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It isn’t easy to sum up any place with just a few words, but that’s even more true for a city like Baltimore. It’s multifaceted, with so much personality and diversity that can’t be captured so simply. It’s such a special place that you really won’t get it until you visit. And when you do, you’ll leave with a whole new perspective. Baltimore is full of surprises, steeped in history (home of the birthplace of our national anthem!) and culture, from the gritty graffiti alley to the vast collections at our art museums. Plus one-of-a-kind events, an unexpected food scene and plenty of gorgeous views. Come see for yourself – you won’t get it til you get here.

  • Four people walking along the sidewalk in Fell's Point. Two are standing on a bench.
    paddle boat
  • Woman putting record on turntable
  • Natasha's Just Brittle
    man playing trumpet
  • View of Baltimore's city skyline.
    Streetlamp sign
  • A mural of Billie Holiday is shown on the Royal Theater wall
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    Our Warm Welcome Pledge

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    This Weekend
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    Friday
    September
    4
    Live Jazz & Wine Tasting ::: Luther S. Allison sextet
    402 N Howard St.
    Friday
    September
    4
    10th Annual Baltimore Comedy Festival - Friday Showcase
    Maryland Center for History and Culture
    610 Park Ave.
    Friday
    September
    4
    Exhibition | Even Our Oddkin
    Towson University Center for the Arts
    7700 Osler Drive
    Friday
    September
    4
    Acoustic Fridays at Bird in Hand
    Bird in Hand Coffee & Books
    11 East 33rd Street
    Friday
    September
    4
    10th Annual Baltimore Comedy Festival - Night 1
    Maryland Center for History and Culture
    610 Park Ave.
    Friday
    September
    4
    Opening Reception: Madeleine Benavent
    Baltimore Art Gallery
    955 W 36th Street
    Friday
    September
    4
    First Friday Comedy
    Highlandtown Main Street
    518 S. Conkling St.rn4th floorrnThe Garment Building
    ng: 08:00 PM
    Saturday
    September
    5
    Charm City Live
    War Memorial Plaza
    100 Holliday Street
    12:00 PM to 9:00 PM
    Saturday
    September
    5
    Kacey Musgraves - Middle of Nowhere Tour
    CFG Bank Arena
    201 W. Baltimore St.
    Saturday
    September
    5
    Jeff Bradshaw Birthday Celebration ft. Tom Browne
    Keystone Korner Baltimore
    1350 Lancaster St.
    06:00 PM to 10:30 PM
    Saturday
    September
    5
    10th Annual Baltimore Comedy Festival - Saturday Showcase
    Maryland Center for History and Culture
    610 Park Ave.
    Saturday
    September
    5
    Natural Dyes Workshop at Blue Light Junction
    Blue Light Junction Studio and Color Lab
    209 Mc Allister St
    Saturday
    September
    5
    New Mom's Morning with Common Tone Music and Pura Vida Lactation
    The Ivy Bookshop
    5928 Falls Road
    Saturday
    September
    5
    10th Annual Baltimore Comedy Festival - Night 2
    Maryland Center for History and Culture
    610 Park Ave.
    Saturday
    September
    5
    Hindsight [DLX] Vinyl Release Show
    In The Dark Circus Arts
    861 Washington Boulevard
    Saturday
    September
    5
    Mystique Live Jazz w/ Sam Farthing Trio
    Mystique Barrel Brewing and Lager House
    912 Washington Blvd
    Saturday
    September
    5
    Don't Tell Comdey
    Secret Location
    Saturday
    September
    5
    Labor Day Weekend Brunch!
    Hard Rock Cafe
    601 E. Pratt St.
    Saturday
    September
    5
    Make a Pasta Mosaic Workshop
    ArtEasy Studio
    1539 Light Street
    Saturday
    September
    5
    Wine in the Wilderness Presented by Baker Donelson
    Maryland Zoo In Baltimore
    1 Safari Pl.rnDruid Hill Park
    05:30 PM to 09:00 PM
    Sunday
    September
    6
    Bryson Tiller: The Neo Trapsoul Tour
    CFG Bank Arena
    201 W. Baltimore St.
    Sunday
    September
    6
    Bryson Tiller: The Neo Trapsoul Tour
    CFG Bank Arena
    201 W. Baltimore St.
    Sunday
    September
    6
    Tribute to James Brown with Greg Cooper
    Keystone Korner Baltimore
    1350 Lancaster St.
    Sunday
    September
    6
    Avraham Rosenblum & LevSoul – An Evening of Acoustic Jewish Music
    MMAE Hebrew Congregation
    7000 Rockland Hills Drive
    Sunday
    September
    6
    Family Sundays at Oriole Park
    Oriole Park at Camden Yards
    333 West Camden Street
    Sunday
    September
    6
    Friends of Early Music Present: A Homeland We Carry
    St. David's Episcopal Church
    4700 Roland Ave.
    Sunday
    September
    6
    Live Podcast Recording Event with Getting Personal with Plant Medicine
    917 Cathedral Street