Omigosh you guys! I am overwhelmed by the amount of good stuff going on this week in Baltimore. So many theater and comedy shows to attend! I picked a bad weekend to go to the beach. Please do all the fun things and think of me while I sun myself on the sand. I’m just kidding, the beach is awesome, but so is having so many fun activities in Baltimore.

Monday, July 31

Baltimore Restaurant Week

July 28 – August 6

Baltimore Area Restaurants

Baltimore Summer Restaurant Week will take place July 28 – August 6, 2017! Baltimore is a delicious city. Try somewhere new, grab lunch instead of eating at your desk, have a date night (or three). Restaurants aren’t skimping on the food, instead they are showcasing their chefs and menus in hopes of luring you back as a forever customer. Two-course brunch and lunch menus range from $12-20. Three-course dinner menus range from $20-$35. Reservations are not required to get the deals, but recommended. Visit www.BaltimoreRestaurantWeek.com to see the 100+ restaurants and menus now.

11th Annual Baltimore Improv Festival

July 31-August 6

Single Carrot Theatre

2600 N Howard St, Baltimore

The 11th Annual Baltimore Improv Festival returns with the best talent on the east coast. This year features 7 nights of world-class comedy shows and 2 days of improv workshops for students of all experience levels, all held at the Single Carrot Theatre. The Baltimore Improv Festival features performers from Philadelphia, New York, Washington D.C., Baltimore, and beyond. Come see performances by some of the best in the business.

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Magnificent Monday’s

5PM – 10PM

Birroteca

1520 Clipper Road, Baltimore

Join us every Monday for Happy Hour all night at the bar only. $3 EVO Drafts, $5 Red and White Wine, $5 Wedding Bar Cocktails, $8 Apertivo cocktails.

Baltimore Ceasefire Quilt Workshop

6PM – 9PM

The Motor House

120 W North Ave, Baltimore

FORCE is hosting a quilt workshop in solidarity with Baltimore Ceasefire. Join us and create a quilt square to share your own experiences of survival and witness. Folks can also help create banners and signs for the Baltimore Ceasefire Peace Walk & Vigil.

Stone Meet & Greet

7PM – 10PM

The Brass Tap at The Fitzgerald

1205 West Mt. Royal Avenue, Baltimore

Our friends from Stone Brewing will have their reps in Baltimore on Monday, and they’re coming by The Tap! Come in and meet the brewers!

Snake Cheney // Spirit Week // Portfolio Day // Vayda

8PM – ?

Joe Squared

33 W North Ave, Baltimore

Snake Cheney (TN) –snakecheney.bandcamp.com

Spirit Week (KY) – spiritweek.bandcamp.com

Portfolio Day – https://soundcloud.com/portfolioday/islands

vayda – lizvayda.bandcamp.com

Abbey Adult Game Night

8PM – 10PM

Abbey Burger Bistro

1041 Marshall St, Baltimore

Join us Upstairs for a Night of Fun and Games. Happy Hour Specials and Game Prizes. Must be 21 to Play. Be Prepared to Get Inappropriate 😜 Singles welcomed to join teams 🙂

Free High West Tasting and Happy Hour!

10PM – 1AM

Verde

641 S Montford Ave, Baltimore

Join us monday from 10pm-1am! we will be serving 1/2 priced pizzas. $5 craft cocktails using Highwest as the spirit! Come early and enjoy some free pours and samples while you learn all about the Highwest brand!

Tuesday, August 1

Brewery Feature Tuesday: Harpoon Brewing Company

5PM – 8PM

Hamilton Tavern

5517 Harford Rd, Baltimore

Our weekly brewery feature with Harpoon Brewery. Come on out and celebrate the week of National IPA Day with a classic east coast brewery, meet representatives from the brewery, and enjoy a food special to pair with the beer.

Stone Meet & Greet

5PM – 7PM

Smaltimore- Burgers, Sushi and Craft Beer

2522 Fait Ave, Baltimore

Are you a big fan of Stone Brewing Co.?? If so stop by Smaltimore on Tuesday. We will have four core drafts and one seasonal on from Stone and as an added bonus a few of the brewers will be stopping by for a special meet and greet. If you haven’t had a chance to check out their brewery in Cali and you have some questions, stop on down and pick the brains of some of the best brewers on the west coast. We hope to see you all here!

August Monthly Evening Run

6:30PM – 8:30PM

R. House

301 W 29th St, Baltimore

Looking to run in the evening and make an impact in the process? Come join Back on My Feet for our Monthly Evening Run! The run is free, family friendly, and will occur the first Tuesday of every month! Our Tuesday August 1st run will be our pre-race day kick-off celebration, at our NEW TIME of 6:30PM!

Register for Free Here

Stone Brewery Tap Take Over

7PM – 9PM

Huck’s American Craft

3728 Hudson St, Baltimore

Stone Brewery will be taking over three of our taps on August 1st! A rep from the brewery will be here to answer any questions about each beer. Plus we are serving up our burgers for $3 off!

Craig Coletta

7PM – 8PM

Hotel RL Baltimore Inner Harbor by Red Lion

207 E Redwood St, Baltimore

Craig Coletta speaks about Baltimore: A Tour of the Astonishing Arts Underground.

Build The Wall!, Jane Eyre, Toxic Crew & Lucid!

7PM – 11PM

TheDepot Baltimore

1728 N Charles St, Baltimore

Touring band Jane Eyre coming through with some awesome melodic/post-rock vibes! Bands Playing: Build The Wall! (MD), Jane Eyre (FL), Toxic Crew (NY), and Lucid (MD).

Broadway Live w/CJay

7:30PM – 9:30PM

The Motor House

120 W North Ave, Baltimore

Baltimore’s Broadway meet up for Music, Games, Dance, and Open Mic. Broadway Live celebrates Greater Baltimore’s rich and diverse theater scene featuring a new local company each month. Sign up for the open mic with your song or your scene, grab a friend and get ready to take the stage! Tickets $10 Advance $15 Door.

A LIFE IN WAVES Film+Panel: Jana Hunter, April Camlin, Ami Dang

7:30PM – 9:30PM

Stavros Niarchos Foundation Parkway

5 W North Ave, Baltimore

The Parkway is proud to bring to Baltimore the documentary A LIFE IN WAVES, telling the story of electronic-music pioneer Suzanne Ciani! Following our 7:30pm screening August 1 we’ll have a special post-film discussion about Ciani’s life, work, and influence with Baltimore musicians Ami Dang, April Camlin (Wume), and Jana Hunter (Lower Dens)! A Life in Waves opens Friday, July 28 and screens all week. Panel after the Tuesday August 1st 7:30pm screening only!

Weekly Team Trivia

7:30PM – 10:30PM

The Brass Tap at The Fitzgerald

1205 West Mt. Royal Avenue, Baltimore

Team Trivia Baltimore provides a fun and entertaining night for all those who come to play and enjoy getting together for a great time. Best of all, Team Trivia is FREE TO PLAY!

Dan Blake and The Digging

8PM – ?

An die Musik

409 N Charles St, Baltimore

It isn’t rare for artists to speak of the journey that they have taken in their maturation. It is more impressive when they apply the principles of discovery and challenge into every part of their lives. Saxophonist and composer Dan Blake happens to be just one of those artists who strives to do just that in an effort to make himself a better artist and person.

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Tuesday Trivia

8PM – 10PM

Frank & Nic’s West End Grille

511 W Pratt St, Baltimore

Frank & Nic’s & Charm City Trivia night! Win prizes including gift cards, Frank & Nic’s Shwag, and more!! Taco Tuesday specials all day!

