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Oct. 18: Cherry Street Diner Pancakes & Bacon Pop-Up
Our Time Kitchen. 117 W. 24th St. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. $15.
As community-focused chef Catina Smith continues to search for a permanent home for her new concept, Cherry Street Diner, she’s giving locals a taste of the menu with a brunch pop-up at her shared community kitchen in Old Goucher. Pull up to Our Time to start your Sunday the way you’re supposed to—with a stack of Smith’s fluffy, heartwarming hotcakes and a side of sizzling bacon.
DRINK
Oct. 16-18: Rare & Obscure Beer Fest at Max’s
Max’s Taphouse. 737 S. Broadway. 11:30 a.m.-2 a.m. Free admission.
If you’re a beer nerd, you’re going to want to head to Max’s this weekend—when the Fells Point fixture will add more than 25 “unusual, limited, and downright fascinating” brews to its lineup. Line your stomach with some grub before sampling some of the most unique releases you’ll find anywhere, including a rum cake collab between 1623 Brewing in Eldersburg and Vaccaro’s pastry shop in Little Italy, and the fruit-forward Blood Surge hazy triple IPA by The Veil Brewing in Norfolk, Virginia.
SEE
Oct. 17: Bmore Romantic Grand Opening
1205 Light St. 1-7 p.m. Free admission.
Just in time for cozy reading season, Charm City’s independent bookstore scene is turning the page with a new shop. As you can likely tell from its name, the brand new Bmore Romantic in Federal Hill stocks its shelves with love stories. Swing by the grand opening to pick up a new read, mingle with other literature lovers, and welcome the pink-hued haven to the neighborhood.
See also: The Magical Market at The Lot
HEAR
Oct. 16: Let’s Get Movin’ at The Loom
The Loom. 3600 Clipper Mill Rd. 7:30 p.m. $75.
As part of the Creative Alliance’s “Art to Dine For” series—a collection of gatherings in cool spaces hosted by creatives and collectors that support the Highlandtown art center’s various programs—The Loom in Hampden’s Meadow Mill is hosting this throwback dance party complete with cocktails, snacks, and chic vibes. DJs Kempton Ingersol and Terry Thompson will be behind the decks all night long to spin the best of the ’70s, ’80s, ’90s, and now.
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Oct. 17: Baltimore Running Festival
Locations & times vary. $71.18-213.53.
Chances are, you know someone lacing up their sneakers for Baltimore’s annual multi-race event—which sends runners across the city to reach a finish line of fun, all in support of local charities. Take a look at the race route (closures here), pull out a poster board to decorate, and pick a spot to set up a lawn chair along the path and cheer on your neighbors.
See also: Nigerian American Festival at Guinness Open Gate Brewery, Pikesville Fall Festival