The List: July 2025

7/11-13: BALTIMORE CARNIVAL
Festivals. Every July, the best way to break a sweat is by jumping in line behind the Caribbean Carnival’s colossal and colorful parade. You might as well be in Brazil when following these elaborate floats, impressive marching bands, and bedazzled costumed dancers as they make their way through the city streets. Long held in Clifton Park, the three-day festival has since migrated to Druid Hill, where the sounds of steel drums, the smell of jerk chicken, and the upbeat energy of this 44-year-old festival continue to compel thousands of attendees to brave the heat, with the entertainment lasting well into the summer night. Druid Hill Park, 900 Druid Park Lake Dr., Fri. 3-10 p.m., Sat. 12-10 p.m., Sun. 9 a.m.-10 p.m. $20-150.

7/3: STAR-SPANGLED SPECTACULAR
Music. Celebrate Independence Day with an evening of fireworks and patriotic favorites from the BSO. Oregon Ridge Park, 13555 Beaver Dam Rd., Cockeysville. 8 p.m. $20-30. 

7/4: FOURTH OF JULY PARK & PICNIC
Festivals. Drive in to catch a waterfront view of the Inner Harbor’s fireworks show with live music, outdoor games, and activities. Baltimore Museum of Industry, 1415 Key Hwy. 6 p.m. $100-165. 

7/4 & 7/11: NATURAL ORDER
Exhibitions. Artist Chip Whiteford presents an immersive installation show with mixed media. Zo Gallery, 3510 Ash St. 6-9 p.m. Free.

TO 7/5: THE SPEED OF FASHION
Exhibitions. Enjoy artworks and workshops that touch on the fast fashion and environmental justice in the fashion industry. The Crow’s Nest, 116 W. Mulberry St. 1-5 p.m. Free.

7/8: LAURA LIPPMAN & MEGAN ABBOTT
Lectures & Classes. The two authors discuss their new novels, Murder Takes a Vacation and El Dorado Drive, respectively. Enoch Pratt Free Library, 400 Cathedral St. 7 p.m. Free.

7/9-20: OMOWALE: A PRAISE SONG FOR MALCOLM X
Theater. The African Stage Ensemble presents a dramatic and lyrical account of the life of Black activist Malcolm X. Baltimore Theatre Project, 45 W. Preston St. Times vary. $20. 

7/10-31: FLICKS FROM THE HILL [Editor’s Pick]
Film. Sprawl out on Federal Hill for alfresco movie nights throughout the month plus family-friendly activities, food trucks, and free after-hours museum admission. American Visionary Art Museum, 800 Key Hwy. Thurs. 5-9 p.m. Free.

7/11: ‘NO SENSE IN WISHING’ BOOK LAUNCH
Lectures & Classes. Local writer Lawrence Burney of True Laurels introduces his debut book. He will also be at The Ivy Bookshop on July 31. Red Emma’s, 3128 Greenmount Ave. 7 p.m. Free.

7/11: NOAH PIERRE BAND
Music. This beloved DMV collective performs in Federal Hill. The 8×10, 10 E. Cross St. 7 p.m. $19.06. the8x10.com.

7/11: TYLER, THE CREATOR
Music. This Grammy-winning, genre-bending rap artist hits the downtown stage with special guest Lil Yachty. CFG Bank Arena, 201 W. Baltimore St. 7:30 p.m. $230-884+.

7/11-27: VARIATIONS ON NIGHT
Theater. See a dozen 10-minute plays live, revolving around the theme of “night.” Strand Theater, 5426 Harford Rd. Times vary. $15-25. 

7/11-8/24: SCHAUN CHAMPION [Editor’s Pick]
Exhibitions. A solo show by this celebrated local photographer is on display in Greenmount West. Gallery CA, 440 E. Oliver St. Mon.-Fri. 12-4 p.m. Free.

TO 7/12: EMERGENCE
Exhibitions. Peruse this collection of artworks from emerging artists who explore storytelling within their artistic practices. Galerie Myrtis, 2224 N. Charles St. Thurs.-Sat. 2-6 p.m. Free. 

7/12: CHESS FEST
Festivals. The Board Room Chess hosts a day of friendly matches for all skill levels. BMA Lexington Market, 112 N. Eutaw St. 1-3 p.m. Free.

7/12-13: JAWS IN CONCERT
Music. The BSO performs the iconic score in sync with the classic movie projected on the big screen. Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, 1212 Cathedral St. Sat. 7:30 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m. $40-104. 

