From home-buying resources and wine tastings to ballet, live country music and candlelit concerts, this weekend offers a mix of arts, entertainment and community events across Baltimore. Saturday brings the Live Baltimore Trolley Tour, Vino in Vogue and a new ballet exploring the life of Edgar Allan Poe, while Sunday features waterfront dancing, intimate Baroque music and a candlelight tribute to Joe Hisaishi.
Saturday
Live Baltimore Trolley Tour: Fall 2026, Baltimore Convention Center, 8 a.m.–1 p.m.
Learn more about buying a home in Baltimore at the Live Baltimore Trolley Tour, a free event designed for homebuyers at every stage of the process. The day includes expert-led workshops, a City Living Fair with local organizations and real estate professionals, and a narrated bus tour highlighting more than 10 Baltimore neighborhoods. Attendees can also become eligible to apply for $5,000 toward the purchase of a home anywhere in Baltimore. Admission is free, and the event takes place at the Baltimore Convention Center.
Vino in Vogue, Harbor East, 12–4 p.m.
Sip and stroll through Harbor East during Vino in Vogue, a Western-inspired afternoon featuring wine tastings, light bites, local vendors, shopping specials and live entertainment. The event will take place along the 800 block of Aliceanna Street, with a romantic Wild West theme blending leather, lace and plenty of Baltimore charm. Tasting packages include five pours for $30, 10 pours for $45 or 15 pours for $55, along with a signature tasting glass and access to exclusive shopping events.
The Curious Life of Edgar Allan Poe Ballet, France-Merrick Performing Arts Center, time varies
Step into the inner world of Edgar Allan Poe during The Curious Life of Edgar Allan Poea ballet blending neo-classical movement with African Diaspora dance traditions. Created by Julianna Rubio Slager and Glorielle Niedfeldt, the production explores themes of obsession, grief, love, madness and longing while presenting Poe as a deeply human figure rather than simply a literary icon. Performances will take place at The France-Merrick Performing Arts Center, with ticket prices varying by performance.
Sunday
Baltimore Honky Tonk, Port Covington Marina, 4–8 p.m.
Spend Sunday afternoon dancing by the water at Baltimore Honky Tonk, featuring Melissa Wright & The Moth Men and a special solo set from Caleb Stine. The waterfront event will include a free two-step lesson from 4:30–5 p.m., live country music and a covered dance floor overlooking the Baltimore waterfront. No partner or previous experience is required, and admission follows a $15–$25 sliding scale.
Bach in Baltimore Presents: Intimate Baroque Masterworks, Roland Park Presbyterian Church, 4–5:30 p.m.
Hear an afternoon of Baroque music as Bach in Baltimore opens its 39th season with works by Handel and Bach. The program includes Handel’s Concerto Grosso, Op. 6, No. 1, his Organ Concerto, Op. 4, No. 1, and several beloved Bach arias performed by bass-baritone Phil Collister. Tickets are $33 in advance and $37 at the door, with student tickets available for $10 and free admission for children.
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