor Point Central Plaza, 1310 Point St., Baltimore. https://waterfrontwellnessbmore.punchpass.com/classes/13229867

Summer in the Squares (Rescheduled): Maryland Opera. Maryland Opera will present Katerina Burton and Dane Suarez 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. 6PM-7:30PM. Mount Vernon Place, Washington Pl. at W Mt. Vernon Pl., Baltimore. https://www.facebook.com/events/1649934332167708

The Classics Cocktail Class. Dive into the intricacies of two of the most iconic whiskey cocktails, the Old Fashioned and Manhattan. Guests will enjoy learning about the history of these classic cocktails, then it's time to get hands-on. With individual bartending stations, you will mix up a traditional Old Fashioned and Manhattan using Sagamore's signature rye whiskey! $25. 6:30PM. Sagamore Spirit Distillery, 301 E Cromwell St., Baltimore. https://sagamorespirit.com/events-tours-experiences/special-classes/#id=the-classics-cocktail-class

The Old Part of Town: Inside Out Album Release w/Letitia Vansant & Arty Hill. To celebrate the release of their fourth album, Inside Out, The Old Part of Town brings their singular blend of folk-rock, country-blues, and bluegrass to the Creative Alliance. And to make it that much more of a special evening they’ll be joined by their friends, who will be doing sets of their own, folk singer-songwriter Letitia VanSant, and local honky-tonk king Arty Hill with guitarist Tim Pruitt! $20 General Admission; $17 Members. 7:30PM. Creative Alliance at the Patterson, 3134 Eastern Ave., Baltimore. https://creativealliance.org/event/the-old-part-of-town-album-release/

29-October 1

Greek Festival. This festival has something to offer everyone young and old. Taste the wonderful flavors of Greece, enjoy folk dancing entertainment, listen to traditional Greek music, visit the many shops and explore the rich culture that only Greece has to offer. FREE admission. 5PM-10M Friday, 12PM-11PM Saturday, 12PM-6PM Sunday. St, Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 2504 Cub Hill Rd., Baltimore. https://www.stdemetriosmd.org/ministries/greek-festival-2023

30-October 1

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! FREE, registration required. 8AM. West Shore Park, 401 Light St., Baltimore. https://waterfrontwellnessbmore.punchpass.com/classes/13229753

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. FREE, registration required. 9AM. West Shore Park, 401 Light St., Baltimore. https://waterfrontwellnessbmore.punchpass.com/classes/13229776

Pigtown Festival. 21st Annual Pigtown Festival, a family-friendly event celebrating the character and history of one of Baltimore’s most unique neighborhoods. Thousands will visit this funky neighborhood to experience another spectacular festival while dancing to live music, enjoying food and drink, and browsing arts and crafts tables. Families will enjoy an amazing KidZone, with hat making, baseball throwing, and cheering on their favorite pig at the iconic “Squeakness” pig races. FREE admission. 12PM-7PM. Pigtown, 700-900 blocks of Washington Blvd., Baltimore. https://www.pigtownmainstreet.org/events/pigtownfestival23

Art to Dine For: Go Iberian. Feast your eyes on a cooking demonstration of paella, and savor other Iberian favorites like gazpacho and ceviche! Enjoy the food you just watched someone else prepare as you sip on wine pairings from Portugal and soulful fado music plays in the background. Gaze upon the stunning views of Harbor East and imagine yourself carried away to the Iberian Peninsula! Exact location given upon ticket purchase. $100 General Admission; $95 Members. 7PM. Harbor East, Baltimore. https://creativealliance.org/event/art-to-dine-for-2023-go-iberian/

October

Riot Squad Run. The mission of RIOT Squad is to continue to foster a supportive environment in Baltimore City for each other's goals, both fitness and in life. Join a community of dedicated runners and family of athletes pushing each other to achieve goals on and off the pavement! Each Sunday run features two routes 3-4 Miles and 5-7 miles. All paces and levels are welcomed. FREE, registration required. 8AM. Rash Field Park, 201 Key Hwy., Baltimore. https://waterfrontwellnessbmore.punchpass.com/classes/13229821

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 us 45mins and we 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! FREE, registration required. 9AM. West Shore Park, 401 Light St., Baltimore. https://waterfrontwellnessbmore.punchpass.com/classes/13229798

