[Baltimore Sun] Things to do in Baltimore, May 24-30
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Have an out of this world experience, see a modern interpretation of a classic Shakespearean play, learn how to play a new game, go to a local music festival or watch a military parade.
Ongoing: Balticon
Balticon is a four-day celebration of science fiction. (Photo courtesy of Balticon)
Park your flying saucer or pet dragon at the Inner Harbor and gather with like-minded people at Balticon 2024 at the Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel, 202 E. Pratt St., this labor-day weekend. Programming for the 58th fantasy and science fiction convention includes publishing panels, cosplay, filk music, a dealers room and more. This year’s author guest of honor is L.E. Modesitt Jr., known for his “Saga of Recluse” fantasy series. Ticket prices range from $25 to $99 for adults, $13 to $49 for ages 13-24 and free for children 12 and under. 2024.balticon.org/
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday
Ongoing: ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’
Andreá Bellamore, Titania, and Tony Nam, Bottom, in A Midsummer Night’s Dream. (Photos courtesy of Teresa Castracane Photography)
See a new take on a classic at “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” at the Everyman Theatre, 315 W. Fayette St. William Shakespeare’s play focuses on a wedding party manipulated by magical creatures in a forest in Athens. Ticket prices start at $29. Dates and times this weekend are: Friday at 8 p.m.; Saturday 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. and Sunday 2 p.m. everymantheatre.my.salesforce-sites.com
Through June 9
Ongoing: ‘CoComelon’ Party Time
Take a make-believe ride in a hot air balloon and meet JJ, Cody and more friends at “CoComelon” Party Time at the Garage at R House, 301 W. 29th St., this weekend. There will be a coloring/activity center and make-your-own party hat station, as well as a story time and sing-along. Tickets cost $35. Dates and times are as follows Friday and Saturday 10 a.m., noon, 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. cocomelonpartytime.com/baltimore
Friday through Sunday
Saturday: Play On: East Asian Games
Play On: East Asian Games (Courtesy of the Walters Art Museum)
Learn how to play games from different cultures at Play On: East Asian Games at The Walters, 600 N. Charles St. In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Month, play games from the Asian diaspora. Space is limited and participation will be on a first-come, first-serve bases. thewalters.org/event/play-on-east-asian-games
Saturday 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday: SOWEBO
A parade of drummers with art hats and hand puppets at the SOWEBO Arts and Music Festival at Hollins Market.May 29, 2022.
Kick off the summer season at the SOWEBO Art and Music Festival at Hollins Market, 1100 Hollins St. The free event showcases local artists, musicians and entertainers. Musical performances by Carrie Mae, Caveman, Sister Ex, Barnyard Sharks and more. Sample food and drink. There will be activities for children and pets. sowebofest.org
Sunday noon to 8 p.m.
Monday: Annapolis Memorial Day Parade
The home of the United States Naval Academy will honor those in the services who made the ultimate sacrifice at the Annapolis Memorial Day Parade. The free event starts at Amos Garrett Boulevard, goes down West Street to Church Circle and then onto Main Street to City Dock. After the conclusion of the parade, there will be a Memorial Day Ceremony at Susan Campbell Park, Dock Street.
Monday at 10 a.m.
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