Thursday, June 27.

sur/reality: a trans art show @ City Hall: sur/reality is Baltimore City Hall’s first-ever art exhibition highlighting the work of local transgender artists from Baltimore. 6-8:30 p.m., Baltimore City Hall, 100 Holliday St.

Art/Sound/Now: Experience the museum’s collections in new ways as musicians provide intriguing soundscapes in the galleries during this summer series. 7-8:30 p.m., The Walters Art Museum, 600 N. Charles St.

Phenmonenon: Dyyo Live, Jazzo, Woven–a bimonthly Black band experience. 9 p.m. – 2 a.m., The Crown, 1910 N. Charles St.  

Friday, June 28.

The National “Eat at a Food Truck Day” Gathering: Food trucks, drinks, live music, and more. 5-10 p.m., The Rotunda in Hampden, 711 W. 40th St.

Bike Party: Pride Ride: Wear your colors and show some love. 6:30 p.m., St. Mary’s Park, 600 N. Paca.

Summer Vegan BBQ Cooking Class: Vegan BBQ hands-on cooking class. 6:30-9 p.m., Impact Hub Baltimore, 10 E. North Ave., $55.

Be Free Fridays: Baltimore’s liveliest open mic. 7-10:30 p.m., Eubie Blake National Jazz Institute and Cultural Center, 847 N. Howard St., $5-$10.

Saturday, June 29. 

“Romeo and Juliet”: The story of youth on the cusp of adulthood, and star-crossed love torn apart by passion. June 29-July 13. The Baltimore Shakespeare Factory, 3900 Roland Ave. $12.

Underground Experience Festival: House music, food trucks, and more. 10 a.m. – 7 p.m., Middle Branch Park, 3301 Waterview Ave.

Janet Olney Artist Talk: Artist talk and Q&A with Janet Olney about her ICA project, Absence/Presence. 2-3 p.m., ICA Baltimore, 16 W. North Ave.

Dream Space: Full Sensory Art Exhibit: An art and performance exhibit featuring local artists. 7 p.m., Co-Balt Workspace, 1014 W. 36th St.

Jazz in the Sculpture Garden: Event fatures Grammy-nominated pianist and composer Vijay Iyer. 7-9 p.m., The Baltimore Museum of Art, 10 Art Museum Drive, $35-$50.

Cam’s Sessions Concert VI: An evening of swing, jazz, blues, and bebop with Cam Sterrett and the Camz Soundz & Vibrationz quartet. 8 p.m., The Peale Center, 225 Holliday St., $20-$25.

Sunday, June 30.

Film Screening: “The Six Triple Eight”:  The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, known as the Six Triple Eight, was the only all-black female battalion to serve in Europe during WWII. A discussion with the film producer and cast from the film will follow. 2 p.m., The Reginald F. Lewis Museum, 830 E. Pratt St., free with $6-$8 museum admission.

Reflections XI: Self-Fulfillment: Join Western High School’s Alumnae Dance Team for an intimate performance focused on self-fulfillment. 3-6 p.m., Baltimore Center Stage, 700 N. Calvert St., $15-$20.

Charm City Spades Sunday Kickback: Bring a partner or get paired up with other members. 4-9 p.m., Panera Bread, 7169 Security Boulevard.

“Do The Right Thing” – 30th Anniversary 4K Remaster: A celebratory 4K restoration screening of Spike Lee’s classic — exactly 30 years since its premiere. 4-6 p.m., The SNF Parkway/Maryland Film Festival, 5 W. North Ave.

Monday, July 1.

The BIG Indie Showcase: Improve performances from three indie teams. 7:30-9 p.m., Baltimore Improv Group @ The BIG Theater, 1727 North Charles St.

Tuesday, July 2.

For the Culture Trivia Night: Experience Its Blackademic Trivia and show your knowledge of all things Black culture. 7 p.m., Noir Restaurant and Lounge, 5716 York Rd.

Wednesday, July 3.

Jazzy Summer Nights: Spur of the Moment and DJ Teddy Douglas. 5-10 p.m., South Point at Port Covington, 101 W. Cromwell St., $20.

Tacopalooza 2019: Live music, taco eating contest, and more. 5-10 p.m., La Food Marketa, 2620 Quarry Lake Drive, $75.

Music at the Market featuring Definite Friends: Live jazz performance. 5:30-7:30 p.m., Druid Hill Farmers Market, 3100 Swann Drive.

Santa Librada, PLRLS, Joseph & the Beasts, Holy Fingers: Live music. 8:30 p.m., Ottobar, 2549 N. Howard St., $8-$10.

Thursday, July 4.

July 4th Visionary Pets on Parade: Dress your pet and come strut your stuff at the July 4 Visionary Pets on Parade. 9-10 a.m., American Visionary Art Museum, 800 Key Highway.

Cherry Hill Arts and Music Waterfront Festival: A celebration of the performing and visual arts over the course of a daylong free event. 1-10 p.m., Middle Branch Park, 3301 Waterview Ave. 

Dogfish Head 4th of July Takeover at Sandlot: Live music, games, food vendors, and more. 2-11 p.m., Sandlot, 1000 Wills St.

Lisa Snowden is Editor-in-Chief and cofounder of Baltimore Beat. Previously, she was an editor at Baltimore City Paper, Baltimore Sun, and The Real News Network. Her work has also appeared in Essence,...