April showers brings May flowers, and on this first weekend of May the city of Baltimore is in full bloom.
This weekend in the Baltimore area, fulfill your garden dreams at Flower Mart, laugh with comedian Fortune Feimster, enjoy the great outdoors at Springfest, and more.
Check it all out in our weekend events roundup:
Brit Floyd, Friday, May 2, doors open 7 p.m., event starts 8 p.m., Lyric Baltimore. Pink Floyd tribute act Brit Floyd will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the band’s “classic album ‘”Wish You Were Here” album.
Outdoor Spring Family Movie Night, Friday, May 2, 7:30 p.m., Foundry Row. Grab your blankets and lawn chairs and stop by Foundry Row for an outdoor screening of Moana 2. Tickets also include access to balloon art and a swag bag! *One swag bag per family.
Flower Mart, Friday, May 2 and Saturday, May 3, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Mount Vernon Place. Featuring 70 local businesses, including 20 florists and greenhouses, dozens of arts and crafts vendors, and a variety of local food and beverage vendors, Baltimore’s annual rite of spring will take place in the squares surrounding the Washington Monument.
Kinetic Sculpture Race, Saturday, May 3, throughout Baltimore. The American Visionary Art Museum will again host its annual Kinetic Sculpture Race. Teams will steer their sculptural vessels through the streets of Baltimore, the waters of Canton, and an obstacle course at Patterson Park. It’s sure to be a fun time for participants and spectators alike!
Fortune Feimster, Saturday, May 3, doors open 6 p.m., event starts 7 p.m., Lyric Baltimore. Comedian Fortune Feimster has three Netflix comedy specials and currently co-hosts the radio show “What a Joke with Papa and Fortune” with Tom Papa. Now, Fortune will perform in Baltimore as part of her “Takin’ Care of Biscuits” Tour.
Linkin Park, Saturday, May 3, doors open 6 p.m., event begins 7:30 p.m., CFG Bank Arena. American rock band Linkin Park will come to Baltimore on their From Zero World Tour.
Maryland Film Festival Day Celebration, Friday, May 2 and Saturday, May 3, SNF Parkway Theatre. Last year, Gov. Moore declared May 2nd Maryland Film Festival Day, and the Parkway is celebrating with two days of screenings, community activities, and filmmaker-focused programming. Read more about the event in this Baltimore Fishbowl article.
M3 Rock Festival, Friday, May 2 through Sunday, May 4, Merriweather Post Pavilion. M3 is back with three days of rock with artists including David Lee Roth, Pearcy & DeMartini performing RATT, Sebastian Bach, Ace Frehley, Accept, Winger, Warrant, Slaughter, Great White, Steven Adler, Lita Ford, and Child’s Play.
7th Annual Asia North Exhibition and Festival, Friday, May 2 through Saturday, May 31, various locations throughout Station North Arts District. The monthlong Asian North Exhibition and Festival kicks off this weekend, showcasing the creativity, diversity, and talent of Baltimore’s APIMEDA community, honoring the rich history of the Charles North neighborhood. There will be art exhibitions, creative performances, gatherings, walking tours, foot tastings, and a boundary-pushing exhibition, “EXCEEDS EXPECTATIONS” by Baltimore-based Taiwanese American artist Phaan Howng with Nerissa Paglinauan.
Resilient DNA, Saturday, May 3, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Baltimore UnderGround Science Space (BUGSS). Are your genes making you stressed? Participants will genotype themselves for a variant associated with stress resiliency to explore the relationship between genes, environment, and personality.
Springfest, Saturday, May 3, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Irvine Nature Center. Celebrate spring with a fun-filled day of outdoor adventure and family-friendly activities including a nature scavenger hunt, creative arts, spring-themed games, special encounters with Irvine’s animal ambassadors, and a special appearance by HOOT, Irvine’s Owl-Pal. Ideal for ages 3-7.
Annual Steam Show, Saturday, May 3, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Fire Museum of Maryland. See real steam engines in action, meet Percheron draft horses, take a ride in a hose wagon, and enjoy interactive kids’ games and activities at this free, family-friendly event.
Dylan Tribute Night, Saturday, May 3, 7:30 p.m., The Theater at Creative Alliance. Positively 84th Street presents a birthday tribute to Bob Dylan, joined by The Complete Unknowns and special guests The Kagey Parrish & Ian Trusheim Duo, Zadia, Talbot Mayo, and Candyman & the Baltimore Show.
Children’s Entrepreneur Market, Sunday, May 4, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., Pizza and Pints at the Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds in Crownsville. Support local five to 17-year-old entrepreneurs and enjoy a day of food at shopping at a market run completely by kids.
