This weekend in Baltimore, join the local LGBTQ+ Pride festivities with the annual parade, 5K, performances and other activities.
You can also paddle along the city’s waterfront in the Baltimore Floatilla, celebrate the Maryland Zoo’s 150th anniversary, and watch an adaptation of William Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” with music from David Bowie, Elton John, and Queen.
Check out all of the fun happenings around Baltimore in our weekend events roundup:
Pride Glow and Skate, Thursday, June 11, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Shake & Bake Family Fun Center, 1601 Pennsylvania Ave. Pride is on a roll with this glow-in-the-dark skate party for youth ages 18 and under. There will be music, performances, and more.
Eat, Drink & Learn: ‘Conservation & Cosmos’, Thursday, June 11, 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., Irvine Nature Center. Learn how Irvine determines and implements best management practices for conserving and enhancing their land, and what you can do at home.
Twilight Thursday: Summer Concert Series, Thursday, June 11 through Thursday, August 13, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., Foundry Row. Bring your lawn chairs, relax, and enjoy live performances from local bands.
Interactive Movie Night: The Birdcage, Thursday, June 11, 8 p.m., The Theater at Creative Alliance. Gather with fellow film lovers and experience The Birdcage like never before, with behind-the-scenes insights, trivia, and interactive elements throughout the screening.
Zoomerang, Friday, June 12, 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., Maryland Zoo. Celebrate the Maryland Zoo’s 150th anniversary with a “red tie” gala. There will be gourmet tastings, cocktails and other beverages, live music, DJs, a silent disco, ice sculptures, opportunities to meet animal ambassadors, live cooking demonstrations, a silent auction, and a preview of the zoo’s new red panda habitat. The event is a fundraiser to support the zoo’s animal care and conservation efforts.
Mt. Vernon Block Party, Friday, June 12, 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., 200 West Read St. Celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride in Baltimore’s Mount Vernon neighborhood, with DJs, vendors, and food.
Twilight on the Terrace Gala, Friday, June 12, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., M&T Bank Exchange. Join fellow LGBTQ+ community members and allies for this fundraiser gala for the Pride Center of Maryland. The night will include dinner, performances, awards, cocktails, music, and dancing.
Summer Fridays at The Shops at Kenilworth, Friday, June 12 through Friday, August 14 (excludes Friday, July 3), 10:30 a.m., The Shops at Kenilworth. Enjoy visits from family-friendly organizations, including Irvine Nature Center and Port Discovery.
Verdi’s Rigoletto Conducted by Heyward, Friday, June 12, 7 p.m., Meyerhoff Symphony Hall. This in-concert presentation will feature an all-star cast including Quinn Kelsey (Rigoletto), Raven McMillon (Gilda), Andrew Owens (Duke of Mantua), Peixin Chen (Sparafucile), J’Nai Bridges (Maddalena), Christian Pursell (Count Monterone), and The Washington Chorus.
Midsummer/Bowie Elton Queen, Friday, June 12 through Sunday, June 20, 8 p.m., Elijah’s Park, Baltimore Peninsula. This musical adaptation of Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” will feature the music of David Bowie, Elton John, and Queen. Read more in this Baltimore Fishbowl article.
Baltimore Floatilla, Saturday, June 13, 7 a.m. to 12 p.m., Canton Waterfront Park. Get groovy with a ’70s-themed paddle along Baltimore’s waterfront. The floatilla will travel a 5-mile round trip from Canton Waterfront Park to the Inner Harbor. There will be a live musical performance by a local band aboard Mr. Trash Wheel. The event supports the Waterfront Partnership of Baltimore’s Healthy Harbor Initiative.
Baltimore Pride 5K, Saturday, June 13, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., Druid Hill Park. Just put one foot in front of the other as you run or walk the 4th Annual Pride 5K race.
Baltimore Pride Parade, Saturday, June 13, 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., Charles Street and North Avenue. Celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride as floats, marching bands, community groups, and special guests make their way through the streets of Baltimore.
Pride Festival, Saturday, June 13 (12 p.m. to 9 p.m.) and Sunday, June 14 (12 p.m. to 8 p.m.), Druid Hill Park. Catch live performances, DJs, wellness programming, workshops, vendors, food, and more during this two-day festival celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride in Baltimore.
Black Musical Expression & Memory: A Juneteenth Celebration, Saturday, June 13, 2–4 p.m., The Walters Art Museum. Hosted by singer, vocalist, and creative Black Assets, this immersive sonic experience features live musical contributions from Jabari Exum, a multidisciplinary performance artist, drummer, and movement coach for the Marvel Studios’ “Black Panther”, and Amadou Kouyate, an internationally acclaimed kora and percussion virtuoso. Registration required.
2026 ABC Gala, Saturday, June 13, 5:30 p.m., The Hall! at Maryland Live. Join Associated Black Charities for a celebration of community, courage, and collective impact.
The Second Saturday S#!T Show feat. Jay Szech, Saturday, June 13, doors and happy hour at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m., Ottobar. Join host Mike Quindlen as he celebrates fathers and Father’s Day with stand up comedians Jay Szech, Christopher Lawrence, Mert Wolf, Beranard Williams, and a Surprise Dad.
Summer Eco-Market at The Mill, Sunday, June 13, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Whitehall Mill. Presented by True Chesapeake & Greater Goods, this summer market will feature local environmental organizations, sustainability-focused businesses, and more than 50 local vendors offering art, ceramics, clothing, jewelry, home goods, body care products, and more.
All Good Now, Sunday, June 14, 12 p.m., Merriweather Post Pavilion. Revel in the past and celebrate in the present with Widespread Panic, Claypool Gold featuring Primus, Les Claypool’s Frog Brigade & The Claypool Lennon Delirium, Larkin Poe, The Wood Brothers, Leftover Salmon, Andy Frasco & the U.N., The Main Squeeze
Max Richter with the American Contemporary Music Ensemble, Sunday, June 14, 7 p.m., Meyerhoff Symphony Hall. Max Richter and the American Contemporary Music Ensemble will perform The Blue Notebooks and In A Landscape.
