This upcoming weekend is my favorite weekend to be in Baltimore. Otakon! I love meeting all of the people and seeing the costumes they have worked so hard on. Sure to be a lot of Pokemon themed ones this year. It’s great to see everyone out there being who they want to be.

Monday, August 8

Bagel Mondays at Harbor Market: Morning Edition

7AM – Sell out

Mckeldin Square

Downtown Baltimore

Downtown bagel-lovers, we heard you! Beginning Monday, August 8th, we will be serving up hot homemade breakfast sandwiches, bagels and schmears, sliced lox and BUB to go to get your week off to a great start. Join us, along with rotating local coffee vendors Charm City Coffee Roasters and Zeke’s Coffee, weekly through September 26th in Harbor Market‘s pop up marketplace at the Inner Harbor.

Movie Night at Boiler Room- Ghostbusters

8PM – ?

Boiler Room Baltimore

27 E Cross St, Baltimore

Our second movie night will be on Monday August 8th and we will be showing Ghost Busters. Happy Hour prices all night ($2.50 Boh Drafts, $5 Craft Beer Drafts, $5 wines, $5 Deep Eddy, and 2 cocktails of the day on special). Tell a friend to tell a friend!

Swing Dancing Drop-In Class

8PM – 10PM

Mobtown Ballroom

861 Washington Blvd, Baltimore

Monday is the most welcoming and engaging night for beginner dancers. Located in Pigtown, they offer a drop in class before an all night dance session!

Teavolve’s Open Mic w North American Martyrs

7PM – 10PM

Teavolve Cafe & Lounge

1401 Aliceanna St, Baltimore

The Teavolve Open Mic’s been running for about 10 years in Harbor East, Baltimore – signup at 6, performances from 7-10pm – “family friendly”, 2 pieces / 10 minutes whichever’s shorter. Every #openMicNight we also snag a featured artist and shove them in the middle of the night – someone who I viscerally NEED more than two songs from – tonight that’s North American Martyrs.

Tuesday, August 9

Tuesday Concert in the Park with Bumper Jacksons

6:30PM – 8:30PM

Patterson Park Pagoda Hill

Baltimore

Help us welcome back the Bumper Jacksons to Pagoda Hill! Like an old-time barn dance in downtown New Orleans, the Bumper Jacksons pull together a vast array of early American traditions into a deliciously cohesive sound that strikes you right in the heart. We will be joined once again by food vendors Water for Chocolate andCream Cruiser. Plus, Spa Adagio LLC will be giving free massages atop Pagoda Hill!

I Prevail LIVE

6PM – ?

Baltimore Soundstage

124 Market Pl, Baltimore

I PREVAIL is BACK! New songs. New look. Same energy. We’re stoked to announce the “Strike The Match” tour wsg/ The White Noise, My Enemies & I, and Bad Seed Rising! We’ll be playing a bunch of new music and hanging out with you guys at our merch table after the set. Make sure to click the “going” button if you want to #getrowdy with us! This show is going to be nuking futs.

Buy Tickets Here



Pints and Poses for a Cause

6:15PM – ?

Peabody Heights Brewery, LLC

401 E 30th St, Baltimore

We’re back again for another pints and poses at Peabody Heights Brewery, LLC! This class will be another “Pay what you can” event to support Habitat for Humanity of the Chesapeake. The event is still free if you can’t donate anything at the moment! 10% of bar sales after the class will go back to Habitat for Humanity of the Chesapeake! Meaghan from The Yoga Service Project will be instructing the class! Space is limited, so RSVP as soon as possible. Christopher John Metz & John Love of the The Milestones will be rocking the house and grooving sweet melodies to take you from zero to zen. You’ll completely forgot about those cover sheets for your TPS reports after this class!

Beer Bingo: Otter Creek Brewing Co.

7:30PM – ?

The Pig & Rooster Smokehouse

3242 Foster Ave, Baltimore

This event is now a fundraiser for those impacted by the flash flooding in Old Ellicott City over the weekend. Bring your cash and play for a cause! Come play free bingo and win prizes from Otter Creek Brewing and the bar. The later you stay, the better the prizes!

