Wednesday, August 13
Papier-mâché Sculptures: Learn about the art of papier-mâché and create your own piece. 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Enoch Pratt Walbrook Library, 3203 W. North Avenue. For more information and where to register, email wlb@prattlibrary.org, or go to calendar.prattlibrary.org.
Thursday, August 14
In the Stacks: Chamber Encounters: Baltimore-based violinist Yonatan Grinberg and pianist Teodora Adzharova will present a performance exploring how generations of immigrants have shaped and enriched American music, literature, and art. 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at George Peabody Library, 17 E. Mount Vernon Place. For more information, go to events.jhu.edu/form/in-the-stacks-chamber-encounters.
B’More Naughty presents Naughty Newbies: Co-hosts Mx. Eden and Divine Boyvine premiere up-and-coming talent in the world of burlesque. 18+ ($23.18 – $44.52) 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Mobtown Ballroom, 30 W. North Avenue. For more information, follow @bmore.naughty on Instagram.
Queeraoke: Al-Aqsa Swim Club Baltimore presents a drag karaoke night for Palestine. All donations will go toward evacuation efforts and supplies for daily needs. Masks encouraged. 9 p.m. at Ottobar, 2549 N. Howard Street. For more information, follow @aasc.baltimore on Instagram.
Saturday, August 16
La Tierra Nunca Olvida / The Land Never Forgets: In this workshop, artist Edgar Reyes will teach the cyanotype process, how to develop prints and photograms, and where you can add your flair to printing techniques. Noon to 2 p.m. at BMA Lexington Market, 112 N. Eutaw Street. For more information, go to artbma.org/event.
C.A.T. Fest: This is a new one-day festival about all things comics, art, and tabletop games. Shop from local creators and get well-loved comics, art, and tabletop games. Noon to 9 p.m. at Peabody Heights Brewery, 401 E. 30th Street. For more information, go to peabodyheightsbrewery.com.
Through the Legal Lens: A Photography and Copyright Chat: Join Maryland Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts (MdVLA) and renowned Baltimore photographer Devin Allen as they team up to talk about the ins and outs of copyright law. 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at BMA Lexington Market, 112 N. Eutaw Street. For more information, go to artbma.org/event.
Baltimore’s Confederate Shadows: Wyman Park & Charles Village: Join Full Story Baltimore on a new nighttime walking tour, where they’ll shine a light on some of the secessionist, slave-trading, and Confederate military skeletons lurking in the closets of wealthy institutions in this part of town. ($12–$15) 8:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Meeting place provided in confirmation email. For more information, go to https://fullstorybaltimore.tours/our-tours.
Version: August: DJ Amorphous swings by to Baltimore for a night of genre-blending R&B and pop vibes. Featuring Kotic Couture and Trillnatured. 21+ ($10 – $15) 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. at The Compound, 2239 Kirk Avenue. For more information, go to https://ra.co/events/2228418.
Sunday, August 17
rainboWEB: Get artistic with coloring books and art projects, learn about hopeful and empowering hxstory, and hear about mutual aid opportunities in this social gathering for “rainbow baltimoreans n our loved ones.” This is a masked event. Noon to 4 p.m. at Red Emma’s, 3128 Greenmount Avenue. For more information, email rainbowebaltimore@gmail.com, or go to redemmas.org/events.
Monday, August 18
Jazz Concert With The “Home Cookin’ Quartet”: Home Cookin’ is a quartet of piano, bass, sax/clarinet, and trombone that pairs two young Peabody graduates with two older veterans of the Baltimore jazz scene. 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Enoch Pratt Roland Park Library, 5108 Roland Avenue. For more information, go to calendar.prattlibrary.org.
Punks on Film – Rock ‘N’ Roll High School: The Celebrated Summer Film Club is here to highlight punks on film with a screening of “Rock ‘n’ Roll High School.” ($10) 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Peabody Heights Brewery, 401 E. 30th Street. For more information, go to peabodyheightsbrewery.com.
Wednesday, August 20
Sunset Salsa: Salsa Now will teach you the ins and outs of salsa and bachata dancing, set to the backdrop of Latin music and along the waterfront of Port Covington Marina. 7 p.m. at 321 E. Cromwell Street. For more information, go to baltimorepeninsula.com.
Thursday, August 21
August Improv at The Peale: Let loose and laugh like a goose at The Peale as Chronic Pain, Huge Nuisance, Twig, and Improv Jam perform improv. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at The Peale, 225 Holliday Street. For more information, go to https://thepeale.org/upcoming-events.
The Vibe Ft. Kissi B Baby: Join The Vibe for a night of good music featuring Kissi B Baby and good food from Bar Vegan. 7 p.m. at Bar Vegan, 2424 Distillery Street. For more information, follow @_thevibe on Instagram.
Friday, August 22
Ivan B. McClellan: Eight Seconds — Photographer and curator Ivan B. McClellan discusses his photobook Eight Seconds: Black Rodeo Culture with Teri Henderson, Arts and Culture Editor of Baltimore Beat. Copies of the book will be available for sale. Free to attend; RSVP recommended. 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Greedy Reads Remington, 320 West 29th Street. For more information, go to greedyreads.com.
Saturday, August 23
Photography Print Exchange: Attend a photography print exchange, where you bring your prints and trade/share with other local photographers. Enjoy photography with a fresh lens. 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Enoch Pratt Central Library, 400 Cathedral Street. For more information, go to calendar.prattlibrary.org.
Community Weaving Workshop Series: Join Making Space Bmore and Artist-in-Residence Hannah Atallah to learn how to weave on a flipped table top loom. All supplies are provided and no prior experience is needed. Final weavings will be raffled to raise funds for families in Gaza. Noon at Making Space Bmore, 709 N. Howard Street. For more information, go to makingspacebmore.com.
Ekiben Night Market 2025: With over 40 award-winning restaurants and chefs like Erik Bruner-Yang, Carlos Raba, Javier Fernandez, Joe Burton, and more, you don’t want to miss this culinary convergence. ($27.50) 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. at 1500 Thames Street. For more information, go to ekibenbaltimore.com.
“I Got Su’m to Say” Comedy Show: Comedians Brian Ruffin, Dion Barnes, Xavier Morgan, and Juwan Jordan set the stage for a night of laughs. Music by DJ K-Black. ($15 – $20) 7 p.m. at Next Phaze Cafe, 112 E. Lexington Street. For more information, search “I got su’m to say” on Eventbrite.
Sunday, August 24
Drag Queen Sip and Paint Baltimore: Sip and Paint USA combines the communal experience of sip and paints with the energy, liveliness, and guidance of a drag queen host. 21+ ($47.19, and a cash only, 1 drink minimum is required) 4 p.m. at 1001 E. Pratt Street. For more information, go to sipandpaintusa.com, or email info@sipandpaintusa.com.
Tuesday, August 26
Summer Concert Series: Songs of Longing: As part of Ivy Bookshop and Bird in Hand’s Summer Concert Series, harpist Alyson Kanne and musicologist/performer Leah Wenger will play music that invokes feelings of nostalgia. 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Bird in Hand Coffee & Books, 11 E. 33rd Street. For more information, go to theivybookshop.com/events.
Teen Craft & Chat: Meet with other artistic and crafty teens as you also work on your project. 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Enoch Pratt Hampden Library, 3641 Falls Road. For more information, go to calendar.prattlibrary.org.