Beginner Yoga with Claire Strock. Develop awareness and presence in the body through mindfulness, breath work, and steady gentle movement. Class will begin with a warm up followed by a combination of sitting and standing poses, balancing work, twists, and will end with a relaxing savasana meditation. This is a level one yoga class. Adaptations can be made for all levels. Please bring your own mat and water. FREE, registration required. 5:30PM. Rash Field Park, 201 Key Hwy., Baltimore. https://waterfrontwellnessbmore.punchpass.com/classes/13229732

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. Participants will 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. FREE, registration required. 5:30PM. Wills Park at Harbor Point, 1401 Point St., Baltimore. https://waterfrontwellnessbmore.punchpass.com/classes/13229845

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. FREE, registration required. 5:30PM. Harbor Point Central Plaza, 1310 Point St., Baltimore. https://waterfrontwellnessbmore.punchpass.com/classes/13229889

Yoga for All. Come to learn and play! All bodies are welcome at this family-friendly class suitable for beginners and advanced students alike. Instructors can't wait to introduce you to all the different styles of yoga that they offer! FREE, registration required. 5:30PM. Harbor Point Central Plaza, 1310 Point St., Baltimore. https://waterfrontwellnessbmore.punchpass.com/classes/13229868

6-8

Fells Point Fun Festival. The largest live music event in Baltimore, but that's not all. This festival also has hundreds of food and retail vendors. Drink ticket sales benefit the Society for the Preservation of Federal Hill and Fell's Point. Come on down to this neighborhood, for a cool adult beverage, a crab cake, some Maryland flag swag, and listen to great bands. Since 1967, Fells Point powers the most fun weekend in Charm City. The best part? It's free to enter. FREE admission. Times TBD. Fells Point, Thames St. from Caroline to Wolfe, bordered by Aliceanna St., Baltimore. https://www.fellspointfest.com/

Sunset Jams: The Gayle Harrod Band. Sunset Jams is a FREE weekly concert series at Rash Field Park. Kick back and relax with a different performer each week! Plus, enjoy delicious food and drinks from the city’s favorite food trucks. This week enjoy tunes from the Gayle Harrod band. FREE. 5PM-6PM. Rash Field Park, 201 Key Hwy., Baltimore. https://www.waterfrontpartnership.org/events-calendar/sunset-jams-abbey-danna-34zk9-6ezrp-ysyeg-49xkc

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! FREE, registration required. 8AM. West Shore Park, 401 Light St., Baltimore. https://waterfrontwellnessbmore.punchpass.com/classes/13229754

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. FREE, registration required. 9AM. West Shore Park, 401 Light St., Baltimore. https://waterfrontwellnessbmore.punchpass.com/classes/13229777

Baltimore by Baltimore Festival. A music and makers festival series hosted every first Saturday of the month 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's festival focuses on Baltimore Jazz! FREE. 12PM-8PM. Inner Harbor Amphitheater, Light St. and Pratt St., Baltimore. https://www.waterfrontpartnership.org/baltimore-by-baltimore

9

Beginner Yoga with Claire Strock. Develop awareness and presence in the body through mindfulness, breath work, and steady gentle movement. Class will begin with a warm up followed by a combination of sitting and standing poses, balancing work, twists, and will end with a relaxing savasana meditation. This is a level one yoga class. Adaptations can be made for all levels. Please bring your own mat and water. FREE, registration required. 5:30PM. Rash Field Park, 201 Key Hwy., Baltimore. https://waterfrontwellnessbmore.punchpass.com/classes/13229733

10

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. Participants will 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. FREE, registration required. 5:30PM. Wills Park at Harbor Point, 1401 Point St., Baltimore. https://waterfrontwellnessbmore.punchpass.com/classes/13229846

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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. FREE, registration required. 5:30PM. Harbor Point Central Plaza, 1310 Point St., Baltimore. https://waterfrontwellnessbmore.punchpass.com/classes/13229891

