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Wednesday, November 20
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.
Family S.T.E.M. Night: Family STEM Night will have an evening of games, experiments, dinner, and live interactive demonstrations. Explore the world of STEM as a family! 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Collington Square Elementary, 1409 North Collington Avenue. For more information, go to eventbrite.com/e/family-stem-night-tickets-1076791826339.
COVID + Flu Vaccine Clinic: The Village Learning Place is hosting a COVID-19 and flu vaccination clinic. Protect yourself and those around you! Ages three and up, insurance required. Each kid gets a free book. 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Village Learning Place, 2521 Saint Paul Street. For more information, follow Village Learning Place on Instagram and Facebook.
Profs & Pints Baltimore: Forensic Flaws: Although forensic science plays a crucial role in solving crimes, many mistakes by forensic scientists contribute to over 1,000 wrongful convictions in the United States. With Dr. Jeff Kukucka of Towson University, learn about “junk science” entering the courtrooms, why some crime labs resist reform, and more. ($16.89 for advance tickets, $17 at door, $15 with student ID) 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Guilford Hall Brewery, 1611 Guilford Avenue. For more information, go to profsandpints.ticketleap.com/forensicflaws/details.
Thursday, November 21
BALT Free Expungement Service: Free expungement and warrant recall assistance from the Baltimore Action Legal Team. 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. at CPP OpportUNITY Avenue, located on St. Peter Claver – St. Pius V Catholic Church, 1526 North Fremont Avenue. For more information, as well as Saturday’s expungement location, go to baltimoreactionlegal.org/events and follow Baltimore Action Legal Team on Instagram.
Pearlstone Market: Every Thursday, enjoy local produce and items in the outdoor farmers market. 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Pearlstone Park, 1300 Cathedral Street. For more information, follow Pearlstone Market on Facebook and Instagram.
SHUT IT DOWN: Protest for Donnell: Organizing group Justice4Donnell hosts a protest calling for the conviction of the officer who murder Baltimore youth Donnell Rochester, as well as raising awareness around the ongoing issue of police brutality. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. To stay up to date on where the protest will be held, follow justice4donnell on Instagram.
Sapphic Social: Community Mixer: Go to QueerTalkBmore’s first Sapphic Social — a queer gathering for sapphics, trans, and nonbinary people — at Red Emma’s. Bring a book for a book swap, and meet other sapphics! 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Red Emma’s, 3128 Greenmount Avenue. For more information, follow queertalkbmore on Instagram.
Friday, November 22
Jobtown Ballroom Coworking Club: Every Friday the Mobtown Ballroom and Coffee 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 West North Avenue. For more information, go to mobtownballroom.com or call 443-699-3040.
Queer Quality Dating: Queer Quality Dating is Baltimore’s speed dating series to match all folx of LGBTQ+ sexualities and gender expressions. Complete the questionnaire, put yourself out there, and enjoy yourself with others while eating cruelty-free food and drinking mock/cocktails. Ages 21+. ($28.52 – $33.85) 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Red Emma’s Bookstore Coffeehouse, 3128 Greenmount Avenue. For more information, follow Maria Gabriela Aldana on Instagram and Facebook.
Saturday, November 23
Creative Collective Market: Shop and support local artistic businesses, all while getting your face painted. Register on eventbrite to get entered into a raffle. noon to 4 p.m. at 2123 North Charles Street. For more information, go to eventbrite.com/e/creative-collective-market-tickets-947394862537.
WHAT NOW?: ORGANIZING UNDER A NEW ADMINISTRATION: Join community organizations Howard Revolutionary Community, B.L.A.C.K. Underground, and Black Defiance for a town hall discussion, community building, and political education on organizing under the next presidential administration. noon to 3 p.m. at Nomu Nomu, 709 North Howard Street. To stay up to date, follow hurevcommunity on Instagram.
“Abolish Rent: How Tenants Can End the Housing Crisis”: Join Baltimore Renters United and Debt Collective for a discussion on the housing crisis, who/what causes it, and how tenants can fight back against this system. In conversation with author Tracy Rosenthal, and local organizers. 7 p.m. at Red Emma’s Bookstore Coffeehouse, 3128 Greenmount Avenue. For more information, go to redemmas.org/events, or follow bmorerentersunited on Instagram and Facebook.
Sunday, November 24
Baltimore Jail Support Coat Drive: Formerly incarcerated peoples are often released from central booking in the middle of the night without clothing. Drop off winter coats (L-XL, plus sizes), hats, gloves, hand warmers and more to support those who’ve been held by the state. Noon to 4 p.m. at Red Emma’s Bookstore Coffeehouse, 3128 Greenmount Avenue. For more information, follow Baltimore Jail Support on Instagram.
