Wednesday, December 4
National AIDS Memorial Quilt Display: The historic AIDS Memorial Quilt will make an appearance in Baltimore to remember the lives lost to HIV/AIDS. On view through 12/8. Noon to 8 p.m. at First and St. Stephen’s United Church of Christ, 6915 York Road. For more information, go to baltimoreworldaidsday.com.
The Poetry Party Open Mic: Respect, love, poetry and fun at this open mic event. Tickets at the door. 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at La Familia Soundstage, 836 Guilford Road. For more information, go to lafamiliasoundstage.com/events or call 410-885-4572.
Thursday, December 5
James Baldwin: The Enduring Legacy of a Native Son: The exhibit explores Baldwin’s early beginnings, his role in the Civil Rights Movement, and his storied career as a writer and social critic as a part of celebrating Baldwin’s 100th birthday. Last day of the exhibit. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Central Enoch Pratt Free Library, 400 Cathedral Street. For more information, go to calendar.prattlibrary.org.
Vinyl Nite: Baltimore Record Bazaar Vinyl Nite every first Friday of the month. 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Peabody Heights Brewery, 401 East 30th Street. For more information, go to peabodyheightsbrewery.com/event/vinyl-nite/2024-12-06.
Friday, December 6
Margaret Eby presents “You Gotta Eat”: Philadelphia Inquirer deputy food editor Margaret Eby will discuss her new book with culture and politics writer Colette Shade. In the face of stress, burnout, and exhaustion, learn how to make effortless meals in a friendly and accessible manner. 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Greedy Reads Remington, 320 West 29th Street. For more information, go to greedyreads.com/events.
International Friday: Good vibes and free admission. (21+) 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. at Club Bellissimo, 1001 East Pratt Street. For more information, follow clubbellissimo on Instagram.
Saturday, December 7
Pre-Kwanzaa Cultural Celebration: Morgan State University’s annual Pre-Kwanzaa Celebration. Learn about the traditions of Kwanzaa with food, dance, music, and art. 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Calvin and Tina Tyler Ballroom of Morgan State University’s Student Center, 1700 East Cold Spring Lane. For more information, go to events.morgan.edu/event/pre-kwanzaa-cultural-celebration.
The Hopkins Review End-of-Volume Celebration: Celebrate the conclusion of The Hopkins Review’s 17th volume with short readings of fiction, nonfiction and poetry. 5 p.m. at Red Emma’s, 3128 Greenmount Avenue. For more information, go to redemmas.org/events/the-hopkins-review-end-of-volume-celebration.
December’s Big Light Reading: Join Lines + Stars and Atomic Books for their seasonal installment of their Big Light Reading Series. Featuring poets Shenandoah Sowash, Ashley Elisabeth, and Leslie Schwerin. 7 p.m. at Atomic Books, 3620 Falls Road. For more information, follow Atomic Books on Facebook and Instagram.
Ultra Naté’s Deep Sugar After Hours: This afro house throwdown will have special guest DJ Thommy Davis. Complimentary Cocktail on DeepSugar before midnight. 18+ ($20 advance ticket, $25 door price) 11 p.m. to 4 a.m. at Club 1722 Afterhours, 1722 North Charles Street. For more information, go to ra.co/events/2040360, or follow deepsugarparty on Instagram.
Sunday, December 8
Slay the Holidays Drag Brunch: Join ADB as they “Slay the Holidays” in this Christmas/Halloween mashup. Featuring Dustyn Dawn, Chanel Belladonna, Onyx Ondyx and more. ($23.18) 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Peabody Heights Brewery, 401 East 30th Street. For more information, go to https://peabodyheightsbrewery.com/event/slay-the-holidays-drag-brunch.
Baker Artists Portfolios Spotlight Event: As a part of Baker Artist’s Portfolios “Off The Web” exhibit, visit The Peale for an afternoon of live performances, music, film screenings, and readings from nearly 200 Baltimore-area artists, who all have brought one piece from their Baker Artist Portfolio and into The Peale. 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at The Peale, 225 Holliday Street. For more information, go to https://bakerartist.org/otw
Baltimore Crown Awards: The Baltimore Crown Awards is a love driven, love sponsored and love focused event- created to spread love and positivity in the city. ($11-$200) 7 p.m. at The Assembly Room, 316 Guilford Avenue. For more information, go to thebaltimorescene.org.
Wednesday, December 10
Best (and Worst of) Celebration: Join Baltimore Beat for an evening celebrating our beloved readers, subscribers and winners of our Best of Baltimore 2024 Issue. 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Mera Kitchen Collective, 1301 North Calvert Street. For more information, go to mera.kitchen, or email distribution@baltimorebeat.com.
Thursday, December 12
Express and Explore Tour: Men’s Fashion: Take a gender-expansive, cross-cultural look at how men throughout history have dressed. 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at The Walters Art Museum, 600 North Charles Street. For more information, go to thewalters.org/event/tour-fashion.
Community Craft and Music Night with Common Tone: A cozy night of festive community crafting. Drink specials and seasonal books will be present to purchase. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Bird in Hand, 11 East 33rd Street. For more information, go to birdinhandcafe.com/events.
Agatha Christie’s “And Then There Were None”: Adapted for the stage, this best-selling murder mystery weaves suspicion, suspense, and intrigue to create a tale of shock and awe. The show runs from Dec. 1 through Jan. 5. ($5 – $50) 7 p.m. at Everyman Theatre, 315 West Fayette Street. For more information, go to everymantheatre.org/event/attwn.
Friday, December 13
Station North Second Friday Art Walk: Holiday edition of the Art Walk. Spanning the neighborhoods of Charles North, Greenmount West, and Barclay, Station North offers a walking tour of all the art, studios, galleries and businesses in this artistic neighborhood. 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Station North, 1735 Maryland Avenue Upstairs A. For more information, go to stationnorth.org/news, or follow Night Owl Gallery on Facebook.
Block Party! Baltimore’s Best Black Improv Comedy: 90 minutes of the funniest improv in Baltimore and a true showcase of Baltimore’s best Black improv comedians. BYOB ($12 – $17.85) 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Maryland Art Place Inc, 218 West Saratoga Street. For more information, go highwireimprov.com/shows.
Saturday, December 14
Project Artscape Finale: Celebrate Baltimore’s fashion community with a runway show and conversation with emerging and established fashion designers. 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at The Walters Art Museum, 600 North Charles Street. For more information, go to thewalters.org/event/project-artscape.
Soul of the Youth Performing and Visual Arts Showcase: Watch singing, roller skating performances, African drumming, poetry and more in a showcase that places youth talent on center stage. ($15 at the door, $10 for kids at or younger than 13 years) 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at The Sharing Hall, 5114 Liberty Heights Avenue. For more information, go to allevents.in/baltimore/soul-of-the-youth/100001076005975839.
Monday, December 16
Script Tease: Trouble (At the Vista View Mobile Home Estates): Watch the staged reading of a story about working class women, with themes of mental health, addiction, and motherhood. ($5 minimum, pay-what-you-choose) 6 p.m. at Everyman Theatre, 315 West Fayette Street. For more information, go to everymantheatre.org/event/script-tease.
Wednesday, December 18
Office Hours with D. Watkins: Talk with author D. Watkins to learn about storytelling, share your story, and record your experience as a Baltimorean for the chance to be featured in a Digital Maryland curated collection. 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. in Classroom 1802 at the Enoch Pratt Central Library, 400 Cathedral Street. For more information, go to calendar.prattlibrary.org/event/office-hours-with-d-watkins-writer-in-residence.