Hot Ticket
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. 

TO 4/30: WOMEN OF STEEL
The Baltimore Museum of Industry has opened its next exhibition outside
of the museum to allow for social distancing and open-air exploration during COVID-19. The exhibition, titled Women of Steel, hangs on the museum’s fence along Key Highway in South Baltimore. Women of Steel highlights the stories of women who worked at Bethlehem Steel’s Sparrows Point mill in Baltimore from the 1930s until the mill closed in 2012. The Baltimore Museum of Industry. Daily.

TO 9/19: LISA YUSKAVAGE: WILDERNESS
Co-organized with the Aspen Art Museum, this new exhibit features more than 15 paintings that show the New York-based artist’s expansive treatment of landscape on expansive canvases, imagining entire worlds that are both highly detailed and mysterious. The Baltimore Museum of Art. Wed.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

TO 8/2022: THE SCIENCE & MYSTERY OF SLEEP
In AVAM’s newest third-floor gallery exhibition, a compilation of all the latest sleep-related scientific research mingles with three artist-made visionary bedrooms, delving into an array of topics, from the impact of sleep on health, sleep and adolescence, and the power of the Hypnagogic state championed by famed Harvard geneticist Dr. George Church. American Visionary Art Museum. Wed.-Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $15.95.

TO 9/2022: FLICKERING TREASURES
In a now-and-then showcase, this exhibit delves into Maryland’s historic movie theaters, featuring historic images from the MCHC photograph collection paired with contemporary images by Sun photographer Amy Davis, author of the exhibit’s namesake book, Flickering Treasures. Maryland Center for History & Culture. Wed.-Sat.10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free-$9.

TO 9/2022: WILD AND UNTAMED
This selection of revered Baltimore album quilts introduces visitors to Dr. William Rush Dunton, known by many as the father of occupational therapy, as well as one of the first inductees to the Quilters Hall of Fame. Maryland Center for History & Culture. Wed.-Sat. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free-$9.

EAT

Jan. 26: Little Italy Meatball Fest

Pandola Learning Center, 914 Stiles St. 3-6 p.m. $40.

Sure, clean eating is all the rage, but there’s something about a giant plate of spaghetti and meatballs that makes it worth putting off the diet for a day. Bring your appetite to this all-you-can-eat meatball festival at Joe Benny’s, where attendees can help themselves to a seemingly endless buffet of pasta, salad, bread, and dessert. Sample each contestant in the Best Meatball competition and, if you can stomach it, enter into the meatball-eating contest for a truly carb-tastic afternoon.

DRINK

Jan. 25: Chesapeake Oyster, Wine, & Beer Festival

The Assembly Room, 316 Guilford Ave. 12-4 p.m. $69.

What’s the best way to wash down a bushel of world-class oysters? Heavy Seas beer, of course—and two dozen other wines and spirits you will find at this 13th-annual, adults-only seafood extravaganza. Blend briny bivalves and boozy flavors downtown at the Assembly Room, where tickets give you an all-access pass to a shuckin’ good time.

SEE

Jan. 25-Feb. 22: On The Verge

Creative Alliance, 3134 Eastern Ave. Times vary. Free.

Creative Alliance is known around town for bringing together works that range in media, style, and material by artists that represent every corner of the city, and its latest exhibition is no exception. Opening with a reception on Saturday night, On The Verge showcases a wide variety of pieces by 25 up-and-coming artists, featuring some local names, as well as rising talent from Japan and Pakistan. Stroll through the Highlandtown arts center to take in these diverse works, and leave with a new favorite artist to keep up with as they rise through their career.

HEAR

Jan. 26: Beer Maria: Fully Tilted Music Collab

Full Tilt Brewing, 5604 York Rd. 10 a.m.-9p.m. $20.

Dear Maria, count us in. The hype surrounding Full Tilt Brewing’s collaboration with Towson-born punk rockers All Time Low will reach its peak this Saturday during the launch party for blonde ale, Beer Maria: Count Me In, inspired by one of the group’s mega hits. Spend the day at the Towson brewery sipping on the new brew, noshing on snacks by Bottoms Up Bagels and The Rolling Grill Pit Beef and Catering, and listening to guest performer James VanDeuson. There are heavy-handed rumors that All Time Low will take the stage for at least a few songs, so stick around to jam out and raise a glass with these hometown rock heroes.

DO

Jan. 26: Lunar New Year Celebration

The Walters Art Museum, 600 N. Charles St. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free.

Ring in the year of the rat with this annual colorful celebration at The Walters Art Museum. With activities for visitors of all ages, let the kiddos help build a giant floral rat sculpture, participate in a zodiac-themed scavenger hunt in the Arts of Asia galleries, and snap photos in the photo booth. Be sure to secure a spot in the auditorium for a performance by The Baltimore Chinese School, and then make your way to the museum’s sculpture court to watch a traditional dance by the Johns Hopkins Yong Han Lion Dance Troupe.