PLM’s 3rd Annual Umoja Karamu: The Pan African Liberation Movement is hosting their third annual Umoja Karamu (Unity Fest) Celebration. Enjoy an afternoon of collaborative games, face painting, vendors, drumming and dancing, and more. 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Baltimore Unity Hall, 1505 Eutaw Place. For more information, go to plm95.org/event-info/plm-umoja-karamu-2024.
Turkey/Hot Meal Giveaway: Liberty Village Project and B-360 Baltimore have partnered up to give away hot meals and turkeys in time for Thanksgiving. Live music, community resources and family fun are also in store. 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Liberty Rec and Tech Center, 3901 Maine Avenue. For more information, follow Liberty Village Project on Instagram and Facebook.
Run/Walk for Palestine: Join Runners4Justice on Sundays to run/walk for Palestine. All paces are welcome. Routes will be provided with options for two, three, or four miles. Meetup locations and times vary. For more information, follow Runners4Justice on Facebook and Instagram or email runners4justicebalt@gmail.com.
Monday, November 25
East Baltimore Turkey Drive: The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services will be handing out turkeys and non-perishable items on a first-come, first-served basis to support the people of East Baltimore communities. 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Calvin B. Scruggs Funeral Home, 1412 East Preston Street. For more information, go to dpscs.maryland.gov/newsroom/newsroom.shtml.
Wednesday, November 27
Goodwill’s 67th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner and Resource Fair: Goodwill is hosting their 67th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner and Resource Fair. On top of a turkey dinner, Goodwill has a resource fair that can help with resume prep, job placement services, and more. 10 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. at Baltimore Convention Center, 1 West Pratt Street. For more information, go to goodwillches.org/thanksgiving.
Friday, November 29
Pratt Free Market: The Pratt Free Market is a judgment-free, accessible, and modern FREE grocery store. Customers can fill one library supply bag with groceries every Wednesday and Friday. 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Enoch Pratt Southeast Anchor Library, 3601 Eastern Avenue. For more information, go to prattlibrary.org/about-us/diversity-equity-inclusion/dei-projects/pratt-free-market.
Saturday, November 30
Rediscover Reservoir Hill: Explore the fresh possibilities in Reservoir Hill with a tour of newly constructed homes, followed by an open mixer. Noon to 1:30 p.m. at 1876 Park Avenue. For more information, go to eventbrite.com/e/rediscover-reservoir-hill-tickets-1077650053319.
Hampden Holiday Market: Join The Little Market for the third annual Hampden Holiday Markets. Shop from over 40 local artists, artisans and more. Enjoy live jazz, poetry, hot soup, and more as you explore two floors of vendors to get your holiday shopping done early. Noon to 5 p.m. at St. Luke’s Church, 800 West 36th Street. For more information, follow The Little Market on Facebook, thelittlemarket.2023 on Instagram, or contact thelittlemarket2023@gmail.com for follow-up questions.
Sunday, December 1
Queer Made Holiday Market: Join the Inky Cap Artist Co-op and Crooked Tail Collective for a Queer Made Holiday Market. Featuring BIPOC, trans, and marginalized artists, come through Peabody Heights Brewery to support local artists as you shop for the holidays. Masks are required. 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Peabody Heights Brewery, 401 East 30th Street. For more information, follow Inky Cap Artist Co-op on Instagram.
Monday, December 2
Baltimore City Council Meeting: Special meeting of the Baltimore City Council. 5 p.m. at Baltimore City Hall, 100 North Holliday Street. For more information, go to baltimorecitycouncil.com or call 410-396-4804.
Tuesday, December 3
The Inauguration Ceremony of Brandon M. Scott: Mayor Brandon M. Scott’s Inauguration ceremony. Backpacks will not be permitted, and all bags will be subject to a security screening. 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Murphy Fine Arts Center, 2201 Argonne Drive. For more information, email inaugural@martinlauer.com or call 410-547-8884.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Consent Decree Meeting: The Baltimore City Department of Public Works is hosting a community meeting to provide updates on the management of Baltimore’s water and wastewater systems and treatment. Open to questions and feedback. 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant, 8201 Eastern Avenue. For more information, go to eventbrite.com/e/wastewater-treatment-plant-consent-decree-meeting-123-tickets-1067957091409
Labor + Innovation: Echoes of the Key Bridge: Join the Baltimore Museum of Industry for a special event on the preservation of stories and oral histories of the marginalized workers and communities impacted by the Key Bridge collapse. 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Baltimore Museum of Industry, 1415 Key Highway. For more information, go to thebmi.org/event/echoes-from-the-key-bridge, or follow Baltimore Museum of Industry on Instagram and Facebook.
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