Event Schedule
Explore Promenade programming and activations block-by-block on the lineup below.
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300 Block
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Activities and Programs
300 Block
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2-3 PM // Providing a Charles Street History Walking Tour
Join Baltimore Heritage’s Executive Director, Johns Hopkins, on a stroll down the middle of the street to get a perspective that we normally don’t get of many of the city’s most interesting historic buildings -
1-5 PM // Maryland Women’s Heritage Center will be open for tours, and will be offering an artist exhibit discussion that afternoon.
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1-3 PM // Pop in and join Stem & Vine for a soothing afternoon of sipping wine and painting in the garden, surrounded by plants and creativity!
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Featuring goods from Stem & Vine, Sistahs’ Sweets, Cajou Creamery, Elite Secrets, Bella Bridesmaids, Viva Books, and more!
What to Expect: Stem and will have plants, Viva Books will be offering deals on books, Sistahs’ Sweets and Cajou will be selling sweet treats, and Elite Secrets and Bella Bridesmaids will be selling off-the-rack dresses as low as $50, and wedding gowns as low as $99. -
11AM - 1PM // House DJ
1 PM - 2PM // Artist TBA
2PM - 3PM // House DJ
3PM - 4PM // PeaBody Jazz
4PM - 4:30PM // House DJ
4:30PM - 5PM // Artist TBA
5PM - 6PM // House DJ
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Spin the Wheel for a chance to receive discounts on future salon services. Trinity Skincare and Thrifting DMV will also be onsite with pop-up goodies for sale.
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Popping up outside of their new home on Charles Street, Bmore Empowered will be offering mindfulness activities for the kids like calm coloring, a play area with hula hoops and bubbles, as well as free yoga classes for the adults. No registration required.
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3PM-6PM // Bringing the VINO + VIBE outside from 3PM-6PM with "SOL TIME " for the Charles Street Promenade.
Between the cash bars, live DJ and Plant Parent Portraits by @madilow_, there's a vibe for everyone to catch!
RSVP for FREE
400 Block
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400 Block
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11 AM - 2 PM // Tours of the Basilica will be offered from 11am - 2pm. The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, also called the Baltimore Basilica, is a Catholic cathedral completed in 1863. It was the first Catholic cathedral built in the United States after the nation's founding, and was among the first major religious buildings constructed therein after the adoption of the U.S. Constitution.
As a co-cathedral, it is one of the seats of the Catholic Archdiocese in Baltimore, Maryland. Additionally it is a parish church (ranked minor basilica) and national shrine. It is considered the masterpiece of Benjamin Henry Latrobe, the "Father of American Architecture".
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12-4 PM // Get a behind-the-scenes look at an editorial fashion photoshoot with Baltimore’s own Doll House Boutique.
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Stop by Lumiere Candle Studios’ outdoor table and try your hand at guessing candle scents for a chance to win a free candle.
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Stop by An Die Musik for summer sounds. Sponsored by Trademark Properties.
11 AM - 1 PM // Ian Hrdlicka on Acoustic Guitar
1 - 3 PM // Latin Jazz ensemble Downtown Tumbao
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Selling fresh uncooked pasta! Regular Lunch Menu available. Tables will be outside for dining.
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Stop by Lemonade Selfie Museum and snap a Promenade selfie. Fun backdrops will be out for your enjoyment.
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12-7 PM // Stop by Krazy Sweet Cafe fora refreshing treat. Selling snowballs and Lemonade from noon to 7 PM. Phantom Eats will also be onsite selling loaded fries and smash burgers.
500 Block
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500 Block
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11 AM - 2 PM
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Sign up for the Summer Break book program and browse books from the Enoch Pratt Book Mobile.
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Time TBD
Sky Lounge will be offering Seated massages, complimentary treatments, hydration station, and tours of the spa.
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Local blogger — and self-proclaimed merriment maker — Mary England will be bringing loads of fun for kids to enjoy. Play with skip It's, jump ropes, sidewalk chalk, ribbon wands, hula hoops, bubble machines and more. Enjoy group activities, workshops, and contribute to the gratitude wall.