Field Talks: African Savanna Elephant Conservation. This special Field Talk will take you into the wild for a discussion of elephant conservation efforts. For this Field Talk, join Dr. Kate Evans the Founder, CEO, & Principal Researcher of Elephants for Africa, one of the Zoo’s most important conservation partners. She will speak at the elephant habitat about the bull elephant geo-tracking project. Gates open at 6:30pm, talk begins promptly at 7:00. FREE, registration required. 7PM. The Maryland Zoo, 1 Safari Pl., Baltimore. https://www.marylandzoo.org/event_series/field-talks/african-savanna-elephant-conservation/

13-14

MD State BBQ Bash. The MD State BBQ Bash is a barbecue themed street festival featuring the Maryland State BBQ Championship, with more than 50 competition teams from the Mid-Atlantic area and beyond competing for cash prizes and the chance to compete in the annual Jack Daniel’s World Championship Invitational Barbecue in Lynchburg, TN and The American Royal in Kansas City, MO. In addition, more than 40 amateur teams will compete in the MD State BBQ Bash Tailgate Challenge to see who has the best ribs and chicken while competing for cash, prizes, and bragging rights. For more than 10 years, the MD State BBQ Bash has grown to be one of the largest, most fun, and most anticipated events of the year in Downtown Bel Air. Great food, great music, great people, the Maryland State Barbecue Championship, and the MD State BBQ Bash Tailgate Challenge have combined to create a tradition that we hope you will want to be a part of this year and in the years ahead. FREE admission. 4PM-10PM Friday & 12PM-10PM Saturday. Downtown Bel Air, 2 S Bond St., Bel Air. https://downtownbelair.com/events/md-state-bbq-bash/

Sunrise Yoga at the Pier. 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! Her 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! FREE. 7AM. Broadway Pier, 920 S Broadway, Baltimore. https://waterfrontwellnessbmore.punchpass.com/classes/13744927

Sunset Jams: St. Veronica Steel Orchestra. Sunset Jams is a FREE weekly concert series at Rash Field Park. Kick back and relax with a different performer each week! Plus, enjoy delicious food and drinks from the city’s favorite food trucks. This week enjoy the sounds of the St. Veronica Steel Orchestra. FREE. 5PM-6PM. Rash Field Park, 201 Key Hwy., Baltimore. https://www.waterfrontpartnership.org/events-calendar/sunset-jams-abbey-danna-34zk9-6ezrp-ysyeg-49xkc-j7xfr

Wild Workshop: Bat String Art. A special edition of Wild Workshop—with a spooky twist! Hosted in the zoo's Maryland Wilderness near the bat cave on Friday, the 13th, you’ll build decorative bat string art that you get to take home. Plus, learn about the importance of bats in nature with a special bat keeper chat and hear wild bat “songs” in real-time through the echometer! Some of the zoo's favorite creepy-crawly animal ambassadors (think tarantulas, roaches, and snakes, oh my) will be making an appearance for an up-close presentation by Zoo Educators, too. Build, listen, and learn while enjoying delicious charcuterie and spooky-themed drinks. Ticket includes DIY project kit, 3 drinks, charcuterie board, special keeper chat, and an animal ambassador meet & greet. This event is for guests ages 12 and over. $70 Non-drinker; $65 Non-drinker Members; $90 Drinking Ticket (Adults 21+); $80 Drinking Ticket Members (Adult 21+). 6PM-8PM. The Maryland Zoo, 1 Safari Pl., Baltimore. https://www.marylandzoo.org/event_series/wild-workshop/bat-string-art-friday-13/

Baltimore Running Festival. Charm City’s 22nd Annual Running Festival offers races that never disappoint! Runners are sure to have quite the unique and memorable experience as they tour every corner of the city, through the scenic Inner Harbor waterfront area, historic Federal Hill and charming Fells Point. Race lengths include marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K, the BaltiMORON-a-thon, and virtual options. And the post-race festivities are amazing and certainly well-earned! Registration fees vary depending on the race chosen and date registered; see link for more details. 8AM. Downtown Baltimore. https://www.thebaltimoremarathon.com/

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! FREE, registration required. 8AM. West Shore Park, 401 Light St., Baltimore. https://waterfrontwellnessbmore.punchpass.com/classes/13229755

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. FREE, registration required. 9AM. West Shore Park, 401 Light St., Baltimore. https://waterfrontwellnessbmore.punchpass.com/classes/13229778

