Although summer doesn’t officially kick off until later in the month, the start of June marks the beginning of summer vacation for many folks. With hopefully more time available to spend with family, why not plan some fun adventures across Baltimore?
Throughout the month, there are plenty of opportunities to show your pride, make a splash, and have a good laugh. Make some exciting plans with the help of our June events calendar.
John Wilkes Booth: One Night Only, (NOTE: This production’s run has been extended through June 22) ongoing through Sunday, June 22, Baltimore Center Stage. Written by nine-time Emmy winner Matthew Weiner, creator, director, and showrunner of Mad Men and writer and executive producer on The Sopranos, “John Wilkes Booth: One Night Only!” takes a closer look at the notorious Maryland-born actor who’s buried in an unmarked grave less than a mile from Baltimore Center Stage.
The Mystery of Irma Vep: A Penny Dreadful, ongoing through Sunday, June 22, Everyman Theatre. Charles Ludlam’s horror spoof promises first-class comedy, murder, and mayhem with two actors playing eight different characters and 30+ costume changes.
Picasso at the Lapin Agile, ongoing through June 22, Vagabond Players. In this absurdist comedy, Albert Einstein and Pablo Picasso gather in a Parisian cafe in 1904, before the scientist and painter transform the world with the theory of relativity and the cubism art movement, respectively.
Spring Illuminations, ongoing through June 30, Maryland Zoo. Take in the dazzling sights of floral and animal-themed light displays. Visitors will also be able to purchase Asian-inspired food and drinks. Read more about the event in this Baltimore Fishbowl article.
Mesmerica, Saturdays, June 7, 14, 21, and 28, times vary, Banneker Planetarium at Community College of Baltimore County. Experience a 360° light and sound projection spectacle created by Grammy-nominated and award-winning composer James Hood. This family friendly immersive musical and artistic experience is designed to relax and engage the senses. Read more about it in this Baltimore Fishbowl article.
Twilight Thursdays: Foundry Row Summer Concert Series, Thursday, June 12 through Thursday, August 14, Foundry Row. Foundry Row’s weekly summer concert series is back, featuring performances from top local bands and a beer and wine garden, presented by Mama’s On The Half Shell Owings Mills.
Friday Night Live: Summer Concert Series, Friday, June 13 through Friday, August 22, 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Hunt Valley Towne Centre. Enjoy live music from your favorite local bands every Friday on the upper deck between California Pizza Kitchen and Sammy’s Trattoria.
Josh Gates Live!, Friday, June 20, doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m., Lyric Baltimore. If you love Josh Gates’ series on Discovery Channel, including “Expedition Unknown” and “Josh Gates Tonight,” here’s your chance to see him live. The explorer, talk show host, and author is coming to Baltimore for “An Evening of Legends, Mysteries, and Tales of Adventure.”
AFRAM, Saturday and Sunday, June 21 and 22, Druid Hill Park. One of the largest African American festivals on the East Coast, this massive celebration draws over 150,000 people each day. Elevating Black culture, and uniting communities, AFRAM is a family celebration bringing people from all walks of life together. This year, Patti LaBelle and Juvenile will headline!
Harbor Splash, Saturday, June 21, 9 a.m., Bond Street Wharf in Fells Point. For swimmers age 18 and older, this year’s event will accommodate 200 participants, up from 150 people last year. Registration will open on May 28 – but you better be quick because slots filled up within 10 minutes for last year’s event. Read more in this Baltimore Fishbowl article.
The Town Fair, Saturday, June 21, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Perry Hall High School. Support local five to 17-year-old entrepreneurs at the Children’s Entrepreneur Market, and enjoy a day of shopping, food, live music, and family-friendly activities.
AfroFutro: A Journey to the Golden Cloud Nebula, Saturday, June 21, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., The Walters Art Museum. In honor of Juneteenth, Scott Patterson and Afro House’s Astronaut Symphony will fill the Walters’ Auditorium with a cosmic soundscape that explores love, liberation, and the ways in which we navigate our relationship to our planet, our solar system, and beyond.