Bingo Part III

8PM – 10PM

Smaltimore- Burgers, Sushi and Craft Beer

2522 Fait Ave, Baltimore

Bingo is back for the summer at Smaltimore! This will be our third bingo night of the Summer and we will be featuring some solid brew from Stone Brewing Co. Each week we will discount drafts from a particular brewery for bingo night, the games will spread across six rounds over two hours with prizes each round and a grand prize for the blackout winner(s). Smaltimore will be providing gift cards and swag to the winners of each round plus some cool prizes from the brewery. This is a free event to play and open to the public, so if you want to get your drink on every other week, play some bingo and win some swag and gift cards come on down August 1st! Just a reminder to come early on Tuesday, we were extremely busy and could not seat all of our guests.

Tongue in Cheek at the Corner in Hampden! w/ Sami Arefin!

9:30PM – 12AM

Corner Restaurant and Charcuterie Bar

850 W 36th St, Baltimore

Tongue in Cheek is back at the Corner in Hampeden for a night of hot jazz music, banjos, fiddles and brass! Sami Arefin is joining us on guitar for all your crazy gypsy picking needs and rumor has it that Luke Chohany may join us later in the evening after his bluegrass jam 🙂 Banjos, Fiddles, Brass, Hot Jazz, Loose Men, Clean Liquor. Tongue in Cheek Jazz Band is Baltimore’s premier Prohibition Party band that honors both tradition and innovation in this classic music. From traditional rag time dances, to Mingus and Monk covers, to the complete Louis Armstrong repertoire, Tongue in Cheek is paving the way for Neo-Traditional American Jazz Music.

Wednesday, August 2

Druid Hill Farmers Market

3:30PM – 7:30PM

Lawn of the Rawlings Conservatory in Historic Druid Hill Park

3100 Swann Drive, Baltimore

Join the us at the Druid Hill Farmers Market for local produce, fresh baked goods, jam, local eggs, fresh prepared foods, crafts, and a full schedule of programming, including live music, free yoga classes, children’s story time, movies and more! These are just a few of the attractions that make the farmers’ market the place to meet with friends, family, and community members each summer. We rely on many community partners and volunteers to bring you the programming that makes our market so special.

Wine Wednesdays

5PM – 10PM

Birroteca

1520 Clipper Road, Baltimore

Nickel Glasses of featured wines with the purchase of any pizza (limit one per pizza). Special Wine Parings. Select $15-$20 Bottles.

ZUMBA Fitness Class @ Eager Park

5:30PM – 6:30PM

Eager Park

Corner of Ashland Ave and N Wolfe St, Baltimore

Dance yourself into shape with Aissa & Iza! Come for a FREE Zumba Fitness Class at Eager Park every Wednesday in July.

Guided Garden Walk

5:30PM – 6:30PM

Cylburn Arboretum Association

4915 Greenspring Ave, Baltimore

Join us for a guided walk around the Cylburn Arboretum. Come learn about the history of Cylburn’s gardens and grounds. Learn about the current upkeep of the gardens. Meet the head gardener, learn more about volunteering, and reconnect with nature. Meet at the Vollmer Visitor Center.

Shelfies Collab Beer Release

6PM – 10PM

Waverly Brewing Company

1625 Union Ave, Baltimore

We teamed up with the fine folks @ Shelfies The Show to create Shelfies The Beer Vol. 1 – NE Pale Ale w/ Azacca, Citra, and Columbus. The beer will flow, the trash talking will happen, then, the hugging begins. Be there or wish you had!

Terrarium Building Workshop

6:30PM – 8PM

B.Willow

220 West 27th, Baltimore

Join us at our workshop table for a fun evening of terrarium building! Choose from a variety of repurposed/vintage glassware, and learn everything necessary to grow healthy tropical plants in an enclosed glass vessel. Workshop attendees will also receive 15% off plants before or after the class. No experience necessary.

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Drag Queen Bingo for AARF

7PM – 10PM

Points South Latin Kitchen

1640 Thames St, Baltimore

Make new friends, bring old friends, play BINGO! Free to play, games start at 7:00. Proceeds from food and drink will help AARF raise money to continue saving animals! Walk-Ins are welcome, but it is BEST to reserve your spot by either calling the restaurant (443) 563-2018 or Buy Tickets Here.

Raven Black, PAIN! , My Enemy Complete , Black Rose

7PM – 12AM

TheDepot Baltimore

1728 N Charles St, Baltimore

Raven Black(Napalm Records) hits Baltimore early August! They bring awesome industrial style metal to the table with an intricate horror look. Intermission tunes provided by DJ Greg Serio!

Bands playing:

Raven Black (CA)

PAIN! (MD) www.facebook.com/paintheband www.painrheband.com

My Enemy Complete (MD)

Black Rose (MD) www.facebook.com/blackrosemd

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Elliot Root with guests TBA at Metro Gallery

7PM – ?

Metro Gallery

1700 N Charles St, Baltimore

Elliot Root with guests TBA.

As Elliot Root began recording their first full-length album, Conjure (out Aug. 25 on E.R. Recordings/Thirty Tigers), the Nashville foursome had the rare opportunity to figure out exactly what kind of band they wanted to be. Their answer: an honest one.

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Summer in the Squares: Classical Revolution Baltimore

7PM – 8:30PM

Mount Vernon Place

699 Washington Place, Baltimore

Kicking off Ambient August: Classical Revolution Baltimore! This adventurous local group plays chamber music in unconventional places – mostly in bars! The goal of Classical Revolution, a national organization begun in San Francisco, is to attract new audiences to the art form, and to empower classical musicians to reach out to their communities. Bring your lawn chair or blanket to enjoy this great FREE evening of music in Mount Vernon Place’s serene West Square.

Public featuring Smantx, Natalie Claro

7:00PM – ?

Ottobar

2549 N Howard St, Baltimore

PUBLIC, Natalie Claro, Smantx.

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Guilt Parade, Soft Grip, Joe Biden +End It:: at Windup

8PM – 11PM

The Windup Space

12 W North Ave, Baltimore

Unregistered Nurse Booking presents:

GUILT PARADE– DC https://guiltparade.bandcamp.com/

SOFT GRIP– Bmore, POP WIG recs https://popwigrecords.bandcamp.com/

JOE BIDEN–ex VPs new gig https://joebiden.bandcamp.com/

END IT– new Baltimore hc, mems of Malicious Code

Salsa y Bachata Wednesdays

8PM – 12:30AM

Sangria Patio Bar

930 North Charles Street, Baltimore

Sangria Patio Bar – the best weeknight dancing in Charm City is at Sangria. Dance Lessons with Brandon $5 per class. 8:00 PM Bachata. 8:45 PM Salsa. Dance with DJ Raj starting 9:30.

Slow Lights split Residency w/ Hustle Souls – Spunilingus

8PM – 1:30AM

The 8×10

10 E Cross St, Baltimore

Slow Lights hosts a split Residency in August at The 8×10. Wednesday, August 2nd, 2017 will feature Hustle Souls and Spunilingus.

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Flow Tribe @ The Sidebar

8PM – ?

The Sidebar

218 E Lexington St, Baltimore

New Orleans’ own fine purveyors of backbone cracking music. Second line brass and Cuban-Caribbean rhythms meld with R&B, soul, rock, and hip-hop beats in high-energy performances that turn every show into a celebration. New Orleans is influence itself, the unparalleled free and easy city weaving its way into track after track of original scores that make up a single definition of sound, which Flow Tribe has dubbed “backbone-cracking music.”

