Wednesday, July 31

West Wednesdays: Hear about the ongoing fight for police accountability in the Tyrone West case and all victims of police misconduct. This event happens every Wednesday. For more information, go to facebook.com/justicefortyronewest.

July Wellness Support for Victims of Police Violence: Wellness support for individuals and families harmed by police brutality. 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Virtual. For more information, go to thesoothecircle.org.

Baltimore City Is Not For Sale: Community learning & panel discussion: Join faith, labor, and community leaders from the Baltimore City Is Not For Sale campaign, along with City Councilmember Odette Ramos, for a panel discussion on right-wing efforts to dismantle Baltimore’s safety net. 7 p.m. at Red Emma’s, 3128 Greenmount Avenue. For more information, call 410-601-3072 or email info@redemmas.org.

Thursday, August 1

Build Your Skills, Build Your Future with HabiCorps! Virtual Info Session: The construction industry remains incredibly diverse, with jobs available in the commercial, industrial and residential sectors. Get the hands-on experience you need to jump-start your career by training with HabiCorps. 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Virtual. For more information, go to habitatchesapeake.org.

Friday, August 2

Baltimore Peace Movement Opening Rally: Baltimore Peace Movement ambassadors and squad invite you to their opening rally. Peace Promise Weekend is Aug. 2-4. 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the intersection of Edmondson and Edgewood. For more information, go to baltimorepeacemovement.com.

World Breastfeeding Week 2024: WIC Breastfeeding/Prenatal Bootcamp Class: An informative and empowering session on breastfeeding and prenatal care. Noon at the Baltimore City WIC Clinic, North Eden Street. For more information, go to healthybabiesbaltimore.com.

Saturday, August 3

Free Housing Symposium Breakfast: Get engaged and network with other housing professionals. 9:30 a.m. to noon at Delta Hotels Baltimore North, 5100 Falls Road. For more information, go to baltimorehealthystart.org.

Metal Detecting 101 with @salvagearc: Learn to discover treasures in your own community’s backyard. All equipment included, no prior experience necessary. 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Enoch Pratt Free Library, Patterson Park Branch, 158 North Linwood Avenue. For more information, go to prattlibrary.org or call 410-396‑5430.

Sunday, August 4

August G.R.O.W Beyond Creative Barriers: A free, independent productivity session in a group setting where you will learn from research-based best practices in a simple format and to gain control of mindless procrastination and the struggle to complete independent tasks. 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. For more information, go to goodneighborshop.com.

Monday, August 5

Community Yoga @Refocused: 1st Sundays: Beginner yoga for all ages. Families are welcome. Free but donations are appreciated. Noon to 1 p.m. at 429 North Eutaw Street. For more information, go to refocusedspace.com.

Mental Mondays in West Baltimore: A fun and safe space where individuals can connect and learn about various wellness practices, from yoga, to art, to meditation and everything in between. Every first and third Monday. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Bon Secours Resource Center, 31 South Payson Street. For more information, go to namibaltimore.org.

Lost History of Frederick (Bailey) Douglass & the Lloyd Family of Maryland: Learn about the lost history of Frederick (Bailey) Douglass and the influential Lloyd Family of Maryland’s Eastern Shore across generations and geography in this groundbreaking presentation. 8:30 p.m. to 9:10 p.m. Virtual. For more information, email contactus@losthistoryusa.com.

Tuesday, August 6

Leonard Pitts Jr.: “54 Miles”: An evening with Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist and novelist Leonard Pitts, Jr. 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Enoch Pratt Free Library, 400 Cathedral Street. For more information, go to prattlibrary.org or call 410-396‑5430.

Wednesday, August 7

East Baltimore NAMI Connection Support Group: A free, peer-led support group for adults 18+ living with a mental health condition or looking for mental health support. 6 p.m. at MorganCARES, 2101 East Biddle Street. For more information, call 410-435-2600. 

Thursday, August 8

Let’s Talk Powermapping: A Youth-Led Training and Conversation: Strong Schools Maryland is partnering with Youth as Resources to host a youth-led training on powermapping to better understand the power structures within Baltimore City and the education system. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at SEIU 1199, 611 North Eutaw Street. For more information, go to strongschoolsmaryland.org.

Saturday, August 10

Vermicomposting 101: Join Filbert Street Garden experts on how you can better your gardening, whilst being sustainable. Registration is required. 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Enoch Pratt Library, 400 Cathedral Street. For more information, go to prattlibrary.org or call 410-396‑5430.

Learn How to Become a Habitat Homebuyer | Virtual Information Sessions: During the session, Habitat for Humanity’s Homebuyer Services team will be highlighting our properties throughout Baltimore City, including Orchard Ridge, Milton-Montford, Sandtown, and Pen Lucy. Virtual. 10 a.m. to Noon. For more information, go to habitatchesapeake.org.

Monday, August 12

Baltimore City Health Department Virtual Naloxone Training: Virtual naloxone training from the Baltimore City Health Department Overdose Prevention Team. 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Virtual. For more information, go to health.baltimorecity.gov/oit.

Tuesday, August 13

Black August: Uplifting the History of Resistance Behind the Walls: Join Baltimore Racial Justice Action to uplift, reflect, and honor the stories of Black political prisoners and resistance from those behind the walls. 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Enoch Pratt Free Library, Central Branch, 400 Cathedral Street. For more information, go to bmoreantiracist.org.

Wednesday, August 14

Exploring the Soil Food Web: This field day is a combination discussion and hands-on workshop, focused on the microbiome of healthy soil and the ways that healthy soil supports healthy plants and people. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 2159 West Rogers Avenue. For more information, go to farmalliancebaltimore.org.

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Wednesday, February 26.

School Information Session: School information session for families at closing schools in the southwest region. 4-6 p.m., Cherry Hill Elementary/Middle School, 801 Bridgeview Rd.

Mayoral Transportation Forum: Voting local is the single most important thing you can do to make Baltimore a more livable city. Join us to hear from mayoral candidates about their visions for Baltimore’s transportation future. 6-8 p.m., The Real News Network, 231 Holliday St.

District 12 Baltimore City Council Candidate Forum: Hear from the District 12 candidates for Baltimore City Council before voting in the April primary. 7-8:30 p.m., Ministry of Brewing, 1900 E. Lombard St. 

Thursday, February 27.

Discussion with the District: Activating School Family Councils: Teacher’s Democracy Project is hosting this even for parents and teachers who want to get more engaged in their School Family Councils. 6-8 p.m., Impact Hub Baltimore, 10 E. North Ave.

District 13 Baltimore City Council Candidate Forum: Hear from the District 13 candidates for Baltimore City Council before voting in the April primary. 7-8:30 p.m., Ministry of Brewing, 1900 E. Lombard St.

Black Excellence: A History of Struggle, Beauty and Triumph: Aaron Maybin’s Black History Month showcase. 7-9 p.m., Red Emma’s Bookstore Coffeehouse, 1225 Cathedral St.

Friday, February 28.

CM/Bal: Invest w/Jessica Solomon: CreativeMornings/Baltimore is a free monthly breakfast lecture series based on the two core principles that everyone is creative and everyone is invited. 8:30-10 a.m., Studio 4 Baltimore, 235 Holliday St.

Complete Streets Meeting: Discussion of Complete Streets approach to all upcoming projects. Meetings are open to the public. 9-10 a.m., Charles L. Benton Building, 417 E. Fayette St.

Keith Davis Jr’s Sentencing Hearing: Keith Davis Jr. will sit before Judge Sylvester Cox for his sentencing hearing. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Clarence M. Mitchell Jr. Courthouse West, Room 231.

Daniel Denvir: “All-American Nativism” (w/Christy Thornton): Daniel Denvir is a Visiting Fellow in International and Public Affairs at Brown University’s Watson Institute, a writer in residence at The Appeal, and the host of The Dig podcast on Jacobin Radio. 7-9 p.m., Red Emma’s Bookstore Coffeehouse, 1225 Cathedral St. 

Saturday, February 29.

People-Powered Public Transit: Ballot Launch: In celebration of Claudette Colvin’s arrest, join Baltimore Transit Equity Coalition for the launch of the Baltimore Regional Transit Authority Ballot Initiative. 2-4 p.m., Enoch Pratt Free Library, 1301 New Orleans St. 

Free Celebration of Community, Boxing, and Fitness: Open to all ages and abilities. 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., Corner Team Boxing & Fitness Club, 1101 E. 25th St.

Baltimore Times Community Conversations Series #2: The Baltimore Times’ Community Conversation series. 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., Impact Hub Baltimore, 10 E. North Ave.

Threats  and Opportunities for Energy Justice in the 2020 Session: The 2020 Maryland General Assembly session is well underway, and there is legislation on the table that would impact our energy future. We need renewable, affordable energy that will work for the health of our communities and our planet – not greenwashed dirty energy. 12:30 – 2 p.m., Light Street Branch – Enoch Pratt Free Library, 1251 Light St.  

Sunday, March 1.

Caravan to Al-Awda Rally to Support Palestine and Protest AIPAC: Catch a ride or help caravan to D.C. for Al-Awda, The Palestine Right to Return Coalition National Rally to Support Palestine & Protest AIPAC. Noon-3 p.m., 2011 N. Charles St.

Monday, March 2.

Tuesday, March 3.

Black Women and the Vote Symposium: Celebrate the impact of Black women in obtaining voting rights for women and all Americans for more than a century. Keynote from “Dr. Kaye” Wise Whitehead, panel discussion led by Pulitzer Prize winning journalist E.R. Shipp, and more. 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Carl J. Murphy Fine Arts Center, 2201 Argonne Dr.

Real Talk Tho: What Does a Journalist Do?: Journalists can be record keepers, storytellers, and challengers of the status quo. We all read, listen to, or watch the news to find out information about our world, but do we know how the reporting process works? 6-9 p.m., Ida B’s Table, 235 Holliday St.

Third District City Council Debate: Westfield Neighborhood Improvement Association and North Harford Road Neighborhood Assoc will co-host a Third district debate. 7-9 p.m., 5801 Harford Rd.

Wednesday, March 4.

Lawrence Lanahan: Systemic Racism in Baltimore: The Education and Enrichment Committee is continues our exploration of racial justice in our society and in our hearts. 6:15-8:30 p.m., St. Vincent de Paul Church, 120 N. Front St.  

Free Expungements with Maryland Legal Aid: Come out and get your records expunged for free. Noon-4 p.m., The Men and Families Center, 2222 Jefferson St. 

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Wednesday, February 19.

February Commission on Sustainability Meeting: Please join commissioners and staff for our monthly Commission on Sustainability meeting. Meetings are open to the public. 5-7 p.m., Enoch Pratt Free Library, 400 Cathedral St.

Community Forum: Druid Hill Park Aquatic Center Project: Community feedback session to review and discuss the updated Druid Hill Park Aquatic Center Plans. 6-8 p.m., Baltimore City Rec and Parks Headquarters, 3001 East Drive.

12th and 14th District Candidate Forum: Learn about the candidates running for the District 12 + District 14 Council Races! All registered candidates are invited. 7-9 p.m., Church of the Guardian Angel, 2629 Huntingdon Ave.

Thursday, February 20.

Douglass Homes “Know Your Rights” Teach-In: HUD RAB Delegate Rev. Annie Chambers discusses housing policy, tenant rights and housing elections. 5-7:30 p.m., Enoch Pratt Free Library – Orleans Street Branch, 1303 Orleans St.

A Look at the Past, Present, and Future of Housing Mobility: An awards ceremony and panel discussion to reflect on 25 years since Thompson v. HUD and discuss the present and future of housing mobility for public housing residents throughout the Baltimore region. 6:30-8:30 p.m., Baltimore Center Stage, 700 N. Calvert St.

Parent and Community Advisory Board Meeting: PCAB advises the City Schools’ CEO and the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners about how parents, families, the community, and educators can collaborate to help our youth succeed. 6:30-7:30 p.m., Baltimore City Public Schools District Office, 200 E. North Ave.

Friday, February 21.

Yes, Service Providers Can Change Policy (February Education Meeting): Please join Baltimore Harm Reduction Coalition’s policy team to build your policy analysis and advocacy skills, especially as we gear up for Harm Reduction Advocacy Day in Annapolis. 5:30-7:30 p.m., Baltimore Harm Reduction Coalition, 116 E. 25th St.

Advocacy Gathering: Local Police Control and Dignity Not Detention: Planning action and advocacy around two crucial pieces of state legislation. 6-8 p.m., Impact Hub Baltimore, 10 E. North Ave.

Saturday, February 22.

Backstage at Center Stage: Free open house features tours, music, and more. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., Baltimore Center Stage, 700 N. Calvert St.

Business and Nonprofit Resource Fair: This free event is an opportunity for aspiring entrepreneurs and nonprofits to connect, learn, and discover local resources. Network, learn about the resources offered by many local agencies, and attend presentations on business and nonprofit topics. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Enoch Pratt Free Library, 400 Cathedral St.

Team46 Legislative Town Hall: Join Senator Bill Ferguson, Delegate Luke Clippinger, Delegate Brooke Lierman, and Delegate Robbyn Lewis for a legislative town hall. 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., National Federation of the Blind, 200 E. Wells St.  

Baltimore’s Fair Development Plan for Zero Waste Launch: Frontline communities in South Baltimore and across the city have drafted, in partnership with Zero Waste national experts, a Fair Development Plan for Zero Waste. Noon-3 p.m., University of Maryland School of Social Work, 525 W. Redwood St.

Branko Marcetic: “Yesterday’s Man: The Case Against Joe Biden:” a discussion on how the Democratic establishment triangulated themselves into defeat. 7-9 p.m., Red Emma’s Bookstore Coffeehouse, 1225 Cathedral St.

Sunday, February 23.

Poets For Dinner, Featuring T. Walker: Poetry, food, and more. 6-9 p.m., City Arts 2, 1700 Greenmount Ave.

Monday, February 24.

Mayoral Candidates Forum: RSVP now for this exciting opportunity to hear from Baltimore’s mayoral candidates on equity and the environment and their plans for our fair city. 6-8 p.m., Mount Lebanon Baptist Church, 2812 Reisterstown Rd.

Tuesday, February 25.

Critical Conversations: Housing and Community Transformation: A series of panel discussions and conversations for community members interested in the intersection of faith and justice. 7-8:30 p.m., St. John’s Lutheran Church, 8808 Harford Rd.

Wednesday, February 26.

School Information Session: School information session for families at closing schools in the southwest region. 4-6 p.m., Cherry Hill Elementary/Middle School, 801 Bridgeview Rd.

Mayoral Transportation Forum: Voting local is the single most important thing you can do to make Baltimore a more livable city. Join us to hear from mayoral candidates about their visions for Baltimore’s transportation future. 6-8 p.m., The Real News Network, 231 Holliday St.

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February Fells Point Residents Association Meeting. Monthly meeting of Residents’ Association. Feb. 7, 7-9 p.m., Bertha’s Mussels, 734 S. Broadway, fellspoint.us/news.html.

West Wednesday. Tawanda Jones, the sister of Tyrone West, a man killed in police custody in July 2013, has been gathering every Wednesday with other activists in the city to call attention to West’s death and police brutality in Baltimore. Feb. 7 and 14, usually held at the intersection of 33rd Street and Greenmount Avenue, check facebook.com/justicefortyronewest for details.

20/20 Campaign Conversation. Join the Baltimore Housing Roundtable to discuss next steps in the campaign to make equitable housing a priority in the city budget. Feb. 8, 6-8 p.m., United Workers, 2640 St. Paul St., facebook.com/Baltimorehousingroundtable.

Free Keith Davis Jr. Fundraiser. Music, performances, and more. Feb. 9, 7-11 p.m., The Motor House, 120 W. North Ave., facebook.com/events/908363906003667, suggested $15 cover.

HCPI Spruce-Up Community Grant Workshop. Learn about the Spruce-Up grant application, explore potential project ideas, and more. Village Learning Place, 2521 St. Paul St., centralbaltimore.org/spruce-ups.

Politics 2018: Maryland Candidates’ Forum. Hear from candidates running for a variety positions. Feb. 10, 10 a.m.-noon, Greater Baltimore Urban League, 512 Orchard St., (410) 523-8150, gbul.org.

Plants and People Sunday Free Educational Program Series. Children learn about plants, gardening, and more. Feb. 11,1:30-3:30 p.m., Rawlings Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, 3100 Swann Drive, (410) 396-0008, rawlingsconservatory.org/plants-and-people.

Board of School Commissioners. Meetings are held the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. The public is invited to attend and offer comment. Feb. 13, 5 p.m., Baltimore City Public Schools District Office, 200 E. North Ave., baltimorecityschools.org/school_board/meetings.

Healing BMore Activists. Healing space for Baltimore’s black and brown activists. Feb. 14, 6-8 p.m., GLCCB, 2530 N. Charles St., third floor, healingbmoreactivists.eventbrite.com, $15 donation suggested.

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