Baltimore residents have a packed weekend of cultural, musical and family‑focused events from Thursday, September 24 through Sunday, September 27. Highlights include a Christian music concert, a major comic‑book convention and several festivals celebrating the city’s diverse heritage.
Music and Faith
Christian singer‑songwriter Anne Wilson opens her STARS Tour stop at Lyric Baltimore on Thursday, September 24. Doors open at 6 p.m.; the show begins at 7 p.m.
Live Music Series
The Simone Baron Quartet returns to Mount Vernon Place on Thursday, September 24, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. as part of the Summer in the Squares series.
Food and Culture Festivals
The Avena Maryland Italian Festival runs Friday through Sunday at Ripken Stadium in Aberdeen, offering live music, carnival rides, authentic Italian cuisine, wine seminars and craft vendors.
Saturday, September 26, the Children’s African Festival at the Sankofa Children’s Museum provides drumming workshops, a fashion show and African dance performances for kids.
The 24th‑annual Pigtown Festival takes place on Washington Boulevard, featuring pig races, DJ sets, live music, food, drinks and over 70 arts‑and‑crafts vendors.
Comic‑Con and Pop‑Culture
Baltimore Comic‑Con returns Friday through Sunday at the Baltimore Convention Center, marking its 27th year. The convention runs 1‑7 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.–7 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Sunday. Kids 10 and under enter free with a paid adult ticket.
Special Performances
The Sainted Trap Choir performs at Lyric Baltimore on Friday, September 25, presenting “The Evolution of Jazz: The Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong Songbook,” blending gospel, jazz standards, trap and contemporary Black music.
Jazz vocalist Samara Joy joins the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra for a gala at Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall on Saturday, September 26, at 8 p.m.
Family‑Friendly Activities
Ottobar celebrates its 29th anniversary on Friday, September 25, with performances by War on Women, Ted Leo, Rye Coalition and Sleepytime Trio.
Breakfast with the Elephants offers a buffet‑style morning at the Maryland Zoo’s Elephant Exhibit on Saturday, September 26, from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
The Lauraville Fair returns Saturday, September 26, at 4100 Harford Road, featuring vendors, live music and community gathering for its 40th anniversary.
The Baltimore Rhythm Festival on Saturday, September 26, at 1600 Guilford Ave. showcases local, national and international talent across two stages, with workshops for musicians of all skill levels.
Spacehog performs at Baltimore Soundstage on Saturday, September 26, as part of their 2026 tour.
Unique Experiences
National Ghost Hunting Day takes place Saturday, September 26, at the Lord Baltimore Hotel. The Baltimore Paranormal Society leads a ghost hunt, with 100 % of ticket sales supporting The Franciscan Center, a local nonprofit.
Adults 21 and older can attend the “Grown Up Field Trip: Beetlejuice” at the Maryland Science Center on Friday, September 25, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., featuring a planetarium show and craft beer tasting.
Marketplace and Vinyl
The Baltimore Record Bazaar returns Sunday, September 27, at Peabody Heights Brewery, offering vinyl, tapes, CDs, books, comics and vintage memorabilia.
Original reporting: Baltimore Fishbowl — read the source article.
