Wednesday, February 26
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 West Wednesday on Instagram and Justice for Tyrone West on Facebook.
Pratt Free Market: A judgment-free, accessible, and modern free grocery store. Customers can fill one library supply bag with groceries every Wednesday and Friday. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Enoch Pratt Southeast Anchor Library, 3601 Eastern Avenue. For more information, go to prattlibrary.org or call 410-396-5430.
“Taking Care: Portraits from Baltimore” – Film Screening & Discussion: Join CareFirst for a screening and discussion around the short film. Then stay after for networking. Snacks will be provided. 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at 3201 Tioga Parkway Suite W. For more information, go to carefirst.com/cec.
Thursday, February 27
HBCU Sip & Shop: Mahogany Makers presents an evening of shopping, sipping, and supporting Black designers, artists and creators. Connect with fellow HBCU grads and family. RSVP required. 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Mahogany Makers, 1623 Thames Street. For more information, go to mahoganymakers.com.
TreeBaltimore Winter Gathering: Twice a year, the City’s tree advocates, planters, maintainers, researchers, volunteers, and cheerleaders convene to network and learn about caring for urban trees. Food, trivia, a raffle, and more. Registration is required. 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Unity Hall, 1505 Eutaw Place. For more information, go to: treebaltimore.org/gathering.
Friday, February 28
BALT Free Expungement Service: Are you or a loved one in need of free expungement and warrant recall assistance? 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Penn North Recovery Center Clinic, 2410 Pennsylvania Avenue. For more information, go to baltimoreactionlegal.org/events and follow @baltlegal on Instagram.
CIAA Harborplace Hoops & Happenings: This is day one of a two-day celebration of hoops, music, and more. Enjoy DJ sets, karaoke, food and drink, and over 30 local vendors. 3 p.m. at 301 Light Street. For more information, follow @shoppandorasboxboutique on Instagram
BAP Baltimore Presents “From Enslavement to Internal Colonies”: Join The Black Alliance for Peace Baltimore Citywide Alliance as they discuss past and current conditions for Black folks in Baltimore and the ongoing struggle for Black liberation. 6 p.m. at 709 N. Howard Street. For more information, follow @bap_baltimore on Instagram.
“Innocent Until Proven Muslim” Book Talk: Join author Maha Hilal and activist Sam Agarwal for a book talk on the War on Terror and how federal-made narratives fostered Islamophobia and state/cultural violence against Muslim Americans. 7 p.m. at Red Emma’s, 3128 Greenmount Avenue. For more information, go to redemmas.org/events.
Saturday, March 1
Graphic Novel Club Meeting: An early morning graphic novel club for young readers. Explore, read, and discuss graphic novels in a supportive space with skilled educators. Registration required. ($10 in advance, $15 at door) 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Dreamers & Make-Believers, 400 S. Highland Avenue. For more information, go to bmoretransform.org.
Aspiring Leaders Information Session: City Schools is offering an information session for individuals interested in becoming school leaders. 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Digital Harbor High School, 1100 Covington Street. For more information, go to baltimorecityschools.org/events, or email dnthomas01@bcps.k12.md.us.
Women’s History Month Market: In celebration of Women’s History Month, Checkerspot Brewing Company is hosting a Women’s History Month Market. Shop at women-led businesses and celebrate two beer releases. Noon to 5 p.m. at Checkerspot Brewing Company, 1421 Ridgely Street. For more information, go to checkerspotbrewing.com.
Know Your Rights Training for Advocates: Malaya Baltimore will host a free training session about your legal rights when interacting with immigration law enforcement. 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. in Baltimore City (address provided with RSVP). For more information, email malaya.baltimore@gmail.com.
“Owned” Book Talk: Join author Eoin Higgins, Guardian columnist Osita Nwanevu, and editor-in-chief of The Real News Network Maximillian Alvarez for a discussion on the ways right-wing billionaires and once left-leaning voices colluded to distort and undermine independent journalism. 7 p.m. at Red Emma’s, 3128 Greenmount Avenue. For more information, go to redemmas.org/events.
Sunday, March 2
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-two or three 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.
Queer Made Market: Join the Inky Cap Artist Co-op for the first Queer Made Market of 2025. Shop arts, crafts, food and drink from BIPOC, trans, and marginalized artists. 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Peabody Heights Brewery, 401 E. 30th Street. For more information, follow @inkycapartistcoop on Instagram, or email inkycapartistcoop@gmail.com.
