The List: June 2024

6/10-16: BALTIMORE PRIDE FESTIVAL
For one full week, neighborhoods throughout Baltimore will transform into a colorful celebration of the LGBTQ+ community. Back and bigger than ever, the city’s annual Pride Festival returns for the 49th year on June 10 through 16. What started as a small event in 1975 has grown into a citywide tradition, drawing more than 100,000 attendees.

After a week of happy hours, dance parties, open mics, and more, kick off the weekend with the beloved High Heeled Race—now on both Friday afternoon and Saturday morning—an annual tradition enjoyed by both stilettoed runners and spectators alike. On Friday night, also swing by Gertrude’s Restaurant at the Baltimore Museum of Art for the Twilight on the Terrace fundraising gala. On Saturday afternoon, the Pride Parade starts at noon at the BMA and ends with a Block Party on Charles Street above North Avenue, featuring headlining act, rapper Saucy Santana. This year’s theme is “Power of the Past, Force of the Future,” in tribute to the noteworthy contributions of the LGBTQ+ community to broader society.

6/1: MORTIFIED PRIDE EDITION
Performance. In celebration of Pride Month, Baltimore Mortified presents their usual lineup of ev- eryday adults sharing their most embarrassing stories. Creative Alliance, 3134 Eastern Ave. 6:30 and 9 p.m. $15-25. 

6/1: HAMPDEN HIGHLIGHTS
In lieu of HonFest, enjoy this brand-new festival, full of food, drink, small-business and artist vendors, plus Ekiben’s Bao Bun eating contest. Hampden, 36th St. from Falls Rd. to Chestnut Ave. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. 

6/1: BALTIMORE BY BALTIMORE
The third-annual all-day music festival in the harbor is set to return in 2024. Stay tuned for more details on what live music acts and local artists to expect this year. Inner Harbor Amphitheater. 12-8 p.m. Free. 

TO 6/2: 2024 BAKER ARTIST AWARD FINALIST SHOWCASE
On display are finalist pieces of those awarded based on exceptional skill across visual and interdisciplinary arts. Nosh on eats from Kooper’s Chowhound Burger Wagon and sip on drinks in the garden bar. Current Space, 421 N. Howard St. Sat. 1-5 p.m. 

TO 6/2: SOUR FEST AT MAX’S TAPHOUSE
Food & Drink. Back for another year, Fells Point institution Max’s Taphouse devotes a whole weekend to the unique flavors of sour beer. Max’s Taphouse, 737 S. Broadway. 11:30 a.m.

TO 6/2: FEAST OF ST. ANTHONY ITALIAN FESTIVAL
This two-day festival features traditional Italian fare, wine and beer, a sausage-eating contest, and booths for games and vendors in Little Italy. Little Italy, Stiles and Exeter Sts. Sat. 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. 

6/2: COMMUNITY BIRTHDAY BASH
Wish Port Discovery a happy 25th birthday by checking out its three floors of exhibits and interactive activities free of charge. Port Discovery, 35 Market Pl. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 

6/5: REDEFINING INDUSTRY
Enjoy hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, musical entertainment, a Stoop Storytelling performance, and more to recognize today’s industrialists committed to redefining industry in Baltimore and beyond. Baltimore Museum of Industry, 1415 Key Hwy. 5:30 p.m. $75-100. 

6/6: ALL FOR ANIMALS
Support the zoo with a night of behind-the-scenes tours, dinner, drinks, and a silent auction, where guests even have the chance to bid
on naming a penguin chick. Maryland Zoo, 1 Safari Pl. 5:30 p.m. $75-450. 

6/6: PAPERCUTTING WORKSHOP WITH ANNIE HOWE
See what it’s like to walk in the shoes of master paper-cutting artist Annie Howe as she guides students through a hands-on tutorial on papercut design. Evergreen Museum, 4545 N. Charles St. 6 p.m. $25-30. 

6/6-9: ST. NICHOLAS GREEK FOLK FESTIVAL
Experience a tradition that traces back over 60 years and dance, drink, and dive into traditional Greek foods under the stars. Greektown, 701 Ponca St. Thurs. 5-11 p.m., Fri-Sat. 12-11 p.m., Sun. 12-10 p.m.

6/6-9/5: WTMD’S FIRST THURSDAYS
On the first Thursday of every month through September, 89.7 FM hosts this sprawling summer concert series featuring a diverse range of live music. Canton Waterfront Park, 3001 Boston St. Thurs. 5 p.m. 

