Happy 4th of July weekend everyone!  Hope you all have a great holiday. Go see some fireworks!  Plenty of things to do this week and this next weekend is one of my favorites to be in Baltimore!  I’ll be needing to clone myself again.

Also, feel free to check this throughout the week as I do update it with new events that pop up!

Monday, July 4

Fourth of July Pet Parade
10AM – 12PM
American Visionary Art Museum
800 Key Hwy, Baltimore
Pet Registration begins at 9:30am, festivities start at 10am. FREE! Dress your pet & strut your stuff. Animal fun! Animal prizes! Trophies awarded for Best Costume, Most Patriotic, Most Visionary Pet, Owner & Pet look-alikes, Least likely to succeed as a Pet, Visionary Pet Tricks and more! Friendly pets of ALL kinds are welcome. The best dog-gone parade in town! Followed by the Pet Talent (Or Not) Show! And Sit, Stay for a rousing game of pet musical chairs! Pets must be leashed or carried. H20 and baggies provided.
REGISTRATION: Pet Registration begins at 9:30am, Parade kicks off at 10am. This event is FREE & OPEN to the public, no advanced registration required.

Free(dom) Flow
8AM – 9AM
Federal Hill Park
Baltimore
Hey, Baltimore!! Last year, we raised over $100 for Veterans Yoga Projectin the pouring rain on the Fourth of July. This year, we’re doing it again – but with bigger goals & PLENTY of sunshine! Join us on Monday 7/4 at 8am for a beautiful 1hr morning vinyasa flow overlooking the city led by our Baltimore ambassador, Elyza Dolby. Bring your own mat, water & any friends who love freedom, yoga, and giving back to a great cause. There will be a limited number of mats & blocks available, if needed. Class is free – because ‘Merica – but donations are encouraged. This year, we are raising money for another incredible charity, Warrior Wellness Solutions. $250 will provide an injured veteran with an entire week of yoga/personal training & healthy meals to get thier life back on track, and that’s our goal!! If you cannot attend, but would like to donate, please do so at: http://www.warriorwellnesssolutions.org/donate/4584165655

Star Spangled Yoga
9:30AM – 10:30AM
Tiki Barge Baltimore
500 Harborview Dr, Baltimore
Happy 4th of July, Baltimore! We are having a special class to kick off the 4th with stars, stripes & sweat. Class starts at 9:30 am, so please arrive a few minutes early. Class will be 1 hour on our pool deck. Cost is $20.00 After class, we will have a brunch (open to public) for an additional $20, which includes one drink @& buffet style food.
Buy Tickets Here

4th of July Bash
10AM – 2AM
The Point in Fells
1738 Thames St., Baltimore
Don’t go to the beach for the 4th, go BOTTOMLESS with us at The Point in Fells! $13 Bottomless mimosas, bloody mary’s, screwdrivers, sangria, and Natty Boh draft from 10am-3pm. Brunch specials from 10am-4pm. Adult popscicles are back to cool you down!! Build your own hot dog all day!

4th of July at the Tavern!
11AM – 9PM
Mt. Washington Tavern
5700 Newbury St, Baltimore
Bring mom for some apple pie! Join us for 4th of July at the Tavern! FREE hot dogs for kids 12 and under with purchase of an lunch or dinner and FREE apple pie for adults with purchase of lunch or dinner (one slice per person).

July 4th w/ Dave Nada & James Nasty
2PM – 11PM
Waverly Brewing Company
1625 Union Ave, Baltimore
Independence Day Celebration + Birthday Party for Dave Nada. DJ sets from Dave Nada & James Nasty 5pm to 9:30pm. You can get it in before the fireworks. 20% off all drinks all night. Special summer drink menu. BYOKP (Bring Your Own Kiddie Pool) We have the hose and water.

4th of July at the BMI!
6PM – 10PM
Baltimore Museum of Industry
1415 Key Hwy, Baltimore
Our waterfront location offers the best view of fireworks in the city. This family-friendly evening offers fun games, snacks and beverages for sale, and a fireworks finale. This is a sell-out event, so get your tickets early!
The Smoking Swine – as seen on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives!
Cream Cruiser- the new local favorite ice cream sandwich!
BMI members $45, non-members $55; includes parking for one car and admission for passengers. Reserved table (on brick terrace): $25 additional. Walk-in at gate $7 per person and children under 2 are free. Purchase tickets online or contact Penelope at pfallon@thebmi.org or 410.727.4808 x129.
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Fourth of July Pier Party
6:30PM – 10PM
National Aquarium
501 E Pratt St, Baltimore
Grab your lawn chair and join us harbor side on Monday, July 4 for a private party on the Aquarium’s Pier 3 viewing area from 6:30 pm to 10 pm. Celebrate America’s independence with music, entertainment and a front-row seat to the grand finale, as fireworks light up the sky over the Inner Harbor. Concessions, including snacks, local beers and wines, will also be available for purchase.
All guests ages 3 and older must have a ticket to enter. Please purchase non-member tickets for any guests not listed on or covered by your membership. Reservations can be made online or by calling 410-659-4230, Monday through Friday from 9 am to 4:30 pm. Questions? Email us at members@aqua.org.  Buy Tickets Here

