Baltimore

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.

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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.

Four Artists. Four Days. September 9th - 12th in downtown Columbia, MD.

Bolder, brighter, and better than ever. Merriweather District’s Artist-in-Residence program presents HUEPHORIA: a fully immersive art exhibition fusing sound, culture, and performance.

Four Artists. Four Days. September 9th - 12th in downtown Columbia, MD.

Bolder, brighter, and better than ever. Merriweather District’s Artist-in-Residence program presents HUEPHORIA: a fully immersive art exhibition fusing sound, culture, and performance.

Four Artists. Four Days. September 9th - 12th in downtown Columbia, MD.

Bolder, brighter, and better than ever. Merriweather District’s Artist-in-Residence program presents HUEPHORIA: a fully immersive art exhibition fusing sound, culture, and performance.

Baltimore’s End of Summer Celebration at the Inner Harbor sponsored by the Mayor and City of Baltimore, supported by the Waterfront Partnership, and produced by The Baltimore Office of Promotion & Arts will feature Baltimore’s hottest DJ spinning a variety of hits throughout the evening that’s sure to have the entire family dancing along the Inner Harbor Promenade. There may also be street performers and activities in partnership with Waterfront Partnership & Downtown Partnership.