Find out what's happening in Baltimore in May 2008. Look here for Baltimore-area event information on concerts, theater, lectures, films, festivals, Mother's Day and more.
Baltimore Orioles
Getty/Doug Pensinger
Home games in May:
- 4/29-5/1 - Rays
- 5/13-14 - Red Sox
- 5/16-18 - Nationals
- 5/26-28 - Yankees
- 5/30-6/1 - Red Sox Full 2008 schedule and discounts
Maps: Finding Our Place in the World
Walters Art Museum and Newberry Library
Walters Art Museum
Major map exhibit at the Walters explores maps as an art form, a science and a part of everyday life. The exhibition includes everything from works by Leonardo da Vinci to the first map of the United States as annotated for the Treaty of Paris. But it also expands the definition of a map to include African scuptures and images from Hubble Telecope.
Preakness Week
Middleton Evans
Of course, nowadays Preakness Week seems a misnomer. The celebrations that lead up to the Preakness Stakes go on for two weeks now. But Preakness Fortnight just wouldn't sound as good.
Free Summer Concerts
Get ready for music under the stars! While some of the free concert series in Baltimore don't start until June, these kick off in May: Plus there's also the Preakness concerts!Bike Jam
May 24Patterson Park
Biking festival highlights include recreation rides, men's and women's races, stunt shows, kids events and helmet giveaways, live music, food and beer.
These events have already occurred.
Maryland Film Festival
Bryan Bedder/Getty
May 1-4
Charles Theatre, MICA, Unversity of Baltimore
The city's annual cinematic celebration takes over the Charles Theatre's five screen but also spreads to MICA and University of Baltimore campuses. Barry Levinson is opening night host of the festival, which includes shorts, documentaries and narrative films.
Kinetic Sculpture Race
David Kone
Opening ceremonies at the American Visionary Art Museum at 9:30 a.m.
A wacky display of art on wheels and in water, the Kinetic Sculpture Race, an annual event in Baltimore, makes its way from the AVAM through the Inner Harbor. It makes a stop at the Canton waterfront for a dip in the bay then up to Patterson Park and back through downtown ending at the museum.
Baltimore Flowermart
Mount Vernon
Indulge in spring fever at this blossom bazaar. For 90 years, this flower fiesta has showcased flora, arts, crafts and antiques. Pick up gardening tips at the plant clinics, or get a little silly with floral hats and contests for costumed pets.
