Thursday, September 11
Mapping Culinary Roots & Rituals at Lexington Market: Artist and food futurist Spirit Adams and Lexington Market food stalls combine forces for an evening rooted in culinary history and ritual. Try special free food samples and enrich your cultural culinary palate. 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at BMA Lexington Market, 112 N. Eutaw Street. For more information, go to artbma.org/events.
How to Become a Body: This grand opening of Red Giant Gallery features an exhibition with work by Baltimore-affiliated artists Sasha Fishman, Danni O’Brien, and Aura Wang. 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 403 N. Paca Street. For more information, follow @redgiantgallery on Instagram, email redgiantgallery@gmail.com, or call 410-989-1430.
Bromo Art Walk: The Bromo Art Walk returns with an immersive art night. Explore open galleries, live performances, and shop from local vendors. Register on Eventbrite to get special discounts at select shops. 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Bromo Arts District, 218 W. Saratoga Street. For more information, find “Bromo Art Walk” on Eventbrite.
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. 21+. 9 p.m. at Ottobar, 2549 N. Howard Street. For more information, follow @aasc.baltimore on Instagram.
Friday, September 12
good neighbor presents: Hands & Art: As a part of good neighbor’s 5th Annual Design Camp, enjoy a conversation with artists Derrick Adams and Jerrell Gibbs, with moderation by Teri Henderson. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at good neighbor, 3827 Falls Road. For more information, go to goodneighborshop.com/pages/design-camp.
Charm City Comix Social: Join local comic book creators for a networking get together. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Dreamers & Make-Believers, 400 S. Highland Avenue. Masks required. For more information, go to dreamersbmore.com/pages/events.
Junglist Bassment 2: Enjoy a night of jungle and bass music, with a mix of vinyl and digital sets. Featuring Godfather Sage, DJ Diaspora, and DJ Nerva. 21+ ($5.50 – $11.45) 9 p.m. to 1:45 a.m. at Ema’s Corner Bar & Restaurant, 33 W. North Avenue. For more information, go to ra.co/events/us/baltimore.
Saturday, September 13
For the Sake of Art: To all older adults: join artist Berthena Carpenter in a drawing workshop that works to nurture cognitive health and forge new connections and friendships. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at BMA Lexington Market, 112 N. Eutaw Street. For more information, go to artbma.org/events.
2025 Baltimore Book Festival: From September 13 through the 14th, attend the iconic Baltimore Book Festival! Packed with tons of public book readings, discussions, workshops, and an overall enjoyment and celebration of the literary art form. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., located between E. 30th Street and E. 32nd Street on Greenmount Avenue and Barclay Street. For more information, go to baltimorebookfest.com.
Drop-in Art Making: How I See Me: For this version of “How I See Me”, create a self portrait figure with special guest and local artist Jessy DeSantis. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Walters Art Museum, 600 N. Charles Street. For more information, go to thewalters.org/events.
Sunday, September 14
Commonplay Family Music Class: Commonplay invites caregivers and their child for an hour of singing, dancing, and instrument play. Learn about the power of music as your kid plays a tune or two. Baby to 5 years old ($15 for drop-in class, $60 for all six classes) 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at The Ivy Bookshop, Back Patio, 5928 Falls Road. For more information, go to theivybookshop.com/events.
Martina Lynch’s Hiphop & RNB Competition: Join rapper Martina Lynch as she hosts a hip-hop and r&b competition between ten artists. The winner takes $150 cash and 2 hours of studio time. 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at 3527 Dolfield Avenue. For more information, follow @iammartinalynch on Instagram.
Wednesday, September 17
11th Anniversary of Wu Wednesday: Join Sounds of Baltimore and vibe out to ‘80s, ‘90s, and early 2000s hip-hop, r&b, and reggae as you also celebrate 11 years of Wu Wednesday. 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, September 18
Eat Write: A Delicious Intro to Food Writing: “Ready to turn your love for food into flavorful stories? Join [Charm Literary Magazine] this fall for Eat Write.” The classes include local chefs and writers who bring Baltimore’s food scene to life. 5th grade through 8th grade ($30 for all six classes) 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Baltimore Unity Hall, 1505 Eutaw Place. For more information, go to charmlitmag.org.
Hispanic Heritage Month Performance: SOROCHE: Vibe and dance to Baltimore-based band SOROCHE for this year’s Hispanic Heritage Month. Watch and groove as they perform “different flavors of cumbias” from different Latin American countries. 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at The Walters Art Museum, 600 N. Charles Street. For more information, go to thewalters.org/events.
In the Stacks: Maryland Opera: Join Maryland Opera for a musical walk through the autumn leaves for this fall-inspired performance featuring soprano Colleen Daly, baritone Timothy Mix, and pianist James Harp.” 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at George Peabody Library, 17 E. Mount Vernon Place. For more information, go to jhu.libcal.com/event/14955047.
Saturday, September 20
Black Audio Society [Live]: House and broken beat music with gum.mp3, DJ Diaspora, and Cheeky Willie. 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Le Mondo, 406 N. Howard Street. For more information, go to ra.co/events/us/baltimore.
Sunday, September 21
Jamal Moore: Black Earth Rising Closing Performance: For the final day of “Black Earth Rising,” join Jamal R. Moore and other acclaimed instrumentalists as they perform a live rendition of the soundscape for this exhibit. Reservation encouraged. 2 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. at BMA Main Campus on the West Lawn, 10 Art Museum Drive. For more information, go to artbma.org/events.
Evening Ritual Session 11: D’angelo’s “Voodoo”: Join The Evening Ritual as you take a deep dive listening experience into the acclaimed D’angelo album. After listening, discuss with others about the album, its story and history, and impact on the neo-soul genre. ($17.85) 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Wet City Brewing, 223 W. Chase Street. For more information, follow @the_evening_ritual on Instagram.
Tuesday, September 23
UNAPOLOGETIC: Street Art as Activism and Liberation: Artist Johanna Toruño leads a forum on her experience as Salvadorian-born creative who uses poster work to express her experience as a queer migrant, and how street art can aid resistance. 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Albin O. Kuhn Library Gallery, 1000 Hilltop Circle in Cantonsville. For more information, go to dreshercenter.umbc.edu/humanities-forum/current.
Wednesday, September 24
TROPICAL FUCK STORM: Enjoy hip-hop and experimental music with special guests Infinity Knives x Brian Ennals. 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at The Metro Gallery, 1700 N. Charles Street. For more information, go to ra.co/events/us/baltimore.