Thursday, August 3

National Oyster Day (No, Make that Weekend!)

Aug 3 at 11 AM to Aug 6 at 11:59 PM

Mt. Washington Tavern

5700 Newbury St, Baltimore

It’s National Oyster Day August 5 but the team at the Mt. Washington Tavern believes oysters deserve more than just one measily day to call their own. So, they’ve extended the national holiday – you can do that right? Join them Thursday, Aug 3 – Sunday, Aug 6 and imbibe in local Flying Dog brews paired with the perfect oysters, slurp ‘em raw, try a tasting flight of oysters from various waters across the globe or, enjoy them grilled with customized delicious summer sauces. No matter how you slurp, hit the Tavern August 3-6 and help celebrate this perfect pearl toting bivalve mollusc!

Thirsty Dog Thursday’s

5PM – 8PM

Birroteca

1520 Clipper Road, Baltimore

Join us every Thursday night as we celebrate man’s best friend on the patio. Get a free ice cream treat for your dog with the purchase of an EVO Pint. Happy Hour menu available on the patio from 5 to 8 pm, which includes $3.50 EVO drafts, $5 red & white wines, $5 wedding bar cocktails, and starting June 1st, boozy pops will be available on the patio and in the restaurant all night with $1 from each popsicle sold going to BARCS.

The Wines of Chile

6PM – 8PM

Bin 604

604 South Exeter Street, Baltimore

Pinned between teh Andes and the Atlantic is the serene sliver of South American vine paradise! Argentina’s neighbor is growing famous for its Bordeaux-style blends and its signature grape, the French expatriate Carménère – not to mention great bargains- but don’t sleep on their whites, either! Tickets are $10 with a $5 credit towards featured wines.

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All You Can Eat Crab Feast

6PM – 10PM

Waverly Brewing Company

1625 Union Ave, Baltimore

For $42.00 per person, you get ALL YOU CAN EAT crabs, sides, corn and one (1) WBC pint glass. We’ll provide the food, music, mallets and even clean up the mess.

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Shrunken Head Happy Hour!

6PM – 9PM

Ottobar

2549 N Howard St, Baltimore

Summertime “pop-up” happy hour with tiki drink specials, surf movies, and DJ C-Cow spinning surf/garage/beach party vinyl! Gonna be rad.

Jackson Howard live at the Cabaret at Germano’s

6PM – 9PM

Germano’s Piattini and Cabaret at Germano’s

300 S High St, Baltimore

Jackson Howard is an indie-folk artist from St. Louis, MO pushing a message of hope, love and optimism. He has played over 400 shows in the past 2.5 years in the US, Canada, Iceland and has upcmoing shows in Germany. I’ve opened for Nicolas David (The Voice) and Nick Jameson of Foghat, and recorded my most recent album with Billy Smiley (Newsboys), Ritchie Biggs (Civil Wars, Switchfoot), and Billy Whittington (Amy Grant). This album, “Just for the Mystery” is currently airing on radio stations across the country.

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Rhythms & Reels: WTMD First Thursday Concert

6:30PM – 10PM

Canton Waterfront Park

3001 Boston St, Baltimore

As part of our #RhythmsandReels series, please join us at

WTMD’s June First Thursday Concert! Rhythms & Reels inspires Baltimoreans to celebrate, community, culture and diversity through FREE, family-friendly programming in city parks.

Suminagashi Paper Marbling Workshop with Kelly Laughlin

6:30PM – 8PM

B.Willow

220 West 27th, Baltimore

Engage with images and instances of nature as inspiration for one-of-a-kind marbled papers. Participants will envision nature-based patterns, colors, and designs, in order to help aid their paper marbling process. Explore the creative and meditative process of water-based marbling or suminagashi and walk away with a collection of handmade marbled papers. All materials will be provided. No previous experience necessary. Workshop attendees will also receive 15% off plants at B.Willow.

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Gallery Talk—Past and Present: The Work of Bonnie Collura

6:30PM – 7:15PM

The Walters Art Museum

600 N Charles St, Baltimore

We often think that historical and contemporary art are very different from each other. But many artists draw inspiration from the past. Join Sindikitgallery and artist Bonnie Collura (https://www.bonniecollura.com/) for a talk that highlights the deep connections between art across time periods, and how the Walters’ collection serves as a resource for Collura’s contemporary sculpture.

Register for Free Here

Flying Dog Summer Tap Takeover

7PM – 10PM

Smaltimore- Burgers, Sushi and Craft Beer

2522 Fait Ave, Baltimore

Come celebrate our next summer Tap Takeover at Smaltimore on Thursday, August 3rd from 7-10pm featuring Flying Dog Brewery. With first purchase of any one of the eight Flying Dog beers on tap, firkin or cask, you will receive a complimentary pint glass from the brewery. With each additional draft purchase you will get a raffle ticket good for a chance to win one of three basket giveaways throughout the night. Each basket will be filled with tee shirts or other Flying Dog apparel, cool swag from the brewery and a free six pack to take home! As always this is a FREE event, there is no cover charges or fee to enter and we are open to the public all night

Keep flying / Rich people / Harbour / Samuel Powers at The Depot

7PM – 11PM

TheDepot Baltimore

1728 N Charles St, Baltimore

Feed The Scene Presents:

Keep Flying New Jersey Pop Punk

Rich People New Jersey Alt Rock

Harbour – Ontario Pop Punk

Samuel Powers MD Pop Punk

Mondo Baltimore – Inframan & Japanese Spider-Man!

7PM – 11PM

Mondo Baltimore

12 W North Ave, Baltimore

As always it’s FREE with karaoke after the flicks!

7PM – Japanese Spider-Man (1978) Have you ever thought that Spider-Man would be better if he piloted a giant robot and had kaiju fights? Well you’re in luck! We’ll be screening one episode of this bizarre Japanese TV show that will leave you scratching your head and wanting more!

8PM – Inframan (1975) Princess Dragon Mom and her mutant army have arisen, and only Inframan can stop them! It’s an hour and a half of ferocious Shaw brothers kung-fu & monsters in costumes cheaper than you can imagine!

Nathan Couser: The Artist Exchange Radio Show

7PM – 8PM

Hotel RL Baltimore Inner Harbor by Red Lion

207 E Redwood St, Baltimore

Nate Couser is currently host of the creative and community driven online radio show, The Artist Exchange Radio Show. When most artist give up and choose the road most traveled, Nate forges on a path most would not ever dare to travel. He continues to fight for his dreams no matter the cost. The Artist Exchange Radio Show presents the ‘FireStarters Series” a collection of interviews that spotlight the artists, entrepreneurs, and community leaders from The DMV area. A live yet intimate interview with a few of the DMV’s; exceptional artists, entrepreneurs and community leaders. Hosted by Nate Couser , Founder and Host of The Artist Exchange Radio Show & LLC.

Gallery 788 Pop Up Art Show presents J.B. Shepard’s Paper Hats

7PM – 10PM

La Cakerie Mt Vernon

1216 N Charles St, Baltimore

Join us for the opening of Paper Hats. Paper Hats is series of surreal portraits by local pet photographer, J.B. Shepard, featuring adopted and fostered dogs wearing costumes made from newspaper, paper plates, and other discarded household items. The goal of Paper Hats is to show that all anyone needs to shine is a second chance. Half of all art sale proceeds from the show will benefit Bella’s Bully Buddies, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit 100% volunteer operated dog rescue and foster organization.

Tiki Zumba with Vanessa!

