SoBo Events

Your guide to what’s coming up on the South Baltimore peninsula

WEDNESDAY-SUNDAY, MAY 13-17

Wine Village, West Shore Park, 401 Light St. Wine tastings and vendors, food, and entertainment. Learn more. Wednesday & Thursday 3-9pm, Friday-Sunday 1-9pm.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 13

Baby & Toddler Storytime, Pratt Library, 1251 Light St. Stories, movement, songs, and play for little ones under 2 with a favorite adult. Learn more. 10:30am. 

Preschool Storytime, Pratt Library, 1251 Light St. Stories, movement, songs, and play for ages 2-5 with a favorite adult. Learn more. 11:30am.

Postpartum Meetup and Support, SoBo Play Space, 1530 Battery Ave. Support circle with a lactation consultant from Wild Fig Lactation; preregistration requested. Learn more.12-1:30pm.

Mom’s Night Out Craft Your Own Cocktail Class, Sagamore Spirit Distillery, 301 E. Cromwell St. Learn to make a Raspberry Smash and Mom’s Margarita. Learn more. 6:30pm. $

Wellness on the Waterfront: Yoga, Rye Street Park, 301 E. Cromwell St. All-levels vinyasa (flow) class with Marissa Walch. Learn more. 6-6:45pm.

THURSDAY, MAY 14

Taste of Sailing, Downtown Sailing Center, 1425 Key Hwy. Three-hour introductory sailing course. Learn more. 5-8pm. $

Community Run/Walk, Harry’s Bar, 1036 E. Fort Ave. Distance 3-6 miles. Sponsored by Bmore Running. Learn more. 6:30pm.

Chocolate and Whiskey Pairing, Sagamore Spirit Distillery, 301 E. Cromwell St. Pairing of four chocolates and whiskey. Learn more. 6:30pm. $

FRIDAY, MAY 15

Community Health Fair for Adults and Seniors, Christ Lutheran Church, 701 S. Charles St. Learn more. 10am-3pm.

Craft Your Own Cocktail Class, Sagamore Spirit Distillery, 301 E. Cromwell St. Craft two signature cocktails. Learn more. 6:30pm. $

Moms’ Night Out: Crafts & Community, SoBo Play Space, 1530 Battery Ave. Craft and connect with other local moms. Learn more. 7-10pm.

Sunset Salsa, Port Covington Marina, 321 E. Cromwell St. Free Salsa dancing lessons. Learn more. 7pm.

Music: Damn Right and Ben Silver (Orchard Lounge), The 8×10, 10 E. Cross St. Learn more. Doors at 7pm. $

SATURDAY, MAY 16

Farmers’ Market: Opening Day, Baltimore Museum of Industry pavilion, 1415 Key Hwy. Produce, flowers, baked goods, ready-to-eat treats, and more. Learn more. 9am-1pm.

Bienvenidos al Museo, Baltimore Museum of Industry, 1415 Key Hwy. Free admission, audio tours available in Spanish, and opportunities to connect and engage with Latin community organizations. Learn more. 9am-4pm.

Bird Monitoring, Fort McHenry. Ongoing bird survey from the wetlands adjacent to the Fort; binoculars required. Sponsored by the Baltimore Bird Club. Learn more. 9am-12pm.

Dance2Fitness Workout, West Shore Park, 401 Light St. High-energy workout combines music and dance suitable for all levels and ages; preregistration required. Learn more. 9am.

Fan Favorites Class, West Shore Park, 401 Light St. Mix of HITT, yoga, and bootcamp suitable for all levels; preregistration required. Learn more. 10am.

Community Shred Day, Christ Lutheran Church, 701 S. Charles St. Eco-Shred will be on-site to securely destroy sensitive documents. Learn more. 10am-1pm.

Friends of the Light Street Branch, Pratt Library, 1251 Light St. Monthly meeting of volunteers supporting the local branch. Learn more. 11am.

