Baltimore
Baltimore, Maryland, a vibrant city steeped in rich history and culture, beckons travelers with its unique blend of attractions and charm. The city's Inner Harbor is a central draw, home to the National Aquarium, where visitors can marvel at a diverse range of marine life, and the historic ships at the Historic Ships in Baltimore museum. The area is also perfect for a leisurely stroll, with picturesque waterfront views and a variety of dining and shopping options.
Baltimore's cultural scene is equally compelling. The Walters Art Museum and the Baltimore Museum of Art offer extensive collections ranging from ancient artifacts to contemporary works, showcasing the city's commitment to the arts. For a more immersive experience, the American Visionary Art Museum celebrates self-taught artists and their remarkable works, adding a touch of eccentricity and creativity to your visit.
A fun fact about Baltimore: it's the birthplace of the national anthem. The lyrics to "The Star-Spangled Banner," penned by Francis Scott Key, were inspired by the Battle of Baltimore during the War of 1812. You can explore this piece of history at Fort McHenry, where the battle took place and where the flag that inspired Key still flies.
Baltimore's unique blend of historical significance, cultural richness, and scenic beauty makes it a must-visit destination. Whether you're exploring its museums, enjoying its waterfront, or diving into its historical roots, Baltimore offers an engaging and memorable experience.
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Good Sports: The Wisdom and Fun of Fair Play
From 10/12/2024 - 8/31/2025
The mega-exhibition explores humanity's longtime fascination with sports, from grand Coliseums to humble backyards. It highlights the unique aspects of sports along with illustrating ethical lessons on graceful victories, dignified losses, and remarkable sportsmanship.
Chirping Bird Virtual Comedy
From 12/30/2024 - 12/29/2025
Delight in a bundle of laughter at the enriching weekly comedy event. It showcases high-caliber comedians who have showcased their humor on platforms such as Comedy Central, SiriusXM, Pandora, Fox, and Netflix.
The Magic Showcase
From 1/3/2025 - 9/6/2025
Spectators will marvel at Baltimore's finest magicians, immersed in a world of spellbinding mastery. Beyond the riveting astral performances await close-up magic, photo opportunities with illusionists, and an exclusive, VIP aftershow experience with a renowned enchantress.
Watershed: Transforming The Landscape in Early Modern Dutch Art
From 2/9/2025 - 7/27/2025
Engage with the vibrant history of the early modern Dutch Republic through a comprehensive art exhibition showcasing about 40 prominent Dutch pieces centered around the potent relevance of water and the environment. Traverse the evocative tension of waterscapes, where socio-political economics and daily life fuse into vivid imagery, narrating the evolving identity of a growing nation.
Virtual Challenge: Disney Happily Ever After
From 6/1/2025 - 8/31/2025
Celebrating a noteworthy occasion, the runDisney Virtual Series offers a selection of three differently-themed 5K races that participants can conquer according to their preferred pace. The experienced thrills include potentially winning unique, attraction-themed medals per race and an unusual light-up Challenge medal; use of customizable digital tools like bibs and certificates might make your win even more special.
Chicago
From 6/3/2025 - 6/8/2025
Soak up the splendor of a Chicago concert, an experience of melodic proportions rife with heartfelt emotion, impassioned lyrical stories, and vibrant energy. Feel the sheer ecstasy of electrified nostalgia with classics from a musical era forever remembered.
The Festival of Bizarre Toronto History
From 6/2/2025 - 6/8/2025
At the exciting Festival of Bizarre Toronto History, expect a deep dive into the quirkiest historical tales the city has to conceal, with a sensational lineup of the city's best-known storytellers lending their expertise. With an interesting blend of intellectual fuel and novelty online lectures, stimulating panel discussions, lively interviews, and fascinating walking tours, a single ticket gains entry to every attraction, and the entire festival's offerings are thoughtfully recorded for revisiting at leisure.
The Mystery of Irma Vep: A Penny Dreadful
From 5/18/2025 - 6/22/2025
In a comedic tribute to Gothic melodrama, expect both murder and chaotic amusement wrapped into one. It showcases a hilarious tour de force ride with two skillful actors embodying eight different personas, deviously supported by more than thirty costume alterations, providing humor, werewolves, mummies, and a healthy dose of laughter.
