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April 12: Feastival
West Shore Park. 501 Light St, 1-4 p.m., $125-200
Feast your eyes on some of Baltimore’s best all-you-can-taste bites at West Shore Park. At this annual fundraiser for the Maryland chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, chefs and bartenders from all over town will unite to give attendees a taste of what their spot is all about. Look out for eats from the likes of Marta, Our Time Kitchen, Bunny’s, The Food Market, James Joyce, La Cuchara, Golden West Cafe, Kora Lee’s, and more. And be sure to wash everything down with sips provided by places like Guilford Hall Brewing, Hopscotch, Union Craft, and the brand new Pink Flamingo. All proceeds support the foundation’s tireless efforts for a cure.
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April 11: The 2025 Rebel Keg Party
Gertrude’s. 10 Art Museum Dr., 6:30-10 p.m., $75
Speaking of great causes—this annual kegger at Gertrude’s supports Rebels with a Cause, a local cycling group that rides to fundraise for Moveable Feast, which delivers healthy meals to Marylanders living with HIV/AIDS, cancer, and other serious illnesses. Snag a ticket to get your fill of beer samples from local producers including Mobtown Brewing, Monument City, Checkerspot, M8, and The Brewer’s Art. Food pairings will be provided by area restos such as The Corner Pantry, Alma Cocina Latina, and Taharka Bros. This year’s celebration will double as a memorial for the Rebels’ beloved co-founder Harry Campbell, who sadly passed away last summer after a battle with cancer. Join the team to raise a glass to Campbell’s legacy and back the cause he cared so deeply for.
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April 13: Opening Day at the Baltimore Farmers Market
400 E. Saratoga St., 7 a.m.-12 pm., Free admission
The 48th season of the fan-favorite producers-only market beneath the JFX—the largest in the state—kicks off on Sunday. Of course, the market is ideal for stocking your kitchen, but we can’t forget that it’s also a great place to browse the work of some of the city’s top-tier artisans. Bring your totes (if you forget, no worries, just stop by Baskit Don’t Bag It) and stroll around to take in all of the color and wonder of vendors such as Bmore Vintage, DK Hannon Illustration, iDrum Art and Craft, Iris Grundler Pottery, Kaya Furniture Design, Love More Bmore, and many others. A quick PSA: quiet hours (no music or buskers) are back this year from 7-9 a.m. for those looking for a more sensory-friendly experience.
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April 12: Record Store Day
Locations vary, 9 a.m. Free admission
Baltimore is beyond fortunate to have a selection of stellar brick-and-mortar, independently owned record stores. And there’s no better day to support them than Record Store Day. Originally launched in 2007, the nationwide initiative is meant to honor the personalized culture of sonically shopping small, as well as a record store’s ability to bring our communities together through music. Planning where to celebrate? A few suggestions: Sound Garden in Fells Point will be selling Record Store Day exclusives starting at 9 a.m; Atomic Books in Hampden is hosting a Record Store Day 2025 Listening Party and jam sesh from 4-7 p.m.; and Celebrated Summer Records in Hampden is highlighting special, limited-edition copies of Endit and Jivebomb albums.
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April 12: Jake’s Day
Rash Field Park. 201 Key Highway, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Free admission
This annual, family-friendly event honors avid skater Jake Owens, who lost his life at five years old when a distracted driver hit his family’s car. Carry on Owens’ legacy at his namesake Inner Harbor skate park on Saturday, when pint-sized skaters, kids 12 and under, are invited to safely shred with pro skater Joey Jett of Bmore Create, along with other experts from Skatepark of Baltimore and Shape Skate Foundation. Enjoy skate gear giveaways, ice cream from Miss Twist, face painting, kids’ yoga, music, and more. The first 100 participants will receive a free Jett Brand tote bag.
[Editor’s Note: Due to expected inclement weather, Jake’s Day has been postponed to May 10.]