Riot Squad Run. The mission of RIOT Squad is to continue to foster a supportive environment in Baltimore City for each other's goals, both fitness and in life. Join a community of dedicated runners and family of athletes pushing each other to achieve goals on and off the pavement! Each Sunday run features two routes 3-4 Miles and 5-7 miles. All paces and levels are welcomed. FREE, registration required. 8AM. Rash Field Park, 201 Key Hwy., Baltimore. https://waterfrontwellnessbmore.punchpass.com/classes/13229823

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 us 45mins and we 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! FREE, registration required. 9AM. West Shore Park, 401 Light St., Baltimore. https://waterfrontwellnessbmore.punchpass.com/classes/13229800

20-21

Super Science Sleepover: Cryptid Hunt. The evidence is mounting; cryptids have made the Maryland Science Center their home. Search for clues and artifacts left behind by these elusive creatures and use science to reveal the invisible. Play a game to learn about the real-life creatures that have inspired the legends. Engineer a trap and create your own cryptid to take home. Event includes a planetarium showing, overnight sleepover, a light breakfast and IMAX film. Children must be 5+ and must have a paid adult in their party. $55. 5:30PM-9AM. Maryland Science Center, 601 Light St., Baltimore. https://www.mdsci.org/event/cryptid-hunt/

Sunset Jams: Caleb Stine. Sunset Jams is a FREE weekly concert series at Rash Field Park. Kick back and relax with a different performer each week! Plus, enjoy delicious food and drinks from the city’s favorite food trucks. This week enjoy the fan favorite Caleb Stine. FREE. 5PM-6PM. Rash Field Park, 201 Key Hwy., Baltimore. https://www.waterfrontpartnership.org/events-calendar/sunset-jams-abbey-danna-34zk9-6ezrp-ysyeg-49xkc-j7xfr-c2r6r

21-22

Wine on the Water. What better way to celebrate a gorgeous day by the Chesapeake Bay than with dozens of area wineries, culinary artists and master artisans? Now in its sixth year, Wine On The Water offers a high-end, all-encompassing festival that features a variety of vendors, musicians and attractions. Ticket includes free on-site parking, a souvenir wine glass, unlimited tastings and live entertainment. Early admission tickets gain you access one hour prior to the event. Save $5 if you purchase your tickets before 10/3! $60 Early Admission; $50 General Admission; $25 Non-taster. 12PM-5PM both days. Kurtz's Beach, 2070 Kurtz Ave., Pasadena. https://wineonthewaterfest.com/

OctoBEARfest. Fall-flavored beer sampling is back at the Zoo! OktoBEARfest features unlimited sampling of 80+ seasonal brews. Enjoy unlimited beer, wine, seltzer, and cider sampling, live music, local vendors, and, of course, all-day admission to the Zoo. VIP ticket holders gain access to a special VIP area behind the Main Stage with food provided by Mission BBQ, exclusive drink options, private portable restroom, and more. All BEAR guests can enjoy special "watering hole" stations throughout the zoo pairing delicious drinks with fun animal activities - like a pumpkin brew to enjoy during the elephant pumpkin smash! Ticket includes zoo admission 10AM-5PM, unlimited sampling of 80+ brews with a souvenir tasting cup, live music, access to food & artisan vendors, Charm City Trivia and Sten Hoisting Competition, photos with German princesses and Krampus, and scheduled animal activities. $65 Adult (21+); $30 Designated Driver/Under 21; $75 Super Sipper; $110 VIP; $55VIP Designated Driver/Under 21; FREE for children under 2. 1PM-6PM each day. The Maryland Zoo, 1 Safari Pl., Baltimore. https://www.marylandzoo.org/special_events/oktobearfest/

Spooky Science. Celebrate the thrills and chills of Halloween with science! Take your Halloween costume out for a trial run and visit the Maryland Science Center, if you dare, for an afternoon filled with spooktacular science fun! Experiment with ghoulishly glowing lights. Creatively cast a spine-tingling shadow. Use leverage and elasticity to launch creepy catapults, and more! FREE with paid admission. 12PM-4PM. Maryland Science Center, 601 Light St., Baltimore. https://www.mdsci.org/event/spooky-science/