Monday, March 3
TRANSEND: Transgender & Non-Binary Support Group: Join The Pride Center of Maryland in a safe space for trans and non-binary people to share experiences, heal, and grow together every first and third Monday of each month. 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at The Pride Center of Maryland, 2418 Saint Paul Street. For more information, go to pridecentermd.org.
Tuesday, March 4
6th Annual Community & Veterans Hiring Fair: Now open to the general public, this job fair aims to help veterans and all job seekers get jobs and network. Dress to impress and bring your resume. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at University Student Center, 1700 E. Cold Spring Lane. For more information, go to labor.maryland.gov/employment/jobfairs.shtml, or email mark.pindell@maryland.gov.
Wednesday, March 5
Board of Estimates Meeting: Attend a Board of Estimates meeting to stay up-to-date on the latest changes to the city from 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.
Thursday, March 6
“Taking the State Out of the Body” Book Talk: Join author and organizer Eliana Rubin and Rabbi Ariana Katz for a discussion on how to deconstruct nationalism and move toward collective care through Jewish anti-Zionism and trauma-informed praxis. 7 p.m. at Red Emma’s, 3128 Greenmount Avenue. For more information, go to redemmas.org/events.
Friday, March 7
Jobtown Ballroom Coworking Club: Every Friday Mobtown Ballroom and Cafe transforms into a place where people can both remote work and mingle together. A lunch hour activity is provided by the Jobtown Ballroom Cronies. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Mobtown Ballroom, 30 W. North Avenue. For more information, go to mobtownballroom.com or call 443-699-3040.
Looking Back, Moving Forward: Ten Years after the Baltimore Uprising: On Fridays between February 28th and April 4th, the BMA Lexington Market will host staff from Baltimore Beat and local activists for a story-gathering series to mark 10 years since the death of Freddie Gray and the Baltimore Uprising. BMA Lexington Market guests are invited to share their stories and recollections through conversations and interviews led by journalists from the Beat. Your stories will be digitally archived and some will be shared in the April issue of the publication. 10 a.m. to noon at BMA Lexington Market, 112 North Eutaw Street. For more information, email distribution@baltimorebeat.com.
Gamers of Color Happy Hour: Looking to make new friends and play games? No Land Beyond hosts a free gaming happy hour for gamers of color on the first Friday of every month. Grab a happy hour drink and get introduced to new friends and board games. 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at No Land Beyond, 2125 Maryland Avenue. For more information, go to nolandbaltimore.com/events.
From Baltimore 2 Palestine: Join Kim Jensen and others to call for the United States to invest in peace and 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.
Aesthetic Fridays: Join MAP Technologies and Marsapalooza Arcade for a weekly fighting game community event. Giant games, community-run tournaments, local vendors and more. ($10 venue entry fee) 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. at M.A.P. Technologies, 322 W. Baltimore Street. For more information, go to start.gg/aestheticfridays.
Saturday, March 8
GameFace Con: GameFace Con is a free, 2 day tabletop gaming convention happening March 8th and 9th at Peabody Heights Brewery. Featuring over 30 vendors, you can play games with the creators and buy directly from them. Noon to 10 p.m. at Peabody Heights Brewery, 401 E. 30th Street. For more information, go to peabodyheightsbrewery.com/events.
Science Slam with BUGSS: Join the Baltimore Underground Science Space and learn about the cool science happening in this city, in a fun and digestible way. 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Bird in Hand, 11 E. 33rd Street. For more information, go to bugssonline.org.
Sunday, March 9
Book Thing of Baltimore Monthly Giveaway: The Book Thing of Baltimore will be giving away their collected and donated books. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 3001 Vineyard Lane. For more information, go to bookthing.org/faq, call 410-662-5631, or email info@bookthing.org.
Monday, March 10
Madness: Race and Insanity in a Jim Crow Asylum: Journalist Antonia Hylton will discuss her recent book, which discusses one of the last segregated asylums and its campus that still stands in Anne Arundel County. 4 p.m. at Albin O. Kuhn Library Gallery, 1000 Hilltop Circle. For more information, go to dreshercenter.umbc.edu/humanities-forum/current.
Baltimore City Council Meeting: Special meeting of the Baltimore City Council. 5 p.m. at Baltimore City Hall, 100 Holliday Street. For more information, go to baltimorecitycouncil.com or call 410-396-4804.
Tuesday, March 11
Public Board Meeting: Baltimore City Public Schools is hosting a Public Board Meeting at Digital Harbor High School. 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at 1100 Covington Street. For more information, go to baltimorecityschools.org/events.