May 21-28 2026
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Hey Locals! 👋🏽
The holiday weekend is here…. Are you ready to chill or grill?
Since the weather won’t be too hot yet, a perfect idea is checking out Baltimore’s newest gaming spot, Sandbox VR, and trying one of their 10 immersive games.
We played the Squid Game experience and honestly felt like we were really there.. Side note: I lost this round but I’m not losing next time 😂.
See what to expect ⬇️ as this was the perfect date night but next time we will bring friends for more fun. 📍 720 Aliceanna St, Suite A, Baltimore, MD 21202 (Harbor East)
What to Expect This Edition:
🕹️ Sandbox VR is opening in Baltimore Friday!
🏊♀️ Pool season is HERE — Here's where to go
📍 Somewhere in Maryland — Can you guess this spot?
🎧 Ever wanted to DJ? There's a spot in Baltimore for that
🍽️ Would you attend a social dinner with strangers? Let me know on the poll
Visit Baltimore is trying to get tourist to see the other side of Baltimore with their new campaign called B-Side or Baltimore Records. Just like old-school records had an A-side and hidden gems on the B-side, this campaign is all about showing people another side of Baltimore. Hear the new B-Side Anthem here.
Lastly, I’ve gotten a ton of messages from people looking for more solo-friendly things to do, so I’m thinking about starting a social dining club.. How it works is you will take a quick personality quiz and based on the results, they choose 5 other people and the restaurant where you will have dinner (your new dining friends). Would you actually do something like this? If I get enough yes votes, we will start in July.
Let me know in the poll at the end of this newsletter. Now on to the good stuff!
Many people ask, ‘Is being an influencer really a job? Does it help businesses?
Check out this feature on WBAL TV where I share some behind the scenes on what takes to do this full time as a career. Watch the full segment here.
Best Pools This Season
Pendry Baltimore
💛 THE SPLURGE POOLS (Adult Vibes, Day Passes & Events)
Pendry Baltimore — Fells Point The most glamorous pool situation in Baltimore. Perched on Recreation Pier with panoramic harbor views, poolside bar, full food menu, and frozen cocktails. Pool passes are available Monday–Thursday only for outside guests, 10am–6pm, limited quantities. Weekends are for hotel guests only — so if you want in, plan for a weekday. Book directly at Pendry Hotels
Four Seasons Baltimore — Inner Harbor Rooftop infinity-edge pool with sweeping Inner Harbor views, adults-only Harbour Terrace with hot tub, and a Summer Cookout Series on the rooftop. For non-hotel guests, pool access is by appointment only Monday–Thursday, with a minimum spend of $320 via the Sol-to-Go spa + pool package. It's a splurge but a full experience — massage included, then 3 hours poolside. Four Seasons Details or Video Recap Here
Raw & Refined Select Adult Pool Party events throughout the season — not a daily pass situation, this is ticketed events with a vibe. Follow them for upcoming dates and keep an eye on their event calendar. Video Recap Here
Tiki Lee's Dock Bar — Sparrows Point, MD - Tiki Lee's has made their Pool Deck exclusive to their boating community — it's a VIP membership for boat owners only but pretty cool. Tikileesdockbar
Beaver Dam Swimming Club - is located in Cockeysville, MD. It covers about 30 acres. It’s known for our fresh water quarry and our rope swing. Come spend a fun-filled day swimming in either one of the two pools (up to 5' deep) or, for STRONG SWIMMERS, the quarry (average depth 40'). Beaver Dam Swimming Info. Video Recap
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💙 FREE & AFFORDABLE POOLS (Family Friendly)
Baltimore City Parks Pools — 6 locations now open Druid Hill Aquatic Center, Lake Clifton, Riverside, Patterson, Roosevelt, and Cherry Hill opened Memorial Day weekend — 11am–3pm and 4pm–8pm on weekends. Full season kicks off June 17. Free for Baltimore City residents. Requires a Civic Rec account to enter. CBS News
DC Public Pools — 21 pools, ALL FREE DC opened 21 outdoor pools and 34 spray parks for Memorial Day weekend, 10am–6pm. Free for DC residents. After June 22 they go to 6-day-a-week schedules. DPR
Prince George's County — 7 outdoor pools Opened Memorial Day weekend — weekend schedule through June 19. General admission $6 for adults, $5 for youth and seniors. Visit pgparks.com for locations.
Montgomery County — 7 outdoor pools Open now, weekends only through June 13, noon–6pm. Memorial Day hours were 11am–2pm and 3–6pm. Daily admission: $5 youth, $7 adults, $6 seniors (55+). Non-residents pay $20. Season passes available. Locations in Bethesda, Germantown, Silver Spring, Wheaton, Poolesville, and Gaithersburg. Montgomery County Maryland
Where is this location?
I randomly discovered this spot recently. Do you know where it is?
Guess & Win
Put your best guess on our IG post here @ItsSomewhereLocal
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A “date” on your calendar for fun with your mate, friend or even solo
DJ Workshop - New Baltimore Location
90 minute sessions and beginner friendly
For adults but it is teen friendly (Ages 10+ welcomed)
They are having a special fathers day weekend that has dapper dad photo shoots and Dj’ing. (Father’s day is coming up soon)
📍817 N Howard Street Baltimore, MD
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Would you attend a social dinner and meet new people?
Thanks for being one of the Locals. Send this to someone who needs a pool day, they'll thank you later.
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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