First Thursday Concert in the Park with
The Villains and Victoria Vox
5:30 p.m. Thursday, August 5th, in West Mt. Vernon Park
The Atlanta-based band The Villains is touring in support of their debut album Just a Saturday Night, featuring "Let's Forget About It Tonight" and "Going Deaf for a Living."
Fresh from her surprise acoustic set at July's First Thursday, Victoria Vox returns with her full band to kick off the night by performing songs from her new album Exact Change, featuring the TMD favorite "Oh I Wonder."
Just look for the monument and listen for the music!
The Downtown Partnership Parking Search features additional information.
(Select "Mount Vernon")
Mt. Vernon Park on Google Maps
Street and garage parking are available in Mt. Vernon. (E.g., the Baltimore City Garage, 15 W. Franklin Street, closes at 10 p.m.)
If you're coming to the park from the Inner Harbor, Penn Station, or any point in between, traveling to the concert just got easier, thanks to the Charm City Circulator's new Purple Route.
The free bus service runs every 10 minutes until 9 p.m. on Thursdays and includes a stop at the Washington Monument.
Driving Directions
From points North: Take 83 South into Baltimore City.
Take Exit 4 – MD 2 S. / St. Paul Street
Follow the ramp and turn Right onto St. Paul Street
Turn
Right onto West Mount Vernon Place
Continue straight through the circle (around Washington Monument)
From points Northeast/East: Take 95 South towards Baltimore
Take 695 West towards Towson/Pikesville
Take exit 23 to get on 83 South (and follow directions from the North)
From points West:
Take 695 East towards Towson/Essex
Take exit 23 – 83 South (and follow directions from the North)
From points South: Take 95 North toward Baltimore
Take exit 53 – I 395 North towards downtown
395 becomes Howard Street
Turn Right onto Centre Street
Turn
Left onto Washington Place
End at West Mount Vernon Place
First Thursday Concert Policies
First Thursday Rain Policy
The Concert will only be cancelled if rain, or threat of rain is heavy enough to pose an imminent or immediate health threat either to the audience or the performers.
Cameras are allowed.
Pets are allowed, but they MUST be on a leash within West Mount Vernon Park.
Children are welcome and have a great time.
Alcohol may only be purchased from vendors in the park during the concert.
No alcohol may be brought into the park or taken out of the park.