7:15PM – 8:15PM

Tiki Barge Baltimore

500 Harborview Dr, Baltimore

We’re bringing Zumba to the barge! Local instructor Vanessa Peregrim will be hosting an hour long Zumba class on the pool deck. Tickets cost $20 and include 2 Coronas after class. All levels welcome.

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All Good Presents: Atlas Road Crew & Jonathan Scales Fourchestra

8PM – 1AM

The 8×10

10 E Cross St, Baltimore

Atlas Road Crew (A.R.C) and Jonathan Scales Fourchestra return to The 8×10 on Thursday, August 3, 2017 !!!

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Soul Memories: Karter Jaymes and Friends

8PM – ?

An die Musik

409 N Charles St, Baltimore

Grammy-nominated Baltimore native Karter Jaymes is living out his second remarkable musical life. His first was as the main drummer and frequent co-songwriter for R&B legend Teddy Pendergrass. These days he graces the stage with acoustic guitar in hand, using his smooth yet gritty voice to sing original songs bursting with melody, imagery, and wisdom. Karter’s warm, conversational stage style and first-class mix of soul, blues and folk make him a can’t-miss solo act. For the first time in 35 yrs two original members from The Teddy Pendergrass live band, Robert Legrand (WaWa ) and Alfie Pollitt, will share the stage, performing songs that Mr. Jaymes wrote and recorded with Pendergrass.

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Hey You, Come Back! August Reading

8PM – 10PM

The Crown

1910 N Charles St, Baltimore

The world can still be beautiful. We missed you. Thursday, August 3rd, 8pm – join us for words and feelings with Brandon Soderberg, Kendal Enz & Raena Shirali (visiting from Philly)!

Distinguished Gentlemen, defenders. and Tha Raw play The Crown

8PM – 12AM

The Crown

1910 N Charles St, Baltimore

3 Awesome bands bringing the noise. Come support us at one of our favorite Baltimore venues. Distinguished Gentlemen, defenders., Tha Raw.

BWC presents Gin and Jokes XIX: Gettin’ Jokey With it

8:30PM – 11PM

Joe Squared

33 W North Ave, Baltimore

On your mark ready set let’s joke. Best jokes show I know you know! I go to Joe2 when first Thursday hits. Just can’t sit. Got to get jokey wit it. Baltimore’s best comedy night returns to the Joe Squared basement for drinks, jokes, and the best times always! The best $5 you can spend on a Thursday! Drinks by Baltimore Whiskey Company! Produced and Hosted by: Umar Khan. Featuring: Kasaun Wilson with: Michael Furr, Petey Steele, and Robin Hazel.

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Flicks From The Hill: Julie and Julia

9PM – 11PM

American Visionary Art Museum

800 Key Hwy, Baltimore

Grab a blanket, picnic under the stars, and watch a great film selection inspired by AVAM’s current exhibition, “The Big Hope Show.” The Hughes Family Outdoor Theater features seating for more than a thousand on the natural amphitheater formed by Federal Hill; a 30-foot wide screen held from above by Adam Kurtzman’s “Giant Golden Hand;” a twinkling view of the city; and an amazing, all-ages, community experience that is FREE!

Julie & Julia // 2009 // Rated PG-13: Frustrated with a soul-killing job, New Yorker Julie Powell embarks on a daring project: she vows to prepare all 524 recipes in Julia Childs’ landmark cookbook, “Mastering the Art of French Cooking.”

with FIT BEFORE FLICKS: Boot Camp with Savoy Fitness // 6:30-7:30 pm // FREE // Meet at Whirligig Plaza

G & Co. Reverse Happy Hour

9PM – 11PM

Gunther & Co.

3650 Toone St, Baltimore

Next Thursday after WTMD’s First Thursday concert in Canton Waterfront Park, come join us for $2.50 Natty Bohs, $3.50 local canned beers, $5 rail drinks, $5 house red and white wines, a $6 cocktail special, and of course…$1 OYSTERS!!!

Seaching 4 Something

10PM – 1:30AM

The Crown

1910 N Charles St, Baltimore

Searching 4 Something (Dance party : every 1st thurday) Featuring Av8, Sad Eyes and Sovthpaw.

Friday, August 4

Chesapeake Bay Balloon & Wine Festival

Fri, 12:00 PM – Sat, 9:00 PM

Triple Creek Winery

11138 3 Bridge Branch Rd, Cordova

We invite you to be a part of our Hot Air Balloon and Wine Festival in Cordova, Md. This year the Festival is expanding into a two day festival on Friday& Saturday August 4th and 5th. All activities will be aimed toward young children and those young at heart. Activities include handmade crafts, kids zone with activities and petting zoo, retail, food vendors and a selection of wonderful wines. There will also be hot air balloon activities to including flights, tethers balloon rides, and walk-about balloons. There will be live entertainment! All vendors and events will be outside. Friday and Saturday evening activities will culminate with up to 15 Balloons participating in a Balloon Glow at dusk each day. As with all hot air balloon relate events balloon flights are weather sensitive the festival is a rain or shine event!

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Green Machine | Can Release No. 003

4PM – ?

Diamondback Beer

1215 E Fort Ave, Baltimore

Green Machine is coming back for the third time in cans. Releasing Friday, August 4th starting at 4PM. $12 per four-pack, three four-pack limit. Case availability and draft list will be announced closer to the release date. Dinosaur BBQ will be our food vendor for the day. Green Machine is our hazy / juicy India Pale Ale. Dry hopped with Citra and Ella hops. Finishing dry with flavors and aromas of mango and citrus.

Fridays After 5

5PM – 8PM

Maryland Science Center

601 Light St, Baltimore

Admission for Fridays After 5 is just $10 from 5:00pm-8:00pm and includes the permanent exhibit halls, Planetarium, and IMAX Theater. IMAX presentation is at 7:00pm and Planetarium presentation is at 6:00pm.

In & Out the Window: Promise Land

6PM – 9PM

make Studio

Schwing Art Center / 3326 Keswick Rd / Front, Baltimore

An exhibition for the Artscape Gallery Network, In & Out the Window: Promise Land showcases a collaboration between Make Studio artists and Madeline Becker, to whom “the result is a piece that is far more joyful, energetic, and lively than anything I could have imagined. The Make Studio artists’ spirit formed an environment that became ‘Promise Land’.” On display in our gallery will also be large scuptural works by Becker and a selection of recent Make Studio artists’ work. The exhibition runs from July 28-August 11. The reception on August 4 coincides with First Fridays in Hampden and is free and open to the public.

That’s What She Said rocks Summer Sounds

6PM – 9PM

Belvedere Square

540 E Belvedere Ave, Baltimore

Join us *every Friday evening as Belvedere Square brings back Summer Sounds at the Square for its fourteenth season. Celebrate with us at the Square for the place to be on Friday nights in Baltimore, featuring live music from the region’s top and newest bands and the restaurants and market merchants of Belvedere Square. About That’s What She Said: We are a high energy female fronted cover band comprised of some of the areas best talent. The party never stops, the fun is endless! Several local mainstays in the Baltimore music scene with years of original band experience came together and wanted to form a NEW kind of cover band…so we did. Get ready to ROCK!

Basswood – Hamilton-Lauraville First Friday Event

6PM – 9PM

Maggie’s Farm

4341 Harford Rd, Baltimore

Saturday August 4th, 6-9pm, come out for Hamilton-Lauraville Main Street‘s Monthly #FirstFriday event at Maggie’s Farm with musical Group Basswood! Help support local businesses, music and our community! Hope to see you there!

