The List: April 2026

4/18-8/9. DOURIEAN FLETCHER: JEWELRY OF THE AFROFUTURE
Exhibitions. The Walters Art Museum is typically known for its 36,000-object collection of antiques dating back to 5,000 BCE. Its latest exhibition, however, organized by the Museum of Arts and Design in New York City, is firmly situated in the future. Douriean Fletcher uses her futuristic jewelry-making as powerful tool for storytelling, most notably in major motion pictures like Black Panther, where her work helped win an Oscar for best costume design. 

View more than 100 wearable artworks from throughout the self-taught artist’s career, including pieces worn by Queen Ramonda and the Dora Milaje in those blockbuster films, alongside a selection of other costumes. Each piece is an exploration of adornment, considering the ways in which such beautiful touches define characters, create worlds, and celebrate Black sovereignty on screen. The Walters Art Museum, 600 N. Charles St. Wed.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 1-8 p.m. Free. 

4/1-5/31. NATURE DEFICIT DISORDER
Exhibitions. Surrender your phone and enter artist Rachel Lee Hovnanian’s simulated woodland that was once the BMA’s Spring House, which asks us to consider what we’re missing while absorbed in technology. Baltimore Museum of Art, 10 Art Museum Dr. Wed.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Free. 

4/4. CARDI B
Music. This Grammy-winning popstar stops in downtown Baltimore on her first tour in six years, performing from her latest album “Am I The Drama?” CFG Bank Arena, 201 W. Baltimore St. 7:30 p.m. $254-1,200+. 

4/8-12. MARYLAND FILM FEST
Film. Cinephiles unite for five days of showcasing local and global film talent, new technology, music, art and more, with nightly after parties and fun-filled opening and closing night events. Parkway Theatre, 5 W. North Ave. $15-350.  

4/9. GOSPELFEST
Music. The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra performs with HBCU choirs from Morgan State, Coppin State, Howard University, and Bowie State to honor the life and legacy of late gospel icon Richard Smallwood. Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, 1212 Cathedral St. 7:30 p.m. $19-68. 

4/10-11. BREAD & PUPPET THEATER
Theater. Don’t miss a magical performance of puppetry packed with music, politics, current events, and surprises of all kinds from this iconic Vermont-based DIY troupe. 2640 Space, 2640 St. Paul St. 7 p.m. Prices TBD. 

4/10-11. BALTIMORE IRISH TRAD FEST
Festivals. Celebrate the city’s abundant Irish music community with a full weekend of traditional concerts, jams, and dances. Creative Alliance, 3134 Eastern Ave. Fri. 7:30 p.m., Sat. 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. $20-215.  

4/11. CITYLIT FESTIVAL
Festivals. This annual all-day celebration brings literary heavyweights to the city for readings, panel discussions, craft intensives, and more, all for the love of the written word. Locations & times vary. Free. 

4/11. THE BIG BALTIMORE KITE FEST
Festivals. Welcome spring with this whimsical pastime as colorful kites fill the air in the Highlandtown alongside make-your-own activities, food pop-ups, and more. Patterson Park, 2601 E. Baltimore St. 12-4 p.m. creativealliance.org. Free. 

4/10-5/31. MIXED PERCEPTION
Exhibitions. In honor of Atrium Artspace’s second anniversary, view this group show that explores the short-lived moments of experiencing art, celebrating the exchange between the artist and audience. Atrium Artspace, 2029 Maryland Ave. Fri.-Sat. 2-5 p.m. Free. 

4/13-12/31. BALTIMORE FARMERS’ MARKET
Festivals. Maryland’s largest farmers market kicks off its 49th season with local produce, area food makers, and family-friendly crafts and activities downtown beneath the Jones Falls Expressway. Holliday & Saratoga Sts. Sun. 7 a.m.-12 p.m. Free.   

4/16-5/10. HOLES
Theater. In this imaginative story of adventure, theatrically adapted for the stage from its award-winning namesake novel, teenagers unearth buried secrets during brutal character-building tasks under the desert sun at Camp Green Lake. Baltimore Center Stage, 700 N. Calvert St. Times vary. $10-90. 

TO 4/17. MONSTERS AND MOONS
Exhibitions. Local artist Tiffany Lange presents new sculptured characters inspired by folklore, spiritual symbolism, and personal experience, inviting viewers to see themselves in the emotion of these otherworldly creatures. Creative Alliance, 3134 Eastern Ave. Thurs.-Sat. 12-5 p.m. Free. 

4/17-18. BALTIMORE OLD TIME MUSIC FESTIVAL
Music. Local father-son duo Ken and Brad Kolodner host their beloved annual celebration of “Old Time” Americana music, with concerts, workshops, square dancing, jam sessions, and kids programming along the South Baltimore waterfront. Baltimore Museum of Industry, 1415 Key Hwy. Fri. 5-10:30 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-11 p.m. $20-110. 

4/17-18. EMPTY BOWLS
Food & Drink. This weekend-long fundraiser features elegant food, live music, family-friendly entertainment, and, most notably, handmade ceramics for sale to benefit St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore, a nonprofit dedicated to uplifting those impacted by poverty. Maryland State Fairgrounds, 2200 York Rd., Timonium. Fri. 6:30-9:30 p.m., Sat. 4-7 p.m. $35-1,000. 

