6/19-21. AFRAM 50
Festivals. This month marks the 50th anniversary of AFRAM. Every summer, over 100,000 people come together for this beloved annual festival and collective celebration of Black culture. One of the largest events of its kind on the East Coast, it will return this year to the verdant greenspace of Druid Hill Park for three days over Juneteenth weekend. Expect nothing short of spectacular fun for the whole family with live music and performances by the likes of Charlie Wilson, SWV, and Mario, as well as local food and drink, children’s activities, arts and crafts, and more. Druid Hill Park, 900 Druid Park Lake Dr. Fri. 3-9 p.m., Sat. & Sun. 12-9 p.m. Free.

6/4. WTMD’S FIRST THURSDAYS
Music. It’s that time of year again. Baltimore’s largest free outdoor music festival is back, with the beloved summer concert series from local radio station 89.7 FM featuring live music from local and national acts outside along the Canton waterfront every first Thursday of the month through September. Canton Waterfront Park, 3001 Boston St. Thurs. 5:30-10 p.m. Free.

6/5-14. WATERFRONT WEEK
Festivals. This new 10-day fest celebrates the Baltimore waterfront with arts, entertainment, recreational, and community events along the harbor all week long. Locations, times, & prices vary. 

6/6. CHARLES STREET PROMENADE
Festivals. For one day only, historic Charles Street shuts down for pedestrians to roam from business to business, shop sidewalk sales and the BLK ASS Flea Market, partake in walking tours, and more. Charles St. between North Ave. and Saratoga St. 6-9 p.m. 

6/6. THE BEACH BOYS
Music. For one night along the Inner Harbor, soak up good vibrations with these legends of surf rock who flooded the 1960s with all-time greatest hits like “Wouldn’t It Be Nice” and “Surfin’ U.S.A.” Pier Six Pavilion, 731 Eastern Ave. 7:30 p.m. $30-220.

6/6-7/19. HOMAGE TO BALTIMORE QUILTING COMPETITION
Exhibitions. Mayor Brandon Scott invites fiber artists of all skill levels to compete by creating original quilt works inspired by Baltimore’s past, present, and future, showcasing the city through fabric. Also on view in this Bromo Arts District gallery, see works by local artists local artists Amy Boone-McCreesh and Libby Rosa. Current Space, 421 N. Howard St. Sat. 1-5 p.m. Free.

6/8-14. BALTIMORE PRIDE
Festivals. Raise your rainbows for a week of festivities celebrating Baltimore’s LGBTQ+ community. This year’s theme is “50 Shades of Pride,” in honor of five decades of solidarity and celebration in this city, with its Pride festival dating back to 1975. Take part in events across multiple neighborhoods like happy hours, block parties, the beloved Pride Parade, and after-party in Druid Hill Park. Locations, times, & prices vary. 

6/10. DEVO
Music. This iconic New Wave group brings its punkish approach to Mount Vernon, including hits like “Whip It” and “Uncontrollable Urge,” complemented by the band’s signature stage presence and visuals. Lyric Baltimore, 140 W. Mount Royal Ave. 8 p.m. $47.65-444.65. 

6/12. ZOOMERANG
Fundraisers & Galas. Celebrate 150 years of roaring fun at the Maryland Zoo with a night of music, dinner, drinks, and dancing. In honor of the new red panda exhibit, the dress code is “red tie,” with a sneak peek of the new red panda habitat. All proceeds benefit the Zoo’s animal care and conservation. The Maryland Zoo, 1 Safari Pl. 6-11 p.m. $150-250.

6/12. TWURL
Performance. In this new monthly social gathering and DJ night curated by musician and composer Abdu Mongo Ali, local Black queer artists unite for performances that show off their creativity. Current Space, 421 N. Howard St. 6 p.m. Free.

6/13. BALTIMORE FLOATILLA
Festivals. Despite last year’s rain check, the Floatilla is back this year with a splash. Kayak 5 miles from the Canton Waterfront to the Inner Harbor, with paddlers encouraged to dress up in their best ’70s-themed threads. Canton Waterfront Park, 3001 Boston St. 7 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $40-85. 

6/12-13. CHARM CITY ART SPACE REUNION
Music. The beloved punk music venue Charm City Art Space closed in 2016, but its legacy reunites for two nights, with a lineup loaded with local and regional hardcore bands like Rob Sullivan of Ruiner, Ousted, Beach Creeper, and more to benefit the Amica Center for Immigrant Rights. Friday: Royal Blue, 1733 Maryland Avene. Saturday: Metro Baltimore, 1700 N. Charles St. Times & prices vary. 

6/14. RUN-UP-TO-JUNETEENTH
Fundraisers & Galas. The SEED School of Maryland presents this annual 5K run and 1-mile walk to support its college transition program, with racers encourages to dress up in retro-themed attire to honor the first AFRAM Festival in 1976. Druid Hill Park, 900 Druid Park Lake Dr. 8:30-10:30 a.m. $39.10.

6/20. ARTFUL CELEBRATIONS
Festivals. In honor of Juneteenth, enjoy Black artistry and culture with family-friendly activities, artist talks, storytelling time, and pop-up shops, with a guided tour of the museum’s collection of works by artists of color. American Visionary Art Museum, 800 Key Hwy. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free-$20. 

