This is a big week for fun food events so get out there and taste Baltimore!  There are so many great events that I may need to learn how to clone myself.

Monday, May 30

Enjoy your day off and cook out on the grill!  Or visit one of the many restaurants and bars that have excellent al fresco dining!

List of Baltimore Restaurants with outdoor dining

Special shout out to my husband for our 7th Wedding Anniversary 🙂

Tuesday, May 31

Board Games and Booze
7PM – 11PM
The Joint Bar & Patio
1026 S Charles St, Baltimore
Inaugural Board Games and Booze event at The Joint. Come play some games, meet some people and try some of our delicious libations.  We have Code Names, Click Clack Lumberjack, Keep Calm, The Game and a few others. Feel free to bring your favorite!

Sitcom / Trophy Dad (WI) / Snail Mail / Colora
8PM – ?
The Windup Space
12 W North Ave, Baltimore
→ Sitcom  – https://jakelazovick.bandcamp.com/
→ Trophy Dad (WI) – https://trophydad.bandcamp.com/releases
→ Snail Mail – https://snailmailbaltimore.bandcamp.com/releases
→ Colora – https://colora1.bandcamp.com/
$7 at the door

Wednesday, June 1

Baltimore Chefs Behind Bars
6PM – 8:30PM
Wit On The Water
200 International Drive, Baltimore
On Wednesday, June 1, six top Baltimore chefs will gather at Wit & Wisdom for the return of Chef’s Behind Bars, a cocktail event to benefit No Kid Hungry’s work to end childhood hunger in America.  From 6:00 to 8:30 p.m., guests can enjoy signature drinks concocted by the city’s most renowned talent and Chick’n Shack sandwiches by Shake Shack, all while helping No Kid Hungry make sure all kids have the healthy food they need, every day. At the end of the evening, Judges’ Choice and People’s Choice winners will be chosen as reigning Chefs Behind Bars!

The Baltimore Sun’s Secret Supper
Seating is at 7PM
@ a Secret Location
They will contact you on the morning of June 1st via e-mail with the venue name and address. Each ticket is all-inclusive. Your four-course meal, specialty cocktail and wine pairings are included in the cost of your ticket including tax and gratuity. Baltimore has quickly become one of the premiere cities for great food. In fact, Baltimore was rated number 2 in Zagat’s top food cities in 2015. We scour the city to find this year’s outstanding restaurants to select those who will host The Baltimore Sun’s Secret Supper series. $99 per person.

Vinny Vegas w/ The Effects and Glass Mannequins
7:30PM – ?
Metro Gallery
1700 N Charles St, Baltimore
Vinny Vegas, the EFFECTS, and Glass Mannequins
$10  Doors 7:30 // Show 8:00

Midlife
8PM, Opening Night June 1, runs through June 26
Single Carrot Theatre
2600 N Howard St, Baltimore
When Beck’s daily coffee run takes a turn for the bizarre, the thirty-something, married mid-level manager finds herself in the midst of a battle against time. Beck fights to preserve her sense of self against an increasingly surreal set of foes: an albino with a mysterious key; a sinister old woman who knows more than she should; a breathtaking circus ringleader; and her own tumbling thoughts. When her favorite barista is kidnapped by these ethereal enemies, Beck must journey down a path from which there is no turning back. Whimsical, sinister, and profound, Midlife is a meditation on the terror of change. World Premiere. June 1-26, 2016

Thursday, June 2

First Thursdays for Leukemia Lymphoma
6PM – 9PM
Canton Waterfront Park
3001 Boston St, Baltimore
Free Concert @ Canton Waterfront! Come support the Leukemia Lymphoma Society for their first ever First Thursday appearance! Bring the doggie to our kissing booth, enter for a “chance to win” prizes, and much more! All donations support The Leukemia Lymphoma Society. For more information please visit http://www.mwoy.org/pages/md/md16/cmorga

Distressed MD Flag Pottery Paint Night
6:30PM
HotPots
39 W Aylesbury Rd, Lutherville
One of our most popular events is back with this awesome MD flag design! We’ll walk you through the steps to paint this beautiful platter. Don’t worry if you’re not artistic—as long as you like trying new things and having fun, you’ll be in the right place! Once finished, HotPots will fire your platter and it will become a wonderful serving dish, or piece of art to display. Bring your favorite beverage and snacks to enjoy while painting and laughing with friends! Buy Tickets Here

