Local Event Guide

LOCAL EVENTS GUIDE BALTIMORE

PLEASE NOTE: WE’RE AWARE THAT THESE UNCERTAIN TIMES ARE LIMITING MANY ASPECTS OF LIFE AS WE ALL PRACTICE SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL DISTANCING. DUE TO THE CURRENT OUTBREAK, MANY EVENTS HAVE EITHER BEEN CANCELLED, RESCHEDULED, OR CHANGED TO VIRTUAL EVENTS. PLEASE VERIFY ALL EVENTS PRIOR TO ATTENDING. THANK YOU.

OCTOBER

OCT 22 - 23 | TACO, BEER, & TEQUILA FESTIVAL The region’s best taquerias and taco trucks come together to showcase the best tacos in the area. Come on down for this weekend of great food and drinks! For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3lLdpve

OCT 22 | ANIMATION FESTIVAL Sweaty Eyeballs Animation Festival is a juried international festival of the world’s most boundary-pushing, mind-blowing animation. We support independent and emerging animators with dynamic programming & networking and seek to ignite a hub for professional animation opportunities in the Mid-Atlantic region. For more info visit: sweatyeyeballs.com

NOVEMBER

NOV 5 - 6 | TACO FESTIVAL The most anticipated food & entertainment festival of the year is taking over Power Plant Live! Get ready for an action-packed day filled with a variety of tacos, margaritas, delicious indulgences, and taco themed activities. All while being entertained by live bands on stage, authentic Mariachi music, and other live entertainment. For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3epYFTs

DECEMBER

DEC 4 | CHOCOLATE BINGE FEST The Annapolis Chocolate Binge Festival, featuring family-friendly entertainment, chocolate, holiday shopping, and the festive West Street Holiday Light Canopy. Start off the December holiday season with some fun and indulge your sweet tooth! For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3ev2W82

DEC 9 - 11 | THE NUTCRACKER The stunning artistry of Maryland Regional Ballet and the beloved Tchaikovsky score combine to transport audiences to the Kingdom of Sweets. Under the direction of Joyce Morrison and featuring guest artists from the New York City Ballet and students from the Frederick

LOCAL EVENTS GUIDE BALTIMORE

PLEASE NOTE: WE’RE AWARE THAT THESE UNCERTAIN TIMES ARE LIMITING MANY ASPECTS OF LIFE AS WE ALL PRACTICE SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL DISTANCING. DUE TO THE CURRENT OUTBREAK, MANY EVENTS HAVE EITHER BEEN CANCELLED, RESCHEDULED, OR CHANGED

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School of Classic Ballet, it’s a holiday tradition at its finest. For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3Td1ENQ

JANUARY

JAN 1 | JAZZ AT TAGLIATA To complement the restaurant’s menu and decor, guests will be able to hear some of Baltimore’s most talented musicians play Tagliata’s 1926 Steinway piano 7 nights a week in the lounge. Pasta, wine and live piano will make every night out even more memorable! For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3Tk8TU9

FEBRUARY

FEB 10 | WINE & CHOCOLATE EVENT Enjoy an evening of wine and chocolate with young Chocolate professionals. Taste samples of your favorite desserts, wines, appetizers and treats from professional chefs and wine vendors. Network, mix, mingle, learn about wine pairings and indulge in the whole experience! For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3qyKb5L FEB 26 | FARMERS MARKET & BAZAAR We’re Maryland’s largest farmers’ market - a gathering place where Baltimoreans can connect, shop for fresh produce, and support local businesses, organizations, and performers. For more info visit: farmersmarketbaltimore.org

MARCH

MARCH 4 - 5 | HOME & GARDEN SHOW Leave the cold winds of March behind! Tour landscapers’ beautiful indoor gardens bursting with cheerful blooms and demonstrating new trends. Get tips and check out products from more than 400 home improvement exhibitors. Take home artwork and unique creations from juried artists and crafters. For more info visit: https://bit.ly/2FtbqWy

MARCH 24 - 25 | BEER, BOURBON & BBQ FESTIVAL Baltimore’s Favorite BBQ Festival is Back and Better than Ever! Get ready to enjoy all those pleasures to live by – Beer, Bourbon, Barbecue,

LOCAL EVENTS GUIDE BALTIMORE

PLEASE NOTE: WE’RE AWARE THAT THESE UNCERTAIN TIMES ARE LIMITING MANY ASPECTS OF LIFE AS WE ALL PRACTICE SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL DISTANCING. DUE TO THE CURRENT OUTBREAK, MANY EVENTS HAVE EITHER BEEN CANCELLED, RESCHEDULED, OR CHANGED TO VIRTUAL EVENTS. PLEASE VERIFY ALL EVENTS PRIOR TO ATTENDING. THANK YOU.

