Wednesday, January 14
Supporting Self Discovery: Conversations to Affirm LGBTQ+ Youth: Join city officials and Freestate Justice to hold conversations to affirm our LGBTQ+ youth. 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 2601 N. Howard Street. For more information, find “Supporting Self Discovery: Conversations to Affirm LGBT+ Youth” on eventbrite.com.
West Wednesday: Hear about the ongoing fight for police accountability in the Tyrone West case and for all victims of police misconduct. This event happens every Wednesday. 7 p.m. virtually on the @westwednesday YouTube channel. For more information, go to westcoalition.com or follow @westwednesday on Instagram and Justice for Tyrone West on Facebook.
Thursday, January 15
The Network Breakfast: Community as a Wealth-builder: Hear from local innovators and entrepreneurs who operate with an abundance mindset and cultivate community as a form of building wealth. (Free – $23.18) 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at Impact Hub Baltimore, 10 E. North Avenue. For more information, go to baltimore.impacthub.net.
Family University in East Baltimore: Communication Part 1: During this family-led workshop, attendees will learn who to talk to at school and in the district about their student’s education and develop a shared understanding of effective two-way communication. 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Paul Laurence Dunbar High School, 1400 Orleans Street. For more information, go to baltimorecityschools.org/page/family-university.
Parent and Community Advisory Board Meeting: PCAB serves to advise the CEO of Baltimore City Public Schools and the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners about how parents, families, the community, and educators can collaborate to help our youth succeed. 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. For up-to-date virtual or in-person location information go to facebook.com/bcpspcab.
Friday, January 16
Info session for CCBC & MFB FoodWorks: CULINARY JOB TRAINING PROGRAM @MFB-N: This FoodWorks program includes both academic classroom work along with hands-on food preparation experience in the Maryland Food Bank’s state-of-the-art Bauer Community Kitchen in Baltimore. Learn an array of cooking techniques, knife cuts, recipe conversions, commercial equipment use, and food safety and sanitation standards. Emphasis is also placed on culinary communication and job readiness skills. 18+ 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Maryland Food Bank, 2200 Halethorpe Farms Road. For more information, call 443-840-5840 or email hospitalitycareers@ccbcmd.edu.
Saturday, January 17
Itty Bitty Book Club: A cozy morning of book discussions and snacks. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Loyola Notre Dame Library, 200 Winston Avenue, Room #2018. For more information, find “Itty Bitty Bookclub” on eventbrite.com.
Baltimore MD Food Distribution Event / Distribución de Alimentos: Free fruits and vegetables as well as information about other programs to benefit the community. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Iglesia de Dios de la Profecia Baltimore, 3533 4th Street. For more information, find “Centro de Apoyo Familiar” on eventbrite.com.
Sunday, January 18
Run/Walk for Palestine: Join Runners4Justice on Sundays to run/walk for Palestine. All paces are welcome. Routes will be provided with options for a 1.5 to 2-mile walk or 3-mile run. Meet up at 9:15 a.m., run/walk starts at 9:30 a.m. Locations vary — for more information, follow Runners4Justice on Facebook and Instagram or email runners4justicebalt@gmail.com to be added to their email list.
Righting the Wrongs of the Past and Present: Re-Envisioning Youth Justice in Maryland: Jews United for Justice invites the community to participate in a special Martin Luther King Day program centered on youth justice. The event aims to address critical issues such as reducing incarceration rates among young people and creating a safer environment for children and teenagers. 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Har Sinai – Oheb Shalom Congregation, 7310 Park Heights Avenue. For more information, go to jufj.org/events.
Monday, January 19
King Day 2026: Join the Reginald F. Lewis Museum to celebrate King Day 2026 through the eyes of youth activists from the Civil Rights Movement to present day social movements. Program activities will include thought-provoking conversations, film screenings, musical performances, and a host of family fun filled activities. (Free with $12 – $15 museum admission, kids free) 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum, 830 E. Pratt Street. For more information, go to lewismuseum.org/event/king-day-2026-the-children-shall-lead.
Mental Mondays in West Baltimore: Mental Mondays in West Baltimore. Every first and third Monday. 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., 5 N. Calhoun Street. For more information, go to namibaltimore.org/get-involved/events.
Wednesday, January 21
Baltimore City Commission on Sustainability Monthly Meeting: Learn about initiatives, projects, and programs intended to make the city more sustainable, more equitable, and more climate resilient. 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Virtual. For more information, find the “Baltimore Office of Sustainability” on eventbrite.com.
Thursday, January 22
Live Baltimore’s Annual State of the City Market Update: Learn about residential real estate trends from the 2025 calendar year, including a breakdown of sales activity by neighborhood. Event includes a discussion featuring Baltimore City Mayor Brandon Scott and Maryland’s Secretary of Housing & Community Development Jake Day. ($14.15 – $27.29) 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Baltimore Museum of Art, 10 Art Museum Drive. For more information, go to livebaltimore.com/events.
Family University in East Baltimore: Communication Part 2: During this family-led workshop, participants will learn and practice different ways to communicate effectively with teachers, principals, and other school staff. 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Paul Laurence Dunbar High School, 1400 Orleans Street. For more information, go to baltimorecityschools.org/page/family-university.
Saturday, January 24
Wealth & Wine: Home Buying Seminar — Forget Rent, Let’s Own in 2026: A straightforward conversation about preparing for homeownership in 2026 — from pre-approval to closing. ($15.18 – $17.85) Noon to 1:30 p.m. at Stem & Vine, 326 N. Charles Street. For more information, find “Jeffery Holmes, CFP” on eventbrite.com.
Monday, January 26
Baltimore City Council Meeting: Special meeting of the Baltimore City Council. 5 p.m. at Baltimore City Hall in the Clarence “Du” Burns Council Chamber, 100 Holliday Street. For more information, go to baltimorecitycouncil.com or call 410-396-4804.
Wednesday, January 28
East Baltimore NAMI Connection Support Group: Get connected to people who see the value of speaking up about mental health and gain insight from sharing your experiences and hearing the challenges and successes of others. 18+ 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Register on Eventbrite to receive location details. For more information, go to namibaltimore.org/get-involved/events.