Baltimore’s Fourth of July Celebration presented by Ports America Chesapeake
7PM – 10PM
Baltimore Inner Harbor
Greater Baltimore’s biggest Fourth of July celebration returns to the Inner Harbor! Baltimore’s Fourth of July Celebration presented by Ports America Chesapeake takes place Monday, July 4, 2016 from 7 to 10pm at Baltimore’s Inner Harbor with live music and celebratory fireworks. At 7pm, audiences can enjoy live music from the U.S. Navy Band Cruisers as they perform contemporary hits from the Inner Harbor Amphitheater at Pratt and Light streets. The fireworks show, choreographed to patriotic and contemporary music, begins at 9:30pm. The display is produced by fireworks company Pyrotecnico. The holiday fireworks can be viewed from several locations in downtown and the surrounding areas, including Federal Hill, Locust Point, Fell’s Point, Canton and Harbor East. Support for Baltimore’s Fourth of July Celebration is provided by Ports America Chesapeake, BGE, GEICO, Visit Baltimore, Waterfront Partnership, FOX 45 and Amtrak.

Picnic at the Top
7PM – 10PM
World Trade Center
401 E. Pratt Street, Baltimore
See Baltimore’s biggest Fourth of July celebration from the Top! Top of the World Observation Level invites guests to Picnic at the Top on Monday, July 4, 2016  from 7pm to 10pm.  Visitors can take in a 360-degree view of Baltimore and festive fireworks from 27 floors above the Inner Harbor.  The event offers catered food & beverage, children’s activities, a live DJ and photo booth. This is a non-alcoholic, family fun event. Tickets cost $50 for adults and $25 for children ages 3-12 (no cost for children under 3).
Buy Tickets Here

Special Fireworks Kayak Trip
7PM – 11PM
Middle Branch Park
3301 Waterview Ave, Baltimore
Join us for a Festive Guided Adventure!! Meet us at Middle Branch Park (3301 Waterview Ave 21230) just south of the Hanover Street Bridge. More romantic than a candlelit dinner- the magic of the Patapsco under the explosions of downtown fireworks will leave you in awe! Space is limited, so please RSVP early to reserve your spot in a canoe or kayak. We will provide everything needed for a great evening of paddling. The cost is $50 for a single kayak, $30 per person when you bring your own boat (cost includes a guided tour, paddle, life jacket, snacks, and glow stick). There are other things to know about our evening floats- Dress = Warm day/Cool evening. Trips are cancelled for rain and dangerous weather but not for clouds. For Adults Only please! For questions or more information please contact Molly.Gallant@BaltimoreCity.gov or 443-984-4058.

Annual Independence Day Deck Party
7PM – 10PM
USS Constellation (1854)
Pier One, Baltimore
Celebrate America’s Independence aboard an American Treasure!  Join us for Historic Ships in Baltimore ‘s Annual Independence Day Deck Party on board the USS Constellation in the Inner Harbor’s Pier One. American backyard barbecue favorites served with local beer, wine and assorted sodas. Overlook the Inner Harbor high above the crowds and enjoy the best view of the FIREWORKS! Music, Special Tours, Cannon Firings and More!

Baltimore Fireworks Cruise
8PM – 11PM
Watermark Cruises at Baltimore Inner Harbor
555 Light Street, Baltimore
Enjoy an unobstructed view of the July 4th fireworks display in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. Step aboard a Watermark yacht for an enjoyable evening cruise of the Harbor capped off by the city’s spectacular fireworks show. The cruise will include light snacks. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase at the River Run Bar.
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Crab Feast for the 4th
9PM – 1AM
Angelo’s Pie in the Sky
3838 Roland Ave, Baltimore
Angelo’s Pie in the Sky presents a Crab Feast for the 4th!! Enjoy steamed crabs, crab soup, fried chicken, corn on the cob, potato salad, coleslaw, beverages, desserts. BYOB. Only $40 if you order now. $50 for latecomers at the door IF tickets are available. Please reserve your seat now while tickets are still available. call 410 235-2893

Action BEAT (feat GW Sok of the EX) // the Wayward // Opening BELL // Elagabalus
9PM – 12AM
Asian Taste Restaurant
916 W 36th St, Baltimore
ACTION BEAT (from. UK w/ G.W. Sok of THE EX on vocals)
https://action-beat.bandcamp.com/album/a-remarkable-machine
THE WAYWARD (mem. MULTICULT, progpunk)
http://thewayward.bandcamp.com/
OPENING BELL (NYC bunker struktur-noise)
http://openingbell.bandcamp.com/
ELAGABALUS (mem. AT THE GRAVES, psych-progmetal) http://elagabalus.bandcamp.com/

Tuesday, July 5

Tiki Taco Tuesday
4PM – 10PM
Gunther & Co.
3650 Toone St, Baltimore
Did you work over the Holiday weekend or just want to keep the party going? We’ve got you! Join us on the Gunther & Co. patio for a very special Tiki Taco Tuesday, featuring special guest bartenders, Torrence Swain (Mezcal El Silencio) and Aaron Joesph (Papa’s Pilar), who will join our Libation Liaison Shaun Stewart to bring their very best Tiki cocktail game! Expect umbrellas, pineapples, and all kinds of delicious drinks…oh and tacos…There will be TACOS!!!