Boots, Bacon, Biscuits, Bluegrass, and Smoked Beasts! It’s two great days of beer sippin’, bourbon tastin’, music listenin’, cigar smokin’, and barbecue eatin’. For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3lO5fm7

APRIL

APRIL TBA | BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL What could be better than sitting outside, listening to live music, enjoying a local brew and letting your grandkids play with bubbles? Each spring Baltimore’s Druid Hill Park hosts the best in national and regional talent from across the old time, bluegrass and roots music traditions at Charm City Bluegrass Festival. For more info visit: charmcitybluegrass.com

APRIL 14 - 16 | IRISH FEST Some of the world’s finest traditional Irish musicians will gather in Baltimore to teach workshops, perform and lead sessions. We work hard bringing in and hiring some of the best Irish traditional performers and teachers for your entertainment. Spend this day learning and enjoying Irish Culture! For more info visit: baltimoreirisharts.com

APRIL 29 | TACOS N’ TAPS Get ready to put on your party sombrero. The Tacos N Taps Festival will take you south of the border for some foodie fun! This all you can taste beer and tequila festival offers up some of Baltimore’s Best Tacos and Mexican Food, along with great live music, margaritas, contests and many other surprises. This is nacho average taco festival! For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3TpCxYm

MAY

MAY TBA | SOWEBO ARTS & MUSIC FESTIVAL Since 1983, South West Baltimore has been celebrating the 3-day memorial day weekend with the most rokingest party known to humankind. The SoWeBo Arts and Music fest. Punk rock and puppet shows, fresh food, and fire eaters. Nothing shows the motley side of Mobtown better than this beloved annual festival. For more info visit: sowebofest.org

LOCAL EVENTS GUIDE BALTIMORE

PLEASE NOTE: WE’RE AWARE THAT THESE UNCERTAIN TIMES ARE LIMITING MANY ASPECTS OF LIFE AS WE ALL PRACTICE SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL DISTANCING. DUE TO THE CURRENT OUTBREAK, MANY EVENTS HAVE EITHER BEEN CANCELLED, RESCHEDULED, OR CHANGED TO VIRTUAL EVENTS. PLEASE VERIFY ALL EVENTS PRIOR TO ATTENDING. THANK YOU.

MAY 13 | BBQ & BREW FEST A day filled with great food, beer, and fun! What more could you ask for? Come join us and enjoy all this delicious mouth watering BBQ. For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3FGLo1l

MAY 21 | ARTS FESTIVAL There’s something for everyone at the Arbutus Arts Festival. Whether you’re in the mood to browse handmade arts & crafts, savor delicious food and drink, listen to great local music, or just relax in the beer garden, you can do it all at the Baltimore area’s premier one-day arts & crafts show. Mark the day on your calendar now! We’re looking forward to seeing everyone there! For more info visit: arbutusartsfestival.com

JUNE

JUNE 4 | CHARLES VILLAGE FESTIVAL 5K Come run the Charles Village Festival 5K race in Baltimore this June! For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3Tl5kwU JUNE 10 | FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL Experience The Revolution. Don’t Let Wine Drinking Be Intimidating, let us introduce you to new drinks and cocktails that are soon to become your favorites. The Annual Baltimore Wine & Food Festival offers fun, food & spirits in a day-drinking party that will have you bubbling as much as the champagne. For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3vWEv7p

JULY

JULY TBA | CARIBBEAN CARNIVAL The Baltimore Washington One Carnival sees two cities joining together in celebration of Caribbean island culture. The festival includes traditional cuisine, music and dance performances as well as arts and crafts and other family activities. With exquisitely colorful costumes, delicious choices of food and irresistibly funky music, the Carnival is sure to delight all of the senses! For more info visit: baltimorecarnival.com

LOCAL EVENTS GUIDE BALTIMORE

PLEASE NOTE: WE’RE AWARE THAT THESE UNCERTAIN TIMES ARE LIMITING MANY ASPECTS OF LIFE AS WE ALL PRACTICE SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL DISTANCING. DUE TO THE CURRENT OUTBREAK, MANY EVENTS HAVE EITHER BEEN CANCELLED, RESCHEDULED, OR CHANGED