EAT

Feb. 8-17: Maryland Vegan Restaurant Week

Locations, times, and prices vary.

Whether you’re a lifelong plant-eater or started veganism last week to score free Beyoncé and Jay-Z concert tickets (we get it), Baltimore’s annual winter celebration of all things herbivore has got you covered. Spend the weekend eating your way through meat- and dairy-free options at local vegan standbys like Golden West Café, Land of Kush, and Red Emma’s Bookstore & Coffeehouse, as well as participating restaurants like Wicked Sisters and Paulie Gee’s in Hampden and Café Fili and The Grub Factory in Mt. Vernon.

DRINK

Feb. 8: Will’s Back!

Monument City Brewing Company, 1 N. Haven St. 5-10 p.m. Free.

One of the most shared local stories of the week was the citywide search for Monument City Brewing Company’s adopted cat, Willow. Thanks to the Highlandtown brewery’s viral Facebook post and calls to action by local media outlets, Willow (or Will to regulars) was returned on Wednesday by brewery patrons who mistook him for a stray. To celebrate the return of the brewery’s mouse-catcher, Monument City is throwing a party in his honor, featuring the final release of its seasonal IPA and eats from Taco Bar food truck. Bring a cat-related donation on Friday to support BARCS Animal Shelter and raise a glass to the greatest pet saga since Homeward Bound.

SEE

Feb. 8: Devin Allen: Spaces of the Un-Entitled

The Peale Center, 225 N. Holliday St. $20.

Although this West Baltimore photographer has gained national acclaim since his iconic shot of the 2015 Uprising graced the cover of Time magazine, it’s clear that Devin Allen’s heart and inspiration still lies in Baltimore. For the next six weeks, Allen’s latest project and first-ever color show, Spaces of the Un-Entitled, will be on display at The Peale Center, showcasing the young photographer’s analysis of architecture and its impact on impoverished communities. On Friday, experience a live performance by Allen himself as he speaks to the ghosts who were left behind in the gentrification of areas shown in his must-see series.

HEAR

Feb. 8: Jim Gaffigan

The Modell Lyric, 140 W. Mt. Royal Ave. 7 & 9:30 p.m. $35.25-55.25.

Whether it’s in his scene-stealing TV roles, his bestselling books, or his four Grammy-nominated comedy albums, Jim Gaffigan always manages to earn a laugh. The family-friendly comic, who is known for finding humor in the mundane—like doctor visits, food, and fatherhood—will take over the Modell Lyric on Friday for two back-to-back shows that are sure to deliver side-splitting laughs.

DO

Feb. 10: Lunar New Year Celebration

The Walters Art Museum, 600 N. Charles St. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free.

Across Asian cultures, the lunar new year marks the beginning of a new calendar year. To ring in the Year of the Pig, the Walters Art Museum is throwing a free, family-oriented celebration in their sprawling Mt. Vernon complex. Visitors of all ages can explore the museum’s expansive and much-lauded Arts of Asia exhibition, followed by a chance to create their own Asian-inspired works. Make sure to catch the traditional lion dance performance, which is believed to bring good luck in the new year.

Visual Art

Monsters & Myths: Surrealism and War in the 1930s and 1940s
Constant conflict throughout Europe in the 1930s and 1940s shaped many of the great modern artists. This show focuses on the Surrealists—Salvador Dalí, Pablo Picasso, Max Ernst, and André Masson, among others—and how they interpreted the violence and destruction around them. View masterworks inspired by the Spanish Civil War and World War II in this exhibition of nearly 90 pieces. Opens Feb. 24; on view during museum hours through May 26. Baltimore Museum of Art, 10 Art Museum Dr.

David Driskell: Memories of Romare Bearden
Presented in conjunction with the exhibition Romare Bearden: Visionary Artist, join one of the leading authorities on African-American art for a discussion of Bearden and his impact. David Driskell will present not only his scholarly opinion, but his personal memories of Bearden as both a friend and artist. 1-3 p.m. Feb. 9. Reginald F. Lewis Museum, 830 E. Pratt St.

Music

Fourth Annual Charm City Django Jazz Fest
Celebrate the musical legacy of jazz legend Django Reinhardt over two days at the Creative Alliance. Enjoy workshops and performances from acts such as Baltimore gypsy jazz outfit Ultrafaux and Ellicott City teen guitar star Samuel Farthing, or stop in Saturday evening for a free lecture about the life of the man himself from Siv B. Lie. Times vary Feb. 22-23. Creative Alliance, 3134 Eastern Ave.

