Wednesday, May 22
Renee Watson: “skin & bones”: Celebrate a soulful and lyrical novel exploring sisterhood, motherhood, faith, love, and ultimately what gets passed down from one generation to the next. Renee will be joined in conversation with author and Well-Read Black Girl founder Glory Edim. 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Enoch Pratt Central Library, Wheeler Auditorium, 400 Cathedral Street. In-person and virtual. For more information, go to prattlibrary.org or call 410-396-5430.
The Sun Ra Arkestra: A night of spiritual jazz. ($45-$55) 7:30 p.m. at Keystone Korner Baltimore, 1350 Lancaster Street. For more information, go to keystonekornerbaltimore.com.
Thursday, May 23
Open Critique w/ Schroeder Cherry: Opportunity to share artwork in progress, engage with local artists, and build community. (Free for members, $5) 7 p.m. at Creative Alliance, Creativity Center, Classroom Two, 3137 Eastern Avenue. For more information, go to creativealliance.org or call 410-276-1651.
Greedy Reads Presents: Sunset Cruise & Book Swap: Spend an hour enjoying the ride and a gorgeous view of the Baltimore sunset. Please bring a book for the swap. ($25) 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Baltimore Water Taxi, 901 South Broadway. For more information, go to greedyreads.com, call 410-878-0184 or email info@greedyreads.com.
Garden Hours: Drinks in the Garden Bar and music from JaySwann and guest DJ S.DOT. 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.
Come Thru Thursday w/ Ducky Dynamo: Dance to the sounds of Ducky Dynamo and AntiMrgn. 21+. (Free) 9 p.m. Upstairs at Ottobar, 2549 North Howard Street. For more information, go to theottobar.com or call 410-662-0069.
Friday, May 24
Take Control of Your Music Career: Learn about opportunities to increase exposure for local artists, including sync licensing and building your audience. May 24 and May 31. 6 p.m. at NoMüNoMü, 709 N Howard Street. For more more information, go to www.acrylic.la
TRUTH CULT’s Last Show: Last night to witness the innovative hardcore band, with additional sets by Glitterer, Polarview, Bubbler and Geeker. All ages. ($20.60) 9 p.m. at Metro Gallery, 1700 North Charles Street. For more information, go to metrobmore.com or call 443-425-5139.
Saturday, May 25
Infusing Tea Rituals into Daily Life: Nourish your imagination and boost your wellbeing with Nicoletta Daríta de la Brown in a workshop reminiscent of a traditional tea ceremony. (Free) 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at BMA Lexington Market, 112 North Eutaw Street. For more information, go to artbma.org.
Beatitude: A special daytime edition of the dance party series. Featuring sounds by JiaLing x Bent Mode (live), Babypufff, Black Grealish, Keilah and more. 21+. ($15-$20) 3 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.
Caliente: A Latinx Queer Dance Party: Come dance the night away to salsa, merengue, bachata, reggaetón, and more. This in-person event is all about celebrating both Latinx and queer cultures on the dance floor. ($10) 8:30 p.m. to 11:45 p.m. at The Motorhouse, Showroom Bar, 120 West North Avenue. For more information, go to motorhousebaltimore.com.
VERSION: The ultimate dance party for queer and trans people, by queer and trans people. Featuring sounds by resident DJ Trillnatured, hosted by Kotic Couture, with photographs by Sydney Allen. 21+. ($10-$25) 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. at The Crown, Pink Room, 1910 North Charles Street. Email letsversion@gmail.com for help with the cover charge. For more information, go to thecrownbaltimore.com or call 410-625-4848.
Sunday, May 26
SOWEBO Arts and Music Festival: Four music stages, fashion, dance, interactive arts, and more. Noon to 8 p.m. at Historic Hollins Market, 1100 Hollins Street. For more information, go to sowebofest.org.
Baltimore Record Bazaar (BRB): Indoor/outdoor record bazaar featuring over 30 vendors selling vinyl, tapes, CDs, stereos, art, clothing, and more. Noon to 6 p.m. at Peabody Heights Brewery, 401 East 30th Street. Hosted by DJ Mikie Love. For more information, call 410-467-7837 or email dj.mikie.love@gmail.com.
