Wednesday, February 12
BSA Music Night at Ulysses: Fundraiser for Baltimore School For The Arts. With performances by Fadzi and friends. 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Ulysses. 2 East Read Street. For more information, go to ash.world/hotels/ulysses, or call 443-682-8578.
Tatreez for Gaza: Join Bmore Falasteen, Mera Kitchen Collective, and Yamah & Co to share and learn in community with Palestinian tatreez traditional cross-stitch embroidery. All proceeds to benefit families in Gaza. ($23.18) 6 p.m. to 7:30pm at Mera Kitchen Collective, 1301 North Calvert Street. For more information, follow @Bmore_Falasteen on Instagram.
Thursday, February 13
Mugs & Kisses Mini Market Pop Up: Looking for a last minute gift for your boo-thang? Enjoy drinks, books, and locally-made ceramic goods at this pop-up mini market. 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Bird in Hand Coffee & Books, 11 E. 33rd Street. For more information, visit theivybookshop.com/events.
“How to Sell Out” Book Talk: Author Chad Sanders talks about his book and personal experience on writing about Black trauma and pain, his rise as a writer, and the intersection of race and class. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Enoch Pratt Central Library, 400 Cathedral Street. For more information, go to calendar.prattlibrary.org/event.
In the Stacks: Songs from Inside: The Sheridan Libraries—in collaboration with the American Prison Writing Archive and the Peabody Institute—presents choral music and a panel discussion honoring the voices of incarcerated writers. 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at George Peabody Library, 17 E. Mount Vernon Place. For more information, go to jhu.libcal.com/event/13797243.
Queeraoke – Valentine’s Day Edition: AASC Baltimore presents a drag (optional) karaoke to benefit Palestine. Donations are welcome, masks encouraged. (21+) 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. at Ottobar, 2549 N. Howard Street. For more information, follow @aasc.baltimore on Instagram.
Friday, February 14
Station North Second Friday Art Walk: Join Night Owl Gallery for the first Art Walk of the year. 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 www.stationnorth.org/news, or follow Night Owl Gallery on Facebook.
Syleena Johnson: The Love Experience: A Valentine’s Day-themed performance by Grammy-nominated R&B singer Syleena Johnson. ($50-65) 6 p.m. at Keystone Korner Baltimore, 1350 Lancaster Street. For more information, go to keystonekornerbaltimore.com.
Black Celebration: Second year anniversary party of Black Celebration. Goth, industrial, new wave, and all the retro ‘80s, ‘90s, and 2000s classics. With DJs Jerrod Bronson, Hell O’Kitty, and Mills. (21+) 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. at Ottobar, 2549 N. Howard Street. For more information, follow @blackcelebration_bmore on Instagram.
Saturday, February 15
Collage-A-Thon: Flip through magazines and other materials and create your own artwork. All materials provided, but feel free to bring your own. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at MICA Leidy Atrium, 1301 West Mount Royal Avenue. For more information, go to mica.edu/events-exhibitions.
“Queen Bey” Galentine’s Day Bootcamp: Move With Maya and MV Fitness brings you 45 minutes of pilates, flex and mobility training, or bootcamp circuits. 18+ ($25) 4:45 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. at MV Fitness, 1016 N. Charles Street. For more information, follow @coachmayataughtyou on Instagram.
Class of 2025 Superlatives Drag Awards Show: Anti V-Day themed performances by Madeleine Maddison McFierceson, Karli Marx, Dylan Decay, and Ovaltine Wakefield Jones. Music by DJ Pancakes. 21+ ($16.04) 7 p.m. at Ottobar, 2549 N. Howard Street. For more information, go to theottobar.com/event.
DYKE NITE: Valentine’s Day Benefit for TWUK. Featuring sounds by Kotic Couture and Goblin Princete, vendors, performances, and more. Don’t forget your cash tips. 21+ ($20), 10 p.m to 1:30 a.m. at Ottobar, 2549 N. Howard Street. For more information, follow @dykenitebaltimore on Instagram.
Sunday, February 16
Gather & Sip: Come together with Holmes Hydration for a Black History Month-themed tea tasting pop-up. Learn about tea’s role in Black history, enjoy soulful music, browse a pop-up shop, and sample unique tea flavors. 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Made in Baltimore, 301 Light Street. For more information, go to holmeshydration.com.