The Art of Making Sushi

6:30PM – 9:30PM

Schola

1005 North Charles Street, Baltimore

Traditional Japanese sushi can be considered very simple…just fish and rice. But it is much more complicated than that. Join us as we explore the proper way to make sushi rice, how to choose and cut different types of fish and how to make the basic sushi styles; Nigirizushi or ‘hand-pressed’ and the different rolls – Hosomaki, Futomaki, Uramaki and Temaki. Of course, we’ll turn you lose to create your own sushi creations!

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Emerge a Tyrant / Inoculum / Crimson Orchid / Ashes of Mankind

7PM – 12AM

TheDepot Baltimore

1728 N Charles St, Baltimore

Emerge A Tyrant, Inoculum, Crimson Orchid, and Ashes of Mankind

First Friday Cooler Coup featuring Charm City Meadworks

7PM – 10PM

Atomic Books

3620 Falls Rd, Baltimore

This First Friday we’ll be featuring Charm City Meadworks. That means Happy Hour prices on their mead all night. We’ll also have some giveaways – starting at 7pm! And, we’ll have snacks from the Modern Cook Shop-Fells Point!

First Friday Show!

7PM – 9:30PM

The Four Hour Day Lutherie

4305 Harford Rd, Baltimore

August’s First Friday show is going to be a great one! We’ll have the Baltimore psych-rock group Duchess & the Deadbirds, amazing funk trio The Cheeky Binders, and the ever-enthusiastic indie-pop music of Hob’s Project! The music starts at 7, and there’ll be wine, snacks and good friends. Suggested donation of $6-12 is very welcome, but no one turned away for lack of funds!

Kevin Jackson Returns to Creative Alliance

8PM – 11PM

Creative Alliance

3134 Eastern Ave. Baltimore

Kevin Jackson will be returning home to Baltimore for a one night only show at Creative Alliance with his band for the fans and all those that have supported from the begining! This has been a year of change but it’s been an exciting change and we want to share it with you! Meet us there for a great night of music of all genres for this special concert! See you there!

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Dune, the ballet

Friday, August 4 at 8PM

Saturday, August 5 at 2PM or 8PM

Sunday, August 6 at 2PM

Baltimore Theatre Project

45 W Preston St, Baltimore

Frank Herbert’s 1965 novel, Dune, is widely recognized as the best selling science fiction novel of all time. It’s exploration of politics, religion, sexism and ecology set against an interstellar backdrop allows the reader a reflection on the human condition in the modern era. Herbert’s Fremen of Arrakis provide a counterpoint to a culture consumed by avarice – the desire for melange. Join us as we depict Herbert’s illustrative words through the art of ballet. Movement will be on full display in it’s varied definitions as we follow Paul Atreides in his rise to power as both royalty and the prophet of the Fremen.

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Friday LIVE Salsa Night w/Son Tr3z at GAME

8PM – 1:30AM

Game

1400 Warner St, Baltimore

Get ready to have an amazing night full of live music and dancing. Son Tr3z is a fun and interactive multi-genre Latin group out of PA performing your salsa favorites. DJ SalsoMano G will make sure you get enough bachata and more to satisfy all your dancing needs. If you’ve got Salsa Bachata game, then this is where you need to be. Come out to play with us at Game! Salsa lessons with Niss Albaig of SalsaNow start at 8:30 pm for beginners and 9:15 pm for partnering patterns. Dancing starts at 10 pm until closing. $10 Cover includes admission, lessons and dancing.

Sandlot Silent Disco

8PM – 10PM

Sandlot

1000 Wills Street, Baltimore

Sandlot and Flying Dog have teamed up to bring you Baltimore’s FIRST silent disco on the beach! Come dance with us on the harbor underneath Baltimore’s beautiful skyline. We have DJ Benny Billian and DJ duo Wallace & Davis spinning on two channels for you, AND your ticket includes your first Flying Dog beer!

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Weeding Out The Stoned

8PM – 9:30PM

The Crown

1910 N Charles St, Baltimore

Good Good Comedy Theatre‘s popular game show of sobriety tests –Weeding Out The Stoned – comes to Baltimore for the very first time! Sixteen comedians enter. All but one of them are stoned. It’s up to all of us to find the sober individual so the entire audience can win prizes! Officer Alex Grubard administers field sobriety tests, takes audience testimony, and asks trivia questions of Maryland’s premier drug-induced comics as we all seek justice by weeding out the stoned. Be part of the witch hunt! Hosted by Alex Grubard.

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808 Vol. 3

9PM – 2AM

The Crown

1910 N Charles St, Baltimore

808: The Sadboi Series (or just 808) is a show curated by the Station North Sadboi on the first Fridays of every month, located at the Crown.

DJ sets by:

Station North Sadboi (Baltimore, MD) https://soundcloud.com/bmorealien

Graffititech_DGNR (BAL): https://soundcloud.com/graffititech

Beat set by:

POTS: https://soundcloud.com/pyramid92

Performances by:

SLUMS (NYC): https://soundcloud.com/wastedareas

NappyNappa (D.C): https://soundcloud.com/nappynappa

Al Rogers Jr. (BAL): https://soundcloud.com/alrogersjr

Dan Mansion/Peer Group (BAL): https://soundcloud.com/dapper-dans-mansion

SELF (North Carolina): https://soundcloud.com/selfsoulself

Jerry’s Birthday Party w/ Cris Jacobs And Friends Night 1

9PM – 1:30AM

The 8×10

10 E Cross St, Baltimore

Jerry’s Birthday Party w/ Cris Jacobs And Friends. Night 1 – Friday, August 4, 2017 at The 8×10!!

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Fluid Movement Presents: Sharkespeare

August 4th at 9pm

August 5th at 7 pm or 9 pm

August 6th at 5 pm or 7 pm

Patterson Park Public Pool

148 S Linwood Ave, Baltimore

Sharkespeare and his trusty assistant Shakesbear will herd their unruly crew of actors, swimmers, and ne’er-do- wells on- and off-stage at the Globe Theater Water Park and Renaissance Festival while trying to do justice to the great Bard’s work.

From a Tempest/Gilligan’s Island mash-up to a Hamlet soliloquy set to a jaunty ukulele tune, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

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Karaoke Forever – First Friday

9PM – 2AM

The Crown

1910 N Charles St, Baltimore

Come sing yer lil’ heart out at The Crown. No Cover all night and tons of songs to choose from.

13.5% Wine Bar has got the Jazzffluenza!

9PM – 1AM

13.5% Wine Bar

1117 W 36th St, Baltimore

Jazzffluenza returns to the hippest spot in Hampden for a Prime Time Summertime Jazz Night on Friday August 4. Please come join us! 13.5% Wine Bar is the perfect spot to experience and celebrate the jazz art form. Plus, the food is amazing, the wine is off the charts, and the staff is so nice you’ll want to take them all home with you. Music starts at 9:00 pm. Come early for dinner, and pace yourself because the bop/funk/swing/funk/latin grooves will will be flowing all night long. No cover!

Save Your Soul – Dance Party

9PM – 2AM

Lithuanian Hall

851 Hollins St, Baltimore

Every August, Save Your Soul gives the co-hosts a little more time on the ones-n-twoses… BEHOLD as your intrepid hosts, Rob Macy and King Brian Gilbert unleash all the highly danceable soul 7″s from the late 50s-through the 60s! Dip yr hips to hits from Etta James, Stevie Wonder, Otis Redding and Aretha woven into diggable deep cuts by Art Grayson, The Adorables, Phil Flowers and a tons more of your soon-to-be favorite artists. Lithuanian Hall is a members only venue. You become a member by paying $5 for your annul membership, and then you get a year of SYS for $5.