Sour Fest
From 6/6/2025 - 6/8/2025
The upcoming Sour Fest is planning an invigorating taste experience, with more than 60 varieties of sour delights. Pairing an enticing and electrifying palate adventure with an enticing offer of discounted hotel rates, the festival promises a memorable weekend that fizzes with flavors, fun, and festivity.
The Baltimore 10-Miler
On 6/7/2025
The Baltimore 10-Miler provides a challenging but rewarding course, allowing participants the unique opportunity to appreciate aspects of Baltimore often overlooked during routine commutes. Adding an attractive swath of runners' premiums, the event wraps up with an exhilarating post-race party stocked with cooling towels, fresh watermelon, refreshing craft beer, and sizzling live music against the vibrant backdrop of the zoo's spacious lawn.
Historic Reservoir Hill Garden and Home Tour
From 6/7/2025 - 6/8/2025
Immerse yourself in the diverse array of architectural styles within Reservoir Hill and be captivated by stunning~ homes coupled with beautifully curated gardens that await discovery. Entice your taste buds with superb flavours as a selection of Baltimore's finest food trucks stands ready to satisfy your culinary cravings.
Danny Go
On 6/7/2025
Dive into fun-filled educational adventures as Danny Go and his buddies perform high-energy numbers, getting both kids and adults dancing along while learning core values like kindness and cheerfulness. A powerful draw for 1.5 million subscribers on YouTube, this event not only encourages active play and movement but cleverly resorts to lively entertainment to instill learning, easily striking a chord with the young ones.
Nate Jackson
On 6/7/2025
Get ready for a night filled with laughter courtesy of acclaimed comedian, actor, and digital creator, Nate Jackson. Known for his exceptional stage presence and ability to sell out any theater, Jackson brings with him a comedic repertoire extensive enough to have graced platforms such as HBO, MTV, Comedy Central, and even TikTok.
The Run-Up-To Juneteenth 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk
On 6/8/2025
Run Up To Juneteenth jump-starts Baltimore's citywide Juneteenth commemorations with a focus on promoting health, wellness, and education while providing entertaining and scenic courses across the Baltimore Peninsula and Cherry Hill. The Race Village, which serves as the starting and finishing point in Baltimore Peninsula, will charm attendees with music, entertainment, food from local vendors, engaging children's activities, and philanthropy, as it supports The SEED School of Maryland's College Transition and Success Program with the proceeds.
Baltimore Pride
From 6/9/2025 - 6/16/2025
Baltimore Pride is a vibrant celebration of the LGBTQ+ community, featuring a colorful parade, dynamic performances, and numerous events that promote inclusivity and acceptance. Held annually, Pride brings together people from all walks of life to celebrate diversity through fun activities such as drag shows, live music, and parties. Baltimore Pride not only serves as a celebration but also as a platform for advocacy and awareness, highlighting the ongoing fight for equality and rights.
The Dinner Detective Comedy Mystery Dinner Show
On 6/14/2025
The renowned interactive comedy murder mystery dinner theatre is declared as the largest in North America, coming with its hilarious true crime show. As attendees savor an exquisite meal, it's their chance to crack the crime, and beware, as hidden in plain sight is a culprit, and they could also surprisingly end up being pegged as a prime suspect.
Parkpalooza: Summer Festival
On 6/14/2025
Parkpalooza: Summer Festival is the perfect setting for outdoor lovers to vibe with nature, promoting awareness and admiration for the beautiful yet often overlooked city parks. This colorful off-the-cuff summer celebration promises local picnic delicacies, major cord-strumming artists delivering on sunny acoustics, fun activities for kids, and other exciting outdoor adventures to dive into amid park exhibitions.
Kelly's Dream Music Fest
On 6/14/2025
The highly anticipated annual Kelly's Dream Music Fest is back in action, promising a stimulating assembly of melodious tunes. It's strongly recommended to snag tickets in advance, ensuring one's presence at a salient event dedicated to music enthusiasts citywide.
Mixology: Tropical Drinks
On 6/6/2025
Recharge your love for culinary arts by diving into the realm of tropical cocktails in a cooking class led by an expert chef-instructor. With four delicious colourful cocktails to learn, attendees will explore various mixing methods and be acquainted with authentic Caribbean liquors and juicy fresh fruits to create beverages that drop vibrant parties onto taste buds.
