Living Classrooms Foundation's 38th Annual
Maritime Magic
PRESENTED BY:
Save The Date
Friday, October 2, 2026
Frederick Douglass-Isaac Myers Maritime Park
1417 Thames Street, Baltimore, MD 21231
GREAT FOOD & DRINKS - GREAT MUSIC - GREAT PEOPLE - GREAT CAUSE
Mark your calendars for October 2, 2026, and join us for Living Classrooms' 38th Annual Maritime Magic—Baltimore's premier waterfront celebration! Enjoy an unforgettable evening of live music, delicious food, handcrafted cocktails, and incredible company, all while supporting Living Classrooms' life-changing programs.
🎶 Music Lineup:
We’re excited to announce that the all-female powerhouse band Super Sonic Shorties, led by fearless drummer Nikki Glaspie, will headline this year’s event, blending jazz, funk, and big band arrangements. Super Sonic Shorties boasts a long list of tour and recording credits with iconic artists like Beyoncé, Prince, Bruno Mars, Phish, George Michael, Cyndi Lauper, The Neville Brothers, and Erykah Badu.
Opening the night is The Fitzkee Brothers with special guest Peter Levin. The Fitzkee Brothers and five-time Grammy nominated Peter Levin bring highly improvisational performances blending classic rock and old-school funk with a modern jam band edge.
Get your tickets today and be part of this unforgettable night. YOU MUST HAVE A PHYSICAL OR DIGITAL TICKET TO ENTER!
Sponsorship opportunities are also available for businesses and individuals looking to make an even greater impact while gaining valuable visibility at one of Baltimore's signature fundraising events.
We can't wait to celebrate with you!
This year's 38th Annual Maritime Magic celebration will feature an Online Auction! Led by our Leadership Council, our partners and friends have generously donated a variety of amazing items and experiences to choose from, meaning all proceeds directly support Living Classrooms' life-changing programs in Baltimore and Washington, DC.
Featured in our online auction are items such as:
Golf Getaway & Instructional Clinic at Baltimore's Classic 5
Luxury One-Night Getaway at The Ivy Hotel in Baltimore
Seaside Escape: A Week at Bethany Beach's Sea Chance
Six Personal Training Sessions with Baltimore-Based Indigogh Grainger
Sunset Charter Aboard Skipjack SIGSBEE
Four General Admission Tickets to the National Aquarium
Southwest Airline Vouchers
Every winning bid supports Living Classrooms' hands-on education programs for children, youth, and adults across our communities, so treat yourself or someone you love and support a great cause along the way!
Bidding begins September 18th and closes at 11PM, October 2nd, so don’t miss your chance to win.
Want to help make this night a success? Living Classrooms offers a variety of sponsorship opportunities to accommodate anyone's desire to get involved. To submit your sponsorship proposal, please fill out this form.
For more information about Maritime Magic sponsorship options, please contact Thara Taylor.
Know Before You Go!
We can’t wait to welcome you to Maritime Magic this Friday, October 2! Before you join us on the waterfront, here are a few things to know to make the most of your evening.
🎟 YOUR TICKET IS REQUIRED FOR ENTRY - IMPORTANT
There will be two check-in entrances. One for General Admission and one for VIP/All-Access.
Every guest must have an individual ticket to enter Maritime Magic. We will not be checking guests against a name list at the entrance, so please make sure everyone in your party has their ticket ready to present upon arrival. If you purchased tickets for others, please forward their individual tickets to them before the event.
🚗 PARKING
Parking is available in the garage directly across the street from the event, with additional metered street parking available nearby. We also encourage rideshare!
👗 WHAT TO WEAR
Casual, festive attire! Maritime Magic is an outdoor waterfront celebration, so come ready to eat, drink, dance, and enjoy the evening. Comfortable shoes are always a good idea.
🍴 COME HUNGRY
Enjoy a delicious selection of local food and drinks from 6:00–9:00 p.m. And don’t fill up too early: late-night bites begin after 9:00 p.m. as the headlining performance gets underway!
🎶 LIVE MUSIC ALL NIGHT
Enjoy live music throughout the evening, kicking off with The Fitzkee Brothers featuring Peter Levin, joined for a special performance by students from Living Classrooms’ Ascend Through Music Program!
Then get ready to dance as Super Sonic Shorties take the stage for our headlining performance and keep the party going into the night.
🔨 DON’T MISS THE MARITIME MAGIC AUCTION!
Our online auction is open, and you don’t have to wait until Friday to start bidding!
Browse an incredible collection of getaways, dining experiences, sports memorabilia, entertainment, unique experiences, and more. You can bid right from your phone before and during Maritime Magic. Bidding will close Friday night at 11 p.m.
A few important auction reminders: You do not need to attend Maritime Magic to participate, so share the auction with friends and family. Keep an eye on your favorite items throughout the evening and make sure your contact and payment information are up to date so you don’t miss out.
The auction closes Friday night, October 2.
[BROWSE & BID NOW →] Online Auction
❤️ PARTY WITH A PURPOSE
Most importantly, Maritime Magic is Living Classrooms Foundation’s signature annual fundraiser. Proceeds benefit Living Classrooms’ hands-on education, workforce development, health and wellness, and community programs serving children, adults, and families throughout Baltimore and Washington, DC.
Thank you for celebrating with us and supporting our mission. We can’t wait to see you on the waterfront!
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
Presented By
Admiral
Vice Admiral
Wine Garden
Beer Tent
VIP Commander
Screen Sponsor
VIP Captain
Captain
VIP First Mate
First Mate
Media Sponsors
Centerpiece Sponsor
Food and Beverage Sponsors
Maritime Magic features delicious food and beverages donated by some of Baltimore’s top restaurants, caterers, bars, and microbreweries.
Absolutely Perfect Catering | Ampersea | Atlas Restaurant Group | Auntie Anne's | Baltimore Spirit Co. | Baltimore Tea & Coffee | Black Tie Caterers | Blue Moon Café | Captain James | Classic Catering People | Choptank Baltimore | Coffee Coffee | Copper Kitchen | Darbar Indian Restaurant | Diamondback Brewing Company | Duda's Tavern | Eleven Courses | Evolved | Fiamme Del Forno | Flying Dog Brewery | Freedom Brew | Kneads | Lindsay's Southsides | MaxVolume Wine | Mobtown Brewing Company | Papa Johns | Pitango | Rec Pier Chop House | ROUGE Fine Catering | Sandy Bottom Cocktails | Taharka Bros | The Local Oyster | The Point & Blind Tiger Mobile Bar | Tito’s Vodka | Uneek Chef | Union Craft Brewing | Verde | Waffle Baby | Zeffert & Gold
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