Saturday, August 5

Free Yoga

8:30AM – 9:45AM

Mount Vernon Place

699 Washington Place, Baltimore

Come experience the Conservancy’s sponsored free Yoga – Mount Vernon Place – East Square. Bring your own mat and water bottle. Appropriate for all levels. Yoga continues outside every Saturday throughout the summer. Thanks to instructor Jude Asher for leading this group!

A Sweet Pop-up with Dessert at Jessica’s

11AM – 3PM

B.Willow

220 West 27th, Baltimore

Join us for our next sweet pop-up, with Jessica Drake of Dessert at Jessica’s, LLC! A baker at B-More Kitchen, Jessica will have a variety of cupcakes, cookies, brownies & cake pops for sale. She is also offering a pre-sale of $14 for six assorted cupcakes to be picked up day of.

Drag at El Bufalo

11:30AM – 2:30PM

El Bufalo Tequila Bar & Kitchen

2921 O’Donnell St, Baltimore

The week is over, still hung over from that friday blowout, want to kick off the weekend right, then come on down to El Bufalo to get your Saturday Brunch on with some Drag Queens! El Bufalo presents to you Drag at the Bufalo with your Hostess, the human cannonball of filth and glitter, Bambi Galore! Come to El Bufalo to taste the spicy while watching the hottest Drag Queens in Baltimore perform before your very eyes. And if you are celebrating anything from a birthday to a divorce, brunch with the girls at El Bufalo is a must! Bottomless Mimosas, Tequila Sunrises, & Bloody Marys available to keep your Spirits High! You can get down with them starting as early as 10 am!

Live! Family Fun Days- August at Power Plant Live

12PM – 4PM

POWER PLANT LIVE!

34 Market Pl, Baltimore

Come join us for a Summer filled with FREE family friendly events!

Grab the kiddies for a day of: Kid Friendly Yoga Session, Pony Rides, Baltimore Hoop Love, Inflatable Obstacle Course, Kid Friendly Games and Crafts, Face Painting, Bubbles, hula hoops and MORE!. Admission to event area is FREE

All- Day All Access Wristband is ONLY $5 (100% of the proceeds is donated to Volunteering Untapped) Tickets available at ticketfly.com or at the door. Wristband gives you unlimited access to Inflatable Obstacle Course, Pony Rides, and Face Painting.

Chesapeake Bay Balloon & Wine Festival

Fri, 12:00 PM – Sat, 9:00 PM

Triple Creek Winery

11138 3 Bridge Branch Rd, Cordova

We invite you to be a part of our Hot Air Balloon and Wine Festival in Cordova, Md. This year the Festival is expanding into a two day festival on Friday& Saturday August 4th and 5th. All activities will be aimed toward young children and those young at heart. Activities include handmade crafts, kids zone with activities and petting zoo, retail, food vendors and a selection of wonderful wines. There will also be hot air balloon activities to including flights, tethers balloon rides, and walk-about balloons. There will be live entertainment! All vendors and events will be outside. Friday and Saturday evening activities will culminate with up to 15 Balloons participating in a Balloon Glow at dusk each day. As with all hot air balloon relate events balloon flights are weather sensitive the festival is a rain or shine event!

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Weekend Walk-In: Bean and Seed Painting

1PM – 4PM

American Visionary Art Museum

800 Key Hwy, Baltimore

Join us for a hands-on, drop-in, art-making workshop once a month in the AVAM classroom! Our Education staff will help you explore new creative territory and make a project inspired by one of our beloved visionary artists. Supplies and boundless inspiration provided! Inspired by “YUMMM” artist Jim Buhler, create a colorful collage using beans and seeds! $5 per participant (museum admission not included). All ages welcome (under 16 must be accompanied by an adult). 2nd floor Classroom of AVAM’s Jim Rouse Visionary Center.

Binology 101: The Basics of Wine Tasting

2PM – 3:30PM

Bin 604

604 South Exeter Street, Baltimore

We look at the typical characteristics of popular grape varietals and explain the terminology and techniques of wine tasting and learn how to recognize the subtle and subjective flavors of wine.

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5th Annual Summer Plein Air Show: Opening Reception

3PM – 6PM

Crystal Moll Gallery

1030 S Charles St, Baltimore

Join us Saturday, Aug 5th to kick off our 5th Annual Summer Plein Air Show featuring paintings by over 30 different artists!! There will be a bunch of artists painting in the Federal Hill neighborhood on the 5th – we will have their wet paintings on display and for sale during the reception…starting at 3pm. Award Winning artist Beth Bathe painting demo 4-6pm.

National Oyster Day Happy Hour to Benefit No Kid Hungry

4PM – 6PM

Gunther & Co.

3650 Toone St, Baltimore

On Saturday, August 5th join us on the patio for National Oyster Day. We’ll be celebrating with a Happy Hour to benefit No Kid Hungry. In addition to drink specials, 20 cents from every War Shore Oyster Company‘s War on Hunger oysters sold will be donated back to No Kid Hungry.

3rd Annual Dog Days of Summer Block Party!

4:30PM – 8PM

Creative Alliance

3134 Eastern Ave, Baltimore

The Dog Days of Summer Block Party is BACK! We close the street in front of the Creative Alliance for a FREE community block party to honor our 4-legged best friends! Friendly dogs on a leash are welcome! You know your dog best. Doggy pools for swimming, TONS of tennis balls & treats! Free art activities for the whole family!

Doggy Obstacle Course! Get involved with amazing local pet charities. Charm City Djing spinning pet-inspired tunes all day

Dune, the ballet

Friday, August 4 at 8PM

Saturday, August 5 at 2PM or 8PM

Sunday, August 6 at 2PM

Baltimore Theatre Project

45 W Preston St, Baltimore

Frank Herbert’s 1965 novel, Dune, is widely recognized as the best selling science fiction novel of all time. It’s exploration of politics, religion, sexism and ecology set against an interstellar backdrop allows the reader a reflection on the human condition in the modern era. Herbert’s Fremen of Arrakis provide a counterpoint to a culture consumed by avarice – the desire for melange. Join us as we depict Herbert’s illustrative words through the art of ballet. Movement will be on full display in it’s varied definitions as we follow Paul Atreides in his rise to power as both royalty and the prophet of the Fremen.

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ART on FIRE POP UP ART AT the Windup

5PM – 8PM

The Windup Space

12 W North Ave, Baltimore

A Unique Pop up Art show At the Windup Space. Presented by #ArtOnFire & OFF the TAPE ENT.

Featuring Art by #REDART N’Dia Day, Docta Toonz, and Darrell Barber Bdisciple

Live Music Performances by (More TBA) J Powell Jr, #9Ether, MissLady La, Docta Toonz, and #BlackDisciple2

Featuring Vendors (TBA)

Art Raffle & Contests / Fundraiser for #PositiveCharge

Narcan Training/Benefit show for Baltimore Harm Reduction

5PM – 1AM

The Sidebar

218 E Lexington St, Baltimore

Baltimore City Health Department will be training individuals on how to reverse opiate overdoses. You will be certified to carry and administer narcan, and the whole process takes about five minutes! Afterwards, there will be a benefit show for the Baltimore Harm Reduction Coalition featuring – Ducky Dynamo, Violet Ripken, KnifeCrime, More TBA. Training is 5pm-7pm, Show is from 8pm-1am.

