Kicking off this August 30 in Baltimore, get ready for a long weekend full of energy, flavor, music, and unforgettable summer celebrations. Listeners, whether you're a longtime local or just visiting, today's lineup is stacked starting with one of the city’s signature events: the Billie Holiday Music & Arts Festival at the Robert C. Marshall Recreation Center on Pennsylvania Avenue. Running from 11 AM to 7 PM, soak in the spirit of the jazz legend with live bands, hometown eats, local artisan vendors, and family-friendly fun—admission is free according to Eventbrite’s official event page.

For a totally different vibe, those with little ones should not miss Wild Water Splash Days at the Maryland Zoo. From 10 to 4, it’s all about cooling down on the slides and splash pads, plus animal encounters that promise Instagram-worthy moments. Tickets are required and selling out quickly, so take notice as reported by Baltimore Magazine.

Lovers of Japanese pop culture and cosplay will want to swing by Miryokucon, taking place all weekend at the Lord Baltimore Hotel. This anime and creator convention celebrates everything from manga to gaming, running until 2 AM each day, with badges available onsite.

If it's a party atmosphere you're after, CFG Bank Arena tonight features the explosive Summer Shutdown Labor Day concert with DaBaby, Toosii, and Fridayy headlining. The show kicks off at 8 PM and tickets are flying according to Visit Baltimore’s events calendar.

For some artsy community flavor, the Heart of the 4th Music & Arts Festival is open at Dewees Park on Ivanhoe Avenue from 11 to 6. Expect art, music, and food in a festive outdoor atmosphere. Details are available from heartofthe4th.com.

As the sun sets, R&B fans can head to Ikonic Live at 316 Guilford Avenue for Biddy’s Reggae and RnB Party from 7 to 11 PM—tickets can be as little as a dollar if you jump on them fast. For those ready to take the party to the water, the 2025 Grown and Sexy Rum and Reggae All White Dinner Cruise departs at 11:30 PM aboard the Spirit of Baltimore, complete with buffet, rooftop dancing, and a live DJ, all under the city skyline—a true Baltimore summer tradition as hosted by Promoter Jay.

Looking ahead through the end of the weekend and Labor Day, stick around for more family fun at Wild Water Splash Days at the Maryland Zoo, and come Sunday night, hop on the Pier Pressure White Party Cruise for another on-the-water dance fest taking over the harbor.

Baltimore Magazine and the Waterfront Partnership remind listeners to save time for Sax in the City at Keystone Korner for some jazz, or explore the Hopfest at Max’s Taphouse with over 60 hoppy brews if craft beer is more your style.

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Listeners, welcome to an epic weekend in Baltimore, Maryland—your friendly guide has all the details on what’s happening in Charm City from today, Saturday, August 23rd, through the rest of the week and weekend.

First, the Maryland State Fair kicks off its opening weekend at the Timonium Fairgrounds, running 9 in the morning to 9 at night. From fried Oreos to the always-hilarious Swifty Swine pig races, 4-H livestock competitions, and live concerts, the fair is a classic August event you do not want to miss. According to Baltimore Magazine, this is considered one of the best ways to round out summer fun before school is back in session.

For those with a love for the mysterious and magical, the Poe’s Magic Conference takes place this weekend at the Lord Baltimore Hotel. Dive into illusions, readings, and everything Edgar Allan Poe in the heart of downtown through Sunday. Also at the historic Lord Baltimore, tonight brings the Caribbean Rooftop Party to the LB Skybar—think tropic cocktails, city views, and island beats under the stars, as featured by the Waterfront Partnership.

If you’re a Bruno Mars fan, 24K MAGIC, a high-energy tribute concert, lights up the Horseshoe Casino from 8 to 10 tonight.

For music lovers, the Baltimore Museum of Art is hosting “Candlelight: 90s Unplugged” and a beautiful tribute to Whitney Houston this weekend in the Meyerhoff Auditorium—imagine iconic music surrounded by soft candlelight.

Sports fans, the Orioles play at Camden Yards with a special Jim Palmer replica jersey giveaway. Camden Yards always buzzes when the O’s are in town and today’s no different, according to Visit Maryland.

Curious about wildlife? The Maryland Zoo is throwing a unique Zoo Snooze sleepover tonight—families can stay overnight, enjoy games, activities, dinner, and breakfast, then wake to the sounds and sights of the zoo as it opens.

