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After a year of COVID-related closures, postponements, and stops and starts, downtown Baltimore businesses and attractions are reemerging from their slumber. With the weather warming up and COVID-related statistics trending in the right direction, heading downtown to enjoy the sites is a fun, safe way to spend time. Here’s a look at what’s on tap for late March and April of this year: Port Discovery Children’s Museum Port Discovery is currently open, at less than 25% capacity, on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays; tickets must be purchased in advance. The children’s museum has a regular line-up of fun events on those days, from puppet performances toRead More →

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On February 25 and 26, 2021, Harbor Park Garage will welcome MIX 106.5 employees and volunteers working at the station’s annual Radiothon supporting the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center.  The annual Radiothon fundraiser typically takes place at Johns Hopkins Children’s Center but due to COVID-19-related concerns, it has been moved to a downtown Baltimore building for 2021. The building’s proximity to Harbor Park Garage makes it a convenient spot for parking – and Harbor Park is pleased to support the Radiothon and Johns Hopkins by offering free parking for those working at the event. About the MIX 106.5 Radiothon Now in its 32nd year, the MIXRead More →

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Downtown Baltimore is draped in sparkly lights for the holidays; a trip to the Inner Harbor is a fun way to jump-start feelings of holiday spirit. However, with COVID cases on the rise, Baltimore City guidelines for businesses are rapidly changing, including a new ban on indoor and outdoor dining and entertainment – which means that supporting your favorite downtown businesses might look different than it has in past years (or even past weeks). To comply with the new rules, many downtown businesses are shifting gears quickly, trying to stay afloat during this rapidly changing environment. Restaurants are moving to carryout only and venues areRead More →

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There’s no question: 2020 is one of the scariest years in anyone’s recent memory. So what does that mean for Halloween? Will it be extra spooky this year? Maybe, maybe not – but it will be extra fun this year in downtown Baltimore, where Power Plant Live! and surrounding venues have a terrific lineup of creepy-fun festivities planned all weekend long. Here’s a look at how to spend your Halloween weekend downtown: Six Feet Beats On Friday, Oct. 30, Rise Among Rivals and Dead Eyes team up for Six Feet Beats, a socially distanced outdoor show at Power Plant Live! The bands – which areRead More →

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This time of year, the weather is gorgeous in Baltimore, making it an ideal time to catch a live outdoor music show downtown. While the COVID-19 pandemic put many shows on hold, now that cases have stabilized and venues have a better understanding of how to safely host events, live music is back in Charm City. Here’s a look at upcoming shows you won’t want to miss: Live Music Weekends at Power Plant Live! Each Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, Power Plant Live! presents live music on its outdoor concert stage. Each night, the stage is taken over by engaging acts from 5 p.m. to 9Read More →

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THE REGINALD F. LEWIS MUSEUM WILL REOPEN TO THE PUBLIC THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 For the safety of our visitors, the Reginald F. Lewis Museum has established the following visitor guidelines to protect against the spread of COVID-19: • All visitors are required to wear face masks while in the museum. • Visitors will enter through the museum’s front doors on E. Pratt Street and exit through the Group Tours on Slemmer’s Alley. • Timed passes are recommended. The museum’s hours have been updated to Thursday to Saturdays 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sundays 12 – 5 p.m. Click HERE to purchase a timed admission pass.Read More →

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From the piers of the Inner Harbor to the charming streets of Little Italy, downtown Baltimore has a whole lot to offer visitors who want to spend time outside. This summer, safe and socially distant outdoor events abound in the downtown area, from happy hours to yoga classes. Here’s a look at how to enjoy the outdoors in downtown Baltimore this August: Pints in the Park On August 14, Pints in the Park is back! The BYOB happy hour event takes place in Center Plaza on the second Friday of the month, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Bring your favorite bevvie to the plazaRead More →