Ekiben Night Market Returns to Fells Point

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Hey Baltimore—

Welcome to the 101 new subscribers who joined since last week’s edition. Happy to have you in our (growing) community!

Welp, it’s the last weekend before school starts. I’ve got some time before my 1 yr old son hits the books, but my wife is back to work at BCPS. Let’s enjoy it while we can.

This week, we’ve got a lot for you! The Ekiben Night Market returns to Fells Point… it’s National Dog Day at the Rotunda… plus, a candlelight concert of iconic 90s hits.

Scroll on, make plans, and as always — eat well, Charm City.

P.S. The Maryland State Fair kicks off today! Check out the lineup of events and all the details here.

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Locally owned by Stacey (yes, she’s awesome). No fake stuff. Just citrusy refreshment that actually tastes like summer.

I’ve tried all three—Orange, Mango, and Strawberry Lemon—and they’re delicious. 

Smooth, not syrupy, and somehow even better straight from the can (not typical for canned cocktails)

Perfect for: Beach days. BBQs. AC blasting on the couch. Find it at your local liquor store or visit craftcrushes.com to see where it’s stocked.

Baltimore Weekend Weather Snapshot

Friday, August 22: Pleasant and sunny, high near 82 °F, low around 60 °F. Solid day for being outside—dry, comfortable.

Saturday, August 23: More sun, highs hitting about 81 °F, lows near 64 °F. Another strong morning window to get things done before the heat creeps up—no drama, just fair and easygoing.

Sunday, August 24: Humid start, but clouds roll in by afternoon. Highs around 80 °F, low in the mid-60s. Expect scattered afternoon storms. Morning is your golden hour

Things To Do In Baltimore & Surrounding Areas This Weekend

Food & Drink

🍹 Teacher Happy Hour at The Point in Fells
📅 Friday, August 22nd | 3–7PM
📍 The Point in Fells, 1738 Thames St, Baltimore
Before the bells start ringing again, The Point is raising a glass to Baltimore’s teachers! Enjoy 50% off select cocktails and beers along with happy hour food specials. Gather your crew and soak up your last Friday of freedom with waterfront vibes—it’s all about you.

🏖️ Canton Community Association Pool Party at Raw & Refined
📅 Friday, August 22nd | 12–5PM
📍 Raw & Refined, 2723 Lighthouse Point, Baltimore
Ditch work and dive in—Raw & Refined is hosting a waterfront pool party to benefit the Canton Community Association! Your $45 ticket includes a pool pass and complimentary drink, plus R&R will donate a portion of ticket sales and a percentage of all sales during the event. Sun, cocktails, and community support make this a summer Friday worth celebrating.

🦀 Scenic Cruise & Crab Feast
📅 Friday, August 22nd | 9AM–5:30PM
📍 Departs from White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company, 10331 Philadelphia Rd, White Marsh
Climb aboard a motor coach to Hurlock, MD, where you’ll board a sternwheeler riverboat for a 3-hour scenic cruise on the Choptank River. Enjoy an all-you-can-eat crab feast with steamed crabs, crab soup, corn on the cob, fried chicken, clam strips, coleslaw, dessert, coffee, tea, and sodas (alcohol available for purchase). Tickets are $145 per person, with a $25 deposit required. A summer feast on the water you won’t forget!

🦞 Lobster, Crab & Shrimp Feast
📅 Saturday, August 23rd | 1–5PM & 7–11PM
📍 Martin’s Valley Mansion, 594 Cranbrook Rd, Cockeysville
It’s the ultimate seafood party—an all-you-can-eat-and-drink feast with lobster, crab, shrimp, fried chicken, mac & cheese, and more. Your ticket includes a 4-hour entry, premium open bar, live DJ, and plenty of dancing. Whether you bring a group or roll solo, this feast is a Baltimore summer tradition you don’t want to miss. Tickets available now at crabfeasts.com.

