Charles Street Promenade 2026
Sat. June 6
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Sat. June 6 〰️
Side A Photo courtesy of Neighborhood Design Center
Sat June 6
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Sat June 6 〰️
SAT JUNE 6, 11 AM - 6 PM
Historic Charles Street
~ Alt Art Market ~ GAMfest ~ Live Music ~ Dancing ~ Plein Air Painting
The Charles Street Promenade is a pedestrian takeover of the Historic Charles Street thoroughfare, which will be free of vehicular traffic from Saratoga Street to North Avenue. This beloved event transforms the Historic Charles Street thoroughfare into a vibrant pedestrian-friendly zone, featuring one-day-only sidewalk sales, live music, tours, street food and more. Whether you come on foot, by bike, with your little ones, or furry friends, there's something for everyone!
1600 Block ‘The Bridge’
GAM[fest] 2026
## Games | Art | Music
Play your favorite videogames on a gigantic 5 story LED billboard!
Grab the controller and play your favorite old-school videogames on a billboard
Tabletop/card demonstrations
Live art drawing on the board
Live videogame music
Side A Photo courtesy of Neighborhood Design Center
1700 Block
Alt Art Market x Station North feat. Babe Beans Coffee Truck
Alt Art Market features over 30 local artists, makers, and small businesses
11 AM - 6 PM
Metro Baltimore Presents: Tom Barbee Opening Reception for "Hardcore For Hardcore”
A cross cultural mash up of Punk and Hardcore photography intertwined with Queer culture, reflecting Tom’s lifetime involved in all scenes. The pieces are "crude, slightly lewd, and unapologetic. Enjoy.”, according to the artist, themselves. Stop in and get a glimpse into the raw energy that is an ever present part of their world.
12 PM - 5 PM | Free/All Ages
Red Thorn Tattoo | 1731 Maryland Ave.
Walk-ins and Appointments available. Specializing in a wide range of styles from traditional to fineline, ensuring every tattoo is as unique as the person wearing it.
12 PM -10 PM
Baltimore Improv Group Comedy Shows
7:00 PM // Law & Order: Special Improv Unit
8:00 PM // BIG Time with MSNBC Political Anaylist Jason Johnson
9:00 PM // Holy Sh!t Improv (Special Show)
$10 TICKETS
Side A Photo courtesy of Neighborhood Design Center
1800 Block
Alt Art Market x Station North feat. Babe Beans Coffee Truck
Alt Art Market features over 30 local artists, makers, and small businesses
11 AM - 6 PM
Live Music & Dancing
11 AM - 2 PM: Trinidad & Tobago Baltimore Steel Orchestra - steel drums
3 PM - 6 PM: Sheritta “Love” Harris - jazz, R&B, blues
Schuler School of Fine Arts Exhibition + Plein Air | 7 East Lafayette Avenue
Travel to the historic landmark where Hans Schuler, Baltimore’s renowned sculptural monument maker, made his work. Tour the historic building and view the student exhibition.
2 PM - 5:30 PM
Aziza PE&CE x SNF Parkway Theatre
A Baltimore-based youth development organization using fashion, arts, music, entrepreneurship, and education to empower marginalized and underserved youth.
Partners
The Charles Street Promenade is made possible by Baltimore Development Corporation, the University of Baltimore, APG Federal Credit Union, Downtown Partnership of Baltimore, Charles Street Development, Midtown Community Benefits District, Mount Vernon Place Conservancy, Central Baltimore Partnership, Metro Baltimore, Downtown Rise, and Baltimore Dept. of Transportation