Wednesday, March 11
Paint And Sip @ The Wine Collective: Hosted by She Knows The Deal, this lightly guided class provides the chance to unwind and make art. All supplies included, along with your first drink. 21+ ($44.99) 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at The Wine Collective, 1700 W. 41st Street, Suite 490. For more information, find “Paint And Sip @ The Wine Collective” on posh.vip.
Thursday, March 12
HERstory Matters – Rooted in Power, Not Permission: Hear from Nia Imani Fields, Dana Cole, and Geri McCarter — three impactful Black women executives in the local nonprofit sector. Light refreshments and selected beverages provided. ($28.52) 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Stem & Vine, 326 N. Charles Street. For more information, find “Black Executive Directors Network – BLK ED Network” on eventbrite.com.
2-time Grammy Award Winning Saxophonist Braxton Cook: Catch Maryland’s own Braxton Cook performing his signature medley of alt-R&B, soul, and jazz. ($15 – $40) 7 p.m. at Keystone Korner, 1350 Lancaster Street, and streaming online. For more information, go to keystonekornerbaltimore.com/tickets.
Dr. Sketchy’s Baltimore: Burlesque Life Drawing featuring Luna Rei: A “livelier life drawing event” with burlesque and variety performers, including featured March artist Luna Rei. Artists of all levels welcome. 18+ ($17.85 – $20) 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Mobtown Ballroom, 30 W. North Avenue. For more information, find “Dr. Sketchy’s Anti Art School: Baltimore” on eventbrite.com.
Open Mic Poetry w/ Charm City Slam: Baltimore poet Kenneth Something hosts this multigenre poetry night for performers of all varieties. 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Motor House, 120 W. North Avenue. For more information, go to motorhousebaltimore.com/events-1.
Little Lungs Album Release w/ Caleb Holt, Planette Automatic, Morgan Gorgon: Little Lungs kicks off their tour with an album release show for “The Heat.” Folk-rock, indie rock. ($20) 7 p.m. at Ottobar, 2549 N. Howard Street. For more information, go to theottobar.com/calendar.
Craft And Cinema Night: “Charlie’s Angels”: Bring a craft to work on while watching “Charlie’s Angels” and connecting with other crafters. PG-13 ($13 – $18) 7 p.m. at the Creative Alliance Theater, 3134 Eastern Ave. For more information, go to creativealliance.org/events.
Carol J. Adams presents “The Sexual Politics Of Meat” in conversation with Brenda Sanders: This iconic book by Carol J. Adams celebrates its 35th anniversary with a special edition from Bloomsbury Revelations, featuring a new introduction reflecting on events since its original publication. 7 p.m. at Red Emma’s, 3128 Greenmount Avenue. For more information, go to redemmas.org/events.
Tomorrow Will Be Worse: A Sci/Fi Horror Reading Series + Music: Series host Dave K. reads alongside TT Madden, Justin Sanders, and George Koors, along with music from Dominic and Erika Patoka Cerquetti. 7 p.m. at Old Major, 900 S. Carey Street. For more information, find @twbwreadingseries on Instagram.
Gay Little History Night: The final Gay Little History Night of the season, featuring stories and updates on the Queer Stories Preservation Project. 8 p.m. at The Club Car, 12 W. North Avenue. For more information, find @mdhistory.gay on Instagram.
Queeraoke: A monthly drag-optional karaoke night for Palestine. Masks encouraged, donations welcome. 21+ 9 p.m. at Ottobar (Upstairs), 2549 N. Howard Street. For more information, go to theottobar.com/calendar.
Friday, March 13
“405 DAILY” Exhibition Closing Reception: Closing reception for Area 405’s inaugural tenant exhibition, featuring 17 former and current building artists including Nate Larson, Heather Braxton, Red Rae, and Wonchul Ryu (류원철). 5 p.m. to 9 p.m at Area 405, 405 E. Oliver Street. For more information, find “AREA 405” on posh.vip.
Queer Clothing Swap: Grab a drink and a shopping bag and get swapping! All sizes accepted. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Peabody Heights Brewery, 401 E. 30th Street. For more information, go to peabodyheightsbrewery.com/events.
Violet, Capillary, Evelyn, Prop House: New Jersey rock bands Capillary, Evelyn, and Prop House play alongside Violet. ($15 – $21.17) 6 p.m. at Ottobar (Upstairs), 2549 N. Howard Street. For more information, go to theottobar.com/calendar.
BIPOC Queer Quality Dating-Ya Tu Sabes!: Mix and mingle with other BIPOC LGBTQIA+ folks. Suggested ages: 35 to 55 ($28.52 – $44.52) 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Peabody Heights Brewery, 401 E. 30th Street. For more information, find “Maria Gabriela Aldana” on eventbrite.com.