Da Juke: Love Jones 2: Pay homage to Black culture and Juke Joint history with an R&B dance party. DJ Huxtable and stylesbond set the vibes. 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at The Garage at R. House, 301 W. 29th Street. For more information, go to blkassfleamkt.com.
Tuesday, February 18
“Journey and the Abolition Democracy” Book Launch: Guests will explore the gallery space and watch a panel discussion with authors Lawrence Brown, Tahira Mahdi, and illustrator Jordan Jackson about their upcoming comic book. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Baltimore Unity Hall, 1505 Eutaw Place. For more information, go to https://jpjacksonart.com/pages/about.
Behind the Lens: Frames and Faces of Baltimore’s Film Photographers: Film photographer Meaza Getachew gives a gallery talk about the art of film photography. 5 p.m. at Red Emma’s, 3128 Greenmount Avenue. For more information, go to redemmas.org/events.
Wednesday, February 19
Vibrant Hues – Exploring the African Diaspora: This luncheon session features a presentation from artist and founding director of Sankofa Dance Theater Kibibi Ajanku. 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Enoch Pratt Central Library, 400 Cathedral Street. For more information, go to calendar.prattlibrary.org.
LAYERS: The Art of Contemporary Collage Panel Discussion: Join artists Yannick Lowery, Jackie Milad, and Isaiah Winters as well as exhibition curator, Teri Henderson in a lively discussion about contemporary collage. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at MICA Falvey Hall, Brown Center, 1301 W. Mount Royal Avenue. For more information, go to mica.edu/events-exhibitions.
Wu Wednesday: Sound 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.
Friday, February 21
Baby Laurence Legacy Project: Tracing Steps: Creative Alliance’s inaugural performing artist in residence, Brinae Ali, brings herself and her bandmates of Baltimore Jazz Collective to celebrate the life of Baltimore’s Baby Laurence. Virtual and in-person viewing available. ($15-$30) 7:30 p.m. at Creative Alliance, 3134 Eastern Avenue. For more information, go to creativealliance.org/event.
Saturday, February 22
Queering the Collection: Sylvia Jones: Writer/prison abolitionist Sylvia Jones and curator Jo Briggs talks about invisibility and concealment in the lives of artists. 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at The Walters Art Museum, 600 N. Charles Street. For more information, go to thewalters.org/events.
“Casualties of Truth” Book Talk: Author Lauren Francis-Sharma and journalist Tiffany Cross discuss Francis-Sharma’s latest thriller novel about the abuses of history, and the cost of revenge. 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Enoch Pratt Central Library, 400 Cathedral Street. For more information, go to calendar.prattlibrary.org.
DIY Zinefest + Skill Share Event: This is a monthly free DIY event. Bring friends, neighbors, and comrades as you learn, craft, vend, share, and read zines. 3:30 p.m. at Red Emma’s, 3128 Greenmount Avenue. For more information, go to redemmas.org/events.
Sunday, February 23
Art & Soul: An Art Exploration Workshop: Open-ended art forum for creatives to decompress, relax, and make art. Painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, and collages. 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Village Learning Place, 2521 Saint Paul Street. For more information, go to villagelearningplace.org/events, or email bekki.johnson@villagelearningplace.org.
WMBC’s Spring Showcase: WMBC’s student radio’s latest showcase. Featuring Local Orange, Cherub Tree, Brother Carlos, and Michael. ($10) 6 p.m. at Ottobar, 2549 N. Howard Street. For more information, follow @wmbc_radio on Instagram.
Tuesday, February 25
Black To The Future: Take part in this unique Black History Month celebration. Dress as your favorite Black American era, test your knowledge in Black culture trivia, and dance the night away. 18+ ($25.31) 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at 20 N. Howard Street. For more information, follow Media Rhythm Institute on Facebook.
Wednesday, February 26
Storytelling with Bunjo Butler: In the practice of African oral tradition, Griot storyteller Bunjo Butler weaves variations on the universal truths found in myths, songs, and riddles from the African diaspora. 11:30 a.m. at Enoch Pratt Roland Park Library, 5108 Roland Avenue. For more information, go to calendar.prattlibrary.org.
“The Gift of the Great Buffalo” Book Talk: Author Carole Lindstrom and illustrator Aly McKnight discuss their book on authentic Indigenous life on the prairie. 4 p.m. at Enoch Pratt Hampden Library, 3641 Falls Road. For more information, go to calendar.prattlibrary.org/event.
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