6/7-9: BALTIMORE JAZZ FESTIVAL
For three days, experience everything jazz, from up-and-coming artists to famed talents with roots in Baltimore. Plus, try some of the amazing food from locally and nationally acclaimed vendors. $30-300. Hotel Revival, 101 W. Monument St. Times and prices vary. 

6/8: THE LEGACY OF SYBBY GRANT AND BLACK COOKS IN MARYLAND
Local chef Tonya Thomas and food historian Joyce White will celebrate the rich history and recipes of Black cooks in Maryland before the Civil War. The Walters Art Museum, 600 N. Charles St. 2 p.m. 

6/8: UNION CRAFT BREWING 12TH ANNIVERSARY
This cosmic-themed anniversary concert will have brews, food, and performances from Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe, Micah E. Wood, and Trillnatured. Union Craft Brewing, 1700 W. 41st St. 6 p.m. $35.

6/8: FLOATILLA
Every June, hundreds of paddlers make a splash across five miles of the Inner Harbor. In past years, there has been a theme and a fun interactive map. Stay tuned. Inner Harbor. Location and times vary. 

6/8-9: SHOSTAKOVICH SYMPHONY NO. 8
Maestro Jonathon Heyward and BSO’s principal trumpeter Andrew Balio unravel the marvelous Shostakovich Symphony No. 8 and Weinberg’s Trumpet Concerto. Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, 1212 Cathedral St. Sat. 7 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m. $15-92. 

TO 6/9: A MIDSUMMER’S NIGHT DREAM
On the eve of summer, director Noah Himmelstein invites viewers to enter the wild and whimsical world of this comic masterpiece by William Shakespeare. Everyman Theatre, 315 W. Fayette St. Times and prices vary. 

6/9: QUESTLOVE
This six-time Grammy Award-winning musician visits Baltimore to discuss his new book about the history of hip-hop. Enoch Pratt Central Library, 400 Cathedral St. 3 p.m. Sold out. 

6/9: RUN UP TO JUNETEENTH 5K
Kick off Juneteenth with this run across the Hanover Street Bridge, followed by music, activities, and local vendors. Baltimore Peninsula, 101 W. Cromwell St. 8:30 a.m. $35. 

6/12-13: FREE TINTYPE PORTRAITS
Celebrate Pride with free tintype portraits for queer folks by Ukranian-born artist and photographer Elena Volkova. Current Space, 421 N. Howard St. Times vary. 
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6/12-18: MARYLAND FLEET WEEK
Join in for this week-long celebration honoring the dedication of service members with ship tours, flyovers, and activities. Inner Harbor, 301 E. Pratt St. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 

6/14: LITTLE FEAT
Legendary rock band Little Feat hits Baltimore’s premiere outdoor waterfront venue for a night of jams. The Wood Brothers open for a taste of folk and jazz before the main course. Pier Six Pavilion, 731 Eastern Ave. $40-250. 

6/14-7/13: SPACE MISSION
See the eclectic creations of two Baltimore-based artists, Se Jong Cho and Iris Hughey. Current Space, 421 N. Howard St. Times vary. 

6/14-7/21: THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR
The Chesapeake Shakespeare Company is performing the five acts of this famed play outside, following the humorous intertwinings of an attempted love triangle gone wrong. PFI Historic Park, 3655 Church Rd., Ellicott City. Times vary. Free-$68.

6/14-6/30: EVERYBODY’S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE
Watch as 16-year-old Jamie New strides to pursue his dream of becoming a professional drag queen. Theatre Project, 45 W. Preston St. Times vary. $35-65.

TO 6/15: SCENES, FRIENDS, FAMILY, AND DANCING
In this new solo exhibition, a collection of works explores the kaleidoscopic color and creativity of artist Shelley Amsel’s four-decade career. Creative Alliance, 3134 Eastern Ave. Fri.-Sat. 12-6 p.m. 

6/15: MOVING FORWARD AND BEYOND
In honor of Juneteenth, join award-winning singer Alexandria Crichlow and accomplished pianist and professor, Dr. Samuel Springer, for a musical performance celebrating African Diaspora and Juneteenth. The Walters Art Museum, 600 N. Charles St. 2 p.m. 

6/15: BMI COMMUNITY CONCERT SERIES
Join the John Lamkin Favorites Jazz Quintet for outdoor, family-friendly jazz performances under BMI’s waterfront pavilion. While limited seating is available, guests can bring blankets and chairs. Baltimore Museum of Industry, 1415 Key Hwy. 11a.m. 