4/18. STATION NORTH MATSURI SAKURA MARKET
Music. Just in time for cherry blossom season, don’t miss this free Japanese market full of authentic foods, crafts, and more in Station North, followed by an early-evening after-party with Japanese rock and anime cover bands. Mobtown Ballroom, 30 W. North Ave. Market: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. After-party: 6 p.m. $20-30.

4/18. SNAIL MAIL
Music. Ellicott City’s Lindsey Jordan returns to Baltimore for a highly anticipated performance of her new album, Ricochet, with opening acts and local beer outside at Union Collective. Union Craft Brewing, 1700 W. 41 St. 4 p.m. $39.67. 

4/18-19. SHEN YUN
Dance. Celebrate China’s rich cultural heritage in this classical Chinese dance performance featuring an orchestral soundtrack and scenographic effects. Hippodrome Theatre, 12 N. Eutaw St. Sat. 2 & 7:30 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. $106-233. 

4/19. LUTHER 75
Music. Celebrate this R&B icon a day before his 75th birthday with a musical performance that benefits the EuniPearl Scholarship for high-school students. Baltimore Museum of Art, 10 Art Museum Dr. 3 & 7 p.m. $45-55. 

4/19. RISE BMORE
Music. In a moving tribute, this annual concert recognizes the anniversary of Freddie Gray’s death, featuring artists that showcases the city’s wide-ranging musical talent, from Peabody professors to hip-hop artists. 2640 Space, 2640 St. Paul St. 8 p.m. Free. 

4/24-25. STAVROS HALKIAS: THE DREAMBOAT TOUR
Comedy. Best known by many locally his Ravens superfan character “Ronnie,” this unabashedly brazen comedian, writer, and actor returns to his hometown for two nights on his latest standup comedy tour. The Lyric, Fri.-Sat. 7-9:30 p.m. $44.15-257.05.

4/24-26. BALTIMORE TATTOO CONVENTION
Exhibitions. Enter a world of all things tattoo with this annual weekend-long festival downtown, featuring world-class artists, collectors, fans, performances, and more. Baltimore Convention Center, 1 W. Pratt St. Fri. 2-11 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. $25-50. 

4/24-5/17. THE TEMPEST
Theater. In Shakespeare’s last solo play, follow the tale of Prospero, an exiled magician stranded on a remote island who weighs his powers in a struggle between forgiveness and retaliation. Chesapeake Shakespeare Company, 7 S. Calvert St. Times vary. $25-69.

4/25. 2026 ALTRA SOLE OF THE CITY 10K
Sports. Race around the Inner Harbor and surrounding communities in this annual 10K race that ends with an after-party along the waterfront. Harbor Point, 1310 Point St. 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. $86.80-269.75. 

4/25. MARYLAND HUNT CUP
Sports. For 126 years, Baltimore County has been the home to the state’s timber-race tradition. Join the tailgate traditions, catch the fast-flying race, and raise a cup to the elite equines showcasing their speed. Tufton Ave. Gates: 11 a.m. Race: 4 p.m. $60-150. 

4/25. ZOO STORIES
Theater. Commemorate 150 years of the Maryland Zoo with the Stoop Storytelling Series sharing tales of childhood memories and animal encounters, with live music by June Star. Maryland Zoo, 1 Safari Pl. 6:30 p.m. $25. 

4/25. DISCO TROPICO
Music. For one fun night, soak up tropical vibes of disco, soul, funk, cumbia, and more, featuring DJs Mathias, James Nasty, and Emily Rabbit. Vacation attire encouraged, with handcrafted tiki drinks on offer, too. Metro Baltimore, 1700 N. Charles St. 9 p.m. $15. 

4/26. MAHLER’S 8TH SYMPHONY
Music. More than 150 choir singers unite in to perform Mahler’s “Symphony of a Thousand,” featuring the Baltimore Choral Arts society, Deer Creek Children’s Chorus, and soloists from the Peabody Opera. Grace United Methodist Church, 5407 N. Charles St. 3 p.m. $26-52.

4/26-5/28. ONDERDUIKER
Exhibitions. Baltimore photographer Phyllis Arbesman Berger explores the powerful story of the Jewish people,  resistance fighters, and young men escpaing forced labor who owed their lives to the staff at the ARTIS Amsterdam Royal Zoo during WWII. Goucher College, Rosenberg Gallery, 1021 Dulaney Valley Rd., Towson. Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 

4/28-30. WAVERLY BOOK FEST
Festivals. Celebrate a love for the literary at this annual community fest, with a book fair, a micro-press showcases, and author readings throughout the weekend in the neighborhood of Waverly. Waverly. Locations & times vary. Free

TO 5/17. PING-PONG POP-UP
Exhibitions. Show off your Marty Supreme skills with this art-meets-sport installation featuring supergraphics by artist and designer Bruce Willen, three state-of-the-art tables, and stadium seating. Jewish Museum of Maryland, 15 Lloyd St. Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Mon-Wed. 12-4 p.m. Free-$10.