Wednesday, June 4
West Wednesdays: Hear about the ongoing fight for police accountability in the Tyrone West case and for all victims of police misconduct. This event happens every Wednesday. For more information, go to westcoalition.com or follow @westwednesday on Instagram and Justice for Tyrone West on Facebook.
Board of Estimates Meeting: 9 a.m. at City Hall in the Board of Estimates Chambers, 100 N. Holliday Street. For more information, go to comptroller.baltimorecity.gov/boe.
Line Dancing in the Village at Mondawmin: Kick up your heels and have a blast with friends and neighbors. No experience necessary. 5 p.m. at CareFirst Engagement Center – Mondawmin, 3201 Tioga Parkway Suite W. For more information, go to carefirst.com/cec.
“The Battle for the Black Mind” Book Talk: Join authors D. Watkins and Karida L. Brown for a book talk on the history of Black education from the end of the Civil War to Brown v. Board of Education. 6 p.m. at Enoch Pratt Central Library, 400 Cathedral Street. For more information, go to calendar.prattlibrary.org.
Thursday, June 5
NAMI Metro Baltimore Men’s Wellness Lunch & Learn: Hear from mental health experts and peers on men’s mental health topics. 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 2101 E. Biddle Street. For more information, go to namibaltimore.org.
Home Composting Workshop at Reservoir Hill Community Garden: This hands-on workshop will cover the benefits of compost, the setup and steps to creating successful compost, and how to treat common problems that might arise. 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 942 Whitelock Street. For more information, go to publicworks.baltimorecity.gov.
Safety and Wholeness Board Committee Listening Session: Speak directly to the committee about your ideas on improving school safety and student well-being. Learn how the committee is actively addressing safety concerns and find ways you can get involved in this work. Dinner and interpretation services will be provided. 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Edmondson-Westside High School, 501 N. Athol Ave. For more information, go to baltimorecityschools.org or call 443-984-2000.
Love Liberated: Panel on Queer Relationships: A powerful night of healing, truth, and thriving in queer love. ($9.31) 7 p.m. at Impact Hub Baltimore, 10 E. North Ave Suite 5. For more information, find Spiritually Chosen Ministry on Eventbrite.
Saturday, June 7
Introduction to Beekeeping in Baltimore: Learn about bees from master beekeeper and Animal Husbandry Coordinator Charles DeBarber, and have some up close time with Filbert Street’s many beehives. Space is limited and registration is required. 11 a.m. at Filbert Street Garden, 1321 Filbert Street. For more information, go to filbertstreetgarden.org.
Yoga @TheEubie!: Community yoga and meditation. What you will need: An open mind and heart; yoga mat; blanket (or beach towel) for each cushioning; yoga strap (or belt), if you cannot yet reach your feet when you fold forward; and yoga block for support (not needed, but would be great, if you have it). Every Saturday. ($15) 11 a.m. at Eubie Blake National Jazz Institute and Cultural Center, 847 N. Howard Street. For more information, go to eubieblake.org.
Safe Summer Kickoff 2025: Celebrate the 5th annual citywide safe summer with music, food, community resources, and more. 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Druid Hill Park, East Drive near the basketball courts. For more information, go to monse.baltimorecity.gov.
Sunday, June 8
The 4th Annual Run-Up-To Juneteenth 5K Run/1 Mile Walk: An uplifting event promoting the importance of health, wellness and education. ($17.90-$44.40) 8:30 a.m. at the Baltimore Peninsula, 101 W. Cromwell Street. For more information, go to runsignup.com/Race/MD/Baltimore/SEEDSchoolJuneteenth5K.
Run/Walk for Palestine: Join Runners4Justice on Sundays to run/walk for Palestine. All paces are welcome. Routes will be provided with options for a 1.5- to 2-mile walk or 3-mile run. Meet up at 9:15 a.m., run/walk starts at 9:30 a.m. Locations vary — for more information, follow Runners4Justice on Facebook and Instagram or email runners4justicebalt@gmail.com to be added to their email list.
Monday, June 9
Gun Violence Awareness Month Public Health Resource Fair: Free gun locks, violence prevention resources, secure firearm storage information, and more. 9 a.m. to noon at Mondawmin Mall, North parking lot (by MTA station), 2401 Liberty Heights Avenue. For more information, go to monse.baltimorecity.gov.
