Summer Second Fridays in Essex are HERE—and you don’t want to miss the KICKOFF! 

 Friday, July 11 | 6–9 PM
 25 Eastern Blvd. (in front of A Sweeet Village Suites)

We’re bringing the energy, flavor, and FUN to Eastern Blvd. with a night that shows off the very BEST of Essex!

 Here’s what’s poppin’:
 6PM – Sip and savor at a COFFEE TASTING with the amazing Coffee Balam inside the Essex CDC office
 7PM – Hit the dance floor (or parking lot!) for SALSA LESSONS led by the Symmetry Arts Dance Team with vibes by DJ Rome 
 All Night – Make your mark! Add your creativity to the Empact Art COMMUNITY MURAL—to be installed later this summer at 142 Eastern Blvd!

 Explore a pop-up street market with local artisans, crafters, community orgs, and local businesses
 Play board & lawn games, rock temporary tattoos, and discover local gems
 Grab a plate! Chow down on crabs, oysters, delicious eats from Ramos Latin Restaurant, The Essex Diner, and cool off with treats from the Icy Delights truck
 Relax in our Beer & Crush Garden with an ice-cold brew or a signature summer crush!

 Easy parking at the Essex Park and Ride and along Virginia Ave

Artisans, makers, vendors include:
Pinkee’s Sweet Treats
Tea You There
Coffee Balam
Felt Up Girl Fiber Arts
Baltimore Yoga Mouth Collective
Island View Waterfront Venue
The Comfy Cup
Pops Sportscards
Baltimore Read Aloud Book Mobile
Monster Energy Drinks
and more!!!

Let’s have some summer fun in Essex—with good food, good music, and great people. Don’t miss it! 

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