6/20. SCIENCE CENTER SOLSTICE
Fundraisers & Galas. Celebrate the Maryland Science Center’s 50th birthday party with science demonstrations, interactive exhibitions, live music across two dance floors, and food and drink to support Science Center initiatives and programs. Maryland Science Center, 601 Light St. 8 p.m.-12 a.m. $125.

6/24-30. SAIL250 MARYLAND & AIRSHOW
Festivals. For one week, the Inner Harbor transforms into a port for tall ships, U.S. Navy vessels, U.S. Coast Guard boats, and the Blue Angels Flight Demonstration Squadron. Enjoy tours, flyovers, and family fun dedicated to service members at sea and in the air. Locations & times vary. Free.

6/25. UNAPOLOGETIC
Theater. In honor of Pride and in partnership with both the Queer Jewish Arts Festival and Bolton Street Synagogue, Baltimoreans share true stories about claiming identity and living out loud. Creative Alliance, 3134 Eastern Ave. 7 p.m. $35..

6/25-9/13. THE JANET & WALTER SONDHEIM ART PRIZE EXHIBITION
Exhibitions. Each year, the Janet & Walter Sondheim Art Prize awards a blossoming local artist with a fellowship to further their career. Through all, artworks from the top five finalists of this prestigious competition will be on display. The Walters Art Museum, 600 N. Charles St. Wed.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thurs. 1-8 p.m. Free. 

TO 6/26. HERE & NOW: CPM FIVE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY SHOW
Exhibitions. Works by a dozen local artists, from Akea Brionne to Devin N. Morris, are on display as this Bolton Hill gallery celebrates its fifth year. CPM Gallery, 1512 Boston St. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Free.

6/27. BOUNDARY BLOCK PARTY
Festivals. For the 19th year, the No Boundaries Coalition presents its annual Boundary Block Party, bringing West Baltimore residents together across boundaries of geography, race, and class in honor of community culture and resilience. Enjoy free food, music, family fun, and games with new and familiar faces. 2100 Etting St. 12-4 p.m. Free.

6/28. GREAT BLACKS IN WAX VOICES OF HISTORY STREET FAIR
Festivals. Coinciding with Juneteenth and the National Great Blacks in Wax Museum’s anniversary, this all-day festival brings together community members to celebrate Black history through live performances, local food, activities for kids, health and wellness community resources, and museum access, including the chance to see the brand new wax figure of Henrietta Lacks. National Great Blacks in Wax, 1601 E. North Ave. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. 

TO 7/4. UNFINISHED REPUBLIC: AMERICA AT 250
Exhibitions. In this group exhibitions, see artworks inspired by the United States’ 250th anniversary, featuring renowned artists with local ties like Sonya Clark, Joyce J. Scott, Paul Rucker, Elizabeth Talford Scott, and Louise Fishman. Goya Contemporary Gallery, Tues-Fri. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat. 12-4 p.m. 

TO 9/13. SEEING THE ESSENTIAL
Exhibitions. Enjoy a showcase of works from Baltimore philanthropists Sigmund and Mary Hyman, who spent decades collecting a trove of American art. A selection was gifted to the museum in 2024, featuring paintings, sculptures, works on paper, and more, focusing on modernists of the Ashcan School. The Baltimore Museum of Art, 10 Art Museum Dr. Wed-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Free.

6/8-15: BALTIMORE PRIDE FESTIVAL
Fifty years ago this month, and five years after the inaugural march in New York City following the Stonewall Riots, Pride was born in Baltimore with a small peaceful protest in 1975, against the backdrop of the Washington Monument in historic Mount Vernon. In these early years, such gatherings were declarations of existence in the face of violence and discrimination, and ultimately helped galvanize the movement for gay rights, acting as a rallying cry for queer liberation across the globe. And here, in the years since, this annual event has evolved into a nearly citywide celebration, drawing more than 100,000 attendees.

Back and bigger than ever, the city’s annual Pride Festival returns on June 8 through 15 for a colorful celebration of the LGBTQ+ community. After a week of happy hours, dance parties, open mics, and more, kick off the weekend with the Twilight on the Terrace fundraising gala at Gertrude’s Chesapeake Kitchen to benefit the Pride Center of Maryland. On Saturday, run the High Heeled Race in the morning, attend the Pride Parade starting at noon at North Avenue and Charles Street, and end the festivities with a Block Party at Wyman Park Dell. This year’s theme is “50 Shades of Pride,” in tribute to the tradition’s local history. Times, locations, and prices vary. 

6/3: PRIDE PROM [Editor’s Pick]
Festivals. Celebrate LGBTQIA+ pride with music by GRL PWR, light bites and snacks, and rainbow trophies for cutest couple, sharpest dresser, and more. Enoch Pratt Free Library, 400 Cathedral St. 5-8 p.m. Free. 

6/3-8: CHICAGO THE MUSICAL
Theater. Taking place during Chicago’s Jazz Age, this play tells the tale of two Cook County Jail murderesses competing for media attention in a feisty rivalry. Hippodrome Theatre, 12 N. Eutaw St. Times vary. $58-230+. 

6/4: KRISTINA GADDY: A MOST PERILOUS WORLD
Lectures & Classes. This local author discusses her new book about four teenage children of prominent abolitionists before and during the Civil War. Enoch Pratt Free Library, 400 Cathedral St. 1 p.m. Free.