Eat The Cake Band, Femi and The Foundation, Night Walks: Hip-hop/rock/soul. ($20.60) 7 p.m. at Metro Bmore, 1700 N. Charles Street. For more information go to metrobmore.com/events.
Glitterer, Graham Hunt, Prize Horse: Alternative rock. ($26.72) 7 p.m. at Ottobar, 2549 N. Howard Street. For more information, go to theottobar.com/calendar.
Block Party! Baltimore’s Best Black Improv Comedy: A monthly variety showcase of Baltimore’s best Black improv. Presented by Highwire Improv and hosted by Blue Cavell-Allette, Desi Rawlerson, and Tashika Campbell. ($12 – $17.85) 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Maryland Art Place Inc., 218 W. Saratoga Street. For more information, go to highwireimprov.com/shows.
Aaliyah Tribute Night: A Celebration of ’90s 2000s R&B: DJ Casa Castro spins slow jams and era-defining hits from Aaliyah, TLC, Usher, Brandy, Ginuwine, and more. ($12 – $15) 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Creative Alliance, 3134 Eastern Avenue. For more information, go to creativealliance.org/events.
Saturday, March 14
Charm City Writes: A twice-monthly low-pressure writing group for Baltimore area writers of all genres and experience levels. Noon to 2 p.m. at Red Emma’s, 3128 Greenmount Avenue. For more information, go to redemmas.org/events.
Flames of Orion: Game Demo & Art Market with Shirkerism Zine: Test a new “dark future miniatures war game where players pilot giant mechanized combat machines” and shop zines, comics, and more from local vendors. 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Red Emma’s, 3128 Greenmount Avenue. For more information, go to redemmas.org/events.
Soulful R&B Tribute to Lauryn Hill & Brandy ft. Karin Evans & Destiny Moneé: Karin Evans and Destiny Moneé sing Lauryn Hill and Brandy at this tribute show featuring all the hits. ($15 – $45) 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. at Keystone Korner, 1350 Lancaster Street, and streaming online. For more information, go to keystonekornerbaltimore.com/tickets.
Night Circus – an evening of magic, mind reading & cirque: Alexander the Pretty Good reads minds amidst circus performances from In the Dark Circus Arts. Presented in partnership with The National Edgar Allan Poe Theatre. ($31.72) 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at In the Dark Circus Arts, 861 Washington Boulevard. For more information, find “In the Dark Circus Arts” on eventbrite.com.
Eyelet w/ Ousted, Gloop, a paramount, a love supreme, and Starveling: Screamo, hardcore. Album release show for Eyelet’s “Solenoid.” 7 p.m. at Metro Bmore, 1700 N. Charles Street. For more information, go to metrobmore.com/events.
The Slackers, Lady Hatchet, The Upstarters: Ska. ($33.51) 7 p.m. at Ottobar, 2549 N. Howard Street. For more information, go to theottobar.com/calendar.
Drag Show and Dance Party: A King Among Queens feat. King Molasses: Award-winning Nigerian-American drag king King Molasses joins host Stealya-Manz Blue and performers Deloris Van Cartier Blue and Anita Hiro for a fabulous night of food, fun, and, of course, drag. 7 p.m. at The Club Car, 12 W. North Avenue. For more information, find @stealya_manz on Instagram.
Beach Creeper, The Dracu-las, Krime Slugs: Surf rock. 8 p.m. at Holy Frijoles, 908 W. 36th Street. For more information, find @holyfrijolesmd on Instagram.
Sunday, March 15
A Size Inclusive Clothing Swap w/ sadgirlsummer: A free clothing swap focused on sizes XL to 10X. 2 p.m. at Red Emma’s Free School Classroom, 3128 Greenmount Avenue. For more information, go to redemmas.org/events.
Janeliasoul, Urban Foli: Soul, Afrobeats, reggae. ($26.31) 6 p.m. at Ottobar, 2549 N. Howard Street. For more information, go to theottobar.com/calendar.
Graham Hatke: Experimental/multigenre. 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Fadensonnen (Upstairs Tavern), 3 W. 23rd Street. For more information, go to fadensonnen.com/events. .
Black Celebration!: A dark dance party by POC with DJs Jerrod Bronson and Hell O’Kitty. 9 p.m. at Ottobar (Upstairs), 2549 N. Howard Street. For more information, go to theottobar.com/calendar.
Monday, March 16
Chess Night: Weekly drop-in chess games. 4 p.m to 9 p.m. at Peabody Heights Brewery, 401 E. 30th Street. For more information, go to peabodyheightsbrewery.com/events.
