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Regarded as one of Baltimore’s most exciting arts and culture events, the gala and party is an extraordinary celebration of the cultural leadership and impact of the Walters Art Museum. Gather for an unforgettable evening of creative cocktails and culinary delights, stories of art and impact, and effervescent entertainment.

We are thrilled to share with you this year's theme for the Walters Art Museum Gala & Party: Illuminate ✨

From the dazzling colors of stained glass windows and radiant jewelry to the warm glow of gilded artworks and illuminated manuscripts, this sparkling theme is reflected throughout the Walters’ expansive collection. But we’re highlighting so much more than just our resplendent objects at this extraordinary celebration. We’re also shining a light on vibrant stories of connection and impact at the Walters. Come celebrate along with luminaries of the Baltimore arts community and beyond!

The Walters Art Museum Gala & Party is a 21+ event. Tickets and sponsorships are non-refundable.

Get Ready to Shuck, Slurp, and Celebrate: Fell’s Point Oyster Fest Returns September 12–14, 2025!

One of Baltimore’s most beloved waterfront traditions is back! Presented by Kooper's Tavern, the Annual Fell’s Point Oyster Fest returns to Broadway Square (1641 Lancaster Street) September 12–14, 2025, bringing three days of fresh, ice-cold oysters, live music, local flavors, signature freshly squeezed crushes, family-friendly activities, local vendors and unforgettable vibes to historic Fell’s Point. It takes place on Friday from 4-10 p.m; Saturday from 11 a.m.- 9 p.m. and on Sunday, it goes from 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. Event organizers will once again partner with the Oyster Recovery Partnership (ORP) to help support oyster population restoration efforts and the overall health of the Chesapeake Bay. Proceeds from the event will benefit Fell’s Point Main Street. For more information, visit http://www.fellspointoysterfest.com/.

The 2025 Maryland Cycling Classic, America’s biggest pro cycling race, will make history on Saturday, Sept. 6, with the debut of both men's and women's competitions together for the first time. Featuring teams of world class athletes, including Tour de France participants, National Champions, World Champions and Olympians from around the world, the third edition of the Maryland Cycling Classic will take riders on an exciting new 17.9-mile (28.8km) circuit course entirely in the City of Baltimore.

Both the men’s and women's races will start in the Harbor Point District’s Central Plaza and finish on East Pratt along Baltimore’s famous Inner Harbor, less than a mile apart. The course will offer prime viewing opportunities at Fan Zones across the city, featuring live race coverage on big-screen TVs—including locations at Harbor Point (start line), Thames Street cobblestones, Patterson Park, Mt. Vernon, and the thrilling finish stretch on East Pratt Street.

Race day will also offer fans a free Community Bike Jam event presented by Kaiser Permanente from 12-4 p.m. ET at Patterson Park and an interactive free finish line festival with food and drinks on Market Place between E. Pratt Street and Lombard Street. On Friday, fans can meet the riders at the Team Introduction ceremony and enjoy a free public concert in Harbor Point. For the full schedule of events and more details on the Maryland Cycling Classic, including how to volunteer, go to marylandcyclingclassic.us. Fans can also follow all the action on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube.


Teams scheduled to race include:
Men’s Teams - EF Education-EasyPost, Hustle Pro Cycling, Israel–Premier Tech, Jayco–AlUla, Lidl–Trek, Medellín, Petrolike, Project Echelon, Team Novo Nordisk, Team Skyline, Team Solution Tech Vini Fantini, Team TotalEnergies, Team USA, Tudor Pro Cycling Team, Uno‑X Mobility

Women’s Teams - Aegis Cycling Foundation, Benin National Team, Canyon-SRAM Zondacrypto, CCB p/b Levine Law Group, Ceratizit Pro Cycling, Cynisca, EF Education-Oatly, Fearless Femme Racing, Fount Cycling Guild, L39ION of Los Angeles, Milton Women’s U23 Project , PatoBike-BMC, Team USA, The Cyclery, Virginia’s Blue Ridge TWENTY28

Price range: FREE

Website: marylandcyclingclassic.us

Social media: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube

Contact: [email protected]

JoGo Project Pre-Release Celebration: Keeping Faith Alive in 2025

The JoGo Project returns to Keystone Korner October 9th to celebrate the release of their upcoming EP “Keeping Faith Alive in 2025”, which will be released in November on the Growroom Productions label.

Founded in 2014 by Saxophonist and Chuck Brown alum Elijah Jamal Balbed, The JoGo Project is a Jazz and Go-Go fusion band aiming to educate people about DC’s Go-Go music and continue the legacy the Godfather of Go-Go Chuck Brown created with his own brand of Jazz and Go-Go. The JoGo Project has received one WAMMIE Award and been nominated for another, traveled to Russia on a cultural diplomacy tour, and released one EP, many singles, and collaborations with Sugar Bear, Wes Felton, JusPaul, and others. The JoGo Project puts an emphasis on writing and releasing original Go-Go music.

In 2022, Elijah debuted “The JoGo Big Band” - an expanded 15-piece version of The JoGo Project combining elements of Big Band Jazz and Go-Go Music into one. Look out for more from The JoGo Big Band in 2026, as well as the upcoming JoGo Project album “Keeping Faith Alive in 2025”.

