Baltimore

The Maryland Center for Veterans Education and Training, Inc. (MCVET) – the nation’s premier program for helping homeless veterans and veterans in need heal and achieve independence, self-sufficiency and permanent housing – invites the community to commemorate Veterans Day in a meaningful way.

The Red Devils – a 501 (c) (3) organization based in Baltimore whose mission is to fund services that improve the quality of life for breast cancer patients and their families – will kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a new signature event.

Celebrating its 20th anniversary, The Arc Baltimore’s Art in the Round presented by Scientific Plant Service will once again be a virtual event this year.

The annual art exhibit and fund-raising auction, which showcases the talent and artistry of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, will be held virtually on Friday, October 22, beginning at 7 p.m.

The Columbia Festival of the Arts in collaboration with the Downtown Columbia Arts and Culture Commission and Merriweather District hosts a dance party series.

Stompin’ The Blues by energizing the body through dance at an exciting and FREE dance party series in Merriweather District’s Color Burst Park featuring local and regional artists ranging from Go-Go, Swing, Jazz, Hip-Hop and Salsa. Select events in the series will feature dance instructors during the performances.

Books in Bloom Literary Festival returns to Columbia with an in-person experience at Color Burst Park!

About this event

Books in Bloom is returning to Columbia, MD for its fifth year! This year, the progressive book festival will be headlined by Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter and creator of the landmark 1619 Project, Nikole Hannah-Jones.

Register to join us for the free one-day outdoor festival full of author readings, children's activities, a pop-up bookstore by Busboys & Poets, and more.

DETAILS

Who makes the best crab cakes and crab soup in Maryland? You decide at this culinary extravaganza.

Approximately 10 restaurants and caterers – including Al’s Seafood, Turner’s Beltway Bistro, Chesapeake Celebrations Catering, Dorina's Kitchen, Food by Fire Catering and Murraydine Catering – will compete for the prestigious title.