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June 6: Charles Street Promenade
Charles St. between North Ave. and Saratoga St. 6-9 p.m. Prices vary.
During this annual pedestrian takeover of historic Charles Street from Saratoga to North Avenue, you’re eventually going to need to fuel up. In between sidewalk shopping, family-friendly activities, and open-house tours, plan to grab some grub at neighborhood fixtures like Sotto Sopra, Marie Louise Bistro, The Helmand, Never on Sunday, and Mick O’Shea’s. The street fest is also a great opportunity to try out something new, such as the comfort food at Blancos Kitchen and Kocktails or sweet treats at Day & Night Cereal Bar.
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June 7: Wine on the Water Caribbean Festival
Middle Branch Park. 3301 Waterview Ave. 12-6 p.m. $44.52.
Head toward the tents at Middle Branch Park to spend your Sunday sipping vino against the backdrop of the glittering Patapsco. The price of admission includes tastings from the likes of Boordy Vineyards, Misfit Winery out of Beltsville, and Tree of Kings from Prince George’s County. No waterfront picnic would be complete without on-site food vendors, and the live music lineup (think: a mix of reggae, R&B, and neo-soul) will be sure to get groups up from their blankets and on their feet.
See also: Good Folks Happy Hour on the Rooftop at the Lord Baltimore Hotel
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June 5: Art After Hours: Matisse in Full Color
Baltimore Museum of Art. 10 Art Museum Dr. 8-11 p.m. $45-55.
The BMA’s adults-only series—which grants art lovers after-hours access—is back celebrating the one and only Henri Matisse. After taking in the museum’s new trio of exhibits dedicated to the French visionary (the BMA is home to the world’s largest public collection of his art) attendees will enjoy passed bites by H3irloom Food Group, live sets spun by DJ Tromac, interactive printmaking with Pyramid Atlantic, portrait-drawing with artist Melvin Nesbitt Jr., and even a Matisse-inspired selfie station.
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June 6: Baltimore x Baltimore: Ladies on Deck
Inner Harbor Amphitheatre. 201 E. Pratt St. 2-8 p.m. Free admission.
How do you start off your monthly music series with a bang? Curate a non-stop lineup of some of the best female musicians in town. That’s exactly what DJ and curator Ty Alexander has done for the first Baltimore x Baltimore of the season. Now back in its fourth year, the harborfront festival will highlight electric sets by the likes of Ducky Dynamo, DJ K-Leena, DJ Shay, and more. In keeping with the girl power spirit, all of Saturday’s featured market makers and food vendors are Black women-owned, as well.
See also: The Evening Ritual: Frank Ocean Listening Session
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June 6: Hampden Highlights Festival
West 36th St. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Free admission.
There’s nothing quite like a good party on The Avenue in Hampden—especially when proceeds benefit community services and nonprofits. Whether you want to eat, drink, shop, groove, or do some people-watching, the fest offers something for everyone. Among the namesake highlights will be an Ekiben bao-eating contest, a family-friendly bubble parade, pottery wheel demos with Meld Maker Studio, a bike-powered smoothie station at The Wine Source, and art and karaoke inside Creative Chaos Studio’s renovated school bus.