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Five things to eat, drink, see, hear, and do with your Charm City weekend.

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Sept. 9-10: Baltimore Ukrainian Festival

St. Michael Ukrainian Catholic Church, 2401 Eastern Ave. 12-6 p.m. Free.

Baltimore is the home to one of the Mid-Atlantic’s largest Ukrainian community, and this weekend, there will be a celebration of that rich Eastern European heritage during this 42nd annual festival near Patterson Park. For two days, celebrate beneath the golden domes of the St. Michael church, with live music, folk dancing, arts and crafts, a Ukrainian beer garden, and a hefty dose of traditional cuisine, such as kielbasa, latkes, borscht soup, homemade breads, and, of course, sweet and savory pierogis. On Saturday, even watch in awe or test yourself during the much-loved, highly competitive pierogi-eating contest. 

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Sept. 9: Mommies & Mimosas

Dovecote Cafe, 2501 Madison Ave. 12-4 p.m. $35.

When you become a new mom, it can be hard to get out and socialize, let alone find time to eat a warm meal. But this Saturday, thanks to the Mommy Up meet-up and Best of Baltimore-winner Dovecote Cafe, local mothers can gather together for a three-course brunch featuring fellow inspiring women. Over Dovecote’s home-cooked fare and a few rounds of much-needed fresh mimosas, you can network and talk about the joys and challenges of motherhood. Bring your babes or come solo, but biggest of all, sit back, relax, and soak up some you time.  

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Sept. 8-10: Little Italy Madonnari Arts Festival

Little Italy. Fri. 5-10 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Free.

Madonnari art is an age-old practice of street painting, still found commonly along the cobblestones of Italy and, for one weekend, alongside the byways of Baltimore’s Little Italy. This weekend, watch master Madonnari artists from around the world—and right here at home—set up shop in the heart of the Italian neighborhood, where they’ll create beautiful works of chalk art on the city streets. With a sunny forecast, things look brighter than last year’s rainy weather. Stroll the streets to listen to live music, indulge in carbs at neighborhoods enotecas, and kick things off early during a cabaret dinner on Thursday at Germano’s Piattini.

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Sept. 8: Underground Dance Party

The Ottobar, 2549 N. Howard St. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. $6.

This month marks the 20th anniversary of Baltimore’s beloved Ottobar (see our September issue, on stands now, for more), and to ring in the two decades, the Remington rock club has brought back some of its old favorites. J. Roddy Walston recently performed a few rabblerousing sets, and later this month, Candy Machine and Roads to Space Travel will be perfomring a throwback combo, as both bands performed during the Ottobar’s first month downtown on Davis Street in September 1997. This weekend, the venue is also reviving its “Underground” dance party, featuring classic Brit-pop, indie, and new wave anthems on the ones and twos all night. Think James, Blur, Oasis, Daft Punk, Depeche Mode—with drink specials to boot. A regular favorite for the last 10 years, this former monthly ritual is sure to pack the house. We only have one request: “Age of Consent” by New Order. 

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Sept. 9: Hampdenfest

The Avenue, W. 36th St. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Free. 

There are few neighborhoods in the city more quintessentially-quirky Baltimore than that of Hampden. On Saturday, head north and celebrate the hons and Hampdenites of its eclectic avenue with an end-of-summer block party, full of fun for the whole family. As you wander 36th Street, dig into eats from local restaurants, including slices by Paulie Gee’s, shucks by The Local Oyster, scoops from The Charmery, and a pie-eating contest with Dangerously Delicious, and sip on local beer, including the special Brewer’s Art/Union Craft Hampdenfest collab, Hampden On Rye. With three stages for live music, you can catch more than 20 homegrown bands, such as Snakes, Wume, Raindeer, and the inimitable headliner, Bond St. District. Just don’t miss the annual toilet bowl races, as porcelain flies past the colorful rowhomes of Chestnut Avenue.

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]]> Weekend Lineup: Sept. 9-11 https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/section/events/weekend-lineup-sept-9-11/ Thu, 08 Sep 2016 18:03:00 +0000 https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/?p=30684 Five things to eat, drink, see, hear, and do with your Charm City weekend.

