At 9:45 AM: Strum along with The UkuLaLas.

Meeting on Tuesday mornings at the Cedar House for practice. Uke players, other instruments, singers and supportive audience members all welcome. Need more info or want to get your name added to our text message list for updates? hello@whatsnextbaltimore.org. Need the tune list for the strum or copies of the music? See the UkuLaLas webpage.

And starting at 11: AM: Stroller Strum on the steps of the Observatory

The UkuLaLas warmly invite all parents and care givers to a sunny diversion in the park. Bring your littles to a fun sing along that will be sure to get their toes tapping. Rattles, kazoos and other noise makers are encouraged. Pass the word about this free event in our lovely park.

We’ve had to cancel this event due to illness. Hope to reschedule it soon!

Jen & Shannon’s acoustic guitar & percussion styles in addition to their authentic music and lyric structure bring a special depth to the sound of COVERBIRDS! You really do not want to miss a second of their set.

The event will be Thursday 8/20. 6-7:30

BYOB and a snack to share if so inspired!

https://evite.me/6dMKGTHfab

Maxine’s Gallery. 126 N. Madeira St.

Program Committee Meeting

Wednesday, August 19th at 7 pm at Susan Sterett’s house

Do you have an idea for an activity or event for the fall? Are you willing to help organize it - or other What’s Next events? Do you have an interest that you want to share with others in What’s Next? Everyone is welcome. Email Susan at smsterett@msn.com for the address.

What’s Next Kayaking Expedition 

Wednesday, August 19th at 8 am (August 26th will be rain date) 

We will leave from the Canton Kayak Club in Fells Point on the waterfront along the Barcocina Restaurant.

No kayaking experience necessary. Bring your own kayak or rent one for $25 using a smartphone and QR code at pier. Scott Spencer will lead the flotilla with a discussion of highlights around the Inner Harbor and Fells Point. Wear clothes that can get wet. 

Please see rsvp for details.

RSVP 

Book group: August 18, 7 p.m.

We'll be discussing Niall Williams, As it is in Heaven.

Summary: Time has already stopped for Stephen Griffin when he moves into the little house by the sea. Twenty-eight years old and haunted by death, the tall, awkward, shy schoolteacher is content to care for his father in Dublin and let life pass him by. Then a miracle appears: a string ensemble from Venice and, with it, a violinist named Gabriella Castoldi. Even though the worldly, beautiful musician seems incapable of giving her heart, love seizes Stephen Griffin ... unbidden and shaking every particle of his spirit. Features Williams's characteristic lyrical writing.

All welcome.

Host: Barkley Murray. Questions, need address?: susanmsterett@gmail.com

Open to new members! This group meets monthly at members’ homes.

At 9:45 AM: Strum along with The UkuLaLas.

Meeting on Tuesday mornings at the Cedar House for practice. Uke players, other instruments, singers and supportive audience members all welcome. Need more info or want to get your name added to our text message list for updates? hello@whatsnextbaltimore.org. Need the tune list for the strum or copies of the music? See the UkuLaLas webpage.

And starting at 11: AM: Stroller Strum on the steps of the Observatory

The UkuLaLas warmly invite all parents and care givers to a sunny diversion in the park. Bring your littles to a fun sing along that will be sure to get their toes tapping. Rattles, kazoos and other noise makers are encouraged. Pass the word about this free event in our lovely park.

10x10x10 Short Play Festival

Sunday, August 16 pm
Fells Point Corner Theatre, 251 S. Ann Street, Baltimore, MD 21231

The next WN theater activity will be attending the 10x10x10 Short Play Festival presented by Fells Point Corner Theatre (FPCT). These are ten 10-minute plays by ten local playwrights, performed by an ensemble of ten local performers. Produced intermittently at FPCT since 2014, it is among the most well known and most popular original play festival in our region. The audience votes on their favorite play to win!

RSVP to Azura with your interest 

Link to ticket purchases

Ministry of Brewing Happy Hour!

Join other What’s Next members at the Ministry of Brewing. No need to RSVP. Bring your favorite small plate, finger food, appetizer to share. Games are welcome too!

The People on the Bus to The Charles Theater

Meet at Nancy Supik's at 11:30. Get the MTA app loaded on your phone and learn how to use it (we’ll review last month’s app use ideas and fine tune our skills). We'll walk to the bus stop (taking the Gold) around noon and take the bus to the Charles Theater. Bring some cash, $1 each way for the bus (unless you are using the Charm Pass) and $12 (cash or card) for your movie ticket. Probably arrive home close to 4 PM. RSVP to let Nancy & Trish know you’re coming and to help us pick the movie!

Need help getting the app loaded or new to the bus? Let us know and we can get together earlier to make sure you are all set!

At 9:45 AM: Strum along with The UkuLaLas.

Meeting on Tuesday mornings at the Cedar House for practice. Uke players, other instruments, singers and supportive audience members all welcome. Need more info or want to get your name added to our text message list for updates? hello@whatsnextbaltimore.org. Need the tune list for the strum or copies of the music? See the UkuLaLas webpage.