Abandoned By Bears (Victory Records)

6PM – 10:15PM

Ottobar

2549 N Howard St, Baltimore

Abandoned By Bears are an easycore band from Sweden that combine the heaviest breakdowns with a classy touch of pop-punk! w/ special guests Save The Lost Boys, & more TBA!!!

Buy Tickets Here

Meditate in Hampden/Woodberry Every Tuesday

6PM – 7:15PM

Itineris

2050 Rockrose Ave, Baltimore

The benefits of meditation are vast. A regular practice can help you increase focus and concentration, sleep better, feel more alert, create healthier relationships, lower blood pressure, reduce anxiety, stress and depression, and find a deeper sense of happiness and well-being. Join certified Ayurvedic practitioner and meditation teacher Susan Weis-Bohlen to learn the art of meditation and begin to experience the incredible benefits yourself. Anyone can meditate. You don’t need to clear your mind of thoughts, you just need the techniques to work with your thoughts to effortlessly enter deeper states of consciousness, where true stillness and healing can be found. Susan has been meditating since 1992 began leading classes in 2008. Her light-hearted, easy-going groups are attended by all levels of meditators. Drawing on her years of practice and study, Susan teaches from many traditions, including Vedic (Indian), Vipasana (Insight), Mindfulness, Buddhist and Jewish.

Bluegrass Jam at West Madison Bar

7:30PM – 10:30PM

West Madison Craft Beer & Wine Bar

311 W Madison St, Baltimore

Come join us for al bluegrass jam at West Madison Bar! Bring your guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddle, bass, and dobro, and sing your favorite bluegrass song. Everyone is welcome to play. The house rhythm section is Lucas Chohany on guitar and Alex Laquement on bass.

Tight Genes // Unholy Sights // Invincible Summer // Mantis Toboggan

9PM – 2AM

The Sidebar

218 E Lexington St, Baltimore

Tight Genes (Orlando, FL) : https://tightgenes.bandcamp.com/

Unholy Sights : https://unholysights.bandcamp.com/

Invincible Summer : https://invinciblesummer.bandcamp.com/

Mantis Toboggan : https://mantistoboggan.bandcamp.com/

A line up to please anyone’s eardrums. Some might say its like listening to your freinds ipod on shuffle. Come out, have some drinks, listen to punk and help Tight Genes make it back home!

Wednesday, August 10

Smaltimore Fundraiser for Ellicott City

4PM – 2AM

Smaltimore- Burgers, Sushi and Craft Beer

2522 Fait Ave, Baltimore

Smaltimore would like to do it’s share to help the people of Ellicott City. Next Wednesday, August 10, Smaltimore will host a fundraiser. We are going to keep it simple. We will have 6 Jailbreak Brewing Company beers and 6 Manor Hill Brewing Company beers.Smirnoff orange drinks. Each Jailbreak, Manor Hill and Smirnoff orange drink will be $5. $4 of each of those will go to help those of Ellicott City.

The money will go to ECStrong: Fund established by United Way of Central Maryland.

Candle Making in Mt. Vernon

6:30PM – 8:30PM

The Room – Mt. Vernon

800 Saint Paul St, Baltimore

Raise your glass to a NEW kind of night out with The Room!

Join Knits, Soy & Metal for Candle Making and Wine! Grab your friends and your creative spirit and spend 1.5 – 2 hours drinking, eating, laughing, and flexing your creative muscles. There’s no experience necessary and we’ll provide all the supplies, so you don’t have to worry about a thing (except having a great time!).

After it’s all said and done, you will walk away with 2 all natural Scented Soy Candles, choosing from an array of scents ranging from floral, to earthy, to food inspired. Get ready to mix and mingle with other DIY enthusiasts as we get our creative juices flowing!

Buy Tickets Here

Smarthearts (mem Sheer Mag), Quitter, the Not

9PM – ?

Joe Squared

33 W North Ave, Baltimore

THE SMARTHEARTS (PHL, mem Sheer Mag) https://thesmarthearts.bandcamp.com/releases

QUITTER these guys!

THE NOT new!

Deaf Scene 8×10 August Residency w/ Mountainwolf – Carl Reef

8PM – ?

