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Oysters, Bourbon & Branzino: What to Eat & Drink in Baltimore This Weekend
Live music at Jimmy’s, rooftop weather, a new coastal Italian spot, and 5 ways to eat and drink your way through Baltimore this weekend.
Eating Baltimore
March 27, 2025
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Hey Baltimore! The weekend’s almost here, and it’s packed with food, fun, and a few hidden gems. Here's what’s happening:
5 Things to Eat, Drink & Do This Weekend in Baltimore
🦪 1. Jimmy's Famous Oyster Festival + Live Music
📍 Jimmy’s Famous Seafood
A full day of oysters, seafood favorites, and live music from Howi Spangler of BALLYHOO!. If you’ve never been to Jimmy’s for an event, this is the one to start with.
🗓 Saturday, March 29
🔗 Jimmy’s Famous Seafood Events
🍻 2. BISM on Tap at Checkerspot Brewing
📍 Checkerspot Brewing Co.
Drink for a good cause! Sample local craft beer, enjoy food trucks, and vibe to live music — all supporting Blind Industries and Services of Maryland.
🗓 Saturday, March 29, 12–4 PM
GIVEAWAY: Want Dinner on Us?
We’re giving away a $100 gift card to Rusty Scupper in April! Free to enter and there’s a winner every month.
👉 Enter to win here!
🍽 3. Cooking With Pride: Community Cooking Class
📍 117 W 24th St
An inclusive, hands-on cooking class that blends food, storytelling, and community. Come hungry — and leave with a new recipe or two.
🗓 Saturday, March 29
🍞 4. Locally Sourced Comedy @ Pitango Bakery + Café
📍 Fells Point
A night of comedy, croissants, and cocktails? Yes, please. Pitango hosts a cozy evening of local stand-up paired with their award-winning pastries and coffee.
🗓 Friday, March 28, 7–10 PM
🥃 5. Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival
📍 Timonium Fairgrounds
Unlimited beer and bourbon samples, smoked BBQ, and all the good smells. This one’s a whole vibe.
🗓 March 28–29
🎟 21+ only — come hungry
🔗 Get tickets here
☀️ Weekend Weather Snapshot
Saturday: Partly sunny and unseasonably warm, high of 84°F
Sunday: Cloudy but still warm, high of 76°F
Monday: Breezy with a chance of afternoon storms, high of 76°F
🍻 Translation: patios and rooftop drinks are in play all weekend.
🍝 Featured Restaurant: Costiera
One of Baltimore’s newest openings, Costiera blends coastal Italian flavors with Baltimore energy. Think housemade pastas, grilled branzino, and a wine list made for long dinners.
📍 Harbor East
🔥 Try the Linguine alle Vongole or Branzino al Forno
📷 Pro tip: go before sunset for waterfront views
Check Costiera out here…
Local Insider Tip
A partial solar eclipse will be visible in Baltimore on Saturday, March 29. Head to high ground — like Federal Hill or Patterson Park — around 2 PM for prime viewing. Don’t forget your eclipse glasses!
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Cheers!
The Eating Baltimore Team