Here’s Everything You Should Do in Baltimore This Weekend:

Friday

10x10x10 Festival at Fells Point Corner Theater

Don’t worry, it’s not a math problem. It’s way better! 10x10x10 is an annual festival of 10-minute plays, and has quickly become a staple of the Baltimore theater community. The Fells Point Corner Theater opens the 3-week long run on Friday night by kicking off the initial show of the series. Tickets are expected to sell out, so make plans on Friday evening to experience one of Baltimore’s coolest new traditions.

Drapetomania: The Strong Urge to Escape Opening Exhibit at Waller Gallery

The Waller Gallery is hosting local artist Nia Hamilton’s first solo exhibition highlighting photography within Afro-Latin communities. The name drapetomania is taken from an antiquated medical diagnosis for explaining why slaves desired to escape the plantation. Hamilton’s photography offers an interesting perspective on race by tying modern images back to these old ideas.

Open Gem at The Creative Labs

The monthly open mic event returns to The Creative Labs on Friday night and is looking for local artists and performers! With same-day sign up, it is the perfect opportunity for creatives to perform in front of a new audience, and for spectators to discover local favorites.

Out of Order at Maryland Art Place

The Maryland Art Place is hosting its 21st Annual Spring Benefit Exhibition and Silent Auction. In addition to being legally allowed to drink alcohol, the event is the primary fundraiser for the Maryland Art Space. As one of the most iconic events in the Baltimore Arts Community, do not miss this opportunity to see the City’s best in contemporary art.

The Veranduh Pop-Up at R. House

Who doesn’t love Indian food? Well, probably people who don’t like spices. But that doesn’t really matter in the context of this semantic argument. So the answer is effectively no! Everyone loves Indian food! And to satisfy our collective hunger for Indian food, Veranduh is returning to R. House for another week-long pop-up. Inspired by their recent travels to India, expect lots of traditional favorites along with some new menu items.

Wolf Alice at Rams Head Live

Wolf Alice is a great band. In fact, they are so great that (And this is a 100% true story) I bounced between different Baltimore County Public Library branches searching for their debut EP in 2013. Clearly I would have done almost anything (but pay for the music) to have the .mp3 files on my iPod touch. Going to see them in concert is a lot less time and effort than crate digging at the library. Forget the library. See Wolf Alice in concert.

Saturday

6th Annual Factory Tour at Wockenfuss Candies

Time for a quick history lesson. I’ve been writing these weekend guides every Thursday for the past 12-ish weeks. I’ve looked through hundreds of Facebook events to see what is going on in Baltimore. I try to find events that people are likely to miss, but have a lot of character. I’ve seen a lot of things. But I have never seen an event with more people interested than this Factory Tour at Wockenfuss Candies. Clearly the people love free candy. Spend your afternoon eating free candy.

Geeky Stuff Swap Meet at Baltimore Science Fiction Society

After taking a dip in the mainstream, time to go back to our regularly scheduled programming. Do you have too much geeky stuff just lying around your mother’s basement? Ever wondered what to do with it? Well the Baltimore Science Fiction Society is here save the day (because that’s what happens in science fiction things, right? The hero saves the day?). Visitors and collectors are encouraged to attend their annual swap meet. It’s a great opportunity to buy, sell, or trade between others within Baltimore’s sci-fi niche.

Light City Parade at Baltimore Inner Harbor

Let their be lights! Although some of the festivities have begun throughout various Charm City neighborhoods, the Baltimore Hon Light City Parade kicks off on Saturday night. Let’s be real, does the party doesn’t start until the Baltimore Hon Hive are there.

Loom & Tapesty Workshop at A Workshop of Our Own

Now let’s take a quick intermission to talk to your overly ambitious crafty friend. Ever want to learn basic tapestry techniques and build your own nail-frame tapestry loom? A Workshop of Our Own is here to help with a two-day class that combines weaving and woodworkign. Although participants have the option of signing up for only the weaving portion, it is still a great opportunity to expand your already crafty skillset.

Pop-Up Thrift Store at Arts and Ideas

If the recent stretch of warm weather has you feeling like popping some tags, then head down to Arts and Ideas for their one-day pop-up thrift store! The items have been curated and collected by Arts and Ideas students, ensuring that there is something for everyone. Even better, all things will be priced between $1 – $10.

Science Aglow at The Maryland Science Center

Science is pretty cool. So are things that shine. So I can only imagine how awesome it is when science shines. Luckily the brainiacs at The Maryland Science Center have an answer. As part of the Light City program of events, the event contains family-friend activities and exhibitions on the science of illumination. Whether you’re painting with light, experimenting with long-exposure photography, or using diffraction to distort light, I think it is safe to say, that the event is going to be “lit.”

Second Chance Pop-Up Show at Second Chance

If you exited the article after that terrible pun, I really can’t blame you. If you managed to make it this far, thank you for your service (but I can’t promise it won’t happen again). Anywho, Second Chance is hosting their first ever pop-up show on Saturday (shoutout to that unintentional wordplay) with local artists, vendors, makers, and creators. A portion of vendor fees will be allocated to Second Chance’s Workforce Development Program, which provides job training to those interested in the building industry. There’s plenty of reasons to spend Saturday afternoon shopping and supporting some of Baltimore’s best local vendors.

Sunday

4th Annual Apples to Apple Cider Competition at Blue Pit BBQ & Whiskey Bar

Competitive apple cider production? Count me in! On Sunday, Blue Pit BBQ & Whiskey Bar hosts their 4th annual apples to apple cider competition. 20 cider brewers will compete for the title of unofficial world cider grand champion. To keep things fair, all participants will begin with apples and cider provided by Brown’s Orchard. Tickets to the event include unlimited tastings so it’s the perfect event to stay cool on a warm Sunday!

Fells Point Light Festival

Take a nice weather day, then add in a popular neighborhood. Take that combination, and then sprinkle in a dash of outdoor art exhibits. What does that make? Well, of course, it is is the Fells Point Light Festival. Enjoy light installations and displays by local artists, live “glow” painting, music, beverages, and much more. Different ticket packages are available for this family-friendly event.

Light City Makerspace Workshop at 3 Bean Coffee

There’s already a lot of Light City fun happening throughout the city, but 3 Bean Coffee is getting in on the action with their Light City Makerspace. The event is a workshop where you can create glowing objects by combining conductive media, electric components, and other craft materials! There will also be discussion and demonstrations on contemporary artists integrating modern materials with traditional art techniques.