Vibrant Storytelling: Writing Techniques for Artists: Sherita Roundtree, founder of the Greater Baltimore Community Literacy Collective, dives into strategies for enhancing artistic storytelling through art writing. ($5 – $8) 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Creative Alliance Creativity Center (Classroom 2), 3139 Eastern Avenue. For more information, go to creativealliance.org/events.
Tuesday, March 17
JMSN, Samy Sharif: Multigenre/songwriter. 7 p.m. at Ottobar, 2549 N. Howard Street. For more information, go to theottobar.com/calendar.
Wednesday, March 18
Remembering Rob Reiner – “Misery” (1990): A film screening of the Steven King adaptation in honor of the life of Rob Reiner. 18+ suggested ($14.64) 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at The Wine Collective, 1700 W. 41st Street, Suite 490. For more information, find “Vintage View Cinemas” on eventbrite.com.
Multimodal Figure Drawing w/ Sunmi: A free queer and BIPOC-centered figure drawing class. Masks expected, tips for model appreciated. 6 p.m. at Red Emma’s, 3128 Greenmount Avenue. For more information, go to redemmas.org/events.
Thursday, March 19
Do What’s WRITE – Raise a Pint!: Join Community Literacy Partners for a pint to raise funds for their after school program. 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Peabody Heights Brewery, 401 E. 30th Street. For more information, go to peabodyheightsbrewery.com/events.
Baltimore Honky Tonk feat: Oklahoma Twisters: The Oklahoma Twisters bring Western Swing music to Baltimore. ($12.51 – $33.85) 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Waverly Brewing Co., 1625 Union Avenue. For more information, find “Alex Lacquement” on eventbrite.com.
Zeta w/ HUE and Rauli V: Avant experimental punk. 7 p.m. at Metro Bmore, 1700 N. Charles Street. For more information go to metrobmore.com/events.
Tatiana Hargreaves and Allison de Groot: Folk/bluegrass. ($18 – $35) 7:30 p.m. at the Creative Alliance Theater, 3134 Eastern Avenue, and streaming online. For more information, go to creativealliance.org/events.
Friday, March 20
“Embers Held” Closing Reception: Celebrate the conclusion of this contemplative exhibition of new work by LeRease Clark. 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at The Peale, 225 Holliday Street. For more information, go to thepeale.org/upcoming-events.
Javier Nero Jazz Orchestra “Alkebulan” Album Release: Album release show for Javier Nero, an award-winning DMV area trombonist, composer, arranger, and educator, featuring Sean Jones, Lucas Pino, and other special guests. ($15 – $45) 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. at Keystone Korner, 1350 Lancaster Street, and streaming online. For more information, go to keystonekornerbaltimore.com/tickets.
Vernal Equinox Poetry Workshop (Bmore Queer Poetry): A queer generative writing workshop focused on the Spring Equinox. 6 p.m. at Red Emma’s Free School Classroom, 3128 Greenmount Avenue. For more information, go to redemmas.org/events.
“The Colosseum Book of Contemporary Narrative Verse”: With Editor Sunil Iyengar and Contributors Mary Jo Salter and David Yezzi: This event features two local contributors to “The Colosseum Book of Contemporary Narrative Verse,” Mary Jo Salter and David Yezzi, performing their poetry. 6 p.m. at Bird in Hand, 11 W. 33rd Street. For more information, go to birdinhandcafe.com/events.
Kenyatta and Guests TBA: R&B, hip hop, jazz, Afrobeat. ($31.45) 7 p.m. at Ottobar, 2549 N. Howard Street. For more information, go to theottobar.com/calendar.
Brandon Woody & Friends: Beloved Baltimore-born jazz trumpeter Brandon Woody plays two nights at An die Musik with his band. ($10 – $25) 7:30 and 9 p.m. Multiple dates at An die Musik, 409 N. Charles Street, and streaming online. For more information, go to andiemusiklive.com/live-events.
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration: Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with traditional Irish music from Collins & Vocke and Celtic Corridor. ($18 – $35) 7:30 p.m. at the Creative Alliance Theater, 3134 Eastern Avenue, and streaming online. For more information, go to creativealliance.org/events.
Mia Starr at The Baltimore Eagle: A “RuPaul’s Drag Race” viewing party with special guest Mia Starr. 18+ ($17.85 – $28.52) 8 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. at Baltimore Eagle, 2022 N. Charles Street. For more information, find “Mia Starr at The Baltimore Eagle” on eventbrite.com.