The 8×10

10 E Cross St, Baltimore

Deaf Scene

Mountainwolf

Carl Reef

Diablo Doughnuts And GB Craft Beer Pairing

5PM – 7PM

Gordon Biersch Baltimore

1000 Lancaster St, Baltimore

Come in for a delicious pairing of beer-inspired doughnuts from Diablo’s! A flight of four is only $8!

Tomatoface Blues Dreambox Spy in the sky Sage Cogswell

9PM – ?

The Crown

1910 N Charles St, Baltimore

Tomatoface https://thirdhamrecords.bandcamp.com/album/wormworld

Blues Dreambox https://thebluesdreambox.bandcamp.com/album/beer-or-fire

Spy in the Sky, celebrating the release of “Believe in Evil” CD-R https://imaginationrock.bandcamp.com/

and Sage Cogswell

Whiskey Wednesdays: Dry Fly Distilling

5PM – 8PM

The Pig & Rooster Smokehouse

3242 Foster Ave, Baltimore

Come and try some complementary whiskey from the Dry Fly Distillingand wash it down with some great food specials. Trivia, hosted by the wonderful Chelsea of Charm City Trivia begins at 8pm so come early and stay all night! To sweeten the deal, we’ll also have a great deal on bottle pricing to take one home with you!

Roanoke at Germano’s

6PM – 9PM

Germano’s Piattini and Cabaret at Germano’s

300 S High St, Baltimore

Join Roanoke as they play you songs from their newly released self titled album, as well as some recognizable folked out covers. Huffington post calls them a “promising band that’s definitely on the rise….Brimming with optimism, youthful exuberance and creative energy.” They will take you on a journey with their invigoratingly classic Americana album filled with modern yet vintage tunes that make the audience sit and listen to a back-porch tale in true Americana fashion.

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Drinking and Dragons at the WIndup Space!

6PM – 8PM

The Windup Space

12 W North Ave, Baltimore

Get out of the summer heat and into a nice, cool, wizard’s sanctum. Games are still TBD, so reach out to Parker if you’ve got something you want to run!

Eric Tries Too Hard Stand Up Comedy Night at the Ottobar

8:30PM – 11PM

Ottobar

2549 N Howard St, Baltimore

The ETTH Podcast is back with another night of STAND UP COMEDY at the OTTOBAR! This month’s headliner is the very funny Jessica Murphy Garrett. Featuring extended sets from Mike Moran, Eric Navarro, and Morgan Julian. Hosted by Sergio Marzitelli. Come out for 2 hours of smart comedy.

Thursday, August 11

The Ultimate Tailgate

4PM – 7:30PM

Horseshoe Casino Baltimore

1525 Russell St, Baltimore

Kick off the 2016 Football season with a bang! Come out to our entertainment plaza for a legendary tailgate that includes great drink specials, cornhole and much more. Take in Baltimore’s beautiful weather while you get hyped for the game with 105.7 The Fan’s Vinny & Rob Show broadcasting live from our property!

Jazz Night at Cunningham’s!

6PM – 8PM

Cunningham’s

1 Olympic Pl, Towson

Jazz Night at Cunningham’s featuring musician Todd Marcus! Come early for happy hour starting at 5pm!

Fit Before Flicks: Yoga with Baltimore YogaWorks

6:30PM – 7:15PM

American Visionary Art Museum

800 Key Hwy, Baltimore

Refresh and rejuvenate with a FREE Yoga session! Participants from beginner to novice and of all abilities are welcome to join YogaWorks instructors in this special Pre-Flicks workshop. BYO yoga mat or towel. Arrive early to tour the museum (we’re open & free from 5-9pm on #FlicksFrom The Hill nights), then stick around for the FREE Flick Life is Beautiful at 9pm on Federal Hill.

Flicks From The Hill: Life is Beautiful

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! AVAM’s #Flicks series was listed by Travel + Leisure Magazine as one of the “World’s Best Free Things,” and won City Paper’s 2014 Best of Baltimore award for “Best Rain or Shine Event.” And don’t forget: the museum is OPEN & FREE between 5pm and 9pm on Flicks nights!

