Events
The List: February 2026
From the city's annual Tom Miller tribute to the Lunar New Year celebration at The Walters, here are the top happenings to mark on your calendar this month.
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2/15-2/21. TOM MILLER WEEK
Exhibitions. Many Baltimoreans may not realize that they already know works of art by Tom Miller. This iconic Baltimore artist’s colorful, vibrant murals linger around many corners of the city, with his unique Afro-Deco style representing the Black experience and enlivening local neighborhoods from Station North to Cherry Hill. Miller attended Carver Vocational-Technical High School and was one of the first Black students to enroll at the Maryland Institute College of Art after its desegregation. He was also one of the first local Black artists to have a solo exhibition at the Baltimore Museum of Art in 1995. With deep roots in Baltimore, Tom Miller’s legacy is honored for the sixth year with a full week of community events and exhibitions dedicated to the artist and his work at various locations across the city. Locations, times, and prices vary.
2/5. HANDMADE WITH LOVE
Lectures & Classes. Using inspiration from historic Valentine’s Day cards, beloved papercut artist Annie Howe teaches the basics of her medium and how to create custom handcrafted patterns, with students creating their own unique designs. Enoch Pratt Free Library, 400 Cathedral St. 1 p.m. Free.
2/6-8. BALTIMORE CRANKIE FESTIVAL
Performing Arts. During this locally loved annual festival—the largest of its kind in the U.S.—artists from near and far unveil their handmade crankies, aka scrolled panorama folk art that visually aids a story or song. Creative Alliance, 3134 Eastern Ave. Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 4 & 8 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m. $41-46.
2/6-3/1. AUGUST WILSON’S FENCES
Theater. This Pulitzer Prize-winning play follows the story of Troy Maxson, a former Negro League baseball star wrestling with resentment that he didn’t live out his dream on the field, illuminating the invisible fences that keep us from making our aspirations reality. Chesapeake Shakespeare Company, 7 S. Calvert St. Times vary. $25-69.
2/7. LET IT SHINE
Lectures & Classes. Learn about Maryland’s Black culture of the past, present, and future through interactive activities, crafts, STEM programs, and meet-and-greets with community members who are impacting the trajectory of local Black history today. Port Discovery Children’s Museum, 35 Market Pl. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free-$24.95.
2/7. ORNAMENTA
Fundraisers & Galas. During this festive annual fundraiser, dine, dance, and dress up with this year’s “ruby” theme to support the local Baltimore Jewelry Center, including its scholarships children’s programs, and jewelry-making space for local artists. 2640 Space, 2640 St. Paul St. 7 p.m. $105-5,000.
2/7. TREVOR NOAH
Comedy. Best known for his work as host of “The Daily Show with Trevor Noah” and his New York Times bestseller “Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood,” this fan-favorite comedia takes to the Mount Vernon stage with his latest stand-up spiel on a new tour. Lyric Baltimore, W. Mt. Royal Ave. 8 p.m. $65.15-232.85.
2/12-3/8. TRINITY
Theater. Emmy Award–winning writer and producer Lena Waithe presents her playwriting debut, “trinity,” with the story following three women acting out the fantasies that they are too afraid to live out in reality, with their whimsical role-play transforming into an existential adventure. Baltimore Center Stage, 700 N. Calvert St. Times vary. $10-60.
2/13. BSA BLACK HISTORY MONTH SHOWCASE
Exhibitions. Baltimore School for the Arts students of all disciplines join forces in this powerful annual performance of dance, music, and other artistic expressions. Baltimore School for the Arts, 712 Cathedral St. 6 p.m. $15.
2/13-16. BELGIAN BEER FESTIVAL
Food & Drink. For one weekend only in Fells Point, this fan-favorite festival is back with an expansive collection of specialty Belgian kegs and bottles seldom available outside of their home breweries. Max’s Taphouse, 737 S. Broadway. 11 a.m.-11:45 p.m. Prices vary.
2/14. A DATE WITH JOHN WATERS
Comedy. Who better to spend Valentine’s Day with than the Pope of Trash? Join John Waters for his one-man show that takes you on a deep dive into his ingenious mind, creative process, and early artistic influences—all sprinkled with his usual filthy flavor. Baltimore Soundstage, 124 Market Pl. 8 p.m. $56-128.