Baby Basics: Prenatal Yoga – Village at Mondawmin: An introductory prenatal yoga class, focusing on self-care techniques. Class will include mindfulness, breathwork and meditation, combined with therapeutic yoga poses that can be utilized throughout the pregnancy and in preparation for labor and delivery. 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at CareFirst Engagement Center – Mondawmin, 3201 Tioga Parkway, Suite W. For more information, go to carefirst.com/cec.
Baltimore City Health Department Virtual Naloxone Trainings: Don’t Die is a campaign of the Baltimore City Health Department focused on reducing the stigma of addiction, promoting substance use disorder treatment, and educating the public to recognize and respond to an overdose with the opioid overdose reversal medication naloxone. Join the BCHD team each month and learn how to save a life from an opioid overdose. A free kit of naloxone will be provided to those who complete the training. 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. See Eventbrite page for Zoom information. For more information, go to health.baltimorecity.gov.
Baltimore City Council Meeting: 5 p.m. at Baltimore City Hall, 100 N. Holliday Street. For more information, go to baltimorecitycouncil.com or call 410-396-4804.
SECAC Meeting: The Special Education Citizens’ Advisory Committee allows commissioners and district office staff to work together on special education issues and positive solutions. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 200 E. North Avenue. For more information, go to baltimorecityschools.org.
Work & Wine: An (almost) weekly creative co-working session combines productivity with pleasure, featuring smooth lo-fi and R&B beats from our resident DJ while you work, connect, and create. 8 p.m. to midnight at Motor House, 120 W. North Avenue. For more information, go to motorhousebaltimore.com.
Tuesday, June 10
ReUP Reentry Redefined Conference: The Reentry Redefined Conference: “You are the Missing Piece” is designed for agencies, organizations, businesses, and returning citizens who are committed to reshaping the journey of reintegration. Through inspiring stories, innovative strategies, and meaningful connections, we will bridge the gaps that often hinder successful reentry. Registration required. (June 10-June 12) Enoch Pratt Free Library, 400 Cathedral Street. For more information go to prattlibrary.org.
Skillshare: Building Your Future One Skill at a Time: This session empowers entrepreneurs to build thriving businesses by focusing on cultivating an abundance mindset, actionable planning, and leveraging community support. 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Impact Hub Baltimore, 10 E. North Avenue. For more information, go to eventbrite.com/cc/capacity-building-2538569.
Poetry Reading for Pride: Willie Carver, Daniel Meltz, and Dan Vera: Beloved local writer James Magruder hosts three exciting poets for a reading for Pride Month. 6 p.m. at Bird in Hand Coffee & Books, 11 E. 33rd Street. For more information, go to theivybookshop.com or call 410-377-2966.
Romance Book Club: “Astrid Parker Doesn’t Fail” by Ashley Herring Blake. Please RSVP. 6:30 p.m. at Snug Books, 4717 Harford Road, Suite 1C. For more information, go to snugbooks.com or call 443-869-4022.
BMore Than Dance Youth Dance Practice: A free weekly open rehearsal for kids to learn Baltimore Club dances from Bmore Than Dance veterans. 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at at Motor House, 120 W. North Avenue. For more information, go to motorhousebaltimore.com.
Eli Erlick presents “Before Gender: Lost Stories from Trans History” in conversation w/ Rahne Alexander: Explore the trailblazing lives of 30 trans people who radically change everything you’ve been told about transgender history. 7 p.m. at Red Emma’s Bookstore Coffeehouse, 3128 Greenmount Avenue. For more information, go to redemmas.org.
Wednesday, June 11
Happy Hour Fundraiser: A special fundraiser to benefit Wide Angle Youth Media. A portion of each purchase will support high school programs. 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Peabody Heights Brewery, 401 E. 30th Street. For more information, go to wideanglemedia.org/events/2025/6/11/happy-hour.
Thursday, June 12
Volunteer: Food as Medicine Delivery Days 2025: Civic Works’ Real Food Farm needs delivery drivers for our Food as Medicine Delivery Program. This program provides fresh local produce delivered weekly to select Baltimore City residents at no cost. 9 a.m. at Civic Works’ Clifton Mansion, 2701 Saint Lo Drive. For more information, email espence@civicworks.com.