FILM | Seoul Searching

7:30PM – 10PM

Creative Alliance

3134 Eastern Ave, Baltimore

Seoul, 1986. A raucous gaggle of Korean teenagers spill out of the Gimpo airport and onto buses that transport them to a location just outside the city. There, these high schoolers sent from all over the world—the U.S., Mexico, London, and Hamburg—are participating in a government-sponsored summer program to help them connect with their heritage. With a summer of partying ahead of them, they’re on a crash course to bring shame to their families, their ancestors, and their hosts—but with any luck, they might just figure out how to make friends, fall in love, and absorb some of their roots along the way.

Ejji Ramen Pop Up

Aught 11 – 13

11AM – 6PM

Lexington Market

400 W Lexington St, Baltimore

Ejji Ramen will be popping up at Lexington Market during Otakon Weekend. Join us August 11-13 from 11 AM – 6 PM for a special menu including appetizers and Baltimore’s favorite ramen!

Humanmania, Hiss, L’État C’est Moi, Nightmare Collective and Occultamento

8PM – ?

The Sidebar

218 E Lexington St, Baltimore

HUMANMANIA: LOUD D-BEAT NOISE ATTACK humanmania.bandcamp.com

HISS: NONSTOP HISSING HC FROM AUSTINhissatx.bandcamp.com

L’ETAT C’EST MOI: KILLER HARDCORE PUNK/CRUST OUTTA MONTREAL lecm.bandcamp.com

NIGHTMARE COLLECTIVE: MINIMALIST SLUDGY PUNK OUTTA MONTREALnightmarecollective.bandcamp.com

OCCULTAMENTO: NEW SOUNDSOcultamento.bandcamp.com

✔ [adult swim] ✔ Pre-Otakon Party

6PM – 2AM

The Crown

1910 N Charles St, Baltimore

Come hang, dance, and enjoy good ole hip-hop and revelry as we prepare to celebrate Otakon 2016, our “last” one in Baltimore! ||

Peformances by ⚠⚠⚠ :

Substantial & Asheru (DMV)

⚠ Asheru https://asheru.bandcamp.com/

⚠⚠ DJ Sets by ⚠⚠⚠:

DJ AAROCK

DJ Jav

Ducky Dynamo (BAL)

(& MORE?!? Definately.)

Harlan County Kings // The Jigsaw Seen

9PM – 12AM

Joe Squared

33 W North Ave, Baltimore

https://www.facebook.com/harlancountykings/?fref=ts

https://www.facebook.com/thejigsawseen/?fref=ts

The Salon at The Room

6PM – 8PM

The Room – Mt. Vernon

800 Saint Paul St, Baltimore

We are starting a diverse community of creative people who meet regularly to share work and discuss ideas. Come to our first session at 6pm on Thursday August 11th to learn more and give input on how this community is formed. Please share this event with friends who would also be interested. If you can’t make it to this first gatherings but are interested in future gatherings, please message me or post on the wall below and we’ll make sure to keep you informed about our future plans!

Friday, August 12

Pints in the Park

5PM – 8PM

Center Plaza

120 W. Fayette Street, Baltimore

This popular outdoor happy hour always features live music, corn hole, ping pong, and beer from Baltimore breweries. On Friday, August 12, enjoy: Heavy Seas Beer, Linganore Winecellars, live music by Fiction 20 Down, and food for sale from BricknFire at Baltimore Marriott Inner Harbor at Camden Yards. Ride your bike to Pints in the Park and get a free bike check-up from Race Pace Bicycles. Charm City Run will also be there, meet-up at 6pm for a quick Downtown run, and then back to the park to party. Join CorePower Yoga for a free Yoga class from 5:30-6pm in the plaza. If you kick off the happy hour with a little work out, then the beer and food are guilt-free (can I get an Amen?).

Summer Social

7PM – ?

The Room – Mt. Vernon

800 Saint Paul St, Baltimore

Our second summer jump off with our partner Strangers with Style is on deck! Join us on August 12th for board games, house made #sangria, all night #happyhour chalk drawing with Solely Supreme, and #icecream by Taharka Brothers.

Gathering in Owings Mills

5PM – 10PM

Metro Centre at Owings Mills

10302 Grand Central Ave, Owings Mills

The Gathering is back in Owings Mills with food trucks, music and fun! This evening event ends our Gatherings in the Owings Mills area.

