Last weekend, you celebrated America. This weekend, branch out to the world. Separate local festivals bring together traditions and tastes from Latin America and Germany, respectively. Elsewhere, get an up-close view of local art, or check out live music. Here’s the picks:
Designs on Victory: Olmsted-inspired Garden City Plans for Historic Dundalk: 1 p.m. on Friday, July 9, virtual. The Virtual Histories series from Baltimore Architecture Foundation and Baltimore Heritage features a presentation on plans for Dundalk before WWI, which “created a new community for workers and managers, but was segregated by race.” an event description states. Presenters include Amy E. Menzer of Dundalk Renaissance and Meg Fairfax Fielding, past president of BAF.
Maryland German Festival: July 10-11 at Maryland State Fairgrounds, Timonium. Get out the lederhosen, fill up the stein and head to Baltimore County for the 120th edition of this festival. The schedule features two days of German music, and authentic food. Plus, pony rides, a climbing wall and puppet shows.
Tianquiztli: 3-7 p.m. on Saturday July 10, in the lot across from Creative Alliance. Head to Highlandtown for an afternoon marketplace of Latin American flavors, including food from La Cabaña Restaurant, drink and art. Plus, music by David Vass and Friends, and art-making.
Tell Our Story: A Tribute to Robert Houston Artist Talk: 3-4:30 p.m. at Reginald F. Lewis Museum. The downtown Baltimore museum of African American history and culture has a new exhibition featuring the work of Robert Houston, a photographer who documented the Poor People’s Campaign and Resurrection City in Washington, DC, as well as photographers Devin Allen, J.M. Giordano and Dee Dwyer. Curator Carol Dyson will lead a talk on Houston’s work, and will be joined by Allen, Giordano and Dwyer.
Party in the Park: 3-7 p.m. on Saturday, July 10, at Baltimore Humane Society. Head outdoors to the grounds of the Reisterstown shelter for a concert to benefit the pets. The fundraiser features music from High Voltage, an AC/DC tribute band. Plus, pit beef and cash bar.
Karter Jaymes: 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 10, at An Die Musik Live! The former drummer for Teddy Pendergrass, James traded his kit for an acoustic guitar, and is now a singer and songwriter with a style spanning blues, folk and soul. Streaming and in-person seating available.
Opening reception for Summer ’21 and Drift: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday, July 10, at C. Grimaldis Gallery. The Mount Vernon gallery welcomes two new exhibits. Summer ’21 features painting, drawing, and sculpture from Baltimore city artists including Chul Hyun Ahn, Cat Camargo, Alfonso Fernandez, Cheryl Goldsleger, Marisol Ruiz and Rene Trevino. Drift is an installation by Maryland artist John Ruppert, combining sculpture, video and photography to explore the natural world.
Christian McBride’s New Jawn: July 10-11 at Keystone Korner. The Harbor East jazz club hosts a quartet led by the bassist and composer, who is host of NPR’s Jazz Night in America. In-person and streaming tickets available.
“Recast Your City” book launch: 5:30 p.m. on July 10 at The Ivy Bookshop. Made in Baltimore celebrates craft and urban placemaking with the release of the book “Recast Your City: How to Save Your Downtown with Small-Scale Manufacturing.” Garden festivities include a panel discussion about making featuring author and urbanist Ilana Preuss, Made In Baltimore director Andy Cook and KSM Candle Company founder Letta Moore. Plus, check out a pop-up market with up-and-coming local brands.
“The Garden”: Through July 18 at Baltimore Centerstage, virtual. The theatrical production features a world premiere play, written and starring Charlayne Woodard. “After not speaking to each other for the past three years, Cassandra shows up unexpectedly at her mother’s garden gate, attempting to reconcile old wounds,” a description states.
Hello Stephen,
Thank you for including Karter Jaymes concert in your weekend pick.