6/5: WTMD’S FIRST THURSDAY FESTIVAL [Editor’s Pick]
Music. WTMD’s beloved outdoor music festival returns with a free concert on the the first Thursday of every month through summer, featuring Craig Finn, Brandi & The Alexanders, and Rex Pax in June. Canton Waterfront Park, 3001 Boston St. 5:30 p.m. Free. 

6/5: MCKAY JENKINS 
Lectures & Classes. This local author speaks with fellow writer Lia Purpura about his new guide, The Maryland Master Naturalist’s Handbook, detailing the connection between the state’s flora, fauna, and human communities. The Ivy Bookshop, 5928 Falls Rd. 6-7:30 p.m. Free. 

6/5: SCHOOL PARTNER SHOWCASE CLOSING RECEPTION
Exhibitions. Celebrate student creativity with the closing of “Baltimore, Imagined: Artists from the Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women” in the Sculpture Court. The Walters Art Museum, 600 N. Charles St. 5-7 p.m. Free. 

6/6: IN A MOOD [Editor’s Pick]
Fundraisers & Galas. In this new summer fundraising party, enjoy a vibe-y evening surrounded by new exhibitions with food, drink, dancing, and aura photography. The Walters Art Museum, 600 N. Charles St. 7-10 p.m. $85.

6/6: LEAVE NO TRACE: AROUND THE CAMPFIRE
Music. To close out this exhibition on John Work Garrett and the American outdoors, enjoy an evening of music by Teresa Ferrara, plus storytelling, learning stations, and s’mores. Evergreen Museum & Library, 4545 N. Charles St. 7-9 p.m. $7-10.

6/6: WU-TANG FOREVER
Music. Downtown Baltimore is is the first stop on the final tour of this iconic hip-hop group. CFG Bank Arena, 201 W. Baltimore St. 7 p.m. $75-450. 

6/6/-8: SOUR FEST
Food & Drink. At this beloved Fells Point beer mecca, sip on dozens of sour drafts that are hard to find anywhere else. Max’s Taphouse, 737 S. Broadway St. 11:30 a.m. Free. 

6/7: BALTIMORE 10 MILER
Sports. Run a 10-mile course through local neighborhoods to cold towels, fresh watermelon, craft beer, and live music at the finish line. Druid Hill Park, 900 Druid Park Lake Dr. 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m. $80. 

6/7: RAINBOW RUN [Editor’s Pick]
Sports. Come dressed in your most colorful garb to celebrate Pride Month through this two mile run around Patterson Park with a kid zone and beer garden at the finish line. Patterson Park, 2601 E. Baltimore St. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $5-40. 

6/7: HAMPDEN HIGHLIGHTS FESTIVAL
Festivals. During this new street festival in Hampden, The Avenue will be lined with vendors offering up food, drink, art, games, and more, all in support of local nonprofits. W. 36th St. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Free. 

6/7: INDIE GAME FEST
Exhibitions. Explore, demo, and play games from local grassroots community game developers during this annual celebration. Enoch Pratt Free Library, 400 Cathedral St. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. 

6/7: MORTIFIED: PRIDE EDITION
Theater. Members of the community share their personal stories about exploring sexual and gender identity, coming out, and other LGBTQ+ experiences. Creative Alliance, 3134 Eastern Ave. 7 p.m. $19-35. 

6/7: MUSIC IN THE WOODS
Music. See musicians perform live surrounded by the sprawling natural beauty of this Baltimore County park. Oregon Ridge Nature Center, 13555 Beaver Dam Rd. 2-7 p.m. Free.

6/7: CREEK + GHOSTLIKE + PAPER LANTERNS + MUHNDAY
Music. A night of live music featuring Creek, Ghostlike, Paper Lanterns, and Muhnday. Le Mondo, 406 N. Howard St. 7:30-11 p.m. $15.38. 

6/7-8: HISTORIC RESERVOIR HILL GARDEN & HOME TOUR
Lectures & Classes. This self-guided walking tour gives you a peek inside some of the most beautiful homes and cultivated backyard gardens in the city with food trucks along the way. Linden Ave. & Ducatel St. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $23.18. 

6/7-7/5: THE SPEED OF FASHION
Exhibitions. Artwork and workshops of all mediums that touch on the fast fashion and environmental justice in the fashion industry. Crow’s Nest, 116 W. Mulberry St.  Sat. 1-5 p.m. 

6/7-8: MARYLAND BY AIR
Film. Narrated by Cal Ripken, Jr., this IMAX screening takes viewers on an aerial tour of Maryland filled with iconic landmarks like Antietam Battlefield, the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, and more. Maryland Science Center, 601 Light St. 11:30 a.m. $5-$34.95. 

6/7-10/4: BALTIMORE BY BALTIMORE [Editor’s Pick]
Festivals. Every first Saturday through October, local artists light up the Inner Harbor with live music, food, vendors, and more. Harborplace Amphitheater, 200 E. Pratt St. Sat. 12-8 p.m. Free. 

TO 6/8: GOSPEL WITH AUDACITY
Theater. Aaron Androh and Donald Owens present a comedy gospel show complete with laughs and an angelic soundtrack. Arena Players, 801 McCulloh St. Times & prices vary. 

