Things to do in Baltimore, Aug. 2-8
Enjoy a festival that celebrates the arts, go see a SNL actress/comedian do standup, walk or run for a good cause, cheer on your favorited pro wrestler or listen to a country music star in concert.
Ongoing: ARTSCAPE
Bask in different forms of the arts at the 40th annual Artscape at locations along Mount Royal Avenue, North Chares Street and North Howard Street this weekend. The free outdoor festival features concerts, visual arts, comedy, literature, films and more. Headliners performing at the Main Stage at Mount Royal Station include the Queen of Funk Chaka Khan, the Queen of Percussion Sheila E. and Al Anderson lead guitarsit for Bob Marley and the Wailers. Food and drink options can be found nearby along Mount Vernon and Station North. Festival hours are Friday 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Artscape is sponsored by the Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts and the city of Baltimore. artscape.org
Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Friday: Sarah Sherman
Saturday Night Live cast member Sarah Sherman brings her surreal and body-horror brand of comedy to “Sarah Squirm: Live + In The Flesh” (Ages 18 & Over) to Rams Head Live!, 20 Market Place. Sherman has been on SNL for three seasons and co-starred with Adam Sandler in the Netflix film, “You Are SO Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah.” Ticket prices start at $41.66. ramsheadlive.com/events/detail/569834
Friday 7 p.m.
Saturday: Casey Cares 5K Run/1-Mile Walk
Get a good workout and help a good cause at Casey Cares Foundation’s 15th Annual 5K Run/1-Mile Walk at the Maryland Zoo, 1 Safari Place. Racers and walkers will get a T-shirt, race bib and finisher medal. Registration fees are $43.40 for adults and $11.60 for children eight and under. caseycares.org/events/5k-runwalk
Saturday 8 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
Monday: ‘WWE Monday Night RAW’
Grab a seat for all the high-flying, trash-talking action at “WWE Monday Night RAW” at CFG Bank Arena, 201 W. Baltimore St.. Featured superstars include Jey Uso, Damian Priest, Liv Morgan, Lyra Valkyria and others. Ticket prices start at $55. wwe.com/events/results/all-events/all-dates/40.800/-73.970/new%20york,%20NY,%20USA/US
Monday 7 p.m.
Thursday: Dierks Bentley
Give a listen to songs off this country star’s 10th studio album at Dierks Bentley— Gravel & Gold Tour at Merriweather Post Pavilion. Bentley is known for such songs as “What Was I Thinkin’,” “Free and Easy (Down the Road I Go),” “Drunk on a Plane,” “Beers on Me,” and more. Ticket prices range from $46 to $126. merriweathermusic.com/
Thursday 7 p.m.
