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Hey Baltimore! 👋

Happy Thursday, Charm City! Summer is winding down but Baltimore is absolutely not slowing up — this week is packed with Orioles baseball, live comedy, salsa dancing, local theater, and some seriously delicious new spots to check out. Whether you’re heading to the ballpark, catching a show, or just exploring the neighborhood, there’s something for everyone this week. Let’s get into it!

🗓️ This Week’s Events

Orioles vs. New York Yankees
📅 Thursday, August 20  |  🕐 6:35 PM  |  📍 Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Downtown Baltimore
The Yanks are in town and Camden Yards is the place to be tonight. Grab your orange and black and root the Birds on — there’s nothing quite like a summer evening at the ballpark. Get tickets →

Orioles vs. Tampa Bay Rays
📅 Friday, August 21  |  🕐 7:15 PM  |  📍 Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Downtown Baltimore
Baseball continues Friday as the O’s take on the Rays. Make it a weekend series and soak up those last days of summer baseball before September arrives.

STEVE-O: Crash and Burn Tour
📅 August 20–22  |  🕐 Check venue for times  |  📍 Baltimore Area Venue
The one and only Steve-O brings his all-new Crash and Burn Tour to Baltimore, featuring never-before-seen footage, outrageous stories, and the kind of untamed humor you’d expect from a Jackass legend. Not for the faint of heart — but guaranteed to be a memorable night.

Sunset Salsa
📅 Friday, August 21  |  🕐 11:00 PM  |  📍 321 E Cromwell St, Baltimore
Late-night vibes at Sunset Salsa — grab a partner (or find one on the dance floor) and sway the night away. One of those only-in-Baltimore late-night gems.

10X10X10 Theater — Fells Point Corner Theatre
📅 This Week  |  📍 Fells Point Corner Theatre, 251 S. Ann St, Fells Point
Ten short plays, ten local playwrights, ten Baltimore performers — and the audience picks the winner. This is the kind of homegrown, community-driven theater that makes Baltimore’s arts scene so special. Buy a ticket, cast your vote, and support local storytellers. Learn more →

Love Groove Festival
📅 Ongoing through late August  |  📍 Baltimore
The 10th-annual Love Groove Festival is live this month, featuring experimental pianist Robert Glasper, rising rapper Saba, Baltimore’s own Grammy Award-winning D.K. The Punisher, and DJs Styles Bond and Tromac. A celebration of Black music and Baltimore culture — don’t sleep on it.

📰 Baltimore News Bites

• Storm Watch: The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for the Baltimore region today, August 20. Strong to severe storms are expected along the I-95 corridor before rush hour — check forecasts and plan your commute accordingly.
• New Eats in Federal Hill: Toasty Corner has officially opened in Federal Hill, specializing in elevated grilled cheese sandwiches, soups, and nostalgic café-style bites. Perfect for a cozy late-summer lunch.
• Officer Recovery: Baltimore County Police Officer Paul Catalfamo left inpatient rehabilitation this week, more than two months after being shot in the head while on duty. A reminder of the sacrifices made by our local first responders — wishing him continued healing.

Until next Thursday…

Baltimore, you never disappoint. From the ballpark to the dance floor to the theater stage, this city is alive and buzzing — and we love documenting every bit of it. Get out there, explore, and keep supporting local. We’ll see you next Thursday with another round of the best Charm City has to offer.

— The Bmore This Week Team