Spring Fling, Federal Hill Preparatory School, 1040 William St. Carnival-style fundraiser for the whole family, rain or shine. Learn more. 12-5pm. $

Whiskey on the Waterfront, Sagamore Spirit Distillery, 301 E. Cromwell St. Live music, food trucks, and cocktails. Learn more. 12-6pm.

Sci-Fi Day, Maryland Science Center, 601 Light St. A day filled with out-of-this-world science exploration. Learn more. 12-4p.m. $

Nature Journaling in Riverside Park, Arteasy, 1539 Light St. Artist and graphic designer Scott Merrell teaches sketching, inking, and coloring nature subjects. Learn more. 2-4pm. $

Meet the Author, Pratt Library, 1251 Light St. Luna Sawyer discusses her debut novel Vampire Queen. Learn more. 3pm.

Music: WAX, The 8×10, 10 E. Cross St. Learn more. Doors at 6pm. $

Baltimore Sunset Cruise, Baltimore Finger Piers, 555 Light St. Beverages and snacks available for purchase. Learn more. 7:30-8:30pm. $

SUNDAY, MAY 17

Community Yogasan, Federal Hill Park, 300 Warren Ave. Weekly yoga sessions with Monika Gadre. Follow @monikagadre21 on Instagram for weather updates. 10am.

Vinyasa Yoga, Rash Field Park Shade Lawn, 201 Key Hwy. Vinyasa flow class for all levels; preregistration required. Learn more. 10am.

Craft Your Own Brunch Cocktail Class, Sagamore Spirit Distillery, 301 E. Cromwell St. Craft two signature cocktails. Learn more. 10:30am. $

Yoga on a Yacht, Baltimore Finger Piers, 555 Light St. Yoga class and sight-seeing tour of the harbor with Marissa Walch. Learn more. 11am-12:30pm. $

Moss Art Workshop, The Thrive Sanctuary, 1442 E. Fort Ave. Hands-on workshop with Daphne Lee of Potahto. Learn more. 3-5pm. $

Music: Charm City Sings Concert, Christ Lutheran Church, 701 S. Charles St. 4pm.

MONDAY, MAY 18

Light Street Lab, Pratt Library, 1251 Light St. Hands-on STEAM activities for kids. Learn more. 3:30pm.

Wellness on the Waterfront: Boot Camp, Rye Street Park, 301 E. Cromwell St. 45-minute class with Marissa Walch. Learn more. 6pm.

Music: Charm City Sings Concert, Christ Lutheran Church, 701 S. Charles St. 7pm.

TUESDAY, MAY 19

The Coping Well Club, Pratt Library, 1251 Light St. Open conversation for tweens and teens about managing school stress with clinical therapist Maggie Welling. Learn more. 3-4pm.

Molly’s One-Year Anniversary Party, Baltimore ‘Pawninsula’ Dog Park, 1 Distillery St. Join Molly’s Day Care for a Dog Park Social. Food, drinks, treats, and a kiddie pool for the pups. Learn more. 5-8pm.

FHNA Meeting, Light Street Presbyterian Church, 809 Light St. Monthly meeting of the Federal Hill Neighborhood Assoc. Learn more. 6:30pm.

WEDNESDAY-SUNDAY, MAY 20-24

Wine Village, West Shore Park, 401 Light St. Wine tastings and vendors, food, and entertainment. Learn more. Wednesday & Thursday 3-9pm, Friday-Sunday 1-9pm.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 20 – JULY 15

Novel Architecture: 8 Weeks to a Full Manuscript, Arteasy Studio, 1539 Light St. This 8-week workshop is designed to take you from a raw concept in Week 1 to a completed, structurally sound and revised manuscript by Week 8. Learn more. 6-8pm. $

WEDNESDAY, MAY 20

Baby & Toddler Storytime, Pratt Library, 1251 Light St. Stories, movement, songs, and play for little ones under 2 with a favorite adult. Learn more. 10:30am. 

