Here’s everything you should do this weekend in Baltimore

Somehow it’s already the last weekend in February. Granted, it is the shortest month of the year, but it feels like it went by particularly quickly. Although rain is expected throughout the weekend, warm(er) temperatures are here to stay for the immediate future. Go outside and do something fun. Here’s everything you should do in Baltimore this weekend:

Friday – Sunday

American Craft Show at Baltimore Convention Center

It’s never too early to start shopping for holiday presents, right? The American Craft Show converges on Charm City this weekend for three days of festivities featuring over 650 of the nation’s best vendors. There will also be a special exhibit to highlight up-and-coming craft vendors, and learn more about the emerging trends in clothing and home decor. With so many items for sale, remember to call your bank to increase your credit limit before the event.

Friday

Baltimore Square Dance at The Ideal Arts Space

It’s the best party you didn’t know you were missing. A night of square dancing silliness returns to the Ideal Arts Space in Hampden on Friday for a night of old-timey fun and music. No experience is required and all are encouraged to try their hand (or foot) at square dancing. All dances will be taught, and the event is even BYOB.

Friday Night Stargazing at Maryland Science Center

For something a little more celestial, the Maryland Science Center is hosting a night of stargazing with their Alvan Clark & Sons 8″ Refracting Telescope. If you have no idea what the last part of the previous sentence means, don’t worry, I don’t either. I might not be able to tell you about the technical specifics of the telescope, but I can tell you that you will be able to see the moon, planets, and stars with it. More details regarding the specifics of the moon phases and constellations are included in the Facebook event. The event is free and open to the public (weather permitting). It’ll be out of this world.

MICA Grad Show at Riggs and Leidy Gallery

On Friday night, the MICA’s Lazarus Center opens their doors to the general public for the premier of a new gallery display highlighting the works from students in the school’s graduate department. There will also be additional exhibitions and film screenings to complement the new exhibition.

Saturday

Bridge Building Challenge at Baltimore Science Center

Calling all engineers! Dust of your Bachelor of Science and make your way down to the The Baltimore Science Center Saturday morning to participate in a bridge building competition. The challenge is simple: Using only masking tape and newspaper, build a structure capable of supporting various weights. Pre-register in advance to avoid the last minute “stress” of securing a bridge building kit the day of the competition.

Donut Run at Lake Roland

What’s better than running? Donuts. Definitely donuts. But if you’re looking for an excuse to either go running OR eat donuts, then there’s not better place than Lake Roland’s donut run. Participants will be served donuts and hot beverages after completing the trail course.

Light as a Feather at Terraza Stained Glass

What’s the worst part about working with glass? Cutting it can be a “pane” in the ass. For the overly ambitious crafty friend in your life, Terraza Stained Glass is taking the stress out of glass work with their feather making class on Saturday. Using their assortment of colors and textures, participants will leave with a beautiful stained glass feather, while learning more about the fabrication process for stained glass.

Taste Baltimore at Motorhouse

Taste Baltimore is a local culinary exhibition highlighting the best of Charm City’s up-and-coming chefs and creators. Vendors will be serving samples all night long, so visitors will have the opportunity to taste the future of the city’s food scene. There will also be food demonstrations and a cook off between select chefs.

8th Birthday Celebration at Make Studios

Make Studios celebrates their 8th birthday by introducing a new exhibition featuring works by over 30 different artists. With a focus on diversity in style and subject, there should be something for everyone.

Sunday

Filming Event at Illusions

Is this your card? Illusions, the popular magic bar in Federal Hill, needs your help in filming their new magic special. Cameras will be preset throughout the venue to capture audience reactions, and the best part of all, admission to the show is FREE. Sounds too good to be true?? Well don’t worry, there’s nothing up my sleeve! For magic fans, there will be additional emphasis on audience participation, so you may even have the opportunity to be part of the show.

Indigo Dye Party with Wax & Wane Fiber at Trohv

Trohv is fantastic. Trohv is great. And on Sunday, Trohv is hosting an indigo dye party with special guests from Wax & Wane Fiber. Although the event name may also read like the most hipster concert of all time, it’s going to be a DIY exercise in creativity with Trohv providing all the material, tools, and dye for participants. Whether you make a scarf or tapestry, all that matters

Intro to Botany Workshop at B. Willow

Do the recent warm temperatures have you thinking about starting a garden? B. Willow is here to help with their intro to botany workshop on Sunday. The class includes a botany booklet, an airplant, and your choice of a 4″ plant. Imagine that, a class where the textbooks and materials are provided!

Seconds Sale at Baltimore Potter’s Guild

The Seconds Sale at the Baltimore Potter’s Guild is a fancy way of saying that everything in their workshop is half off! The merchandise on sale includes: perfectly imperfect wares, discontinued designs, and left over ceramics from last year. If unique goods and great deals are not enough for you, there will also be free snacks and drinks for shoppers.

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