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The Riviera Beach Music Festival
2025-09-20 11:00 - 21:30 UTC | Riviera Beach Community Park, 131 Meadow Rd, Pasadena, MD, 21122
The Riviera Beach Music Festival is more than a day of great music — it’s a celebration of community and a fundraiser for a vital cause.
From 11am to 9:30pm, enjoy a high-energy lineup of local and national acts, delicious food and drink, and community vibes right in the heart of Riviera Beach.
All proceeds support the Riviera Beach Volunteer Fire Company’s mission to enhance fire, medical, and marine rescue operations through the purchase of life-saving equipment.
Details and lineup can be found at: www.rbvfc13.com/rbmf
Whether you’re coming for the music, the cause, or the community vibe, the Riviera Beach Music Festival is a day you won’t want to miss.

WTMD Backstage Pass Release Party
2025-09-20 13:00 - 18:00 | Checkerspot Brewing, 1421 Ridgley St, Baltimore, MD, 21230
This year marks the 20th season of WTMD’s First Thursday Festival, and what better way to celebrate then by brewing an encore batch of our unofficial craft beer, Backstage Pass?!
On Saturday, Sept. 20, we’re thrilled to team up once again with Checkerspot Brewing Company—a woman-owned craft brewery in downtown Baltimore for Backstage Pass—a crisp, drinkable blonde ale made with Warrior, Tettnang, Mt.Hood, & Delta hops.
And what’s your very own beer without a beer release party?
Hang with the TMD staff and be among the first to taste TMD’s “Backstage Pass” beer while enjoying great local eats, arcade games, and live music from Brooks Long and his band!
Kids and critters are welcome too, so join us for this free party at Checkerspot Brewing, 1421 Ridgely St. in Baltimore, Saturday, September 20th from 1 – 6 PM and raise a toast to Total Music Discovery.
Cheers!

Annapolis BAYGRASS FESTIVAL
2025-09-21 - 2025-09-22 | Sandy Point State Park, 1100 E College Pkwy, Annapolis, MD, 21409
More than just a music festival, Baygrass is a vibrant celebration of community, conservation, and connection. Located on the breathtaking beachfront of the Chesapeake Bay, Baygrass brings together a rich blend of music rooted in progressive bluegrass, Americana, and improvisational jam, all while championing two vital causes—protecting the Chesapeake Bay and promoting mental health awareness.
Best of all, every song, every sunset, and every shared moment helps create a lasting impact—making Baygrass a festival where fun and purpose come together in perfect harmony
PRESENTING THE 2025 ANNAPOLIS BAYGRASS FESTIVAL LINEUP:
Greensky Bluegrass – 2 SETS!
Molly Tuttle
Railroad Earth
The Travelin’ McCourys
Kitchen Dwellers
LaMP (Russ Lawton, Scott Metzger, Ray Paczkowski)
Kyle Hollingsworth Band
Electric Larry Land
Sam Grisman Project
The Last Revel
Midnight North
Pressing Strings
Geraldine
Artists-at-Large: Holly Bowling, Kyle Tuttle, and Patrick Rainey

Annual SoBo Brewery Hot Dog Race
2025-09-21 11:00 - 12:00 | Checkerspot Brewing, 1421 Ridgley St, Baltimore, MD, 21230
The 3rd Annual @sobo_brewery_district Hot Dog Race is Sunday September 21, 2025 at 11am outside Pickett Brewing.
So as you make your way to the last regular season home game at OPACY, come see the people’s Hot Dog Race where it all began.
Mustard @pickettbrewing
Ketchup @wicostreetbeerco
Relish @checkerspotbrewing
Umpire @m8beerco

Britpop Brunch
2025-09-21 11:00 - 14:00 | Soundbar, 5736 Falls Rd, Baltimore, MD, 21209
Soundbar presents the Britpop Brunch. with DJ’s Lovegrove & Matthew Rubbish Playing UK Indie Classics, Britpop and More. English Premier League on the Telly: Man City vs Arsenal. British Food Food and drink specials

