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Hey Locals! 👋🏽
Shout out to all 12,000 of you opening this every week — I genuinely appreciate you being a part of this journey. I'm fresh off vacation, the kids are almost back in school, and the DMV still has some serious summer left in it. Let's make the most of it.
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🍽️ Mystery Dinners are HERE!
So last week I had a poll for where we should hold our first Dine with a Stranger Event and PG County came in first and Baltimore County came in second! The response was overwhelming and I am so excited to make this happen.
How Somewhere with a Local Works:
Fill out a 2-minute questionnaire, get matched with 5 people who share your vibe and restaurant preferences, and show up ready for a night out at a local spot. No awkward setups. No pressure. Just good food, good conversation, and the kind of connection you can only find when you put your phone down and actually show up. Plus an optional game because I don’t do boring!
After dinner there's an after party where you mix and mingle with everyone who attended a dinner that night. Think of it as the best networking event you've ever been to — except nobody calls it networking.
Spots are limited for both dates. First come, first served.
🗓️ Baltimore County — September 3rd
🗓️ PG County — September 10th
P.S. Don't want to come alone? Bring a guest — just mark it off on the form. I'll be at the after party both nights so come say hi. I genuinely cannot wait to meet you.
PG County
👨👩👧 FAMILY & ALL AGES
🎨 Aug 18 | Black Artist Fair | Shake & Bake Family Fun Center, Baltimore, MD
Connect Black creatives to resources — free headshots, free food & free resources for Black artists in Baltimore. ✅ FREE
🍔 Aug 21 | The Big Flavor Foodie Fest | National Harbor, MD
A massive food festival at National Harbor — big flavors, local vendors & waterfront vibes.
🎵 Aug 21 | Liberty Live | Baltimore, MD
A live music community celebration —bring your own chair and come enjoy outside
🎒 Aug 22 | Neuro Ready: Back-to-School Giveaway | Baltimore, MD
Free backpacks & school supplies for neurodivergent students with Autism, ADHD & related needs. Registration required, supplies limited. 10am–1pm. ✅ FREE
🖤 Aug 22 | The Black Frederick Festival | Frederick, MD
A celebration of Black culture, art, music & community in the heart of Frederick.
😂 Aug 22 | The Playground: Family-Friendly Comedy | Highwire Center, Baltimore, MD
Clean comedy the whole family can enjoy at Baltimore's favorite improv space.
🧵 Aug 22 | SewSlick Kids Night Out | Baltimore, MD
A parent drop-off creative sewing experience for kids — drop them off and enjoy a night out!
🍷 ADULTS ONLY (21+)
🕹️ Aug 20 | Washington DC Singles Event: Arcade Night (Ages 25–45) | Silver Spring, MD
Arcade games, singles, ages 25–45 — a fun low-key way to meet people and actually have a good time doing it.
⛺ Aug 21 | Crankin Campout Weekend | Harford County, MD
A full weekend camping experience — music, outdoor fun & good people under the stars. Tickets required.
👩💼 Aug 21 | 12th Annual Ubiquitous Women's Expo | Baltimore, MD
12 years of empowering women — vendors, speakers, networking & community. Check link for details.
🎲 Aug 21 | Board Game Speed Dating — Nepenthe Brewing Co. (Ages 25–39) | Baltimore, MD
Board games + speed dating at one of Baltimore's best breweries — ages 25–39. Tickets required.
🍽️ Aug 22 | Flights of Flavor: A Bmore Made with Pride Supper Club Experience | Baltimore, MD
An elevated supper club experience celebrating Baltimore's best local chefs and flavors. Tickets required.
🖤 Aug 22 | Black Love Trivia Game Night | Owings Mills, MD
Black love themed trivia — test your knowledge, win prizes & meet your people. Tickets required.
🎶 Aug 22 | A Night of Motown Memories! Fundraiser | Frederick, MD
A Motown tribute fundraiser evening — classic hits, good company & a great cause. Tickets required.
💃 Aug 22 | Go-Go Fitness | Washington, DC
A Go-Go music fitness class in DC — get your workout in while vibing to DMV's signature sound. Tickets required.
🎵 Aug 22 | 12th Annual Chuck Brown Day | Washington, DC
An annual celebration honoring the Godfather of Go-Go — live music, community & DC culture. ✅ FREE
🃏 Aug 22 | Family Feud: Men vs. Women — The Rematch | Baltimore, MD
Survey says — come ready to compete! A hilarious live Family Feud showdown between the men and the women. Tickets required.
Thanks for being one of the 12,000 Locals. Now stop scrolling and go do something. That's what this list is for.
Hope to See You……. Somewhere Local!
Lisa Summers
Disclaimer: I do not host any of these events or have any affiliation with them.
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