This weekend, Baltimore will host an array of fun festivals centered on books, beats, and bivalves.
The city will also be visited by Adam Sandler and several other funny comedians.
Check out everything happening in our weekend events roundup:
Mapping Culinary Roots & Rituals, Thursday, Sept. 11, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., BMA Lexington Market. Artist Spirit Adams will lead this workshop on culinary history and ritual. Attendees can sample items from Lexington Market vendors and take home a culinary map that showcases the cultural stories behind some of the market dishes.
Deftones, Thursday, Sept. 11, doors open at 5:30 p.m., event begins at 7 p.m., CFG Bank Arena. Alternative metal band Deftones are coming to Baltimore for their North American tour. They will be accompanied by special guests Idles and Barbarians of California.
Tony Hinchcliffe, Friday, Sept. 12, doors open at 6 p.m., event starts at 7 p.m., Lyric Baltimore. Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe is the creator and host of the stand-up comedy variety show podcast “Kill Tony.” He also participated in Netflix’s comedy roast of Tom Brady. Now, Hinchcliffe is coming to Baltimore, and he’s bringing the laughs.
Fells Point Oyster Fest, Friday, Sept. 12 through Sunday, Sept. 14, Broadway Square. Get ready to slurp! The Fells Point Oyster Fest is back with three days of live music, food and crafts, and fun for all ages.
Baltimore Book Festival, Sept. 13–14, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Waverly, between Greenmount and Barclay Avenues, from 30th to 32nd Streets. This is the 26th year of the festival, featuring an exciting lineup of local and regional authors, publishers, booksellers, and literary organizations. Event is free and open to the public, welcoming to all ages. There will be a special kick-off event on Friday, Sept. 12 at 6 p.m. at Peabody Heights Brewery. Read about it in this Baltimore Fishbowl article.
Baltimore Rhythm Festival, Saturday, Sept. 13, noon–6 p.m., Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School, 1600 Guilford Ave. Enjoy a day of dance, drums, and community at this festival featuring outdoor performances and workshops celebrating global rhythmic traditions and Baltimore’s rich legacy of drumming, dance, and community arts!
David Anthony, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2 p.m., Baltimore Center Stage. Bring the whole family for an unforgettable afternoon of jaw-dropping magic and side-splitting comedy hypnosis with international award-winning entertainer David Anthony.
Sunset Concert with The Old Part of Town, Saturday, Sept. 13, 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Star Bright Farm. Winding down the summer Sunset Concert series, Star Bright Farm welcomes back Baltimore-based roots/Americana band, The Old Part of Town. Food, Boordy Vineyards wine, and Diamondback Beer will be available for purchase at this kid-friendly, (leashed) dog-friendly event.
Fatal Fauna: Til Death Do Us Part, Saturday, Sept. 13, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Maryland Zoo. Enjoy a delicious meal with a hint of intrigue at this wedding-themed murder mystery dinner party. Some of the zoo’s animal ambassadors will even make an appearance.
An Evening With Phil Rosenthal, Saturday, Sept. 13, doors open at 6 p.m., event starts at 7 p.m., Lyric Baltimore. You may know some of the works Phil Rosenthal has served as a creator and executive producer for, like “Everybody Loves Raymond” and “Somebody Feed Phil.” Now, you can join him for a moderated conversation and Q&A about his life, career, and more.
Adam Sandler, Saturday, Sept. 13, doors open at 6:30 p.m., event begins at 7:30 p.m., CFG Bank Arena. Looking for a new best friend? Adam Sandler has got your back. Visiting Baltimore as part of his “You’re My Best Friend Tour,” the actor, producer, musician, writer, and comedian will be performing live. The show is intended for mature audiences age 16 and older.
The Second Saturday S#!T Show feat. Rose Vineshank, Saturday, Sept. 13, doors and happy hour 7 p.m., show 8 p.m., Ottobar. Join host Mike Quindlen as he welcomes headliner Rose Vineshank; featured comedians Haywood Turnipseed Jr., Teddy K, Kurt Ryan, and Bam Jacobs; and special guest Mike Gray.
Please Don’t Destroy: Live!, Sunday, Sept. 14, doors open at 5 p.m. and 8 p.m., shows at 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., Baltimore Soundstage. You might know the comedy group Please Don’t Destroy for their sketches on Saturday Night Live,” where they were hired as writers in 2021. Or maybe you’ve seen their comedy adventure movie “Please Don’t Destroy: The Treasure of Foggy Mountain.” Whether you’re a longtime fan or just learning about them, here’s your chance to see them perform live in Baltimore.