Echolocation IV: “[A]n interactive party inspired by animal sensory systems and their use of sound as a means of navigation and survival,” featuring DJ sets by Estoc, DJ Paypal, Missy, and more. ($12 – $15+) 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. at Le Mondo, 406 N. Howard Street. For more information, go to lemondo.org/calendar.
Saturday, March 21
Queering the Collection: Liz Downing: Artist and performer Liz Downing activates the collection at the Walters with performances of contemporary translations of ancient texts. Registration required. 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. at The Walters, 600 N. Charles Street. For more information, go to thewalters.org/events.
Spring Fling: Queer Dance: Ivanna Peesa and Karli Marx host this school dance-themed party presented by Alt By Default. Formal and/or Spring Fling attire is encouraged, and the night will also feature drag performances, tarot readings, arts and crafts, local vendors, and even more activities. 21+ ($10 – $20) 7 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. at Mobtown Ballroom, 30 W. North Avenue. For more information, find “Peesa Party” on eventbrite.com.
Judge, Bracewar, The S.E.T., Backlash, Sluggo: Hardcore. ($25) 7 p.m. at Ottobar, 2549 N. Howard Street. For more information, go to theottobar.com/calendar.
Sunday, March 22
Baltimore Record Bazaar: A free music-focused market with vinyl, tapes, books, comics, and more. Noon to 6 p.m. at Peabody Heights Brewery, 401 E. 30th Street. For more information, go to peabodyheightsbrewery.com/events.
ARTrepreneur Series PR & Promotions Strategy: Art to Audience: Cherrie Woods provides a crash course in effective public relations and promotions strategy for artists. ($10) 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Gallery Reimagined, 311 S. Exeter Street. For more information, find “Gallery Reimagined” on eventbrite.com.
Ducky Dynamo “Feathers 2.0” Release Party w/ Aasha Adore, Antimrgn, and Eze Jackson + Friends: A Baltimore club music party in celebration of Ducky Dynamo’s latest release. ($15) 4 p.m. at Metro Bmore, 1700 N. Charles Street. For more information, go to metrobmore.com/events.
Kersten Stevens – Queen of the Violin: A fusion of jazz, gospel, soul, and storytelling from Kersten Stevens. ($15 – $45) 5 p.m. at Keystone Korner, 1350 Lancaster Street, and streaming online. For more information, go to keystonekornerbaltimore.com/tickets.
An Evening with Ted Chiang: Magic and Imaginary Science in Fiction: Ted Chiang, author of “Exhalation” and “Stories of Your Life and Others,” discusses weaving magic and imaginary science into works of fiction. 6:30 p.m. at Bird in Hand, 11 W. 33rd Street. For more information, go to birdinhandcafe.com/events.
Shift Meal, Old Eastern, Still Bones: Punk/emo. ($12) 9 p.m. at Holy Frijoles, 908 W. 36th Street. For more information, find @holyfrijolesmd on Instagram.
Monday, March 23
Brian Kwoba: “HUBERT HARRISON: FORBIDDEN GENIUS OF BLACK RADICALISM”: Brian Kwoba discusses his new biography of journalist, activist, and educator Hubert Harrison. 6 p.m. at Bird in Hand, 11 W. 33rd Street. For more information, go to birdinhandcafe.com/events.
Tuesday, March 24
Tedd Baker with Allyn Johnson Organ Trio: Tedd Baker and Allyn Johnson are joined by Eric Kennedy. ($15 – $30) 7 p.m. at Keystone Korner, 1350 Lancaster Street, and streaming online. For more information, go to keystonekornerbaltimore.com/tickets.
Orcutt Shelly Miller w/ Chris Forsyth’s WHAT IS NOW: Avant rock. ($25.75) 7 p.m. at Metro Bmore, 1700 N. Charles Street. For more information, go to metrobmore.com/events.
Evicshen: Sound art/experimental. Guests TBA. ($27.34) 7 p.m. at Ottobar, 2549 N. Howard Street. For more information, go to theottobar.com/calendar.
Lisa Siraganian presents “The Problem of Personhood: Giving Rights to Trees, Corporations and Robots”: Should nonhuman entities like corporations and robots have rights in law and politics? Author Lisa Siraganian reveals the consequences. 7 p.m. at Red Emma’s, 3128 Greenmount Avenue. For more information, go to redemmas.org/events.
Wednesday, March 25
Sketch Sip & Savor: Relax and make art with a community of local artists. All supplies provided. 21+ ($10) 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Motor House, 120 W. North Avenue. For more information, go to motorhousebaltimore.com/events-1.
Jordana, the booyah! kids: Bedroom pop. ($28.37) 7 p.m. at Ottobar, 2549 N. Howard Street. For more information, go to theottobar.com/calendar.