Wednesday, April 23

“Heavy with History: Devin Allen and the Baltimore Uprising”: In this exhibit, rarely seen photographs from Baltimore-based artist Devin Allen are on view to commemorate 10 years since the Baltimore Uprising. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Baltimore Museum of Art, 10 Art Museum Drive. For more information, go to artbma.org/exhibitions. 

Wu Wednesday: Sounds of Baltimore DJs present ’80s through early 2000s hip-hop, R&B and reggae music. 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. at The Point in Fells, 1738 Thames Street. For more information, follow @wuwednesdaysbaltimore on Instagram.

Thursday, April 24

2025 Student Art Exhibit: Come see the Julio Fine Art Gallery’s exhibit of student art, and attend the awards ceremony, juried by artist B. Sterling. 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Julio Fine Art Gallery, 4501 N. Charles Street. For more information, follow @julioartgallery on Instagram. 

Social Design Exchange: Join MICA and The Peale in celebrating this year’s MA in Social Design students. Alston Watson, Audrey Randazzo, Carley Bran, DJ Fleming, Kaelyn Ching, Mashal Zahra and Shannon Willing will show their capstone work, release a book and reflect on the future of social design. 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at The Peale, 225 Holliday Street. For more information and where to RSVP, go to thepeale.org/upcoming-events. 

Sketching Session: Novice, student and practicing artists are welcome to spend the evening drawing in the Walters’ gallery. Materials are provided, and Peabody Institute students will play music. 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.

Friday, April 25

Special Screening of “The Encampments”: Join Baltimore Artists Against Apartheid for a special screening of “The Encampments,” a documentary about the pro-Palestinian student encampments and protests at Columbia University. Featuring an opening DJ set, reception and panel discussion. ($9.50-$14.50) 6:30 p.m. at Parkway Theater, 5 W. North Avenue. For more information, follow @bmoreartistsagainstapartheid on Instagram.

We Who Do Words: CityLit Festival Poetry Finale: This poetry finale for National Poetry Month the 2025 CityLit Festival will feature guest artist Wifty Bangura and poets Dominique Christina, Sylvia Jones, Michael B. Tager, Erica Dawson, Ailish Hopper and Tracy Dimond. 7 p.m. at Red Emma’s, 3128 Greenmount Avenue. For more information, go to redemmas.org/events. 

TWINGS Album Release Show: Punk out to TWINGS’ album release party for “There’s a Dark Sky,” with Computer Kill and Chromafix. ($15) 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Metro Gallery, 1700 N. Charles Street. For more information, go to ra.co/events/us/baltimore. 

Live Latin Music and Beer Tasting: Enjoy some cold brews and a night of dance with salsa music by Orquesta Manplesa and vinyl DJ sets by DJ Rumba-Fi. ($12.51-$23.18) 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. at 402 N. Howard Street. For more information, follow @la.cabaret.baltimore on Instagram.

Saturday, April 26

Drop-in Art Making: Collaborative Collage Quilt: Work with other artists of all ages and abilities in creating a quilt square using collage techniques. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Walters Art Museum, 600 N. Charles Street. For more information, go to thewalters.org/events, or call 410-547-9000.

Garden Art Party: The first Garden Art Party of the season, featuring Shae McCoy and the folks at Strength to Love II Farm. At this potluck, there will be goodies, food, art, giveaways and good vibes. 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Strength to Love II, 1855 Kavanaugh Street. For more information, follow @gardenartpartybmore on Instagram.

Baker Artist Awards Celebration: Celebrate Baltimore art at the opening preview of the Baker Artist Awards exhibition. Enjoy evening access to the galleries, free food, a live DJ set by Pangelica, and more. Registration encouraged. 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Baltimore Museum of Art, 10 Art Museum Drive. For more information, go to artbma.org/events. 

Jeanne Thornton presents “A/S/L” + Trans Open Mic: As an opening to this book talk, author Jeanne Thornton invites local trans fiction writers to share work of up to 5 minutes each. First come, first serve. 6:15 p.m. at Red Emma’s, 3128 Greenmount Avenue. For more information, go to redemmas.org/events. 

Thursday, May 1

Embrace Spontaneity: An Intro to Improv: Highwire Improv invites all interested improv initiates to join a low-pressure foray into the world of improv comedy. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Riverside Third Space, 1530 Battery Avenue. For more information, go to highwireimprov.com. 

Phreestyle: This event brings hip-hop enthusiasts and artists together for an evening of beats, freestyling and community bonding. 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Phlote, 300 W. Pratt St. For more information, email [email protected] or follow @phreestylethursdays on Instagram.

Friday, May 2

Making with MICA: Join MICA at Lexington Market for an art-making session in a variety of creative techniques. Perfect space to experiment, learn and collaborate. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at BMA Lexington Market, 112 N. Eutaw Street. For more information, go to artbma.org/events. 

Vinyl Nite: Baltimore Record Bazaar Vinyl Nite every first Friday of the month. 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Peabody Heights Brewery, 401 E. 30th Street. For more information, go to peabodyheightsbrewery.com/events. 

Saturday, May 3

Free Comic Book Day: Stop by fantastic comic book shops like Dreamers & Make-Believers and Atomic Books to pick up free comic books and collect on special deals. All day at your local comic book shop.

Drop-in Art Making: Community Garden: At this drop-in art making, help the Walters Art Museum create an artistic garden. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Walters Art Museum, 600 N. Charles Street. For more information, go to thewalters.org/events, or call 410-547-9000.

“The Return” of Sting International: Ultra Naté’s Deep Sugar latest AFTERHOURS Afro house jammer will feature two-time2x Grammy-winning producer Sting International. Complimentary cocktails before midnight. 18+ ($25-$30) 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. at Club 1722 Afterhours, 1722 N. Charles Street. For more information, go to ra.co/events/us/baltimore. 

Sunday, May 4

Holi 2025! @ Sweet 27 & Wyman Park Dell: Celebrate the festival of colors with Sweet 27 Bakery and Restaurant. Join for music, dancing, good company, great food and greater color throwing. ($19.98) 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Sweet 27 Bakery and Restaurant, 123 W. 27th Street, and Wyman Park Dell. For more information, go to sweet27.com/new-page-3. 

Just The Tip – Drag & Burlesque Open Stage: This drag and burlesque open stage is for performers of any experience level. So come to Peabody Heights Brewery to strut your stuff or witness greatness in motion. (18+) 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Peabody Heights Brewery, 401 E. 30th Street. For more information, go to peabodyheightsbrewery.com/events. 

Monday, May 5

Light Street Writers Exchange: A read-and-critique group for writers with interest in all forms of writing: poetry, novel, short story, creative nonfiction. Writers of any ability are welcome. 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Enoch Pratt Light Street Library, 1251 Light Street. For more information, go to calendar.prattlibrary.org.  

Wednesday, May 7

Spread the Jam May 2025: This is a jam session welcoming every musician “with open arms — no matter what.” Featuring Balimore-based saxophonist Johanna McGuire. 6 p.m. at Red Emma’s, 3128 Greenmount Avenue. For more information, go to redemmas.org/events.