Hand Lettering for Journals
On 6/8/2025
In this beginner-friendly workshop, people will have a delightful experience learning the fundamental techniques of journal titling using an assortment of markers and pens to emphasize their journal entries. Attendees will receive step-by-step guidance virtually and should prepare their journal or notebook, pencil, eraser, smudge-free black felt pen, and markers for an enhanced experience with the provided printed workbook.
Modern Calligraphy for Beginners
On 6/10/2025
At the event, participants will delve into the calming pastime of the unique art style known as modern calligraphy with detailed guides and accessible virtual instruction. The numerous benefits of membership become succinctly exacting as beginners receive their calligraphy kitcomplete with different nibs, inkwell pot with black ink, traced papers, and morein their sign up perks, ready to spark creativity and give a distinctive touch to their expressions, making everything from snail mail to household decorating a singular pleasure in artistic presentations.
Briny, Boozy, Bubbly Fun with Fermenting: Sweet & Spicy Dill Green Beans and Dreamy Cocktail
On 6/12/2025
This event allows participants an enjoyable workshop series focusing on the magical world of fermentation, led by artist and educator Shawn Shafner, alongside mixologist Dnny Ronen. Not only will guests learn methods and guides of DIY fermented goodies like 'Sweet and Spicy Dill Green Beans', they'll also delve into interaction with some friendly microbes, cocktail-crafting, and community-building with fellow online fermentation enthusiasts.
Moon Hooch
On 6/13/2025
Moon Hooch stirs up an eclectic visual and auditory fest with their remarkable fusion of house, dance, rock, funk, and jazz. Best known for their thrilling impromptu performances, this pre-party interactive event will also bring local darlings All Good Now to excite the crowd with their resoundingly syncopated rhythms and energetic beats.
Jukebox Bingo
On 6/13/2025
Experience an unconventional twist on traditional bingo where melodies swap spots with digits on your gaming card. It's a lively convivial session highlighted by an array of familiar tunes and trivia from much-loved TV shows and movies to elevate the fun and support you secure triumph.
The PAN Escape
On 6/14/2025
Join Pan and his crew on their fantastical journey, crispy with magical landscapes and thrilling confrontations with notorious pirates. Guaranteed enchantment, as each scene delivers family-friendly excitement bursting with swashbuckling exploits and enchanting environments.
A Taste of Greece
On 6/14/2025
For those interested in gourmet creations, the upcoming Greek Cooking Class is an opportunity to learn new skills and spice up the kitchen routine. Guided by a professional chef, attendees will learn how to cook flavorful Greek chicken and a yummy salad, and will also get tips on crafting a light but creamy sauce as a perfect complement.
Sunday Funday Trivia Session
On 6/15/2025
Dive into a fresh wave of excitement with the Taken It Easy Trivia, which promises a brand-new trivia session filled with tons of trivia questions every Sunday. Participants stand a chance to win a myriad of exciting prizes, making each session a laughter-filled battle of wits and knowledge.
Ride Israel
On 6/15/2025
Pedaling for a Purpose serves as an exhilarating virtual bike challenge, encouraging participants to explore the neighborhood landscapes while staying active. Organized by the Temple Beit Shalom, this event combines fitness and fun flawlessly, promising to imbue all participants with a sense of purpose and enjoyment.
Become a Wine Expert in Under 2 Hours Webinar with Sommelier Amy Karasavas
On 6/17/2025
Fancy a virtual vineyard right in the comfort of your living room? The event offers a masterclass on foundational wine topics and handy lifehacks by a knowledgeable NYC-based sommelier, Amy Karasavas. Listen to viticulture insights, uncover hidden prosperity of wine history across various cultures worldwide, learn useful techniques for seeing, smelling, and tasting wine, benefit from pointers on purchasing wine, participate in engaging trivia sessions, and open a discussion about this timeless beverage, all in a laid-back, interactive session.
Riot Runners Virtual 10K
On 6/20/2025
Challenging both seasoned runners and beginners alike, the Riot Runners Virtual 10K is a unique online event where participants can race at their preferred speed and location. Not just a test of endurance, the event swag includes a shirt and medal for all runners, and a fifth of the registration fee goes toward supporting the Claire House Children's Hospice.
Pasta 101: Colorful Pastas (Online Focus Series)
On 6/20/2025
Delve into the vibrant science of pasta making at the enlightening Pasta 101 course, where a variety of tagliatelle pasta recipes using spinach, beets, and tomatoes are prepared. With a detailed preparation guide filled with the quintessential shopping list and preparations, attendees get to gain in-depth knowledge regarding pasta components, understand how to incorporate vegetables for distinctive flavors, as well as learn about traditional sauce pairings for wholesome experiences.