BCAN June Coworking Session: Join the BCAN team for a community coworking session. Noon to 2 p.m. at Mosher Living Room, 81 Mosher Street, 1st floor. For more information, find Baltimore Creatives Acceleration Network on Eventbrite.
NAMI Family Support Group: NAMI Family Support Group is a free, peer-led support group for adults 18+ who have a loved one living with a mental health condition. 7 p.m. at Sheppard Pratt Gibson Building, Room 200, 1 Friendship Lane, Towson. For more information, go to namibaltimore.org or call 410-435-2600.
The British Empire in Baltimore: A Walking Tour: Learn about some of the complicated and messier parts of Baltimore’s history, covering topics like local Indigenous history, plantation slavery, the Plantations of Ireland, privateering, the opium trade, and Victorian occultism. ($12–$15) 7 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. Downtown to Mount Vernon and back. For more information, go to fullstorybaltimore.tours/our-tours/#british-empire.
FRUITCAKE queer reading series: FRUITCAKE is a quarterly queer reading series hosted by nat raum. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Ottobar Upstairs, 2549 N. Howard Street. For more information, go to theottobar.com or call 410-662-0069.
Friday, June 13
Organizing 101: Direct Action and Mutual Aid with Indigo Null: Learn the basics of establishing a mutual aid project and how to plan direct actions. 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Baltimore Unity Hall, 1505 Eutaw Place. For more information, go to baltimoreunityhall.org.
Youth Issues Assembly: Bringing Baltimore City teens together to share ideas, plan solutions to community problems, and create change in our city. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Thurgood Marshall Amenity Center, 1315 Division Street. For more information, email nbyo@noboundariescoaltion.com.
Saturday, June 14
Monthly Wellness Walk with Project Healthy Communities: Join the Project Healthy Communities Collective every second Saturday of the month. 9 a.m. at Lake Montebello. For more information, find LaQuida Chancey a Community Developer on Eventbrite.
Respira y Relájate: Yoga en español: 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month in English, 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month in Spanish. Free, no registration required. Noon to 1 p.m. at Creativity Center, 3137 Eastern Avenue. For more information, email freebaltimoreyoga@gmail.com.
Become a Dementia Friend: Dementia Friends learn about dementia and turn that understanding into action. Complete the Dementia Friend two-hour workshop and make a difference. Registration is recommended. 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Shiloh A.M.E. Church, 2601 Lyndhurst Avenue. For more information, go to shilohame.org or call 410-367-8961.
Tha FUNKtion: For Urban Nerd Kulture: The ultimate urban gaming kickback. ($25-$80) 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. at La Familia Soundstage, 836 Guilford Avenue. For more information, go to lafamiliasoundstage.com.
Tuesday, June 17
In Defense of Us: What’s Actually Reducing Crime? Community Power: Hosted by the Maryland Office of the Public Defender, this event will provide valuable insights into the community efforts behind Baltimore’s recent decline in crime and explore what’s truly contributing to this positive change. 6 p.m. at Thurgood Marshall Amenity Center, 1315 Division Street. For more information, go to opd.state.md.us or call 1-877-430-5187.
Wednesday, June 18
Baltimore City Commission on Sustainability Monthly Meeting: Join the Commission on Sustainability each month to learn about initiatives, projects and programs intended to make the city more sustainable, more equitable and more climate resilient. 4 p.m. Attend virtually or by phone. Find more information on the Eventbrite page or at baltimoresustainability.org. You can also call 410-396-7526.
Guided Somatic Movement – Finding Your Groove: An activating movement session that is about settling into the natural rhythm of your body through musical connection and movement. 6 p.m. at The Observatory at Patterson Park, 27 S. Patterson Park Ave. For more information, find What Are You Growing Thru?, LLC on Eventbrite.
The Baltimore Rapid Response Network Presents: For the Long Haul, Pt. 3: Gather to discuss local organizing efforts. Childcare provided. Masks encouraged/provided. 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at 2640 Space, St. Paul St. For more information, go to bit.ly/brrn618.