Wednesday, July 3
Star-Spangled Celebration at Rash Field: Celebrates Independence Day with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra in the heart of Baltimore’s iconic Inner Harbor. The program ends with a bang when a spectacular fireworks display lights up the harbor sky. 8 p.m. at Rash Field, 201 Key Highway. For more information, go to bsomusic.org or call 410-783-8000.
Thursday, July 4
Jazzy Summer Nights: Featuring a performance by Bilal, food trucks, retail vendors, and more. ($40+) 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. at 101 West Cromwell Street. For more information, go to thefinngroup.net/jazzy-summer-nights.
Cherry Hill Arts & Music Waterfront Festival: A celebration of freedom, unity, and remembrance, featuring performances by Monie Love, Mykal Rose, and more. (Free) 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Middle Branch, 3301 Waterview Avenue. For more information, go to cherryhillfest.com, or call 443-934-1972.
Friday, July 5
LET’S GET RIGHT!: Dance party with sounds by DJ Shido, Styles Bond, Trilla Kay, and DJ Bri Mafia. 18+ ($10-$15, Cancers get in free) 8 p.m. at Ottobar, 2549 North Howard Street. For more information, go to theottobar.com or call 410-662-0069.
Baltimore Beyond Monet & Van Gogh: Step into the captivating world of Van Gogh and Monet as their masterpieces come to life in this immersive art experience. Various Time/Dates. Baltimore Convention Center, 1 West Pratt Street. For more information, go to beyondexhibitions.com or call 800-441-0819.
Saturday, July 6
GRL PWR Presents: Butch Garden: 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.
Teen Fest Pt. 3: ’90s-themed skate party. Lace up your rollerblades, dust off your Walkman, and get ready to groove to the beats of the ’90s. ($10 – $30) 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Shake & Bake Family Fun Center, 1601 Pennsylvania Avenue. For more information, go to bcrp.baltimorecity.gov/shake-bake-family-fun-center.
BSO Music Presents: American Salute: Curated as a vibrant block party-style series, enjoy relaxed vibes, local eats and a festival of fun activities for all ages. ($15-$92) 7:30 p.m. at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, 1212 Cathedral Street. For more information, go to bsomusic.org or call 410-783-8000.
Garden Hours x TS3 (Saturday Edition): Special edition DJ night, featuring sounds by Jay Swann, Trillakay, Cash.Liss. A plant giveaway, and tacos by Lil Trap Eats. 21+. 8 p.m. to close at Current Space, 421 Tyson Street. For more information, go to currentspace.com or email info@currentspace.com.
Indie Sleaze Night 3: DJs Cullen Stalin (ex-TaxLo) and Brandon Carlo present a night of indie dance, sleaze rock, disco punk, bloghouse, and more. Photo booth by the legendary Josh Sisk. ($10 in advance, $12 at the door.) 8:30 p.m. at Ottobar, 2549 North Howard Street. For more information, go to theottobar.com or call 410-662-0069.
Ultra Naté’s Deep Sugar Afterhours feat. ‘Teddy Douglas’: Album release party for Teddy Douglas (Basement Boys) playing an all night set. 18+. ($20) 11 p.m. to 4 a.m. at Club 1722, 1722 North Charles Street. For more information, go to ra.co/events/1942098.
Sunday, July 7
July 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.
Monday, July 8
Sip & Sculpt: Learn the basics of hand-building techniques to build your own one-of-a-kind planter. All clay supplies, wine, and succulent included. ($60) 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Stem & Vine, 326 North Charles Street. For more information, go to stemandvinebaltimore.com.
Vinyl DJ Class: Learn to spin records at the ultimate in-person experience for aspiring DJs who want to master the art of vinyl. ($30) 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Mount Vernon Records, 231 West Read Street. For more information, go to mountvernonrecords.com.
Monday Night Jam Session hosted by SPICE: Enjoy live music, soul food, and great drinks. 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Next Phaze Cafe & Lounge, 112 East Lexington Street. For more information, go to nextphazecafe.com or call 410-449-3232.
Peace In The Valley: Enjoy live music, cocktails, and food at this Monday night music series. 8 p.m. at Le Comptoir Du Vin, 1729 Maryland Avenue. For more information, go to comptoirbaltimore.com or call 443-297-7384.
Tuesday, July 9
Dionne Joyner-Weems: “That Part!”: Author Dionne Joyner-Weems will discuss her book about motherhood. She will be joined in conversation by FOX45 Morning News anchor Patrice Sanders. 6 p.m. to 9 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.
Wednesday, July 10
Baltimore, Broadway, And Beyond: Broadway performer and singer Felicia Curry will be live on the Everyman stage alongside other star guests each night, as well as a band led by New York-based music director Tina Faye. Specialty drinks, themed nosh options, and table-seating available. July 10-28. ($42-$65) Everyman Theatre, 315 West Fayette Street. For more information, go to everymantheatre.org or call 410-752-2208.
NoPixAfterDark Live with Pinky Cole: Join for a highly-anticipated discussion with Baltimore’s very own renowned restaurateur Pinky Cole Hayes. ($35) 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Rye Street Market, 301 Mission Boulevard. For more information, go to nopixafterdark.com.
