Wednesday, September 25
Pecha Kucha: A night of visual storytelling where each presenter prepares and shares exactly 20 slides. Get a glimpse into the past, current and future musings of folks doing creative, inspiring and unique work here in Baltimore. 7 p.m. at Current Space, Garden Bar, 421 Tyson Street. For more information, go to currentspace.com or email info@currentspace.com.
Thursday, September 26
Charm City Fringe Festival Celebrate the tenth anniversary of the festival with a live band, local market vendors and a sneak peak at the acts. You won’t want to miss this fantastic line-up of new, funky, always thought-provoking, occasionally sexy shows and artists plus exciting after hours events. Sept. 26 to Oct. 6. For more information, go to charmcityfringe.com.
Photo Book Meet-Up: Get an introduction to the library’s photo book collection (most of which can be checked out) and meet other photo/art book enthusiasts. Feel free to bring your own photo books to share as well. 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Enoch Pratt Central Library, Fine Arts Department, 400 Cathedral Street. In-person and virtual. For more information, go to prattlibrary.org or call 410-396-5430.
Exhibition Opening | Walk On By Celebrate the opening of the exhibition and artist exchange which explores the African diaspora in two historic industrial port cities, Baltimore and Rotterdam. Featuring works by Schaun Champion (Baltimore), Charles Mason III (Baltimore), Naomi King (Rotterdam), kolpeace (Baltimore), Djon Seedorf (Rotterdam), and Tarona (Rotterdam). Curated by Joy Davis, Visual Arts Director at Creative Alliance and founder of Waller Gallery. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Creative Alliance, Main Gallery 3134 Eastern Avenue. For more information, go to creativealliance.org or call 410-276-1651.
Garden Hours Drinks in the Garden Bar and music from JaySwann and guest JacqJill. 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Current Space, Garden Bar, 421 North Tyson Street. For more information, go to currentspace.com or email info@currentspace.com.
Ceddo | Virtual Film Screening Screening and discussion focused on Senegalese director Ousmane Sembène’s film, “Ceddo,” which takes place in precolonial Senegal. Free. 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Online. For more information go to naked art museum.
Friday, September 27
Creative Mornings Baltimore | Reflection with Shawn Chopra: A monthly speaker series led by Baltimore’s most innovative and creative minds. This month’s talk will be led by Shawn Chopra, co-owner of good neighbor. 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Sandtown Furniture, 1226 Wicomico Street.For more information, go to creativemornings.com or email baltimore@creativemornings.com.
Baby Art Date: Colors and Shapes: Each multisensory tour experience is designed to support children’s language, physical, and emotional development as well as provide social opportunities for children and their caregivers. (Free, registration encouraged) 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at Baltimore Museum of Art, 10 Art Museum Drive. For more information, call 443-573-1700 or go to artbma.org.
Vibes & Afro Beats: Current R. House Pop-Up Platinum Amala West African Cuisine is bringing West African culture beyond the kitchen. This event features a live DJ spinning the hottest Afrobeats and Amapiano tracks. 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. at R. House, 301 W 29th Street. For more information, go to r.housebaltimore.com.
SWEAT SPOT: A very gay xcx / troy tour afterparty. Brat Summer is over so wear your hottest brat autumn looks. 21+ ($9.56) 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. at Metro Gallery Baltimore, 1700 North Charles Street. For more information go to metrobmore.com.
Saturday, September 28
Drop-in Art Making: A Space of My Own Make a diorama of a space — either from life or your imagination — that makes you feel comfortable being yourself. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Walters Art Museum, 600 North Charles Street. For more information, go to thewalters.org.
22nd Annual Pigtown Festival In addition to good food, live music, and a KidZone for the little ones, this event features a running of the “Squeakness” pig races. noon. to 7 p.m. at 763 Washington Boulevard. For more information, go to: pigtownmainstreet.org/events/pigtownfestival, email director@historicpigtown.org, or call: 443-908-7038.
Preserving History | How the Black Press Safeguards the Past A deep knowledge of Black history is vital if you want to understand the world we live in. However, that history is often ignored, underfunded, and erased. Learn from representatives from Afro Charities and Baltimore Beat about how this work began and where it’s going. 5 p.m. at Baltimore Book Festival: 32nd Street stage. For more information, go to baltimorebookfestival.com, email bookfest@promotionandarts.org, or call 410-752-8632.