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JULY 4 | INDEPENDENCE DAY The Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and Waterfront Partnership of Baltimore are excited to announce that 4th of July festivities are returning to the Harbor! After the concert, there will be street performers and activities along the promenade.The full orchestra performance will culminate around 9:30 p.m. with a dazzling 13-minute fireworks display. For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3g5XEAv

AUGUST

AUG 3 - 5 | BALTIMORE FESTIVAL The Baltimore Festival started 30 years ago. It came from an idea of the festivals hosted in the past, and the current firefighter’s fish fry. Officers were selected from a very large attendance, and the festival started and has continued to this day. For more info visit: baltimorefestival.org

SEPTEMBER

SEPT TBA | ARTSCAPE FESTIVAL Featuring over 150 artists, Artscape Festival has something for everyone, whether it is visual art exhibits, outdoor sculptures, craftspeople making wares of all types, or even art cars. Artscape Festival also features a full schedule of performing arts events including theater, dance, childrens entertainers and the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. An expansive international menu of food and beverages will also be available to festival goers. For more info visit: artscape.org

SEPT 8 - 10 | MADONNARI ARTS FESTIVAL The heavens smiled on Baltimore as residents and friends of the Little Italy community celebrated the completion of the magnificent new mural inspired by Rome’s Trevi Fountain with a ribbon cutting ceremony and live music from The Stone Hill All-Stars and a jazz jam led by The Worthy Brothers. For more info visit: littleitalymadonnari.com

2023 GRAND SLAM TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE * Schedule subject to change

Session Date Time Featured Matches 1 Mon, January 16, 2023 11:00 am Men's and Women's 1st Round 2 Mon, January 16, 2023 7:00 pm Men's and Women's 1st Round 3 Tue, January 17, 2023 11:00 am Men’s and Women’s 1st Round 4 Tue, January 17, 2023 7:00 pm Men’s and Women’s 1st Round 5 Wed, January 18, 2023 11:00 am Men’s and Women’s 2nd Round 6 Wed, January 18, 2023 7:00 pm Men’s and Women’s 2nd Round 7 Thu, January 19, 2023 11:00 am Men’s and Women’s 2nd Round 8 Thu, January 19, 2023 7:00 pm Men’s and Women’s 2nd Round 9 Fri, January 20, 2023 11:00 am Men’s and Women’s 3rd Round 10 Fri, January 20, 2023 7:00 pm Men’s and Women’s 3rd Round 11 Sat, January 21, 2023 11:00 am Men’s and Women’s 3rd Round 12 Sat, January 21, 2023 7:00 pm Men’s and Women’s 3rd Round 13 Sun, January 22, 2023 11:00 am Men’s and Women’s 4th Round 14 Sun, January 22, 2023 7:00 pm Men’s and Women’s 4th Round 15 Mon, January 23, 2023 11:00 am Men’s and Women’s 4th Round 16 Mon, January 23, 2023 7:00 pm Men’s and Women’s 4th Round 17 Tue, January 24, 2023 11:00 am Men’s and Women’s Quarterfinals 18 Tue, January 24, 2023 7:00 pm Men’s and Women’s Quarterfinals 19 Wed, January 25, 2023 11:00 am Men’s and Women’s Quarterfinals 20 Wed, January 25, 2023 7:30 pm Men’s and Women’s Quarterfinals 21 Thu, January 26, 2023 11:00 am Women’s Semifinals 22 Thu, January 26, 2023 7:30 pm Men’s Semifinal 23 Fri, January 27, 2023 3:00 pm Mixed Doubles Semi /Women’s Doubles Final / Men’s Singles Semifinal 24 Sat, January 28, 2023 4:00 pm Women’s Singles Final /Men’s Doubles Final 25 Sun, January 29, 2023 4:00 pm Mixed Doubles Final /Men’s Singles Final