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Open House – self guided tour of sanctuary. First Unitarian Church of Baltimore built in 1818 by Maximilian Godefroy, the First Unitarian Church of Baltimore is recognized as the finest American example of French Romantic Classicism . The sanctuary has the distinction of being the oldest building in the United States built for and used ever since, by a Unitarian congregation.
10am - 12pm // Bubble Party
First Unitarian will be offering a bubble station set up to help children practice the art of "bubble meditation" and to experiment with all the wonderful ways that we can make bubbles together!
12pm - 2pm // Seeds for the Future
Children will be planting native plants to grow their own pollinator gardens. Will use recycled materials to emphasize the importance of conservation and creative reuse.
10am – 2pm // Chalk the Walk
Children will be participating in the church’s annual activity of drawing rainbows on the sidewalk in celebration of Pride!
600 + 700 Block
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Monument Block
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1-2 PM // Ed Hrybyk Trio, Washington Monument Plaza
2:15-3:15 PM // Blake Meister Trio, Washington Monument Plaza
3:30-4:30 PM // Cam Sounds & Vibrations, Washington Monument Plaza
Sponsored by Mount Vernon Place Conservancy
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8:30-9:30 AM // West Square, Mount Vernon Place
9:30-10:30 AM // West Square, Mount Vernon Place
Sponsored by Mount Vernon Place Conservancy
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Hotel Revival will be out with their Dashery Coffee Cart giving away free cold brew to help put a pep in your step to ake on all the Promenade has to offer.
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11AM - 4 PM // Learn more about Heritage Tourism in Baltimore with BNHA.
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10 AM - 5 PM // Take in the 360° views from the top of the iconic Washington Monument.
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11 AM - 1 PM // Join the Walters for free art-making activities! Communities flourish with the contributions of many individuals. Help them create an artistic garden that will grow over time, made up of contributions by you! All ages are welcome.
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2-3 PM // Advanced registration required. In this program, Tonya Thomas, chef and co-owner of H3irloom Food Group, and food historian Joyce White, author of the forthcoming book Cooking Maryland’s Way: Voices of a Diverse Cuisine, uplift the recipes and histories of enslaved and free cooks who worked in kitchens across Maryland prior to the Civil War.
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Throughout the day, many artists will be out painting in the parks in preparation for their September show — Mount Vernon Place Plein Air Art Show 2024.
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Sporty Dog Creations will be out selling hot dogs.
Patisserie Poupon will be selling pastries.
The Dashery Coffee Bike Cart will be out around the monument giving away free Cold Brew.
800 Block
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800 Block
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11-6 PM // Gallery Blue Door at Emmanuel: An exhibition for Baltimore Pride
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12-6PM // Over 15 amazing black-owned artisans and shops take to Charles Street. Sip while you shop with Dooby’s outside bar (no alcohol beyond the block).
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Charles Street Psychic will be poted outside of her store offering readings and selling spiritual products.
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Learn more about the work that WPM Real Estate does in the Baltimore community. Plus, walk away with some free swag.
900 Block
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900 Block
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11 AM - 6 PM // Over 35+ vendors will be on site selling vintage clothing, art, and furniture.
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Ulysses Food Truck menu will consist of the following from Ash-Bar and Blooms:
Crab cake sandwiches, BBQ pit beef sandwiches, french fries, snoballs (including spiked), and custom alcoholic beverages.
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Charmed will be set up in front of Spirits of Mount Vernon, selling delicious baked goods.
1000 Block
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Activities and Programs
1000 Block
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Time TBD // Enjoy The Paper Herald’s pop-up featuring Hobby & Co.
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Enjoy sidewalk sales from the following businesses:
Retro Effex
David Weisand
Josef Kardell (Artist)
Summit Imprints
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Open from 12-3 PM // Offering nail painting and 50% off Brazilian Wax.
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Select and paint the clay home decor item of your choice (vases, planters, and more will be available to choose from). Paint and glaze your item for $50, or just paint for $30.