Bands–

Theljon Allen

Joe Keyes and The Late Bloomer Band

Floetic Friday: An Evening of Hip Hop, Spoken Word & Open Mic Expression

7:30PM – ?

Reginald F. Lewis Museum

830 E Pratt St, Baltimore

Join us in this recurring series of up-and-coming emcees, poets, and DJs in this series of spoken word and hip hop expression. Open mic followed by a featured performer. Doors open at 7pm. Food and drink will be available for purchase from the museum cafe’ 7pm-9pm. Performances begin at 7:30pm. Admission: $6 members, $8 non-members. Tickets are available for purchase at the door.

Jerry Garcia Celebration w/ Cris Jacobs and Friends at The 8×10 [Night 1]

9PM – 1:30AM

The 8×10

10 E Cross St, Baltimore

Buy Tickets Here

Baltimore Soundstage – Australia’s Thunder From Down Under

8PM – ?

Baltimore Soundstage

124 Market Pl, Baltimore

Chiseled bodies, seductive dance routines, cheeky humor and boy-next-door charm that you won’t be able to resist! Each sexy performer embodies a different female fantasy and brings it to life, turning your wildest dreams into reality. This isn’t the type of show you just sit and watch – Thunder is a fully interactive experience. The blokes dance on tabletops, make their way through the crowd and even select a few lucky ladies to join in the fun on stage. Don’t miss your chance to get up close and personal with these Aussie hunks! Critics, celebrities and fans from around the world rave that Thunder From Down Under is the is best male revue show on the Strip! This show is the ultimate bachelorette party, divorce party and girls’ night out destination.

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Rainer Maria/ The Convocation/ Snail Mail at Ottobar Fri August 12th!

8PM – ?

Ottobar

2549 N Howard St, Baltimore

RAINER MARIA http://www.rainermaria.com/

OLIVIA NEUTRON BOMB https://www.facebook.com/olivianeutronjohn

THE CONVOCATIONhttps://www.facebook.com/ConvocationOf

SNAIL MAILhttps://www.facebook.com/snailmailband/

Otakon

August 12 – 14

Baltimore Convention Center

1 W Pratt St, Baltimore

Otakon is the convention of the otaku generation: by fans, for fans. Otakon is the largest anime convention on the East Coast! Join thousands of your fellow fans as we descend on Baltimore to celebrate all anime, manga, and all facets of Asian pop culture! Ever since 1999, we’ve taken over a sizable chunk of Baltimore’s Inner Harbor for a 3-day festival celebrating the pop culture that’s brought us everything from Astroboy to Yu-Gi-Oh, from the Seven Samurai to Spirited Away

Saturday, August 13

Grand Opening

11AM – 8PM

Juniper Culinary Apothecary

520 Park Avenue, Baltimore

Come check out the new store on our first official day open! We will have tea tastings, snacks & free “healthy” juice cocktails. Xoxo

For the Greater Goods Market

11AM – 4PM

Church & Company

3647 Falls Rd, Baltimore

Join us for the 3rd For the Greater Goods Market: Baltimore’s handcrafted pop-up shopping party! B.Willow launched For The Greater Goods in December, 2015. The idea behind this market is to create an opportunity to bolster our local economy, support other small businesses, have a good time and support a charitable cause! We will also be collecting donations on behalf ofBoone Street Farm, so be sure to have some cash on hand!

ParkFest is here! Our first B’more block party and everyone is invited!

12PM – 8PM

Mount Vernon Marketplace

520 Park Ave, Baltimore

HELLO Baltimore! We are throwin’ down our first B’more blockparty PARK FEST! Come out and experience the best of Mount Vernon, featuring amazing street #FOOD, #BEER, #WINE, #ART & live music by Caleb Stine and The Brakemen DJ Palombo Jordan August Band Landis Expandis OSLO Acoustic Soul Music. CORNER OF PARK AVE & CENTRE ST. 12 – 8pm, rain or shine! Free to the public.

En Vivo Latino Music Festival at Power Plant Live

1PM – ?

POWER PLANT LIVE!

