Trap music superstar Gucci Mane comes to Baltimore on Saturday, September 23, taking over Pier Six Pavilion. Gucci Mane will perform alongside Moneybagg Yo and 21 Savage; the three acts will bring their uniquely Southern style of rap to the outdoor amphitheater starting at 7 p.m. Gucci Mane’s Story Gucci Mane – born Radric Delantic Davis – has been a major force in rap for the past decade. Along with T.I. and Young Jeezy, he’s at the forefront of the trap music scene; trap, a Southern subgenre of rap, is known for its dark lyrics
Sunday, September 24, 2017 11AM National Aquarium presents: Amy Sutherland, Kicked, Bitten and Scratched and Rescuing Penny Jane Whether you are a fan of the furry or finned, bestselling author and journalist Amy Sutherland will delight you with true-life tales about animals and the people that care for them. Learn about National Aquarium staff featured in Kicked, Bitten and Scratched, Amy’s memoir of the year she spent shadowing students at the top college for exotic animal trainers, and hear about her newest book, Rescuing Penny Jane, about the dedicated people who work to save shelter
Saturday, September 23, 2017 11AM Stephen Hunter, G-Man and Will Englund, March 1917: On the Brink of War and Revolution Stephen Hunter is the author of twenty novels and the retired chief film critic for The Washington Post, where he won the 2003 Pulitzer Prize for Distinguished Criticism. His novels include The Third Bullet, Sniper’s Honor, I, Sniper, I, Ripper, and Point of Impact, which was adapted for film and TV as Shooter. Hunter lives in Baltimore, Maryland. Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Will Englund explores events in Russia and the United States in the crucial weeks
Friday, September 22, 2017 11AM Kerry Dunnington, The Seasonal Kitchen: Farm-Fresh Ingredients Enhance 165 Recipes Kerry Dunnington is a Baltimore-based award-winning cookbook author, caterer, food blogger, and curator of unique culinary concepts. With a devoted following on social media, Kerry loves to share her fresh ideas, innovative recipes, and culinary adventures at Williams-Sonoma, Whole Foods Market, open-air farmers’ markets and many other food locales. Kerry’s work is inspired by locally-based, farm-to-table eating and she is committed to following the rhythm of the food seasons. She is passionate about creating and sharing exciting and healthy food
Whole Foods Market 5% Community Day Wednesday, September 20 | All Day | Learn More This Wednesday, shop at the Whole Foods Market in Harbor East or Mt. Washington and support Port Discovery Children’s Museum! As part of Whole Foods’ 5% Community Day, 5% of all sales on Wednesday, September 20th will be donated to support Port Discovery and our work to educate children and inspire life-long curiosity through our hands-on, play to learn approach. Mark your calendars and prepare your shopping lists now! We look forward to seeing you Wednesday at the Harbor East
It’s the time of the year when Baltimore book lovers rejoice: the Baltimore Book Festival is back. The festival – a three-day long celebration of all things literary – takes place in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor September 22-24, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day. What to Expect Events at the book festival include something for everyone. There will be celebrity appearances, book signings by both local and national authors, readings, panel discussions, booksellers and workshops. More than 100 booksellers, non-profits and literary-oriented vendors get involved with booths at the festival, featuring wares and works
Nickelodeon’s Dora and Diego—Let’s Explore! September 16 – February 19 | Learn More It’s time for adventure when preschoolers and their families come to explore Nickelodeon’s Dora and Diego—Let’s Explore! This interactive exhibit takes visitors on an active adventure in the enchanting world of Dora the Explorer, her animal-rescuing cousin Diego, and their friends. Explore Isa’s Flowery Garden, help Tico gather nuts, join the Pirate Piggies’ crew to uncover pirate treasure, and help baby animals in the Rainforest Maze. Ready? Let’s go! ¡Vámonos! Plus, take part in exciting Little Explorer’s Day activities on September 16th!
