Wednesday, June 14
West Wednesdays: 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. For more information, go to: facebook.com/justicefortyronewest.
BPD: Northern District Commander’s Monthly Crime and Community Meeting: Meetings are held the second Wednesday of every month. Virtual. 7 p.m. For more information, go to: baltimorepolice.org/find-my-district/northern-district.
Thursday, June 15
Jews United for Justice Baltimore Action Meeting: Facial Recognition Technology with Councilmember Burnett: A deep dive into the policy issues around facial recognition technology in Baltimore, using a racial justice lens. This is a hybrid event. 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Bolton Street Synagogue, 212 West Cold Spring Lane. For more information, go to: jufj.org or call: 202-788-5068.
Parent and Community Advisory Board (PCAB) 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. Please check PCAB’s Facebook page at facebook.com/bcpspcab for up-to-date virtual or in-person location information.
The Highway To Nowhere: Ron Cassie’s “Highway to Nowhere” investigation brings to light some rare and never-seen-before photos of the construction of the “Highway to Nowhere,” as well as the harm to neighborhoods like Rosemont and Harlem Park through accounts of loss suffered by families and communities. Reservations required. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Frederick Douglass-Isaac Myers Maritime Park and Museum, 1417 Thames Street. For more information, go to: livingclassrooms.org or call: 410-685-0295.
Friday, June 16
D7/D8 Free Juneteenth Youth STEAM Fair: STEAM activities, music, games, prizes, food, youth resources, photo booth, and more. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Cahill Recreational Center, 4001 Clifton Avenue. For more information, email: kimberly.sauer@baltimorecity.gov.
Juneteenth SoulStock Celebration: Food, music, performances, fitness, produce stand, vendors, demos, and community. 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Herring Run Park Hall Spring Area. For more information, go to: backyardbasecamp.org.
Saturday, June 17
Community Garden Volunteer Day: A volunteer-run garden in Baltimore’s Upton neighborhood, providing residents with a nurturing space. 9 a.m. to noon at Upton Gardens of Hope Community Garden, 618 Dolphin Street. For more information, email: uptongarden@gmail.com.
Baltimore’s Marble Hill: How A Neighborhood Shaped the Civil Rights Movement: A guided tour of Baltimore’s Marble Hill neighborhood, which was the home to an astonishing amount of groundbreaking Civil Rights leaders. ($10-$15) 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Lillie Carroll Jackson Museum, 1320 Eutaw Place. For more information, go to: baltimoreheritage.org or call: 410-332-9992.
Immigrant and Refugee Community Resource Fair: A one-day resource fair for the immigrant and refugee community. Resources will include health services, social services, legal services, and housing services. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Christ Lutheran Church, Baltimore, 701 South Charles Street. For more information, go to: mima.baltimorecity.gov.
Sunday, June 18
2nd Annual Community Celebration Festival of Neighborhoods: A celebration of our freedom and fathers. Free food, community resources, and more. 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Coldstream Homestead Montebello Community Development Corporation, 3220 The Alameda. For more information, go to: liveinchm.org.
Tuesday, June 20
LGBTQ+ Social Impact Gathering: Connect with other queer leaders from Baltimore’s social impact scene. 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Impact Hub Baltimore, 10 East North Avenue. For more information, go to: baltimore.impacthub.net.
Thursday, June 22
Baltimore City Board of Elections Meeting: This meeting is open to the public. 4 p.m. at the Election Warehouse, 301 North Franklintown Road. For more information, go to: boe.baltimorecity.gov.
Community Soundstage: A free concert series curated by Baltimore Renters United. Music, vendors, snacks, tenants’ rights information. 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 2701 Greenmount Avenue. For more information, go to: baltimorerentersunited.org or call: 443-863-9607.
Writers LIVE! Blair Kelley: Historian Blair Kelley will provide a history of America’s Black working class over the past 200 years. 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Enoch Pratt Free Library, Central Branch, 400 Cathedral Street. For more information, go to: prattlibrary.org or call: 410-396‑5430.
Friday, June 23
The People’s Association of Oliver 2nd Anniversary: Food, music, and special recognitions. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Oliver Recreation Center, 1400 Federal Street. For more information, call: 410-908-1277.
Saturday, June 24
Shred Event and Pop-up: Free mulch, gardening advice, and more. Also, shred up to two 32-gallon bags of personal documents. 8 a.m. to noon at Middle Branch Wellness and Fitness Center, 201 Reedbird Avenue. For more information, go to: publicworks.baltimorecity.gov/grow-center.
Community Mindfulness Up Park Heights: A day of mindfulness offerings for community health and wellness. 10 a.m. at Park Heights Community Health Alliance, 4151 Park Heights Avenue. For more information, call: 410-542-8190.
Family Engagement Motivates Everyone Event: Family resources, family engagement, food, fun activities, giveaways and more. Noon to 4 p.m. at Eager Park, 900 North Wolfe Street. For more information, go to: habc.org.
Tuesday, June 27
Baltimore City Schools Special Public Board Meeting: Virtual. 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, go to: baltimorecityschools.org or call: 443-984-2000.
A Community Conversation about Disrupting Poverty in Baltimore: An event to shift the written and unwritten rules around poverty, economic mobility, and inequity. Noon to 2 p.m. at Coppin State University, 2500 West North Avenue. For more information, go to: jeremiahprogram.org/campuses/baltimore.
Wednesday, June 28
Baltimore Workforce Development Board: Youth Committee: The Youth Committee of The Baltimore Workforce Development Board believes that a coordinated workforce system improves workforce outcomes for all young people. 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Elev8 Baltimore, 844 Roundview Road. For more information, go to: baltoworkforce.com.
Mayor’s Bicycle Advisory Commission: The commission aims to engage in a cooperative planning and implementation process to ensure the successful execution of Baltimore City’s Bicycle Master Plan. Meetings are generally held from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on the last Wednesday of each month, held virtually on Microsoft Teams. For more information, go to: transportation.baltimorecity.gov/mbac.
HARBEL Community Organization 53rd Annual Meeting: HARBEL invites the general public to its 53rd Annual Meeting. Hear about the work done over the past year and goals for the next year. 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at HARBEL Community Organization, 5807 Harford Road. For more information, go to: harbel.org or call: 410-444-2100.
Fit4Baby at the CareFirst Engagement Center: This program is designed for moms-to-be in any trimester to help prepare them for pregnancy, birth, and beyond. Wednesdays. 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at The CareFirst Engagement Center, 1501 South Clinton Street. For more information, go to: carefirst.com/cec.
Writers LIVE! Christian Cooper: Science and comics writer Christian Cooper, also an expert birder, will reflect on his life leading up to and following his interaction with a dog walker in Central Park in May 2020. Christian Cooper will be joined in conversation by Baltimore Beat Editor-in-Chief Lisa Snowden-McCray. 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Enoch Pratt Free Library, Central Branch, 400 Cathedral Street. For more information, go to: prattlibrary.org or call: 410-396‑5430.