This week I did a post about meeting new people when you are over 30 and how it’s hard to find those who share the same interest as you. Over 600 people requested the link and thought it was a good idea yet the real issue is getting people to actually push the button to attend.

If you are wanting to go somewhere where others are wanting to make friends…this is the place. Starting with Catonsville and Bowie here.

The goal is to have a few dinners for all and then start having themes like moms, couples, 50+, etc. I see this being big in Maryland but I need people to take the first step and come out to support the cause, I know it’s hard stepping out of your comfort zone but if we want to have true connection…it’s a must.

👨‍👩‍👧 FAMILY & ALL AGES

🍤 Aug 28–30 | Baltimore Summer Food Festival | West Shore Park, Baltimore, MD
Three days of Maryland seafood, food trucks, artisan desserts, live cooking demos & waterfront music at the Inner Harbor. 10am–7pm.

🦀 Aug 28–30 | Charm City Food Festival | Rash Field Park, Baltimore, MD
Crab cakes, pit beef, chef demos & cooking competitions along the Inner Harbor. 10am–7pm.

🥢 Aug 29–30 | Ekiben Night Market | 1500 Thames St, Fells Point, Baltimore, MD
Snacks, drinks, music & art in Fells Point — kids 12 & under get in free.

📚 Aug 29 | The Annual Authors & Art Festival | Reginald F. Lewis Museum, Baltimore, MD
A celebration of authors and visual artists. 2–8pm.

🎨 Aug 29 | LaurelKids Summer Series | Laurel Shopping Center, Laurel, MD
Firefighter-themed canvas painting for kids led by local artist Angie O'Neal — includes a free Firehouse Subs kids' meal.

🌸 Aug 29–30 | 7th Annual Flower Festival at Summers Farm | Middletown, Frederick County, MD
Wander through 35+ varieties of sunflowers, wildflowers, cosmos & zinnias — includes 6 free blooms with admission, wagon ride, 45+ farm attractions, live music & local beer and wine. The perfect last weekend of summer. $19.95–$23.95.

🌍 Aug 29 | 6th Annual African Heritage Festival | Laurel Park Racetrack, Laurel, MD
The DMV's largest family-friendly African cultural celebration — music, food, art, fashion & community connections. 12–6pm. ✅ FREE with RSVP

🐱 Aug 30 | Baltimore KittyCon | Baltimore Museum of Industry, Baltimore, MD
A cat-lover convention hosted by BARCS Animal Shelter. Noon–4pm.

🧺 Aug 30 | CHICNIC — Charm City Picnic | Canton Waterfront Park, Baltimore, MD
A stylish elevated picnic on the waterfront — food trucks, cash bars & photo ops. Chic attire preferred. 2–8pm.

🍷 ADULTS ONLY (21+)

🎷 Aug 29 | 2026 Maryland Summer Music Festival | Jim Rouse Theatre, Columbia, MD
GRAMMY winner Avery*Sunshine headlines alongside smooth jazz artist Kevin Jackson & Maryland's finest talent. Doors 6pm, show 7pm.

💃 Aug 29–30 | Soullfully Creative Dance & Shop After Dark | Vulcan Blazers Inc, Baltimore, MD
Dancing, local vendor shopping & complimentary food — open bar 8–9pm, cash bar after. 8pm–midnight.

😂 Aug 29 | You Know What's Funny? Comedy Series | The Assembly Room, Baltimore, MD
Dinner-and-drinks comedy starring Chicago's Damon Williams with Baltimore's own Ala Bama & Smirf. 21+ 2 drink minimum, doors 8pm.

🌕 Aug 29 | Full Moon Bonfire | Maryland (Sacred House MD)
A sacred full moon bonfire experience

☕ Aug 29 | DC Cafe Love on the Clock: Speed Dating | Yours Cafe, Washington, DC
3-minute rotating dates with free drinks & snacks for singles 25+. 5–7pm.

🎂 Aug 29 | Cake + Sip After Dark | 32 S Calvert St, Baltimore, MD
Playful adult-themed cake decorating with cocktails & cheeky bites. 21+ ID required, doors 8pm. $160/person.

🖼️ Aug 29 | Black Girl Art Show DC | Gaylord National Resort, Oxon Hill, MD
150+ Black women artists, immersive installations & live performances for 2,000+ attendees. 3–9pm.

👠 Aug 30 | Beginner Heels Class | 410 York Rd, Towson, MD
Michael Jackson-themed heels class with floorwork, technique & choreography. 18+ 2:30–4pm.