Georgia O’Keeffe: Flowers and Abstractions
On 6/20/2025
Dive deep into the life and works of renowned American artist Georgia O'Keeffe in part two of an informative art history series. This event provides an opportunity to appreciate her striking creations of florals and abstractions, painted with a perspective that insists attendees take time to witness the beauty of a flower.
African American Festival
From 6/21/2025 - 6/22/2025
Every summer, Baltimore comes alive with the vibrant celebration of the African American Festival. Featuring top musical performances, cultural exhibitions, and delicious food vendors, this event honors the rich heritage and contributions of the African American community. With an anticipated attendance of over 100,000 visitors, this festival is a must-visit for those looking to immerse themselves in a weekend of music, art, and community spirit.
Music City Summer Fest
On 6/21/2025
Get ready for an unforgettable day filled with energizing music, scrumptious food, and tons of fun. It's going to be an enriching encounter designed to delight your senses and spark pure enjoyment.
Step 2 Calligraphy Class
On 6/24/2025
Craft your penmanship mastery at the Sip and Script virtual modern Step 2 calligraphy class, an ideal follow-up to the beginner's session. Delve further into warm-up drills, practice new alphabets, explore flourishes, and prepare to design a magnificent quote, all while acquainting yourself with lessons on mixing colored ink and creating a unique calligraphy style.
Conversations with the Curator: The 1758 Treaty of Easton
On 6/25/2025
Month by month, eager minds can delve into admired artifacts, discuss intriguing gallery themes, or get exclusive insight into upcoming exhibit preparations. A future highlight includes an insightful tour, led by a dedicated Curator, focusing on the influential 1758 Treaty of Easton artifact, connecting attendees to the unforgettable historical moment when peace and territorial disputes were purposefully negotiated between representatives of the British Crown and various Eastern woodland nations.
American Whiskeys for July 4th Webinar with Spirit and Snack Tasting Kit
On 6/26/2025
Delve into the captivating world of American whiskey beyond bourbon in an event that explores bottles that defy stereotypes, their historic roots, and modern-day innovations. It will be an enlightening, flavorful journey curated by a Whiskey Specialist that includes a tasting of five exclusive American whiskeys, tips on tasting procedures, discussions about regional agricultural influence on whiskey styles, insights into complexity adding cask-finishing trends and curated pairing snacks, rewarding everyone with a greater swallowing depth of knowledge and appreciation.
Baltimore Oddities and Curiosities Expo
From 6/28/2025 - 6/29/2025
The Oddities and Curiosities Expo stages a diverse spectrum of peculiar items and captivating talents, featuring oddities ranging from taxidermy and antique curios to quirky handcrafted artworks and attire. Attendees can participate in taxidermy classes, spectate mesmerizing sideshow performances, and connect with a community of individuals enthralled by all things unusual and extraordinary.
Open Mic Poetry
On 6/28/2025
Get ready to unleash your creativity at the upcoming Open Mic Poetry event - a platform to share and listen to riveting poetic content. It will be a time to engage with fellow poets and appreciate heart-touching verses from across the local poetry community.
Blueberry Cheesecake Macarons (Online Focus Series)
On 6/28/2025
The upcoming cooking class promises attendees the chance to master the artistry of Blueberry Cheesecake Macarons under the expert tutelage of a professional chef. Students will learn how to prepare batter and meringue, color the mixture, pipe it accurately, bake it, and then create and add a succulent blueberry cream cheese filling, resulting in delectable French macarons by the end of the class.
Jam Online Concert
On 6/28/2025
Jam Online Concert is a globally accessible concert series that occurs four times a year. Attendees are offered a great opportunity to engage with their favorite artists from the comfort of their own homes.
Yoga
On 6/7/2025
Dive into a tranquil-filled yoga session designed to rejuvenate the soul and relax the mind. Expert instructors lead weekly encapsulations of positivity, welcoming attendees regardless of experience level.
Saturday Night Comedy Showcase
On 6/7/2025
Get ready for a swell of laughter at the upcoming Comedy Showcase with non-stop humor to lighten your evening. Alongside enjoying the entertainment, attendees can explore numerous fascinating craft brews meticulously layered on tap.