Wednesday, May 7
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 @westwednesday on Instagram and Justice for Tyrone West on Facebook.
Baltimore Action Legal Team Popup: Free expungement and warrant recall assistance on May 7, 9, 15 and 23. Check website for details. For more information, go to baltimoreactionlegal.org/events, or follow @baltlegal on Instagram.
Thursday, May 8
Olúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò presents “Reconsidering Reparations: Why Climate Justice and Constructive Politics Are Needed in the Wake of Slavery and Colonialism” in conversation w/ Derecka Purnell: A conversation with author and professor of philosophy Olúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò and organizer Derecka Purnell about potential policies, goals, and organizing strategies in the fight against global white supremacy and colonialism. 7 p.m. at Red Emma’s 3128 Greenmount Avenue. For more information, go to redemmas.org/events.
Friday, May 9
From Baltimore 2 Palestine: Join Kim Jensen and others in calling for the United States to end the occupation in Palestine and the use of taxpayer money fueling bombs and genocide. 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the corner of 33rd Street and Hillen Road. For more information, contact baltimore2palestine@gmail.com.
Free Kilmar Sidewalk Dance Party Protest: Fridays in May. 5:30 p.m. at Penn Station, 1500 N. Charles Street. Click here for more information.
Saturday, May 10
Cylburn Market Day: Come rain or shine and enjoy this market of local crafts, plants and flowers, food trucks, and activity stations. Event is free, but parking is $10 (cash only). 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Cylburn Mansion, 4915 Greenspring Avenue. For more information, go to cylburn.org/programs-events.
Madison Park Tree Planting: Join Madison Park Improvement Association and Midtown Community Benefits District to plant trees around the neighborhood. No experience necessary. 9 a.m. to noon at Mosher West Park, 1420 Eutaw Street. For more information, go to midtownbaltimore.org/events.
Baltimore’s Wazobia Art & Culture Festival: Experience a vibrant festival of art, music, food, and culture. Featuring Abu The Flutemaker, Park Vibe Drummers, House Ajanku, and more. 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at City Springs Elementary/Middle School, 100 South Caroline Street. For more information, go to gallery reimagined.org.
Sunday, May 11
Queer Family Village: A safe, affirming environment where queer youth can feel accepted, understood, and supported by other queer youth, while their trusted adults can learn and grow together to become more effective and resilient advocates. ($15 for youth, free for adults) 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Dreamers & Make-Believers Bookstore, 400 South Highland Avenue. For more information, go to dreamersbmore.com/pages/events.
Run/Walk for Palestine: Join Runners4Justice on Sundays to run/walk for Palestine. All paces are welcome. Routes will be provided with options for a 1.5- to 2-mile walk or 3-mile run. Meet up at 9:15 a.m., run/walk starts at 9:30 a.m. Locations vary — for more information, follow Runners4Justice on Facebook and Instagram or email runners4justicebalt@gmail.com to be added to their email list.
Tuesday, May 13
Public Board Meeting: Baltimore City Public Schools hosts a hybrid Public Board Meeting at the District Office. 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at 200 East North Avenue. For more information, go to baltimorecityschools.org/events.
West Baltimore United Stakeholder Workgroup Meeting #7: The purpose of this meeting is to ensure that residents, business owners, and other stakeholders have an active role and responsibility in Baltimore’s West Baltimore United project. 5:45 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Bon Secours Community Resource Center, 31 South Payson Street. For more information, go to streetsofbaltimore.com/Reconnecting-Communities-In-West-Baltimore.
Thursday, May 15
The 2025 Poly Journal Launch Party: Come to the AP Art exhibition and stay for our readings and a party. 4:30 p.m. at Baltimore Polytechnic Institute, 1400 W. Cold Spring Lane. For more information, find them on Instagram @bpi_polygraphs
“The Thing Has Not Become Known:” The Desegregation of Hospitals in Baltimore: Dr. Alicia Puglionesi discusses hospital segregation in the city and the work of desegregation, led by Black physicians and community leaders. Refreshments provided. 7 p.m. at The Village Learning Place, 2521 St. Paul Street. For more information, go to baltimorecityhistoricalsociety.org/2025.
Friday, May 16
Baltimore Unity Hall Organizing 101 Workshop: Join Unity Hall’s Indigo Null to learn the basics of organizing, mutual aid, and power analysis. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Baltimore Unity Hall, 1505 Eutaw Place. For more information, go to baltimoreunityhall.org.
Saturday, May 17
McCulloh Tree Planting/Clean Up: Historic Druid Heights, Madison Park, Marble Hill, Upton, and Midtown are co-hosting a volunteer tree planting and clean up event. 9 a.m. to noon at Rozena Ridgley Park, 1509 McCulloh Street. For more information, go to midtownbaltimore.org or call 410-528-1512.
AASC Community Wellness Day: Join the Al-Aqsa Swim Club for a day of community building and healing for organizers, neighbors, and friends. Wellness workers, workshops, and vendors will be in attendance. Masking is encouraged. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 2640 Space, 2640 St. Paul Street. For more information, follow @aasc.baltimore on Instagram.
HeartSmiles Youth Success Day: Whether academic, professional or personal, every youth achievement will be celebrated and acknowledged in this community celebration of youth accomplishment. Food, performances, giveaways, speakers and more. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at HeartSmiles Youth Success Center, 1500 Harlem Avenue. For more information, follow @heartsmilesmd on Instagram.
Susan Muaddi Darraj: “Behind You is the Sea”: Novelist Susan Muaddi Darraj in conversation with journalist Baynard Woods. 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Enoch Pratt Free Library, Hamilton Branch, 5910 Harford Road. For more information, go to prattlibrary.org or call 410-396‑5430.
Sunday, May 18
Baltimore Birth Festival: Connect with experts on pregnancy, childbirth, and parenting. Raffle items will include baby and parenting items. All proceeds go to Maryland Families for Safe Birth. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Patterson Park, South Patterson Park Avenue. For more information, go to marylandfamiliesforsafebirth.org.
Lafayette Gilchrist and the New Volcanoes (with opening guest Eze Jackson): Join Beth Am, community partners, and all of Baltimore to celebrate Beth Am’s 50th anniversary. 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Beth Am Synagogue, 2501 Eutaw Place. For more information, go to bethambaltimore.org.
Haitian Flag Day Celebration: Celebrate Haitian Flag Day with live performances, Haitian food, vendors, and more. 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Creative Alliance, 3134 Eastern Avenue. For more information, go to komite ayiti.org, or follow @komite_ayiti on Instagram.
Monday, May 19
Baltimore City Council Meeting: 5 p.m. at Baltimore City Hall, 100 N. Holliday Street. For more information, go to baltimorecitycouncil.com or call 410-396-4804.
Tuesday, May 20
The Solutions Pact Public Safety Town Hall: A community conversation about empowering our youth. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Huber Memorial Church, 5700 Loch Raven Boulevard. For more information, go to stattorney.org/external-affairs/community-outreach/the-solutions-pact.
Wednesday, May 21
Board of Estimates Meeting: 9 a.m. at City Hall in the Board of Estimates Chambers, 100 North Holliday Street. For more information, go to comptroller.baltimorecity.gov/boe.
Let’s Get Hyped! Education and Career Expo: Explore opportunities, insights, and resources for planning your education and career pathways. Featuring college and career vendors, panel discussions, mini-workshops on topics like financial aid, giveaways and more. Perfect for middle and high school students. 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Baltimore City Community College, 2901 Liberty Heights Avenue. For more information, go to baltimorecityschools.org/events.
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