LGBTQ+ events span the entire month of June, but this weekend is Baltimore’s official turn in the spotlight with the city’s Pride parade and other activities.
In addition to Pride, residents and visitors can also enjoy fresh lavender at the Lavender Festival, Greek food and culture at the St. Nicholas Greek Folk Festival, and more.
Check it all out in our weekend events roundup:
Twilight Thursdays: Foundry Row Summer Concert Series, Thursday, June 12 through Thursday, August 14, Foundry Row. Foundry Row’s weekly summer concert series is back, featuring performances from top local bands and a beer and wine garden, presented by Mama’s On The Half Shell Owings Mills.
Greek Folk Festival, Thursday, June 12, through Sunday, June 15, 701 Ponca St. Enjoy four days of Greek food, drinks, music, and culture at the St. Nicholas Greek Folk Festival.
Friday Night Live: Summer Concert Series, Friday, June 13 through Friday, August 22, 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Hunt Valley Towne Centre. Enjoy live music from your favorite local bands every Friday on the upper deck between California Pizza Kitchen and Sammy’s Trattoria.
The Legwarmers, Friday, June 13, 7 p.m., The Recher. Relive the 80s with The Legwarmers: The Ultimate 80s Tribute Band. With more moves than a Rubik’s Cube, the Legwarmers take the stage like it’s prom night in a John Hughes movie.
Morphing Grid, Friday, June 13, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Motor House. A Future House, R&B, and video game party. The event will showcase a dynamic mix of games, visuals, comics, manga, and music throughout the night, all brought to you by the MorphingGridRadio team. Held the second Friday of every month. For more information, click this link.
Flea Market, Saturday, June 14, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Hiss United Methodist Church (8700 Harford Road). Find a new treasure among someone else’s old items at this flea market.
Pride Parade, Saturday, June 14, parade begins at 11 a.m., route starts at Charles Street and North Avenue. Cheer on floats, drag royalty, community organizations, marching bands, and other parade participants in this celebration of LGBTQ+ past, present, and future. The parade will be followed by a block party from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. from Charles Street and 29th Street.
Spring Cleaning Art Market, Saturday, June 14, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., Peabody Heights Brewery. An art market filled with affordable original works from 45 Maryland and surrounding area artists, with all pieces priced at $250 or lower. Artists clean out their studios, you get a great deal! There’s live jazz, yummy food, and great community. Produced by Good Company, the event is free and open to the public. Read more about it in this Baltimore Fishbowl article.
Checkerspot 7th Anniversary, Saturday, June 14, 12 p.m. to 10 p.m., Checkerspot Brewing Co. Checkerspot Brewing is turning 7 and they’re inviting the community to celebrate with music, beer and food throughout the day. The musical lineup includes Grayson Moon (2-4 p.m.), Baltimore Twilighters Marching Band (5 p.m.), Odelia Elliot (6-8 p.m.), DJ Mudbone (8-10 p.m.). Checkerspot will be releasing Zeven, a Dutch Küyt. They will also serve wine on tap, seltzer, non-alcoholic beer and food.
Sarah Millican, Saturday, June 14, doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m., Lyric Baltimore. If you were (or are) a “late bloomer,” you’ll love comedian Sarah Millican, who will perform in Baltimore as part of her “Late Bloomer” tour.
Lavender Fest, Saturday, June 14 and Sunday, June 15, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Star Bright Farm. Bring out the whole family — leashed furry friends included — for a day of food, tractor rides, live music, barn market shopping, and fun.
Associated Black Charities 2025 Gala: 40 Years of Triumph and Truth, Saturday, June 14, VIP reception 5:30 p.m., general reception 6 p.m., The Hall at Live! Casino. Join Associated Black Charities for a black tie event, featuring a live performance from Raheem DeVaughn and celebrating ABC’s leading ladies: Mary Demory, Donna Jones Baker, Barbara Blount-Armstrong, and Diane Bell-McKoy.
The Second Saturday S#!T Show feat. Josh Kuderna, Saturday, June 14, doors and happy hour 7 p.m., show 8 p.m., Ottobar. Join host Mike Quindlen as he welcomes headliner Josh Kuderna; featured comedians Chris Lawrence, Kasey Nicholson, Dark Mark (Mark Joyner), and Eric Dadourian; and special guest Manny Allbritton.
Pride in the Park, Sunday, June 15, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., Druid Hill Park, 900 Druid Park Lake Drive. Over in northwest Baltimore, the Pride festivities continue at Druid Hill Park with live performances, DJ sets, art, games, photo ops, giveaways, community vendors, food trucks, and fun for the whole family (pets included).
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