Pride Outside Hike & Campfire, Sunday, June 22, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Irvine Nature Center. This naturalist-led evening will include a hike and a campfire social (with S’MORES!) and the opportunity for LGBTQIA+ individuals, families, and groups of friends to explore the outdoors, build connections, and experience the many benefits of nature and community. All ages welcome.
“Voices of History” Street Fair 2025, Saturday, June 28, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., The National Great Blacks in Wax Museum. This free outdoor community event will feature vendors, food, live entertainment featuring local talent, a children’s area, and informational booths, and access to The National Great Blacks in Wax Museum.
Several Species: The Pink Floyd Experience, Saturday, June 28, doors 6:30 p.m., show 7:30 p.m., Cult Classic Brewing. Celebrate the the 50th anniversary of “Wish You Were Here” with Pink Floyd tribute band, Several Species, as they perform on Cult Classic Brewing’s outdoor stage.
Amped Up! A benefit for the MD SPCA, Saturday, June 28, 7 p.m., Ottobar. Join the Maryland SPCA for a night good tunes and good food for a good cause, featuring local musicians Polarview, Slot, Grudge & Still Bones. Proceeds will benefit the cats and dogs at the Maryland SPCA.
Comedian Ryan Sickler, Saturday, June 28, doors at 7 p.m., Horseshoe Casino. Comedian and podcaster comes home to Baltimore with standup after his hit podcasts,The HoneyDew, The HoneyDew with Y’all, and The CrabFeast. His 2024 podcast, The Wayback, debuted at the #1 spot among comedy interview podcasts in the U.S., U.K., and Canada, but Baltimore is always on his mind. Tickets are available at this link.
Orchestra Noir Presents the Y2K Meets 90s Tour, Saturday, June 28, 8 p.m., Lyric Baltimore. Blending orchestral mastery with 90s and early 2000s hip-hop and R&B, this groundbreaking all-Black orchestra promises a night of nostalgia, culture, and symphonic brilliance.
Past Events
Waterfront Wellness, Tuesdays through Fridays throughout June, location varies. This free outdoor fitness series is led by Baltimore-based fitness professionals at either Harbor Point Plaza or the Broadway Pier in Fells Point. Registration is required, as classes are limited to 50 participants. Offerings include Bootcamp, Pilates, Dance2Fitness, and Yoga. Sponsored by Waterfront Partnership. To view the current schedule and class descriptions, and to register online starting eight days prior to class, visit this link.
Ethiopia, ongoing through June 1, Baltimore Theatre Project. The Living Newspaper is a form of theatre that dramatizes current events. Arthur Arent wrote multiple Living Newspapers, including “Ethiopia,” a play that he wrote in 1937 but was banned by the Roosevelt administration and never performed. The piece tells the story of Italy’s colonialist attack on Ethiopia under Haile Selassie, emperor of Ethiopia at the time. DC writer Sybil R. Williams and DC composer and pianist Janelle Gill have teamed up to reconstruct and expand upon Arent’s “Ethiopia” in this production.
NOTE: The 10x10x10 Short Plays Festival was originally scheduled for May and June, but it has been rescheduled to Aug. 22 through Sept. 14. There will also be a special pay-what-you-will performance on Aug. 21. 10x10x10 Short Play Festival, ongoing through June 8, Fells Point Corner Theatre. It’s the 10th year for the 10x10x10 Short Play Festival (try saying that one 10 times fast). Watch 10 short plays written by 10 local playwrights and each performed by 10 actors.
Brown Sugar Bake-Off, ongoing through June 15, Strand Theater. In this co-production between the Strand Theater and Two Strikes Theatre Collective, enjoy eight original 10-minute plays written by Black women and nonbinary playwrights. Each of the pieces will be themed around mental health.