Foodies, Power Plant Live hosts the Maryland Vegan Eats Summer Fest all weekend, with dozens of vendors, cooking demos, live music, and an incredible variety of plant-based dishes.

Today at Rash Field, the Waterfront Partnership invites you to a wildlife gardening session—learn all about local bugs and butterflies with urban ecologists. Stay for Sunset Jams tonight, featuring Banda Guerrerense bringing authentic Mexican music and a dance party right on the waterfront.

This week, fans of alternative and rock music will want to grab tickets for Nine Inch Nails at CFG Bank Arena on the 26th. Also, plan ahead for next weekend’s Billie Holiday Music and Arts Festival on August 30th—this free event at the Robert C. Marshall Recreation Center is a celebration of the legendary jazz singer’s legacy with live music, art, and food, highlighted in Baltimore Magazine’s August picks.

For families, Wild Water Splash Days start August 30th at the Maryland Zoo, promising splash pads, water slides, and bounce houses. Plus, the Miryokucon anime and Japanese culture festival will run August 29th through the 31st at the Lord Baltimore Hotel.

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Baltimore listeners, get ready for an action-packed week, because this city is humming with events that promise something for everyone, whether you are a die-hard music lover, a foodie, culture seeker, or just on the hunt for some late-summer fun. Here is your detailed guide on what to do in Baltimore through this weekend.

Start your Thursday night off with classic country karaoke and dancing at Creative Alliance on Eastern Avenue where you can channel your inner country star with a live band. For fans of stand-up, tonight and Friday at CFG Bank Arena feature Nate Bargatze and his Big Dumb Eyes World Tour, offering up laughs with one of comedy’s fastest rising stars. Over in Hampden, enjoy Monica Ikegwu’s hyper-realistic portrait exhibition at Galerie Myrtis, open Wednesday to Saturday, just in case you are in the mood to feed your creative soul according to Baltimore Magazine.

Friday keeps the fun rolling. Union Craft Brewing hosts comedian Ryan Donahue who has appeared on HBO and Jimmy Kimmel, promising comedy and craft brews. If you are looking for a more unique nightlife experience, Baltimore Soundstage will be transformed into Nevermore Academy for the Rave N Dance. It is all about dark and whimsical Wednesday Addams-style fashion, pulsing DJ sets, and themed cocktails, running late into the night. For lovers of the mysterious and magical, Poe’s Magic Conference kicks off Friday and runs through Sunday at the Lord Baltimore Hotel, bringing together illusionists and mind readers from all over as listed by Visit Baltimore.

Saturday and Sunday are crammed with options. Families and animal lovers can have an unforgettable night in the wild at the Maryland Zoo’s Zoo Snooze overnight campout, complete with dinner, breakfast, games, and fascinating animal encounters. For foodies and those curious about plant-based cuisine, Power Plant Live! hosts the Maryland Vegan Eats Summer Fest all weekend long with more than thirty vendors, live cooking shows, vibrant music, and loads of samples, according to Baltimore Fishbowl.

Power Plant Live! is also welcoming live entertainment, and if you are looking for top-notch music, the Summer Concert Series at the Ivy Bookshop brings families together for stories and lullabies set to music. Or catch Candlelight concerts at the Baltimore Museum of Art, spotlighting the best of 90s hits unplugged and tributes to Whitney Houston in a candlelit setting.

Art aficionados, The Peale is displaying archival works from the next generation of Baltimore artists—drop by for a free glimpse at what’s next in local creativity. And for the baseball fans, do not miss the Orioles at Camden Yards with a special Jim Palmer replica jersey giveaway.

Finally, wrap up your weekend at Everyman Theatre with the opening of August Wilson’s The Piano Lesson, kicking off a month-long celebration of the playwright’s iconic work. The best part is the Sunday opening is pay-what-you-choose, perfect if you want stellar theater on a modest budget.

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Pedal On The Point kicks off the morning with an energizing outdoor cycling session set against the Baltimore waterfront, running from 7:30 to 9:30 at Point Park and featuring high-energy music, local vendors, goodie bags, and giveaways, as detailed by the Waterfront Partnership. For listeners who love paddling, the 10th Annual B’more SUP Cup races into the Inner Harbor, bringing together the paddle community for the first SUP race ever held on these waters, with all types of paddle craft welcome and an after-party to keep the vibes going.

