Wednesday, March 13
Tree Time: Buds & Blooms: Parent/child nature classes. Learn about nature through stories, crafts, and exploration. For children ages 2–5. 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Cylburn Arboretum, 4915 Greenspring Avenue. For more information, email Erika.Castillo@Cylburn.org.
By Hands Now Known: How the Criminal Justice System Sustained Jim Crow: Join Erica J. Suter, professor of the practice and director of the Innocence Project Clinic at UBalt School of Law, and Joshua Davis, associate professor of history in the Yale Gordon College of Arts and Sciences, for a discussion with Margaret Burnham, university distinguished professor of law at Northeastern University, on her book “By Hands Now Known,” an exploration of how police and the court system sustained racial violence in the Jim Crow South. 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Angelos Law Center, Moot Courtroom at the University of Baltimore, 1401 North Charles Street. For those who are unable to attend in person, the discussion will be live-streamed via Zoom at ubalt.zoom.us/j/95782804708. For more information, email lexzander.ernst@ubalt.edu or call 410-837-5417.
Thursday, March 14
Baby Basics—Prepare for Your Prenatal Visits Class: An informative and supportive exploration of prenatal care. Discover the crucial roles of health-care professionals, understand common prenatal tests and screenings, and familiarize yourself with essential vocabulary. 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. at CareFirst Engagement Center, 1501 South Clinton Street, Suite 100. For more information, go to carefirst.com/cec.
NAMI Family Support Group: A free, peer-led support group for adults 18+ who have a loved one living with a mental health condition. This event is held on the second and fourth Thursday of every month. 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Sheppard Pratt Gibson Building, 1 Friendship Lane, Room 200, Towson. For more information, call 410-435-2600 or email info@namibaltimore.org.
Saturday, March 16
Baltimore City Youth Data Hub C-RAC Engagement Session: Baltimore’s Promise is recruiting community members aged 15 and older to help guide how the Baltimore City Youth Data Hub uses its data to improve Baltimore and make things more fair for our youth. 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Amazing Grace Lutheran Church, 2424 McElderry Street. For more information, go to baltimorespromise.org or email info@baltimorespromise.org.
Car Care for Women with AAA Mid-Atlantic: Join AAA Mid-Atlantic and the Enoch Pratt Free Library in welcoming Shana Jordan, senior technician for AAA Roadside Assistance, to talk about car maintenance and upkeep. This program is meant to provide a safe space for women, but all patrons are welcome to attend. 11 a.m. to noon at Enoch Pratt Free Library, 400 Cathedral Street. For more information, go to prattlibrary.org or call 410-396‑5430.
Black Family Wellness Expo: A day of support, connection, and free health and wellness resources. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Roberta’s House, 928 East North Avenue. For more information, go to harborcitylinksinc.org.
Black Alliance for Peace—Baltimore x Maryland Council of Elders Town Hall 2024 Session 2: African Women and Resistance: Delve into the structural location of African (Black) women in history and modern-day society, highlighting their pivotal role in resistance against imperial control and their profound impact on shaping societies and challenging imperialism. Masks encouraged. Masks provided. Food and refreshments available. Childcare provided. 1 p.m. at Douglas Memorial Community Church, 1325 Madison Avenue. For more information, go to blackallianceforpeace.com or call 201-292-4591.
Monday, March 18
Baltimore City Council Meeting: Meeting of the Baltimore City Council. 5 p.m. at Baltimore City Hall, 100 North Holliday Street. For more information, go to baltimorecitycouncil.com or call 410-396-4804.
Wednesday, March 20
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. to 7 p.m. Virtual. For more information, go to baltimoresustainability.org/about/commision-on-sustainability or call 410-396-7526.
Mayoral Education Town Hall 2024: Moderated by WJZ-TV news anchor Denise Koch. 6 p.m. at Baltimore City Community College Fine Arts Building, 2901 Liberty Heights Avenue. For more information, go to baltimoreteachernetwork.org/m or call 410-469-9902.
Thursday, March 21
Community Iftar with Mera Kitchen Collective: Join Mera Kitchen Collective for a sundown meal, breaking the day’s fast and celebrating Ramadan. 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Enoch Pratt Free Library, 400 Cathedral Street. For more information, go to prattlibrary.org or call 410-396‑5430.
Schools 101: Demystifying the Pre-K Enrollment Process: Join Live Baltimore for a one-hour virtual session that examines the pre-K enrollment process. This will feature a Q&A session at the end of the presentation with a Baltimore City Public Schools’ Early Learning Programs representative. Virtual. 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. For more information, go to livebaltimore.com.
Saturday, March 23
Civic Saturday Sessions: Learn important details about the upcoming elections and how you can be involved in changing your community directly. Noon to 2 p.m. at Baltimore Unity Hall, 1506 Eutaw Place. For more information, call 443-722-8114 or email javey.adams@noboundariescoalition.com.
Saturday, March 23
B-360 Weekend 2024: Dirt bike lessons, STEM fun, giveaways, live DJ, vendors, and more. March 23-24. For more information, go to: b360baltimore.org.
Sunday, March 24
Black & Indigenous HerStories of Healing: A powerful gathering celebrating the healing and spiritual practices of Black and Indigenous women. ($15) 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Baltimore Unity Hall, 1506 Eutaw Place. For more information, go to livewellbemore.com.
Tuesday, March 26
Growth Beyond Me: An opportunity to network, learn, and access resources with other like-minded women. There will be a pitch competition for you to win money for your business. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at The Cube Cowork, 4709 Harford Road. For more information, go to thecubecowork.com,email info@thecubecowork.com or call 410-616-9290.
Wednesday, March 27
2024 Council President Transportation Forum: Join sponsor Bikemore in Action at the Real News Network with co-hosts the Central Maryland Transportation Alliance and Transit Choices to hear from candidates. Ticket and proof of up-to-date vaccination required for attendance. 6 p.m. at the Real News Network, 231 North Holliday Street. For more information, go to bikemore.net.
Black to the Future: A networking and social event for Black creatives, activists, businesses and community members with a unique format that facilitates connections. 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. at BeMore Green, 2036 West North Avenue. For more information, go to thebaltimorescene.eventbrite.com.