Market at the Mill, Sunday, June 1, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Whitehall Mill. Stop by Whitehall Mill for a day of local makers, good vibes, and great eats, hosted by True Chesapeake Oyster Company and Greater Goods Market. Highlights include DJ Cosmo, a bar pop-up and oysters from True Chesapeake, Glizzy’s Wagyu Dogs, Tia’s Italian Ice, Kitsch Coffee, and 50+ vendors with art, ceramics, clothing, jewelry, body care & more.
Poe in Wonderland Garden Tea Party, Sunday, June 1, 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., Carroll Mansion. A whimsical afternoon inspired by the works of Edgar Allan Poe and Lewis Carroll with unlimited tea, biscuits/cookies, entertainment, and engaging activities. There will be magic, music, literary readings, vendors, dances, and specialty cocktails. Dress up in your best tea party or fanciful outfit. Prizes will be awarded for the best dressed. Proceeds benefit Poe Baltimore and The Ocean Renaissance Foundation. To purchase tickets, click this link.
Maryland Makerspace Meetup, Friday, June 6, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Open Works. Makers, makerspace organizers, researchers, academics, community organizers, and other leaders will gather for the 2nd annual MD Makerspace Meetup, featuring breakout sessions, a panel discussion, networking with other maker professionals, and more.
Hope Gala 2025, Friday, June 6, 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., American Visionary Art Museum. Join Baltimore Outreach Services at they celebrate resilience, recovery, and rebirth at one of Baltimore’s most iconic venues. Enjoy a cocktail hour and silent auction, followed by dinner and an awards program, as Baltimore Outreach Service raises critical funds for their shelter, job readiness training, and housing placement services.
Baltimore Record Bazaar Vinyl Night, Friday, June 6, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., Peabody Heights Brewery. DJ Mikie Love and friends will be spinning and selling vinyl in the taproom at this free monthly event, featuring craft beer, a food truck, and arcade games.
Wu-Tang Forever: The Final Chamber, Friday, June 6, doors open at 7 p.m., event begins at 8 p.m., CFG Bank Arena. The hip-hop group Wu-Tang Clan will embark on their final tour, which will kick off right here in Baltimore.
In A Mood, Friday, June 6, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., The Walters Art Museum. Back for its second year, this summer fundraiser will feature aura photography by Soulshine Aura, creative cocktails by the Baltimore Bartenders’ Guild, custom bites by The Classic Catering People, mood lighting and music by Baltimore Sound Entertainment, and more.
Big Bubble Rave, Friday, June 6, 9 p.m., Baltimore Soundstage. They’ve changed the name, but they promise the party’s still the same. Tag your Bikini Bottom squad and get ready to party at this underwater themed rave.
FashionEASTa ’25, Saturday, June 7, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., Harbor East. Returning for its 12th year, FashionEASTa 2025: The Fashion Show at Harbor East promises a runway show unlike any other, featuring the hottest looks from the district’s most coveted brands and boutiques, cocktails aplenty, sales galore, live music, and a few surprises.
Run Up To Juneteenth, Sunday, June 8, 8:30 a.m., Race Village at Baltimore Peninsula. Kick off Baltimore’s citywide Juneteenth commemorations with a 5K run (or a 1-mile walk) connecting the communities of Baltimore Peninsula and Cherry Hill! Enjoy live music, local food vendors, entrepreneurs, and activities for children. Proceeds benefit The SEED School of Maryland‘s College Transition & Success Program.
Reverend Horton Heat, Wednesday, June 11, doors 7 pm., show 8 p.m., Baltimore Soundstage. Reverend Horton Heat returns to Baltimore with special guests Nathan & the Zydeco Cha Chas.
The Legwarmers, Friday, June 13, 7 p.m., The Recher. Relive the 80s with The Legwarmers: The Ultimate 80s Tribute Band. With more moves than a Rubik’s Cube, the Legwarmers take the stage like it’s prom night in a John Hughes movie.
