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Hey Baltimore! 👋

Happy almost-September, Charm City! The last weekend of August is packed with reasons to get out of the house — from a free DIY music fest to an anniversary block party to the most adorable Sunday afternoon event you’ll hear about all year. Plus, school is back in session and the State Fair is rolling through Timonium. Let’s get into it!

🗓️ This Week’s Events

Subscape 2026
📅 Friday–Sunday, August 28–30  |  🕐 All Weekend  |  📍 Current Space & Le Mondo, Baltimore
A free, all-ages DIY music festival celebrating the best of Baltimore’s underground scene — hardcore, indie, punk, metal, and more. No ticket needed, just show up and support local. Learn more →

Breakfast with the Rhinos
📅 Saturday, August 29  |  🕐 9:00–10:30 AM  |  📍 Maryland Zoo, Druid Hill Park
Start your Saturday morning with a behind-the-scenes breakfast alongside the rhinos at the Zoo’s Watering Hole. Learn from keepers, enjoy a morning meal, and get closer to these incredible animals than you ever thought possible.

Love Groove Festival (10th Anniversary!)
📅 Saturday, August 29  |  🕐 Noon–8:00 PM  |  📍 Point Park, Baltimore
A decade of good vibes! The Love Groove Festival celebrates its 10th year with live music from local bands and DJs, interactive art installations, and a stunning gallery of sculptures by Baltimore artists. All day, all love. Learn more →

Ekiben Night Market
📅 Saturday–Sunday, August 29–30  |  🕐 Evening  |  📍 1500 Thames Street, Fells Point
Ekiben brings the community together at this outdoor night market in Fells Point — local food, drinks, art, music, and that unmistakable Baltimore energy. A weekend double-header!

Baltimore KittyCon
📅 Sunday, August 30  |  🕐 Noon–4:00 PM  |  📍 Baltimore Museum of Industry, South Baltimore
The most adorable event of the weekend: meet adoptable cats, browse local vendors, enjoy food and drinks, and get crafty. Whether you adopt or just visit, you’re going to leave smiling. Learn more →

Kacey Musgraves with Flatland Cavalry
📅 Saturday, September 5  |  🕐 Doors Open 7:00 PM  |  📍 CFG Bank Arena, Downtown Baltimore
Already have your tickets? This one’s just around the corner — Kacey Musgraves brings her show to Baltimore next weekend. Grab your boots.

📰 Baltimore News Bites

• School’s Back! Baltimore City Public Schools kicked off the new school year on Monday, August 24 — and for the first time in a decade, a new CEO welcomed the district’s 75,000 students back to class. Here’s to a great year!
• Maryland State Fair Returns: The 145th edition of the Maryland State Fair is underway in Timonium through Labor Day weekend. Think rides, livestock shows, horse racing, fried food, and all the classic fair fun you love.
• Food Alert: Old Line Eats, the beloved Maryland-themed food truck, is opening a brick-and-mortar restaurant in Crofton. If you’ve never had their food, now’s your chance to make the drive.

Until next Thursday…

Baltimore, you’ve got one more summer weekend in you — make it count. Whether you’re hitting Subscape, hanging with adoptable cats, or just grabbing a bite at the Night Market, get out there and enjoy your city. We’ll see you back here next week with more of the best Charm City has to offer.

— The Bmore This Week Team