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June 27: Baltimore Brunch Festival
Power Plant Live. 34 Market Pl. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. $20.
If mid-morning munchies always sound good to you, this downtown fest is where you likely want to be on Saturday. Grab your brunch buds and wander around Power Plant Live to find classics (from bacon and Benedicts to French toast and home fries) served up by more than 20 vendors. Wash it all down by hitting the mimosa, Bloody Mary, coffee, and espresso bars. And if you prefer sweet over savory, you’ll be happy to hear about the $5 DIY waffle buffet—and the pancake-eating contest.
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June 27: Union Craft Brewing’s 14th Anniversary Celebration
Union Craft Brewing. 1700 W. 41st St. VIP: 5 p.m. GA: 6 p.m. $14-100.
Hampden’s brewing behemoth is officially in its teen years. Naturally, the Union crew is going all out to celebrate its 14th anniversary with a beachy, breezy bash filled with food and live music. Your first stop should be the bar, where you can raise a Duckpin pale ale, Steady Eddie IPA, Zadie’s lager, or other Union fave to toast the milestone. The food lineup will include boardwalk-inspired eats by the taproom’s resident Carroll and Son Fine Foods, as well as visiting friends Das Bierhalle, Ekiben, The Local Oyster, The Charmery, and Clavel for VIPs. And with live tunes by trumpeter Brandon Woody—plus Togolese beats by Dogo Du Togo and a soundtrack spun by DJ Dolla—we can only expect the dance floor to be on fire.
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June 26-28: SAIL250 Maryland & Airshow
Inner Harbor. Flyover times: 12-4 p.m. Free.
You might have already noticed. For one week, the Inner Harbor is transforming into a port for tall ships, U.S. Navy vessels, U.S. Coast Guard boats, and the Blue Angels Flight Demonstration Squadron. This weekend, take a stroll around the water to marvel at the visiting vessels while enjoying non-stop live music and entertainment (including kids activities and daily chef demos) on the harbor’s main stage. On Saturday and Sunday, pop a squat to take in the Airshow flyovers from 12-4 p.m. The celebratory week is all planned in dedication to service members at sea and in the air.
See also: Charm City Night Market at El Jardin, Unapologetic: Stories of Being Queer and Jewish in Charm City
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June 28: Dock House Rock Pt. 1
Baltimore Peninsula. 321 E. Cromwell St. 3-8 p.m. Free.
Close out the weekend by basking in the waterfront sun at the Baltimore Peninsula, which is hosting a free house music fest against the backdrop of the glittering Patapsco. Shake away your Sunday Scaries with bangers spun by DJ Tanz and DJ Oji. When you eventually need to take a breather, food trucks and a cash bar will be there to help you re-fuel. BYO lawn chairs and picnic blankets.
If you have tix: Thank You Brian & Abigail Farewell Shows w/ Cris Jacobs & Friends at The 8×10
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June 27: Boundary Block Party
2100 Etting St. 12-4 p.m. Free.
For the 19th year, the No Boundaries Coalition—which works to break down barriers in Central West Baltimore neighborhoods like Sandtown, Druid Heights, and Upton—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, games, and community resources with new and familiar faces.
See also: Pride Night at Oriole Park, Great Blacks in Wax Voices of History Street Fair