On The Town

Weekend Lineup: March 15-17

The best ways to spend your weekend in Charm City.

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March 17: Field Notes Dinner & Dialogue Series: The Chocolate Edition 

Good Neighbor. 3827 Falls Road. 4-9 p.m. $50-175

The Farm Alliance of Baltimore is starting its 2024 Field Notes dinner series—which not only acts as a fundraiser for the organization’s many urban agriculture initiatives, but also a way to unite and celebrate local purveyors under one roof—on a sweet note. For the first event of the year, the theme is chocolate. Arrive at Hampden cafe Good Neighbor to enjoy a chocolate-themed cocktail hour featuring drinks by Dre Barnhill of Clavel and music spun by DJ Sterling Warren. Chef Rosalyn Vera of Cocina Luchadoras is taking care of the dinner courses, which will fuse “chocolate’s sweet, bitter, and savory nuances.” While you dine, listen in on an important dialogue with Jinji Fraser of Jinji Chocolate, historian Deb Freeman, and local artist and alchemist Kenya Miles—who will discuss the process of sustainably cultivating chocolate, while also paying tribute to the legacy of Caesar, an 18th-century chef and chocolatier who was enslaved in Virginia. 

 

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March 16-17: St. Patrick’s Day Bar Specials 

Various locations and times. 

Throw on your green and gold and get out there to celebrate the biggest day of the year for the Irish community. Whether you’re hoping to stumble around a local bar crawl, listen to classic Celtic jams, indulge in a plate of corned beef and cabbage, or do something as as family, our guide has you covered. If you’re looking for a more classic Irish pub experience, hit up the big bashes at spots like An Poitin Stil in Timonium, Claddagh Pub in Canton, Delia Foley’s in Federal Hill, Kelsey’s Pub in Ellicott City, and Mick O’Shea’s in Mt. Vernon. Read on about all of the festivities in store, here.

 

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March 15-17: Through Our Eyes

The Walters Art Museum, 600 N. Charles St. 6-8 p.m. Free.

Walking through the halls of The Walters Art Museum in Mount Vernon, art lovers can expect to come across a vast range of antiquities—ancient Roman sarcophagi, Buddhist sculptures, and meticulously preserved Qur’ans—altogether spanning some seven millennia and several continents. But this weekend, a new pop-up exhibition will feature something more local and contemporary—modern-day works, created right here in Baltimore. The inaugural “Through Our Eyes” exhibit will celebrate the work of teen photographers from the city and region. It is a capstone project of sorts, following an eight-week skill-sharing program with esteemed photographer and Baltimore native SHAN Wallace, whose work has been published in VogueVanity Fair, and The Washington Post, plus this magazine. Consider this student showcase a gallery not to miss.

 

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March 16: The Pinnacle II

Baltimore Peninsula. 2450 Rye St. 7-10 p.m. $20

In honor of Women’s History Month, lauded local spoken word artist Lady Brion Gill is hosting the return of this slam poetry showcase at the Baltimore Peninsula. The all-female lineup is packed with performers who are sure to make you think, and leave feeling much more empowered than when you arrived. Grab a bite and a drink before settling in to snap your fingers to inspiring poetry by Rebecca Dupas, Mecca Verdell, Jasmine Mans, and K Love the Poet.

 

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March 15-17: American Craft Council Show

Baltimore Convention Center, 1 W. Pratt St. Fri.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free-$15.

Now in its 47th year, this beloved showcase returns to Baltimore for its weekend-long celebration and immersive marketplace of American made, including several local makers like ceramicist Pamela Zhang and SewLab designer Cecilia Grimm. Crafters of all kinds will delight in rubbing elbows with more than 400 artists hawking their handmade wares, ranging from basketry and glass to jewelry and mixed media. Plus, there will be plenty of on-site workshops and activities to get your hands working.