34 Market Pl, Baltimore

The En Vivo Latino Music Festival is a celebration of music, culture and living LIVELY! Enjoy a full day of great DJ’s and bands, food and cocktails, games and more! This is the only Latino based music festival located in the heart of Baltimore city just two blocks from the world famous Inner Harbor. There will be dancing, dining, drinking and playing through the day. General Admission tickets include entry along with your first beer or specialty cocktail!

Buy Tickets Here

2nd Annual Dog Days Block Party!

4:30PM – 8:30PM

Creative Alliance

3134 Eastern Ave, Baltimore

The Dog Days of Summer Block Party is BACK! We close the street in front of 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. Special Thanks to Flying Dog Brewery!

ACTIVITIES:

– Doggy pools for swimming, TONS of tennis balls & treats!

– Free art activities for the whole family!

– Have your face painted like your pet.

– Get involved with amazing local pet charities.

– DJs spinning pet-inspired tunes all day.

– Wandering Magicians.

– Food from Snake Hill!

– Flying Dog Brewery Beers!

Wavy Dash ~ Angela Arrigo and Jessica Simorte

7PM – 10PM

Terrault

218 W. Saratoga St. 3rd Floor, Baltimore

Wavy Dash is a duel show featuring the work of Angela Arrigo and Jessican Simorte. Both artists’ work examine playful mark-marking techniques and simplifiy space through the use of paint and other materials to make beautiful, coloful, abstractions.

Manta Ray Records Battle of the Bands

8PM – 12AM

Reverb

2112 N Charles St, Baltimore

Bands: (In no particular order)

33rd Parallel

The Driftwood Renegades

The Golden Sombreros

The Collaterals

Last Call Hooligans

1 more TBA

1st Prize: Record a single to be released through Manta Ray Records

2nd Prize: 1,000 Download Cards to promote your current or upcoming release (Provided by our sponsor Distrophonix)

3rd Prize: Gift Card to Brothers Music

The Bronx/ Gateway to Hell

7PM – ?

Ottobar

2549 N Howard St, Baltimore

THE BRONXhttp://thebronxxx.com/bx4/

and guests GATEWAY TO HELL https://www.facebook.com/Gatewaytohellbmore

Jazz in the Sculpture Garden: Don Braden Quintet feat. Vanessa Rubin

7PM – ?

The Baltimore Museum of Art

10 Art Museum Dr, Baltimore

Renowned saxophonist Don Braden has headlined concerts around the world and been featured with greats such as Betty Carter, Wynton Marsalis, and Freddie Hubbard. Vanessa Rubin will lend her incredible range and liquid phrasing to the night.

REHAB 2nd Saturdays with SHE Productions

9PM – 2AM

This month we are happy to be supporting the a Back to School Event for Homeless Youth of Baltimore City. We will be collecting backpacks, pens, pencils, erasers, paper, notebooks, usb drives, umbrellas, etc to help support their success in education. If you can help, please bring donations to the door and we will delvier on behalf of the community. As always we’ve got the double Power Hour featuring $3 Domestics and Rail Drinks til 11:00pm. Resident DJ Vodkatrina will be rocking the 1’s and 2’s and your cold drinks will be served up by our wild REHAB bartenders! This event starts @ 9pm, is 21+ and $5 gets you access to both the disco as well as the LOFT. This is our 7th year of having REHAB @ at Grand Central so if you haven’t been yet come see what you’re missing and if you’re a loyal REHABer thanks for making it a success each and every month!

Otakon Thereafter

9PM – 1AM

Ware House 518

518 N Charles St, Baltimore

Just because the Convention Center closes it’s doors doesn’t mean the party is over. Join us for an afterparty or magicial proportions:

James Nasty – on the decks

Lyle Saunders & Umka Pele – acroyoga

Tha Original Gata – cosplay warrior

Maryland Face and Body Art Guild – live anime transformation

Hand crafted cocktails created by Baltimore’s favorite cocktail guru Perez Klebahn of the Baltimore Bartender’s Guild

