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Halloween is on a Thursday this year, which means that the people of Baltimore will be celebrating for at least a week straight. These days, the costume-and-candy holiday is fun for people of all ages. And this year, downtown Baltimore is offering something for spooky-seekers of every sort. Whether you’re looking for a kid-friendly bash or a wild time that is decidedly not for tots, there’s a party for you downtown. Here’s a look at some of the best Halloween events in downtown Baltimore this year: For the Kids: Halloween at Port Discovery From now through the end of the month, Port Discovery is wowingRead More →

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  This fall, downtown Baltimore is a great place to be. Autumn weather in Baltimore is gorgeous; there’s no better time to head outside and take advantage of all the city has to offer. Plus, fall is a terrific time for festivals and parties in Baltimore. September and October are always jam-packed with fun events – including a pair of foodie-friendly festivals taking place at Power Plant Live! in September and October. In September, The Big Dill – a party celebrating all things pickle – takes over Power Plant Live! and a few weeks later, in October, a massive taco festival invades the space. BothRead More →

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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 Potter trivia night. The Power Plant Live! bar will kickRead More →

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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 8 p.m. and Chase Rice takes over around 9:30 p.m.Read More →

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Phish fans with kids: this one is for you. On Saturday, June 8, a few weeks before the iconic Vermont band plays two shows at Merriweather Post Pavilion, the local Phish tribute act Phoam will take over Power Plant Live’s outdoor plaza for a two-set, family-friendly show designed with kids in mind. This is the latest installment in the Saturday Morning Tunes series of concerts for kids; the series is sponsored by Towson University’s radio station, WTMD, and takes place one Saturday morning a month. Past shows have featured acts like Milkshake, Barry Louis Polisar and members of They Might Be Giants. They’re popular –Read More →

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It’s Preakness Season in Baltimore! The absence of Maximum Security and Country House – the disqualified and official winners of the Kentucky Derby – means there’s no chance for a Triple Crown winner (official or otherwise) after this year’s race. But Saturday, May 18 is sure to still be an exciting day in Baltimore. The 144th Preakness Stakes will be run at 6:48 p.m. at Pimlico Race Course. There will be races all day long, plus tons of color commentary on TV. Plan ahead to make sure you’ve got a great spot to watch the race – and everything else that goes along with it.Read More →

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Warm weather in Baltimore means music festival season is upon us – and the fun kicks off on Saturday, April 13, when Rally in the Alley XVII takes over Power Plant Live! The outdoor music festival – now returning for the 17th time! – features multiple stages and tons of fun activities all afternoon long. Tickets are available now, so grab them while you can. It’s a party you won’t want to miss. https://www.powerplantlive.com/entertainment/event/6355   The Music The festival features music from multiple DJs presiding over several stages. The music mix will include top 40 tunes, EDM and trap. To make the day even better,Read More →