2/14-15. MAPLE MAGIC
Family. For over 20 years, Ladew Gardens has invited visitors to take part in the art of making maple syrup. Embark on a nature hike through the Monkton property, identify local winter trees, and collect sap to boil into syrup over an open fire. Ladew Topiary Gardens, 3535 Jarrettsville Pke., Monkton. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Prices vary.
2/20-21. BUILT WITH LOVE (AND PROBABLY DUCT TAPE)
Theater. Celebrate two decades of Stoop Storytelling with this special night of true tales shared by local Baltimoreans. This month’s event focuses on origin stories of local creative businesses like the Ottobar, BLK ASS FLEA MK, and Creative Alliance, with musical guests like Caleb Stine, Letitia VanSant, and J. Pope. Creative Alliance, 3134 Eastern Ave. 7 p.m. $40.
2/20-22. AMERICAN CRAFT MADE
Exhibitions. Using the annual American Craft Council show, browse the works of hundreds of East Coast artists along with demonstrations, hands-on experiences, and unique creations, culminating in the largest juried craft fair in the region. Baltimore Convention Center, 1 W. Pratt St. Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $11.83-167.30.
2/21. LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATION
Festivals. Celebrate the Lunar New Year and welcome the Year of the Fire Horse, which represents the seventh year of the 12-year Lunar calendar cycle. The annual festivities include dance performances, art-making, a photo booth, story-time sessions, and more. The Walters Art Museum, 600 N. Charles St. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free.
2/21. BEYOND THE SCOREBOARD
Lectures & Classes. In this Black History Month discussion, learn about the Baltimore Black Sox, the city’s historic Negro League baseball team which navigated segregation on and off the field, making an impact on the local Civil Rights Movement. Reginald F. Lewis Museum, 830 E. Pratt St. 12 p.m. $12-15.
2/21-4/18. ART OF THE COLLECTORS XI
Exhibitions. During this annual group show by the tastemaking Galerie Myrtis, a curated exhibition will be on display, featuring exceptional works of art by a diverse array of African-American and African Diasporic artists, including several from the Baltimore area. Galerie Myrtis, 2224 N. Charles St. Thurs.-Sat. 2-6 p.m.
2/24-28. CIAA BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
Sports. The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association is the first African-American athletic conference and a celebrated Division II. This month, its single-elimination tournament returns to Baltimore to determine championship seats in men and women’s basketball. CFG Bank Arena, 201 W. Baltimore St. 10 a.m. $38-65.
2/25-8/23. MEDIEVAL MINDSCAPES
Exhibitions. In this new exhibition, explore rare books and manuscripts of “hours,” aka a medieval Christian practice of using immersive visual prayer art to connect with a person’s faith. The Walters Art Museum, 600 N. Charles St. Wed.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 1-8 p.m. Free.
2/27-28. CHARM CITY DJANGO JAZZ FEST
Music. For two nights, groove to some of the best names in jazz in honor of guitarist Django Reinhardt, starting at the Baltimore Museum of Art on Friday, followed by a Parisian vintage swing party at the Bluebird Cocktail Room on Saturday. Baltimore Museum of Art, 10 Art Museum Dr. Fri. 7-11 p.m. $49.59; Bluebird Cocktail Room. 3600 Hickory Ave. 7-11 p.m. $44.28.
2/27-3/1. LANCELOT CHIMERA
Music. The Mind on Fire experimental classical music troupe presents this electroacoustic concerto that examines the juxtaposition between Lancelot and Chimera, composed and performed by local artist James Young. The Voxel, 9 W. 25th St. Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m. Sun. 2:30 p.m. $15-50.
2/28-3/1. MARYLAND HOME + GARDEN SHOW
Exhibitions. Get your home ready for warm weather and outdoor gatherings with the help of over 400 exhibitors and home improvement experts. Shop from vendors and stroll through six landscaped gardens, plus catch celebrity appearances from HGTV’s Matt Blashaw and Bravo’s Craig Conover. Maryland State Fairgrounds, 2200 York Rd., Lutherville-Timoniu,. Sat. 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Free-$12.