Comedy Night! Feat. Elahe Izadi
8PM – 9:30PM
Ryleigh’s Oyster Mount Vernon
1225 Cathedral St, Baltimore
FREE SHOW in The Basement! $1 Oysters, $2 Rolling Rock pints, $4 select craft beers, $5 32oz Natty Boh drats, $6 wine + special food menu!
Elahe Izadi is a Washington, DC-based stand-up comic. She’s performed at venues throughout the area, including the DC Improv, Magooby’s Joke House, State Theatre and her parents’ kitchen. She’s also a past performer of the Women in Comedy Festival and Bentzen Ball.
Rounding out the bill this evening:
Jessica Murphy Garrett, Donnie Sengstack, Chris Hudson, Jon Yeager, and Mike Quindlen

Friday, June 3

Jason Steinburg: Art Opening at Reverb with performance by The Godz
8PM -?
Reverb Collective
2112 N Charles St · Baltimore
At the beginning of each month we at Reverb like to display the artwork of a local artist for an entire month. So for the month of June we are proudly working with Jason Steinburg. Not only will Jason be presenting his work but The Godz, who are signed with our partners at Manta Ray Records will be also performing that night. So stop by and take a look at Jason’s work and also enjoy a performance by The Godz.

SoR Baltimore’s Spring Season Shows
First show at 5:30PM
Ottobar
2549 N Howard St, Baltimore
Can you believe it? It’s the end of the season! The students have been hard at work all year to bring you guys this stellar show; from 60’s Soul to Ladies of the 80’s, it’s sure to be a rocking weekend.  Tickets for this event will be $10 per day. Children under 6 get in for free as do all performing students! This year the sets will take place over three days, check below to make sure you catch as much awesome as humanly possible:
Friday, June 3rd
Theatrical Rock – 5:30 PM
Ladies of the 80’s – 7:00 PM
60’s Soul – 8:15 PM
20th Century Classics (Adults) – 9:30 PM

Opening Reception of FISSURAL | Solo exhibition by Alex Schechter
7PM 10PM
Terrault Contemporary
1515 Guilford Ave, Baltimore
Join us for the opening reception of ‘Fissural’ by Alex Schechter in conjunction with Alloverstreet. This is also Terrault’s very last exhibition in the Copy Cat before we move! Come say goodbye to us!
Fissural is an exploration of boundaries. Whether physical, temporal or political, these works examine the arbitrary divisions in natural landscapes. Drawing inspiration from political boundaries in the American West, these abstracted landscapes are carved from stacked and laminated wood. Their hills, grooves and valleys mimicking the tumult of the state where Schecter was born. For him, they are intuitive miniaturization of the landscape of his youth, burnished terrains split byarbitrary lines. They are breaking and are broken. They are cared for. Their divisions point to loss, to empty space, but also to connection. The schism is the thing that holds them together, transitioning them from isolated forms to a connected group.
Exhibition Runs: June 3rd – June 25th
Gallery Hours: Saturdays 1-5pm

Hairspray in Concert
8:00PM
Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall
1212 Cathedral St, Baltimore
“You can’t stop the beat” in this encore performance of a semi-staged concert production featuring full orchestra, vocalists and Baltimore’s own John Waters as narrator. Relive 2013’s sold out performances of this quirky classic through your favorite songs from the musical that follows a young girl’s dream to star in a dance show as she ends up changing the world.

Natty Boh After-Party at Ryleigh’s
10PM – 12AM
Ryleigh’s Oyster Mount Vernon
1225 Cathedral St, Baltimore
Immediately following Friday’s performance of Hairspray in Concert, join us for an after-party at Ryleigh’s Oyster Mount Vernon, co-hosted by the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Ryleigh’s Oyster and National Bohemian! The after-party will feature Boh cocktails and drink specials, and is free and open to all concert-goers.
VIP EXPERIENCE:
Attend a private party in the Ryleigh’s basement with free food, drink specials, and special guests John Waters, George Wendt and more! Limited space available, first come first serve. Tickets are only $25 and going fast! VIP tickets available here: BSOmusic.org/calendar/events/2015-2016-events/hairspray-in-concert

Saturday, June 4

Taste of 3 Cities- Baltimore
11AM – 9PM
Patterson Park
2806 Eastern Avenue, Baltimore
Indulge in the region’s Top 40 food trucks, beer and wine. Experience a range of culinary dishes from American comfort to seafood, barbecue, desserts and more as the top food trucks from your region compete for the Mayor’s Cup, People’s Choice and Triple Crown. Enjoy all-day live music, and premium wines, beer and spirits and cast your vote for your favorite food truck.  Benefiting Meals on Wheels, MD
Buy tickets here
**MUSIC**
RubbleBucket http://rubblebucket.com/
SuperCity http://www.supercityband.com/
Honey Extractor http://www.honeyextractormusic.com/
Swift Technique http://www.swifttechnique.com/