Guilford End of Summer Crab Feast
2025-09-21 16:00 - 19:00 | Guilford Hall Brewery, 1611 Guildford Ave, Baltimore, MD, 21202, United States
Maryland Crab Feast at Guilford Hall
The Maryland Crab Feast at Guilford Hall is a delightful culinary event celebrating the state’s famous blue crabs!
This feast features a variety of traditional dishes and a vibrant atmosphere. Here are some key highlights of the event:

$75 Per Adult & $40 for Kids
Crabs will be prepaired outside in our stunning biergarten!

Menu

Steamed Crabs (Med/Lrgs)

Fried Chicken (Maryland Style)

Corn on the cob

Hush Puppies

Boiled Red Potatoes

Old Bay Bratwurst

Salad Bar

Event Highlights

Fresh Blue Crabs: Enjoy an abundance of Maryland’s renowned blue crabs, steamed to perfection.

Beer: All you can Drink Beer (Included in ticket price)

Side Dishes: Savor classic accompaniments such as corn on the cob, coleslaw, and hushpuppies.

Local Beverages: Pair your meal with a selection of local beers and beverages.

Live Entertainment: Experience live music and entertainment to enhance the festive atmosphere.

Community Gathering: Connect with locals and visitors alike, making it a perfect social event.

Tips for Attendees

Arrive Early: To secure a good spot and enjoy the full range of offerings.

Dress Comfortably: Wear casual clothing suitable for outdoor dining and potential messiness.

Important note – If a table of 10 is not purchased, you will most likely be sitting with other customers at the same large table.
If you want to sit with another party, please let us know who are they so we can seat you accordingly!

Ricky Wise Trio @ The Admirals Cup
2025-09-22 19:30 - 2025-09-23 00:00, 2025-09-29 19:30 - 2025-09-30 00:00 | The Admirals Cup, 1647 Thames St, Baltimore, Maryland, 21231
The Ricky Wise Trio: Energetic and Dynamic Rock & Soul Music (feat. Ricky Wise, drums, vox; James O’Connell, guitar, vox; and Jeff Reed, bass, vox) Come join the journey with the music you’ve loved, and the music we’ll introduce you to.
www.rickylovesyou.com

METAL MONDAY! 21+
2025-09-22 21:00 - 23:30, 2025-09-29 21:00 - 23:30 | Ottobar, 2549 N Howard St, Baltimore, Maryland, 21218
Upstairs @ Ottobar
Metal Monday! ALL METAL ALL NIGHT!

MR VCR& Friends
2025-09-24 19:30 - 22:30 | 49 West Coffeehouse and Wine Bar, 49 West St, Annapolis, Maryland, 21401
MR VCR joined by special guests, TBD!

Waddy/Everhart/Wise
2025-09-25 20:00 - 23:30 | The Admirals Cup, 1647 Thames St, Baltimore, Maryland, 21231

The Pips
2025-09-26 17:00 - 20:00 | Casa Mia’s Parkton, 17417 York Rd, Parkton, MD, 21120
Andrew and Mike Pipitone twin brothers Live Music with harmonys

Ruben Montoya Solo Acoustic
2025-09-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Big Truck, 19919 Cameron Mill Rd, Parkton, MD, 21120

