David Byrne is an American musician, writer, filmmaker, and visual artist who rose to fame in the late 1970s as the lead singer, guitarist, and principal songwriter for the new wave band Talking Heads. Known for his dynamic stage presence and insightful lyrics, Byrne's work with Talking Heads blended pop, disco, and African rhythms, earning […]
Due to inclement weather, Pratt Street Market is canceled today, Thursday, May 21, 2026. We’ll be back next week with more roadside delights at Pratt & Light Street. For future event updates and Downtown happenings, follow us on social media and visit our events calendar.
Artscape is more than a festival — it’s a force. A dynamic collision of art, culture, and community impact, transforming Baltimore into a living, breathing canvas of creativity. For over 40 years, Artscape has been a catalyst for artistic expression, economic impact, and cultural transformation. Now, as part of Mayor Scott’s Downtown Rise Initiative, Artscape […]
Sat., May 23, 1:00 - 7:00pm Sun., May 24, 1:00 - 7:00pm Celebrate Memorial Day weekend at Baltimore’s wildest beer festival! Sip on your favorite craft brews while wandering through the Zoo and encountering incredible animals, all in support of our largest fundraiser of the year. With so much excitement planned, this is an event […]
Merritt Clubs is partnering with the Downtown Partnership of Baltimore to bring you energizing outdoor workouts every Saturday at 10:00 a.m. at Hopkins Plaza, running from May 9 through June 27. To reserve your spot, please complete the registration form here—each session requires its own individual registration. Plan to arrive at least 10 minutes before […]
Artscape is the nation’s largest free outdoor arts festival. Featuring interactive visual arts exhibits, musical performances, poetry workshops and street dance, Artscape serves as a powerful platform for artistic expression, fostering community engagement and cultural innovation. For more information, click here.
Artscape is the nation’s largest free outdoor arts festival. Featuring interactive visual arts exhibits, musical performances, poetry workshops and street dance, Artscape serves as a powerful platform for artistic expression, fostering community engagement and cultural innovation. For more information, click here.
Direct from Broadway, comes the acclaimed Tony Award®-winning musical Suffs about the brilliant, passionate, and funny American women who fought tirelessly for the right to vote. Created by Shaina Taub, the first woman to ever independently win Tony Awards for Best Book and Best Score in the same season, this “thrilling, inspiring and dazzlingly entertaining” (Variety) new musical boldly […]
Courthouse Market provides Downtown Baltimore residents, employees, and visitors access to prepared lunch options from local food vendors on a weekly basis. The market will be located on the corner of Lexington & St. Paul Streets, and will occur on Tuesdays from 11 am – 2 pm, running May – October, beginning May 12, 2026. […]
Stem & Vine Presents an engaging evening exploring how plant origins, climate, and cultural traditions shape the way we care for plants in our homes. Through a short, accessible talk, guests will gain insight into how environment and geography influence plant health, while also learning about traditional uses and cultural relationships to plants across the […]
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 […]
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?
Click here to submit an event to their calendar!