Meditate in Hampden
6PM – 7:15PM
Itineris
2050 Rockrose Ave, Baltimore
Join us for a short Dharma talk, meditation instruction, breath-work, and 30-minutes sitting meditation. To these classes Susan brings her years of experience with many different types of meditation including Vedic, Vipassana, Jewish and Buddhist studies. This light-hearted group is a perfect sangha (community) for those seeking a place to meditate and meet others along the path. All levels of meditators are welcome!
Class is facilitated by Susan Weis-Bohlen. Susan has been meditating for over 20 years and has been teaching for nearly 7 years. Many people have been able to create a regular meditation practice by anchoring their week with this group meditation. The benefits of meditation include reducing stress, anxiety, and drama in your life, sleeping better, the ability to manifest desires more easily and to learn that true happiness comes from within.
Wear comfortable clothing. Chairs and meditation cushions provided, but please bring a cushion if you have one. You don’t need to bring anything but yourself. If you can breathe, you can meditate! Cost: $10 donation suggested

Barrel Rested Gin Kickoff
7PM – 10PM
Bookmakers Cocktail Club
31 E Cross St, Baltimore
On Tuesday night, July 5th, Bookmakers Cocktail Club is hosting Baltimore Whiskey Company for the release of their barrel-rested Shot Tower Gin. Beverage Director Ryan Sparks will create cocktails using The Baltimore Whiskey Company’s Shot Tower Gin, Barrel-Rested Shot Tower Gin, 1904 Apple Ginger Liqueur and Charles Street Apple Brandy. These will be paired with small plates from Chef Nelson.

#BmoreOnFire – Son of Nun, Ryan Harvey, DevRock, Kareem Samara & Shireen
8PM – ?
The Crown
1910 N Charles St, Baltimore
Firebrand Records Baltimore showcase #BmoreOnFire returns in July with a fantastic showcase of international, radical, socially-conscious music hosted by emcee-activist Son of Nun and Firebrand co-founder and folk singer Ryan Harvey. This month we are being hosted by The Crown!
FEATURING:
– DevRock (Baltimore hiphop)
– Son of Nun (Baltimore hiphop)
– Kareem Samara (London Arabic Experimental)
– Shireen (Netherlands “Crisis Folk”
– Ryan Harvey (songs from his new trio with Kareem & Shireen)
– Bouncing Betty (punk)

Girlpool w French Vanilla, Sitcom & Cun Slub
8PM – ?
Ottobar
2549 N Howard St, Baltimore
Unregistered Nurse Booking presents…
Girlpool (LA, CA), French Vanilla, Sitcom, Cun Slub (members of SUN CLUB)
$12 adv./ $14 DOS all ages
As Girlpool, Harmony Trividad and Cleo Tucker have distilled the equipment necessary for a direct link between ear canal and heartstrings down to two members, two instruments, one cassette, one EP and one full-length album. That album, Before The World Was Big, is a lo-fi collection of punk songs that have a playful spirit but aren’t playing around. Trividad and Tucker specialize in no-frills singing and simple instrumentation that cut through bone and aim for marrow. The title track, in particular, features vocal harmonies that are almost startling in their poignancy and impact, bringing life to lyrics about memory and the loss of things remembered. Girlpool’s lack of polish does nothing to diminish its shine, and its free-spirited approach to punk only adds to the power behind their punch. —Katie Presley
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Nova Gray-The King presents #ArtistryTuesday
8PM – 9:30PM
Hotel RL Baltimore Inner Harbor by Red Lion
207 E Redwood St, Baltimore
This is an all ages open mic with performers as young as 7 years old at this event. Artists are encouraged to utilize this platform to hone their skills and to work on their stage presence with the absence of profanity. Please arrive by 7:30pm to sign up with our host Nova Gray. Nova is a poet, spoken word artist, writer, and community activist that was born and raised in Baltimore. “I started writing to put my vision on paper; from paper to my voice,” said Nova. “Writing saved my life and I’m just using it to save others.”
Links: #ArtistryTuesday https://www.facebook.com/nova.gray

Grisblöd, Wilt, Blood Rust, Station
9PM – ?
The Sidebar
218 E Lexington St, Baltimore
BALTIMORE CRUST/HARDCORE CRUSHER!
GRISBLÖD: http://grisblod.bandcamp.com/
WILT: https://wilt.bandcamp.com/
BLOOD RUST: https://sphcrecords.bandcamp.com/album/blood-rust-2015-demo-tape
STATION: https://www.facebook.com/stationbaltimore

Wednesday, July 6

BARCS Benefit Art Sale
6PM – 8PM
Zella’s Pizzeria
1145 Hollins St, Baltimore
Annual exhibition and sale of original artwork to benefit BARCS. Free admission. Free refreshments. Good art. Good time. Great cause.

Whiskey Wednesday Is Finally Here!
5PM – 12AM
Bookmakers Cocktail Club
31 E Cross St, Baltimore
After much anticipation, we are finally kicking off Whiskey Wednesday this coming week, Wednesday, July 6th. For the entire time we are open from 5pm til midnight we will offer 50% Off Whiskey* (Bourbon, Rye, Scotch, Asian, etc). Chef Nelson will also be offering food specials each week, beginning with his London Broil.