Micah E. Wood, Eyas, DJ Cadeem Lamarr at Current Space
2025-09-26 18:00 - 22:00 | Currrent Space, 421 Tyson Ave, Baltimore, MD, 21201
Micah E. Wood ‘You, Me, the Reign’ Album Release Show!
with
Eyas
DJ Cadeem Lemarr
Projections by Liquid Tone
Friday September 26th
Doors 6pm, Show 7pm
Tickets
$15 adv/$17 day-of
Photo of Micah E. Wood by Grace Campbell.
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Outdoors at Current Space – Enter through the back at 421 Tyson Street
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Events at Current Space are rain or shine. Tickets are non-refundable.
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Accessibility and Parking Info: currentspace.com/visit
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Consider becoming a sustaining member of Current Space – membership starts at just $5/month! Supporters ($10/month) get half price advance tickets and Benefactors ($25/month) get free advance tickets.
Current Space is an artist-run gallery, studio, outdoor performance space, and garden bar; nourishing an ongoing dialogue between artists, activists, performers, designers, curators, and thinkers. Operating since November 2004, we are committed to showcasing, developing, and broadening the reach of artists locally and internationally.
Thank You
Programs at Current Space are made possible in part by supporting members like you, the Robert W. Deutsch Foundation, and William G. Baker, Jr. Memorial Fund, creator of the Baker Artist Portfolios at BakerArtist.org.

Speakers of the House
2025-09-26 18:30 - 21:30 | Racers Cafe, 7732 Harford Rd, Parkville, Maryland, 21234
Speakers of the House is a mash up of 2 of the area’s more popular and diverse bands…….The Almighty Senators and The Junkyard Saints. The band was formed 2 years ago in an effort to play the old school funk, boogaloo and latin that we all listen to.

Lower Case Blues w/Ricky Wise @ Cat's Eye
2025-09-26 21:30 - 23:30 | Cat’s Eye Pub, 1730 Thames St, Baltimore, Maryland, 21231
Ricky Wise, Tristan and the boys doing there thing tonight!! Be there!!

MR VCR
2025-09-26 21:45 - 2025-09-27 01:00 | Stan and Joe’s Saloon, 37 West St, Annapolis, Maryland, 21401

FEST OF FALL
2025-09-27 13:00 - 21:00 | Carroll Park, 1500 Washington Blvd, Baltimore, MD, 21230
Join us for a taste of the Caribbean and more at the Fest of Fall Caribbean, Wine, Food, and Music Festival!
Indulge in a variety of Caribbean cuisine.
Savor fine wines from the region, paired perfectly with your favorite dishes
Groove to the rhythms of reggae, soca, and calypso music
Enjoy a fun-filled day with friends and family, surrounded by Caribbean culture
When: Saturday, September 27
Where: Carroll Park, Baltimore MD
Time: 1pm – 9pm
Come for the food and the wine, stay for the music, and toast to the real Caribbean way! #FestOfFall #CaribbeanWine #Foodie #MusicFestival”
To stay informed and show your enthusiasm, simply respond to the event page as “Going” or “Interested” use the invite feature to make your friends aware!
Let’s make this year’s Fest Of Fall this September one to remember!”
Vending Opportunities are available only @ www.festoffall.com/vending

PLAY IT FORWARD: A BENEFIT FOR RON HOLLOWAY
2025-09-27 18:30 - 23:00 | The Hamilton Live, 600 14th Street N W, Washington, DC, 20005
Jaime and Julie will be playing a couple tunes, and will be hanging all night. This will be a very special night! Click HERE to buy tickets
Performances by Root Boy Slim Allstars, Tommy Lepson, Deanna Bogart, Dan Hovey, Marshall Keys, Brent Mingle, John Zidar, Jim Orr, Johnny Castle, Scott Ambush, Cherie Grasso, Dick Bangham, Gordon Sterling and The People, Sweet Leda, Lil Maceo, Jonathan Sloane, Sunny Trippel, Ashleigh Chevalier, Chris Lee and Rachel Ann Morgan.
Join us for an unforgettable night of music, community, and generosity as we rally around DC music legend and world-renowned saxophonist Ron Holloway. This special benefit concert will feature a rare reunion appearance by The Root Boy Slim Allstars and powerhouse performance by jam band Gordon Sterling and The People, plus surprise guest appearances from Ron’s friends and musical collaborators.
Ron’s soulful saxophone has graced stages around the globe and left an indelible mark on the Washington, DC music scene. You’ve seen him with artists including Gov’t Mule, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Sonny Rollins, Dizzy Gillespie, Little Feat, Melvin Seals & JGB, and more. Now, it’s our turn to give back. 100% of ticket sales will go directly to support Ron Holloway during this challenging time.
Produced by The After Dark Fund and Jenny Langer, this is more than a concert—it’s a celebration of a life dedicated to music and the people who love it.