Morphing Grid, Friday, June 13, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Motor House. A Future House, R&B, and video game party. The event will showcase a dynamic mix of games, visuals, comics, manga, and music throughout the night, all brought to you by the MorphingGridRadio team. Held the second Friday of every month. For more information, click this link.
Flea Market, Saturday, June 14, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Hiss United Methodist Church (8700 Harford Road). Find a new treasure among someone else’s old items at this flea market.
Baltimore Pride, Saturday, June 14, 12 p.m., midtown Baltimore. This year, the city will celebrate the 50th anniversary of Baltimore Pride. Whether you are a member of the LGBTQ+ community or an ally wanting to show your support, Baltimore Pride is a celebration of everyone who identifies as LGBTQ+. In addition to the annual Pride parade on June 14, there will be events happening throughout the month.
Spring Cleaning Art Market, Saturday, June 14, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., Peabody Heights Brewery. An art market filled with affordable original works from 45 Maryland and surrounding area artists, with all pieces priced at $250 or lower. Artists clean out their studios, you get a great deal! There’s live jazz, yummy food, and great community. Produced by Good Company, the event is free and open to the public. Read more about it in this Baltimore Fishbowl article.
Checkerspot 7th Anniversary, Saturday, June 14, 12 p.m. to 10 p.m., Checkerspot Brewing Co. Checkerspot Brewing is turning 7 and they’re inviting the community to celebrate with music, beer and food throughout the day. The musical lineup includes Grayson Moon (2-4 p.m.), Baltimore Twilighters Marching Band (5 p.m.), Odelia Elliot (6-8 p.m.), DJ Mudbone (8-10 p.m.). Checkerspot will be releasing Zeven, a Dutch Küyt. They will also serve wine on tap, seltzer, non-alcoholic beer and food.
Sarah Millican, Saturday, June 14, doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m., Lyric Baltimore. If you were (or are) a “late bloomer,” you’ll love comedian Sarah Millican, who will perform in Baltimore as part of her “Late Bloomer” tour.
Lavender Fest, Saturday, June 14 and Sunday, June 15, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Star Bright Farm. Bring out the whole family — leashed furry friends included — for a day of food, tractor rides, live music, barn market shopping, and fun.
Associated Black Charities 2025 Gala: 40 Years of Triumph and Truth, Saturday, June 14, VIP reception 5:30 p.m., general reception 6 p.m., The Hall at Live! Casino. Join Associated Black Charities for a black tie event, featuring a live performance from Raheem DeVaughn and celebrating ABC’s leading ladies: Mary Demory, Donna Jones Baker, Barbara Blount-Armstrong, and Diane Bell-McKoy.
The Second Saturday S#!T Show feat. Josh Kuderna, Saturday, June 14, doors and happy hour 7 p.m., show 8 p.m., Ottobar. Join host Mike Quindlen as he welcomes headliner Josh Kuderna; featured comedians Chris Lawrence, Kasey Nicholson, Dark Mark (Mark Joyner), and Eric Dadourian; and special guest Manny Allbritton.
Lil Baby, Tuesday, June 17, doors open at 6 p.m., event begins at 7 p.m., CFG Bank Arena. Rapper Lil Baby will take the stage in Baltimore as part of his world tour supporting his fourth studio album, “WHAM [Who Hard As Me],” which was released Jan. 3, 2025.
Juneteenth Celebration, Thursday, June 19, 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., Benjamin Banneker Historical Park and Museum, Catonsville. Celebrate the official ending of slavery in the United States, the day a Union general in Galveston, Texas read President Lincoln’s order that all slaves were free, more than two and a half years after he issued the Emancipation Proclamation. Catonsville’s Banneker Park Juneteenth celebration will include food vendors, a beer and wine garden, writers, artists, live music, and much more.
