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July 27: Sweet Dreams are Made of Breakfast Burritos
Outside of Café Los Sueños and Mount Royal Soaps. 2740 Huntingdon Ave. 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Starting this weekend, chef Carlos Raba and his team at Nana in Towson will bring their recipes to Remington for a mid-morning pop-up on the fourth Saturday of every month. Head to Huntingdon Avenue to fuel up for your day with a burrito stuffed with egg, refried beans, chorizo, cheese, and potatoes—or a combo of the fillings. Don’t forget to pop into partnering shops Café Los Sueños and Mount Royal Soaps for a delicious beverage or some self-care supplies while you’re at it.
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July 26: Summer Olympics French Saison Beer Pairing Dinner
Guilford Hall Brewing. 1611 Guilford Ave. $40
We’ve officially made it to the 2024 Summer Olympics, and local bars are ready to ring in all of the action. Nacho Mama’s is hosting a beer olympics tournament, Barley’s Backyard Uptown is offering a slew of all-American specials (think: $10 cheeseburgers and $15 Stars & Stripes buckets), and Guilford Hall has planned an entire beer pairing dinner in honor of this year’s host country. Grab a seat to watch the opening ceremonies while sipping the brewery’s new French Saison Farmhouse Style Ale. To pair with the brew, fill up on a bottomless spread of braised baby artichokes with tomato coulis, lyonnaise potatoes. chicken fricassee, and beef bourguignon.
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July 27-28: Fluid Movement Presents: Splash Games, A Water Ballet of Imaginary Sports
Riverside Park Pool. Johnson St. 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. $23.18
Cool off this weekend as the city’s beloved water ballet troupe returns with the first in a set of summer weekend performances. Hosted at Riverside Park Pool, this year’s show, Splash Games: A Water Ballet of Imaginary Sports, will feature synchronized swimmers demonstrating their skills and creativity through an array of imaginary water sports, with commentators delivering moment-by-moment coverage—and a possible love story—to spectators.
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July 26: Friday Nights Live with Rufus Roundtree and Da B’More Brass Factory
Hopkins Plaza. 5-8 p.m. Free.
As the sun sets downtown this Friday, celebrate making it through the week at this open-air concert featuring local food, drink, and shopping vendors. While you groove to the horn-heavy, “Balti Gras” sounds of local legends Rufus Roundtree and Da B’more Brass Factory, grab a free pint (while supplies last) from Guilford Hall, order a cocktail from Chase It Bartending, and choose from bites for sale by Little Miner Taco, Vegan Juiceology, Bird Box Express, and Tia’s Italian Ice. While the event is free to enter, attendees are encouraged to browse the food and shopping booths to support the city’s small businesses.
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July 26: Baltimore’s Birthday Bash
Harborplace. 301 Light St. 7-11 p.m. $75-125
Happy 295th Birthday, Baltimore! On Friday night, Live Baltimore is bringing back its massive Inner Harbor dance party with beats spun by DJ Tanz, where you can sample signature cocktails from Sagamore Spirit and beer from Union Craft Brewery; vote for the best locally made dessert; and enter into the birthday raffles for special prizes. Judging from previous years, it’s sure to be an unforgettable evening celebrating Charm City’s history and future, with all proceeds dedicated to maintaining Baltimore city residents.