For any wheelchair or ADA needs, please contact the Box Office in advance of the performance at (202)-787-1000.
Please note that the front row of tables and chairs will be cleared for this show to create a general admission Pit. Be advised that there may be some seated areas where vision of the stage is obstructed.

Ruben Montoya Solo Acoustic
2025-09-27 19:00 - 21:00 | Woodstock Inn, 1415 Woodstock Rd, Woodstock, MD, 21163
Funky Blues Roots Rock!

TALBOT MAYO AND FRIENDS: A RHINESTONE RENDEZVOUS WITH DOLLY & ORIGINALS!
2025-09-27 19:00 - 21:30 | Manor Mill, 2029 Monkton Rd, Monkton, MD, 21111
Get ready for an unforgettable night with Talbot Mayo! Join us for an evening where Talbot will not only pay homage to the legendary Dolly Parton with her heartfelt renditions but also share her own incredible original music.
Talbot’s powerful vocals and genuine stage presence promise to captivate as she weaves between beloved Dolly hits and her unique sound. Plus, she’s bringing along special guest musicians for spontaneous collaborations and even more magic. Don’t miss this blend of classic country charm and modern musical brilliance!
Tickets $22

Making Waves at The Stables Westminster
2025-09-27 21:00 - 2025-09-28 01:00 | The Stables, 452 E Main St, Westminster, Maryland, 21157
Making Waves Rocks THE STABLES!

The New/Next Film Festival
2025-10-02 - 2025-10-06 | The Charles Theatre, 1711 N Charles St, Baltimore, MD
The New/Next Film Festival will host its third edition on Oct. 2-5, 2025 at Baltimore’s historic five-screen Charles Theatre. The festival, presented by Baltimore Public Media, is curated by veteran film programmer Eric Allen Hatch.
“Baltimore Public Media is incredibly proud to bring back the New/Next Film Festival for its third year, further solidifying our commitment to expanding arts and culture in Baltimore and beyond,” said Craig Swagler, Baltimore Public Media’s President and General Manager. “This festival is more than just a celebration of film — it’s a showcase of the bold creativity and diverse storytelling that make our city and region a cultural epicenter. Hosting some of the best independent films from across the state and country, New/Next continues to reflect the spirit, resilience, and artistic excellence of our outstanding community here in Maryland and right here in Baltimore City. We look forward to once again uniting filmmakers, audiences, and artists for this signature event that enriches and elevates our shared cultural experience.”
This announcement builds on the success of New/Next’s remarkable second festival in October 2024, which saw the festival expand its scope to four days. New/Next 2024 presented more than 100 films, hosted by over 200 visiting film directors, cast, and crew members.
This year, filmgoers can look forward to an opening night screening of OBEX followed by an after-party at the Metro Gallery right across the street, happening October 2. On October 4, the organizers have planned a real special Baltimore treat: a special revival screening of the 1985 maximalist action film Commando, guest-curated and introduced by local comedian Stavros Halkias. The festival will close on October 5 with a screening of Natchez and an after-party at Metro Gallery. Individual screening tickets and all-access passes are available here.
Highlights of New/Next’s 2024 edition included the opening night world premiere of Alexi Wasser’s Messy, named one of the year’s best films by John Waters; the world premiere of Jinho Myung’s Softshell, named the best film of the fest in Filmmaker magazine; and the Baltimore premiere of Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat, nominated for Best Documentary Feature Film at the 97th Academy Awards.
New/Next 2024 also featured a film curated and hosted by Victoria Legrand and Alex Scally of Beach House; free-admission community screenings in collaboration with legendary documentarian Sam Pollard; and dozens of short-film world premieres, including new work from Albert Birney and Clara Mamet. In addition, the festival donated 30 All Access Passes to local high school and college film students and offered discounted tickets for neighborhood residents.
“The depth and array of emerging talent on display in our 2024 lineup was the most exciting I’ve ever experienced as a film programmer,” said Hatch, who programmed the Maryland Film Festival from 2007-2018. “I can’t wait to see what discoveries our call for entries yields in 2025.”
A limited number of All Access Passes for this year’s New/Next Film Festival are still available! Get your now… they typically sell out!
More info: newnextfilmfest.com / filmfreeway.com/NewNextFilmFestival
Twitter / Instagram: @NewNextFilmFest