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11 AM - 1 PM
1100 Block
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Activities and Programs
1100 Block
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12-6 PM // Enjoy the weather wit a drink in hand at the Beer Garden with The Brewer's Art, Charm City Meadworks, and Wet City.
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1-3 PM // Enjoy sounds from Ebb and Nova, power sponsored by Agora.
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3-6 PM // Mount Vernon Records will be selling vinyl and DJing in between sets of live music.
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12-6 PM // Enjoy Chair Massages Courtesy of BES Naturals.
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Free Baltimore will be onsite offering the following activities on the 1100 block:
12:00 PM // Yoga, Body Works with Melissa
REGISTER1:30 PM // Face Painting
4 PM // Mental Health Bingo
1200 Block
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1200 Block
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11AM - 2PM // Enjoy fun courtesy of Baltimore Architecture Foundation. Imagination Playground bridge building activity, community chalk fun, Co-Lab will be selling architecture books, guess that building competition/raffle and Doors Open table.
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11 AM - 2 PM // Let the kids enjoy pop-up playground fun! Courtesy of Midtown Baltimore.
1300 Block
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1300 Block
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Environment & Sustainability Block (11AM-6PM)
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11AM - 6PM
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11 AM-6 PM
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11AM - 6PM // LEarn more about the Midtown Community Benefits District current capital and & art activation projects.
1400 Block
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1400 Block
University of Baltimore Block
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TIME TBD // Enjoy Bubble bikes by Bike Powered Events + lawn games with University of Baltimore.
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11 AM - 6 PM // Check in with the many transportation outreach tents and maybe even check out a bus:
Baltimore Thrive
Baltimore Transit Equity Coalition
Rails to Trails
Spin
MTA Community Relations
MTA Red Line
DOT Circulator
DOT Towards Zero
West North Avenue Development Authority
Velocipede
1500 + 1600 Block
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1500 + 1600 Block
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The Bridge
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Enjoy bites from La Patrona and Hoodfellas Bistro.
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11AM - 12PM // Enjoy a Walking Tour of Station North with Charlie Duff. Located in the heart of Baltimore, Station North was the first area in Baltimore to receive the State designation as an Arts & Entertainment District in 2002. Meet at the Male/Female Statue in front of Penn Station. It’s impossible to miss!
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11AM– 3PM // Old line spirits will have spirits available for tasting. Attendees can purchase alcohol and cocktails from their pop-up bar.
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Penn Station will be doing community outreach for the Jones Falls Gateway Project.
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12-3 PM
1700 Block
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1700 Block
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Join Mobtown Ballroom for FREE live jazz music and swing dancing outside on Charles Street, made possible by the Central Baltimore Partnership! Live music will be provided by Jon Tigert and the Corner Pocket Jazz Band. Basic swing dance lessons (no partner or experience required) and performances will happen during a few of the band breaks.
Schedule (times are approximate):
Beginner lesson: 5-5:30 PM
Live music: 5:30-8:30 PM
Second beginner lesson and performances during band breaks!
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12-9 PM // Located at the surface lot with the mural on the 1700 Block.
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12-6 PM // Stop by foraged to enjoy delicious smoked meats and freshly squeezed Lemonade.
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12 - 9PM // Venezuelan snowballs and street food starting at noon!
- Snowball Cocada, non-alcoholic with coconut
- Snowball Cocada, tropical fruit with rum
- Carribean mango slaw on fried green platain (GF, VG)
- Reina Pepiada, shredded chicken breast, avocado, cilantro (GF) on fried green plantain
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Improv comedy shows in the BIG Theater, tickets just $10.
7:00 PM // Plan B Improv Comedy Hour
8:00 PM // BIG Time
9:00 PM // Indie Improv Comedy Hour
1800 Block
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1800 Block
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12-6 PM // MIB is hosting a makers’ market with over 20 local craft vendors selling jewelry, home goods, apparel, food, beauty products, art and more. Stop by and grab a gift for you or a loved one!