UNION’s 5th Anniversary Celebration

6PM – 12AM

UNION Craft Brewing

1700 Union Ave, Ste D, Baltimore

We are turning 5! What an amazing first five years of brewing up beers and community in the greatest city in America! Our annual birthday bash is back and will be better than ever! As always you can expect our biggest draft and cask offerings in one place including brand new brew debuts, rare & vintage, and and a full custom cask bar. Food will be on sale from our friends at Gypsy Queen, The Local Oyster, and Ekiben. Pixilated will be back again this year with thier awesome photobooth so you can share the memories and spread the FOMO. And perhaps the best part of it all: Reuniting for the first time in a decade for ONE NIGHT ONLY, with all three original members, the legendary Big In Japan!!!

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Fluid Movement Presents: Sharkespeare

August 4th at 9pm

August 5th at 7 pm or 9 pm

August 6th at 5 pm or 7 pm

Patterson Park Public Pool

148 S Linwood Ave, Baltimore

Sharkespeare and his trusty assistant Shakesbear will herd their unruly crew of actors, swimmers, and ne’er-do- wells on- and off-stage at the Globe Theater Water Park and Renaissance Festival while trying to do justice to the great Bard’s work.

From a Tempest/Gilligan’s Island mash-up to a Hamlet soliloquy set to a jaunty ukulele tune, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

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Sgt Gusto, You Already Know, Capes, Jocelyn Faro & the Ragazzi

7PM – 11:30PM

Metro Gallery

1700 N Charles St, Baltimore

Get your groove on… SGT GUSTO, You Already Know, Capes, and Jocelyn Faro & The Ragazzi.

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Wume, Smoke Bellow, Liz Durette, DJ John Jones

7PM – 11PM

Current Space

421 N Howard St, Baltimore

Wume wumemusic.com

Smoke Bellow smokebellow.bandcamp.com

Liz Durette lizdurette.bandcamp.com

DJ John Jones

Conditional Light //// in/outside room/f

7PM – 10PM

Terrault

218 W. Saratoga St. 3rd Floor, Baltimore

Join us on August 5th, 7-10pm for the opening reception of ‘Conditional Lights’ and ‘in/outside room/f’ by Se Jong Cho and David Zimmerman.

Trailer Grass Orchestra is performing at Germano’s

7:30PM – 9PM

Germano’s Piattini and Cabaret at Germano’s

300 S High St, Baltimore

the Trailer Grass Orchestra is performing at Germano’s Piattini and Cabaret at Germano’s Saturday August 5, 2017. We are really looking forward to this show. Tickets $15. Should be a great time.

Trinacria Presents the Hurlin Boddles Band

8PM – 12AM

Trinacria Ristorante & Bar

111 W Centre St, Baltimore

The Hurlin Boddles Band from westminster performs rock ‘n roll classics and original rock music.

August Saturday WCS Social Dance!

8PM – 12AM

Ministry of Swing

905 W 36th St, Baltimore

Join Baltimore’s fun and friendly WCS social dance night! We have AC! We have awesome instructors! We have awesome DJs! We have the best students! DJ Metikuliss (aka Robert Brooks) will be spinning awesome tunes for your dancing feet all night long!

Beginner lesson 8-9pm with the talented Jody Moscaritolo! Learn some fun and easy basic WCS patterns to get you started! You’ll learn enough to get you up having fun on the social floor. No partner necessary!

Int/Adv lesson 8-9pm with the Amazingly Awesome Lia Brown! This Saturday we will learn the fundamentals of decoding the types of communication within the WCS framework. We can use this heightened communication ability to play, become more attentive leaders & followers, and create amazing moments throughout the dance!

Social dance 9pm-Midnight with the always fantastic Baltimore westie crew to welcome all dancers of all levels and experiences!

$10 cover at the door gets you access to all of the awesome fun!

The Old Part of Town / Opening Act: Isabel Taylor

8PM – 10:30PM

An die Musik

409 N Charles St, Baltimore

THE OLD PART OF TOWN- The band was formed after Matt and Sam collaborated on an EP in 2012, “Grayest Hits.” Matt and Sam’s longtime musical pals Steve Raskin (drums) and Marc Wexler (mandolin) joined up with John Seay on bass early in 2015, solidifying the new TOPOT lineup, with fiddle player Brian Whaley joining in 2016.

ISABEL TAYLOR – Isabel Taylor is foremost a singer, whose foundation in 60s and 70s acoustic folk music informs her musical style and songwriting. Based in Chapel Hill, NC, Isabel Taylor started singing at local open mics in 2010.

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Summer Pop-Up Blow Out!

8PM – ?

Reverb

2112 N Charles St, Baltimore

Join us for a Hip-Hop Summer Blow Out Show!

Performances and DJ sets by: Dre Thompson, X (Ten) (DJ), J.Sully, Jae Fischer, Ray Cobaine (DJ), and Team TakeOff

Saturday Anightilation

8PM – 10:30PM

Zissimos Bar

1023 W 36th St, Baltimore

Acts: Championship Arm Wrestling, Sketchy Notion Production Company,CHIT CHAT, Chris Lawrence. It’s time to witness the scuffles behind the ropes (and behind the scenes) at Championship Arm Wrestling! Saturday Anightilation gives you a peek at the explosive wrestling action AND a glimpse at what goes on in the locker room between the wrestlers! Prepare yourself for history, drama and epic amounts of beef. We’ll open the show with standup from host Chris Lawrence, followed by resident talk show Chit Chat. After the break, we’ll kick back and enjoy a brand new sketch show from DC’s Sketchy Notion before we launch into the complex world of Baltimore’s only arm wrestling league! $5 cash only at the door, or purchase tickets online up until 7:30 PM the night of the show. This show is presented by Charm City Comedy Project upstairs at Zissimos Bar in Hampden.

Super Art Fight: Sweaty Brawls

8PM – 12AM

Ottobar

2549 N Howard St, Baltimore

Super Art Fight returns to the Ottobar for the Dog Days of Summer, as we present some SWEATY BRAWLS! 4 bouts, 1 night – all we need is you! The dog days of Summer are coming, and the Greatest Live Art Competition in the Known Universe is ready to embrace every humid, sweaty second of it! Super Art Fight RETURNS to the Ottobar for a night of intense artistic combat, as artist’s collide and your cheers pick the victors! Get ready for anything, as SAF returns to Baltimore for an evening you’ll never forget. For the latest details, and how you can get YOUR topics on the WHEEL OF DEATH, head to SuperArtFight.com!

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Jerry’s Birthday Party w/ Cris Jacobs And Friends Night 2

9PM – 1:30AM

The 8×10

10 E Cross St, Baltimore

Jerry’s Birthday Party w/ Cris Jacobs And Friends Night 2 – Saturday, August 5, 2017 at The 8×10!!!

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Big Vibe Presents: Polaris

9PM- 2AM

The Crown

1910 N Charles St, Baltimore

When the stars align, you get a party like this. An immersive dance party experience at the center…#polaris featuring a stacked dj line up, with sets from: j. Robb, tek.lun, eu-iv, d.k. the punisher, mr. 14th, locspice and graffititech! Two rooms, one big vibe.

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Get Lifted

9PM – 2AM

Diskobar

911 north charles street, Baltimore

DJ Lovegoddess (BPM Worldwide, SunDance)

https://soundcloud.com/lovegoddess

Discuji (Better on Foot records)

https://discuji.bandcamp.com/track/discuji-the-impersonal-feat-symbol-radio-edit

The Glass Portraits Tour @Downsquares (Joe Squared)

9PM – ?

