Wednesday, June 18
Buttons of Freedom: Design and create your own Juneteenth-themed buttons while learning about the history and meaning of Juneteenth. 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Enoch Pratt Walbrook Library, 3203 W. North Avenue. For more information, go to calendar.prattlibrary.org.
Thursday, June 19
Garden Hours with Jayswann feat. Black Grealish: Garden Hours is a free bi-weekly dance party series. Dance to the good vibes of house, ghettotech, and club music. Featuring Black Grealish. 8 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. at Current Space, Garden Bar, 421 N. Tyson Street. For more information, go to currentspace.com or email info@currentspace.com.
Friday, June 20
Amazing Art Expo’s Anime Art Event: The Amazing Art Expo invites you to the Lord Baltimore Hotel for three days of anime and pop culture-inspired art and cosplay. Featuring actors David Sobolov and Warrington Gillette, and artist Nastiya G. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Lord Baltimore Hotel, 20 W. Baltimore Street. For more information, go to amazingartexpo.com.
Art After Hours: Solstice: Join the Baltimore Museum of Art in celebrating the summer solstice with an evening of rebirth and celebration. Meet photographer Devin Allen and Baltimore Beat editor-in-chief Lisa Snowden, watch a capoeira movement ceremony, and dance to good music by DJ MUSE(O)FIRE. 21+ ($25 BMA Members, $35 Non-Members) 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. at BMA Main Campus, 10 Art Museum Drive. For more information, go to artbma.org/event/art-after-hours-solstice.
Gaza Thrift X Digital Xscape: This weekend, support the Gazawi mutual aid initiative and the Frederick Four legal defense fund with a daytime market and nighttime DJ set. Featuring Girlypop Princess, Kade Young, Babypuff, and NANAGOTCHI. 18+ ($15.03) 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. at Le Mondo Arts, 406 N. Howard Street. For more information, follow @gazathrift on Instagram.
“Stars and Portals” Exhibition Opening: Artists Adewale Alli and VILLAGER join artistic forces to create a “transcendent visual dialogue between cosmos and spirit.” 6 p.m. at Creative Alliance Amalie Rothschild Gallery, 3134 Eastern Avenue. For more information, go to creativealliance.org/events.
Leather Dyke Pride: Dyke Nite Baltimore and Sanctuary present an event for sapphics and the wider LGBTQ+ community to dust off their leathers and dance the night away. Featuring pole dancing from Andre Shakti, Kira and more, and music by DJ Rosie. 21+ ($20) 10 p.m. at Ottobar, 2549 N. Howard Street. For more information, follow @dykenitebaltimore on Instagram or go to theottobar.com.
Saturday, June 21
Whiskey on the Waterfront: Live music, food trucks, and whiskey cocktails. Noon to 6 p.m. at Sagamore Spirit Distillery, 301 E Cromwell Street. For more information, go to baltimorepeninsula.com.
AfroFutro: A Journey to the Golden Cloud Nebula: Join The Walters Art Museum for this special Afrofuturist performance by Afro House’s Astronaut Symphony. Led by Scott Patterson, this performance will explore love, liberation, and our relationship to Earth and the cosmos. Registration required. 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at The Walters Art Museum, 600 N. Charles Street. For more information, go to thewalters.org/event/afrofutro.
Queer Collage: Joy + Whimsy: Red Emma’s invites you to craft, laugh, and collaborate with others on your latest creative endeavor. All materials provided. Suggested donation of $1-10. 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Red Emma’s, 3128 Greenmount Avenue. For more information, go to redemmas.org/events, or email fernaurelius@gmail.com.
Liber8 – A Juneteenth Celebration: Hosts Break A Leg and Black Techno Matters present a Juneteenth celebration. Featuring Tromac, flotussin, Rose Kourts, Dee Clark, cash.liss, DJ Dolla, Kotic Couture, and AceMo. 21+ ($22.85 – $34.30) 10 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. at The Compound, 2239 Kirk Avenue (22nd Street). For more information, go to ra.co/events/2172252.
Sunday, June 22
Common Tone Summer Music Session: Common Tone invites kids and families to sing, dance, play instruments, and connect with your child. ($15) 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at The Ivy Bookshop, Back Patio, 5928 Falls Road. For more information and where to sign up, go to theivybookshop.com/events.
COLAB: Art and Music from Baltimore and Beyond – Gallery Talk: See and hear a gallery talk about African American art and music. With curator Hilary Pierce, guests can use their bluetooth listening device to fully experience the playlists paired to the chosen art pieces. 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Eubie Blake National Jazz Institute and Cultural Center, 847 N. Howard Street. For more information, go to eubieblake.org.
