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June 21: Remington Brunch Club
Outside of Mount Royal Soaps & Cafe Los Suenos. 2740 Huntingdon Ave. 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Pay-as-you-go.
The lineup at Remington’s Saturday brunch pop-up—look for the tents on Huntingdon Avenue outside of Mount Royal Soaps and Cafe Los Suenos—is as enticing as ever this week. Power up for your weekend with breakfast sandwiches, hash browns, and smashburgers from Royal Sauce Co.; bread pudding in flavors like strawberry glaze and peach cobbler French toast from My Mama’s Vegan; and fresh-squeezed sips from Heady Juice Co. Of course, Cafe Los Suenos will be ready and waiting to provide your caffeine fix, and if you need a gift for someone (or yourself), you can pop in to Mt. Royal Soaps.
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June 21: Beer and Ballet at Micky’s Joint
Micky’s Joint Tavern. 5402 Harford Rd. 2-3 p.m. $15-18.
It might sound like an unlikely combo, but the folks at Beer and Ballet are experts at providing opportunities for movement in unconventional spaces—like bars and taprooms. Head to Micky’s Joint in Hamilton-Lauraville on Saturday afternoon for an all-level, contemporary ballet class—accompanied by a soundtrack of ’80s, ’90s, and ’00s hits—where you can practice your moves while sipping a brew. Ballet shoes or socks are recommended for your safety at the bar(re).
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June 21: 48th Annual Solstice Gala at the Science Center
Maryland Science Center. 601 Light St. 8 p.m.-12 a.m. $95.
If you’re a Baltimore native, chances are you remember visiting the Maryland Science Center with your school as a kid. And this annual summer solstice fundraiser helps to ensure that students have the same experience today. Snag a ticket and dress to impress to enjoy the party with food stations, open bars, live music (both inside and on the outdoor patio), interactive exhibits, and science demonstrations around every corner. All proceeds will help to ensure that field trips remain free.
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June 20: Summer Sounds Kickoff with The Betty White Stripes
Belvedere Square. 6-9 p.m. Free admission.
One of the area’s most highly attended summer concert series is back Friday, featuring live covers performed by The Betty White Stripes. Bring your lawn chairs to claim a spot and experience the third-Friday-of-the-month tradition, which transforms Belvedere Square into an open-air market for concert-goers to enjoy eats and drinks from market purveyors while grooving to the tunes. Plus, check out visiting vendors like Intentionally Linked Jewelry (permanent jewelry) and Lorraine Imwold Art, who will be selling DIY T-shirts and totes.
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June 21-22: AFRAM
Druid Hill Park, 12-9 p.m. each day. Free admission.
AFRAM is one of the largest African-American festivals on the East Coast, full of energetic live music, local food, and meaningful community connections. To close out Juneteenth week, this year’s celebration at Druid Hill Park is set to feature an all-star lineup, including “Godmother of Soul” Patti LaBelle; “Best Friend” superstar Saweetie; rapper Juvenile with the 400 Degreez Band; singers Teedra Moses, Amerie, Kenya Vaun, and Vedo; R&B group Silk; rapper Stefflon Don; gospel performer Jonathan Nelson; and more. Bring the fam to experience activities for kids, plus shopping, art, history, and education.