Wednesday, March 26
Wu Wednesday: Sounds of Baltimore DJs present ’80s through early 2000s hip-hop, R&B and reggae music. 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. at The Point in Fells, 1738 Thames Street. For more information, follow @wuwednesdaysbaltimore on Instagram.
Thursday, March 27
Sketching Session: Novice, student and practicing artists are welcome to spend the evening drawing in the Walters’ gallery. Materials are provided, and music will be performed by Peabody Institute students. 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Walters Art Museum, 600 N. Charles Street. For more information, go to thewalters.org/events, or call 410-547-9000.
“Booty Bass Infiniti” Listening Party: Listen to cuts from Jayswann’s upcoming project “BOOTY BASS INFINITI.” 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Peabody Heights Brewery, 401 E. 30th Street. For more information, follow @jayswann_ on Instagram.
Friday, March 28
Big Show: “A Night at the Theater”: MICA Burlesque Club presents their annual Spring Big Show. This year’s theme will celebrate movies, musicals and everything in between. (18+) 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at MICA’s Brown Center, 1301 W. Mount Royal Avenue. For more information, go to mica.edu/events-exhibitions/events-calendar.
Night of 1000 Hazels: Enjoy a drag show with your host Hazel featuring Mister Sister, Lula Lioness, Dylan Decay, and much more. Music by DJ Pancakes. ($10-$16.04) 7 p.m. at Ottobar, 2549 N. Howard Street. For more information, go to theottobar.com/calendar.
Saturday, March 29
Equitea Matcha Pop-Up: Try some matcha and matcha-infused drinks at this pop-up. Noon to 3 p.m. at 2600 N. Howard Street. For more information, follow @equiteaco on Instagram.
Looking Back, Moving Forward: Art & Uprising: Join Baltimore Beat staff, Devin Allen and Black Arts District for a discussion on how art played a role in the Baltimore Uprising. Share your stories for digital archiving and our April issue. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at BMA Lexington Market, 112 N. Eutaw Street. For more information, go to artbma.org/events.
Bmore Zinefest + Skill Share: Bring your friends and neighbors to this monthly free radical DIY event and craft, vend, share, barter and engage in community. 2:30 p.m. at Red Emma’s, 3128 Greenmount Avenue. For more information, go to redemmas.org/events.
“The Black Print”: This two-day pop-up exhibit explores the intersection of contemporary art, fashion and conversations of Blackness. Featuring graffiti, photography, textiles and live models. 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at The Peale, 225 Holliday Street. For more information, go to thepeale.org/upcoming-events.
AWAH 25th Anniversary Celebration: Art with a Heart is hosting their 25th Anniversary Celebration through a “colorful cocktail” evening. Featuring an open bar, catered food, immersive art stations, a silent auction and more. ($125-$175) 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at M&T Bank Exchange, 401 W. Fayette Street. For more information, go to artwithaheart.net, or email melissa@artwithaheart.net.
Sunday, March 30
Tunes from Trash, Making Music from What We Leave Behind: Using materials from stream beds and river banks, play with sound, motion and material to make music out of nothing in this workshop with visual artist Jordan Tierney. RSVP in advance. 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. at The Peale, 225 Holliday Street. For more information, go to thepeale.org/upcoming-events.
Monday, March 31
Trans Day of Visibility at the Parkway: Celebrate Trans Day of Visibility with a documentary screening of “Connection | Isolation,” which explores transgender lives during the COVID-19 pandemic, and a mixer with music and performances. 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at SNF Parkway Theatre, 5 W. North Avenue. For more information, follow @pridecenterofmd on Instagram.
Thursday, April 3
First Thursdays: Make and Mingle: This is a drop-in program for adults to make art and socialize with fellow art makers. Food and drink will be available for purchase. College students can get a free cup of coffee with proof of student ID. 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Walters Art Museum, 600 N. Charles Street. For more information, go to thewalters.org/events, or call 410-547-9000.