Eat Art by Culinary Socialite
5PM – 9PM
Impact Hub
10 East North Avenue, Baltimore
5 chefs matched up with 5 visual artist. Teamed up they will create a dish and a work of art, the plate will become the canvas. Guest will literally get to eat the art. Canvas artwork will be for sale, vendors, and live music. This will be awesome! Come support the arts. $20 Entry.

SoR Baltimore’s Spring Season Shows
First show at 12PM
Ottobar
2549 N Howard St, Baltimore
Can you believe it? It’s the end of the season! The students have been hard at work all year to bring you guys this stellar show; from 60’s Soul to Ladies of the 80’s, it’s sure to be a rocking weekend.  Tickets for this event will be $10 per day. Children under 6 get in for free as do all performing students! This year the sets will take place over three days, check below to make sure you catch as much awesome as humanly possible:
Saturday, June 4th
Rock 101 (Wednesday) – 12:00 PM
Sub Pop Records – 12:30 PM
Women Who Rock (Adults) – 2:00 PM
Rock 101 (Tuesday) – 2:45 PM
Lennon vs McCartney – 3:15 PM
60’s Soul – 4:15 PM

Remington Community Picnic
12PM – 3PM
2701 Sisson St, Baltimore
GRIA’s 5th annual Community Picnic will be held on June 4th from noon to 3pm on the SIsson St Lot, corner of 27th St and Sisson St. The Baltimore Westsiders Marching Band will return as headliners for this day of outdoor family fun. There will also be free picnic food, a recycling bin giveaway (bring proof of Remington residency to obtain one), free bike maintenance from Twenty20, and kids activities led by the Baltimore Faerie Festival.

Maryland Traditions Folklife Festival- FREE!
12PM – 8PM
Creative Alliance
3134 Eastern Ave, Baltimore
The Maryland Traditions Folklife Festival is in its sixth year! Join us at the Creative Alliance for a family-friendly celebration of folk arts, featuring, dance, music, food, and crafts from across the state. Admission is free, and the festival takes place rain or shine.

Baltimore Vintage Expo
11AM – 6PM
The Ideal Arts Space
905 W 36th St, Baltimore
The BVE is Baltimore’s premier vintage & antiques expo featuring a high end selection of vintage clothing, accessories, furniture and decor from the best retailers and private dealers in the Baltimore/DC metro area.  The event will take place on Saturday, June 4th from 11am to 6pm in the Ideal Arts Space, a renovated historic theatre located directly on The Avenue in Hampden, the perfect environment for such an occasion with its original Art Deco architecture & design.

Bitter Heart Club: PROM Edition
9PM – ?
Ware House 518
518 N Charles St, Baltimore
In February, we smeared the name of Valentine’s Day with gore and angsty cocktails at the Bitter Heart Club. Now, it’s June, and the Bitter Heart Club is back, and throwing a prom do-over for all our sarcastic adult friends. We’re calling it…
THE BITTER HEART CLUB: PROM EDITION
Chelsea Gregoire (of Drinkable Genius) and Perez Klebahn (Of Ratio Craft and Beverage) are back at Ware House 518, using ingredients fromThe Baltimore Whiskey Company, The Raven Beer, Barrow’s Intense Ginger Liqueur, The Perfect Puree of Napa Valley, True Syrups & Garnishes, and more! Falbows will also be on hand for your snazzy, last minute prom attire needs!
Drag out those prom gowns and tuxedo tails as we bring you back to a night of great expectations. Our best dressed king and queen will be voted on by our scrutinizing panel of judges… your bartenders.
There will be dancing to the greatest school dance songs of the 80’s, 90’s, and early 2000’s. There will be photos and booze, to remember (or not remember) the festivities. There will definitely be fun, as long as you’re 21+.
Relive the past, legally this time. The dance begins at 9:00pm and will run to close.