The Maryland Science Center at the Inner Harbor transforms into a playground for science lovers with Mess Fest all weekend. Expect to get gloriously messy alongside eruptive experiments, mural painting, and hands-on goo, slime, and sticky science. Baltimore Fishbowl notes this year is extra fun, celebrating the center’s big 50th anniversary with a 50-bottle Mentos and Coke eruption.

Sagamore Spirit Distillery invites whiskey lovers and dog enthusiasts to Whiskey on the Waterfront, a partnership with BARCS from noon to 6 p.m. The Wags and Whiskey edition promises live music, food trucks, and whiskey cocktails along the water.

For live music fans, Keystone Korner hosts Chrisette Michele, the two-time Grammy-winning vocalist, tonight at 1350 Lancaster Street. Further north, Star Bright Farm brings back local favorite, Whiskey Feathers Band, for an open-air sunset concert that blends rock and Americana from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Project X Baltimore turns up the heat with the city’s biggest outdoor party at Gargolas Lounge on Potee Street from 10 p.m. until late into Sunday.

On the cultural side, the Baltimore Toy Theater Festival at Le Mondo offers innovative puppetry and storytelling today, while the Feeley’s BBQ at the Irish Railroad Workers Museum brings local history and food together in a laid-back setting. R. House gets quirky with the annual Mr. Boh Lookalike Competition, always a crowd favorite. Theater lovers won’t want to miss “Canton Waterfront,” a new play at Baltimore Center Stage, following the Shek family across generations and continents.

Sunday brings Yoga on a Yacht with Cruises on the Bay at the Finger Piers, for those listeners who want to stretch out over the water. Bachata Rosa at Stem & Vine offers a dance-filled evening, while An die Musik presents the Irish Music School’s Nathan Gourley and Laura Fedderse for traditional music lovers. Sunday morning, Power Plant Live! throws open its doors for the all-day Mimosa Festival, where specialty bubbly brunches and top DJs create a multicolored, citrus-charged celebration, as highlighted by Visit Baltimore.

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Listeners, if you are in Baltimore today and looking for something unforgettable, you are in the right place. Thursday night is shining brightest at M&T Bank Stadium with the 2025 Best of Baltimore Party. According to Baltimore Magazine, this marks the golden 50th anniversary of their iconic Best Of issue, and they are celebrating big from 6 to 11 PM on the stadium's Club Level. Expect craft cocktails, specialty beers, wine tastings from top local restaurants, live music, and a glittering city view. Parking is covered, so dress up in your golden-hour best and prepare for an experience Baltimoreans buzz about year-round.

Culture seekers have even more to explore today. Baltimore Clayworks is hosting two exhibitions, Conscientious Objectification and Shape, Shift & Mend, from 9 to 4. Over at the Port Discovery Children’s Museum, families will love play-inspired exhibits from morning till night. If classic art is more your speed, the Baltimore Museum of Art has highlights through the afternoon, while Annapolis Maritime Museum offers evening programs for maritime buffs.

For something truly offbeat, take to the water at 7 PM with the Baltimore Water Taxi, where Highwire Improv unleashes a hilarious Baltimore Holy S#!T comedy tour. According to the event listing, you will be treated to a raucous, laugh-filled historic tour, guaranteed to leave you in stitches and seeing Charm City in a whole new way.

As we charge into the weekend, Friday night brings saxophone mastery to Keystone Korner with Billboard chart-topper Doc Martin, plus Katy Perry’s Lifetimes Tour electrifying CFG Bank Arena. If country music gets your boots tapping, Parmalee headlines Hot Country Nights at Power Plant Live.

Saturday, the Maryland Science Center explodes with its annual Mess Fest, packing in wild science, a 50-bottle Mentos and Coke eruption, and hands-on mess-making that’s fun for all ages. Also on Saturday, Sagamore Spirit Distillery hosts Whiskey on the Waterfront from noon to 6. Their Wags and Whiskey edition partners with BARCS for an afternoon of whiskey cocktails, food trucks, and live music—all for a good cause, and dog-friendly, too.

