Wednesday, May 7

Baker Artist Talk: Hear from artists Sanah Brown-Bowers, Andrea Sherrill Evans, and Lynn Cazabon. 7 p.m. at Current Space, 421 N. Howard Street. For more information, go to currentspace.com or email [email protected].

Thursday, May 8

Sondheim Artist Talks: Learn about the 2025 Janet & Walter Sondheim Art Prize finalists as they discuss their work. Q&A to follow. 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at The Walters Art Museum’s Graham Auditorium, 600 N. Charles Street. For more information, go to thewalters.org or call 410-547-9000.

Conversations with Baltimore Beat and Garden Hours: Talk to the people who make Baltimore Beat. Then enjoy drinks and music from JaySwann and a special guest DJ. 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the Current Space Garden Bar, 421 Tyson Street. For more information, go to currentspace.com or email [email protected].

Boom Selecta 3: A Reggae Bashment Party: A raw, unapologetic reggae bashment party, pulsing with energy. ($23.18) 8 p.m. to midnight at The Mansion Night Club & Restaurant, 401 W. Baltimore Street. For more information, go to mansion-baltimore.com.

Friday, May 9

Infinite Possibilities: Art and Hope (Refugee Art Project): View the new installation of work by the Refugee Youth Project. Noon at Creative Alliance, Amalie Rothschild Gallery, 3134 Eastern Avenue.

Heroes and Heroines: Immerse yourself in history’s most iconic film scores, from The Lord of the Rings to Star Wars as part of the BSO’s Popular Culture, Pops Series.  ($38-$99) 8 p.m. Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda, Maryland. For more information, go to bsomusic.org or call 410-783-8000.

Trap Music + Puff n Paint: An updated painting with a twist featuring trap music that’s 4/20 friendly. All art supplies provided. ($40, 21+) 9:29 p.m. at In My Lifetime: Mini Hip-Hop Museum, 805 East Baltimore Street. For more information, call 410-504-9249, or follow @ thegalleryaboutnothing on Instagram. 

Saturday, May 10

Blaq Queer Park Meet: Bring your blankets, games, tents, snacks, and homies. Sounds by Starr Martian. 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Druid Hill Park, Sundial Pavilion, Swann Drive. For more information, follow @starr.martian on Instagram.

A Lewis Table Talk Tamara Tunie will be discussing her life, career, and her new endeavor “Beyond The Gates.” Hosted by fabulous media personality LaDawn Black, this conversation will be real, inspiring, and unforgettable. 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Reginald F. Lewis Museum, 830 East Pratt Street. For more information, call 443-263-1800, or email [email protected]. 

Diamond Legacy: Celebrating Baltimore’s Black Baseball History: Film screening and exhibition on the Negro League’s history in Baltimore, plus music and food. 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Peabody Heights Brewery, 401 E. 30th Street. For more information, go to peabodyheightsbrewery.com.

Turnstile: Health Care For The Homeless Benefit Show: Free benefit concert. 6 p.m. at Wyman Park Dell, 2929 N. Charles Street. For more information, follow @turnstileluvconnection on Instagram.

Sweet Spot Anniversary: Celebrate four years of dancing, drag, live shows, and lots of special moments with the Sweet Spot queer fam. 21+ ($15) 10 p.m to late at Metro Baltimore, 1700 N. Charles Street. For more information, go to sweetspotbmore.com.

Sunday, May 11

Queer Art Hang May 2025: Make art in a queer space. 1 p.m. at Red Emma’s, 3128 Greenmount Avenue. For more information, go to redemmas.org/events.

Good Ole Funny Mother’s Day Comedy Special Comedy Show featuring performances, cash bar, crabs and more. Featuring Stiletto, Maria Sanchez, Bad Guy Flexx and more. 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at La Familia Soundstage, 836 Guilford Avenue, For more information, email [email protected] or call 410-885-4572. 

Monday, May 12

WORK & WINE: Where productivity meets pleasure in a carefully curated atmosphere for creatives, entrepreneurs, and night owls.Whether you’re finalizing that project, building your empire, or seeking inspiration among like-minded creators, Work & Wine provides the perfect blend of focus and flow. 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. Motor House, 120 W. North Avenue. For more information go to motorhousebaltimore.com.

Wednesday, May 14

OrchKids Spring Celebration: Concert featuring students from all nine OrchKids sites. 5:30 p.m. at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, 1212 Cathedral Street. For more information, go to: bsomusic.org or call 410-783-8000.

A Prelude to Preakness Happy Hour: Hosted by the local alumni networks of several HBCUs , this exclusive happy hour brings together professionals for a night of great drinks, great vibes, and even greater connections. 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at 16 On The Park, 800 North Wolfe Street #16. For more information, find the @be.socialsociety on Instagram.

