Wednesday, May 15.

Baltimore City Transit Open House, With MDOT: Learn about the group’s reginal transit plan. 4-7 p.m., Impact Hub Baltimore, 10 E. North Ave.

Commission for Women, Education Committee iMentor Event: Learn about iMentor and see how to get involved in supporting Baltimore City Public School students on their journeys to and through college and other post-secondary opportunities. 6-7 p.m., Baltimore War Memorial, 101 N. Gay St.

Brewers Hill Neighbors Association Meeting: May community meeting. 6-8 p.m., Natty Boh Tower, 3600 O’Donnell St., Suite 960.

Central Baltimore Partnership Meeting: The group’s monthly meeting. 6:30 – 8 p.m., Peaody Heights Brewery, 401 E. 30th St.

Thursday, May 16.

Public Hearing: Water Accountability and Equity Act: Public hearing for the Water Accountability and Equity Act. 5 p.m., Baltimore City Hall, 100 Holliday St.

Civilian Review Board Meeting: The Civilian Review Board of Baltimore City is an independent agency in the city through which members of the public can issue a complaint against officers of various law enforcement units. 6 p.m., Environmental Police Training Room 3601 Hillen Rd.

Artist Talk: Salt of the Earth II: Artist LaToya M. Hobbs discusses her work and process with writer and art critic Angela N. Carroll. 6-8 p.m. Baltimore City Hall, 100 Holliday St.

Baltimore Harm Reduction Coalition General Meeting: Community Organizing: Explore models for harm reduction community organizing at the BHRC May General Meeting. 6-8 p.m. 116 E. 25th St.

Bmore Together Unites for Tahirih Justice Center: An evening to support the Tahirih Justice Center. 6-9 p.m., Wayward Smokehouse, 1117 S. Charles St.

Friday, May 17.

Slaysian: Lgbtq+ Asian Americans Reclaiming Art Panel: A discussion centering Queer identified AAPI artists in the of Baltimore City. 7-9 p.m., Red Emma’s Bookstore Coffeehouse, 1225 Cathedral St.

Saturday, May 18.

Fell’s Point Farmers’ Market – Canvassing: Collect petition signatures at the Farmers’ Market and neighboring commercial area. 9 a.m. – noon. Broadway and Thames St.

A Walk Down West Baltimore Street: A public event featuring historical research and fieldwork on the 1000 to the 1500 blocks of West Baltimore Street. 1-3 p.m., Lion Brothers Company Building, 875 Hollins St.

‘The Future Generation’ Zine Making Workshop: Beat Editor Lisa Snowden-McCray along with artist Jen White-Johnson and writer China Martens. 1-4 p.m., The Baltimore Museum of Art, 10 Art Museum Drive.

Sunday, May 19.

TransportationCampBAL 2019: TransportationCamp brings Baltimore into an international family of cities holding camps every year and highlights transportation’s impact on every aspect of people’s lives. 9 a.m. – 7:30 p.m., University of Baltimore Merrick School of Business, 1420 N. Charles St. $15.

Baltimore Birth Festival: Information on support for pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting in the Baltimore area. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Patterson Park, 2901 E. Baltimore St.

Rooted Wings: Baltimore’s Memories – Past and Present Opening Reception: New Generation Scholars will share with the community the rich history and experiences of Black Baltimore told from the perspective of its elders and youth. 4-6 p.m., Eubie Blake National Jazz Institute and Cultural Center,847 N. Howard St.

Monday, May 20.

Community Land Trust Information Meeting: Special meeting of the Harwood Community Association. 6-7 p.m., The 29th Street Community Center, 300 E. 29th St.

Tuesday, May 21.

Kaiser Permanente and BMHA Shop Talk~From Loss to Good Grief: Annette March-Grier, the Founder and President of Roberta’s House, will explain how to grow from grief after changes/losses. 6-8 p.m., Short Cutz Beauty Salon 330 N Paca St #1.

BEE General Membership Meeting: Gather monthly with Baltimoreans for Educational Equity to strategize and prepare for education actions at the district, city, and state level. 7-8:30 p.m., Miller’s Court, 2601 N. Howard Street, Ste. 300.

Wednesday, May 22.

Trans Art Submission: Baltimore City LGBTQ Affairs is looking for trans artists of all ages and experiences to submit 1-3 pieces of artwork to be displayed at this event. All day. Baltimore City Hall, 100 Holliday St.


Lisa Snowden is Editor-in-Chief and cofounder of Baltimore Beat. Previously, she was an editor at Baltimore City Paper, Baltimore Sun, and The Real News Network. Her work has also appeared in Essence,...