Panda Den A night of deconstructed club music and other curiosities. 21+ (Free) 10 p.m at Ottobar, 2549 North Howard Street. For more information, go to theottobar.com.
Sunday, September 29
Mounted Fern Workshop with green neighbor Interactive session where participants will learn how to create and maintain their own wall mounted fern. All materials provided. ($55.20) 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at green neighbor, 3827 Falls Road. For more information, go to goodneighborshop.com.
Wednesday, October 2
Vino & Vibe: A weekly winedown created to help you unplug and connect in real life in an intimate atmosphere with curated wines, a vibey playlist, and a vibrant community. 21+. (Free) 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Stem & Vine, 326 North Charles Street. For more information, go to stemandvinebaltimore.com.
Thursday, October 3
V Walton: Terra | Exhibition Opening: Celebrate the opening of V Walton’s solo show featuring a series of ceramic and soil-based figurative sculptures. This exhibition is part of Beautiful Decay as curated by Derrick Adams. Various Times. Swann House Gallery, 909 North Charles Street. To book an appointment visit: https://resy.com/cities/baltimore-md/venues/swann-house?date=2024-09-21&seats=2.
First Thursdays: Make and Mingle Honoring Indigenous People’s Day in the month of October, join to create a mini textile inspired by some of the pieces in their Ancient Americas collection. 18+ (Free) 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at The Walters Art Museum, 600 North Charles Street. For more information go to 410-547-9000 or go to thewalters.org/events.
Friday, October 4
Highlandtown Art First Friday Art Walk: A free event that features a guided art walk and food and drink specials at local restaurants. 5 p.m to 9 p.m., various locations. For more information, go to: ihearthighlandtown.com, call: 410-342-3234 ext 26, or email amanda@southeastcdc.org.
Brick Art Sip & Paint: Participants will receive: canvas, paint, art instruction, alcoholic beverage, and the opportunity to create art in an art gallery. Price of admission includes all necessary materials, and an alcoholic beverage. Ages 21+. ($25) 7 p.m to 10 p.m. at The Motor House, 120 West North Avenue. Email jonbrick3@icloud.com to book. For more information, go to motorhousebaltimore.com.
The Basement 90’s/00’s RNB Party | MSU Homecoming: Kick back and jam with the Morgan State University Homecoming Edition of media outlet MVEMENT’s R&B basement party. Must be 21+ to attend. ($17.85 – $33.85 for general admission, depending on purchase date) 8 p.m.to 1 a.m. at the Baltimore Soundstage, 124 Market Place. For more information, follow JoinTheMVEMNT on eventbrite.com or Instagram.
New/Next Film Fest: Film festival held in Baltimore at the historic Charles Theatre and bringing multiple world premieres to the city. Oct. 3 to Oct. 6 at The Charles Theatre, 1711 North Charles Street. For more information, go to newnextfilmfest.com, call 410-727-3456, or email info@newnextfilmfest.com.
Saturday, October 5
The Black Canni Join our Canni and prepare for life-shifting discussions with Black cannabis practitioners, educators, healers, and cultivators. ($55 – $108) Oct. 5 through Oct. 6, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Unity Hall. For more information, go to livewellbemore.com.
METROSCHOCK: Baltimore’s longest running dark dance party returns with resident DJs Neska, Nicholai and Angel playing dark beats from Goth and Industrial to Synthwave, 80s, 90s + more. (21+, $10) 9 p.m. at Metro Gallery, 1700 North Charles Street. For more information go to metrobmore.com.
Ultra Naté’s Deep Sugar 21st Anniversary Weekender Pt. 1: Afterhours celebration of 21 years of Deep Sugar’s house music party, featuring an all night set by NYC’s DJ Spinna. ($28.55 – $40) 11 p.m. to 4 a.m. at Club 1722, 1722 North Charles Street. For more information, go to ra.co/events/1993847.
Sunday, October 6
October G.R.O.W Beyond Creative Barriers Join fellow writers, artists, students, thinkers, organizers and leaders for a monthly productivity session. 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at good neighbor, 3827 Falls Road. For more information, go to goodneighborshop.com.
Tuesday October 8
Bright Moments Jam Session: Join Obasi Akoto and members of the jazz community in a night surrounded by great company, soul-lifting music, and great food. ($10 streaming, free in person) 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Keystone Korner Baltimore, 1350 Lancaster Street. For more information, go to keystonekornerbaltimore.com.
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