7/12-8/16: THE BIG SHOW [Editor’s Pick]
Exhibitions. Creative Alliance members are invited to showcase one original piece in this salon-style art show. Creative Alliance, 3134 Eastern Ave. Tues.-Sat. 12-5 p.m. Free,

7/15: JASON ISBELL AND THE 400 UNIT
Music. This Grammy-winning Americana group performs outside along the harbor. Pier Six Pavilion, 731 Eastern Ave. 7 p.m. $30 289+.

7/17-19: FALLOPIA
Theater. Part installation, part performance, this immersive garden experience turns plants into actors and the garden a chorus. The Voxel, 9 W. 25th St. Thurs.-Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 2 & 8 p.m. Free-$30. 

7/18: EMO NITE RETURNS! [Editor’s Pick]
Music. Enjoy a night of singing and dancing to the best emo tracks, with requests encouraged. Ottobar, 2549 N. Howard St. 9 p.m. $24.26.

7/18-9/19: SUMMER SOUNDS AT THE SQUARE
Music. Belvedere Square’s parking lot transforms into an open-air market every Friday through fall with local live music, food and drink, and more. Belvedere Square, 529 E. Belvedere Ave. Fri. 6-9 p.m. Free

TO 7/19: STARS AND PORTALS
Exhibitions. Nigerian-born artists Adewale Alli and VILLAGER explore the cosmos and portals through time and memory. Creative Alliance, 3134 Eastern Ave. Tues.-Sat. 12-5 p.m. Free. 

TO 7/19: OPEN NARRATIVES
Exhibitions. View works by Schroeder Cherry, a beloved local artist and educator who captures everyday African-American experiences through work with puppets, paintings, and mixed media. Waller Gallery, 2420 N. Calvert St. Sat. 1-5 p.m. by appt. Free.

7/19: NATIONAL ICE CREAM DAY CELEBRATION
Food & Drink. Bring the kids for free ice cream and ice cream-themed games. Port Discovery Children’s Museum, 35 Market Pl. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $24.95. 

7/19: WHISKEY ON THE WATERFRONT
Food & Drink. Sip on Sagamore whiskey and enjoy live music and food trucks with beautiful views from the Baltimore Peninsula. Sagamore Distillery, 301 E. Cromwell St. 12-6 p.m. Free.

7/19: BALTIMORE ABORTION FUND BENEFIT
Music. Local punk artists and drag queens perform to support the Baltimore Abortion Fund at Remington’s beloved rock club. Ottobar, 2549 N. Howard St. 7 p.m. $21. 

7/19-20: WILD WATER SPLASH DAYS
Family. Kids of all ages can cool off with water slides, splash pads, and bounce houses as zoo animals join in on the fun. The Maryland Zoo, 1 Safari Pl. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $33. 

TO 7/20: SONDHEIM FINALISTS EXHIBITION
Exhibitions. View artworks by five finalists from this prestigious annual art competition. The Walters Art Museum, 600 N. Charles St. Wed.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thurs. 1-8 p.m. Free.

TO 7/20: JULIUS CAESAR
Theater. See director Marcus Kyd’s take on Shakespeare’s classic political thriller. Patapsco Female Institute Historic Park, 3655 Church Rd., Ellicott City. Times vary. $25-68.

7/22: DAN FESPERMAN: ‘PARIAH’
Lectures & Classes. This former foreign correspondent for The Baltimore Sun introduces his latest book. The Ivy Bookshop, 5928 Falls Rd. 7 p.m. Free.

7/22: ERIC PUCHNER: ‘DREAM STATE’
Lectures & Classes. Author Danielle Evans speaks with Eric Puchner about his latest novel that explores love, regret, and mistakes of the past. Enoch Pratt Free Library, 400 Cathedral St. 7 p.m. Free.

7/24: GOOD FOLKS IN THE GARDEN [Editor’s Pick]
Festivals. Come dressed in your garden-party best for an outdoor community gathering, featuring live music, cocktails, food trucks, and late-night access to Black Earth Rising. Baltimore Museum of Art, 10 Art Museum Dr. 5-8 p.m. Free-$5. 

7/24: CARA BETH SATALINO
Music. This local singer/songwriter performs songs from her new album with Little Wings and Small Sur. Current Space Garden Bar, 421 Tyson St. 6 p.m. $15-18.

7/25: BSO ORCHKIDS SUMMER CONCERT
Music. This summer showcase features string and wind performances from the BSO’s OrchKids. Goucher College, 1021 Dulaney Valley Rd., Towson. 1:30 p.m. Pay-what-you-wish. 

7/25: BALTIMORE’S BIRTHDAY BASH [Editor’s Pick]
Fundraisers & Galas. Celebrate the city’s 296th birthday with an open bar, light fare, birthday desserts from local vendors, and a dance party with DJ Tanz. 801 W. Baltimore St. 7-11 p.m. $55-75. 