New Belgium Fat Tire and Friends Release (Pt. 1)
5PM – 10PM
Birroteca
1520 Clipper Road, Baltimore
Join us, Wednesday, July 6, as we celebrate New Belgium brewing’s 25th anniversary by kicking off a month long release event for the “Fat Tire and Friends” collaboration series. New Belgium Brewing celebrates its 25th anniversary with the release of five collaboration beers reinterpreting the brewer’s flagship, Fat Tire Amber Ale. New Belgium brewers teamed up with brewing friends at Allagash Brewing Company (Portland, ME), Avery Brewing (Boulder, Colo.), Firestone Walker (Paso Robles, CA), Hopworks Urban Brewery (Portland, OR) and Rhinegeist Brewery (Cincinnati, OH) for the project. For the first week, we will be tapping the original Fat Tire along with two of the collaborations, then will tap another collaboration each Wednesday for the remainder of the month. So, plan on spending your Wednesday’s in July with us at Birrotecca.

Circus Hula Hoops Workshop – Fancy Tricks for Summer Fun!
6PM – 7:30PM
Mobtown Ballroom
861 Washington Blvd, Baltimore
In this fun filled workshop we will explore the hula hoop as one of the most versatile circus props. We will learn tosses, rolls, flips, and that is just the start! No experience necessary – we provide the hoops and awesome time 🙂 $35
Buy Tickets Here

Frogman, Platinum Boys, Flowery at The Crown
9PM – 1AM
The Crown
1910 N Charles St, Baltimore
FROGMAN
PLATINUM BOYS (Milwaukee, WI) http://www.platinumboys.net/
FLOWERY (mem. Nudie Suits)
9pm – $6 THE CROWN : Red

GEOFF Rickly of Thursday July 6th!
7:30PM – ?
Ottobar
2549 N Howard St, Baltimore
GEOFF RICKLY of THURSDAY https://www.facebook.com/geoffricklymixtapes/
US AND US ONLY https://www.facebook.com/usandusonly
More TBA, Interested in playing? Email booking@theottobar.com for consideration!
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The Alameda @ The Sidebar
9PM – 2AM
The Sidebar
218 E Lexington St, Baltimore
Eclectic venue for the underground music scene. Not your same old rock/metal bar. Great room, cheap drinks and fantastic bands, local and touring. The Alameda hits the stage hump day night with a mix of styles of post-hardcore and punk. Think Bad Religion, Fugazi and Orange 9mm. See U there!

Local Pour w/ Baltimore Whiskey Co.
7PM – 12AM
Sugarvale
4 W Madison St, Baltimore
We continue our Local Pour series Wednesday July 6th, with our friends from the BWC as they tour Mobtwon with their new batch of Barrel Aged Shot Tower Gin. Wel’ll be mixing it up with their whole line up (Shot Tower Gin, Charles Street Apple Brandy & 1904 Ginger LIqueur), so if you haven’t had yet, you should… Come meet the whiz kids behind BWC and imbibe on Sugarvale approved cocktails and top notch nosh from the Dooby’s kitchen. Complimentary tastings of the Baltimore Whiskey Co. spirits will be available on July 6th and every Wednesday throughout the month of July.

Thursday, July 7

Flicks from the Hill Premiere Party
6:30PM – 8PM
American Visionary Art Museum
800 Key Hwy, Baltimore
Kick off AVAM’s 2016 season of Flicks From the Hill with our Flicks Premiere Party! Enjoy some delicious eats from Chipotle, Encantada, SoBo Cafe, Sticky Rice, Two Boots Pizza, & Insomnia Cookies, and wash it all down with some tasty brews while you enjoy music from DJ Carl from Classic Collective DJs. After the Premiere Party, grab your spot on Federal Hill for our 9pm screening of Ferris Bueller’s Day Off!
Buy Tickets Here $15 General, $10 AVAM Members

Flicks From The Hill: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
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!

Remix: Mosaics and Music Gallery Talk
6:30PM – ?
The Walters Art Museum
600 N Charles St, Baltimore
Throughout history artists have recycled materials to create new works. In this talk, audiences will hear from three speakers about the practice of recycling in art and music. Lynley Herbert, Assistant Curator of Rare Books and Manuscripts, will examine the ongoing medieval art exhibition, artist Loring Cornish will discuss his mosaic works, and DJ James Nasty will demonstrate how music is sampled and remixed.

First Thursdays feat. Moon Taxi, David Wax Museum and Anders Osbourne w/ guest Cris Jacobs
6:30PM – ?
Canton Waterfront Park
3001 Boston St, Baltimore
Join us in Canton Waterfront Park on Thursday, July 7th for WTMD’s First Thursday Concert! Presented by Ron Howard and Associates of RE/Max Preferred. Featuring the infectious, high-energy indie pop of Nashville’s MOON TAXI, the Mexo-American folk rock of David Wax Museum and the critically acclaimed, New Orleans singer-songwriter and guitarist Anders Osborne(w/ special guest Cris Jacobs). No outside alcohol please. ABSOLUTELY NO GLASS CONTAINERS.

