Accio Harry Potter fans! This fall, downtown Baltimore gets in on all the action in the wizarding world with a pair of Harry Potter-themed events designed to appeal to the Boy Wizard’s biggest fans. September 26, Tin Roof hosts a trivia night that’s all about Potter and on October 5, Baltimore Soundstage gets magical with a Potter Party. Harry Potter Trivia at Tin Roof Think your HP knowledge can outshine the best of the Potterverse? Put all those hours of reading and watching to the test on September 26, when Tin Roof hosts a Harry
Calling all Baltimore fashionistas: Baltimore Fashion Week takes over the town for its twelfth year in a row this August. From August 3-11, the city will come alive with events showcasing the creations of the best and brightest members of the Baltimore fashion industry. Over the course of its history, Baltimore Fashion Week has put the spotlight on the work of hundreds of local designers, plus the hair and makeup professionals and production teams that support their showings. Baltimore Fashion Week was launched in 2008 with the mission of providing local designers and artists with
Congratulations, Baltimore! You’re number…200. Out of 200. Allstate Insurance Company has released its annual report showing how US cities stack up against one another in terms of driving safety. For the second year in a row, Baltimore comes in very last. Go Charm City? (But please…don’t go so fast?) About the poll Allstate frames the poll in terms of where the best drivers are, not the worst, though this year, the 15th the company has released the results, it also published a “Risky Roads” report warning drivers about the 15 least safe cities for driving
It’s high summer here in Baltimore and when you’re a city located right on the Chesapeake Bay, that means one thing: it’s time to get out on the water. One of the most charming features of Charm City is the ability to hop on a vessel right downtown and go for a cruise, see the sights, or tour a unique ship – or do all three in between other activities, like a visit to the National Aquarium, followed by dinner at Miss Shirley’s Cafe. In downtown Baltimore, there are tons of fun ways to get
There’s Something for Every Music Fan in Downtown Baltimore this July July is an outstanding month for music lovers in Baltimore. Whether you’re into jam bands, rock (classic or otherwise), or funky rap, over the next few weeks, there’s a show for you in town. With MECU Pavilion shows in full swing for the summer season and smaller venues like Ram’s Head Live still going strong, it’s a great time to head downtown for a concert. Here are a few big ones coming up: Gov’t Mule at MECU Pavilion on July 11 Since its inception
Downtown Baltimore is, hands down, the best place around to celebrate the 4th of July. After all, Charm City is the birthplace of the Star Spangled Banner – and it has a great party to mark the occasion of the nation’s birth. This year, the 4th falls on a Thursday – the perfect kickoff for a long and fun weekend. Here’s a look at what’s happening in the downtown Baltimore area for the holiday: Inner Harbor Fireworks The Inner Harbor’s Ports America Chesapeake Fourth of July celebration is always a huge event that’s talked about
Country music fans, get ready: it’s time again for WPOC’s Hot Country Nights concert series to roll into downtown Baltimore. The popular concert series takes place one Friday night a month at Power Plant Live! The series kicked off in early June and continues on June 28 with a show featuring Chase Rice, the guy behind the hit single “Eyes on You,” and opening act Brandon Ratcliff. MORE INFO About the Show The show takes place, rain or shine, outside at Power Plant Live! Doors open at 6 p.m., Brandon Ratcliff goes on stage at