6/8: SEED SCHOOL OF MD’S RUN-UP-TO-JUNETEENTH 
Fundraisers & Galas. This 5K run and one-mile walk celebrates Black history and promotes all things health, wellness, and education to benefit The SEED School of Maryland’s College Transition & Success Program. West Covington Park, 101 W. Cromwell St. 8:30 a.m. $15-45. 

6/8: BALTIMORE VINTAGE EXPO [Editor’s Pick]
Festivals. For one day only, vintage and antique collectors and curators come together to sell authentic pieces featuring everything from jewelry to furniture. Union Collective, 1700 W. 41st St. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free-$20. 

6/8: THE QUEENS OF BROADWAY DRAG BRUNCH
Festivals. Fill up on brunch favorites from The Classic Catering People as Sunrize with a Z hosts a spectacular Broadway-themed drag show featuring Stealya Manz and Venus Fastrada. Everyman Theatre, 315 W. Fayette St. 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. $65-85.

6/8: LITTLE HANDS
Family. Little ones can join a local author to learn basic American Sign Language vocabulary through songs and storytelling. Port Discovery Children’s Museum, 35 Market Pl. 12-1 p.m. Free-$24.95. 

6/8: JPEGMAFIA
Music. This once-Baltimore-based rapper and singer takes the stage after releasing his fifth album, “I Lay Down My Life for You.” Baltimore Soundstage, 124 Market Pl. 7 p.m. $42.50. 

6/8-15: BALTIMORE PRIDE [Editor’s Pick]
Festivals. In honor of 50 years of Baltimore’s Pride Festival, this year’s “50 Shades of Pride” features a parade, party, and other colorful events like the annual High Heel Race to celebrate diversity, love, and the LGBTQ community. Locations, times & prices vary. 

6/11: REVEREND HORTON HEAT
Music. This psychobilly trio puts on a show with Nathan and the Zydeco Cha Chas. Baltimore Soundstage, 124 Market Pl. 7 p.m. $38.70. 

6/12: THE BRIDGE “ALL GOOD NOW” PRE-PARTY
Music. To kick off the All Good Now music festival at Merriweather Post Pavilion, beloved Baltimore jam band The Bridge returns to the stage in Federal Hill. The 8×10, 10 E. Cross St. 7 p.m. $49.44. 

6/12-15: B’MORE GREEK
Festivals. Say “opa!” for four days of non-stop Greek culture including authentic Greek cuisine, traditional dance performances, homemade desserts, and more. Greektown Square, 701 Ponca St. Thurs. 5-10 p.m., Fri.-Sun. 12-10 p.m. Free. 

6/12-15 & 6/18-22: SALTY [Editor’s Pick]
Theater. This AJ Clauss play explores how people and penguins adapt to survival in one of the last remaining conservation zoos after climate change has wreaked havoc on the environment. The Voxel, 9 W. 25th St. Wed.-Sat. 7:30 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. $25-100.

6/13: VERDI’S AIDA CONDUCTED BY HEYWARD
Music. BSO maestro Jonathan Heyward leads this concert adaptation of Verdi’s “Aida,” an opera about love and loyalty set in Ancient Egypt. Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, 1212 Cathedral St. 8 p.m. $27-73. 

6/13-29: THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW: PRIDE 2025
Theater. Audience members join in on this classic production following sweethearts Brad and Janet as they discover the eerie mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Furter and all of the wild characters inside. Iron Crow Theatre, 45 W. Preston St. Times vary. $30-75.

6/13-7/6: CLYDE’S
Theater. This play follows the story of a truck-stop sandwich shop’s formerly incarcerated kitchen staff and their shot at redemption. Spotlighters Theatre, 817 St. Paul St. Times vary. $24.

6/13-7/19: OPEN NARRATIVES [Editor’s Pick]
Exhibitions. View the artwork of Schroeder Cherry, a beloved local artist and educator who captured everyday African-American experiences through work with puppets, paintings, and mixed media. Waller Gallery, 2420 N. Calvert St. Sat. 1-5 p.m. by appt. Free. 

6/13-7/20: JULIUS CAESAR
Theater. See director Marcus Kyd’s take on Shakespeare’s classic political thriller. Patapsco Female Institute Historic Park, 3655 Church Rd., Ellicott City. Times vary. $25-68. 

6/14: BALTIMORE FLOATILLA [Editor’s Pick]
Sports. Hundreds of kayakers, rowers, and stand-up paddlers will complete a five-mile course around Inner Harbor waters, followed by an after party. Canton Waterfront Park, 3001 Boston St. 7:30 a.m. $40-165. 

6/14. AFFORDABLE FINE ART MARKET SPRING CLEANING
Exhibitions. A unique art market where creators clean out their studios and sell their older work for $250 or less. Peabody Heights Brewery, 401 E. 30th St. 12-5 p.m. Free. 

6/14. LESLIE GRAY STREETER: FAMILY AND OTHER CALAMITIES
Lectures & Classes. This local author and Banner columnist discusses her newest book about a journalist who returns to Baltimore to deal with grief, betrayal, and scandal. Enoch Pratt Free Library, 400 Cathedral St. 3-4 p.m. Free.   

6/14: SUPER CITY 
Music. This high-energy, hard-dancing Baltimore supergroup is re-releasing their first EP on vinyl with a celebratory show in Highlandtown with special guests. Creative Alliance, 3134 Eastern Ave. 7:30 p.m. $19-30.