“The World Can’t Take it Away” Art Exhibit: This art exhibit hosts a collection of works from Maryland-based artists around the framework of Black joy as resistance. Enjoy wine and light refreshments, a panel discussion, and a mix and mingle with some of the artists. 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at BLIFTD ART STVDIOS in American Can Company, 2400 Boston Street. For more information, follow @bliftd_art_stvdios on Instagram.
Phreestyle: This event brings hip-hop enthusiasts and artists together for an evening of beats, freestyling and community bonding. 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Phlote, 300 W. Pratt St. For more information, email baltimoreflips@gmail.com or follow @phreestylethursdays on Instagram.
The South Hill Experiment: Enjoy hip-hop and electronica with The South Hill Experiment, Eyas, and Josh Stokes. ($15) 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Metro Gallery, 1700 N. Charles Street. For more information, go to ra.co/events/us/baltimore.
Friday, April 4
Looking Back, Moving Forward: Collaging the Future: Share your story and memories about the Baltimore Uprising while engaging in a collaging workshop with Baltimore Beat Arts and Culture Editor Teri Henderson. The stories you share will be digitally archived and might appear in our April issue. 10 a.m. to noon at BMA Lexington Market, 112 N. Eutaw Street. For more information, go to artbma.org/events.
Saturday, April 5
CityLit Festival: This annual literary festival brings panels, readings, craft intensives and more for avid readers, burgeoning writers and anyone who wants to grow their writing and literary skills. 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Lord Baltimore Hotel, 20 W. Baltimore Street. For more information, go to citylitproject.org/events-programs/citylit-festival.
Drop-in Art Making: Collaborative Collage Quilt: Work with other artists of all ages and abilities in creating a quilt square using collage techniques. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Walters Art Museum, 600 N. Charles Street. For more information, go to thewalters.org/events, or call 410-547-9000.
Baltimore Playwrights Festival: For this day of the Baltimore Playwrights Festival, listen to live readings of plays by local playwrights. This day includes “Tom Middleton and The Ur-thello” by James Lewis Huss and “Floating Down to Camelot” by Sache Satta. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Eubie Blake National Cultural Center, 847 N. Howard Street. For more information, go to baltplayfest.org.
Inaugural 410Fest: Baltimore Center Stage presents an inaugural festival celebrating plays written in the city. Enjoy food, mimosas, music, and well-crafted plays. An artist market will also be there for locally-crafted goods. 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Baltimore Center Stage, 700 N. Calvert Street. For more information, go to centerstage.org/plays-and-events/plays-and-events.
Written in My Soul Poetry Workshop: Share your poetry, lyrics and spoken word with others. Noon to 1 p.m. at MRI Studios, 20 N. Howard Street. For more information, go to mediarhythminstitute.com.
Ultra Naté’s Deep Sugar AFTERHOURS: Ultra Naté hits the DJ decks with Baltimore house music legend Wayne Davis and Donna Edwards. 18+ ($20-$25) 11 p.m. to 4 a.m. at Club 1722 Afterhours, 1722 N. Charles Street. For more information, go to ra.co/events/us/baltimore.
Sunday, April 6
The Purple Honey Concert Series Nas Tribute: This event features saxophonist Tim Green, spoken word artist, Theresa Tha Songbird, and comedian Turae. Hosted by comedian Larry Lancaster. ($27-$362) 4 p.m. at La Familia Soundstage, 836 Guilford Avenue. For more information, go to https://purplehoneymusic.com/tickets.
Coffee Club Social: Sound.wav Sundays-Party with a Purpose: Sweat it out to house music while learning harm reduction techniques presented by Safe Circles. Featuring DJs Therapy Sounds and Tew Slim. 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. at The Rockwell, 702 S. Broadway. For more information, go to ra.co/events/us/baltimore.
Monday, April 7
Blackout Poetry: Stop by the Orleans Street Branch of the Enoch Pratt Library to create blackout poetry. 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Enoch Pratt Free Library’s Orleans Street Branch, 1303 Orleans Street. For more information, go to calendar.prattlibrary.org.