Some top-notch musicians will take the stage in Baltimore this weekend, including the return of Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band to Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
Baltimore will also be the setting of some fun community festivals, including Love Groove Fest and the Fells Point Oyster Fest.
Check it all out in our weekend events roundup:
Bikini Kill, Thursday, Sept. 12, Baltimore Soundstage. If you missed Bikini Kill’s performance in Baltimore on Wednesday, a second performance has been added. The band will perform at Baltimore Soundstage again on Thursday, joined by the band Birthday Girl DC.
Fruit Talk, Friday, Sept. 13, 12 p.m., Cylburn Arboretum. Learn about the relationship between fruits and animals in this educational lecture and walk.
Super Science Sleepover, Friday, Sept. 13, 5:30 p.m. (overnight into Saturday at 9 a.m.), Maryland Science Center. Welcome to the Maryland Science Center’s Academy of Wizardry, where you will live out your Harry Potter dreams. Brew potions, practice Quidditch, design your own house crest, and more.
Friday the 13th Movie Night, Friday, Sept. 13, 7 p.m., Canton Waterfront Park. If you’ve been itching to get a headstart on spooky season, you’re in luck. Rec & Parks will host an outdoor movie night for the horror film “Friday the 13th.” Tickets are $5 (which includes headphones). Popcorn will be offered for free.
Styx, Friday, Sept. 13, doors open at 6:30 p.m., event starts at 7:30 p.m., Lyric Baltimore. The rock band Styx will perform in Baltimore, with special guest Jet Black Roses.
Bruce Springsteen, Friday, Sept. 13, 7:30 p.m., Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band will return to Baltimore to perform at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. He last played the venue in April 2023.
Hans Zimmer, Friday, Sept. 13, doors open at 7 p.m., event begins at 8 p.m., CFG Bank Arena. You know his music from films like “The Dark Knight” trilogy, “Interstellar,” “The Simpsons Movie” and more. Now, hear German composer Hans Zimmer perform live in Baltimore. (Editor’s note: This show has been canceled due to illness.)
Cat Video Fest, Friday, Sept. 13, through Sunday, Sept. 15, Warehouse Cinemas at the Rotunda. Watch cute, funny, and heartwarming cat videos on the big screen. A portion of proceeds will benefit local rescue animals.
Fells Point Oyster Fest, Friday, Sept. 13, through Sunday, Sept. 15, Broadway Square. Get your fill of oysters at the three-day Fells Point Oyster Fest this weekend. Read more about the festival in this Baltimore Fishbowl article.
Bike Party, Saturday, Sept. 14, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., The folks from Baltimore Bike Party will be doing a pop-up ride to Love Groove Fest (read more about the festival below). The group will ride about 9-10 miles, starting at St. Mary’s Park and ending at Robert C. Marshall Park.
Love Groove Fest, Saturday, Sept. 14, 12 p.m. to 7 p.m., Robert C. Marshall Park. Love is in the air in West Baltimore, where Love Groove Fest is taking over this Saturday. See works by both emerging and established artists, shop from more than 30 vendors, visit a petting zoo, play human-sized games, get your face painted, and more.
NorthBay Live!, Saturday, Sept. 14, 1 p.m., Patterson Park, 2601 E. Baltimore St. Staff from NorthBay in Cecil County, Maryland, will provide live entertainment, outdoor education, and more at Baltimore’s Patterson Park.
Bohemian Rhapsody in Blue, Saturday, Sept. 14, 8 p.m., Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall. The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra will blend Queen’s rock music with George Gershwin’s jazz compositions.
Baltimore Dog Cat Rat Race, Sunday, Sept. 15, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Herring Run Park and Oliver Brewing Company. Part biking race, part scavenger hunt, all fun. The Baltimore Dog Cat Rat Race will take place this Sunday at Herring Run Park, with an after party at Oliver Brewing Company.
