Experience the nation’s premier event for health care strategy professionals across marketing, communications, digital engagement, public relations, strategic planning, and business development. An American Hospital Association conference, SHSMD Connections 2026 brings […]
Hubert “Doobie” Powell III is a genre blending independent artist, producer, and multi-instrumentalist known for premium musicianship and emotionally rich live performance. His sound blends neo-soul, jazz forward grooves, and funk, […]
An adept jazz pianist with a deep understanding of the acoustic bebop, hard bop, and post-bop traditions, Benny Green built upon his early years as a prodigy, maturing into a nuanced and […]
In a career that took flight in 1985 with commercial and critical acclaim, guitar virtuoso and 4-time GRAMMY® nominated Stanley Jordan has consistently displayed a chameleonic musical persona of openness, imagination, versatility […]
Baltimore, we’re bringing Edgar Allan Poe back to the stage. Ballet 5:8’s The Curious Life of Edgar Allan Poe comes to Baltimore on October 3 as part of Poe Fest […]
Willie Jones III is one of the world’s most celebrated drummers in modern jazz. As a band leader, Willie Jones III has sold out a series of sets at Dizzy's Club […]
Football season is here, and we’re bringing the flock Downtown! Join us for Downtown Flock Party, a series of Ravens game day celebrations featuring food trucks, a beer garden, yard […]
The Thad Wilson Jazz Orchestra performs a special tribute to two of jazz's most beloved vocal legends, Billy Eckstine and Sarah Vaughan. Led by acclaimed trumpeter, composer, and arranger Thad Wilson, the orchestra brings together some of […]
Celebrating their 50th anniversary this October, Pieces of a Dream has built an impressive legacy of innovation and eclecticism – talents that have kept them fresh and authentic in a jazz world […]
The World Oddities Expo is a traveling oddities festival- a peculiar paradise where weird thrives! We pride ourselves on being an all inclusive artisan and small business fueled mega-convention. We feature artists, […]
Two-time Grammy award winning comedian/actor/writer Lewis Black uses his trademark style of comedic yelling and finger pointing to expose the absurdities of life. His comedic brilliance makes people laugh at […]
Welcome to Spirit of Dance Awards where we are dedicated to providing a fun and exciting venue for aspiring young dancers. We believe that dancers of all levels should enjoy […]
Viral influencer, singer, songwriter, and sonic innovator AJ Ghent is captivating audiences nationwide with his live performances, showcasing the therapeutic power of his “Singing Guitar.” By creating soundscapes that deeply resonate with […]
Charm City’s 26th Annual Running Festival offers races that never disappoint! Runners are sure to have quite the unique and memorable experience as they tour every corner of the city. […]
Tonight's Conversation LIVE is a popular, unfiltered relationship and dating podcast tour hosted by Ace Metaphor that features raw panel discussions, audience Q&As, and viral debates. Past live recorded stops in […]
Four80East is a Toronto-based electro-jazz duo that’s all about the groove. Drawing from their diverse musical influences, Rob DeBoer and Tony Grace have created a signature sound that combines electronic production with live instrumentation. Since breaking out […]
Baltimore's Civil Rights Week has been more than an event. It has been a declaration, a reminder that the work of equity is not finished, and that our city refuses […]
THE BLACKBYRDS was formed in 1973 as part of the legendary jazz trumpeter Dr. Donald Byrd’s brainchild to expose college students to the real world of music. In his own words to […]
The CPK Trio is an exciting collaboration whose music is a true fusion of styles, characterized by improvisation, complex arrangements, soulful compositions, and a fearless approach to exploring new sonic landscapes. […]
Football season is here, and we’re bringing the flock Downtown! Join us for Downtown Flock Party, a series of Ravens game day celebrations featuring food trucks, a beer garden, yard […]
Representatives from approximately 275 Colleges and Universities will participate in the Baltimore National College Fair which will be held at the Baltimore Convention Center on Wednesday, October 21. The College […]
25 years after his arrival in New York, the GRAMMY-winning and Latin GRAMMY-nominated drummer, composer, and MacArthur Fellow Dafnis Prieto has utterly shifted the sonic landscape of the jazz and creative music scene. Since his 1999 […]
Award-winning vocalist, composer and music educator, G. Thomas Allen (affectionately called “Sir Thomas Allen”) brings a unique approach to the genre with his soul-infused phrases, paired with improvisation from modern-day stylizing to […]
Formed in Atlanta by the female trio of Tabitha Duncan, Athena Cage and LaVonn Battle, Kut Klose was a trio of gifted vocalists with tremendous promise, shaped and supported by Keith Sweat, […]
Built around the theme of Discovery, Innovation, and Advancement, this year’s Congress is designed for clinicians, researchers, and professionals who want more than passive learning. You’ll step into dynamic sessions that spark discussion, invite global perspectives, compare […]
Cindy Blackman Santana celebrates the release of her new album Coherence, a once-in-a-lifetime journey combining jazz, rock, fusion, & spirituality. As a virtuoso drummer, bandleader, musician, and the new face of NFL […]
One of Baltimore’s most anticipated arts and culture events of the year, the annual Gala & Party is an extraordinary celebration of community, cultural leadership, and the dynamic impact of […]
From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the six wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a Euphoric Celebration of 21st-century girl […]
Pianist Larry Brown leads one of the most accomplished straight-ahead jazz groups in the Mid-Atlantic area. Washingtonian magazine says, “Larry Brown is a pianist whose rendering of ballads is particularly moving”. The […]
Join us for an unforgettable screening of the cult classic movie, The Rocky Horror Picture Show in a new 4k restoration with a live shadow cast, audience participation, costume contest, […]
Fusing soul, funk, and jazz with a hip-hop perspective, Detroit-area native Lorenzo “Zo!” Ferguson advances what James Mtume termed “sophistifunk” with a modern twist. While Zo! could have been classified as a beatmaker based on his early […]
One of the most talented singers, songwriters and producers of the 80s and 90s, Angela Winbush rose to fame first in the 1980s R&B duo René & Angela, also scoring hits as a […]
For Pete the Cat, life is an adventure no matter where you wind up. So the minute the groovy blue cat meets The Biddles, he gets the whole family rocking. […]
World-renowned spaced out big band, The Sun Ra Arkestra, touches down in Baltimore to take us on a spiritual and sonic journey featuring a mix of classic Sun Ra compositions […]
Demola (also known as “Demola the violinist”) is a musician, singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, and an award-winning an internationally acclaimed violinist, recording artist, and electrifying live performer known for redefining the […]
Football season is here, and we’re bringing the flock Downtown! Join us for Downtown Flock Party, a series of Ravens game day celebrations featuring food trucks, a beer garden, yard […]
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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B2B Event
Annual Meeting
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.