PROGRAM SCHEDULE
The day will be filled with cultural activities, tours, music, fitness, kids’ activities and anything else you can pack onto Charles Street! Scroll down to see what is already planned and check back often for the most up to date details.
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SHOPPING
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SHOPPING 〰️
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Blk Ass Flea Mkt Takeover
12PM - 6PM
800 Block of N. Charles StreetOver 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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Baltimore Design School Coffee House & Fashion Pop-Up
1PM - 4PM
1700 Block of N. Charles StreetBaltimore Design School students present Coffee House: a pop-up with student vendors selling hand-made jewelry, prints and more plus featured student performances. Baltimore Design School is a Baltimore City public transformation school that prepares 6th through 12th grade students for admission to college and careers in the design fields of architecture, fashion, and graphic design. Featuring artisan coffee roaster Black Acres Roastery from 9AM - 3PM.
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Made In Baltiore Makers Market
12PM - 6PM
1800 Block of N. Charles StreetMade In Baltimore presents the MIB Makers Market featuring over 40 local vendors showcasing some of Baltimore's best hand-made goods. Some bendors include: Alleykidart Studio, B.Willow, Cane Collective, Ge’lor House, GIRL IN SPACE CLUB, Love More Bmore, milkweed ceramics, New Vintage by Sam, Stellarium Jewelry, Tiny Dog Press, Warped Vortex Art, and more!
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M&T Spotlight Shop
10AM - 3PM
300 Block of N. Charles StreetM&T Bank is proud to highlight what makes local businesses shine with their Spotlight Shop. Re-launching at Charles Street Promenade, stop by to purchase treats from Thread Coffee Roasters.
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Sidewalk Sales
Explore great finds from retailers all along Charles Street:
Stem & Vine, Bella Bridesmaid, Viva Books, Edible Arrangements, Krazy Sweet Cafe, Dashery by Revival, DifferentRegard, Retro Effex, House Demiurge, The Paper Herald, GutterGlam, Sunset Raw Juice Bar, Bushelers, Chase Street Accessories, Tree House Juicery, and more!
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The Doll House Grand Opening Celebration
12PM
403 N. Charles StreetSince 2003, The Doll House Boutique has been committed to providing fashion that ranges from couture to simple and stylish staples and providing local designers with a platform to showcase their collections. Come celebrate their 20 years as they move just down the street.
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Tree House Juicery Grand Opening
9AM - 6PM
1821 N. Charles StreetGrand Opening! Tree House Juicery, a Black owned Baltimore based juice bar, celebrates their brand new brick and mortar location in Station North with free samples and more.
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Luxury Nails
12PM - 5PM
330 N. Charles StreetFree polish and sticker design for children. Free 5 min facial consultations and hand massages. Showcasing their skincare line, Trinity Skincare.
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Dear Globe Cafe Block
10AM - 4PM
400 Block of N. CharlesTake a load off and relax at the Dear Globe Coffee Cart. Bring a book, listen to music, and sip espresso in the street.
MUSIC
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MUSIC 〰️
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11:30AM to 2PM - JPII Prayer Garden Harpist
1 W. Franklin Street
Stop into the John Paul II Prayer Garden at the corner of N. Charles and Franklin Streets for quiet contemplation.
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12PM to 2:30PM - Ebb & Nova
1100 Block of N. Charles Street
Enjoy music in the beer garden. Sponsored by PNC
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1PM to 2PM - Duo Sila
Mount Vernon Place
Duo Sila is an ensemble with a penchant for making connections – between people, cultures, genres, and perspectives. Presented by Mount Vernon Place Conservancy.
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1PM to 4PM - Fresh Produce USA
Penn Station Bridge
Sponsored by Shanklin Media
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1:30PM to 3PM - Todd Marcus
900 Block of N. Charles Street
Stop by Hotel Ulysses to listen to the jazz stylings of Todd Marks presented by Emmanual Episcopal Church.
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2PM to 4PM - Jazz at An Die Musik
409 N. Charles Street
Sit down and enjoy the sounds of bass trombonist, Christian Hizon.
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2:30PM to 3:30PM - Brandon Woody
Mount Vernon Place
Brandon Woody, rising jazz star, is a trumpet player, composer, and educator from Baltimore known for his soulful compositions which fuse elements of classical jazz with contemporary influences. Presented by Mount Vernon Place Conservancy.
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4PM to 5PM - Steve Hung
Mount Vernon Place
Steve Hung is a fingerstyle guitarist and one-man bandsinging a mixture of folk, blues, and old country. Presented by Mount Vernon Place Conservancy.
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4PM to 7PM - Open Gem USA
Penn Station Bridge
Open Gem was created with the purpose of giving artists an open mic platform to express themselves in a safe and welcoming environment. Sponsored by Shanklin Media
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4PM to 6PM - Hot Club of Baltimore
328 N. Charles Street
The Hot Club of Baltimore performs inspired arrangements of the Django Reinhardt repertoire, French waltzes, and Trad Jazz. Sponsored by Mick O’ Shea’s and GL Capital.
