Wednesday, January 29
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.
Know Your Rights: Hospital Medical Debt: Do you or a loved one have medical debt? Come ask questions and learn to navigate solutions with Economic Action Maryland. 7 p.m. at Red Emma’s, 3128 Greenmount Avenue. For more information, go to redemmas.org/events.
Thursday, January 30
Free Community Pilates w/ Shayla Thomas: Pilates is a low-impact exercise that strengthens your entire body using precise movements and controlled breathing, emphasizing spinal alignment to enhance core strength, flexibility, and posture for all fitness levels. Every other Thursday. 5:15 p.m. at Creative Alliance Creativity Center, 3137 Eastern Avenue. For more information, go to https://creativealliance.org/event/free-community-pilates-w-shayla-thomas-jan-mar2025/2025-01-30/ or find Thomas on Instagram @shaylapilates
2025 Sanitary Sewer Modified Consent Decree Annual Public Meeting: This meeting will go over the work regarding the consent decree that requires DPW to address overflows from the sanitary sewer system. 6 p.m. at Cylburn Arboretum, 4915 Greenspring Avenue. For more information, go to publicworks.baltimorecity.gov.
“this book will not save you” Book Talk: This book is a poetry collection exploring the intersection of alcoholism, institutionalization, queerness, and borderline personality disorder. In conversation with author nat raum and educator Tonee Mae Moll. 7 p.m. at Red Emma’s, 3128 Greenmount Avenue. For more information, go to redemmas.org/events.
Friday, January 31
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.
Baltimore Vigil for Gaza: Every Friday, join a vigil calling for the end of genocide and occupation in Gaza. 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the corner of 33rd St. and Hillen Road. For more information, email Baltimore2Palestine@gmail.com.
Community Abolition Potluck: Join the John Hopkins University Graduate Student Worker Union as they gather for a community abolition potluck. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 2640 Space, 2640 Saint Paul Street. RSVP through this link: tinyurl.com/tru-rsvp-abolition-potluck. For more information, follow @teachersandresearchersunited on Instagram.
Sunday, February 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. Locations vary – for more information, follow Runners4Justice on Facebook and Instagram or email runners4justicebalt@gmail.com to be added to their email list.
Monday, February 3
James Baldwin at 100 and Beyond: This year, author and activist James Baldwin would have been 100 years old. Join Baldwin’s nephew Trevor Baldwin and founder of the Baldwin Prize Lionel Foster for a conversation about furthering the legacy of Black heroes. 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Enoch Pratt Central Library, 400 Cathedral Street. For more information, go to calendar.prattlibrary.org.
Our Time Kitchen: Meal Prepping Workshop: As part of Pratt Test Kitchen, join a chef from Our Time Kitchen to learn about meal prepping. 6 p.m. at the Enoch Pratt Southeast Anchor Library, 3601 Eastern Avenue. For more information, go to calendar.prattlibrary.org.
Tuesday, February 4
Consensus Training Workshop: Join the Barclay Old Goucher Neighbors for an interactive workshop to learn about consensus decision making, a powerful tool for building shared power and accountability in collective spaces. Dinner will be provided and activities are available for children five and up. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Greenmount Recreation Center, 2304 Greenmount Ave. RSVP to sbluher@gmail.com.
Wednesday, February 5
“my mother’s tomorrow” Book Talk: Author and professor Karsonya Wise Whitehead compiles her three-year ethnographic study of Baltimore’s Black Butterfly and columns from the Afro into one book. The book documents key moments in history, in the words and experiences of Black Baltimore. 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Enoch Pratt Central Library, 400 Cathedral Street. For more information, go to calendar.prattlibrary.org.
Friday, February 7
Inviting Light Community Kick-Off: Inviting Light is a public art project which will illuminate Station North with temporary public art installations throughout 2025. In this kick-off, hear from Mayor Brandon Scott, meet the artists, and enjoy light refreshments. 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Parkway Theatre. 5 W. North Avenue. For more information, go to invitinglight.org.
Saturday, February 8
Winter Garden Workday: Join Village Learning Place in the maintenance and enjoyment of this communal garden. Over the winter months, there’ll be hot beverages, seed saving, and program planning. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Village Learning Place Library, 2521 St. Paul Street. For more information, go to villagelearningplace.org/event.
Give Kids a Smile Day: The Maryland State Dental Association is offering free oral health exams, fluoride treatments, and giveaways for kids ages 1-17. No insurance needed, reservation required. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 3201 Tioga Parkway Suite W. For more information, go to carefirst.com/cec.
Town Hall Meeting with the CEO: Meet Pratt Library CEO Chad Helton during a town hall meeting. Share your thoughts and opinions about your local library. Light refreshments will be provided. 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Enoch Pratt Edmondson Library, 4330 Edmondson Avenue. For more information, go to calendar.prattlibrary.org.
Sunday, February 9
Book Thing of Baltimore Monthly Giveaway: The Book Thing of Baltimore will be giving away their collected books 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.
Second Sunday Drum Circle: Join the Hampden community for a community-oriented drum circle. All skills are welcome, BYO drums, shakers, and percussive toys. ($5 minimum for suggested donation) 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. at 800 W. 36th Street. For more information, go to jasonarmstrongbaker.com.
Monday, February 10
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.
SECAC Meeting: The Special Education Citizens’ Advisory Committee allows commissioners and district office staff to work together on special education issues and positive solutions. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 200 E. North Avenue. For more information, go to baltimorecityschools.org.
“Last Seen” Book Talk: This book draws from an archive of nearly five thousand letters and advertisements, telling a story of the formerly enslaved looking for stolen-away family. These searches persevered until the 1920s. 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Enoch Pratt Central Library, 400 Cathedral Street. For more information, go to calendar.prattlibrary.org.
Tuesday, February 11
BCPS Public Board Meeting: Attend a public school board meeting. 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at 200 E. North Avenue. Virtual and dial-in options available. For more information, go to baltimorecityschools.org/events.
Blissful Body Yoga with Dee Satterfield: Blissful Body Yoga is made to creating a safe, inclusive space for Baltimoreans and DMV denizens to breath, meditate, and practice the art of yoga. 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Village Learning Place Library, 2521 St. Paul Street. For more information, go to villagelearningplace.org/event.
“The United States Governed by Six Hundred Thousand Despots” Book Talk: This is a first-hand account of the life and odyssey of abolitionist, sailor, and formerly enslaved person John Swanson Jacobs; written by him and initially published in an Australian newspaper during the 19th century. 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Enoch Pratt Central Library, 400 Cathedral Street. For more information, go to calendar.prattlibrary.org.
Wednesday, February 12
Excellence and Innovation in Baltimore Hospitality: Join Aaron Dante of the No Pix After Dark podcast for a discussion with four hospitality professionals on the future of hospitality. Registration is required. 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Enoch Pratt Central Library, 400 Cathedral Street. For more information, go to calendar.prattlibrary.org.
“Another World Is Possible” Book Talk: This book discusses how activists, government officials, and industry professionals from all over the world made innovative solutions to problems the United States continues to suffer from. 7 p.m. at Red Emma’s, 3128 Greenmount Avenue. For more information, go to redemmas.org/events.