Monday, May 27
Peace in the Valley: Enjoy live music, cocktails, and food at the return of this Monday night music series. ($10) 7 p.m. at Le Comptoir Du Vin, 1729 Maryland Avenue. For more information, go to comptoirbaltimore.com or call 443-297-7384.
Tuesday, May 28
Megan Thee Stallion Hot Girl Summer Tour: Thee Houston Hottie performing live with special guest GloRilla. ($75+) 7 p.m. at CFG Bank Arena, 201 West Baltimore Street. For more information, go to cfgbankarena.com or call 410-347-2020.
Friday, May 31
CM/BAL | Vibrant with Jaz Erenberg: A monthly speaker series led by Baltimore’s most innovative and creative minds. This month’s talk will be led by Jaz Erenberg, a muralist. 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. at NoMüNoMü, 709 North Howard Street. For more information, go to creativemornings.com/cities/BAL or email baltimore@creativemornings.com.
Music Under the Dome: ’90s Summer Mixtape: Listen to your favorite summertime jams from the ’90s at this immersive planetarium show featuring in-house curated imagery set to a 45-minute music playlist. 21+ ($35) 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Maryland Science Center, 601 Light Street. For more information, go to mdsci.org or call 410-685-2370.
Break a Leg: Vol. 5: Dance party featuring the sounds of Flotussin as she teams up with Tromac and DJ-SUN. 18+ ($17.15-$22.85) 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. at Club 1722, 1722 North Charles Street. For more information, go to ra.co/events/1895618.
Saturday, June 1
Free Family Block Party | Opera Baltimore: Free family event with activities for children, live performances, and a concert by a nationally recognized opera singer. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Shake and Bake Family Fun Center, 1601 Pennsylvania Avenue. For more information, go to operabaltimore.org, call 443-445-0226, or email info@operabaltimore.org.
Drop-in Art Making: Community Garden: Create an artistic garden that will grow over time, made up of contributions by you. (Free, no registration required, all ages.) 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Walters Art Museum, Sculpture Court, 600 North Charles Street. For more information, go to thewalters.org or call 410-547-9000.
GRL PWR Presents: Butch Garden: The return of the queer-friendly happy hour dance party that is welcome to all. 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., Peabody Heights Brewery, 401 East 30th Street. For more information, go to peabodyheightsbrewery.com or call 410-467-7837.
Rachel Herzing and Justin Piché present “How to Abolish Prisons: Lessons from the Movement against Imprisonment” in conversation w/ Bilphena Yahwon: A conversation offering an incisive guide to abolitionist strategy, and a love letter to the movement that made this moment possible. 7 p.m. at Red Emma’s, 3128 Greenmount Avenue. For more information, go to redemmas.org or call 410-601-3072.
Pride Party: Kick off Pride month with Tony Aye, Marlo, Erasmus Alexander, Draccnus Shock and Shad. Plus food, music and more. 21+. (Free) 7 p.m. at The Manor, 924 North Charles Street. For more information, go to themanorbaltimore.com.
MOOVDAT (The Pride Joint): S.DOT, Graffititech, and SOUNDS BY SEVEN, playing anything that will make you MOOV. With guest DJ Pretty and a special performance by Lawanda Wakanda, hosted by Shepsworth Bentley and Tanya Louise. 21+. ($10-$20) 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. at Blakwater House, 218 West Saratoga Street. For more information, go to blakwatermusic.com/lounge.
Tuesday, June 4
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 pass, Free in person) 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Keystone Korner Baltimore, 1350 Lancaster Street. For more information, go to keystonekornerbaltimore.com.
Wednesday, June 5
Film League Presents: “Moonlight”: Special screening of Barry Jenkins’ tender, heartbreaking story of a young man’s struggle to find himself. ($5) 7 p.m. at Warehouse Cinemas, 727 West 40th Street. For more information, go to rotunda.warehousecinemas.com.
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