Neighborhood Events
The Mount Vernon neighborhood provides an unequaled richness of cultural experience. Since the founding of the Peabody Institute in 1857, Mount Vernon has enjoyed a continuing association with the arts and humanities. Nineteenth century Philanthropist George Peabody's vision of Baltimore's citizens attending lectures, listening to music, viewing art, and having a well established research library has been realized. Today nationally and internationally renowned institutions - art museums, theaters, opera halls, colleges, libraries, historical museums, concert halls, and symphony orchestras, all coexist in this urban enclave and contribute to Mount Vernon's vibrant mix of culture.
The following are events that take place in the neighborhood throughout the year.
Free Fall Baltimore 
This year, the City of Baltimore is sponsoring various free cultural events in the Mount Vernon's Cultural District during the months of October and November, which will include FREE Live music, dance, and theater performances. To sign up and get additional information, click here. The Free fall program is made possible by a grant from Mayor Martin O'Malley and the Baltimore Office of Promotion & the Arts.
Annual Neighborhoods Events
May
Flowermart ~ May 4th and May 5th, 2007
Baltimore's Flowermart is the nation's oldest and features specialty flora, arts and crafts. Baltimore's 90th Flowermart will take place in 2007. For more details, please click here.
First Thursday Concert ~ May through November
These free concerts, which occur on the First Thursday of every month, take place on the lawn of the Mount Vernon Park and include performances from a wide range of musical groups.
September
12th annual Baltimore Book Festival ~ September 28th – 30th, 2007
The Book Festival features nationally known and local authors, booksellers, poetry readings, children's writers and activities, live music, and food. 2007 will welcome to the 12th annual Baltimore Book Festival!
November
Greek Festival
Enjoy Greek food and pastries ~ Dance to the sounds of Greek music ~ Attend a silent auction ~ Take a tour of the beautiful Cathedral – Let your kids enjoy the children's activities ~ and so much more. For more details, click here.
December
Holly Tour – Mount Vernon's Historical Homes, Churches and Buildings ~ December 2nd and 3rd 2007
Take an enchanted tour of Mount Vernon's beautiful homes and historical structures with the Sunday Daylight Tour. In addition, following upon the success of its first Intimate Candlelight Tour in 2005, the Holly Tour will once again sell a limited number of tickets to this one-of-a kind event. The proceeds of the tickets sales will benefit the Mount Vernon Park restoration effort.
For details on the Sunday Daylight Tour and/or Intimate Candlelight Tour or to purchase the tickets, please click here.
Other events in the neighborhood
Tours
For details on additional tours in Mount Vernon, please click here.
Music
An die Musik LIVE!
888.221.6170 & (410) 385.2638
Offers live concerts. For more details, click here.
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
(410) 783-8100
For the season calendar, click here.
The Lyric Opera House
(410) 685-5086
For a schedule of events and ticket information, click here.
Peabody Events
The Peabody Institute's 150th anniversary concert season is underway.
For information on the complete calendar of events, click here.
To sign up for the Peabody events via email, click here.
For tickets, call the box office, 410-659-8100 ext 2.
Museum related events
Contemporary Museum
(410) 783-5722
For a calendar of events, click here.
The Walters Art Museum
(410) 547-9000
For a calendar of events, click here.
Opera
Baltimore Opera Company
Box office (410) 727-6000
For the season calendar, click here.
The Lyric Opera House
(410) 685-5086
For a schedule of events and ticket information, click here.
Others
Baltimore School for the Arts
For a list of events, click here.
Enoch Pratt Free Library
(410) 396-5430
Click here for the list and dates of events.
The Lyric Opera House
(410) 685-5086
For a schedule of events and ticket information, click here.
Maryland Historical Society
(410) 685-3750
For a list of events, click here.
Theaters
The Audrey Herman Spotlighters Theatre
(410) 752-1225
For the season calendar, click here.
Center Stage
Box Office (410) 332-0033
For the season calendar, click here.
Theatre Project
Box office (410) 752-8558
For the season calendar, click here.
Great Sources of information on events
The following are great sources of information on events taking place in Mount Vernon and other parts of the city.
The Downtown Partnership of Baltimore
Live Baltimore
For a list of events, click here.
The Mount Vernon Cultural District
For the list and calendar of events or to sign up for their newsletter, click here.