Thursday, January 30
Sketching Session: Novice, student, and practicing artists are welcome to spend the evening drawing in the Walters’s gallery. Materials are provided, and music will be performed by Peabody Institute students. 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at The Walters Art Museum, 600 N. Charles Street. For more information, go to thewalters.org/events, or call 410-547-9000.
Astronomy on Tap Toasts to the New Year: Join Astronomy on Tap for an evening of cold brews and even cooler space facts. 7 p.m. at Guilford Hall Brewery, 1611 Guilford Avenue. For more information, follow @AoT_Baltimore on Instagram and Bluesky.
Friday, January 31
Blackout Interactive Movie Night: “Coming to America”: Watch “Coming to America” in an interactive format. Sing along to the Soul Glo jingle, play games, and the person with the best “Coming to America”-inspired outfit wins a prize. ($18.91) 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Old Major, 900 S. Carey Street. For more information, go to oldmajorbaltimore.com.
“LAYERS”: The Art of Contemporary Collage: Opening reception for exhibition showcasing diverse approaches to collage by contemporary artists worldwide. 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA), Decker Gallery, Fox Building, Floor 1, 1303 West Mount Royal Ave. For more information, go to mica.edu, or email [email protected].
An Evening with Dumpstaphunk & George Porter, Jr.: Funk and jazz fusion with Dumpstaphunk and the legendary George Porter, Jr. 18+ ($53.05) 7 p.m. at The 8×10, 10 E. Cross Street. For more information, go to dice.fm/browse/baltimore.
Saturday, February 1
Graphic Novel Club Meeting: An early morning graphic novel club for youth readers. Explore, read, and discuss graphic novels in a supportive space with skilled educators. Registration required. ($10 in advance, $15 at door) 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Dreamers & Make-Believers, 400 S. Highland Avenue. For more information, go to bmoretransform.org.
Lunar New Year Celebration: The Walters Art Museum is hosting a Lunar New Year celebration. Enjoy art-making, food, the Yong Han Lion Dance Troupe, and more. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Walters Art Museum, 600 N. Charles Street. For more information, go to thewalters.org/events, or call 410-547-9000.
Red Emma’s Mother Earth Poetry Vibe: Come together for an open mic session on the motifs of justice, conscious thought, real life, and more. Featuring poet 2chillphyll. Non-erotic poetry. 6 p.m. at Red Emma’s, 3128 Greenmount Avenue. For more information, go to redemmas.org/events.
Ultra Naté’s Deep Sugar AFTERHOURS – ”WINTERFEST”: Enjoy afro house music. Mixes and performances by DJ Meesh, DJ’s Scoob and Cell (B2B), Thommy Davis, Khaleel Mason, and DJ Byron Brown. 18+ ($20) 11 p.m. to 4 a.m. at Club 1722 Afterhours, 1722 N. Charles Street. For more information, follow @deepsugarparty on Instagram.
Sunday, February 2
Planet Asia – Dual Album Release Party: Dual album release party for hip-hop artists Sistah Dee and Amadaye the Apostle. Stay for a cypher at the end of the show. Special guests include Snook Da Crook, ILL Conscious, and more. 21+ ($25-$40) 6 p.m. at Sizzle Eat Drink Dance, 11445 Pulaski Highway, White Marsh. For more information, email [email protected].
Monday, February 3
Monday Matinee: “The Wiz” (1978): Watch the 1978 classic reimagining of “The Wizard of Oz.” Noon to 2 p.m. at Enoch Pratt Patterson Park Library, 158 N. Linwood Avenue. For more information, go to calendar.prattlibrary.org.
Djembe Orchestra with Moving History: Experience Moving History’s Djembe Orchestra, a program delivering a performance about the history and culture of the Mali Empire, Mansa Musa, and Sundiata. 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Enoch Pratt Cherry Hill Library, 606 Cherry Hill Road. For more information, go to calendar.prattlibrary.org.
Wednesday, February 5
Maker Night With Another Dash of Salt: All materials will be provided to make your personal perfume/scent. This includes essential oils, dried botanicals, and more. ($25 – $32.50) 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Ministry of Brewing, 1900 E. Lombard Street. For more information, go to anotherdashofsalt.com.
Yasmin Williams: Acadia Tour: Yasmin Williams is an innovative guitarist and composer known for her unique compositional approach and expansive instrumental style. ($15-$30) 7 p.m. at Creative Alliance, 3134 Eastern Avenue. For more information, go to creativealliance.org
Thursday, February 6
Towers of Power: Exhibit Opening Night: This is a community art exhibit on display in the Orleans Street Teen Zone, ready for display in the month of February. Get the chance to hear from the teens who created this miniature cityscape. 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Enoch Pratt Orleans Street Library, 1303 Orleans Street. For more information, go to calendar.prattlibrary.org.