Craving nightlife? Saturday night is for Project X Baltimore at Gargolas Lounge, reportedly the biggest outdoor party of the summer. Doors open late, energy stays high until 2 AM, and attendees must be 18 and older.

Sunday, the good times keep rolling with Yoga on a Yacht setting sail at 11 AM, and the Mimosa Festival at Power Plant Live starting at 11 sharp. Later, experience authentic Irish fiddle at An die Musik with the Baltimore Irish Music School’s featured performance, or wind down at Ottobar with James BonTempo and The Truth Tables.

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Baltimore listeners, your August weekend is packed with unique events that showcase Charm City’s community spirit, culture, and fun. If you are looking for Saturday morning activities, head over to Baltimore Clayworks for artistic exhibits, running 9 am to 4 pm. The Baltimore Museum of Art and Port Discovery Children's Museum are open from 10 to 5, perfect for a family-friendly outing or a solo stroll surrounded by world-class art and interactive play according to the Baltimore Magazine events calendar.

The 2025 Summers In The 7th Block Party takes place this Saturday from 11 am to 3 pm on Tioga Parkway, as a free community event hosted by Infinite Legacy. Expect food and backpack giveaways, a focus on healthy lifestyles, and an energetic block party vibe. Parking's free at Mondawmin Mall, so bring your family or your whole crew and connect with local neighbors.

Seafood lovers should mark their calendars for Saturday night. The legendary Baltimore Crab Feast kicks off at 7 pm at Martin’s Valley Mansion. Enjoy a four-hour feast with a premium open bar, unlimited steamed crabs, shrimp, classic sides, and desserts. There will be a DJ, music, and dancing—this is your ticket for an all-you-can-eat celebration of local flavor, with optional snow crab legs for those feeling extra festive. Details on the Crab Feast are available at Martin’s Valley Mansion’s event listing.

Music fans should check Zen West for a live performance by Hippnotikka, one of Baltimore’s best original rock bands, playing from 6 to 7 pm Saturday. For those seeking bigger beats, REBELUTION is taking the stage at Level One inside Horseshoe Casino, while hip hop fans can catch Ken Carson’s Lord Of Chaos Tour at Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena.

The weekend fun keeps rolling on Sunday: The Orioles host the Athletics at Camden Yards with a special corduroy cap giveaway for fans attending, as reported by Visit Maryland. If you crave fresh air, consider the Set Sail for School event at Port Discovery Children’s Museum, or dive into hands-on workshops at Manor Mill like Embroidery or Resin Craft for Beginners.

For jazz aficionados, Grammy-winning vocalist Anthony David will pay tribute to Bill Withers at Keystone Korner Baltimore Sunday night. The Jewish Museum of Maryland is showing Modernisms, for those interested in art and history, and Guilford Hall Brewery is hosting 'Profs & Pints: The History of Plastic Surgery,' offering a unique blend of education and socializing.

Looking ahead, later in August brings even more excitement with a Nevermore Academy themed rave at Baltimore Soundstage, Maryland Vegan Eats Summer Fest at Power Plant Live, and shows from Nine Inch Nails and Tate McRae at CFG Bank Arena.

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Listeners, if you're looking for what to do in Baltimore this week and weekend, the city is absolutely jumping with events, food, music, and culture. Here’s your insider guide for August 7th and the days ahead.

Tonight, all eyes are on the Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor, where the World Dance Festival Baltimore 2025 is kicking off at 5 PM. According to Eventbrite, you can expect dance styles from around the globe, performances both dazzling and diverse, and energy that will keep you moving through the night. The festival runs all weekend with workshops and social events, and it’s perfect whether you want to dance or simply take it all in.

Prefer something more artistic? Baltimore Clayworks has its Conscientious Objectification exhibition open from 9 AM to 4 PM today. If you're looking for a family activity, the Port Discovery Children’s Museum is open until 9 PM, and the Baltimore Museum of Art invites you to explore until 8 PM tonight—don’t miss their collection, which boasts the largest trove of Henri Matisse artworks in the world.

Nature lovers, check out the Oregon Ridge Nature Center this evening, or cruise the Inner Harbor with the Baltimore Water Taxi for unbeatable skyline and waterfront views, as highlighted by Baltimore.org. Of course, you could head to Patterson Park for laid-back scenery, or the National Aquarium if you’d like to get close to sharks in the Blacktip Reef and Shark Alley.