Sunday, June 5

SoR Baltimore’s Spring Season Shows
First show at 1PM
Ottobar
2549 N Howard St, Baltimore
Can you believe it? It’s the end of the season! The students have been hard at work all year to bring you guys this stellar show; from 60’s Soul to Ladies of the 80’s, it’s sure to be a rocking weekend.  Tickets for this event will be $10 per day. Children under 6 get in for free as do all performing students! This year the sets will take place over three days, check below to make sure you catch as much awesome as humanly possible:
Sunday, June 5th
Sub Pop Records – 1:00 PM
Rock 101 (Monday) – 2:30 PM
Rock Shop – 3:00 PM
Ladies of the 80’s – 3:30 PM
Lennon vs McCartney – 4:45 PM
Theatrical Rock – 5:45 PM
Rock 101 (Saturday) – 7:15 PM
20th Century Classics (Adults) – 7:45 PM
Women Who Rock (Adults) – 8:45 PM

King Kong (1933) on the Big Screen!
10AM
The Senator Theatre
5904 York Rd, Baltimore
A Film by Merian C. Cooper and Ernest B. Schoedsack
King Kong (1933)
Starring: Fay Wray, Robert Armstrong and Bruce Cabot
Admission $7.
A film crew goes to a tropical island for an exotic location shoot and discovers a colossal giant gorilla who takes a shine to their female blonde star. Then he’s captured and brought back to New York City for public exhibition.
1933 | DCP | 1.37 : 1 | 100 min

Summer ’16 – Crab Feast
12PM – 4PM
Rocket To Venus
3360 Chestnut Ave, Baltimore
For the first time in more than four years, Obrycki’s Steamed Crabs will be available in Baltimore. Come on in to Rocket to Venus in Hampden and get crackin’ with all you can eat crabs, pit beef and more. . . Hope to see you there!
Space is limited, so make sure you buy your ticket in advance at Missiontix.

Federal Hill’s 15th Annual Jazz & Blues Festival
12PM – 7PM
S. Charles Street – between West St & Hamburg St.
Join us for Federal Hill’s 16th Annual Jazz & Blues Festival!!
Enjoy a day in beautiful Federal Hill, checking out awesome vendors, eating delicious food, and listening to the hottest jazz & blues bands in Baltimore!
Featuring Brooks Long and the Bad Dawg No More, Rufus Roundtree and Da B’more Brass Factory and Ursula Ricks Project and more!
FREE admission!

Global Bubble Parade Baltimore
1PM
Bubble Parade
3601 Falls Rd, Baltimore
The 100 Happy Days project is putting together a global flash mob, a Bubble Parade!
Come meet at the 7-11 in Hampden, on West 36th Street. We will be walking up and down The Avenue (36th Street) from Falls Road where the 7-11 is to Beech Avenue and back to the 7-11. We’re meeting at 1 and will be heading out soon after.
The theme is colors and bubbles. Dress as bright, loud, and sparkly as you can, and bring bubbles! Bubble guns are strongly encouraged if you have them because of how easy they are to use on the move, but I will also bring bottles, trays, and wands for you to use. We’ll also have mobile refill stations and music to keep us pumped up!
Other things that are encouraged to bring include dogs, hula hoops, ribbon wands, and other fun things you can easily do while walking. Wear silly mouse ears, a clown costume, whatever you want! This is a safe space to be weird and bust out those neon fishnets, headband boppers, and tutus you’re not sure where to wear.
The pace will be slow, it’s just for fun! Let’s spread happiness to the people around us. All ages are welcome. Please share this event and invite your friends.

All American Chefs Tasting Event and Awards
5:30PM
Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore
200 International Dr, Baltimore, Maryland
Join Carroll Museums, MADE:In America and the All American Chefs at The Four Seasons Hotel/ Baltimore on Sunday, June 5 at 5:30 pm for the 2016 American Treasures Awards & Tasting Event. Tickets $65/pp.
Guests will be treated to an American Treasures Tasting Event prepared by the All American Chefs featuring MADE:In America’s award winning farmers, foragers, and craft producers and distillers. Plus each ticket holder will receive one free admission pass to the All American House now on exhibit at the Carroll Mansion through July 10, 2016.
At the event, the Hon. Stephanie Rawlings-Blake Mayor, the City of Baltimore will present the Baltimore’s American Treasures Awards to The Hon. Barbara Mikulski, United States Senator and Dr. Carla Hayden, Librarian of Congress elect.
Craig Rogers, Chair of MADE: In America National Advisory Committee will present the American Treasures Awards
in the Culinary Arts & Foodways to Bourbon Barrell Foods,
JM Clayton Seafood Company, Sagamore Spirit Rye Whiskey Distellery
MADE:In America will present the American Benefactors Award to The Paterakis Family for ongoing support of the
All American Chefs.
Buy tickets here