Theater

UnPresidented! A Political Variety Show
The most people usually do to celebrate President’s Day is buy a mattress at a discount. Spice up this holiday by heading to Single Carrot Theatre for a cabaret-style night of parody songs, political-themed strip tease, and artful renditions of presidential erotic poetry. Pro tip: Snag a VIP ticket for a front-row seat and open bar privileges. 8 p.m. Feb. 16. Single Carrot Theatre, 2600 N. Howard St.

Film

Docs from the Docks: Trash Dance
When most people see garbage trucks, they don’t think beauty—and that’s if they think of them at all. Choreographer Allison Orr wanted people to see these essential vehicles and the people who work on them in a new light, so she got to work. The result is Trash Dance, a Sundance- and AFI-lauded documentary about Austin’s sanitation workers, their lives, and the one night they came together to dance in front of thousands. Ahead of the screening, enjoy a live dance performed by Baltimore’s own Fluid Movement. Doors at 6:30 p.m., screening at 7 p.m., panel Q&A to follow, Feb. 21. Brown Advisory, 901 S. Bond St.

From Swastika to Jim Crow
Jewish academics who escaped Nazi Germany arrived in the United States to find that antisemitism was rampant on both sides of the Atlantic. Turned away by many major universities, these scholars began teaching at Historically Black Colleges and Universities throughout the South, where they bonded with their students through shared experiences of segregation and discrimination. From Swastika to Jim Crow explores this phenomenon and the ways it shaped both groups. 7-8:30 p.m. Feb. 27. Morgan State University Student Center Theater, 1700 E. Cold Spring Ln.

Dance

Lunar New Year Celebration
Ring in the Year of the Pig with this annual celebration at The Walters Art Museum. Let the kids try out art activities and a Chinese zodiac-themed scavenger hunt through the Arts of Asia, then secure your spot in the Sculpture Court for a performance by the Yong Han Lion Dance Troupe. The colorful dance featuring traditional lion costumes is a spectacle not to be missed. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 10. The Walters Art Museum, 600 N. Charles St.

Literature

Talking About Race: Steve Luxenberg and Judge Robert Bell
Author and Washington Post senior editor Steve Luxenberg will be joined by former chief judge of the Maryland Court of Appeals Robert Bell for this conversation about the lasting impact of Plessy v. Ferguson, the court case that established the “separate but equal” doctrine in the United States. Luxenberg’s new book, Separate: The Story of Plessy v. Ferguson, recounts the case through the eyes of its major figures using letters, diaries, and archives. Copies will be available for sale and signing following the discussion. 7-8:30 p.m. Feb. 13. Church of The Redeemer, 5603 N. Charles St.

News

True Vine Finds a New Home
The True Vine Record Shop has announced that the store will move to a new location in Station North. Golden West Cafe will take over the shop’s former Hampden home, and True Vine is scheduled to reopen in its new space at 1827 N. Charles Street sometime this spring. A GoFundMe to help cover relocation costs has raised nearly $3,000 since being launched Dec. 16.

Volunteering Untapped Fake Wedding
Feb. 23. The Baltimore Museum of Industry. 7 p.m. Prices Vary. On a Saturday night last February, John Magiros jumped in front of a crowd of dressed-to-the-nines party-goers at the Baltimore Museum of Industry and called out, “Who’s single and wants to get married tonight?” Magiros then ushered two volunteers forward, gave the “groom” a top hat and the “bride” a veil, and “married” them using Mad Lib-style wedding vows in front of hundreds of strangers. And while the wedding was fake, the mission of the party—to support the local nonprofit network Volunteering Untapped—was very real. At this year’s Black Tie Baltimore Fake Wedding on February 23, the VU leadership team including Jeremy Raichle, Teddy Davidson, Brittany Fowler, and Magiros, will cut out the obligations of attending a wedding—no presents or plus-ones required—while keeping the drinks flowing all night. “It’s all the fun of a wedding with none of the commitment,” says Magiros. “What more could you ask for?”

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Grateful Dead Tribute for Kids
Feb. 2. 800 Key Hwy. 9 a.m.-11 a.m. Free-$50. Deadheads, rejoice! If you’ve been looking for a way to introduce your kids to the mother of all jam bands, you’re in luck: the American Visionary Art Museum and local radio station WTMD are hosting a Saturday morning celebration of all things Grateful Dead. Local cover act Ed Hough’s Dead Collective will perform kid-oriented favorites in the museum’s banquet hall, with plenty of snacks, drinks, and art to go around.

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Jim Gaffigan
Feb. 7-8. 140 W. Mt Royal Ave. 7 p.m. $35.25-204. Whether it’s in his scene-stealing TV roles, his bestselling books, or his four Grammy-nominated comedy albums, Jim Gaffigan always manages to earn a laugh. The family-friendly comic, who launched his Quality Time tour in January, is known for finding humor in the mundane, such as doctor visits, food, and fatherhood. