Wednesday, April 23
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.
Empathy Machines: Podcasting and the Public Radio Structure of Feeling: Jason Loviglio, UMBC Associate Professor of Media and Communication Studies, will give a lecture on podcasts and public radio as “empathy machines.” 4 p.m. at Albin O. Kuhn Library Gallery, 1000 Hilltop Circle. For more information, go to my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/dreshercenter/events.
Thursday, April 24
Sapphic Social: Join Queer Talk Baltimore in a queer gathering for people who are trans, sapphic and/or nonbinary. Bring and play board games, make new friends and engage in community. RSVP required. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Wico Street Beer Co, 1100 Wicomico Street. For more information, follow @queertalkbmore on Instagram.
Friday, April 25
Baltimore Action Legal Team Pop-up: Free warrant recall and expungement services from BALT’s community lawyer. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Penn North Recovery Center Clinic, 2410 Pennsylvania Avenue. For more information, go to baltimoreactionlegal.org/events.
Saturday, April 26
No More, Bmore! Expose Injustices: Join Urban Reads Bookstore in a community walk of peace, love and solidarity against racial threats lobbed at the store. 10:30 a.m. at Urban Reads Bookstore, 3008 Greenmount Avenue. For more information, follow @urbanreadsbookstore on Instagram.
The Blaq Forum: Meet with Blaq Equity Baltimore in a forum about the needs of Black LGBTQIA+ folks in the city. Meet leadership, speak your truth, and plan next steps in this community gathering. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Miller’s Court Suites 300 and 330, 2601 N. Howard Street. For more information, go to blaqequitybaltimore.org/events.
Black Queer Canopy Therapy: Join Rooted Collective in a gentle walk through urban trails. Enjoy community and the great outdoors. 1 p.m. at Stony Run, 600 Wyndhurst Avenue. For more information, follow @bemorerooted on Instagram.
Fresh Start: Groom & Grow: This community event by Green Goals Beauty Academy is offering free haircuts, manicures, books, meals and toiletries for the youth and families of Baltimore. 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Pennsylvania Avenue Park, 1928 Pennsylvania Avenue. For more information, go to greengoalsbeautyacademy.com, or email info@greengoalsbeautyacademy.com.
Project Harmony: A Celebration of Unity: Project Harmony is a vibrant, free and family-friendly celebration of unity, art, community and wellness. Walk through West Baltimore as you enjoy a dance workshop, live artistic performances, and healthy food and drinks. Noon to 4:30 p.m. starting at Jubilee Arts, 1947 Pennsylvania Avenue. For more information, email theheartwithin13@gmail.com, or follow @project1111harmony on Instagram.
Sunday, April 27
KidStock: Earth Week Concert & Community Celebration: The Waldorf School of Baltimore invites families to celebrate Earth Week with a morning of live music, environmental education, and eco activities. Featuring Grammy winners Dan and Claudia Zanes and Mr. G. ($7, children under 2 are free) 9 a.m. to noon at Waldorf School of Baltimore, 4801 Tamarind Road. For more information, go to waldorfschoolofbaltimore.org.
Monday, April 28
Baltimore City Council Meeting: 5 p.m. at Baltimore City Hall, 100 Holliday Street. For more information, go to baltimorecitycouncil.com or call 410-396-4804.
Tuesday, April 29
National Changes, Local Impact: Digital Equity: Join the Baltimore City Office of Information & Technology for a discussion on how national policy shifts are influencing efforts to close the digital divide in Baltimore. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Robert W. Deutsch Foundation, 2519 N. Charles Street, Suite 200. For more information, email bcit@baltimorecity.gov.
Lawyer Up! The Family Policing System: Join Natasha Khalfani from Maryland’s Office of the Public Defender and Baltimore Action Legal Team for a “Know Your Rights” training and discussions on how to build alternatives to the family policing system. 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Virtual. For more information, go to baltimoreactionlegal.org/events.
Building Community and Neighborhood Resilience: Take a trip to the Free School Classroom for a lesson on building community capacity for water, shelter and health in the event of a natural disaster. 6 p.m. at Red Emma’s, 3128 Greenmount Avenue. For more information, go to redemmas.org/events.
“What’s Left: Three Paths Through the Planetary Crisis” Book Talk: In this discussion with author Malcolm Harris and The Real News Network Editor-in-Chief Maximillian Alvarez, learn about the few remaining options in saving the Earth from climate catastrophe. 7 p.m. at Red Emma’s, 3128 Greenmount Avenue. For more information, go to redemmas.org/events.
Wednesday, April 30
Safety and Wholeness Committee Listening Session: The Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners’ Safety and Wholeness Committee is hosting an opportunity for community members to speak and share their concerns and ideas on improving school safety and student well-being. Light refreshments will be served. 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Patterson High School, 100 Kane St. For more information, go to baltimorecityschools.org/events.
Thursday, May 1
Stop the Billionaire Takeover Rally: On May Day, feeder marches from all over the city will merge on McKeldin Square for a protest against the Trump administration and the billionaires who back them. 5:30 p.m. at McKeldin Square, along Pratt and Light Streets. For more information, go to bmoremayday.org.
Friday, May 2
From Baltimore 2 Palestine: Join Kim Jensen and others in calling for the United States to end the occupation in Palestine and the use of taxpayer money fueling bombs and genocide. 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the corner of 33rd Street and Hillen Road. For more information, contact baltimore2palestine@gmail.com.
Saturday, May 3
Neighbors United Family Summit: Join Mondawmin Neighbors United in a community meeting that’ll connect folks with resources on parenting support, child care, education and more, and share your voice with community leaders. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at TouchPoint Baltimore, 3201 Tioga Parkway. For more information, call 410-523-4500 or email neighborsunited@greatermondawmin.org.
Fed Hill Prep Spring Fling: A carnival-style community, kid and family event featuring fun for all ages. Complete with bounce houses, food, music, games, prizes, face painting, crafts, raffles and a silent auction. The neighborhood association is even putting up a beer tent. Rain or shine. Noon to 5 p.m. at the 100 Block of S. Hamburg Street. For more information, go to federalhillbaltimore.org/events.
Sunday, May 4
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.
Wednesday, May 7
Board of Estimates Meeting: Attend a Board of Estimates meeting to stay up to date on the latest changes in the city by those in power. 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.
Intro to Urban Beekeeping: Join urban farmer and beekeeper Saj Dillard for a class on the world of beekeeping. This introductory course will feature topics on tools, beekeeping basics, swarm management and honey harvesting. ($15) 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at St. Francis Neighborhood Center, 2405 Linden Avenue. For more information, go to farmalliancebaltimore.org.