Preschool Storytime, Pratt Library, 1251 Light St. Stories, movement, songs, and play for ages 2-5 with a favorite adult. Learn more. 11:30am.

Postpartum Meetup and Support, SoBo Play Space, 1530 Battery Ave. Support circle with a lactation consultant from Wild Fig Lactation; preregistration requested. Learn more.12-1:30pm.

Industry Social Club: Sustainability, Baltimore Museum of Industry, 1415 Key Hwy. After-hours program for local professionals and creatives with discussions, workshops, and a cash bar. Learn more. 5:30-8pm.

Wellness on the Waterfront: Yoga, Rye Street Park, 301 E. Cromwell St. All-levels vinyasa (flow) class with Marissa Walch. Learn more. 6-6:45pm.

Beer & Ballet, Checkerspot Brewing Co., 1421 Ridgely St. Introductory-intermediate level contemporary ballet class. Learn more. 7-8pm. $

THURSDAY, MAY 21

Sip Into Summer, Holy Cross Church, 110 E. West St. Fundraiser for Federal Hill South Neighborhood Assoc. with wine, beer, snacks, and music. Learn more. 6-9pm. $

Classic Cocktails Class, Sagamore Spirit Distillery, 301 E. Cromwell St. Learn how to mix up two traditional cocktails. Learn more. 6:30pm. $

Community Run/Walk, Harry’s Bar, 1036 E. Fort Ave. Distance 3-6 miles. Sponsored by Bmore Running. Learn more. 6:30pm.

Board Game Night, The Foundry Church, 165 E. Randall St. Monthly community event for adults and teenagers. Learn more. 6:30-9pm.

FRIDAY, MAY 22

Craft Your Own Cocktail Class, Sagamore Spirit Distillery, 301 E. Cromwell St. Craft two signature cocktails. Learn more. 6:30pm. $

Sunset Salsa, Port Covington Marina, 321 E. Cromwell St. Free Salsa dancing lessons. Learn more. 7pm.

Music: A Beatles Tribute, The 8×10, 10 E. Cross St. Benefit for Maryland Food Bank. Learn more. Doors at 7pm. $

SATURDAY, MAY 23

Memorial Day Flag Planting, Federal Hill Park, 300 Warren Ave. Seeking volunteers to help plant over 2,000 mini US flags for a Memorial Day ceremony; refreshments available. Learn more. Sponsored by South Harbor Renaissance. 8-10am.

Farmers’ Market, Baltimore Museum of Industry pavilion, 1415 Key Hwy. Produce, flowers, baked goods, ready-to-eat treats, and more. Learn more. 9am-1pm.

Red Cross Blood Drive, Knights of Columbus Hall, 1338 Hull St. Learn more. 9am-2pm.

Dance2Fitness Workout, West Shore Park, 401 Light St. High-energy workout combines music and dance suitable for all levels and ages; preregistration required. Learn more. 9am.

Fan Favorites Class, West Shore Park, 401 Light St. Mix of HITT, yoga, and bootcamp suitable for all levels; preregistration required. Learn more. 10am.

10th Celebration Polo X Jazz, City Garage, 101 Dickman St. Polo Match  to benefit The East Coast Chapter Tuskegee Airmen. Learn more. Gates open 12pm. 

Telescope Training, Maryland Science Center, 601 Light St. Learn how to use your telescope in 30 minutes or less. Learn more. 11am-3pm.

Music: Nester Plays Primus and Luke Walker presents “Les Brers,” a tribute to the Allman Brothers, The 8×10, 10 E. Cross St. Learn more. Doors at 7pm. $

Baltimore Sunset Cruise, Baltimore Finger Piers, 555 Light St. Beverages and snacks available for purchase. Learn more. 8-9pm. $

SUNDAY, MAY 24

Vinyasa Yoga, Rash Field Park Shade Lawn, 201 Key Hwy. Vinyasa flow class for all levels; preregistration required. Learn more. 10am.

