Here’s everything you should do this weekend in Baltimore

After a prolonged stretch of cold temperatures and snow fall, Mother Nature will be blessing Charm City with temperatures in the 50s and a lack of precipitation (*knocks on wood*). Take advantage of the break from the recent winter rut and explore the city. Here’s everything you should do in Baltimore this weekend:

Friday – Sunday

Baltimore Restaurant Week

If you have yet to participate in Baltimore Restaurant Week, there is still plenty of time to take advantage of this great deal. The promotion runs through Sunday night (which leaves a total of 6 lunches and dinners!) to decide where to feast. Having trouble finding something on the menu? Check out our list detailing our Top 10 picks for Restaurant Week!

Crossing Borders at the Baltimore Museum of Art

In the first exhibit to highlight its rare collection of prints and drawings, the Baltimore Museum of Art has put together a collection of work from 20th Century Mexican artists. The 30 pieces in this exhibit focus on the sweeping changes in Mexican politics, culture, and society. The exhibit runs through March 11.

LaxCon

For the lax bro in your life, the US Lacrosse Convention returns to Baltimore again this year. The three-day convention features clinics, speakers, and plenty of networking opportunities for fans and those in the sporting industry.

Friday

Honoring Edgar Allen Poe’s 209th Birthday

Join other Poe fans for an evening apple cider toast to the life, legacy, and literature of Baltimore’s famed storyteller.

Performance Night at the Cardinal

Calling all hipsters and record loves! Cardinal Art Gallery is hosting a night of performances and presentations featuring The Vinyl Vagabonds, Vaunita Goodman, and Neil Feather. Support the local art and music scene by stopping by on Friday evening.

Sunbathers (US) at the 8×10

The Baltimore indie pop band headlines a triple-bill at the 8×10 featuring Wyland and Luke O’Brien on the undercard. I recommend grabbing a bite to eat at The Local Fry (It’s delicious, BYOB, and 400 ft from the venue) before enjoying a night of catchy, fun indie pop.

Saturday – Sunday

Mini Hip Hop Museum Grand Opening

If I told a joke about 90s rap, I think it would be a Big Pun…. But in all seriousness, the mini hip hop museum opens this weekend at the Sand Gallery, and all fans from Mumble Rap to the Golden Era need to know about it. The opening event will feature rare vinyls, vintage merch, and old magazines in addition to panel discussions, trivia, and debates.

Saturday

Baltimore Women’s March 2018

On the one-year anniversary of the largest single-day protest in United States history, the Women’s March returns to Baltimore to continue the work and resistance started last year. This year’s focus is on increasing voter turnout to support candidates with policies promoting racial justice, access to health care, and rights opportunities for women. City Mayor Catherine Pugh, City Health Commissioner Dr. Leana Wen, Senator Ben Cardin, Marilyn Mosby, and Zainab Chaudry, a spokeswoman and chief of Maryland operations for the Council on American-Islamic Relations, are among the local leaders are expected to speak at the protest.

Coffee and Beer Tasting at Union Craft Brewing

Union Craft Brewing is partnering with Vent Coffee Roasters to release three new coffee-beer collaborations (AM Gold, Coffeehaus, and Pajama Pants), and visitors will have the opportunity to participating in complimentary tastings on Saturday. Beer and whole been coffee will be available for sale with a portion of the proceeds going to support Baltimore refugee work.

Comedy Benefit Show for the Women’s March

Do you want to march for social and political change? Do you like to laugh? Do you like to support local female comedians? Then it sounds like the comedy benefit show for the Baltimore Women’s March is where you should be on Saturday night. Joe Squared is hosting the benefit with 100% of donations going to the Women’s March. Performers include: Naomi Karavani, Denise Taylor, Bunny Themelis, Paris Sashay, Franqi French, Jessica Murphy Garrett

and Pearl Rose.

Game Day at Mount Vernon Marketplace

This Saturday Mount Vernon Marketplace is hosting a market-wide board game party with games provided by participating vendors. There will also be a series of special menu items for visitors to warm up from the cold. The full list of games and sponsoring vendors: Scrabble (Taps Fill Station), Cards Against Humanity (Juniper Culinary Apothecary), backgammon, chess, a checkers (Cultured), Yahtzee (Between2Buns), Wii Mario Kart (Pinch), Giant Jenga and Twister (The Local Oyster).

Free Open House and Fitness Classes

It’s officially the third weekend of “New Year, New Me,” but if you have yet to get on the New Year’s Resolution grind, a free fitness class in may be just what you need. Federal Hill fitness is opening their doors with four free group fitness classes on Saturday morning.

Sunday

The Breakfast Club at the Senator

Sunday kicks off a 3-day run of the 80s classic at The Senator in Towson. The 10 AM showing costs $7 for guests.

Listening Party 21: The Jazz Influence on Steely Dan

Just in case the earlier music events were not hipster enough… The Baltimore Kissa Society hosts the 21st installment of the listening party, an event where music lovers can gather to listen to vinyl recordings of jazz records.

Wine and Chocolate Pairing at Butchers Hill Society

Wine? Chocolate? Por que no los dos? Drop by the Butchers Hill Society and spoil your sweet tooth with a class on pairing delicious wines with decadent chocolates.