This Fells Point Favorite Is Closing

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

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Eating Baltimore
April 17, 2026

Hey Baltimore—

The Ravens unveiled their brand new uniform collection. Their most significant change since 1999. These aren’t your father’s uniforms anymore. Anyways.

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🍹 Menu Item: The $14 Painkiller at Pusser's Landing — their signature cocktail, perfect for sipping on the waterfront now that the dock bar is officially open. A little slice of the tropics right here in Baltimore.

🎟️ Hot Ticket: Flower Mart returns to Mount Vernon Place on May 1st and 2nd — Baltimore's oldest free public festival is back with local flower and plant growers, handmade crafts, great food, music, and educational sessions.

Here’s what we’ve got this weekend:

  • The 7th Annual Baltimore Old Time Music Festival @ BMI…

  • The Earth Day Eclectic Goods Market @ Ministry of Brewing…

  • And One-Eyed Mike’s in Fells Point Is Closing…

Scroll on, make plans, and eat well, Charm City.

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Things To Do In Baltimore & Surrounding Areas This Weekend

Friday, April 17th

🎵 7th Annual Baltimore Old Time Music Festival ($)
📅 Friday, April 17 | 5 PM (continues Saturday through 11 PM)
📍 Baltimore Museum of Industry, 1415 Key Highway, Baltimore
Whether you're an Old-Time music veteran or total newcomer, this two-day festival is a joyous, interactive celebration featuring concerts, jamming, dancing, and workshops. Grab your tickets and get ready to stomp your feet.

Disney Themed Trivia! (Free)
📅 Friday, April 17 | 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM
📍 The Brass Tap – Towson Town Center, 825 Dulaney Valley Rd, Towson
Disney Movie Themed Trivia is back at Brass Tap Towson — bring your crew, flex your Disney knowledge, and compete for prizes. Top three teams walk away with great rewards.

Saturday, April 18th

Spring Vendor Fair (Free)
📅 Saturday, April 18 | 8 AM – 1 PM
📍 Loch Raven High School, 1212 Cowpens Ave, Towson
Kick off your Saturday morning at this PTSA-hosted Spring Vendor Fair — shop local makers, artisans, and vendors before the afternoon crowds hit. Free to browse.

Earth Day 5K & Fun Run/Kids' Dash in Patterson Park ($)
📅 Saturday, April 18 | 8:30 AM
📍 Patterson Park, 27 S Patterson Park Ave, Baltimore
Join Friends of Patterson Park for a feel-good, do-good morning with an Earth Day 5K, 1-Mile Fun Run, and Kids' Dash — whether you're racing for a PR or jogging in costume.

Spring Vendor & Craft Fair | Hiss United Methodist Church (Free)
📅 Saturday, April 18 | 9 AM – 3 PM
📍 Hiss United Methodist Church, 8700 Harford Rd, Parkville
Spring is a great time to shop local — browse vendors and crafters indoors at Hiss UMC's annual Spring Vendor & Craft Fair. Free admission and open to all.

🎵 Bad Bunny Bash: A Perreo Brunch ($)
📅 Saturday, April 18 | 10 AM – 4 PM
📍 The Point in Fells, 1738 Thames Street, Baltimore
Easter is over — now it's time to get reckless. The Point in Fells throws a full-day reggaeton brunch party with perreo vibes, brunch bites, and good times from morning to late afternoon.

🎵 The Darty ($)
📅 Saturday, April 18 | 12 PM
📍 Power Plant Live!, 34 Market Place, Baltimore
Baltimore's ultimate 21+ day party is back at Power Plant Live — DJs, drinks, and outdoor good vibes all afternoon long. Grab your tickets on AXS before they're gone.

Dino Day at the Maryland Science Center ($)
📅 Saturday, April 18 | 12 PM – 4 PM
📍 Maryland Science Center, 601 Light St, Baltimore
The dinosaurs are taking over the Maryland Science Center — uncover fossils, learn about the creatures who roamed Earth millions of years ago, and discover the tools scientists use today. Perfect for the whole family.

🎵 SpringFest at Brewers' Haven (Free)
📅 Saturday, April 18 | 1 PM
📍 Monument City Brewing Company, 1 North Haven Street, Baltimore
Baltimore Brewers' Haven throws its own Frühlingsfest — shop floral and spring vendors, snack on German-style food from the Das Bierhalle Food Truck, sip a Hefeweizen or Maibock, and enjoy live music all afternoon.

RAR Tap Takeover at Max's Taphouse (Free)
📅 Saturday, April 18 | 2 PM – 5 PM
📍 Max's Taphouse, 737 S Broadway, Baltimore
RAR Brewing takes over 15 tap lines at Maryland's largest beer bar — grab a pint, snag limited glassware and giveaways while supplies last.

🎵 An Evening With Band of Horses: 20 Years of Everything All The Time ($)
📅 Saturday, April 18 | 8 PM
📍 Nevermore Hall, 20 Market Place, Baltimore
Band of Horses celebrates 20 years of their landmark debut album with a special evening show at Nevermore Hall inside Power Plant Live. Tickets available on Ticketmaster — don't sleep on this one.

🎵 Orchestra Noir Presents: The Culture 2000 Tour ($)
📅 Saturday, April 18 | 8 PM
📍 The Lyric, 140 W Mount Royal Ave, Baltimore
Orchestra Noir, the acclaimed Atlanta-based orchestra, returns to Baltimore with the Culture 2000 Tour — an immersive concert experience that evokes and celebrates the spirit of Black culture. Tickets via etix.com.