SAIL250® Maryland & Air Show Baltimore Brings Weeklong Celebration to Inner Harbor and Surrounding Areas in June 2026

SAIL250® Maryland & Airshow Baltimore, June 24-July 1, 2026, is a free family-friendly weeklong event that welcomes international tall ships, U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard vessels, the U.S. Navy Blue Angels Flight Demonstration Squadron, flyovers by military and historic aircraft, festivals in and around the city, live entertainment, STEM and Living History education programming, family activities and more. It will take place at Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, North Locust Point, Fells Point, Baltimore Peninsula and Baltimore County’s Martin State Airport. This event honors the dedication of the service members who have defended our freedoms at sea and in the air, both past and present for the past 250 years. It is part of Sail250®, a five-city, global gathering of tall ships, military vessels, and aviation assets coming together to commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the founding of the United States featuring a traveling flotilla going from New Orleans to Norfolk, to Baltimore, to New York and finishing up in Boston. To find out more, log onto the NEW website www.SAIL250md.org, connect on social media channels through @sail250mdairshowbaltimore on Facebook and Instagram, or call 866-639-3526.

Martha High's Funky Divas with Fred Wesley and the New JB's

Get ready for a funky good time when Martha High's Funky Divas, backed by the Fred Wesley and The New JBs, perform a power-packed show of hits from those played and sang with the Godfather of Soul, James Brown. Martha sang on stage with Brown for 40 years, while Fred is the legendary band leader and trombonist of the JBs era in the 1970s, considered the Forefather of Funk while taking funk to the next level with Parliament-Funkadelic featuring George Clinton and Bootsy Collins. Both Martha and Fred toured extensively in Maceo Parker's own band.

Martha High's Funky Divas with Fred Wesley and the New JB's

Get ready for a funky good time when Martha High's Funky Divas, backed by the Fred Wesley and The New JBs, perform a power-packed show of hits from those played and sang with the Godfather of Soul, James Brown. Martha sang on stage with Brown for 40 years, while Fred is the legendary band leader and trombonist of the JBs era in the 1970s, considered the Forefather of Funk while taking funk to the next level with Parliament-Funkadelic featuring George Clinton and Bootsy Collins. Both Martha and Fred toured extensively in Maceo Parker's own band.

Join us at Gallery 1448 for the opening reception of James Year: Work in Progress. This exhibition serves as a visual bridge to the magic, culture, and hardship experienced by working-class rural Americans. These communities are often misunderstood or overlooked, yet they carry generations of resilience and stories worth telling. The images in this show honor those who work for a living.

Year grew up on a working-class Iowa farm, served in the Air Force, traveled the world, and eventually received his Master’s degree from Syracuse University. He was awarded a prestigious Professional Grant from the Alexia Foundation in 2023 for his master’s thesis: Stealing Fire: The Collision of Artificial Intelligence and Trucking. The news organization More Perfect Union adapted his thesis project into a video, which went viral.

The exhibition runs September 6 – 27. There will also be a closing reception on Saturday, September 27 from 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. Admission is free. Gallery hours are by appointment. Contact James Year at [email protected] / 319-400-1546.

Paddle Races on the Susquehanna River followed by music and beer festival with food trucks, vendors, games and prizes.

Announcing the 7th Annual Dam Bridge Challenge hosted by Lower Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association on September 20, 2025! This highly anticipated event not only showcases the beauty of our River but also highlights the vital work we are doing to protect it.
This event brings together water enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels with three exciting paddle races: a 10-mile, a 3-mile, and a ¼-mile kids’ race, plus a 1-mile guided recreational paddle for those who want a more leisurely experience. All races will start and finish at Lemon Street Launch.
Stick around for the awards ceremony as we honor our participants and celebrate the power of community coming together to protect clean water.
After the races, the celebration begins! Join us for beer & wine, live music, food, vendors, and fun. Bring your family and friends to enjoy an afternoon of community spirit, laughter, and good times — all for the River!
Bonus Event Alert! Grab your friends and family and enter the Sprint for the Susquehanna Fundraiser. This is a 50/50 split event benefiting LSRA and fun way to have fun and maybe win some extra dough!
The Dam Bridge Challenge is more than just a race — it’s a festival of fun, friendship, and community pride, uniting us in support of the river we all love.
👉 For more details and to register, visit our website.

Each September, the Abell Improvement Association hosts the Abell Community Street Fair. The AIA's biggest fundraiser, the Street Fair is an annual celebration of what makes this community unique, and what makes urban living great. With the Abell community's brightly-painted rowhouses as a backdrop, the Street Fair features live entertainment, great food, local artists and vendors, and Baltimore's Best Silent Auction. Our annual Street Fair is an opportunity for our community to reconnect, relax and be reminded of what makes Abell one of Charm City's most charming spots.​​

​​This year's fair will be held on Sunday, September 28, from noon to 5:00 p.m. in the 3000 and 3100 blocks of Abell Avenue. For more information or to volunteer, email newsletter coordinator Ian Mahoney at [email protected] and he will connect you to the committee chairs.