Harbor Harvest Children’s Fall Festival. Family Friendly Fun awaits at the Inner Harbor for the Waterfront Partnership's annual Harbor Harvest Children's Fall Festival! Make those Autumn memories with your family as you pick pumpkins in our Cityview Pumpkin Patch, explore Rash Field Park, and get matching face paintings! Snack on some local food truck favorites while admiring that iconic harbor skyline from Rash Field. See your little ones smile and laugh with stilt walkers and other free activities! Don't forget to grab some tickets or carnival pass to our pony rides, trackless train, face painting, and carnival ride. Costumes are encouraged and receive free entries to the raffle. FREE admission. 10AM-3PM. Rash Field, 201 Key Hwy., Baltimore. https://www.waterfrontpartnership.org/events-calendar/harbor-harvest-childrens-fall-festival

Sunset Jams: John Tyler. Sunset Jams is a FREE weekly concert series at Rash Field Park. Kick back and relax with a different performer each week! Plus, enjoy delicious food and drinks from the city’s favorite food trucks. This week enjoy the music of John Tyler. FREE. 5PM-6PM. Rash Field Park, 201 Key Hwy., Baltimore. https://www.waterfrontpartnership.org/events-calendar/sunset-jams-abbey-danna-34zk9-6ezrp-ysyeg-49xkc-j7xfr-c2r6r-7t899

Zoopernatural Dance Party. Step right up for an unforgettable evening that blends the supernatural with the wild wonders of the animal kingdom. Prepare to be mystified and entertained throughout the night with an array of thrilling variety acts, get up close with creepy crawly animal ambassadors, and try your luck at carnival games. Plus, treat your taste buds to a feast with an assortment of delectable fairway snacks and unlimited drinks before embracing the evening’s excitement on the dance floor with an electrifying DJ, spinning bone-chilling beats that will keep you moving all night long. Ticket includes unlimited spiked seltzers, beer, wine, soft drinks, and a specialty cocktail, carnival snacks, Keeper chats and creepy crawly animal ambassadors, variety performances, DJ and dancing party, carnival games and photo booth, carousel and spooky train rides, and costume contests. $110 Non-member (21+); $100 Member (21+). 7PM-11PM. The Maryland Zoo, 1 Safari Pl, Baltimore. https://www.marylandzoo.org/special_events/zoopernatural-dance-party/

28-29

ZooBOO! Come celebrate Halloween and the fall season with the Zoo’s 40th annual Zoo BOO! festival. There will be games, prizes, contests, live entertainment, and free trick-or-treating! Guests are encouraged to wear costumes to ZooBOO! There will be two inflatables, two kids' crafting stations, two entertainers daily, a free hay maze, carnival games and face painting for an additional fee. FREE with zoo admission. 10AM-4PM both days. The Maryland Zoo, 1 Safari Pl., Baltimore. https://www.marylandzoo.org/special_events/zoobooo/

Halloween: Divas Dance Party. Halloween is back at the Maryland Science Center! The DMV’s legendary Halloween Event to The Maryland Science Center with a scary good lineup of dance floor filling talent, featuring a tribute to the divas of the dance floor! This event is 21+ only. $99 VIP; $55 General Admission. 8PM. Maryland Science Center, 601 Light St., Baltimore. https://www.mdsci.org/event/halloween-2023/

Farmers' Markets

Baltimore Farmers' Market and Bazaar (April - December). Maryland's largest farmers' market! A gathering place where Baltimoreans can connect, shop for fresh produce, and support local businesses, organizations and performers. Open Sundays 12PM-7PM, April through December. Underneath the JFX at 400 E Saratoga St., Baltimore. https://farmersmarketbaltimore.org/

Cross Street Farmers' Market. The Cross Street Farmers' Market is committed to supporting local farmers and providing the community with safe, convenient access to fresh food. Vendors span the entire length of E Cross Street, just outside of Cross Street Market. The Market hosts some of the best growers and makers from Maryland and surrounding areas - 75% of their vendors are Baltimore-based! Open Sundays May 7-October 29, 10AM-2PM. E Cross Street between Charles and Light Sts., Baltimore. https://www.crossstreetfarmersmarket.com/

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? The Pratt Street Market is back to shake up your lunch break and bring you outside. Enjoy a rotating line-up of food and snack vendors while you catch up with co-workers, network, hold a meeting; whatever your heart desires!Check it out beginning May 4th through September 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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