7/25-26: THE GAMBLER
Theater. This play by Leonie Bell is part of a new partnership program with Exponential Festival in Brooklyn. Le Mondo, 406 N. Howard St. 8-9:30 p.m. $20.

7/25-27: #TRANS4TRANS4THEATER FESTIVAL [Editor’s Pick]
Theater. Attend the first-ever theater festival by and for trans artists, featuring trans resources, play readings, a drag show, and an art-and-care fair. The Voxel, 9 W. 25th St. Times & prices vary.

7/26: A LOVE SONG TO BALTIMORE
Lectures & Classes. Join artist Linnea Poole for a floral workshop and poetry reading honoring the city’s beauty and resilience. BMA Lexington Market, 112 N. Eutaw St. 1 p.m. Free.

7/26-27: FLUID MOVEMENT [Editor’s Pick]
Dance. This year’s beloved, bedazzled water ballet tackles the societal moment and dives into a new helps Libby tell the story of theme on banned books. Locations, times & prices vary. 

TO 7/27: WATERSHED
Exhibitions. A curated selection from the BMA’s collection explores how water and landscape impacted the early modern Dutch Republic. Baltimore Museum of Art, 10 Art Museum Dr., Wed.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m-9 p.m. Free. 

TO 7/27: BAKER ARTIST AWARDS
Exhibitions. View the work of five Baker award winners, all showcasing work rooted in a deep connection to Baltimore’s identity. Baltimore Museum of Art, 10 Art Museum Dr. Wed.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. artbma.org. Free.

7/29: LORD HURON
Music. This L.A. indie rock band hits the Columbia stage with special guest Waxahatchee. Merriweather Post Pavilion, 10475 Little Patuxent Pkwy., Columbia. 8 p.m. $57-259+. 

TO 8/5: IF BOOKS COULD KILL
Exhibitions. Discover the dangerous materials and techniques used to illustrate ancient manuscripts within the Walters’ vast collection. The Walters Art Museum, 600 N. Charles St. Wed.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 1-8 p.m. Free.

TO 8/8: WAXCAST
Exhibitions. Celebrate local artist Earl Jones with the jewelry, sculpture, wall hangings, and ephemera from his lifetime. Baltimore Jewelry Center, 10 E. North Ave. Mon.-Tues. 1-10 p.m., Wed.-Thurs. 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 12-6 p.m. Free. 

TO 8/17: COLAB
Exhibitions. View works on loan from important collections of African-American art and artists, paired with musical compositions selected by the Peabody Institute. Eubie Blake Cultural Center, 847 N. Howard St. Tues.-Sat. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. 

TO 8/31: GOOD SPORTS
Exhibitions. Get to the heart of our universal enjoyment of play and celebrate wellness of mind, body, and spirit through works from both local and global visionary artists. American Visionary Art Museum, 800 Key Hwy. Wed.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 

TO 8/31: HISTORY THROUGH POETRY
Exhibitions. Read new original poems inspired by the Homewood Museum’s period rooms and the lives of the enslaved people who once lived and worked there. Homewood Museum, 3400 N. Charles St. Tues.-Sun. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free.

TO 9/1: iWITNESS
Exhibitions. Through artifacts, photographs, and history, this exhibit explores how media impacted the modern American Civil Rights Movement. Reginald F. Lewis Museum, 830 E. Pratt St. Mon., Thurs.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 12-5 p.m. Free-$12. 

TO 9/1: KIDS ROOM: SUMMER SCIENCE
Family. Go on an imaginative camping trip to learn about thunderstorms and ways to keep cool with science. Maryland Science Center, 601 Light St. Tues.-Sun. Times vary. Free-$29.95. 

TO 9/21: BLACK EARTH RISING
Exhibitions. This showcase contains paintings, sculptures, films, and other creative works by artists of color and Native identity that explore our complex connection to nature. Baltimore Museum of Art, 10 Art Museum Dr. Wed.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Free-$10. 

TO 10/19: PSYCHEDELICATESSEN
Exhibitions. Take a trip into the cartoon universe of NYC artist Steve Marcus with his new series of Jewish pop art inspired by 1960s psychedelic hippie culture. Jewish Museum of Maryland, 15 Lloyd St. Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Mon.-Wed. 12-4 p.m. Free-$10.

ONGOING: LATIN AMERICAN ART/ARTE LATINOAMERICANO
Exhibitions. For the first time, see more than 200 artworks from the museum’s collection from South, Central, and North America and the Caribbean in one space. The Walters Art Museum, 600 N. Charles St. Wed.-Sun. 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Thurs. 1-8 p.m. Free.