Tomorrow, jazz aficionados will love the Aaron Irwin Trio plus Derrick Michaels Quartet at An die Musik. Comedy fans can hit Maryland Art Place for Baltimore’s Best Black Improv Comedy block party. For more interactive fun, Peabody Heights Brewery is hosting an open mic, spotlighting women and queer comics.

Saturday, Mobtown Ballroom & Café is hosting Dancing for Our Neighbor: A Dance Party Funraiser, while over at Manor Mill, Jacob Jolliff brings his bluegrass stylings for a concert and conversation in the evening.

Sunday, craft lovers can join a resin art class at Manor Mill or unwind at Guilford Hall Brewery with a talk on the history of plastic surgery. Art exhibits continue at The Peale and at the Jewish Museum of Maryland, where the Modernisms exhibition offers a thoughtfully curated display.

And that’s just scratching the surface. Baltimore Magazine reminds us that, coming up later in August, you can look forward to the Maryland Vegan Eats Festival at Power Plant Live, a Tate McRae concert at CFG Bank Arena, and all-ages fun at the Maryland Zoo’s Wild Water Splash Days.

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Baltimore is bursting with energy this week, so listeners looking for fun will have no shortage of amazing events. Kicking things off tonight, sail into Thursday with Karaoke Night on the Pirate Ship in Fells Point from 7 to 9 PM courtesy of Urban Pirates. Belt out some classics as you cruise the harbor, and don’t miss the vibrant harbor lights from a truly unique vantage point. If you love live music under the stars, tonight at 7 PM you can catch a special performance from the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra at Boordy Vineyards. Bring a picnic, enjoy local wines, and take in the powerful sounds of the full orchestra in a relaxed outdoor setting.

Those feeling a bit more mellow tonight can check out Candlelight: Tribute to Lauryn Hill at The Collective Encore from 9 to 10:30 PM. This isn’t your typical concert – the Kennedy String Quartet reimagines Lauryn Hill’s hits beneath a soft glow of hundreds of candles, creating a serene and soulful atmosphere.

Friday and Saturday, explore Baltimore Clayworks for fresh art shows like Conscientious Objectification and Shape, Shift & Mend, showcasing cutting-edge ceramic works that span the spectrum from playful to poignant. If immersive science and music are your jam, the Maryland Science Center hosts Music Under the Dome Friday night, setting the trippy tunes of the Grateful Dead’s American Beauty album to cosmic imagery inside the planetarium, complemented by happy hour drinks and special hands-on demonstrations.

Saturday brings a taste of festival flair with the Baltimore Birth Festival at Patterson Park starting at 10 AM. Celebrate new families and community with food, local vendors, and activities for kids. Early risers can join the Mandela Day Rise and Run in Fells Point, celebrating community and peace with a scenic run along the waterfront.

Just want to cool off? National Ice Cream Day is on Sunday at Port Discovery Children’s Museum, featuring free ice cream samples and games for the whole family. Art lovers should visit the Walters Art Museum to catch the Sondheim Finalists Exhibition, featuring new works from top regional artists all weekend long.

No stay in Baltimore is complete without savoring the buzzing summer vibes along the waterfront. Wander through Fells Point and Harbor East, where pop-up concerts and street performers create a festival spirit after dark. Make memories on the Pirate Ship, under candlelight, or catching open-air symphonies – it’s all happening in Baltimore.

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Listeners, if you are looking for the very best ways to enjoy Baltimore this weekend and into the week ahead, get ready for a jam-packed schedule bursting with music, food, art, sports, and culture all across the city.

Tonight, Saturday, July 26, don’t miss the iconic Baltimore Crab Feast at Martin’s Valley Mansion. From 7 to 11 PM, enjoy an all-you-can-eat seafood buffet with unlimited steamed hard shell crabs, crab cakes, shrimp, fried chicken, and a premium open bar, plus a live DJ and dancing. It’s a true Charm City tradition and tickets go fast. Martin’s Valley Mansion sets the stage for this ultimate Maryland feast, so plan to arrive hungry.