Tides and Vibes: Aquatic Arts: An afternoon of free, hands-on, waterfront fun featuring food, drinks, games, and music. 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Port Covington Marina, 321 East Cromwell Street. For more information, go to baltimorepeninsula.com.
Tuesday, June 24
Black Music Month Concert Series with Keystone Korner: Warren Wolf: Enoch Pratt and Keystone Korner have partnered up to bring you sweet tunes in celebration of Black Music Month. Enjoy an evening of jazz with bandleader Warren Wolf. 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Enoch Pratt Central Library, 400 Cathedral Street. Registration required. For more information, go to calendar.prattlibrary.org.
Thursday, June 26
“Black Earth Rising” Free Admission Day: This day will allow anyone to visit this exhibit for free. “Black Earth Rising” explores nature through artists of African diasporic, Latin American, and Native identity. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. at BMA Main Campus, 10 Art Museum Drive. For more information, go to artbma.org/events.
Sondheim 2025 Art Prize Finalists Award Ceremony: Come see the exhibition showcases of five finalists for the 2025 Janet & Walter Sondheim Art Prize, celebrate this year’s winner, and mingle with art-minded people in the award ceremony. 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at The Walters Art Museum, 600 N. Charles Street. For more information, go to thewalters.org/event/sondheim2025-ceremony.
“Of Yesterday and Tomorrow” Exhibition Opening: As the culmination of the 2025 New Generation Scholars Young Artist Archival Fellowship, this exhibition reflects months of research and storytelling into an installation about “a continuum of Black futures shaped by yesterday’s defiance.” 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at The Peale, 225 Holliday Street. For more information, go to thepeale.org/upcoming-events.
“Love in Every Shade” Gallery Reception: This Pride Month exhibition from the Chesapeake Arts Center serves as a showcase of queer love, artistry, and passion across all shades and peoples. Complimentary drinks and light snacks will be served. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Chesapeake Arts Center, 194 Hammonds Lane, Brooklyn Park. For more information, go to chesapeakearts.org.
Friday, June 27
Pride Month Booze & Browse: The Ivy Bookshop kicks off the final weekend of Pride Month with a special Booze & Browse. Make a craft, browse art books, sip a free drink, listen to music by Wondoz World, and visit the Queer Art Market. 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at The Ivy Bookshop, 5928 Falls Road. For more information, go to theivybookshop.com/events.
Final Fridays: Sing A Long with Evon Dior Michelle: Join Evon Dior Michelle and her fabulous drag friends for an evening of sing-a-long fun, with Disney songs, pop classics, or anything to your heart’s desire. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Enoch Pratt Central Library, 400 Cathedral Street. For more information, go to calendar.prattlibrary.org.
La Familia LIVE Karaoke w/ Secret Society: Live band Secret Society gets the party going and songs flowing with this karaoke experience. 6 p.m. to 11:55 p.m. at La Familia Soundstage, 836 Guilford Avenue. For more information, go to https://lafamiliasoundstage.com, or email info@lafamiliasoundstage.com.
Saturday, June 28
Queering the Collection: Karol Martinez: Artist and educator Karol Martinez discusses the Latin American Art installation through a LGBTQ+ lens. 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at The Walters Art Museum, 600 N. Charles Street. For more information, go to thewalters.org/event/martinez-2025-06.
Sunday, June 29
SUMN FLY [AYE LAUNCH]: Join The Sola System for the grand opening of AYE, a new space of art and creation. This open house features artwork in two gallery spaces and the opportunity to connect with other artists and creatives (21+) 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the second floor of Historic Hooper House, 100 E. 23rd Street. For more information, email inorbit@thesolasystem.space, or follow @ayespaceforus on Instagram.
LAURYN HILL – Evening Ritual – Vinyl Listening Session: Evening Ritual presents a vinyl listening session and active discussion of Ms. Lauryn Hill’s legendary album “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill.” 21+ ($12.51 – $17.85) 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Wet City, 223 W. Chase Street. For more information, go to basementselector.com/evening-ritual.
Sunday Dinner in the Black Arts District: Oh to Dream is back in the Black Arts District with their Sunday dinner series. All are welcome, and you’ll get to see a performance by Omnia Azar. 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 1829 Pennsylvania Avenue. For more information, find Sunday Dinner in the Black Arts District on Eventbrite.
Wednesday, July 2
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.