Inaugural Free Public Sampling of Sagamore Rye Whiskey
5PM – 8PM
Canton Crossing Wine & Spirits
3831 Boston St, Baltimore
Join us as we host Sagamore Spirit here at the Canton Crossing Shopping Center! We will be pouring FREE samples of Sagamore Rye Whiskey, offering $5 Mules and $2.50 Natty Boh cans. Food Trucks, Slainte on Wheels and Pasta La Vista, will be here along with live music and much more! So whether you are stopping by for a 6pk or on your way to First Thursday’s at Canton Waterfront, be sure to come on by! Truck Stop Baltimore Sagamore Spirit CANTON CROSSING Slainte on Wheels Canton Waterfront Park Pasta La Vista Baby

P(retty) R(ad) S(how)
7PM – 11PM
Ottobar
2549 N Howard St, Baltimore
A night of rock n’ roll to write home about! 7/7/16. 8$

Chemical Cocktails and Plate Tectonics: A Science Fair Fundraiser at Gertrude’s!
5PM – 10PM
Gertrude’s Restaurant
10 Art Museum Dr, Baltimore
Please join Fluid Movement for our third annual fundraiser at Gertrude’s restaurant, and celebrate this year’s water ballet, Science Fair! The Water Ballet [Hypothesis: It’s gonna be awesome!]. This summer our annual water ballet celebrates science and the distinctive culture of school-based competitions: trifold posters, last-minute research, and exacting judges. We will swim through scenes devoted to space, environment, energy, chemistry, and more. Enjoy a delicious meal with friends, and be sure to try the special science themed cocktail created by Gertrude’s bar chemists. A portion of the evening’s proceeds will go directly to Fluid Movement and support the Science of Sparkle! We love our ongoing partnership with Gertrude’s Restaurant and look forward to a lovely evening together!

Squaring The Circle – WTMD First Thursday Afterparty at Corner
9PM – 12AM
Corner Restaurant and Charcuterie Bar
850 W 36th St, Baltimore
Last month we RAGED, and we’re ready to bring back the heat to Corner! If you’re heading up 83 North after WTMD’s First Thursday concert, swing off the Falls Rd. exit for some more funky tunes! There will be flyers handed out at the concert in Canton with our logo on it. Bring one to the afterparty, and get a free Boh when you buy a shot! Then enjoy some free jams from one of Baltimore’s tightest four piece groups! We’ll be doing a pairing of these tasty jams for your tasty meals! Food, booze, music, friends, and of course, the lovely Abraham Assef (!!!!) will be behind the bar – what more do you need?!?

German Wheel Workshop
6PM – 8PM
Mobtown Ballroom
861 Washington Blvd, Baltimore
Come out and learn the ultimate circus apparatus, the German Wheel. Learn to roll and flip and more on this beast of a wheel. All experience levels welcome. Please wear workout shoes for this workshop! $45

Baltimore Whiskey Company Presents: Gin and Jokes VI, Barreled Gin Launch Party!
9PM – 11PM
Joe Squared
33 W North Ave, Baltimore
Back to the basement! Still the best comedy night in Baltimore, and our July line up is absolutely killing! We do sell out every show, so get tickets early if you want to come! This show is officially part of the BWC’s launch week for their new barrel rested gin, so get stoked! New gin new jokes! Nothing better has ever happened on a Thursday! $5
Hosted by: Umar Khan
Featuring: Andy Kline (http://www.andykline.com/), Daylon Morrison , Tok Moffat, and Mikey Larrick

Comedy Night! Feat. Violet Gray
8PM – 9:30PM
Ryleigh’s Oyster Mount Vernon
1225 Cathedral St, Baltimore
Thursday nights mean FREE COMEDY in The Basement! Specials for the night…. $1 Oysters! $2 Rolling Rock Pints! $3 PBR Tall Boy Cans! $4 Craft Beers! $5 32oz Natty Boh drafts! $6 Wines! + Full Food & Cocktail Menus!
This week’s headliner is the incredible Violet Gray! @violetsilver
Also, bringing the jokes: Jheisson Nuñez @jheissonnunez, Matt Dundas @mattyimagines, Rob Smallwood, Danny Charnley @DanKCharnley, Ian Salyers @IanSalyers, and Hosted by: Joe Gilpin

Friday, July 8

BronyCon 2016
All weekend!
The Baltimore Convention Center
1 W Pratt St, Baltimore
BronyCon is the world’s largest convention for and by fans of the animated TV series “My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic.” Starting out as a one-day event in New York City with just 100 attendees, BronyCon has grown over the years to a weekend-long extravaganza drawing over 10,000 fans from every corner of the globe. Featuring show guests, an incredible panel lineup, BronyPalooza, a fully-stocked vendor hall, screenings, contests and so much more, BronyCon has something in store for everyone.

Gathering at The Baltimore Museum of Industry
5PM – 10PM
Baltimore Museum of Industry
1415 Key Hwy, Baltimore
Only one more BMI event this season, making 3 in all!!! The Gathering invites you and your friends to the Baltimore Musuem of Industry for the second time this summer. Food Trucks in tow, Craft Vendors, Kids Zone, Kids Contemporary Art provided by Artists Compund and The Kelly Bell Band, DJ KOOL FLASH!
Buy Tickets Here

Pints in the Park
5PM – 8PM
Center Plaza
120 W. Fayette Street, Baltimore
This popular outdoor happy hour features live music, corn hole, ping pong, lawn chess, giant Jenga, and beer for sale from Baltimore breweries. July’s Pints in the Park will feature Heavy Seas beer, Linganore Winecellars, live music by Cara Kelly and the Tell Tale, and food for sale from Brick N Fire Pizza. New this month, ride your bike to Pints in the Park and get a free bike check-up from Race Pace! For our friends on foot, Charm City run will also be there, meet-up is at 5:30 for a quick Downtown run, and then back to the park to party.