🍜 Ekiben Night Market
📅 Saturday, August 23rd | 4PM–10PM
📍 1500 Thames Street, Fells Point, Baltimore
Experience Baltimore’s food scene at its boldest during this one-night-only Asian-fusion night market. Hosted by Ekiben, it features top chefs, craft drinks, vibrant lights, and good vibes by the water. General admission includes entry + one drink; VIPs get early access and more bites.

🌺 Lemon Luau at Tiki Lee’s
📅 Saturday, August 23rd | 2PM
📍 Tiki Lee’s Dock Bar, 4309 Shore Rd, Sparrows Point
Get your island vibes on at Tiki Lee’s with the Lemon Luau presented by Deep Eddy. Enjoy a lively steel band, tropical drink specials, leis, and plenty of summer fun right on the water. A perfect way to sip, sway, and celebrate the season—luau style.

Family Fun

🌟 Poe’s Magic Conference
📅 Friday–Sunday, August 22–24
📍 Lord Baltimore Hotel, 20 W Baltimore St, Baltimore
Step into the spellbinding world of illusion at Poe’s Magic Conference—three days packed with jaw-dropping performances, expert lectures, and late-night enchantments. Hosted at the historic Lord Baltimore Hotel, this immersive event is perfect for magic lovers and curious minds alike.

🇺🇦 B-More Ukrainian Independence Day Food Fest
📅 Saturday, August 23rd | 12–10PM
📍 Baltimore Peninsula, 2424 Distillery Road, Baltimore
Celebrate Ukraine’s 34th Independence Day with a family-friendly picnic at Baltimore Peninsula. Enjoy authentic Ukrainian cuisine, a Ukrainian beer garden by Pizza Harbor, live performances from Voda Trio and Brattya z Prykarpattya, plus kids’ activities and hands-on arts & crafts. Admission is free—come out to honor Ukraine’s bravery and resilience while enjoying great food, music, and community.

🛍️ Bmore Flea at Peabody Heights Brewery
📅 Sunday, August 24th | 12–5PM
📍 Peabody Heights Brewery, 401 E 30th St, Baltimore
Shop over 35 vendors at this vibrant flea market featuring vintage fashion, home goods, vinyl, jewelry, cameras, upcycled finds, and more. Enjoy food from the Peabody food truck, coffee from Babe Beans Roasting, plus craft beer, classic arcade games, and plenty of good vibes. Free admission, dog-friendly, and lots of parking make this a perfect Sunday outing.

🦁 Zoo Snooze at The Maryland Zoo
📅 Sat–Sun, August 23rd–24th | 5:30PM–9:30AM
📍 Maryland Zoo, 1 Safari Pl, Baltimore
Camp overnight at the zoo with behind-the-scenes access, animal encounters, dinner & breakfast, and loads of nature-based fun. Perfect for families, scouts, and animal lovers of all ages.

🐾 National Dog Day at the Rotunda
📅 Sunday, August 24th | 11AM-3PM
📍 The Rotunda, 711 W 40th St, Baltimore
Celebrate National Dog Day with the Maryland SPCA at this tail-wagging event! Pups and their humans can enjoy pet games, local vendors, doggie activities, pet photos, live portraits, a Flea-less yard sale, and even meet adoptable cats and dogs. Live music, food, and drink vendors make it fun for the whole family. Don’t miss the “PAWS-Port” activities—hot dog bobbing, paw painting, and make-your-own dog toy—sold at the door to support the Maryland SPCA.

Music & Entertainment

🎶 Rotunda Rocks – Live Summer Concert
📅 Friday, August 22nd | 6PM–9PM
📍 The Rotunda Plaza, 711 W 40th St, Baltimore
Kick off your weekend with free live music at this annual outdoor concert series. Grab a lawn chair or blanket, soak up the summer breeze, and vibe to local sounds with good company.