Sunday, August 14

Local Love – Humane Education Event

11AM – 4PM

White Marsh Mall

8200 Perry Hall Blvd, Baltimore

The Maryland SPCA, together with ReLove Animals Inc., Baltimore County Animal Services and the White Marsh Mall, invite you to join us for Local Love, a free community event offering fun family activities for children and adults all aimed to teach the importance of being kind to animals in our community. Activities include: face painting, photo booth, making pet toys, reading to adoptable pets, art booth, prize wheel, games and much more. Meet adoptable pets from the Maryland SPCA and Baltimore County Animal Services; visit local vendors and educational booths including the Maryland SPCA, Baltimore County Animal Services, Baltimore Humane Society, ReLove Animals Inc., and Pet Valu. Food and drinks from local food trucks including La Cakerie, Laughing Crab, The Snowball Experience and South Carolina BBQ will be available for purchase. Local Love will be held rain or shine in the parking lot of the White Marsh Mall across from IKEA. There will be adoptable pets to meet–please keep your furry companions at home for this particular event.

Charm City Bluegrass Presents: Live at Westminster Hall

2PM – 6PM

Westminster Hall and Burying Ground

519 W Fayette St, Baltimore

One of the most iconic landmarks in Baltimore, Westminster Hall, the final resting place of Edgar Allen Poe and other notable Marylanders + the best bluegrass bands in the region. Join Charm City Bluegrass for an afternoon not to be missed! Featuring bluegrass greats Danny Paisley and The Southern Grass, Charm City Junction, Bluestone, Blue Octane Bluegrass Band. Beer and wine available for purchase!

Buy Tickets Here

Trivia Night!

5PM – ?

Bagby Pizza Company

1006 Fleet St, Baltimore

Grab your friends and come play trivia at Bagby Pizza Co. in Harbor East! Specials include buckets of beer for $15. First, second, and third place winners all receive prizes!

A Buckwheat Zydeco Celebration Featuring CJ Chenier

8PM – 11PM

Creative Alliance

3134 Eastern Ave, Baltimore

THE LEGEND RETURNS! Louisiana accordion and Hammond B3 man Stanley “Buckwheat” Durial Jr. is an American musical icon. Along with his band Buckwheat Zydeco, he has created an undeniable and unique sound with a mighty dose of soul, rhythm and blues, and funk – and, of course, zydeco! A Buckwheat Zydeco dance party is an incendiary affair not to be missed! DANCE PARTY! NEW THIS YEAR, Limited RESERVED seating available. Get ready to get down to that sweet Buckwheat sound.

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Maryland Tax Free Week 2016

August 14 – 20

Maryland Sales Tax Holiday 2016 full details: http://www.freetaxweekend.com/maryland-tax-free-week-sales-tax-holiday/

Like our page for updates:http://www.facebook.com/freetaxweekend/

Riverside Concert Series: The High and Wides

5PM – 8PM

Leone Riverside Park

301 E Randall St, Baltimore

The High and Wides will perform at the Riverside Park gazebo thanks to our generous sponsor, Domino Sugar Baltimore. While the music fills the air, you can also enjoy The Green Bowl food truck, Miss Twist Ice Cream, beer from UNION Craft Brewing and Key Brewing Co., and wine provided by The Jeff Washo Team.

Barnyard Sharks Bloody Brunch Attack with June Star and Emily Rodgers 8/14

3PM – 7PM

The Windup Space

12 W North Ave, Baltimore

Barnyard Sharks emerge once again from the depths of the bloody waters for partaking of Bloody Shark Water with fellow shark friends June Star, Emily Rodgers, and an aural onslaught of epic proportions.

Noema(CD Release party), Paint and Yell, Yugennui, Annamoe Drive

8PM – 1AM

The Crown

1910 N Charles St, Baltimore

Annamoe Drive https://www.facebook.com/Annamoe-Drive-269264773424340/?fref=ts

Yugennui https://www.facebook.com/angryshapes/?fref=ts

Paint and Yell https://www.facebook.com/Paintanyell/?fref=ts

Noema CD Release Show https://www.facebook.com/NoemaLit/?fref=ts

Poe & Poets Reading Series

2PM – 3PM

Edgar Allan Poe House and Museum

203 N Amity St, Baltimore

What could be better than an intimate reading of Poe in the room he likely used as his bedroom? How about being a guest reader, and get free admission to the museum that day? Click the ticket link (above) to preregister as a reader, or simply arrive on time to enjoy the special intimate experience that happens each month.

Buy Tickets Here

Enjoy!

– Lindsey