6/14: STAGES PRESENTS: BLACK ROOT & JPOPE
Music. Baltimore hip-hop artists JPope and Black Root premier their latest collaboration, “The Grey Lines Project.” Stages Music Arts, 10 Stenerson Ln., Cockeysville. 6 p.m. $12.50-28.52. 

6/14: TRANS PRIDE
Festivals. Celebrate Transgender Pride and support community diversity with a day of festivities and resources. Location & time varies. Free

6/14 & 28: BIRDING TOUR OF DRUID HILL PARK
Outdoors. Audubon Society and Baltimore Bird Club experts will lead participants in search of the 189 native bird species of Druid Hill Park. Druid Hill Park, 3001 East Dr. 8-9:30 a.m. Free. 

TO 6/15: BROWN SUGAR BAKE-OFF
Theater. Watch eight original 10-minute plays by Black women and nonbinary playwrights, centered around this year’s mental health theme. Strand Theater, 5426 Harford Rd. Times vary. $12-20. 

TO 6/15: JOHN WILKES BOOTH: ONE NIGHT ONLY!
Theater. This performance takes a closer look at Maryland native and presidential assassin who is buried in an unmarked grave less than a mile from the theater. Baltimore Center Stage, 700 N. Calvert St. Times vary. $10-54.

 6/15: GBMC FATHER’S DAY 5K AND 1 MILE FUN WALK 
Fundraisers & Galas. Celebrate Father’s Day by supporting GBMC’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. GBMC South Chapman Building, 6545 N. Charles St. 8-10 a.m. $35.

6/15: THE KILLS
Music. Jam out to this 200s rock duo and songs off their new album “God Games & Happier Girls.” Baltimore Soundstage, 124 Market Pl. 7 p.m. $42.50. 

6/15: JOSH JOHNSON
Comedy. This comedian and social media personality hits the stage for one of his hilarious stand-up sets. Hippodrome Theatre, 12 N. Eutaw St. 7 p.m. $61-72. baltimore.broadway.com. 

6/15: IN GRATITUDE: A TRIBUTE TO EARTH, WIND & FIRE
Music. Enjoy live music from this acclaimed 14-piece tribute band to Earth, Wind & Fire in a performance packed with prizes for Father’s Day. Gordon Center for Performing Arts, 3506 Gwynnbrook Ave., Owings Mills. 7:30 p.m. $38-48.

6/17: LIL BABY
Music. This rap sensation performs on his Wham World Tour with guests BigXThaPlug, NLE Choppa, and Loe Shimmy. CFG Bank Arena, 201 W. Baltimore St. 6 p.m. $64-286+. 

6/18: SERVING UP WISDOM: DRAG BINGO BRUNCH
Food & Drink. Evon Dior Michelle hosts bingo and trivia while participants enjoy brunch and mocktails. Enoch Pratt Free Library, 400 Cathedral St. 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. 

6/19: RHYTHM LIBERATION FESTIVAL & BLK ASS FLEA MKT
Festivals. Hear live music performances, see art making, and shop Black-owned businesses during this community-driven market and celebration. Baltimore Museum of Industry, 1415 Key Hwy. 3-9 p.m. Free-$15.

6/20: JUNETEENTH JAMBOREE
Festivals. City Weeds and Brown Girl Wellness present an afternoon of delicious food and live music before setting sail on a luxurious yacht cruise in celebration of Black history. Port Covington Marina Pavilion, 231 E. Cromwell St. 1-5 p.m. $135.23.  

6/20: FLATLAND CAVALRY & IAN MUSICK
Music. Country artists Flatland Cavalry perform outside along the Inner Harbor with the seasonal return of Pier Six. Pier Six Pavilion, 731 Eastern Ave. 7:30 p.m. $47-181+. 

TO 6/21: CLIMAS MALSANOS
Exhibitions. A collection of pieces from Baltimore-based queer Latinx artist Hoesy Corona’s “Climate Immigrants” series that explores the relationship between humans and the environment. Creative Alliance, 3134 Eastern Ave. Tues.-Sat. 12-5 p.m. Free. 

TO 6/21: PREAKNESS EXHIBITION
Exhibitions. As part of Preakness’ 150th anniversary, this event will showcase artwork that highlights all aspects of horse culture in Maryland. Maryland Art Place, 218 W. Saratoga St. Tues.-Sat. 12-4 p.m. Free. 

6/21: AFROFUTRO: A JOURNEY TO THE GOLDEN CLOUD NEBULA
Music. In honor of Juneteenth, Afro House’s Astronaut Symphony performs using voice, sound design, and live instruments. The Walters Art Museum, 600 N. Charles St. 2-3 p.m. Free. 

6/21: 48TH ANNUAL SOLSTICE GALA
Fundraisers & Galas. Enjoy an evening of science demonstrations, live music, and multiple open bars and food stations to fund local field trips and outreach programs. Maryland Science Center, 601 Light St. 8 p.m. $95.

6/21: JOHN DOYLE AND MIKE MCGOLDRICK
Music. Hear traditional Irish folk music from two of the genre’s powerhouse talents, John Doyle and Mike McGoldrick. Creative Alliance, 3134 Eastern Ave. 7:30 p.m. $46. 