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Sept. 10: Que at the Zoo

The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, 1876 Mansion House Dr. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. $29-85.

With the heat of summer still lingering in the air, it’s time to get that last fix of barbecue before the leaves begin to fall. In the oasis of the Maryland Zoo, breathe in the smells of smoked wood and soak up the sounds of live tunes. For a few extra bones, you can belly up as a judge in the BBQ competition, where you’ll feast on ribs, pulled pork, and BBQ chicken by Maryland meat masters like The Smoking Swine, Blue Pit BBQ, Smoke, Dinosaur BBQ, the BBQ Joint, and Kommie Pig, to name a few. If meat’s not your thing, dig into a full afternoon of music, with 11 acts including DJ James Nasty, Brooks Long & The Mad Dog No Good, Electric Love Machine, and The Bridge. Local brews will be on tap by Flying Dog, Brewer’s Art, DuClaw, Key Brewing, and Union Craft, and proceeds will benefit Believe in Music and the zoo.

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Sept. 10-11: Baltimore Ukrainian Festival

St. Michael Ukrainian Catholic Church Grounds, 2401 Eastern Ave. Sat. 1-10 p.m., Sun. 1-6 p.m. Free. 410-967-0501.

Baltimore is a melting pot of cultures, and this weekend, there will be a massive celebration of all things Ukraine. Across from Patterson Park, this Eastern European country will take the main stage with two full days of opening ceremonies, national anthems, folk dancing, traditional music, church tours, art exhibits, plus handmade tapestries, clothing, and jewelry. Now in its 40th year, the festival will shut down a stretch of Montford Avenue for Ukrainian cuisine and a Ukrainian beer garden, with a pierogi-eating contest and home-country delicacies like stuffed cabbage rolls, sausage and sauerkraut, and rustic breads (it as known as the from the Breadbasket of Europe, after all), plus authentic beers and kozakskyj, aka snow skis studded with shots of medivka, Ukraine’s classic honey liqueur.

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Sept. 11: Maryland Sunflower Festival

Verdant Valley Farm, 3300 Jarrettsville Pike. Parking at St. James Academy, 3100 Monkton Rd., Monkton. 12-5 p.m. Sold out.

If you’ve been checking Instagram lately, you’ve likely noticed oodles of pictures of your friends, colleagues, family members, and that girl from college who always had really great taste posing in the middle of a massive sunflower field. That’s because just 30 minutes north of the city in Monkton, there’s a 150-plus-acre plot of farmland riddled with millions of those bright-yellow petals. At the hills of historic Verdant Valley Farm, grab some regional food and drink, enjoy the banks of the Gunpowder River, and, of course, see the flowers for yourself. Just don’t forget to Insta.

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Sept. 10: 21 Candles! A John Hughes Dance Party

Creative Alliance, 3134 Eastern Ave. 8 p.m. $9-12. 410-276-1651.

Grab your pink chiffon, turn up your collars, cue the synthesizer, and put on your high tops or kitten heels for the Thompson Twins’ “If You Were Here”, Simple Minds’ “Don’t You Forget About Me,” and OMD’s “If You Leave.” Maybe even a little “Twist and Shout,” too. At this John Hughes dance party, DJ Vince Christopher will be spinning the best ’80s and ’90s music from the films of this famed director. Think Sixteen Candles, The Breakfast Club, Pretty in Pink, Ferris Bueller, and Home Alone. Prizes will be award for the best costumes and, in an ode to Molly Ringwald, redheads will get in for free.

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Sept. 10: Locust Point Festival

Latrobe Park, 1518 Latrobe Park Terrace. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Free.

It hasn’t been long since the South Baltimore neighborhood of Locust Point transformed from a quaint hub for immigrants and industry to one of the most sought-after places to live. With its corner restaurants, cheap bars, access to parks and Fort McHenry, tree-lined streets, and waterfront views, it’s no wonder why it’s become so popular. But on its Formstone-lined streets, Old Baltimore charm is still going strong from hons in lawn chairs to ice cream on the corner from Miss Twist. This Saturday, celebrate all the neighborhood has to offer, with regional food, Diamondback beer, music, games, and family fun with locals and tourists alike.

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