Things to Do in Baltimore This Weekend:

Big shout out to Mother Nature for making a fun weekend possible. No rain. No wind. No Nor’easters (still mad about that by the way). Just a good ol’fashioned summer weekend. Go outside and do fun things because who knows how long this will last. Here’s everything you should do in Baltimore this weekend:

Friday

After Hours Succulent Building with Baltimore Whiskey Co. at B. Willow

I really like to think of this event as a party for wall flowers with actual wall flowers. Obviously all are welcomed and encouraged to go, but that was too clever to pass up mentioning. In terms of actual event details, purchase your tickets ahead of the event and come prepared with plenty of plant questions. Tickets also include all supplies necessary for the succulent arrangement as well as two complimentary drink tickets.

Baltimore 48 Hour Film Project at The Creative Alliance

If you’re a fan of supporting local film makers and challenges that have time limits, then the 48 Hour Film project is the event for you. Just as the name implies, teams have 48 hours to write, shoot, and edit a movie. If that’s not exciting enough, it gets even better: Teams are assigned a movie genre based on pulling a card out of a hat. They are also given a specific prop, character, and line to include in their film.

Happy Hour Workouts at Sandlot

Now working out during happy hour may not seem like the most attrative thing to do after a long work week. But I like to think of myself as a multi-tasker (even though I am definitely not), so this is a great way to keep that fantasy alive. It’s also a great excuse to indulge on beer and rose during happy hour since I won’t have that overhanging sense of guilt for not working out.

Saturday

1 West Mount Vernon Place Opening at The Walter’s Art Gallery

In honor of the opening of 1 West Mount Vernon Place, The Walter’s Art Gallery is hosting a special opening ceremony and block party which features an array of special programming. There will be performances throughout the afternoon as well as local food trucks and vendors.

Baltimore Wine Festival at Canton Waterfront Park

Name a better duo than wine and waterfront views. I’ll wait. But in all seriousness, the Baltimore Wine Festival returns for its 4th iteration featuring 160+ wines from all around the world. There will be food trucks, live music, cooking demonstrations, and plenty of other entertainment for all event participants. At the risk of jinxing things, it is also an outdoor event with expected good weather (I know, I know. A totally radical concept in this part of the world), which is reason enough to go.

Ecstatic Yoga and Cacao Festival at Movement Lab

Let’s simplify things here. This is really just yoga + chocolate. That means this event has two things that are scientifically proven to make people happy. You like being happy right? Then go to do ecstatic yoga and celebrate the cacao festival.

Healthy Baltimore: A Festival of Wellness Featuring Talib Kweli at Port Covington

One time in a song, Talib Kweli said: “Consider me the entity within the industry without a history of spitting the epitome of stupidity. Living my life, expressing my liberty, it gotta be done properly. My name is in the middle of ‘equality.’ ” That is ridiculous. It is better than most rappers entire career. It is also more than reason enough to see him perform at the Healthy Baltimore Festival.

Houndmouth at Rams Head Live

Speaking of the influence of good music. Local favorites and WTMD darlings Houndmouth are headlining at Rams Head Live on Saturday night. I always forget that they are not from Baltimore, but I do feel like they have basically been adopted by Baltimore and are basically a Baltimore band at this point. That being said, I have to constantly double check where they are from (The correct answer is Indiana. But I still think Baltimore is an acceptable answer). Anywho, go listen to them on Saturday night.

Pop Up Extravaganza at Second Chance

If you missed the inaugural pop up and the opportunity to pick up various goods from local vendors, artists, creators, and makers, well, then here is your “Second Chance.” Forced puns aside, the popular vintage warehouse is hosting another shopping pop-up, but this time, food trucks will be stationed in the parking lot for hungry shoppers. For those unfamiliar with their mission, Second Chance hires and retrains individuals with barriers to employment; reclaims reusable appliances, fixtures and furniture that would otherwise be discarded and overflow our landfills. There’s a lot to support so spend some time of Saturday showing love to one of Baltimore’s coolest spaces.

Whiskey on the Waterfront at The Sagamore

Free out door music with waterfront views and whiskey? Sign me up! More importantly, I cannot emphasize how nice it feels to be able to enjoy these type of activities on a nice summer evening without thunderstorms. Remember to bring your own blankets and lawn chairs, and that no outside alcohol or coolers are permitted.

Sunday

Cold War Kids at Rams Head Live

Cold War Kids are an indie rock band form Long Beach, California. They have rose to prominence in recent years and are one of the biggest bands in the world. In middle school, I went to various Baltimore County Public Libraries in search of their 2008 album, Loyalty to Loyalty. Despite their popularity, they will always have a special place in my heart because of that. Go see them.

Father’s Day O’s Game at Camden Yards

This one is simple. Dads like baseball. The Orioles are a baseball team. They are playing a baseball game on Sunday, which happens to be Father’s Day. You see where I’m going with this.

Free Summer Solstice Yoga Celebration at American Visionary Arts Museum

First of all, it is apparently the summer solstice on Sunday. That is exciting in itself. So when we take this starting point and throw in outdoor yoga at Baltimore’s most unique art museum, it seems like a winning combination. Just remember to bring your own yoga mat. It would be too good to be true otherwise.

Try-It: Potter’s Wheel at Baltimore Clayworks

If you’ve ever looked a cool ceramic mug and thought, “Oh I’d like to do that” then this is the activity for you. Baltimore Clayworks are opening their doors for a public class to learn about the technique and process behind clay pottery. Although visitors will not leave with their own work, it will be ready for pick up three weeks from now.