Dirty Lives @ Reverb
9PM – ?
Reverb
2112 N Charles St, Baltimore
Dirty Lives w/ Val Yumm (Sr.) and DT Huber (whaleshow). Come on out and party like your a family member

Country Music Legend Roni Stoneman & Only Lonesome
8PM – 11PM
Creative Alliance
3134 Eastern Ave, Baltimore
Roni Stoneman is perhaps best loved for her roles on the hit show Hee Haw (rember the Ironing Board lady?). She is a monster banjo player and old school entertainer who learned the tricks of the trade as park of the Stoneman Family, one of the first family dynasties in country music. Roni was born in Maryland, the 17th child, and youngest daughter of music legend Earnest Van “Pop” Stoneman. Roni naturally became a member the family band, who with great success, toured all across the United States and Canada. The family gained national recognition with their own weekly television show, “The Stonemans”. Hearing Roni perform is always hillarius and amazing. For this show, she is backed by DC/VBaltimore “caveman” bluegrass band, Only Lonesome. It should be one heck of a night!
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Vermörd, Beliäl, Ashes Of Mankind – at The Sidebar
9PM – 1AM
The Sidebar
218 E Lexington St, Baltimore
Vermörd: https://www.facebook.com/Vermörd-135254779916681/
Beliäl: https://www.facebook.com/ForBelial/
Ashes Of Mankind: https://www.facebook.com/ashesofmankind

Arbouretum w/ Chris Forsyth & The Solar Motel Band and Plow
8PM – ?
Metro Gallery
1700 N Charles St, Baltimore
LOOK WHO’S BACK!!? First Arbouretum club gig since 2013!
Arbouretum, Chris Forsyth & The Solar Motel Band, and Plow
For well over a decade, Arbouretum has been exploring vast stretches of musical terrain, releasing four full-length albums on Thrill Jockey Records to widespread acclaim, as well as several short-run collections. Their sound has been characterized as walking a line between heavy psychedelia, doom, and folk rock, though not without a singular uniqueness, a quality that led The Guardian to proclaim them to be “One of the most distinctive voices around”.  Arbouretum’s latest outing, Coming Out of the Fog, was released in 2013, supported by extensive touring both in the US and overseas. Since then, the band has for the most part retreated into the shadows, taking a step away from the spotlight to catch its collective breath and write and record new material. Audiences can plan on hearing freshly-invigorated takes on songs from their extensive back catalog, as well as ones that have yet to be heard by the world at large.
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Motor House WARM UP Dance Festival
7PM – 12AM
The Motor House
120 W North Ave, Baltimore
The Motor House WARM UP Dance Festival is a pre-Artscape event featuring performances, workshops, and a dance party. The Festival will open with a performance by three dance troupes on Friday night.Hip/Hop + African dance concert w/ performances by: Sankofa Dance Theater // Baltimore Dance Crews Project // Full Circle w/ Morton Street

The Coathangers w La Witch, Homosuperior + TBA
9PM – 2AM
The Windup Space
12 W North Ave, Baltimore
Unregistered Nurse Booking presents….The Coathangers (ATL, Suicide Squeeze Records), L.A. WITCH, Homosuperior (MD/DC queer punx), + TBA
$12 adv/ $14 DOS Buy Tickets Here

Bachata with Joe Figueroa
9PM – ?
La Tolteca: Boston St
2324 Boston St, Baltimore
Sensual Bachata with Joe Figueroa
Class at 9 pm Music starts after class
Cover $10 Valet parking available, Drinks specials

Patio Party
5PM – 8PM
Maryland Science Center
601 Light St, Baltimore
Join the Maryland Science Center this summer for Patio Parties. Bring the family, neighbors, and your friends for adult beverages, family-friendly live bands, activities for the kids, and light fare outside on the Science Center’s waterfront patio.
Performing this week: The Herd of Main Street. The Herd of Main Street gives us a blend of rock, folk, and country, with a distinct sound that the Baltimore City Paper dubbed as “Omni-Americana.” Native to Baltimore, this five-piece ensemble has rocked stages from here all the way to South By Southwest. Patio Parties are free to attend; museum exploration is an additional $10 and includes the IMAX and Planetarium. Beer, wine, soda, and food are available for purchase.

