Wednesday, November 6
The Poetry Party Open Mic: Respect, love, poetry and fun at this open mic event. 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at La Familia Soundstage, 836 Guilford Road. For more information, go to lafamiliasoundstage.com/events or call: 410-885-4572.
Thursday, November 7
Open House and Wine Tasting: Celebrate a year of guesthouse by good neighbor and the release of their collaborative wine with Old Westminster Winery and Cohere. ($7.18) 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at good neighbor, 3827 Falls Road. For more information, follow goodneighborshop on Instagram.
First Thursdays: Make and Mingle: This month’s activity invites participants to think about the things they collect, and make a memory box to house them. College students get a free cup of coffee when they show their student ID. 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at The Walters Art Museum, 600 North Charles Street. For more information, go to thewalters.org/event/2024-11-firstthurs.
PIG with UNITCODE:MACHINE and DJ Hell O’ Kitty: Enjoy industrial and electronica music. ($25.75) 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. at Metro Gallery, 1700 North Charles Street. For more information, go to ra.co/events/1956675.
Friday, November 8
Peabody Heights Brewery 12th Anniversary: Special food collaborations, limited merch, Baltimore based vendors and more. ($12.51 – $21.05) 4 p.m. to 11.p.m. at Peabody Heights Brewery, 401 East 30th Street. For more information, go to peabodyheightsbrewery.com/event/peabody-heights-12-year-anniversary-party.
Marcus Johnson at Keystone Korner: Jazz and R&B keyboardist Marcus Johnson returns for a performance of smooth jazz and good vibes. Streaming options are available. ($15 – $45) 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Keystone Korner Baltimore, 1350 Lancaster Street. For more information, go to keystonekornerbaltimore.com.
#FlashbackFridays w/ DJ Mills: DJ Mills brings the 90s beats and throwbacks, this time with a “Where’s My Girls At” edition featuring music from SWV, Aaliyah, Lil’ Kim and more. 21+ (Free) 9 p.m. Upstairs at the Ottobar, 2549 North Howard Street. For more information, go to theottobar.com or call 410-662-0069.
Saturday, November 9
Cheryl Head: “Time’s Undoing”: Join award-winning author Cheryl Head for a book talk on her latest novel “Time’s Undoing”: a book about a Black journalist’s journey in uncovering the unsolved murder of her great-grandfather. 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Enoch Pratt Central Library, Wheeler Auditorium, 400 Cathedral Street. For more information go to calendar.prattlibrary.org/event/cheryl-head-times-undoing
A Lor Neighborhood Filmfest: A showcase and celebration of Baltimore’s creativity and filmmaking. The film festival will feature documentaries, short films and more. Q&A with featured filmmakers, local podcast hosts, and Tray Chaney from “The Wire.” 5:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at MRI Studios, 20 North Howard Street. For more information, go to mristudiosinc.org/lorfilmfest
Compound x Gaza Thrift: fundRAVER: Join the people of Gaza Thrift for a night of music and dance while perusing the venue of artists and vendors. All of the ticket proceeds and market sales will be donated to support displaced Palestinian families. DJ Sets by SYD, DJ Audit, Swami Sound and more. 21+ ($11.45) 9 p.m. to 4 a.m. at The Compound, 2239 Kirk Avenue. For more information, go to ra.co/events/2031186.
Tuesday, November 12
The Sterlings: Collage Workshop with Bria Sterling-Wilson: As part of her artist-in-residence, Bria Sterling-Wilsion will host a collage artist workshop. Spots are limited, so save your seat soon! 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 4501 North Charles Street. For more information, go to bridge.loyola.edu/web/rsvp_boot?id=2144953
Wednesday, November 13
Kate Masur, “Freedom Was In Sight!”: A night with Kate Masur to discuss her new book “Freedom Was in Sight!.” This book draws on the words and experiences of people who lived during Reconstruction, powerfully narrating how the impacts of emancipation and civil war rippled outward for decades. 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Snug Books, 4717 Harford Road, Suite 1C. For more information, go to snugbooks.com or call 443-869-4022.
Thursday, November 14
National Collage Society: 40th Annual Juried Exhibition Reception: This year’s exhibition has 93 participants working in original two or three dimensional mixed media glue collage or assemblage. Come enjoy the art of collage work. 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA’s) Meyerhoff Gallery,1303 W Mount Royal Ave. For more information, go to mica.edu.
Chris Nealon: “All About You” and Jasmine Gibson: “A Beauty Has Come”: A joint poetry reading. Both collections paint an anti-capitalist portrait that came from the lockdown. 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Bird in Hand, 11 East 33rd Street. For more information, go to birdinhandcafe.com/events.
Sylvia Jones presents: Television Fathers: Sylvia Jones discusses her debut poetry collection “Television Fathers” with queer author Jacob Budenz, journalist Karan Madhok, and poet Alina Pleskova. 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Greedy Reads Remington, 320 West 29th Street. For more information, go to greedyreads.com/events/43085.
Friday, November 15
ÀṢẸ: EMBODYING THE DIVINE: Nigerian Born Baltimore-based artist VILLAGER presents a series of paintings, sculptures and installations inspired by the Yorùbá philosophy of ÀṢẸ. VILLAGER invites art visitors to search, find and embody our sacred state of being. 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Bromo Seltzer Arts Tower. For more information, go to vllager.com.
Saturday, November 16
Nevermore Hot Festival: Sample and purchase from over 20 hot sauce artisans while drinking craft beer. Noon to 6 p.m. at Peabody Heights Brewery, 401 East 30th Street. For more information, go to nevermorehot.com.
Queering the Collection: Jacob Budenz: Experience a ritualistic performance by multidisciplinary artist Jacob Budenz that serves as a queer apology for the divine masculine. Following the performance, engage in a conversation between Budenz and Christine Sciacca, Curator of European Art, 300-1400 CE. 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at The Walters Art Museum, 600 North Charles Street. For more information, go to thewalters.org/event/budenz.
Sunday, November 17
Sankofa Dance Theater: 30 Years of Music Movement and Folkways: With free drum and dance workshops and a concert showing, celebrate 30 years of the Sankofa Dance Theater and the launch of their book. (Free workshops, concert is $28.52) 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Baltimore Museum of Art, 10 Art Museum Drive. For more information, go to artbma.org.
Monday, November 18
“The Chronicles of DOOM”” book conversation: Join journalist S.H. Fernando Jr. and Red Emma’s worker-owner Cullen Nawalkowsky for a discussion on the definitive biography of rapper MF DOOM. 7 p.m. to 8 p.m Enoch Pratt Central Library, Wheeler Auditorium, 400 Cathedral Street. For more information, go to calendar.prattlibrary.org/event/sh-fernando-the-chronicles-of-doom.
Tuesday, November 19
Bright Moments Jam Sessions: Join Obasi Akoto and members of the jazz community for 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, November 20
“The Art of Comedy” Open Mic Night: Join comedian Ivan Martin, Dark Mark Rules and Alejandro Labroda along with some of Baltimore’s funniest comedians for an evening of laughs. 18+ (Free) 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Motor House, 120 West North Avenue. For more information go to motorhousebaltimore.com.