Sunday, April 19th

Earth Mart (Free)
📅 Sunday, April 19 | 11 AM – 3 PM
📍 4717 Harford Rd, Baltimore
The businesses of 4700 Harford Ave present Earth Mart, a sustainable shopping pop-up featuring local makers and earthy activities. Family friendly and perfect for all ages.

Earth Day Eclectic Goods Market (Free)
📅 Sunday, April 19 | 12 PM – 4 PM
📍 Ministry of Brewing, 1900 E Lombard St, Baltimore
Ministry of Brewing's Eclectic Goods Earth Day Market is back — shop local vendors, upcycled and crafted goods, and plants inside a historic church-turned-brewery. Free to attend.

VEGAN BBQ in Baltimore (Free)
📅 Sunday, April 19 | 1 PM – 4 PM
📍 Mobtown Brewing Company, 4015 Foster Avenue, Suite 400, Baltimore
VegNews and USA TODAY's #1 Vegan BBQ Joint in the country is coming to Baltimore — Southern Staples and Sandwich specials you don't want to miss, paired with craft beer from Mobtown.

🎵 BRBQ (Baltimore Record Boutique) at Wico Street Beer Co. (Free)
📅 Sunday, April 19 | 1 PM – 5 PM
📍 Wico Street Beer Co., 1100 Wicomico Street, Suite 1A, Baltimore
The Baltimore Record Boutique hosted by DJ Mikie Love — shop records and books while DJs spin vinyl all afternoon at this arcade-themed, dog-friendly brewery.

Baltimore County Earth Day Festival (Free)
📅 Sunday, April 19 | 10 AM – 4 PM
📍 Baltimore County Agriculture Center, 1114 Shawan Rd, Cockeysville
Celebrate Earth Day at the Baltimore County Agricultural Center with educational demos, a seed swap, plant sales, hayrides, games, vendors, and animal encounters. Free for all ages.

🎵 Fed Hill Spring Social at Federal Hill Park! (Free)
📅 Sunday, April 19 | 4 PM – 7 PM
📍 Federal Hill Park, 300 Warren Ave, Baltimore
FHNA invites the neighborhood out for the Spring Social at Federal Hill Park — enjoy live music and a food truck with your neighbors on a beautiful spring evening.

Headlines in the Community…

Baltimore's beloved streetwear brand Carpet Company opened its 10,000-square-foot Station North flagship store to hundreds of fans who lined up as early as 3 a.m. — and the new Carpet Cafe by Good Neighbor is already pulling a crowd of its own. Read more…

A nail tech, a former federal worker, and a dream turned into a brand-new Canton restaurant: Thai-Lao Garden is now open at 2324 Boston St., serving homestyle Lao and Thai dishes made with herbs grown in their own neighborhood garden. Read more…

The Walters Art Museum just unveiled "Douriean Fletcher: Jewelry of the Afrofuture" — a stunning new exhibit featuring the Black Panther films' iconic jewelry and costumes, running through August 9. Read more…

Pompeian Olive Oil is doubling down on Baltimore with a nearly $10 million investment in a new automated production line at its city headquarters — three times faster than existing lines — to meet surging demand from Costco and Sam's Club. Read more…

Korean-French bakery Paris Baguette is opening its newest Greater Baltimore location at Metro Centre in Owings Mills on April 19 — one of nearly 20 Maryland locations planned for the coming years. Read more…

After 69 years of caring for Baltimore pets, Erdman Animal Hospital in Belair-Edison has announced it will close its doors for good on May 28 — owner Dr. Lance Keil citing staffing shortages and his own health as the driving factors. Read more…

Fells Point institution One-Eyed Mike's — famous for its 3,500-bottle Grand Marnier collection and 20+ years of neighborhood hospitality — is closing by month's end, and they're asking regulars to come say goodbye. Read more…

Developer Seawall is acquiring property along the Jones Falls in Remington, sparking community excitement — and some controversy — over what the beloved urban waterway corridor could become. 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: Baxter

This is Baxter. He’s a 6-year-old backyard explorer and full-time squirrel patrol officer. Loves sunbathing in the grass, supervising fence activity, and flashing that little grin when he knows he’s not supposed to be digging.”

Baxter, usually up to no good!

Date Spot Of The Week

📍 7 W Chesapeake Ave, Towson, MD 21204

If you want a date night that feels like a real night out — without the pretension of a $45 entrée or the chaos of a packed bar scene — 7 West Bistro Grille is the move. It's been Towson's go-to for exactly this reason: Mediterranean-American menu, comfortable atmosphere, nightly valet, and a vibe that lets you actually focus on the person across the table.

The menu hits every note. You want casual? You want impressive? You want both? Done. It's the kind of place where you can order something adventurous and still have a backup plan — and that's a rare thing.

What to order: Start with the Hot Crab Dip — fresh crabmeat, Old Bay, a hint of sherry, served with toasted pita. Hard opener to beat. For mains, the Grilled Rack of Lamb Chops with tzatziki is the move if you want to impress, or go for the Maryland Fettuccini Alfredo (shrimp, crab, Old Bay cream sauce) if you want something that tastes like Baltimore in the best way. And if it's Wednesday, the Martini Wednesday specials are basically a date night bonus round.

What people are saying: Reviewers on Yelp consistently call out the lamb chops and crab cakes as the standout dishes — "tender, well plated, savory" is how one recent reviewer described the chops. The vibe gets high marks too, with guests noting it's "casual fine dining in a modern atmosphere" with service that keeps up even when the place is packed. A 4.2 out of 5 across 600 reviews says this place has staying power.

The vibe: Warm, comfortable, and just lively enough to keep the energy up without killing the conversation. The kind of place that works on a first date and a fifth anniversary — and that's the highest compliment you can give a restaurant.

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Matt | Eating Baltimore

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