Matt Everhart Project
2025-10-02 20:30 - 23:30 | The Admirals Cup, 1647 Thames St, Baltimore, Maryland, 21231
Matt Everhart of Speakers of the House, Rachel Hall Band and others rocking the upright bass. My favorite!

The Reverend Smackmaster & The Congregation of Funk
2025-10-03 17:00 - 21:00 | Nick’s Fish House, 2600 Insulator Drive, Baltimore, Maryland, 21230
WHO’S READY FOR SOME PUMPKIN-SPICED SMACKMASTER!?
We don’t usually see Nick’s this time of year, but we’re trying it this FRIDAY NIGHT! Come join us for our first fall time show on the deck for your autumnal dose of funk and soul. We got the jammy jams, you bring your dancing shoes… and your layers. 🍂

Ruben Montoya
2025-10-03 18:00 - 21:00 | Independent Brewing, 418 N Main St, Bel Air, MD, 21014

Sweet Leda at The Room at Cedar Grove (LOW TICKETS)
2025-10-03 18:30 - 20:30 | The Room at Cedar Grove, 32882 Cedar Grove Rd, Lewes, DE, 19958
$59 Includes dinner and concert (Beverages can be purchased separately). Powered by Julie Cymek’s sultry, commanding vocals and electrifying stage presence, Sweet Leda knows how to get the party started! In fact, Lou Plaia (co-founder of Reverbnation) describes them as “the highlight of every festival they play.” With its rich blend of new school funk, psychedelic rock, soul and pop, Sweet Leda’s heartfelt original music can best be described as a female-fronted, soul-based, Zeppelin meets Chili Peppers!
Doors Open at 6:00 pm
Gratuity not included
Tickets are non-refundable

Baltimore by Baltimore w/ Outcalls
2025-10-04 - 2025-10-05 | Inner Harbor Stage
Tecla Tesnau is the force behind Ottobar, Baltimore’s longest-running music venue and one of Rolling Stone’s best rock bars in the country. A punk at heart, Tecla brings decades of music magic, from the Sushi Café days to her current reign as Ottobar’s ringleader. This self-proclaimed “carny upbringing” inspired her taste in movies, music, and fashion. Tecla naturally became a huge John Waters fan, leading her to Baltimore as a teenager, where she worked at the beloved Fudgery. And yes, Sysco of Druid Hill fame was Tecla’s first boss. With deep roots in Baltimore’s creative scene, she’s all about championing weird, wild, and wonderful talent.
At the waterfront, Tecla brings a taste of Ottobar with the anarchist energy of Chromafix, the playful surf buzz of Bali Llamas, and the genre-defying brilliance of The Outcalls. Plus, don’t miss the legendary Punk Rock Flea Market, your go-to for hip gear, rare finds, and original art.

Positive Spin
2025-10-04 12:00 - 21:00 | Friendship Park, 3502b Woodsdale Rd, Abingdon, MD, 21009
Join us for a day of live music, good vibes, and celebrating 5 years of positivity at The Turntable Fund – Positive Spin Music Festival!