6/21-22: AFRAM [Editor’s Pick]
Music. Celebrate African-American culture with children’s activities, a variety of vendors, and entertainers like Patti Labelle, Saweetie, and more. Druid Hill Park, 2698 Madison Ave.  Times vary. Free.

TO 6/22: THE MYSTERY OF IRMA VEP
Theater. This comedy follows two actors playing over eight roles each with more than 30 costume changes. Everyman Theatre, 315 W. Fayette St. Times vary. $5-86. 

TO 6/22: PICASSO AT THE LAPIN AGILE
Theater. This hilarious show was written by comedy icon Steve Martin, placing Albert Einstein and Pablo Picasso in a Parisian cafe in 1904. Vagabond Players, 806 S. Broadway St. Fri-Sat. 8 p.m. Sun. 2 p.m. $21

6/22: MUMFORD & SONS
Music. This beloved British folk-rock band performs outside in Columbia. Merriweather Post Pavilion, 10475 Little Patuxent Pkwy., Columbia. 7:30 p.m. $46-170.50. 

6/25: KATE MYERS
Lectures & Classes. This rising Annapolis author presents her new summer read, “Salty,” that follows two estranged sisters in a coastal murder mystery. The Ivy Bookshop, 5928 Falls Rd. 6-7:30 p.m. Free. 

TO 6/25: PECHA KUCHA
Theater. Local creatives take the stage to tell their personal tales with rotating slides that flip by every 20 seconds for a night of visual storytelling. Current Space Garden Bar, 421 Tyson St. 7 p.m. Free. 

6/26: SONDHEIM 2025 ART PRIZE FINALISTS: AWARD CEREMONY [Editor’s Pick]
Exhibitions. The winner will be announced for the Janet & Walter Sondheim Art Prize that provides a $30,000 fellowship to a local visual artist. The Walters Art Museum, 600 N. Charles St. 6-7:30 p.m. Free. 

6/26: ELIZABETH DICKINSON [Editor’s Pick]
Lectures & Classes. Join this award-winning journalist in conversation with local tastemaker Lane Harlan about Dickinson’s newest book, “Claire McCardell: The Designer Who Set Women Free.” Enoch Pratt Free Library, 400 Cathedral St. 7-8 p.m. Free. 

6/27: CLAIRE MCCARDELL: THE DESIGNER WHO SET WOMEN FREE BOOK LAUNCH
Lectures & Classes. Local author Elizabeth Evitts Dickinson launches her new biography on the life of legendary fashion designer Claire McCardell, whose works are on display within the museum. Maryland Center for History and Culture, 610 Park Ave. 6:30-8:30 p.m. $35. 

6/27: ‘COME INSIDE’ OPEN HOUSE
Lectures & Classes. Stroll through the 18th-century Manor House that once belonged to Harvey Ladew, with informative QR codes in each room. Ladew Gardens, 3535 Jarrettsville Pke., Monkton. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Free-$20.

6/27: BETTER OFF DEAD
Music. This celebrated Grateful Dead cover band performs the jam band’s greatest hits in Federal Hill. The 8×10. 10 E. Cross St. 7 p.m. $24.72.   

6/28: PLAY(FUL) BALL
Fundraisers & Galas. In honor of the “Good Sports” exhibition, this annual fete celebrates Olympic medalist Dr. John Carlos as the recipient of the Lifetime Grand Visionary Award with a cocktail hour, dinner, awards ceremony, and after party. American Visionary Art Museum, 800 Key Hwy. 5:30 p.m.-12 a.m. $50-750. 

6/28: CHARM CITY JAZZ
Music. Vocalist Shang and saxophonist Eddie Baccus, Jr., perform the music of Phyllis Hyman and Grover Washington Jr. with a 10-piece band. Gordon Center for Performing Arts, 3506 Gwynnbrook Ave., Owings Mills. 7 p.m. $46-55. 

TO 6/29: TOXIC OVERBURDEN
Exhibitions. This youth-designed collection aims to shed light on Curtis Bay, a South Baltimore community that has faced over 100 years of environmental harm due to the dumping of toxic industrial waste. The Peale, 225 Holliday St. Thurs.-Fri. 3-7 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. 

TO 6/30: SPRING ILLUMINATIONS [Editor’s Pick]
Family. Visit the zoo after dark and stroll through dazzling nature-themed lanterns, with Asian-inspired snacks and drinks available for purchase. The Maryland Zoo, 1 Safari Pl. Mon.-Sun. 6-10 p.m. $20-28. Free. 

6/30: CAROL MOSELEY BRAUN
Lectures & Classes. AFRO CEO Frances Murphy Draper speaks with Carol Moseley Braun, the first Black female senator, about her new memoir, “Trailblazer.” Enoch Pratt Free Library, 400 Cathedral St. 7-8 p.m. Free. 

TO 7/12: EMERGENCE: STORIES IN THE MAKING
Exhibitions. Explore this collection of artworks from emerging artists who explore storytelling within their artistic practices to reflect solidarity, heritage, and social change. Galerie Myrtis, 2224 N. Charles St. Thurs.-Sat. 2-6 p.m. Free.

TO 7/20: THE JANET & WALTER SONDHEIM ART PRIZE FINALISTS EXHIBITION
Exhibitions. Artworks from five finalists from this prestigious annual competition will be on view. The Walters Art Museum, 600 N. Charles St. Wed.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thurs. 1-8 p.m. Free. 