Joe Squared

33 W North Ave, Baltimore

Third stop of the Glass Portraits Tour! We are going to be tearing it up with two of our good Richmond homies: 1NF1N1T8 and Introverse! Join us for a night of good vibrations; let the music take you on a journey. Thoughts On Standby (Arlington, VA Trip Hop): Soundscapes painted by melancholy and secrets unkept.

Terrault’s 3rd Year Anniversary Celebration at New America

10PM – 2AM

429 N Eutaw St (3 blocks from Terrault)

We’ve made it to 3! Join us on Saturday, August 5th following the Opening Reception for ‘Conditional Light’ and ‘in/outside room/f’ by Se Jong Cho and David Zimmerman, at New America Diner to drink, dance, and celebrate three amazing years of programming and partnerships with talented artists in Baltimore and beyond! Live Music by DJ Amy Reid of Chiffon. Tarot Readings by Keenon Brice and Amy Dewan (by donation) Annnnddddd Karaoke! New America will be serving a late night menu and drink specials with a signature cocktail designed by Chef Scott Bacon. Food will be available until 12am, bar open until 2am.

Sunday, August 6

Time to Read

7AM – 12PM

Baltimore Farmers’ Market & Bazaar

Beneath the Jones Falls Expy at Holliday & Saratoga Streets, Baltimore

In honor of its 40th anniversary, the Baltimore Farmers’ Market & Bazaar will host a special event on the first Sunday of every month known as “First Sundays.” From April until the Market closes in December, market-goers can celebrate the first Sunday of the month with special guests, performances, cooking classes and giveaways. Join the Enoch Pratt Free Library and the National Aquarium at the “Time to Read” market on August 6th. Dive into a book with a visit from the Book Buggy, and stop by a family story time from 9-10am with readings by special guests. Sign up for a library card and learn about the Read to Reef book club, a program that provides Baltimore children free admission to the National Aquarium through reading!

Chef Egg Live: Baltimore Farmers’ Market Cooking Class

9:30AM – 11AM

Baltimore Farmers’ Market & Bazaar

Beneath the Jones Falls Expy at Holliday & Saratoga Streets, Baltimore

Join Baltimore’s own Chef Egg at the Baltimore Farmer’s Market and Bazaar the first Sunday of every month for a unique cooking “eggsperience.” The chef will take you on a quick tour of the market to visit local producers and makers. Then you will prepare easy recipes made with farm fresh ingredients from the market. Chef Egg wants to give you and your family the skills they need to succeed in the kitchen and lead a healthy lifestyle. The Family Cookoff is perfect for Baltimore families who want to learn how to work together in the kitchen and beyond!

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Mount Vernon Cultural Walk (Guided Tour)

10:30AM – 1:30PM

Baltimore National Heritage Area

12 W Madison St, Baltimore

Join us on the first Sunday of each month (July-November) for a guided walking tour of the Mount Vernon Cultural Walk. Held in partnership with the Mount Vernon Place Conservancy, the Cultural Walk tour explores the fine architecture and world-renowned institutions along the Charles Street National Scenic Byway. The tour starts at the Inner Harbor Visitor Center and ends at the Washington Monument in the heart of Mount Vernon.

Kid’s Terrarium Building Workshop

11AM – 2PM

B.Willow

220 West 27th, Baltimore

Drop in any time between 11-2 at our workshop table for a kid friendly afternoon of terrarium building! Choose from a variety of repurposed/vintage glassware, and learn everything necessary to create a healthy moss terrarium in an enclosed glass vessel. Workshop attendees will also receive 15% off plants before or after the class.

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Sparkling Swine Sundays

12PM – 3PM

Birroteca

1520 Clipper Road, Baltimore

Join us every Sunday for a delicious variety of 3 of our Sparkling Wine and Charcuterie offerings from 12 to 10 pm via a rotating flights and bites menu weekly for $20.

Wake up with Josh & Alex

1PM – 2:30PM

BAMF Café

1821 N Charles St, Baltimore

A free comedy show…sorry not appropriate for children.

Dune, the ballet

Friday, August 4 at 8PM

Saturday, August 5 at 2PM or 8PM

Sunday, August 6 at 2PM

Baltimore Theatre Project

45 W Preston St, Baltimore

Frank Herbert’s 1965 novel, Dune, is widely recognized as the best selling science fiction novel of all time. It’s exploration of politics, religion, sexism and ecology set against an interstellar backdrop allows the reader a reflection on the human condition in the modern era. Herbert’s Fremen of Arrakis provide a counterpoint to a culture consumed by avarice – the desire for melange. Join us as we depict Herbert’s illustrative words through the art of ballet. Movement will be on full display in it’s varied definitions as we follow Paul Atreides in his rise to power as both royalty and the prophet of the Fremen.

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Baltimore Plays: Schoolhouse Rock!

TWO SHOWS: 3:00pm Kids Show (All Ages) & 6:30pm Adult Show

Creative Alliance

3134 Eastern Ave, Baltimore

A generation of American kids grew up singing the catchy tunes from “Schoolhouse Rock,” the smart animated series that taught us about government, history, science, multiplication tables and basic grammar through music. Led by Black Root and his exceptional band Black Root Underground, Baltimore artists will gather to sing their favorite Schoolhouse Rocks classic with their own B’more spin. Fun for the whole family! Two shows. The phenomonal local lineup of special guests include J Pope, Jonathan Gilmore, Shalanda Bond Hansboro, Ama Chandra, Butch Dawson, ellen cherry, MaxBeats, & Sahf .

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Fluid Movement Presents: Sharkespeare

August 4th at 9pm

August 5th at 7 pm or 9 pm

August 6th at 5 pm or 7 pm

Patterson Park Public Pool

148 S Linwood Ave, Baltimore

Sharkespeare and his trusty assistant Shakesbear will herd their unruly crew of actors, swimmers, and ne’er-do- wells on- and off-stage at the Globe Theater Water Park and Renaissance Festival while trying to do justice to the great Bard’s work.

From a Tempest/Gilligan’s Island mash-up to a Hamlet soliloquy set to a jaunty ukulele tune, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

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Sunday Funday : Pop-Punk Pizza Party Part 2!

7PM – 11PM

TheDepot Baltimore

1728 N Charles St, Baltimore

Huge bands from the easycore/pop-punk scene comes back to Baltimore! Bytheway, Free Pizza!

Bands playing: Time To Face Defeat (MD), Home Sweet Home (IN), Heart For Hire (PA), Action/Adventure (IL), and Winter Weather (MD).

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Stop-Loss :a benefit for Sarah Hughes

7PM – 11PM

The Windup Space

12 W North Ave, Baltimore

As many of you may know Baltimore based musician Sarah Hughes was carjacked a few days ago after leaving a gig on Calvert Street. Her Selmer Saxophone, cash, phone, and car were all taken from her. The Baltimore and D.C. jazz community are coming together for a special fundraising evening to help replace her instrument and offset attendant costs. Artists confirmed at this point – Lafayette Gilchrist, Gregory Thompkins, John Dierker, Sarah Hughes Ensemble. Please feel free to join us for this evening,bring your instruments and let’s create something wonderful out of this bad situation! A suggested minimum donation of $10 would be appreciated.

Phree Phish Stream at The 8×10

7:30PM – 11:30PM

The 8×10

10 E Cross St, Baltimore

We’re streaming 5 Phish shows this summer at The 8×10!!! Our fifth stream will feature Madison Square Garden on Sunday, August 6, 2017!! Beverages for purchase, and feel free to bring food to enjoy during the show!!

The Melvins at Ottobar

8PM – 11PM

Ottobar

2549 N Howard St, Baltimore

The Melvins at Ottobar with guest Spotlights.

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Enjoy!

Lindsey