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April 4-5: Asia in a Bite Food Fest
The Lawn at Baltimore Peninsula. 201 E. Cromwell St. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Free admission.
More than 40 street food vendors are set to bring their signature snacks to the Baltimore Peninsula this weekend for this recurring celebration of AAPI culture and cuisine. Register for a two-hour time slot and come hungry to seek out everything from bao and barbecued meats to noodles and tanghulu (the viral fruit skewers coated in a crunchy clear sugar.) While you munch, you can also explore merch vendors, groove to live DJs, and take in the Patapsco views.
See also: Big Softy Crawfish Boil at K-9 & Coffee Lounge
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April 4: Goat Yoga at Pickett Brewing Co.
Pickett Brewing Co. 1130 S. Paca St. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $44.
The expert instructors with BreakAway Yoga are returning to the South Baltimore Brewery District this weekend to teach some mindful movement—and they’re bringing a few furry friends with them to help participants find their flow state. Head to the taproom at Pickett Brewing Co. and roll out your mat to enjoy a 60-minute class in the presence of adorable baby goats. (Yes, you read that right.) Afterwards, stick around for additional cuddles and a beer on the house.
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April 3: Highlandtown First Friday Art Walk
Locations vary. 5-9 p.m. Free admission.
Get outside and shake off the stress of your workweek with a jaunt around some of Highlandtown’s coolest art spaces. This time around, the neighborhood’s First Friday Art Walk will feature a special Super Art Fight at Highwire Improv (think Pictionary but so much cooler), new paintings at Crystal Moll Gallery, two solo shows on display at the Creative Alliance, a mini queer makers’ market at Dreamers & Make-Believers, a half-off sale at Zwiebach Creations Gallery, and more. For dinner options, consider Bao Di, Snake Hill, Mystic Burrito, and Sally O’s, which will all feature their own various art galleries and programming.
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April 4: Cardi B Little Miss Drama Tour Official After Party
Ikonic at The Assembly Room. 316 Guilford Ave. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. $55+
Queen Cardi B is headed to CFG Bank Arena on Saturday for a stop on her Little Miss Drama tour. Whether you’re going to the show or just want to get hype with other hometown fans, snag tickets to the official after party at Ikonic (formerly The Assembly Room and Bourbon Street) downtown. Tables are available if you want to ball out with bottle service, but all ticketholders will enjoy DJ Quicksilva sets, bar service, and a glimpse of Cardi—who is expected to make a special appearance—herself.
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April 4: Parks & People Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Parks & People. 2100 Liberty Heights Ave. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free with registration.
Dress the kiddos in their Easter pastels and make your way to Parks & People’s nine-acre campus near Druid Hill Park for this ultimate egg hunt. The free family day includes activities such as face-painting, live music, a petting zoo, and, of course, the search for the shiny eggs. The event serves as the perfect example of what Parks & People is all about—providing access to recreational greenspaces to Baltimoreans everywhere.
See also: Bunny Bonanzoo, Sensory-Friendly Easter Egg Hunt at the B&O Railroad Museum