TO 7/27: WATERSHED 
Exhibitions. A curated selection of 40 works from the BMA’s collection explores water and landscape and how they impacted the early modern Dutch Republic. Baltimore Museum of Art, 10 Art Museum Dr., Wed.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m-9 p.m. Free. 

TO 7/27: BAKER ARTIST AWARDS
Exhibitions. View the work of five Baker award winners—Selin Balci, Oletha DeVane, Jordan Tierney, Stephen Towns, and Kelley Bell—all showcasing work rooted in a deep connection to Baltimore’s identity. Baltimore Museum of Art, 10 Art Museum Dr. Wed.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Free. 

TO 8/5: IF BOOKS COULD KILL
Exhibitions. Discover the dangerous materials and techniques used to illustrate ancient manuscripts within the Walters’ vast collection. The Walters Art Museum, 600 N. Charles St. Wed.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 1-8 p.m. Free. 

TO 8/17: EARTH AS MEDIUM: EXTRACTING ART FROM NATURE
Exhibitions. This exhibition’s artworks all have a connection to nature, whether they were made out of natural elements or with sustainable practices. Baltimore Museum of Art, 10 Art Museum Dr. Wed.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Free. 

TO 8/17: COLAB: ART AND MUSIC FROM BALTIMORE AND BEYOND
Exhibitions. View a collection of works on loan from important collections of African-American art and artists that will be paired with musical compositions selected by the Peabody Institute. Eubie Blake Cultural Center, 847 N. Howard St. Tues.-Sat. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. 

TO 8/31: GOOD SPORTS
Exhibitions. In this new “mega” exhibit, get to the heart of our universal enjoyment of play and celebrate wellness of mind, body, and spirit through works from both local and global visionary artists. American Visionary Art Museum, 800 Key Hwy. Wed.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 

TO 8/31: HISTORY THROUGH POETRY
Exhibitions. New original poems inspired by the Homewood Museum’s period rooms and the lives of the enslaved people who once lived and worked there. Homewood Museum, 3400 N. Charles St. Tues.-Sun. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. 

TO 9/1: iWITNESS
Exhibitions. Through artifacts, photographs, and history, this exhibit explores how media impacted the modern American Civil Rights Movement. Reginald F. Lewis Museum, 830 E. Pratt St. Mon., Thurs.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 12-5 p.m. Free-$12. 

TO 9/8: NEW PERSPECTIVES OF HISTORIC EVERGREEN
Exhibitions. See the work of three Baltimore School for the Arts seniors who explored the museum through the lens of traditional 4×5 land cameras. Evergreen Museum & Library, 4545 N. Charles St. Available via guided tour. Free-$12. 

TO 9/21: BLACK EARTH RISING
Exhibitions. This showcase contains paintings, sculptures, films, and other creative works by artists of color and Native identity that explore our complex connection to nature. Baltimore Museum of Art, 10 Art Museum Dr. Wed.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. $5-10. 

TO 9/29: HIGH SCHOOL JURIED ART SHOW: LABOR, LEADERSHIP, AND LEGACY
Exhibitions. This collection honors the legacies of local leaders and entrepreneurs by student artists from all 25 school districts across the state. Reginald F. Lewis Museum, 830 E. Pratt St. Mon. & Thurs.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 12-5 p.m. Free-$12. 

TO 10/10: LINDA DAY CLARK
Exhibitions. View the work of Baltimore-born photographer Linda Day Clark, known for artfully capturing the everyday life of African Americans. Morgan State University, James E. Lewis Museum of Art, 2201 Argonne Dr. Tues.-Fri. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. 

TO 10/15: PROXIMA ARCANUM
Festivals. Every other month, stop by for a queer witchy reading series and esoteric market with vendors and activities like tarot reading. Current Space Garden Bar, 421 Tyson St. 7 p.m. Free.

EAT

June 15-17: The Big Softy Pop-Up at R. House

R. House, 301 W. 29th St. Fri. and Sat. 9:30 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun. 9:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Free. 810-531-8022.

Soft-shell crab season is in full swing, and to celebrate, local chef Craig Falk is bringing his crustacean-centric pop-up concept to R. House for a few days of deep-fried deliciousness. This weekend, head to Remington’s popular food hall to get your hands on the Big Softy’s namesake soft crab sandwich, as well as daily specials like wild mushroom crab pasta on Friday, crab-and-corn stuffed squash blossoms on Saturday, and crab cakes for a dad-approved brunch on Father’s Day.

DRINK

June 16: Baltimore Wine Fest

Canton Waterfront Park, 3001 Boston St. 12-7 p.m. $15-89. 410-409-7123.

With temperatures predicted to climb into the mid-80s on Saturday, cool off with a few glasses of vino and a stroll around the picturesque Canton Waterfront Park. A ticket to this fourth annual festival allows you to sip on a selection of more than 160 wines from around the world, and pair your vintages with bites from local favorite like Ekiben and Taharka Brothers Ice Cream to balance out the buzz.

SEE

June 16: 1 West Mount Vernon Place Opening Celebration

The Walters Art Museum, 600 N. Charles St. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. 410-547-9000.