6/16: MAGGIE ROGERS
As her third studio album thrives, this Maryland native returns home for a night filled with her classic alt/indie sound. The Japanese House opens. Merriweather Post Pavilion, 10475 Little Patuxent Pkwy., Columbia. 7:30 p.m. $46- 126. 

6/16: GBMC FATHER’S DAY 5K
Every year, the community comes together to raise money for GBMC’s NICU and the families they care for. 6545 N. Charles St. 8 a.m. $30. 

6/19: RHYTHM LIBERATION FEST
An indoor and outdoor pop-up marketplace bursting with workshops, kids’ activities, live music, vinyl swaps, and more to showcase the local music scene and celebrate Juneteenth. Baltimore Museum of Industry, 1415 Key Hwy. 3-8 p.m.

6/19: JUNETEENTH & SOLSTICE CELEBRATION
Celebrate with One Water Partnership for a day filled with everything from Native American drummers to fishing lessons. All activities will focus on social and environmental justice. Leakin Park, 2000 Sloman Dr. 4-8 p.m. 

6/20: SUMMER SOLSTICE YOGA
On the longest day of the year, sidle up to live lions for a 60-minute vinyasa yoga session followed by drinks and the opportunity to meet an animal ambassador. The Maryland Zoo, 1 Safari Pl. 6:30-8:30 p.m. $30.

6/20: FROM TWILIGHT INTO SUNSHINE
Join librarians and Baltimore Heritage guides for a walking tour through the state’s queer history, which came through even as early as the 1830s. Enoch Pratt Central Library, 400 Cathedral St. 6:30 p.m. 

6/20-12/15: HEALING THE BODY, HEALING THE SOUL
Visitors to this new exhibit, which features 23 works, can explore medieval European artifacts and how they portray the understanding of health, wellness, and therapeutic healing of the time. The Walters Art Museum, 600 N. Charles St. Wed.- Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 1-8 p.m. 

6/21: TIM MCGRAW
Showcasing his biggest hits and new album, country star Tim McGraw stops in Charm City on his North American tour spanning over 30 cities. CFG Bank Arena, 201 W. Baltimore. 7:30 p.m. $34-1,000.

6/21-23: REGGAE RISE UP FESTIVAL
For three days, some of the best in modern reggae, like SOJA, The Roots, Iration, and Ballyhoo, will be jamming in Charm City. The Rise Up Beer Fest takes place on the first day of the festival, showcasing over 50 breweries and vendors. Baltimore Peninsula, 101 W. Dickman St. 12-11:30 p.m. $60-110. 

6/22: 47TH ANNUAL SOLSTICE GALA
Don your best attire to delight in scientific demos, live music, food and drink, and hands-on exhibits. All proceeds support the Science Center’s policy to provide students in the state free field trips. The Maryland Science Center, 601 Light St. 8-12 a.m. $95.

6/22-23: AFRAM
Baltimore’s African American Festival, one of the largest African-American festivals on the East Coast, is a two-day experience combining music, arts, and delicious cuisine. Druid Hill Park, 900 Druid Park Lake Dr., Sat.-Sun.

6/25-30: BEETLEJUICE
As part of the Broadway Series at the Hippodrome, Beetlejuice takes center stage with the classic story about Lydia Deetz and her new paranormal housemates. Hippodrome Theatre, 12 N. Eutaw St. Times vary. $50-300. 

TO 6/29: INVISIBLE ARCHITECTURES/SOCIAL CONTRACTS
In collaboration with Towson University’s COFAC CoLab and former BMA director Doreen Bolger, this juried exhibition features works that explore the impact of geographic, economic, social, and institutional structures on personal relationships. Maryland Art Place, 218 W. Saratoga St. Tues.-Sat. 12-4 p.m. 

6/29: TRANS PRIDE
Join thousands from the DMV area to celebrate the transgender, nonbinary, and gender-expansive community with a parade, block party, live performances, food, vendors, and more. Baltimore Safe Haven, 2117 N. Charles St. 1-10 p.m. 

6/30: ALANIS MORISSETTE
Joan Jett and Morgan Wade join legendary grunge-rock performer Alanis Morissette for this summer concert. Merriweather Post Pavilion, 10475 Little Patuxent Pkwy., Columbia. 7 p.m. $46-126.