2023 GRAND SLAM TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE * Schedule subject to change

DATE PLAY START SESSION

MAY 29 - SUN

Day - 11:00 AM Men’s & Women’s 1st Round MAY 30 - MON Day - 11:00 AM Men’s & Women’s 1st Round MAY 30 - MON Evening - 9:00 PM Men’s & Women’s 1st Round MAY 31 - TUE Day - 11:00 AM Men’s & Women’s 2nd Round MAY 31 - TUE Evening - 9:00 PM Men’s & Women’s 2nd Round MAY 31 - WED Day - 11:00 AM Men’s & Women’s 3rd Round MAY 31 - WED Evening - 9:00 PM Men’s & Women’s 3rd Round JUN 01 - THU Day - 11:00 AM Men’s & Women’s 4th Round JUN 01 - THU Evening - 9:00 PM Men’s & Women’s 4th Round JUN 02 - FRI Day - 12:00 PM 3rd Round JUN 02 - FRI Evening - 9:00 PM 3rd Round JUN 03 - SAT Day - 12:00 AM 3rd Round JUN 03 - SAT Evening - 9:00 PM 3rd Round JUN 04 - SUN Day - 11:00 AM 4th Round JUN 04 - SUN Evening - 9:00 PM 4th Round JUN 05 - MON Day - 11:00 AM 4th Round JUN 05 - MON Evening - 9:00 PM 4th Round JUN 06 - TUE Day - 12:00 PM Quarter nals JUN 06 - TUE Evening - 5:00 PM Quarter nals JUN 07 - WED Day - 12:00 PM Quarter nals JUN 07 - WED Evening - 5:00 PM Quarter nals JUN 08 - THU Day - 2:00 PM Semi nals JUN 09 - FRI Day - 3:00 PM Men’s Semi Finals 1 JUN 09 - FRI Evening - 7:00 PM Men’s Semi Finals 2

JUN 10 - SAT Day - 3:00 PM Women's Singles Final, Men's Doubles Final

JUN 11 - SUN Day - 3:00 PM Men's Singles Final

DATE Mon, July 03 Tues, July 04 Wed, July 05 urs, July 6 Fri, July 07 Sat, July 08 Sun, July 09 Mon, July 10

Tues, July 11

Wed, July 12

urs, July 13

Fri, July 14

Sat, July 15

Sun, July 16 2023 GRAND SLAM TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE * Schedule subject to change

PLAY START SESSION 11:00 AM Men's & Ladies' 1st Round

11:00 AM Men's & Ladies' 1st Round

11:00 AM Men's & Ladies' 2nd Round

11:00 AM Men's & Ladies' 2nd Round

11:00 AM Men's & Ladies' 3rd Round

11:00 AM Men's & Ladies' 3rd Round

11:00 AM Men's & Ladies' 4th Round

11:00 AM Men's & Ladies' 4th Round

11:00 AM Men's Singles Quarter nals Ladies’ Singles Quarter nals 11:00 AM Men's Singles Quarter nals Ladies’ Singles Quarter nals 1:00 PM Ladies' Singles Semi nals Mixed Doubles Final

1:00 PM Men's Singles Semi nals

2:00 PM Ladies' Singles Final, Men's Doubles Final,

2:00 PM Men's Singles Final, Ladies’ Doubles Final

2023 GRAND SLAM TOURNAMENT

SCHEDULE * Schedule subject to change ** Start Times Listed in EST

SESSION DATE SCHEDULE PLAY START MATCHES

1 Mon, 28 Aug Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s 1st Round

2 Mon, 28 Aug Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s 1st Round

3 Tue, 29 Aug Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s 1st Round

4 Tue, 29 Aug Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s 1st Round

5 Wed, 30 Aug Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s 2nd Round

6 Wed, 30 Aug Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s 2nd Round

7 Thu, 31 Aug Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s 2nd Round

8 Thu, 31 Aug Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s 2nd Round

9 Fri, 1 Sep Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s 3rd Round

10 Fri, 1 Sep Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s 3rd Round

11 Sat, 2 Sep Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s 3rd Round

12 Sat, 2 Sep Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s 3rd Round

13 Sun, 3 Sep Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s Round of 16

14 Sun, 3 Sep Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s Round of 16

15 Mon, 4 Sep Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s Round of 16

16 Mon, 4 Sep Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s Round of 16

17 Tue, 5 Sep Day 12.00pm Men’s / Women’s Quarterfinals 18 Tue, 5 Sep Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s Quarterfinals 19 Wed, 6 Sep Day 12.00pm Men’s / Women’s Quarterfinals 20 Wed, 6 Sep Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s Quarterfinals 21 Thu, 7 Sep Day 12.00pm Women’s Semifinals / 22 Fri, 8 Sep Day 12.00pm Men’s Doubles Final or Mixed Doubles Final / Men’s Semifinal 1 23 Fri, 8 Sep Night 7.00pm Men’s Semifinal 2