Reading + Hair Salon: Suzanne Gold, the inaugural Writer in Residence with the University Writing Program at Johns Hopkins, will facilitate a Hair Salon, and read an essay-in-progress. The Hair Salon will be a conversation surrounding hair in culture. 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Bird in Hand Coffee & Books, 11 E. 33rd Street. For more information, go to theivybookshop.com/event.
First Thursdays: Make and Mingle: This is a drop-in program designed for adults to get creative and socialize. This session revolves around the creation of zines. Tours for the exhibition “If Books Could Kill” will also be available. 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at The Walters Art Museum, 600 N. Charles Street. For more information, go to thewalters.org/events, or call 410-547-9000.
Phreestyle: Every first Thursday, this event brings together hip hop enthusiasts and artists for an evening of beats, freestyle , and community bonding. Open beats and open freestyles. 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Phloat, 300 W. Pratt Street. For more information, email [email protected] or follow @baltimoreflipspace on Instagram.
Friday, February 7
February Liberation Libations: Liberation Libations is a 21+ space for educators and folx who serve youth in any capacity. 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Dreamers & Make-Believers, 400 S. Highland Avenue. For more information, go to bmoretransform.org, or follow bmoretransform on Instagram.
First Friday Art Walk: Take the time to walk around the Highlandtown Arts District in the first Art Walk of 2025. Food and drink specials at nearby restaurants and bars. 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Highlandtown Arts District, 3700 Eastern Avenue. For more information, go to ihearthighlandtown.com.
February First Friday: Schubert’s “Winterreise”: Bass-baritone Daryl Yonder and pianist Jung-Yoon Lee will perform Franz Schubert’s “Winterreise.” 7 p.m. at St. David’s Church, 4700 Roland Avenue. For more information, follow Music at St. David’s on Facebook.
Syncopate: Dance party from SDOT and Kade Young, featuring the sounds of African diasporic dance music. (Free) 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. at The Royal Blue, 1733 Maryland Avenue. For more information, go to royalbluebar.com or call 443-869-6111.
Saturday, February 8
Mighty Morphing Animations: Discover the basics of stop-motion — timing, motion, and storytelling — with flipbooks, clay, and Wide Angle Youth Media. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at BMA Lexington Market, 112 N. Eutaw Street. For more information, go to artbma.org/events.
A Case for the Graphic Black Life: Discover and debate how the graphic novel format validates the Black experience with writer Jordan Clark and actor Brandon Butts Rashad. 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Enoch Pratt Central Library, 400 Cathedral Street. For more information, go to calendar.prattlibrary.org.
Version Dance Party: Trillnatured, Kotic Couture, with special guest DJ Web. All energy, all night. 10 p.m. to 3:30 a.m. at The Compound, 2239 Kirk Avenue. For more information, follow versionbaltimore on Instagram.
Comedy Connections: D.C.’s Human Magnet, Baltimore’s Local Spot, and duo Hannah and Kyle Try Their Best give a night of improv comedy. ($10.38, $12.51 at the door) 6:45 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Zissimos Bar, 1023 W. 36th Street. For more information, go to highwireimprov.com.
Monday, February 10
Valentines Mixtape: Create a mix-tape for your loved one. This is a hands-on experience where you’ll learn about digital file storage, and get introduced to the new Memory Lab and Maker Space. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Enoch Pratt Central Library, 400 Cathedral Street. For more information, go to calendar.prattlibrary.org.
“The Petrified Forest” Play Reading: Terra Cafe presents a reading of the 1935 classic play and film. This play is slightly revised for a contemporary look. Free, pay as you can. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 101 E. 25th Street. For more information, email [email protected].
Wednesday, February 12
Heart for Art: From Feb. 12 through the 16, visit the Walters Art Museum, pick up a paper heart at the visitor’s desk, and place it next to your favorite piece of art. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at The Walters Art Museum, 600 N. Charles Street. For more information, go to thewalters.org/events, or call 410-547-9000.
“SANDTOWN” Baltimore Film Premiere: SANDTOWN is a community collage and documentary film that’s more than 30 years in the making. Premiering from Feb. 12 to Feb. 13. ($8) 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Parkway Theatre, 5 W. North Avenue. For more information, email [email protected].