Brewer’s Art Restaurant in Mount Vernon Abruptly Closes

The Best Things to Do in Baltimore This Weekend...

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Eating Baltimore
February 13, 2026

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Valentine’s Day is here and plenty of Baltimore area establishments are hosting galentines/valentines events…

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Here’s what we’ve got this week:

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Things To Do In Baltimore & Surrounding Areas This Weekend

Friday February 13th

Valentine’s Day at The Owl Bar ($)
📅 Friday, February 13th | 4PM
📍 The Owl Bar, 1 E Chase St, Baltimore
Enjoy a romantic 3-course prix fixe dinner featuring choices like oysters, rack of lamb, coffee-rubbed filet & shrimp, plus dessert, sparkling wine, and a chocolate-dipped strawberry in one of Baltimore’s most iconic dining rooms.

My Bloody Valentine’s Horror Market (Free)
📅 Friday, February 13th | 6–9PM
📍 Blue Pit BBQ & Whiskey Bar, 1601 Union Ave, Baltimore
Browse horror, witchy, and alternative local vendors at this Friday the 13th pop-up market packed with spooky vibes, creative makers, and plenty of BBQ and whiskey to fuel the fun.

My Bloody Galentine @ The Point In Fells ($)
📅 Friday, February 13 | 6:30-11:30PM
📍 The Point In Fells, 1738 Thames St, Baltimore
Grab your girls and head to The Point in Fells for a horror-themed Galentine’s night featuring a welcome cocktail, grazing bites, killer karaoke, sassy games, and plenty of scream-sing, laugh-it-off chaos.

The Amish Outlaws Valentine’s Bash ($)
📅 Friday, February 13th | 8PM
📍 Jimmy’s Famous Seafood, 6526 Holabird Ave, Baltimore
Celebrate Valentine’s weekend with high-energy covers from The Amish Outlaws, fresh Maryland seafood, cold drinks, and a no-pressure, all-fun party vibe for singles, couples, and anyone ready to dance.

Saturday February 14th

Valentine’s Day Yoga at the Zoo ($)
🗓 Saturday, February 14 | 8–10AM
📍 The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, One Safari Place, Baltimore
Start your Valentine’s morning with a 60-minute Vinyasa-style class inside the Zoo, designed for beginner to intermediate yogis (ages 15+). Expect a calming, strength-building flow in a truly wild setting — just bring your own mat.

22nd Annual Belgian Beer Fest @ Max’s Taphouse (Free)
📅 February 13–16th | 11AM
📍 Max’s Taphouse, 737 S Broadway, Baltimore
Four days of legendary Belgian pours, rare lambics, Trappist favorites, and Belgian-inspired Maryland brews take over the taps at one of the city’s most iconic beer bars.

Serve on Spring Street Pickleball Grand Opening Celebration (Free)
📅 Saturday, February 14th | 12–4PM
📍 Serve on Spring Street Pickleball, 409 S Spring St, Baltimore
Celebrate the launch of Baltimore’s newest social sport hub with pickleball, ping pong, billiards, demos, prizes, local vendors, and plenty of chances to sip, smash, and socialize.

A Celebration of Chocolate @ Union Collective (Free)
📅 Saturday, February 14 | 12PM–5PM
📍 Union Collective, 1700 W 41st St Ste 430, Baltimore
Celebrate Valentine’s Day at the Union Collective with choc-tails, cupcake and cabernet pairings, chocolate-infused brews, tacos, truffles, and sweet specials from multiple local favorites—all dedicated to chocolate in every form.

Sunday February 15th

Tats for Tails at Baltimore Tattoo Museum ($)
📅 Sunday, February 15th | 11AM–7PM
📍 Baltimore Tattoo Museum, 1534 Eastern Ave, Baltimore
Get tattooed for a cause—100% of each tattoo benefits BARCS Animal Shelter. Designs start at $100, with artists donating their time (tips encouraged).

11th Annual UNION Pinewood Derby ($)
📅 Sunday, February 15th | 12PM
📍 UNION Craft Brewing, 1700 W 41st St #420, Baltimore
Build your custom Pinewood Derby racer and compete for speed or style on a 40-foot track, with prizes, bragging rights, cold beer, and food from Carroll & Son Fine Foods fueling the fun (21+ to race).

Baltimore Taphouse Soup Cook-Off (Free)
📅 Sunday, February 15th | Entries Due by 2PM
📍 Baltimore Taphouse, 600 S Potomac St, Baltimore
Bring your best soup (no chilis allowed) and compete for Judge’s Choice and Crowd Favorite, or just come taste and vote—free to enter, sample, and support some creative bowls.

Friday the 13th Bingo Night ($)
📅 Sunday, February 15th | 4 PM
📍 Donna’s Tavern & Restaurant, 6607 Pine Ave, Baltimore
An adults-only, Friday the 13th–inspired bingo night featuring 10 rounds, raffles, and over $400 in wicked prizes — all benefiting The Childhood Magic Project.

This Week in the Community…

Geno’s Steaks Sets Opening Date For First Baltimore Location
Philadelphia’s iconic Geno’s Steaks has set a March 5 opening date for its first Baltimore restaurant at the Power Plant Live! complex, bringing its famous cheesesteaks — grilled rib-eye, fresh onions and melted cheese — to the Inner Harbor. Read more…

Slim Chickens to Peck Into Baltimore Market with New Hunt Valley Spot
Slim Chickens will expand its footprint in Maryland with a new restaurant at 11300 York Road in Hunt Valley, scheduled to open on March 2. The popular chicken chain, already operating locations in other parts of the state, expects the new spot to create about 85 jobs and bring its menu of chicken tenders, wings and sides to the Baltimore-area community. Read more…

Beloved Brewer’s Art Restaurant in Mount Vernon Abruptly Closes
Brewer’s Art, a longtime Mount Vernon brewpub and restaurant staple, has permanently closed after more than 30 years in business, surprising staff and regulars in the community. The abrupt shutdown marks the end of a well-known local dining and beer destination that had been part of Baltimore’s culinary scene for decades. Read more…

Real Estate Corner

Pet Of The Week

Have a furry, feathered, or scaly friend you’re proud of? Send a photo and a few fun facts, and we might feature them in an upcoming issue. It’s a fun way to share smiles with the community and discover local pet resources along the way.

This week’s reader submission is: Tonka

“My son’s dog Tonka was rescued 2 yrs ago and has since sailed all over the Chesapeake Bay and to Bermuda and back! He is a great first mate!”

Tonka, born with sea legs!

P.S. I’m also looking to partner with a local pet business to help bring this section to life—if that’s you (or someone you know), shoot me an email here.

Date Spot Of The Week

The Brass Tap (Mount Vernon)

📍 The Brass Tap Baltimore — 1205 W Mt Royal Ave, Baltimore, MD 21217

This week’s date spot takes us to The Brass Tap — a relaxed but elevated beer bar near MICA that makes planning a night out easy. Start with Bavarian pretzel bites and beer cheese or the crispy fried pickles, then split something hearty like the Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich, the Steakhouse Burger, or one of their flatbreads (the Prosciutto & Fig is a strong move if you’re sharing). Pair it with a local draft, a rotating seasonal tap, or one of their craft cocktails and you’ve got a date that feels fun without trying too hard.

It’s casual enough for a first date but lively enough to keep the energy up — especially if there’s trivia or live music on the schedule.

If you’re looking for a no-pressure, good-drinks, good-food kind of night, The Brass Tap is a solid call.

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Have a great weekend!

Matt | Eating Baltimore

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