Fill your senses with fall vibes at the October Highlandtown Art Walk! Watch hand-crafted stories (“crankies”) unroll before your eyes at Ovenbird Bakery! Get the body and hands moving with BYO screen printing at The Hub, yoga sessions at Studio 10TEN10, and $5 adult art, tango, and found poetry classes at the Creativity Center! Sample delightful tastings at Off the Rox and Locality. Plus, we’ll share our favorite spots on the Art Walk Tour starting at 5:30 PM at Off the Rox!
EXHIBITS | Don’t miss the new international show at Creative Alliance: Walk On By and new, awarding-winning plein air pieces at Crystal Moll Gallery! Visit continuing shows at Highlandtown Gallery, RoofTop Hot, Snake Hill, 3402 Art, and Zwiebach Gallery!
MOVEMENT + MAKING | Dive into $5 workshops at Creative Alliance’s Creativity Center, sip and stretch with yoga at Studio 10TEN10 from 7-8pm, decorate festive pumpkins at Dreamers & Make Believers Books, and print your own shirt or bag at BYO screen printing at The Hub!
POP-UPS | Visit an array of artists and vendors this month, including: Charm City Goosebumps and Curated by Asho at Dreamers & Make Believers Books, Bayview Liquors at Locality, Authentic by Alex at Sally O’s, Dani Wilson at Filippo’s Restaurant, pop-up vintage at @3522 Bank St, and young artist Atlantis Crandall at Highlandtown Gallery.
PERFORMANCE | Enjoy a night of storytelling with hand-crafted crankies paired with musical interludes by Lara Bruckmann and the ukuLaLas at Ovenbird Bakery at 5:30pm, jump into the jam session at The Hub starting at 6:30pm, catch a DJ set at Filippo’s Pizzeria at 7pm, catch the Rocky Horror show at Creative Alliance at 8pm ($), and enjoy outdoor music at Abbott Church’s Party in the Park!
FOOD & DRINKS | Tingle the taste buds with a French wine tasting at Off the Rox at 5:30pm or make your own fireside spirits at an herbal cocktail class at Creative Alliance from 5:30-7:30pm ($). Snacks, dinner and drinks can be found at Ovenbird, Franchesca’s Empanadas Cafe, RoofTop Hot, Sally O’s, Abbott Church Party in the Park, Dreamers Books, Snake Hill, Filippo’s Restaurant, Mystic Burrito, and more!
The Highlandtown Art Walk is a self-guided tour. Please note, some venues are open earlier than 5pm and some stay open past 8pm. Please check individual listings.
Visit the Highlandtown Arts & Entertainment District Facebook & Instagram page for more event updates!
For ART WALK MAP with all venues, addresses and event descriptions, CLICK HERE!
Did you know the ha! team holds curated Art Walk tours on selected dates? Follow the links below to sign up for one of our tours and let’s do Art Walk night together!
May 3:
Tour in English: Register here
Tour en español: Reserva tu ticket aquí
June 7:
Tour in English: Register here
September 6:
Tour in English: Register here
October 4:
Tour in English: Register here
Art Walk FAQ
When is the event?
This event takes place from 5-9pm on the first Friday of each month – a list of dates is below. Hours vary by location, be sure to check the map for details!
Is it free?
The Art Walk is FREE to attend, with drink and food specials at restaurants and bars like Snake Hill, Sally O’s, Mystic Burrito, and Filippo’s Restaurant (and more!). The Art Walk is self-guided–be sure to check the map for venue details.
It’s my first time attending, where should I start?
You can start at any participating venue and create your own route. We suggest first-time visitors start at either Creative Alliance (3134 Eastern Ave) or Highlandtown Gallery (248 S. Conkling St), which is near several venues and has free street parking, too.
How do I get there and where do I park?
Free street-parking is available throughout the neighborhood. Metered parking is available on Eastern Ave and Conkling Street (and is free after 6pm). City buses #21, #22, Navy, Blue bring you to the district.
Where should I eat?
There are many restaurants including carry-out, fast-casual and sit-down. We recommend you decide where to eat early in the night, as popular spots like Mystic Burrito, Matthew’s Pizza, Snake Hill and Sally O’s get crowded. (Please note, Sally O’s takes reservations).
Is there a bathroom at the event?
Bathrooms are available at most venues and restaurants. Just ask at the venue and they’ll direct you to the nearest facility.
I’m an artist, performer or vendor! How do I participate?!
Artists, performers and vendors can join our “Art Walk Vendor List” by completing this online form. We share this with our venues and they’ll reach out if interested.
You’re also welcome to attend an Art Walk, meet our venues and make a match directly!
If you’ve got an Art Walk question email johanna@southeastcdc.org
2024 Art Walk dates
• February 2
• March 1
• April 5
• May 3
• June 7
• July 5 (no Art Walk due to holiday…some venues may open)
• August 2
• September 6
• October 4
• November 1
• December 6