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Body Worlds 2

BODY WORLDS aims to educate the public about the inner workings of the human body and show the effects of poor health, good health and lifestyle choices. It is also presented in the hopes that it will stimulate curiosity about the science of anatomy. Click here for more information.

March 16, 2008 - June 08, 2008

Maps: Finding Our Place in the World

The Walters Art Museum

Organized by The Field Museum and the Newberry Library, Chicago, this special exhibition will be the most ambitious American exhibition devoted to maps since the great show mounted in Baltimore more than 50 years ago. Visitors will come face-to-face with some of the world's greatest cartographic treasures, not only maps made by great cartographers of the Middle Ages and the age of exploration, but also seldom-seen and exciting artifacts from around the world that will broaden visitors' knowledge of the almost universal human activity of map-making. Click here for more information.

March 16 - June 8, 2008

Baltimore Festival of Maps

Baltimore celebrates all things mapping with a citywide festival during the run of The Walters Art Museum exhibition Maps: Finding Our Place in the World. Beginning on March 16, more than 20 area arts and cultural organizations will present activities and exhibitions exploring the rich history and contemporary interpretations of maps and the mapping process, while offering visitors a unique invitation to discover the diverse neighborhoods and institutions that make Baltimore such an amazing place to visit. The complete schedule of Baltimore Festival of Maps events is available at www.BaltimoreFestivalOfMaps.com.

March 16 - June 8, 2008

Looking through the Lens: Photography 1900-1960

Baltimore Museum of Art Approximately 150 vintage prints by some of the world's best-known 20th century photographers are featured in this exhibition of iconic images by European and American artists such as Man Ray, Alfred Stieglitz, Edward Weston, Paul Strand, Dorothea Lange, and Gordon Parks. Drawn from the BMA's outstanding collection, these rarely shown photographs were produced during a pivotal period in the history of the medium—when photography became fully recognized as an art form. Click here for more information.

May 9 - 17, 2008

Preakness Celebration

All Throughout Baltimore

Enjoy a week full of fun and activities, including the annual Preakness Celebration Parade (May 10) and PeeWee Preakness (May 13) all leading up to the 133rd running of the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course.

Click here for more information and details for all the events.

June 20 - 22, 2008

The AST Dew Tour: Panasonic Open

Camden Yards Sports Complex

It's Back! Returning for a second year, the AST Dew Tour kicks off the summer tour in Baltimore for the Panasonic Open, June 20-22, at the Camden Yards Sports Complex. Enjoy four jam-packed days featuring competitions in skateboarding (vert and park), BMX (vert, park, and dirt) and Freestyle Motocross. Over 150 of the best action sports athletes in the world will be in Baltimore to compete in the competition, including Ryan Sheckler, star of MTV's Life of Ryan, Baltimore's Hometown Hero,Bucky Lasek, Dave Mirra and Nate Adams.

Click here for details and ticket information.

August 9 - 10, 2008

Virgin Mobile Festival 2008

Pimlico Race Course

The Virgin Mobile Festival returns to Baltimore for a third year of great music at Pimlico Race Course on August 9 and 10. Headlining this year's show are The Foo Fighters, Kanye West, Nine Inch Nails, Jack Johnson and Stone Temple Pilots. A complete lineup will be announced soon, so continue to check back. Coming in from out of town for the weekend? Click here for a list of hotel packages available this summer.

Click here for more information and details for all the events.

May 1 - November 2, 2008

Free Daily Guided Walking Tours on Heritage Walk and Mount Vernon Cultural Walk

Tours are led by trained and uniformed Urban Park Rangers weekends in April and daily from May 1 - November 2. Tours start at the Inner Harbor Visitor's Center. Heritage Walk is offered at 10:00 AM. Mount Vernon Cultural Walk is offered at 12 noon.

Please visit www.starspangledtrails.org for more information on Baltimore's Star Spangled Trails or call 443-984-3089 to schedule group tours.

April 30 - December 30, 2008

Local Scenes on the Silver Screen: "Featuring the Wire"

The Baltimore Museum of Industry
The Baltimore Museum of Industry [BMI] presents an exhibit of original artifacts, objects and behind-the-scenes footage from HBO's The Wire and other television and movie productions filmed in Baltimore. The exhibit Local Scenes on the Silver Screen: "Featuring the Wire," will run from April 30, 2008 through December 30, 2008.

Click here to see what series creator, David Simon, has to say about the city and how it inspires all of his work.

Experience 4D Immersion Theater

The National Aquarium in Baltimore
The Aquarium's new Immersion Theater will bring you closer to the sights, sounds, and smells of the action. The theater will be equipped with 4D capabilities, which combine the high-definition drama of a 3D film with special sensory effects such as mist and wind. Click here for more information and to buy tickets online.

Sail Baltimore 2008

Click here to see a list of tall ships and military vessels visiting Baltimore's Inner Harbor this season.

Second Saturday of Each Month

Saturday Morning Funnies

Geppi's Entertainment Museum

On the second Saturday of each month, join us at GEM from 10am-1pm for cartoons, donuts, coffee, activities and games. Each family receives a complimentary Baltimore Sun, complete with the funny pages! Parents can socialize, clip coupons and read the paper while their children enjoy the comics section and all the great activities. Visit www.geppismuseum.com for more information.

April 26, 2008 - October 30, 2008

2008 Cruise Schedule

Download a complete schedule of cruises that will be sailing from Baltimore's South Locust Point Terminal in 2008.