Wednesday, July 2

West Wednesday: 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.

Board of Estimates Meeting: 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. 

Free Breakfast/Lunch: From now through July 31, all students can get free breakfast and lunch from Baltimore City Schools’ Str/EATS Cafe Food Truck. 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. for breakfast, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for lunch at Armistead Gardens, 5001 E. Eager Street. For more information and more locations,go to mdsummermeals.org.

Thursday, July 3

1st Thursdays at the Mill on North |July 3rd Community Night | By BVFA: Collaborate with others interested in eliminating poverty and hunger in West Baltimore through the power of urban agriculture.  4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 2636 West North Avenue. For more information, go to baltimoreverticalfarms.org. 

Open Mic: “Black Ocean Storytelling”: Members of the Black African Diaspora are welcome to share their stories about their encounters with the ocean at this open mic night. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Red Emma’s, 3128 Greenmount Avenue. For more information, go to redemmas.org. 

Friday, July 4

14th Annual Bike Ride to Fort McHenry: Join Catonsville Rails to Trails as they bike from Catonsville to Fort McHenry. 8 a.m. to noon starting at Catonsville Bike Shop, 825 Frederick Road Rear, Catonsville. For more information, go to crtt.org.

Sunday, July 6

rainboWEB: Get artistic with coloring books and art projects, learn about hopeful and empowering hxstory, and hear about mutual aid opportunities in this social gathering for “rainbow baltimoreans n our loved ones.” This is a masked event. Noon to 4 p.m. at Red Emma’s, 3128 Greenmount Avenue. For more information, email rainbowebaltimore@gmail.com, or go to redemmas.org/events. 

Monday, July 7

Mental Mondays in West Baltimore: Learn about various wellness practices, from yoga, to art, to meditation and everything in between. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at The Factory, 5 N. Calhoun Street. For more information, go to nami.org. 

Tuesday, July 8

Free Self Defense Class in Canton: A self-defense class to learn techniques and boost your confidence. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at CareFirst Engagement Center, 1501 S. Clinton Street, Suite 100. For more information, go to carefirst.com/cec.

Grief & Hope for People Impacted by Federal Changes: Learn how to manage grief and foster hope through indigenous knowledge and mental health practices. 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Impact Hub Baltimore, 10 E. North Avenue. For more information, go to baltimore.impacthub.net.

2025 BCPS Job Fair: Learn about available job opportunities with Baltimore County Public Schools. Please bring your resume. Interviews available. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology, 938 York Road, Towson. For more information, go to bcps.org/jobs.

Wednesday, July 9

Lead the Change: A day of action, advocacy, and exchange honoring Baltimore change makers, empowering global leaders, and building a better world. 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Baltimore Unity Hall, 1505 Eutaw Place. For more information, go to civilrights.baltimorecity.gov.

Mayor’s Office of Overdose Response Listening Sessions: The first of four public listening sessions to get feedback on the new citywide Overdose Response Strategic Plan. Residents will learn about the plan and then join small group discussions to share their thoughts and experiences. Feedback will help shape the final version of the plan. Dinner and resources will start at 5:30 p.m.. Event will begin promptly at 6 p.m. Cherry Hill Elementary and Middle School, 801 Bridgeview Road. For more information, find @bcmoor_ on Instagram.

Thursday, July 10

BGE Open House at Sparrows Point Park Community Center: Get help understanding your bill. If you have anything to say to BG&E, this is perfect for doing so. 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at 1900 Wharf Road Edgemere. For more information, find “BGE Open House” on Eventbrite.

A Pathway to Success!!! Transition Fair: Panelists from colleges and vocational schools, giveaways, and light refreshments. 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at The Factory, 5 N. Calhoun Street. For more information, go to namibaltimore.org.

Friday, July 11

Baltimore, The City of Accessible Arts: Public Convening: This event will feature a screening of “Seeing Without Sight,” an exhibition by Make Studio and VisAbility Art Lab, a keynote address, and much more. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Enoch Pratt Central Library, 400 Cathedral Street. For more information, go to calendar.prattlibrary.org. 

Community of Practice: An interactive exhibit for residents, leaders, and stakeholders to explore the current state of police staffing and community relationships with local law enforcement. 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Pennsylvania Main Street Welcome Center, 1829 Pennsylvania Avenue. For more information, go to opi.baltimorecity.gov.

Baltimore Unity Hall Organizing 101 Workshop: Organizing is all about knowing where to apply pressure to systems to get the outcome you want. In Session 2: Power Mapping, you will learn a systematic approach to identifying those pressure points. By the end of this two-hour workshop, you should be able to identify effective strategies to effect change. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Baltimore Unity Hall, 1505 Eutaw Place. For more information, go to baltimoreunityhall.org. 

“No Sense in Wishing” Book Talk: In conversation with journalist Timmhotep Aku, culture critic Lawrence Burney discusses his debut novel about the connections between himself, Baltimore, the Black diaspora, and music. 7 p.m. at Red Emma’s, 3128 Greenmount Avenue. For more information, go to redemmas.org/events/. 

Saturday, July 12

Justice for Tyrone West Run/Walk: Run or walk a 5k, 12k, or 12 miles for justice and accountability. 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. at Lake Montebello, 33rd street and Hillen Rd. For more information, find @Runners4Justice on Instagram or email runners4justicebalt@gmail.com.

Liberty Road Cleanup with Speaker Adrienne Jones: Everyone is welcome, and all students who participate will receive community service hours. 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. 8419 Liberty Road, Windsor Mill. For more information, call 410-455-5330 or email AAjaz@house.state.md.us.

Book Thing of Baltimore Monthly Giveaway: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at The Book Thing of Baltimore, 3001 Vineyard Lane. For more information, go to bookthing.org/faq, call 410-662-5631, or email info@bookthing.org. 

Sidewalk Repotting: B. Willow’s experts will repot up to three plants for you. The only thing you pay for is the soil. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at B. Willow, 220 W. 27th Street. For more information, go to bwillow.com. 

Baltimore/ Washington One Caribbean Carnival/ Festival 2025: A two day event filled with masqueraders, entertainment, music, arts and craft and food vendors. ($23.18, parade is free) July 12-13 at Druid Hill Park, 900 Druid Park Lake Drive. For more information, go to baltimorecarnival.org. 

Sunday, July 13

Kids Story Time at Greedy Reads: Join Greedy Reads Remington for a kids story time. 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Greedy Reads Remington, 320 W. 29th Street. For more information, go to greedyreads.com.

Monday, July 14

Black Femme Freedom School Open Classroom Week: A special series of sessions where community, curiosity, and creativity come alive. These workshops are for adults and youth ages 14 and up. July 14-18. Location will be emailed to you upon confirmation of your RSVP. For more information, go to ngsworldwide.com/home.

Tuesday, July 15

Black Folx Book Club: “Freshwater”: Join Greedy Reads’s Leela Chantrelle for a discussion of “Freshwater,” by Akwaeke Emezi. This book is about a woman with separate selves who fights for control after a traumatic event. 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Greedy Reads Remington, 320 West 29th Street. For more information, go to greedyreads.com/events-book-clubs/book-clubs.

Genre Fiction Book Club:  “Station Eleven” by Emily St. John Mandel. Please RSVP. 6:30 p.m. at Snug Books, LLC, 4717 Harford Road, Suite 1C. For more information, go to https://www.snugbooks.com/events/event-calendars or call 443-869-4022.