Aurality: Ambient soundscapes by DJs Nomiii and Missy, plus vendors Tiny Fortress and TWUK. Proceeds for the show will go to Lebanon. ($8-$10) 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Current Space Garden Bar, 421 Tyson Street. For more information, go to currentspace.com or email [email protected]. 

Club Quarantine 5 Live Waterfront musical celebration featuring D-Nice & Friends accompanied by the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra with Conductor Igmar Thomas.  Featuring performances by Ari Lennox, Jadakiss, Deborah Cox, Chanté Moore, Too $hort, Lil’ Mo, Raheem DeVaughn, 803Fresh, DJ Quicksilva, and more. ($78 – $212) 8:00 p.m. at Pier Six Pavilion, 731 Eastern Avenue. For more information, go to preaknessfestival.com/event/magic-of-maryland-music-celebration or email [email protected]

Art Of Comedy: Stand-up comedy featuring Ivan Martin, Dark Mark Rules, Alejandro Labrada, and other local comedians. 18+ 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Motor House, 120 W. North Avenue. For more information, go to motorhousebaltimore.com.

Preakness Festival Concert After-Party: Enjoy signature cocktails by Pronghorn Spirits and nonstop music from a live DJ in a high-energy atmosphere. ($39.19) 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. at Family Meal Restaurant, 621 E. Pratt.

Thursday, May 15

Making Hours: Resist-Dye Fabric with Indigo In this workshop, participants will explore various ways to resist and dye fabric in indigo. Kenya Miles, founder of Blue Light Junction, will guide you in techniques that originated in Asia and West Africa and discuss how this blue alchemy has long been an art and practice. Participants will leave with a bandana of their own creation. No prior experience required. ($20-$30) 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Baltimore Museum of Art, 10 Art Museum Drive. For more information, go to artbma.org/events.

John Wilkes Booth: One Night Only | Community Night An audacious look at the notorious man buried in an unmarked grave less than a mile from Baltimore Center Stage. ($10 – $49) 7:30 p.m. Baltimore Center Stage, 700 North Calvert Street. For more information, go to centerstage.org, email [email protected], or call 410-332-0033. 

Friday, May 16

NIGHTSCAPE Day-To-Night: Day-long celebration featuring local artists, makers, and DJs. May 16 through May 17 at Night Owl Gallery, 1735 Maryland Ave Unit A. For more information, go to night-owl-gallery.square.site, or call 516- 318-2611.

Climas Malsanos | Hoesy Corona: The opening night of an exhibition exploring the complex relationship between humans and the environment. 6 p.m. at Creative Alliance, Main Gallery, 3134 Eastern Avenue. For more information, call 410-276-1651.

Paradise Portals: Multimedia video installation and performance. 7 p.m. ($10–$50). AREA 405, 405 E. Oliver Street. For more information, go to area405.com.

Saturday, May 17

Preakness Stakes Celebrate 150 years of thoroughbred horse racing in Maryland.  Post-race performance by T-Pain. Hosted by Carmelo Anthony and Ray Lewis. (Various Pricing) For more information, go to preakness.com or email [email protected].

Latin American Art / Arte Latinoamericano Opening Day: This day-long celebration marks the opening of a groundbreaking exhibition featuring art from across Latin America and the Caribbean. Activities, market, tours, talks, and performances. Free. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Walters Art Museum, 600 N. Charles Street. For more information, go to thewalters.org, or call 410-547-9000. 

COLAB: Art and Music from Baltimore and Beyond: Audible art exhibition featuring visual artists and curated music selections. 5 p.m. at Eubie Blake Cultural Center, 847 N. Howard Street. For more information, go to eubieblake.org, or call 410-225-3130.

Baltimore Beat Beer Release Party!: Celebrate Baltimore Beat’s beer collaboration with Peabody Heights Brewery. 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Peabody Heights Brewery, 401 E. 30th Street For more information, go to peabodyheightsbrewery.com, or call 443-853-9188. 

Sunday, May 18

Community Day: Turn Again to the Earth: Celebrate the Baltimore Museum of Art’s initiative and exhibitions on environment, climate change, and art, including the “Black Earth Rising” exhibition. Free. 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Baltimore Museum of Art, 10 Art Museum Drive. For more information, go to artbma.org/events.

The Mystery of Irma Vep | A Penny Dreadful Theater Night for Teens In this production, Gothic melodrama gets a high-camp celebration in this first-class comedy filled with murder and mayhem.  High school aged students can register for a dinner, inside access to the show, pre- and post-show discussions with production artists, and dessert. ($20) 7 p.m. at Everyman Theatre, 315 West Fayette Street. For more information, go to everymantheatre.org.