And starting at 11: AM: Stroller Strum on the steps of the Observatory

The UkuLaLas warmly invite all parents and care givers to a sunny diversion in the park. Bring your littles to a fun sing along that will be sure to get their toes tapping. Rattles, kazoos and other noise makers are encouraged. Pass the word about this free event in our lovely park.

Fiber Arts Group

Sunday, August 9th
Nancy Newman’s House

The Fiber Arts Group will hold their monthly gathering at Nancy Newman’s house on the second Sunday, as is customary. Everyone that is interested in any fiber arts is welcome to come. Bring the project you are working on—or maybe one where you are stuck. If you are planning to attend, please RSVP by email to hello@whatsnextbaltimore.org to let Nancy know and to get the address.

We’ll bring snacks.

Nancy Newman, Beth Braun, Susan Sterett

RSVP: hello@whatsnextbaltimore.org for Nancy’s Address

At 9:45 AM: Strum along with The UkuLaLas.

Meeting on Tuesday mornings at the Cedar House for practice. Uke players, other instruments, singers and supportive audience members all welcome. Need more info or want to get your name added to our text message list for updates? hello@whatsnextbaltimore.org. Need the tune list for the strum or copies of the music? See the UkuLaLas webpage.

And starting at 11: AM: Stroller Strum on the steps of the Observatory

The UkuLaLas warmly invite all parents and care givers to a sunny diversion in the park. Bring your littles to a fun sing along that will be sure to get their toes tapping. Rattles, kazoos and other noise makers are encouraged. Pass the word about this free event in our lovely park.

First Monday Trail Hike - Ellicott City Trolley Trail

August 3rd 10 AM

Join us for a hike along the Trolley Trail in Ellicott City on August 3rd at 10 am.  We will start at the Benjamin Banneker Museum site which tells the story of the freed slave often considered the first African American man of science. After the hike feel free to explore the museum. Meet at Charmed Kitchen at 9:15 if you want to carpool. Thanks in advance for your RSVP https://evite.me/XNExA7jCU7

No practice on Saturdays during the summer, but we’ll meet at Viv’s house from10 AM - noon for a special workshop. Details coming soon.

At 9:45 AM: Strum along with The UkuLaLas.

Meeting on Tuesday mornings at the Cedar House for practice. Uke players, other instruments, singers and supportive audience members all welcome. Need more info or want to get your name added to our text message list for updates? hello@whatsnextbaltimore.org. Need the tune list for the strum or copies of the music? See the UkuLaLas webpage.

And starting at 11: AM: Stroller Strum on the steps of the Observatory

The UkuLaLas warmly invite all parents and care givers to a sunny diversion in the park. Bring your littles to a fun sing along that will be sure to get their toes tapping. Rattles, kazoos and other noise makers are encouraged. Pass the word about this free event in our lovely park.

Patterson Park Park Concert and Dessert Swap

Bring your chairs and blankets to Observatory Hill in Patterson Park. Look for the What’s Next flag on the hill and watch the concert with your What’s Next neighbors. Bring your own dinner, or buy it in the park. Bring a dessert to share. We’ll have plates and forks. Let’s get there early (5:30) to get a good spot on the hill. They’ll start at 6. The band will be: US Army Band Downrange featuring Charm City Sings.

July 21st , 7 p.m.:-9 PM Book group

at Patty Evans's home 

Hampton Sides, The Wide, Wide Sea: Imperial Ambition, First Contact and the Fateful Final Voyage of Captain James Cook. 

“The Wide Wide Sea” tells of Captain Cook's last journey to the Pacific (1779). From the NYT: "It is not so much a story of “first contact” as one of Cook reckoning with the fallout of what he and others had wrought in expanding the map of Europe’s power."

The Pratt Library has copies.

Email Susan Sterett (susanmsterett@gmail.com) if you need the address.

Open to new members! This group meets monthly at members’ homes.

At 9:45 AM: Strum along with The UkuLaLas.

Meeting on Tuesday mornings at the Cedar House for practice. Uke players, other instruments, singers and supportive audience members all welcome. Need more info or want to get your name added to our text message list for updates? hello@whatsnextbaltimore.org. Need the tune list for the strum or copies of the music? See the UkuLaLas webpage.

And starting at 11: AM: Stroller Strum on the steps of the Observatory

The UkuLaLas warmly invite all parents and care givers to a sunny diversion in the park. Bring your littles to a fun sing along that will be sure to get their toes tapping. Rattles, kazoos and other noise makers are encouraged. Pass the word about this free event in our lovely park.

At 9:45 AM: Strum along with The UkuLaLas.

Meeting on Tuesday mornings at the Cedar House for practice. Uke players, other instruments, singers and supportive audience members all welcome. Need more info or want to get your name added to our text message list for updates? hello@whatsnextbaltimore.org. Need the tune list for the strum or copies of the music? See the UkuLaLas webpage.

