July
Tuesday July 8. Marianne Matheny Katz Concert. Pagoda Hill 6:30-8:30pm (rain date 7/9) . Once again, Marianne Matheny-Katz will be gracing the stage at Pagoda Hill. For those who have not seen her perform, Marianne and her ever evolving band of talented jazz musicians are sure to wow you with their music.
Sunday July 20. Orquesta Son de Aqui Concert. Pagoda Hill 6:30-8:30pm (rain date 7/23). Formed five years ago, this band has performed the Kennedy Center and has played with well-known Puerto Rican singers such as Yolanda Rivera. Their 11 piece band will get your toes tapping with their classic salsa sound, so bring your dancing shoes!
Tuesday July 29. Strykers Posse Concert. Pagoda Hill 6:30-8:30pm (rain date 7/30) . If you missed them at last year's concert series, make sure you don't make that mistake twice! City Paper's best reggae band is back. The "Queens of Reggae" on the East Cost, Ichelle Cole and Yvonne Deane-Hibbert will certainly please with their dancehall and roots-and-culture reggae.
August
Saturday August 2, Sunday August 3. Fluid Movement's Water Ballet Mother Goosed: The Nurseryland Campaign Tales . Pat6terson Park Pool Shows at 5:00pm and 7:00pm both days. $9. There is chaos in Nurseryland...An election to replace the President is declared...See the colorful citizens o Nurseryland swim and entertain in this politically charged Water Ballet extravaganza. Visit www.fluidmovement.org for more information.
Saturday August 9, Sunday August 10. FestAfrica. Pulaski Monument, near the intersection of Eastern and Linwood Aves, 12-8pm. $5, kids under 10 get in free. Formerly Naija Fest, this annual festival has now expanded to celebrate all African Cultures. With traditional dance performances and lessons, arts and crafts workshops, story telling, vendors, and African Cuisine it'll be a great day in the park for the whole family! For more information, please visit www.festafricausa.com
Sunday August 10. The Hedge Band Concert. Pagoda Hill 6:30-8:30pm (rain date 8/13). This traditional Irishmusic group's members are all seasoned performers though the band was recently formed. Accordion player Billy McComiskey has won the All-Ireland Championship for accordion, flautist Laura Byrne has been playing since age 9 and has performed across the US and Ireland, fiddler and pianist Donna Long is one of the finest pianist playing Irish music, and guitarist Pat Egan's exciting rhythmic drive will get you up and moving.
Friday August 22, Saturday August 23, Sunday August 24. 34 th Annual Powwow. Near the corner of Linwood and Eastern Aves. Friday 2-9pm, Saturday 10am-9pm, Sunda 10am-6pm. $6 ages 12+, $4 ages 12 and under and ages 60+. Weekend Pass $15 adults, $10 seniors and children. The Baltimore American Indian Center is once again holding their annual Powwow at Patterson Park. Come out and enjoy cultural presentations, Native American dance and drum competitions, jewelry vendors, art, clothing Native American food and more. For more info visit www.baic.org .
Tuesday August 26. Randy Waller and the Country Gentlemen Concert. Pagoda Hill 6:30-8:30pm (rain date 8/27). Different incarnations of the Country Gentlemen have been playing together for over 50 years. This incarnation is also a two timeWAMMIE (the Washington Area Music Association's annual awards) awardwinner for best Bluegrass Band. Randy Waller and the Country Gentlemen are sure to delight Bluegrass fans on Pagoda hill for our last concert.
September
Saturday September 6 and Sunday September 7. Ukrainian Festival. Near the corner of Linwood and Eastern Aves. 12:30-9pm both days. Admission is FREE. The 32 nd annual Ukrainian Festival will be held once again in Patterson Park this year. Both days will offer live dance performances, a cultural folk tent, 30 plus vendors, a beer garden and more. Check the schedule at wwwukranianfestival.net for the times of a Pyrony/Pierogi eating contest and other specifics.
Saturday September 13. Butcher's Hill Flea Market. 9am-3pm Near the Pagoda. The Fall edition of the best darn Flea Market in Baltimore. Find things you didn't even know you needed and treasures you've always wanted all in one stop. Get there early before all the good stuff's gone!
Movies in Patterson Park Presents: Akeelah and the Bee . Rated PG. The Hill in the Extension 7:30-9:30pm (rain date 9/ 15). It's back to school time and the Friends of Patterson Park are celebrating with this great movie about an underdog and the most competitive spelling contest in the country. Bring out the speller in your life (either good or bad) to be inspired by this story about how one person can bring about positive change in their community.
Saturday September 27. Movies in Patterson Park Presents: Wallace and Gromit in the Curse of the Were-Rabbit. The Hill in the Extension 7:30-9:30 pm (rain date 9/29). Rated G. Come out for the last movie in our movie series and enjoy a lovely evening in the park. Wallace and Gromit... is sure to delight Patterson Park movie goers with its tale of friendship and mystery. Come to see Wallace's crazy inventions and stay to watch Gromit get him out of his latest conundrum. 2005 Academy Award winner for Best Animated Film.
Park Running Map.

For information on Audubon Programs or volunteering with Audubon give them a call at at 410-558-BIRD(2473).
Monthly Birdwalk - last Saturday of every month, 8am: Join Audubon for a birdwalk through Patterson Park! Meet at the fountain near the Pagoda. Meet your neighbors and learn something about birds! Call Audubon if you need binoculars 410-558-BIRD.
Volunteer With the Friends- April-October
Email Lesley@pattersonpark.com if you have some time to help out.
Team Patterson - Spring/Summer Work Days March -Oct
Tree Team - Help care for Patterson Park's trees! Meet at 9am-Friday April 25th, Saturday May 17th, Saturday June 28th, Saturday July 26th, Saturday August 23rd and Saturday September 27th. Often we will meet at the white house, but please call ahead or email Lesley@pattersonpark.com to be sure.
Boat Lake Team- Help clean up the Lake and remove invasive plants on the first Saturday of every month at 8am. Meet at the Boat Lake to remove trash and invasive plants from the lake.
Pagoda Team- 2nd Sunday of each month, 10am, meet at Pagoda for a window washing and gardening good time! The first clean up will be on Sunday April 13th.
Detail Detail- Meets on the 3rd Saturday of each month. Meeting places vary depending on the project, 8:30am.
For more information jplease contact Lesley contact Lesley -
lesley@pattersonpark.com – 410-276-3676
Pool in Patterson Park - Open June 21st, 2008 until Sept
$1.50 admssion, or $25 for season membership (includes swim lessons) For questions please call the Pool at 410-446-9574 or call the Aquatics Division at 410-396-3838.
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