🕯️ Candlelight Concert: 90s Unplugged
📅 Friday, August 22nd | 6:30PM
📍 Baltimore Museum of Art, 10 Art Museum Dr, Baltimore
Nostalgia meets elegance in this string quartet tribute to iconic 90s hits—performed by candlelight in a beautiful museum setting. Think Nirvana, No Doubt, and TLC like you’ve never heard them.

🎙️ Nate Bargatze – Big Dumb Eyes World Tour
📅 Friday, August 22nd | 7PM
📍 CFG Bank Arena, 201 W Baltimore St, Baltimore
Comedian Nate Bargatze brings his dry wit and hilarious take on life to Baltimore for one night only. Expect sharp storytelling and crowd-favorite punchlines from this fast-rising comedy star.

💦 Foam & Glow Party at The Perch
📅 Saturday, August 23rd | 9PM–Close
📍 The Perch, 1110 S Charles St, Baltimore
Get ready for Baltimore’s wildest summer night! The Perch is cranking things up to max foam levels with 2 foam machines, a live DJ, blacklights, glowsticks, water guns, and neon madness. Come dressed for the mess in your best foam party attire and dance the night away under the lights. 21+ only. This is not your average Saturday night—it’s the FOAM PARTY everyone will be talking about.

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.

I’ll start… Meet Pepper (3, Black Lab) – Loves watching me throw a tennis ball but not chase it & hates any delivery truck. Her favorite spot? Stretched out on top of the AC vent.

Click here to submit your pet!

P.S. I’m also looking for 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

CookHouse (Bolton Hill)

📍 1501 Bolton St, Baltimore

CookHouse in Bolton Hill isn’t your average romantic dinner—think refined, cozy, and effortlessly cool. You walk in: teal velvet banquettes, that back‑lit mirrored bar, elegant wallpaper, and an intimate dining room that feels both historic and now. No reservations, first‑come-first‑serve—so get there early unless you’re into waiting.

The menu rotates weekly, built around seasonal ingredients. You might score steak frites on Wednesday with half‑price wine bottles, or any number of comforting dishes like pork chops with sweet‑potato purée, gnocchi Bolognese, crab‑cake sandwiches, or mushroom paella. It's simple food executed with care, and there’s something for everyone—yet the surprises keep it interesting.

Cocktails? Yeah, head bartender Gabe kills it. One review says CookHouse is “a cute spot that makes a great effing drink”. The vibe is bright, elegant, and details matter—the drinks, the plating, the lighting—all of it adds up to a night that hits the vibe perfectly.

Click here to view their menu and plan your night.

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Bite of Baltimore | Guided Food Tours (Local Favorite!)
Taste your way through Charm City with Bite of Baltimore’s award-winning food tours. Explore historic neighborhoods like Fells Point while enjoying dishes from some of the city’s best local restaurants. Perfect for locals, visitors, and group outings. Book your tour now and discover a side of Baltimore you can actually taste. Click here to reserve your spot. (Use code: SHOPSMALL for 10% off)

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Local News & Happenings

New Waverly Restaurant in the Works
Three Baltimore restaurateurs—behind My Mama’s Vegan, Love, Puddin’, and Gorgeous Gourmet—are teaming up to open a new collaborative restaurant in Waverly, blending their distinct flavors into one concept. 🔗 Read more

Ekiben Night Market Returns to Fells Point
Ekiben’s Night Market is back on Saturday, August 23, from 4–10 p.m. in Fells Point, featuring 40+ vendors, street food, live music, and artisan stalls. Tickets start at $25, with VIP options including early access and perks. 🔗 Read more

Mount Vernon Marketplace to Close August 31
After nearly 10 years, Mount Vernon Marketplace will permanently close its doors at the end of the month. Owners cited post-pandemic foot traffic declines and rising costs but hinted at future redevelopment for the space. 🔗 Read more

$1B Harborplace Redevelopment Set for 2026
Harborplace will undergo a massive $1 billion redevelopment starting in fall 2026, with plans to replace the aging pavilions with residential towers, new retail and restaurants, a rooftop park, and an amphitheater. 🔗 Read more

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