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Multicultural Calendar of Events

African -American Heritage Festival

June 27 - June 29, 2008

The three hottest days of summer are the city's coolest festival. Baltimore's annual celebration of African American culture, history and heritage stretches out over three days of nationally-renowned entertainment, food, art and community at the Camden Yards Sports Complex. Organized each year in celebration of the depth and scope of Black culture, the African American Heritage Festival showcases the history, spirit and strength of Baltimore's African American community and leadership. For a complete and up-to-date listing of featured performers and festival events, visit www.aahf.net

Caribbean Carnival Festival

July 11- July 13

Your summer trip to the islands is as close as Baltimore's Druid Hill Park! The Caribbean Carnival Festival features the foods and culture of the islands, as well as a traditional costumed parade celebrating the carnival traditions of carribean music like soca, reggae and steel drum bands. Experience live international entertainment, elaborate costumes, and the famous hospitality of the Caribbean people.

www.baltimorecarnival.com

Festival of India

May 30 - June 1

The Festival of India provides a feast for the senses, filled with entertainment, and inspiration that will give families a positive and wonderful experience of India. Enjoy a fun-filled program of traditional dance performances, live music, vegetarian feasts, and much more.

www.baltimorekrishna.com

Greek Folk Festival

June 5 - June 8

The festival is hosted by the St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church of Baltimore, Maryland, and is the largest Hellenic festival in theBaltimore-metropolitan region.

Hare Krishna Rathayatra Chariot Parade

International Festival

August 2 & 3

Celebration of Baltimore's cultural diversity with music, dancing and a variety of ethnic foods, and a two-day international soccer competition.

www.promotionandarts.com

Irish Festival

November 7 - November 9

Celebrate your Irish heritage—or just make some up—with traditional Irish foods, dance, entertainment, crafts and, yes, beer during Baltimore's annual Irish Festival at the Maryland State Fair Grounds in the green, rolling hills of County Baltimore.

www.irishfestival.com

Korean American Festival

September 27

A cultural program with traditional dances, tae kwon do demonstrations, games and more.

www.koreansocietyofmd.org

Latino Fest

June 21 - June 22

Experience a lively weekend of Hispanic arts and culture featuring headlined performances by Larry Harlow & His Latin Legends Band, Fania All-Stars Legend "El Judio Maravilloso" and more. Enjoy Hispanic cuisine and more.

www.latinofest.org

Little Italy Open Air Film Festival

July 4 - August 29, Every Friday

Pack your picnic basket and pull up a lawn chair for cinema al fresco at the Little Italy Open Air Film Festival. Each Friday throughout July and August, the Little Italy community welcomes locals and visitors alike to enjoy film classics from Fellini to Moonstruck in a warmly romantic neighborhood setting. The films have a decidedly Italian feel, but the atmosphere is pure Baltimore!

www.littleitalymd.com

Polish Festival

May 30 - June 1

Several of Baltimore's downtown neighborhoods derive their authentic charm and character from the Polish immigrants who helped to settle them generations ago. The culture, delicacies and spirit of these early Baltimoreans is celebrated annually during Baltimore's Polish Festival. Join their descendants and their neighbors for a weekend of food, music, entertainment and fun throughout Patterson Park.

www.promotionandarts.com

Powwow Native American Festival

August 22 - August 24

Enjoy an Intertribal gathering of Native American dancers, drummers, artists, and crafts people at the annual Powwow Native American Festival. Cultural presentations, Native American Dance and Drum Competitions, jewelry, art and the flavors of Native American food are all featured at this unique event.

www.baic.org

Russian Festival

October 18 - 19

The celebration of the Russian community takes place at Holy Trinity Russian Orthodox Church, 1723 East Fairmount Avenue. Visit www.promotionandarts.com for more details.

Ukranian Festival

September 6 - September 7

Celebration featuring dance groups, Ukrainian Cultural Folk Tent, musicians, pierogi/pyrohyeating contest, traditional arts & crafts, Ukrainian beer garden, live music and children's activities.