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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.
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  • Woman putting record on turntable
  • Natasha's Just Brittle
    man playing trumpet
  • View of Baltimore's city skyline.
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  • A mural of Billie Holiday is shown on the Royal Theater wall
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    This Weekend
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    Friday
    August
    7
    MANILOW: The Last Baltimore Concert
    CFG Bank Arena
    201 W. Baltimore St.
    Friday
    August
    7
    GIVE WITH: A CLLCTIVGive Celebration
    Baltimore Museum of Industry
    1415 Key Hwy.
    Friday
    August
    7
    Django Festival Allstars
    Keystone Korner Baltimore
    1350 Lancaster St.
    Friday
    August
    7
    Marianna Busching (Emma Aragon) with Suzy Vovak: THEY CALLED IT ZEBRA
    Bird in Hand Coffee & Books
    11 East 33rd Street
    Friday
    August
    7
    Stephen Harvey "Golden Hour" Album Release Concert
    An die Musik
    409 North Charles Street
    Friday
    August
    7
    Summer Friday at The Shops at Kenilworth: Baltimore Storytime on the Baltimore Playmats – with author Nancy Patz!
    The Ivy at The Shops at Kenilworth
    800 Kenilworth Dr
    Friday
    August
    7
    Clark Beckham
    Manor Mill
    2029 Monkton Rd.
    08:00 PM to 10:00 PM
    Friday
    August
    7
    Just Wright Free Movie Night
    Irving Luckman Park
    2809 Glen Ave.
    Friday
    August
    7
    Opening Reception: Jessica Berkowitz
    Baltimore Art Gallery
    855 W 36th Street
    Friday
    August
    7
    Harbor Fest by FGG
    Baltimore Convention Center
    1 W. Pratt St.
    Friday
    August
    7
    🎤 Karaoke with Elyscia Jefferson
    Hard Rock Cafe
    601 E. Pratt St.
    Friday
    August
    7
    $15 First Friday Fun Night
    Port Discovery Children's Museum
    35 Market Pl.
    Friday
    August
    7
    Baltimore Holy S#!T: Improv Comedy at the Highwire Center!
    The Highwire Center
    400 S. Conkling St
    Friday
    August
    7
    Friday Fun and Games: Improv Comedy at the Highwire Center!
    The Highwire Center
    400 S. Conkling St
    Friday
    August
    7
    ImprovScape: Improv Comedy at the Highwire Center!
    The Highwire Center
    400 S. Conkling St
    Friday
    August
    7
    Lockbox 3 Fundraver
    Le Mondo
    406 N. Howard St.
    ng: 08:00 PM
    Saturday
    August
    8
    Joe Bonamassa and Gov't Mule
    Pier Six Pavilion
    731 Eastern Ave.
    Saturday
    August
    8
    #BODYTOBMORE BTS in Baltimore Pre-Concert Party
    GameOn Bar+Arcade
    1118 South Charles Street
    Saturday
    August
    8
    The Buzz of the Bizarre: a Charm City Meadworks Curiosity Expo
    Peabody Heights Brewery
    401 E 30th St
    Saturday
    August
    8
    Baltimore Symphony Orchestra: Windborne's Music of Journey
    Meyerhoff Symphony Hall
    1212 Cathedral St
    Saturday
    August
    8
    Django Festival Allstars
    Keystone Korner Baltimore
    1350 Lancaster St.
    Saturday
    August
    8
    The Late Bloomers
    Manor Mill
    2029 Monkton Rd.
    08:00 PM to 10:00 PM
    Saturday
    August
    8
    2026 TTSPAMD Steelpan Music Festival & Awards
    Eager Park
    900 N. Wolfe Street
    Saturday
    August
    8
    $5 5K Family Fun Run
    Druid Hill Park
    Parkie Lakeside Pavilion
    Saturday
    August
    8
    Intro to Leatherworking: Make a Bookmark & Keychain
    Manor Mill
    2029 Monkton Rd.
    10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
    Saturday
    August
    8
    Set Sail for School
    Port Discovery Children's Museum
    35 Market Pl.
    Saturday
    August
    8
    Woodworking 101
    Manor Mill
    2029 Monkton Rd.
    11:00 AM to 02:00 PM
    Saturday
    August
    8
    Earth, Wind & Fire Tribute Band
    Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor
    401 W. Pratt St.
    Saturday
    August
    8
    Joe Bonamassa and Gov't Mule Concert Paddle
    Capital SUP X B'More SUP: Inner Harbor
    400 Key Highway
    Saturday
    August
    8
    Set Sail for School
    Port Discovery Children's Museum
    35 Market Pl.
    Saturday
    August
    8
    TIRZAH's 1st Annual Baltimore2Brasil Concert and Showcase
    Current Space
    421 Tyson St
    Saturday
    August
    8
    RaveFurrest Baltimore
    Le Mondo
    406 N. Howard St.
    ng: 08:00 PM
    Sunday
    August
    9
    Cedric The Entertainer at THE HALL at Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland
    THE HALL at Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland
    7002 Arundel Mills Cir.rn#7777
    Sunday
    August
    9
    Bryan Adams: Roll with the Punches w/ guest Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo
    CFG Bank Arena
    201 W. Baltimore St.
    Sunday
    August
    9
    2-time GRAMMY® Nominated Guitarist Jonathan Butler
    Keystone Korner Baltimore
    1350 Lancaster St.
    05:00 PM to 09:30 PM
    Sunday
    August
    9
    Arirang Tour x Baltimore (AxB) Pre-Concert Karaoke
    The Hub Sakaki Izakaya Bar and Karaoke
    6510 Baltimore National Pike Ste 5B
    Sunday
    August
    9
    ARMYLAND Baltimore - ARIRANG Pre-Concert Party
    Checkerspot Brewing Company
    1421 Ridgley St.
    Sunday
    August
    9
    BTS Army Night : Pre-Concert Party (18+)
    Baltimore Soundstage
    124 Market Place
    Sunday
    August
    9
    BTS Baltimore ARIRANG Party!
    Peabody Heights Brewery
    401 E 30th St
    Sunday
    August
    9
    BTS World Tour Pre-Concert Cupsleeve Event
    BoBaPoP Tea Bar - Baltimore
    1114 Light St
    Sunday
    August
    9
    Noraebang Night - K-Pop Karaoke
    Max's Taphouse
    737 S. Broadway
    08:00 PM to 11:00 PM
    Sunday
    August
    9
    Black & Bora Cookout (18+)
    Address Shared After RSVP
    Sunday
    August
    9
    BTS Army Meetup at Motte
    Motte Restaurant & Bar
    1 N Haven St
    Sunday
    August
    9
    Common Tone Kids' Music at The Ivy Bookshop: August Mini Music Session
    The Ivy Bookshop
    5928 Falls Road
    Sunday
    August
    9
    Lou Joseph | Hotel Indigo Reception
    Hotel Indigo
    24 West Franklin St
    Sunday
    August
    9
    Maryland Opera Camp Final Performance
    Church of the Redeemer
    5603 North Charles Street
    Sunday
    August
    9
    Profs & Pints Baltimore: Fairy Tales and the Body
    Guilford Hall Brewery
    1611 Guilford Ave.
    Sunday
    August
    9
    Thomas Schinabeck Quartet
    An die Musik
    409 North Charles Street