A jazz pioneer, Louis Armstrong was the first important soloist to emerge in jazz, and he became the most influential musician in the music's history. As a trumpet virtuoso, his playing charted a future for jazz in highly imaginative, emotionally charged improvisation. But Armstrong also became an enduring figure in popular music due to his distinctively phrased […]
The 2026 Pratt Street Market, begins Thursday, May 7, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. to 2 p.m.—and will be located on the north side of Pratt Street between Light and Charles Streets. The Pratt Street Market takes place every Thursday from May through October. Pratt Street Market is again made possible through the generous support of […]
The 2026 Janet & Walter Sondheim Art Prize Finalists Exhibition features photography, sculpture, video, painting, and more and is on view now in Hackerman House at One West Mount Vernon Place. Get a tour of the exhibition to learn more about the finalists—Thea Canlas, Leigh Davis, Brandon Donahue-Shipp, Curran Hatleberg, and Danni O’Brien—before the exhibition […]
In 1994, Greg met Joey DeFranscesco who told him the Hammond B-3 was enjoying a popular renaissance. He formed the Greg Hatza ORGANization and has been performing and recording on the instrument non-stop since that time. With the trend towards more advanced electronic keyboard and rhythms now, Greg adapted to the trend, switching from the Hammond B-3 to the electric […]
GRAMMY® Award-winning saxophonist & 2023 NEA Jazz Master Kenny Garrett is one of the most powerfully expressive, uplifting, and influential instrumentalists and bandleaders of our time. Kenny's fiery quintet swings into Keystone Korner Baltimore for 2 nights, Friday & Saturday, September 11th & 12th! With his illustrious career that includes hallmark stints with Miles Davis, Art Blakey and The Jazz Messengers, […]
The SCG CON is A premiere card game convention series featuring competitive tournaments, vendor booths, and community events for games like Magic: The Gathering and Flesh and Blood. For more Info: SCG CON Baltimore (September 11–13).
This daytime event is packed with high-energy entertainment, featuring regional DJs spinning the latest EDM and Top 40 hits, festival and bar games, confetti cannons, and festive inflatables. Tickets include five drink tickets, valid for your choice of domestic beer, non-alcoholic beverages and select cocktails featuring Deep Eddy Vodka, Shipwreck Rum, Jägermeister, Fireball, Dulce Vida […]
Improv isn’t about being funny—it’s about being present. This three-hour beginner session uses core improv principles like “Yes, and” deep listening, and collaboration to build compassion, openness, and resilience. Through playful, low-pressure exercises, participants learn to respond instead of react, support instead of control, and stay curious instead of defensive. The skills transfer directly to […]
Join us for the 5th Annual Bmore Vegan Block Party, Baltimore’s premier family-friendly celebration of plant-based living, community, and sustainability. This free event brings together incredible vegan food vendors, local businesses, live entertainment, wellness activities, and interactive experiences for all ages. Whether you’re vegan, veg-curious, or simply looking for a fun day out with family […]
MOTOWN! Just the name evokes sound and images of a past musical era full of great artists, classic songs, smooth choreography and exciting stage shows. In its 12 year history, MOTOWN & MORE: The Legacy Lives brings back this wonderful era of music performing your favorite Motown songs by legendary artists and music legends including The Temptations, […]
Coming off their scintillating 2025 debut, “Jazz Group of the Year” nominee The Lao Tizer Band, make their return to Keystone Korner on Wednesday, September 16th in support of their new album & video release AMPLIFY. The new release is a major evolution for the group and includes 5 new original vocals and 4 new original instrumentals. The project was recorded and filmed all LIVE at legendary […]
The 2026 Pratt Street Market, begins Thursday, May 7, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. to 2 p.m.—and will be located on the north side of Pratt Street between Light and Charles Streets. The Pratt Street Market takes place every Thursday from May through October. Pratt Street Market is again made possible through the generous support of […]
For more than three decades now, multi-GRAMMY-nominated saxophonist, composer, arranger and educator Bobby Watson has contributed consistently intelligent, sensitive and well-thought out music to the modern-day jazz lexicon. After Watson’s tenure with the Jazz Messengers that incorporated more than a dozen recordings – the most of any of the great Jazz Messengers, the gifted Watson became a much-sought […]
Activating Downtown spaces is an important part of the work we do. Events help attract new residents and businesses and create a greater sense of community in Downtown neighborhoods. Learn a little more about the history behind some our most popular events at Downtown Partnership.
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Downtown Partnership celebrates the wins from the year previous with a large-scale networking event, that celebrates Baltimore business, awards Downtown stakeholders, and looks forward to the future.
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Baltimore Restaurant Week is the region’s oldest and largest restaurant week promotion, featuring the best dining establishments in central Maryland. Presented by Downtown Partnership of Baltimore and Visit Baltimore.
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Downtown Partnership's sister organization — The Bromo Arts and Entertainment District — hosts this recurring event to celebrate the creative organizations, galleries, and performance spaces that call the district home.
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Yeah, we are the ones responsible for closing down Charles Street (and we're not sorry about it)! The Charles Street Promenade encourages a full day of pedestrian exploration and neighborhood discovery.
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Some of Baltimore's best attractions open their doors to the public for deeply discounted rates during this winter promotion.
Downtown Discovery Days
These members-only events provide a low-stress environment for casual networking and collaboration. Free drinks and lunch is provided and catered by a rotating selection of our favorite local restaurants.
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Celebrate the holiday season with the annual lighting of the Washington Monument in Mt. Vernon! Enjoy performances from local musicians, food and treats, and spectacular fireworks show.
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This weekday, Summer market offers prepared foods and artisan goods from some of our favorite local vendors. Spend your lunch break with us at the corner of Pratt & Light!
Pratt Street Market
This networking event hosts local developers and property owners to lead a panel on current and future Downtown development projects. Members and non-members are welcome to join.
Real Estate Reception
To mark the release of our annual State of Downtown report, DPOB hosts a large-scale networking breakfast open to members and the public.
State of Downtown Baltimore
Did you know that you can submit community events to our partner organization Visit Baltimore?
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