Saturday, July 9

Charm City Roller Girls Double Header
5:30PM – ?
The Gardens Ice House
13800 Old Gunpowder Rd, Laurel
The Charm City All Stars take on Ontario’s Tri-City Thunder on July 9. See some of the top roller derby athletes in North America unleash aitche-ee-double-hockey-sticks upon each other.
Fresh off a 100+ point win against the Toronto Roller Derby All Stars at the East Coast Derby Extravaganza, Charm City hopes to keep on makin’ bacon. Good thing our neighbors to the north have free health care. They’ll need it. But wait, there’s more! In this double-header Charm’s Female Trouble will take on our frenemies to the south—NOVA Roller Derby’s SuperNOVAs.
The action kicks off at 6p at the Gardens Ice House, one of Maryland’s premier skating arenas, located just 25 minutes from downtown Baltimore. Featuring amazing track views, spacious seating, full-service cafe, and a massive outdoor playground, it’s the ultimate indoor sports experience. Bring the family. Bring that special lady-friend or gentleman caller. Bring the whole damn city of Baltimore. We’ll bring a big ol’ maple syrup jug, filled to the brim with sweet, sweet ‘Merica!
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Nyū Hāfu | Solo Exhibition by Kaita Niwa, Curated by Josh Nukem
7PM – 10PM
Terrault Contemporary
218 W. Saratoga St. 3rd Floor
Kaita Niwa (b. 1991, Nagoya, Japan) is a Japanese/American artist who uses digital, sculpture and videos in playfully ironic ways to explore how people create new meaning through online communication. Her work examines the process during which new images and symbols come together organically to gain legitimacy through a collective, shared understanding. The work in the show tells a deeply personal narrative but interjects playful moments of levity and humor. Having just begun hormone replacement therapy, her artistic practice is dedicated to confronting personal issues of gender identity and to lesser degrees that of her own race and sexuality. With the hope of reestablishing a relationship with her estranged sister, she is dedicating the upcoming show to her as a means of explaining and apologizing for her decade long emotional absence. She received her BFA from Maryland Institute College of Art in 2015. Niwa is currently living and working in Baltimore, MD

The Todd Marcus Jazz Orchestra
8PM – 11PM
Single Carrot Theatre
2600 N Howard St, Baltimore
Set 1: 8:00pm | Set 2: 9:30pm
$20 for one set or $25 at the door $30 for two sets or $35 at the door
Join Single Carrot Theatre and the Todd Marcus Jazz Ensemble to celebrate the release of Blue for Tahir, in a one-night-only Flip-Side Event. Recorded with HiPNOTIC records, the album represents bandleader Todd Marcus’s boldest statement to date, as he sets Egypt’s Arab Spring movement to music. Named as one of the top 40 albums of 2015 by JazzTimes Magazine, Blues for Tahir has attracted international attention with recent performances at the Cairo Jazz Festival in Egypt, SF Jazz, and Jazz at Lincoln Center.
Based in Baltimore, Marcus is a bass clarinetist and composer of Egyptian-American heritage. In the past ten years, he has been honored with numerous accolades including the prestigious Baker Artist Award and a New Jazz Works commission from Chamber Music America. Marcus has also been named a rising star in DownBeat Magazine for three consecutive years.
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Otherworld & Friends
8:30PM – 11PM
Reverb
2112 N Charles St, Baltimore
Enjoy the blend of Jazz, Classical, and Middle Eastern Music with Otherworld.

Comedy Night: Barry Crimmins!
8PM – 11PM
Creative Alliance
3134 Eastern Ave, Baltimore
Creative Alliance is please to host a true comedian’s comic, the legendary Barry Crimmins. Known for his rapid-fire technique and scathing political commentary, Crimmins is a former Air America Radio writer and correspondent, internationally recognized political satirist and author of the acclaimed Seven Stories Press book Never Shake Hands With A War Criminal. Crimmins will forever be linked to the Boston comedy scene. In the late ‘70s, he helped found two of Boston’s most fabled clubs The Ding Ho and Stitches, where then local comics such as Steven Wright, Paula Poundstone, Bobcat Goldthwait, and Kevin Meaney cut their teeth. He has been an active touring comic for over three decades, helping to usher in a modern comedy scene.
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Fort McHenry Crab Feast
4PM – 8PM
Fort McHenry National Monument & Historic Shrine
2400 E Fort Ave, Baltimore
Enjoy summer BBQ fare to go along with MARYLAND CRABS, Heavy Seas beverages, wine and soda. And JAM to the Eastport Oyster Boys band! Benefits the Friends of Fort McHenry. Anyone may attend – Adults $75 | Youth (6-20) $45 | Child (5 & Under) Free
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MOSAICS Workshop with Rick Shelley
10AM – 4PM
American Visionary Art Museum
800 Key Hwy, Baltimore
Cost: $100, $75 Members
A One-Day MOSAIC WORKSHOP with Rick Shelley! Come and learn the ancient art of mosaic. You will get a chance to learn about a variety of techniques and walk away with your own finished piece of art. Supplies will be provided, and participants are welcome to bring some of their own (shells, buttons, glass, beads, pebbles, etc. are welcome), but please be sure to PACK A LUNCH.
REGISTRATION: Advance registration & payment is required, please call (410) 244-1900 to register for this workshop. Don’t delay, space is limited!

Flea Market
8AM – 1PM
St. Luke Evangelical Lutheran Church
7001 Harford Rd, Parkville
Flea market vendors! If you are interested in renting a space, please contact Linda at stlukeflea@gmail.com. Proceeds from the flea market support the St. Luke Food Pantry and the ELCA Hunger Campaign.