Craft Your Own Brunch Cocktail Class, Sagamore Spirit Distillery, 301 E. Cromwell St. Craft two signature cocktails. Learn more. 10:30am. $

Fed Hill Spring Social, Federal Hill Park, 300 Warren Ave. Live music and refreshments. Hosted by Federal Hill Neighborhood Assoc. Learn more. 4-7pm.

MONDAY, MAY 25

Fee-Free Admission to Fort McHenry, 2400 E. Fort Ave. No admission charged in honor of Memorial Day. Learn more. 9am-4:45pm.

Memorial Day Ceremony, Federal Hill Park, 300 Warren Ave. In honor of our veterans’ service, with speakers, music, and refreshments. Sponsored by South Harbor Renaissance. 12-1:30pm.

Wine Village, West Shore Park, 401 Light St. Wine tastings and vendors, food, and entertainment. Learn more. 1-9pm.

Wellness on the Waterfront: Boot Camp, Rye Street Park, 301 E. Cromwell St. 45-minute class with Marissa Walch. Learn more. 6pm.

TUESDAY, MAY 26

Playdate at the Library, Pratt Library, 1251 Light St. Bubbles, toys and enriching playtime. Learn more. 10:30am.

Spanish Immersion Group, Checkerspot Brewing, 1421 Ridgely St. Relaxed, small group environment for all-levels Spanish. Learn more. 6-7:30pm.

Listening Event: Selector Series #34, Idle Hour, 201 E. Fort Ave. A high-fidelity, shared vinyl listening experience featuring Big Star’s album Third/Sister Lovers. Presented by Essential Tremors. Learn more. 7pm. $

WEDNESDAY-SUNDAY, MAY 27-31

Wine Village, West Shore Park, 401 Light St. Wine tastings and vendors, food, and entertainment. Learn more. Wednesday & Thursday 3-9pm, Friday-Sunday 1-9pm.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 27

Baby & Toddler Storytime, Pratt Library, 1251 Light St. Stories, movement, songs, and play for little ones under 2 with a favorite adult. Learn more. 10:30am.

Mindful Movement with Maya, Pratt Library, 1251 Light St. Introductory yoga class for children ages 3-5. Learn more. 10:30am.

Preschool Storytime, Pratt Library, 1251 Light St. Stories, movement, songs, and play for ages 2-5 with a favorite adult. Learn more. 11:30am.

Postpartum Meetup and Support, SoBo Play Space, 1530 Battery Ave. Support circle with a lactation consultant from Wild Fig Lactation; preregistration requested. Learn more.12-1:30pm.

Wellness on the Waterfront: Yoga, Rye Street Park, 301 E. Cromwell St. All-levels vinyasa (flow) class with Marissa Walch. Learn more. 6-6:45pm.

THURSDAY, MAY 28

Family Game Night, Ella Bailey Recreation Center, 100 E Heath St. Games will be provided, but you can bring your own favorites to share with others. 6-8pm.

Block Printing 101 & Tea Towel Print Class, Arteasy Studio, 1539 Light St. Design and print a custom tea towel in this hands-on workshop with Ellie from Echo Foxtrot. Learn more. 6-9pm $

Classic Cocktails Class, Sagamore Spirit Distillery, 301 E. Cromwell St. Learn how to mix up two traditional cocktails. Learn more. 6:30pm. $

Meet the Artist: Cissy Marks, Pratt Library, 1251 Light St. Discussion by long-time Federal Hill resident whose works are on display at the library. Learn more. 6:30pm.

Community Run/Walk, Harry’s Bar, 1036 E. Fort Ave. Distance 3-6 miles. Sponsored by Bmore Running. Learn more. 6:30pm.