And starting at 11: AM: Stroller Strum on the steps of the Observatory

The UkuLaLas warmly invite all parents and care givers to a sunny diversion in the park. Bring your littles to a fun sing along that will be sure to get their toes tapping. Rattles, kazoos and other noise makers are encouraged. Pass the word about this free event in our lovely park.

Fiber Arts Group

Sunday, July 12
Nancy Newman’s House

The Fiber Arts Group will hold their monthly gathering at Nancy Newman’s house on the second Sunday, as is customary. Everyone that is interested in any fiber arts is welcome to come. Bring the project you are working on—or maybe one where you are stuck. If you are planning to attend, please RSVP by email to hello@whatsnextbaltimore.org to let Nancy know and to get the address.

We’ll bring snacks.

Nancy Newman, Beth Braun, Susan Sterett

RSVP: hello@whatsnextbaltimore.org for Nancy’s Address

No practice on Saturdays during the summer, but we’ll meet at Viv’s house from10 AM - noon for a special workshop. Details coming soon.

Ministry of Brewing Happy Hour!

Join other What’s Next members at the Ministry of Brewing. No need to RSVP. Bring your favorite small plate, finger food, appetizer to share. Games are welcome too!

Pratt Central Library Tour

This month’s trip will be in the afternoon to the Pratt Central Library for a guided tour. We’ll meet at Nancy’s house at 12:30, get on the bus around 1 pm. Tour is from 2-3. Should be back home by 4.

Need help getting the Transit App loaded on your phone? Let us know.

At 9:45 AM: Strum along with The UkuLaLas.

Meeting on Tuesday mornings at the Cedar House for practice. Uke players, other instruments, singers and supportive audience members all welcome. Need more info or want to get your name added to our text message list for updates? hello@whatsnextbaltimore.org. Need the tune list for the strum or copies of the music? See the UkuLaLas webpage.

And starting at 11: AM: Stroller Strum on the steps of the Observatory

The UkuLaLas warmly invite all parents and care givers to a sunny diversion in the park. Bring your littles to a fun sing along that will be sure to get their toes tapping. Rattles, kazoos and other noise makers are encouraged. Pass the word about this free event in our lovely park.

First Monday Trail Hike - Eutaw Place Median Park

Monday, July 6th

The What’s Next July 6th 10:00 am hike will be an urban one along the Eutaw Place Median Park starting at the Francis Scott Key Monument located across from 1301 Eutaw Place.

This ride is organized by Cycling Seniors You’ll need to register with them.

Ride Name: BWI and B&A Trail

Start Time: 10 AM

Ride Description: Counterclockwise loop along the BWI Trail followed by a ride along the B&A Trail down to The Big Bean Coffee Shop in Severna Park for a cafe stop before returning to the BWI Observation Area.

Ride Distance: BWI Loop only – 10.8 miles; the complete ride with cafe stop – 33.4 miles.

Info about the ride available from Cycling Seniors. A map of the ride: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42559067

Contact Kurt Schiller if you want to carpool for this ride. He can take a few people.

At 9:45 AM: Strum along with The UkuLaLas.

Meeting on Tuesday mornings at the Cedar House for practice. Uke players, other instruments, singers and supportive audience members all welcome. Need more info or want to get your name added to our text message list for updates? hello@whatsnextbaltimore.org. Need the tune list for the strum or copies of the music? See the UkuLaLas webpage.

And starting at 11: AM: Stroller Strum on the steps of the Observatory

The UkuLaLas warmly invite all parents and care givers to a sunny diversion in the park. Bring your littles to a fun sing along that will be sure to get their toes tapping. Rattles, kazoos and other noise makers are encouraged. Pass the word about this free event in our lovely park.

Sunday, June 28, 2026
4pm - 6pm
Patterson Park near Cedar House

What’s Next is celebrating America’s semiquincentennial (250th!) birthday with another fun-filled afternoon/evening in the park- playing games, getting to know new and not new members, having a little nibble. What’s Next will provide the games (croquet, ladderball, corn hole, bocce ball) and a light snack. Bring whatever you want to drink and a chair (if you can). We’ll provide water and coolers with ice and maybe even some prizes! No need to rsvp. Come join in the fun!

Meet in front of Charmed Kitchen at Pratt & Chester St.

Walk to Fells Point and possibly beyond to Inner Harbor to view the Tall Ships as part of the Maryland Sail250 celebration. 

Scott Spencer will fill in some details on the visiting ships. 

Don’t miss this global fleet coming right to our local waterfront! 

No RSVP needed

At 9:45 AM: Strum along with The UkuLaLas.

Meeting on Tuesday mornings at the Cedar House for practice. Uke players, other instruments, singers and supportive audience members all welcome. Need more info or want to get your name added to our text message list for updates? hello@whatsnextbaltimore.org. Need the tune list for the strum or copies of the music? See the UkuLaLas webpage.

And starting at 11: AM: Stroller Strum on the steps of the Observatory

The UkuLaLas warmly invite all parents and care givers to a sunny diversion in the park. Bring your littles to a fun sing along that will be sure to get their toes tapping. Rattles, kazoos and other noise makers are encouraged. Pass the word about this free event in our lovely park.