This first weekend of May is jam-packed with events to keep you entertained.
Whether you’re enjoying a lemon stick at the Flower Mart in Mount Vernon, or cheering on the participants of AVAM’s Kinetic Sculpture Race through the streets of Baltimore, there’s plenty to do.
Check it all out in our weekend events roundup:
Kimberly Akimbo, Thursday, April 30, through Sunday, May 3, Hippodrome Theatre. Teenage girl Kimberly Levaco suffers from a condition that rapidly accelerates the aging process, making her appear as an old woman while still in high school. This 2023 Tony-winner for Best Musical tells a story that is equally humorous and poignant.
Flower Mart, Friday, May 1, and Saturday, May 2, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Mount Vernon Place. Celebrate spring with this Baltimore tradition, featuring more than 75 vendors, musical performances on two stages, and free educational workshops.
Asia North Festival, Friday, May 1, through Sunday, May 31, Charles North/Station North Arts District. Returning for its eighth year, this month-long festival celebrates APIMEDA cultures with a signature exhibition, community programs, artist talks, and neighborhood activations. Read more in this Baltimore Fishbowl article.
Outdoor Family Movie Night, Friday, May 1, 7:30 p.m., Foundry Row. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and the whole family for a showing of Zootopia 2.
The Prada Premiere, Friday, May 1, 9 p.m., The Charles Theater. This Hollywood-style premiere promises a red carpet experience, complete with paparazzi-style photography, live interviews, and VIP perks.
Towsontown Festival, Saturday, May 2, and Sunday, May 3, Towson Historic Courthouse. Enjoy more than 200 vendors, selling crafts, jewelry, art, food, and more. Plus, there will be live music, carnival rides, and plenty of other ways to have fun.
Kinetic Sculpture Race, Saturday, May 2, 8 a.m., American Visionary Arts Museum (AVAM). The 26th Annual Kinetic Sculpture Race returns to the streets of Baltimore rain or shine! Showcasing the city’s originality and ingenuity at its finest every year, this is the only sporting event in which the winner is, by definition, not the point. See who wins the sought-after title of Grand Mediocre Champion – not as easy as one might think!
Family Fun Day: Day Out With Thomas™, Saturday, May 2, and Sunday, May 3, B&O Railroad Museum. Hop on board for a real train ride with Thomas, strike a pose at photo ops, visit the exclusive gift shop, and stop by Music Corner, packed with lawn games, hands-on activities, and music-inspired fun.
IMET Open House, Saturday, May 2, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., The Institute for Marine and Environmental Technology. At this free open house, enjoy hands-on science activities for all ages, meet scientists, and discover important marine research happening throughout the harbor and the Chesapeake Bay.
M3 Rock Festival, Saturday, May 2, 12 p.m., Merriweather Post Pavilion. Celebrate the days of decadence and glamour with Cinderella’s Tom Keifer, Queensryche, Buckcherry, White Lion, Barry Goudreau’s Engine Room, Faster Pussycat, Trixter, and Soundcheck Rock Academy.
Mendelssohn & Needleman, Saturday, May 2, 8 p.m., Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall. Principal Oboe Katherine Needleman performs Martinů’s Oboe Concerto with signature expressiveness, while Kristiina Poska conducts two cherished orchestral masterworks: Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 3 and Bartók’s Romanian Folk Dances.
MURDER BRUNCH: A Law & Order: SIU Special Episode, Sunday, May 3, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., Guilford Hall Brewery. Murder Brunch combines a fully improvised version of Law & Order with the delicious food and signature drinks of Guildford Hall Brewery’s Sunday brunch. Not ripped from the headlines, but from suggestions of the audience, it’s murder and mimosas! Read about MidAtlantic Improv and murder brunches in this Baltimore Fishbowl article.
Breakfast with the Goats, Sunday, May 3, 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Maryland Zoo. Enjoy breakfast alongside the zoo’s resident goats.
Hops 4 Health, Sunday, May 3, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., Max’s Taphouse. Featuring exclusive specialty beers from partnering local breweries, this fundraising event which will benefit the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Metropolitan Baltimore.