Thursday, July 11
Bootz: A monthly networking & kiki event for black sgl/lgbtqia+ community in Baltimore. Food and drink specials with happy hour prices will be available all night. 21+. 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Level Two @ The Manor, 924 North Charles Street. For more information, go to themanorbaltimore.com.
Hidden Palace: A monthly reading and storytelling event by poets and writers. Come for a drink and hear readings from Michael Bible, Priscilla Posada, Brian Robert Moore, Fiona Warnick. 7 p.m. upstairs at Fadensonnen, 3 West 23rd Street. For more information, go to fadensonnen.com, greedyreads.com, call 410-878-0184, or email info@greedyreads.com.
Mosaic Photo Frame Workshop: Create a mosaic photo frame from a treasure trove of random fun. All materials provided. (Free) 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the American Visionary Art Museum, 800 Key Highway. For more information, go to avam.org or call 410-244-1900.
Friday, July 12
Silky Shah presents “Unbuild Walls: Why Immigrant Justice Needs Abolition”: Silky Shah will discuss her 20 years of activism and book which offers an organizer’s intersection of immigrant rights, racial justice, and prison abolition. Shah will be in conversation with Cathryn Paul. 7 p.m. at Red Emma’s Bookstore Coffeehouse, 3128 Greenmount Avenue. For more information, call 410-601-3072 or go to redemmas.org.
Station North Second Friday Art Walk: An evening of simultaneous exhibits, performances, and special events in the Station North Arts District. (Free; registration recommended) 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at various locations. For more information, go to stationnorth.org.
Artist Talk | dancing with my shadows: a journey to self discovery: Join Visual Arts Director Joy Davis and Resident Artist Hope in conversation about the exhibit and upcoming performance. 6:30 p.m. at Creative Alliance, Marquee Lounge, 3134 Eastern Avenue. For more information, go to creativealliance.org or call 410-276-1651.
Candlelight: A Tribute to Beyoncé: A live, multisensory musical experience in an awe-inspiring location. Discover the music of Beyoncé under the gentle glow of candlelight. ($36-$60.50) 9 p.m. at Baltimore Museum of Art, Meyerhoff Auditorium, 10 Art Museum Drive. For more information, go to feverup.com/en/baltimore/candlelight.
Saturday, July 13
Book Binding Workshop: Learn how to create your own beautiful handmade books. ($20) 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Paper Herald, 702 Saint Paul Street. For more information, go to paperherald.com or call 443-835-1402.
2nd Annual Disability Pride Arts Fest: All are invited to come together to learn and to celebrate creativity, human diversity, and people with disabilities and their many contributions to society. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Enoch Pratt Central Library, Wheeler Auditorium, 400 Cathedral Street. For more information, go to prattlibrary.org or call 410-396-5430.
Candle Making Workshop: Learn to make your own candles using sustainable materials at this Black-woman owned shop. ($40) 3:00 p.m. at KSM Candle Co., 3600 Clipper Mill Road. For more information, go to ksmcandleco.net, call 443-672-5130, or email info@ksmcandleco.com.
Railside Refresh: A Museum Evening for Neurodivergent Adults: A fun night of train rides, special experiences, and socialization. 18+. ($20-$25) 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at B&O Railroad Museum, 901 West Pratt Street. For more information, go to borail.org or call 410-752-2490.
The 2024 BIG Show | Opening Reception: The 29th annual members art extravaganza. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Creative Alliance, 3134 Eastern Avenue. For more information, go to creativealliance.org.
Anatomy of the Face Clay Workshop: One day workshop with Black Woman Genius artist Murjoni Merriweather that is specially crafted for anyone who wants to build a relaxing relationship with clay around some good company. ($9-$12, free for children under 6) 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum, 830 East Pratt Street. For more information, go to lewismuseum.org or call 443-263-1800.
This My Song!: Get ready to sing along and dance to all of your favorite songs. Different DJs will spin different genres of music. 21+. ($10+) 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at La Familia Soundstage, 836 Guilford Avenue. For more information, go to lafamiliasoundstage.com, or to thismysong.com.
Janet Jackson | Together Again Tour: R&B Diva Janet Jackson in concert with Nelly ($30-$196) 7:00 p.m. at CFG Bank Arena, 201 West Baltimore Street. For more information, go to cfgbankarena.com or call 410-347-2020.
Girls Rule!: Dance party with DJ Amsies playing all women artists all night long. 21+. (Free) 10 p.m. at Ottobar Upstairs, 2549 North Howard Street. For more information, go to theottobar.com.
Sunday, July 14
We Outside Summer Jam Explosion: Celebrate summer time, with music, hookah, food vendors, and more. 21+. ($10-$20) 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Hammer Jacks, 1300 Russell Street. For more information, call David at 443-469-8715.
Tuesday, July 16
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.
Wednesday, July 17
NPC 2 NPC Tour w/ Mega Ran: A night of music and fun. Nerdy People of Color present Mega Ran with supporting sounds by Substantial, Shao Dow, Kadesh Flow, O_Super, Raisi-K performing round robin style with DJ Rockman. Hosted by K-Murdock. All ages. ($20) 7 p.m. at Metro Gallery, 1700 North Charles Street. For more information, go to metrobmore.com.
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