Wednesday, April 24
Sam Jay: Live comedy night with comedian and writer Sam Jay (SNL, Netflix, and PAUSE). 21+. ($22) 7:00 p.m. at Baltimore Comedy Factory, 5625 O’Donnell Street. For more information, email info@baltimorecomedy.com.
Thursday, April 25
BCS | Community Night: The Hot Wing King: See this hilarious and touching exploration of Queer Black family dynamics during this community night and enjoy a pre-show gathering to connect with community members. ($5) 6:30 p.m. at Baltimore Center Stage, 700 N. Calvert Street. For more information, go to centerstage.org, call 410-332-0033 or email info@centerstage.org.
Deesha Dyer, “Undiplomatic”: Hear from the award-winning strategist and former White House Social Secretary as she discusses her new book and shares her road map from imposter to impact. Deesha will be joined in conversation with the Beat’s editor-in-chief Lisa Snowden. 7 p.m. to 8 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.
Garden Hours: Drinks in the Garden Bar and sounds from JaySwann and special guests Cadeem LaMarr and Tromac. 21+. 8 p.m. to close at Current Space, 421 Tyson Street. For more information, go to: currentspace.com or email: info@currentspace.com.
Friday, April 26
CM/BAL: Joyce J. Scott: A monthly speaker series led by Baltimore’s most innovative and creative minds. This month’s talk on “Spicy” will be led by Joyce J. Scott, MacArthur Fellow and mixed media artist. 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Baltimore Museum of Art, 10 Art Museum Drive. For more information, go to creativemornings.com or email baltimore@creativemornings.com.
Romeo & Juliet: Follow a fateful journey between two young lovers from feuding families. Stay after the show for a Q&A with the cast. ($28 – $55) 8 p.m. at Chesapeake Shakespeare Company, 7 S. Calvert Street. For more information, go to: chesapeakeshakespeare.com, call: 410-244-8570 or email: boxoffice@chesapeakeshakespeare.com
CRY!NG: In The Club: All vinyl edition of the dance party featuring sounds by SPRKLBB, Mutualism, Graham Hatke and Jacq Jill. 21+. ($22) 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. at Club 1722, 1722 N. Charles Street. For more information, go to https://ra.co/events/1904234.
Saturday, April 27
African American Children’s Book Fair Festival Enjoy author readings, illustration workshops, craft activities and free books. All ages. (Free) 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum, 830 E. Pratt Street. For more information, go to lewismuseum.org or call 443-263-1800.
Self-Publishing Your Book with Silent Books Publishing: A self-publishing and improv storytelling workshop that will include readings from three of SBP’s self-published authors. (Free) 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at BMA Lexington Market, 112 N. Eutaw Street. For more information, go to artbma.org.
GospelFest 2024: Donald Lawrence: An evening of worship and music. ($40-$99) 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.
VERSION: The ultimate dance party for queer and trans people, by queer and trans people. Featuring sounds by resident DJ Trillnatured with special guest BeGone, hosted by Kotic Couture, with photographs by Sydney Allen. 21+. ($10-$25) 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. at The Crown, Pink Room, 1910 N. Charles Street. Email letsversion@gmail.com for help with the cover charge. For more information, go to thecrownbaltimore.com or call 410-625-4848.
“MATERIAL” Opening reception of exhibition featuring artwork by Chakaia Booker, Leonardo Drew, Trenton Doyle Hancock. Curated by Seph Rodney. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at CPM Gallery, 1512 Bolton Street. For more information, go to cpmprogram.com, or email info@cpmprogram.com.
Sunday, April 28
Open House: Explore select studio spaces and learn firsthand about Open Works membership. 12 p.m to 5 p.m. at Open Works, 1400 Greenmount Avenue. For more information, go to openworksbmore.org, call 410-862-0424, or email frontdesk@openworksbmore.com.
Tuesday, April 30
Greedy Reads Presents: Hanif Abdurraqib “There’s Always This Year” Tour: Hanif Abdurraqib returns to Baltimore to celebrate the release of his new book. Hanif will be in conversation with Teri Henderson, the Beat’s Arts & Culture Editor. ($35, includes book) 7 p.m. at The Garage at R. House, 301 W. 29th Street. For more information, go to greedyreads.com, call: 410-878-0184 or email: info@greedyreads.com.
Wednesday, May 1
Hidden Palace: A monthly reading and storytelling event by poets and writers. Featuring readings from Hanif Abdurraqib, Chin-Sun Lee, Madelaine Lucas, Joyelle McSweeney. 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.
Thursday, May 2
Baltimore Abortion Fund Blossom Bash Celebrate the end of BAF’s Fund-a-Thon with sounds by Kotic Couture, performances by Pretty Boi Drag, activities, complimentary drinks and more. 21+. ($50) 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Current Space, 421 Tyson Street. For more information, go to currentspace.com or email info@currentspace.com.
Friday, May 3
Highlandtown First Friday Art Walk: Self-guided art walk featuring drink and food specials. 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at various locations. For more information, go to ihearthighlandtown.com.
Saturday, May 4
CAPRICORN: A Fashion Exhibition & Presentation by NESSA: Fashion event featuring designs by the Guyanese fashion designer Jasmin Nessa Ali. ($7) 6 p.m. at Creative Alliance, Main Gallery, 3134 Eastern Avenue. For more information, go to creativealliance.org or call 410-276-1651.
The Dolla Sto’: New dance party featuring sounds by Tromac, Goblin Princete, Cadeem LaMarr, DJ Dolla and Cash.Liss. 18+. ($10) 10 p.m. to 3 a.m., at Phlote, 300 W. Pratt Street. For more information, go to phlote.xyz.
Ultra Naté’s Deep Sugar Afterhours: Dance party featuring selectors Byron Brown and Mookie Brock. 18+. ($20) 11 p.m. to 4 a.m. at Factory 17, 1722 N. Charles Street. For more information, email deepsugarparty@gmail.com, call 410-547-8423 or go to https://ra.co/events/1902970.
Sunday, May 5
May 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.