Live music lovers are in for a treat tonight with Several Species: The Pink Floyd Experience performing courtesy of WTMD and the Charles McPherson Quintet celebrating his 86th birthday at Keystone Korner. For those seeking something theatrical, Chesapeake Shakespeare Company’s “It’s The Comedy of Errors, Hon!” continues with unique local outdoor performances, transforming the Bard’s classic into a Baltimore love letter. Meanwhile, “Girls Night: The Musical” brings laughter and flair to the M&T Bank Exchange. Over at the BMA Lexington Market, Linnea Poole leads a heartfelt floral workshop and poetry session celebrating Baltimore’s beauty at 1 PM, completely free.

Families, check out Play Like a Pro Weekend at Port Discovery Children’s Museum from 10 AM to 5 PM, both today and Sunday. You’ll find interactive athletic challenges and games that put a spotlight on Baltimore’s sports legacy—a don’t-miss for kids of all ages according to Visit Baltimore.

If you’re longing for visual arts, the Baltimore Museum of Art wraps up its watershed exhibitions this weekend, including “Watershed,” exploring landscape and water in Dutch art, and the Baker Artist Awards exhibit, which spotlights the city’s creative champions. Both shows are free to enjoy and open through Sunday.

The fun rolls on Sunday, July 27, with Law & Order SIU: Special Improv Unit at Motor House—a comedy show sure to keep everyone entertained. Concertgoers can catch a moving tribute to Otis Redding, Sam Cooke, and David Ruffin at Keystone Korner.

Looking into the week, Tuesday, July 29, enjoy wellness and community at Tempo at Twilight’s scenic Mount Vernon run, led by a certified coach and followed by refreshments and wellness info up at Hotel Revival’s Topside.

That’s just a taste of what’s making Baltimore shine this week. Whether you crave crabs, concerts, comedy, or culture, there’s a seat waiting for you somewhere in Charm City.

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Listeners, Baltimore is buzzing this week with a vibrant lineup of can't-miss events, so whether you are a local or just visiting, there is something for everyone.

Tonight, head to Baltimore Soundstage for the 2000's Sip n Paint Karaoke night, happening from 7 to 10 pm. This interactive evening blends laid-back painting with throwback hits and karaoke, all in classic Soundstage style, so get ready to unleash your creative side.

This Saturday, July 26, there's a citywide celebration of art and music. At 1 pm, join artist Linnea Poole at BMA Lexington Market for A Love Song to Baltimore, a free floral workshop and poetry reading in honor of Baltimore’s resilience and beauty. For those who enjoy live theater, Chesapeake Shakespeare Company’s Shakespeare Beyond continues its run with “It’s The Comedy of Errors, Hon!”—a mobile, outdoor adaptation popping up at various city locations. Details can be found on the Chesapeake Shakespeare Company website.

Water lovers, Fluid Movement presents its dazzling water ballet, themed around banned books, Saturday and Sunday at multiple locations. This annual dance spectacle is famously full of color, splash, and Baltimore personality. Showtimes and tickets are available through Fluid Movement’s website.

Music enthusiasts should not miss the Charles McPherson Quintet’s 86th Birthday Celebration with Terell Stafford, Jeb Patton, David Wong, and Billy Drummond, Saturday night at Keystone Korner Baltimore on Lancaster Street. If you want more beats, dancehall superstar Vybz Kartel performs live at CFG Bank Arena July 26, according to Visit Baltimore.

On Sunday, July 27, take the family to Peabody Heights Brewery for the Baltimore Record Bazaar Summer Show, noon to 6 pm. Enjoy a family-friendly afternoon with more than 35 record vendors, DJ sets, and plenty of cold drinks. Or drop by the Charm City Seafood Fest along the waterfront for delicious local seafood, kid-friendly fishing demos, honeybee exhibits, touch tanks, and live music. The fun starts at noon and ramps up with family activities from 3 to 7 pm.

Culture lovers can enjoy ongoing exhibits at the Baltimore Museum of Art including Watershed, which explores the artistic impact of water on early modern Dutch art, and the Baker Artist Awards exhibition featuring works deeply rooted in Baltimore identity. Museum admission is free.

Looking ahead, wellness seekers can jump into yoga or boot camp sessions at the Baltimore Peninsula, and kids can join Dream Big, Play More Summer Camp at Port Discovery Museum, with hands-on STEAM adventures starting next week.

Whether you are dancing in the park, savoring Maryland crabs, or soaking in local art and music, this week in Baltimore is packed with energy, creativity, and classic summer charm.

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