The Famous UFC 200 Crab Feast
9PM – 1AM
Jimmy’s Famous Seafood
6526 Holabird Ave, Baltimore
The biggest event in UFC history is getting a Famous facelift! Join us on July 9th as we celebrate UFC 200 in true Maryland fashion – with steamed crabs, cold beer, and a gourmet buffet! Why spend $60 to watch the stars on your crusty couch when you can enjoy a Saturday night full of the greatest drinks, food, and service available in the country? Tickets will undoubtedly sell out early, and include…
* Unlimited steamed crabs from the best restaurant in Maryland!
* Corn on the cob!
* Bottomless draft beer and wine – over 13 varieties!
* Games, raffles, and more!
* Surprise celebrity appearances!
* Gourmet buffet with over 7 options!
* Door prizes!
* Fantastic drink specials!
All this and so much more! Watch Jon “Bones” Jones, Jose Aldo, Daniel Cormier, Brock Lesnar, and many more stars batle it out inside the cage live from Las Vegas! Nobody throws an event better than The Famous – get your tickets before they’re all gone!
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Sunday, July 10

Power Brunch Session #1 w/Llamadon
11AM – 2PM
The Ynot Lot
4 W North Ave, Baltimore
Power Brunch is an outdoor brunch series that partners with local organizations, artists, and musicians to produce fun, family-friendly, outdoor brunch sessions on the Ynot Lot. Our first event partners with the awesome Llamadon on Sunday July 10th from 11am-2pm. Power Brunch #1 will feature brunch-style pizza by Pizza Llama, treats by Bronze Sugar Baking Co. and coffee drinks by Red Emmas, and will be DJ’ed by Isabejja and special guest producers from Llamadon will host Beet Trip 4 Da Kidz at noon.

A Taste of Summer at The Local Fry
12PM – 8PM
The Local Fry
21 E Cross St, Baltimore
Come out to The Local Fry on Sunday July 10 to celebrate Summer. The Local Fry is teaming up with Chef Tim Dyson and The Charmery to bring an entire day of Burgers, Fries and Shakes. You wont want to miss this Sunday Funday.

Happy Hour at Union Graze
5PM – 8PM
Union Graze
1500 Union Ave, Baltimore
Local eats. Local beats. Cans of craft beer, grilled meats & vegetables, and live music. Bring your kids and a blanket and hang out in our courtyard. Come out to Union Graze on Sunday, July 10th from 5 to 8 pm. $1 from every beer/wine sold will be generously donated to BCAC.

Foodscape
5:30PM – 10PM
Mount Royal Tavern
1204 W Mount Royal Ave, Baltimore
It’s summer, and that means FOODSCAPE! For 32 years a renegade crew of Baltimore artists has been creating food-themed art to rib the focus Artscape had in its early years…on food rather than art. Foodscape is all in good fun and has become as big a part of the Artscape experience as, well, the food.
Foodscape 2016 artists are: Matt Bovie, Jim Burger, Lania D’Agostino, Cathy Evans, Jamie Frailey, Martha Gatewood, J. Kelly Lane, Kevin Lynch, Mallory Porter, Richard Roth, Ronald R. Russell, Shannon Strong, and Laura Vernon-Russell.

Kintsugi: She Has Made Treasure From My Scars
4PM – 6PM
Creative Alliance
3134 Eastern Ave, Baltimore
Ama Chandra presents Kintsugi: She has made treasure from my scars. A Vocal Tribute to the Divine Feminine and Anniversary of Life Celebration. On the one year Anniversary of her violent attack, Ama Chandra musically pays tribute to the DIVINE feminine and shares music from her sophomore project Kintsugi, songs she composed to help put her broken pieces back together again. Kintsugi – To repair with gold. Bringing Highlight to the Experience that Has Changed the Vessel. Readings/ Selected songs/ New Material/ Celebration
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Fine & Mellow
6PM – 9PM
13.5% Wine Bar
1117 W 36th St, Baltimore
Unwind from the weekend with Fine & Mellow every Sunday at 13.5% Wine Bar, featuring the best jazz acts in town. No cover! TROY ATKINS TRIO

Curatorial Talk
2PM – 3PM
The Baltimore Museum of Art
10 Art Museum Dr, Baltimore
Join consulting curator Ann Marie Moeller for a talk on her research for Kimono & Obi. Hear her insights into the meaning behind many of the symbols elaborately depicted on the kimono and learn about the persistent influence of the Heian court on Japanese art and culture.  https://artbma.org/exhibitions/2016-kimono-obi Reception to follow. Free.

Poe and Poets Reading Series
2PM – 3PM
Edgar Allan Poe House and Museum / Poe Baltimore
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?

Sunday Brunch: Gospel, Jazz & Blues
12PM – 3PM
Germano’s Piattini and Cabaret at Germano’s
300 S High St, Baltimore
Sunday Brunch – Bottomless Mimosas and… “Gospel, Jazz & Blues” With Vocalist Renée Georges & the Georjazz Trio
Brunch 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM  (Music Set from 1-2:15 PM)
Join Vocalist, Renée Collins Georges and the Georjazz Trio as she provides a textured, musical menu for Brunch in the Cabaret Room at Germano’s. A repertoire of gospel, jazz and blues supply the setting for an afternoon with the world-travelled singer, complete with ambiance and great food. Renée will be performing with area musicians DeAndre Shaifer (piano) and Herman Burney (bass), as the Georjazz Trio.
Websites: rgeorjazzmusic.com kidzmusiqclub.com

Enjoy!

– Lindsey