This Saturday marks the grand unveiling of The Walters Art Museum’s magnificent new 1 West Mount Vernon Place. After a four-year revitalization process, this 19th-century mansion has received a stunning facelift, with its Tiffany stained-glass skylight and grand spiral staircase on display in all its restored glory, plus a new ceramics exhibition on the second floor. Celebrate this historic space in the heart of Mt. Vernon with a block party featuring live music, eats from Dizzy Cow Pizzeria and Mr. Souvlaki, and ceramics-themed activities.

HEAR

June 16: Baltimore Band Block Party

WTMD, 1 Olympic Pl., Towson. 2-10 p.m. $20-60.

WTMD’s First Thursdays concerts are the see-and-be-seen shows of the summer, both for the fans in the crowd and the bands onstage. On Saturday, head to WTMD Studios to support local acts like singer-songwriter Shelby Blondell, dream-pop sirens Waterplanet, and epic rockers Lenore LeNoire as they compete for the chance to join the September lineup. During this annual fundraiser for the alternative radio station, each ticket buys a vote for your favorite act to perform a live set that night and to move onto the final round of this high-stakes competition.

DO

June 15-17: Baltimore Pride Weekend

Old Goucher, Charles North, & Station North. Locations & times vary. Free.

Rock your rainbow gear and celebrate Baltimore’s vibrant LGBTQ+ community during this weekend’s 43rd annual Baltimore Pride. With a jam-packed weekend of events, kick off the festivities on Friday night with the Twilight on the Terrace benefit cocktail party at Gertrude’s, a drag show at the First Unitarian Church of Baltimore featuring local queens Dusty Ray Bottoms and Washington Heights, and GayCon, a new Pride dance party created by Abdu Ali and featuring performances by DDm. On Saturday, join thousands at the annual big-bang block party, featuring the high heel race up Cathedral Street, the colorful 11-block parade to Station North, and headline performances by Baltimore Club maven TT the Artist and rising hip-hop artist Taylor Bennett. To wrap up the weekend, head to Druid Hill Park on Sunday for a family-friendly festival with live music, face-painting, and drag performances.

Rams Head Live
Veronica M Eduardo top ($66) and Joggers ($84) at Brightside Boutique. Long fringe earrings ($10.95) at Doubledutch Boutique. Lovoda Black Satchel ($28) at Doubledutch Boutique. BLANK NYC Onyx studded suede jacket ($218) at Brightside Boutique. Donald Pliner Billie sandal ($345) at Sassanova.

Merriweather Post Pavilion
Fiona Midi dress ($58) at Brightside Boutique. Hammitt North Mist Snake Clutch ($175) at Sassanova. Savana heels ($99.95) at South Moon Under. Gold Circular Earrings ($28) at Sassanova.

Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
One shoulder green dress ($280) at Panache. Sam Edelman Haide Black heels ($91) at Sassanova. Statement necklace ($32) at Poppy & Stella.

WTMD First Thursdays at Canton Waterfront Park
Echo Panama hat ($69) at Sassanova. Kara bag ($88) at South Moon Under. Cotton Candy LA gingham tie dress ($40.95) at Doubledutch Boutique. Clear sunglasses ($15) at Doubledutch Boutique. Adam Tucker Tarin suede heels ($100) at Poppy & Stella.

With spring officially upon us, it’s time to start looking ahead to outdoor concert season. Each year, that starts with First Thursdays, presented by Towson’s alternative radio station WTMD.

From May through September on the first Thursday of the month, music lovers from near and far flock to the Canton Waterfront to hear a mix of local and national talents perform against the backdrop of the Baltimore harbor. Last year, the beloved monthly music festival grew from one to two stages, now including six bands and drawing thousands of attendees.

This year, 89.7 FM kicks things off on May 3 with an all-star lineup, featuring alt-rock legends Belly, who will be headlining in celebration of their first new album in 23 years, as well Philly rockers Low Cut Connie, D.C.’s roots band The Nighthawks and blues group Tom Principato Band, as well as Baltimore’s own soulful Ursula Ricks Project.

Throughout the rest of the summer, the series will highlight big-name acts like charismatic indie-soul quartet Lake Street Dive, soul sensation Bettye LaVette, and former Black Crowes bandmate-turned-Southern solo artist Jackie Greene. Local artists like power pop singer Andy Bopp and Cali-by-way-of-Ellicott City native Lauren Ruth Ward will also be in tow, plus indie darlings like Richmond pop singer Natalie Prass, San Francisco folksters The Family Crest, and L.A.’s electric Lo Moon.

The event will now include 15 food vendors, including Asian street-food eats from Ekiben, creative ice cream flavors from Taharka Bros., and farm-to-table fare from Wild Thyme. 

As in past years, the concerts are free and rain or shine. Music starts at 5:30 p.m.

See the full lineup—as of press time—below:

May 3: Belly, Low Cut Connie, Loma, The Nighthawks, Tom Principato Band, Ursula Ricks Project

June 7: Family Of The Year, Typhoon, Jessica Lea Mayfield, Danielia Cotton, Natalie Prass, Lauren Ruth Ward

July 5: Lake Street Dive, Andy Bopp, Van William, The Glorious Sons, etc.

Aug. 2: Bettye LaVette, Lo Moon, The Family Crest, The Legendary Shackshakers, Dave House & The Mermaid, etc.

Sept. 6: Jackie Greene, Daniel Nicole, etc.