Music: Radish, Ain’t Sisters, and American Darling, The 8×10, 10 E. Cross St. Learn more. Doors at 7pm. $

FRIDAY, MAY 29

Love Your Neighbor Christian Worship Karaoke and Prayer Night, Light Street Presbyterian Church, 809 Light St. Fundraiser for immigrant legal aid. Learn more. 6:30-9pm. $

Sunset Salsa, Port Covington Marina, 321 E. Cromwell St. Free Salsa dancing lessons. Learn more. 7pm. 

Music: Melody Trucks and The Fitzkee Brothers, The 8×10, 10 E. Cross St. Learn more. Doors at 7pm. $

Music Under the Dome: Fleetwood Mac, Maryland Science Center, 601 Light St. Experience Fleetwood Mac music under the planetarium dome. Learn more. Showtimes are 8pm and 9pm. $

SATURDAY, MAY 30

Farmers’ Market, Baltimore Museum of Industry pavilion, 1415 Key Hwy. Produce, flowers, baked goods, ready-to-eat treats, and more. Learn more. 9am-1pm.

Dance2Fitness Workout, West Shore Park, 401 Light St. High-energy workout combines music and dance suitable for all levels and ages; preregistration required. Learn more. 9am.

Fan Favorites Class, West Shore Park, 401 Light St. Mix of HITT, yoga, and bootcamp suitable for all levels; preregistration required. Learn more. 10am.

Mini Smoketoberfest, South Baltimore Little League Fields, 1101 E. Fort Ave. BBQ for purchase benefiting South Baltimore Little League. Learn more. 10:30am-6pm. 

Music: John Papa Gros Band and the Rumble, The 8×10, 10 E. Cross St. Learn more. Doors at 7pm. $

Baltimore Sunset Cruise, Baltimore Finger Piers, 555 Light St. Beverages and snacks available for purchase. Learn more. 8-9pm. $

SUNDAY, MAY 31

Vinyasa Yoga, Rash Field Park Shade Lawn, 201 Key Hwy. Vinyasa flow class for all levels; preregistration required. Learn more. 10am.

Craft Your Own Brunch Cocktail Class, Sagamore Spirit Distillery, 301 E. Cromwell St. Craft two signature cocktails. Learn more. 10:30am. $

May Flowers SoBo Hoot, Captain Larry’s Bar and Grill, 601 E. Fort Ave. Monthly neighborhood hootenanny. Learn more. 2-5pm.

Make your Own Kinusaiga Monstera Leaf, Thrive Sanctuary, 1442 E Fort Ave. A no-sew project that involves tucking fabric into foam for a quilted look. Learn more. 2:30-5pm. $

Music: DJ Brownie and Friends featuring Gator of Pigeons Playing Ping Pong and Jon Brady of One Gram Band and ELM, The 8×10, 10 E. Cross St. Learn more. Doors at 7pm. $

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ONGOING

American Visionary Art Museum, 800 Key Hwy. Weds-Sun 10am-5pm. 410-244-1900. $

Baltimore Community Rowing, 3301 Waterview Ave. Year-round programming including learn-to-row classes, high school and adult competitive teams, and middle school and adult development teams. admin@baltimorerowing.org. $

Baltimore Immigration Museum, 1308 Beason St. Open Sat-Sun 1-4pm (May-November) or by appointment. 443-542-2263

Baltimore Museum of Industry, 1415 Key Hwy. Tues-Sun 9am-4pm. 410-727-4808. $

Enoch Pratt Library, 1251 Light St. Open Mon & Thurs 10am-8pm, Tues & Wed 10am-5:30pm, Fri & Sat 10am-5pm. 410-396-1096

Illusions Bar & Theatre, 1025 S. Charles St. Comedy-magic-variety show with Spencer Horsman. See schedule online. $

Maryland Science Center, 601 Light St. Open Wed-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat-Sun 10am-5pm. 24-hour information line 410-685-5225. $

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