Placemaking Week 2024

From MICA's Brown Center, we recommend taking the Light Rail from the Mt Royal stop to the Mt Vernon stop, or walk (20 min) south down Park Ave, towards the 400 block of Howard Street.

💡🚞 TIP - Beat the Crowds! Download the CharmPass to purchase your Light Rail tix in advance

Recommended walking routes for after the party back to the hotels, are also below.

"One Block at a Time" 
This year's opening event will be hosted on the 400 Block of Howard Street in the heart of the Bromo Arts District in downtown Baltimore, creating a “block party” style experience. This indoor / outdoor experience will be anchored at art venues Le Mondo and Current Space. Spread yourselves out and enjoy local music performances in both venues, and Mayor Brandon M. Scott will also welcome participants at 6:15pm at Le Mondo.

Food/Drink: A drink ticket in your badge will get you a free drink, and light snacks from Sporty Dogs, Fuzzies Burgers and Tio Gs Empanadas will be available until they run out. Drinks will also be available for purchase.

The block, which was once a thriving retail and entertainment center of Baltimore, has undergone a recent transformation. It exemplifies what is possible when artists, small businesses, city agencies, and residents come together for a common goal of creating a thriving corridor to work, live and play. Throughout the evening, event attendees will experience firsthand how placemaking continues to play a part in the block transformation while getting a chance to network and enjoy local entertainment and creativity.

As part of the event we will integrate a select group of small business storefronts on Howard Street including Vegan Juiceology,Cajou Plant Based Creamery & Cafe, Cuples Tea House, and independent book & record store Vinyl & Pages.  All of the selected businesses play a critical role in the vibrancy of the block, so be sure to check them out!

Music Provided By: 
Le Mondo:
5:30pm - Live Music - DJ Ducky Dynamo
6:15pm - Mayor Brandon Scott Welcome
6:45pm - Live Music - Sages From Earth

Current Space:
5:30pm - Live Music - DJ Naomi

If you want to hang out longer, Current Space will be open until 10pm! 

Recommended walking routes back to local hotels, as there will be extra street support out onsite for this evening:

Walking route back to Lord Baltimore

Walking route back to Hotel Ulysses

Walking route back to Hotel Revival

Parking information

• Lot Parking here. You must pay or your vehicle will be towed
• Street parking on Howard Street