Marcus Dieterle

2 days ago | baltimorefishbowl.com | Marcus Dieterle

Before jumping into July, celebrate the final weekend of June with these events around Baltimore. From a Law & Order improv comedy show, to an oddities and curiosities expo, to a Pride picnic and more, there’s plenty to see and do. Check it all out in our weekend events roundup: Basket Bingo, Friday, June 27, 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Maryland Zoo. Have some fun playing bingo for the chance to win more than 20 baskets, each valued at a $100 minimum.

2 days ago | baltimorefishbowl.com | Marcus Dieterle

The environmental conservation nonprofit Chesapeake Conservancy has selected a familiar face as the organization’s next leader. Susan Shingledecker, who previously served as the Chesapeake Conservancy’s vice president and director of programs from 2017 to 2020, will be the nonprofit’s next CEO, starting Sept. 8. “Susan’s return is a homecoming we are thrilled to celebrate,” said Chesapeake Conservancy Board Chair Stephanie Meeks in a statement.

4 days ago | baltimorefishbowl.com | Marcus Dieterle

Baltimore is under its first extreme heat alert of the season through Thursday, with temperatures feeling well above 100 degrees Fahrenheit. “The health and safety of Baltimore’s residents is the City’s foremost priority as we head into this season’s first period of sustained high heat in our region,” Baltimore City Mayor Brandon M. Scott said in a statement. “The city is taking every step and precaution necessary to protect residents and city workers during this heat wave.

1 week ago | baltimorefishbowl.com | Marcus Dieterle

Baltimoreans will have to wait a bit longer to jump into the Inner Harbor, after the second annual Harbor Splash event, originally scheduled for this Saturday, has been postponed due to the impacts from heavy rain Thursday evening. “This has been an unusually rainy spring,” said Adam Lindquist, vice president of the Waterfront Partnership, in a statement.

1 week ago | baltimorefishbowl.com | Marcus Dieterle

After a rainy week, Baltimore appears to be getting some relief this weekend. And right on time, too, as the city will celebrate events like AFRAM Festival and the second annual Harbor Splash public swim. Also happening are a variety of Juneteenth events, music performances, and more. Check it all out in our weekend events roundup: Lewis Museum Jubilee, Thursday, June 19, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Reginald F. Lewis Museum. The Reginald F.