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6PM - Music at Marie Louise
904 N. Charles Street
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7PM to 9PM - DJ Nature Boi Dance Party
Penn Station Bridge
Sponsored by Shanklin Media
TOURS
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TOURS 〰️
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10AM - Literary Walking Tour with Maryland Humanities
Dive into the world of rare books at the Peabody Library, see where the lives of Emily Post and Gertrude Stein intersected, sit at the desk of legendary novelist John Dos Passos, and more. Tour meets at the Enoch Pratt Free Library and lasts approximately 90-120 minutes.
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11AM - Station North Walking Tour
1500 N. Charles Street - at Male/Female Statue
Station North was the first area in Baltimore to receive the State designation as an Arts & Entertainment District. Spanning the neighborhoods of Charles North, Greenmount West, and Barclay, Station North is a diverse collection of artist live-work spaces, galleries, rowhomes, and businesses.
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2PM - Baltimore Heritage Walking Tour
1 W. Saratoga Street
Meet at Charles and Saratoga to 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. Registration required.
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Self-Guided Tours from Baltimore National Heritage Area
Charles & Centre Streets
Stop in at the Baltimore National Heritage Area tent at Mt. Vernon Plaza between 10am and 5pm to learn about their new Charles Street Tour App!
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Hourly Baltimore Basilica Tours
409 Cathedral Street - Meet on Portico
Baltimore Basilica will be open to the public from 1PM-4PM, offering guided tours on the hour. Public tours will begin on the portico, just outside the main doors. Vistitors are also welcome to a self-guided tour or to simply come spend time in the peaceful environment.
CULTURAL ATTRACTIONS
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CULTURAL ATTRACTIONS 〰️
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11AM - Women's Heritage Ceremony
333 N. Charles Street
Maryland Women’s Heritage Center will host the Pomeroy Foundation funded Suffrage Marker in recognition of Edith Houghton Hooker who's offices were on Pleasant and later 817 Charles Street. She was a state and national contributor to the fight for the Vote.
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10AM to 2PM - Enoch Pratt Bus
500 Block of N. Charles Street
At a Pratt Bookmobile stop, customers of all ages can get basic Library services such as free internet access on site with Community Wi-Fi , checking in/out Pratt Library materials, literature on Library events and programs, and Pratt Library card or eCard registration!
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12PM to 4PM - Kids' Paint Workshop
500 Block of N. Charles Street
Join the Upton African American Art Collective for a fun and easy painting workshop. Just $5.00 to paticipate!
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11AM to 1PM - Family Art Classes
600 N. Charles Street
Stop into the alway-free Walters Art Museum for a family art class.
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10AM to 5PM - Jim Henson Exhibition Opening Celebration
610 Park Avenue
From May through December 2023, the Maryland Center for History and Culture is hosting the traveling show The Jim Henson Exhibition: Imagination Unlimited. Developed by Museum of the Moving Image (MoMI), this 5,000-square-foot, Muppet-filled multimedia exhibition is full of hundreds of objects, including puppets, character sketches, storyboards, scripts, costumes, and film and television clips.
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Transportation Block
1300 Block of N. Charles Street
We are packing this block with information on transportation of all types! Stop by the MTA Outreach Bus to cool down, visit Bikemore to learn about electric bikes, fix your bicycles with Velocipede, or hop on a scooter with Bird or Spin!
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10AM - Health Screenings
1100 Block of N. Charles Street
Get an overview of your health and learn about simply ways to improve your lifestyle.
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12:55PM - Met Opera
1711 N. Charles Street
MOZART’S DIE ZAUBERFLÖTE simulcasts from The Charles Theatre.
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12PM to 2PM - AIDS Quilt at First & Franklin
210 W Madison Street
Two sections of the AIDS Memorial Quilt are on display at First & Franklin Presbyterian Church.
The display commemorates the lives of those lost to the scourge of AIDS in this, the 40th anniversary of the first public meetings about the crisis.
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Pop-Up Shakespeare
Mount Vernon Place & Penn Station
Join Chesapeake Shakespeare Comany for mini-performances from 2-2:30pm (Mt. Vernon) and 3:30-4pm (Station North)
FITNESS & RECREATION
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FITNESS & RECREATION 〰️
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9AM - CityFit Bootcamp
South Square - Mt. Vernon Place
Join us for a free outdoor Bootcamp with City Fit Baltimore and Mt. Vernon Place Conservancy! Fill out your waiver in advance.
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10AM - CityFit Yoga
West Square - Mt. Vernon Place
Join us for free outdoor Yoga with City Fit Baltimore and the Conservancy! Fill out your waiver in advance.
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10:30AM - Cardio Blast
1016 N. Charles Street
Join Rachel Shaw with MV Fitness for a morning workout. Click here to register.
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11:15AM - Barre Class
1016 N. Charles Street
Join Amanda Price with MV Fitness for a morning workout. Click here to register.
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12PM - HIIT Workout
1016 N. Charles Street
Join Oksana with MV Fitness for a morning workout. Click here to register.
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12PM to 4PM - Kid's Activities with Merritt Club
500 Block of N. Charles Street
Stop by to play so games, take a Zumba class, and get moving with activities for the whole family.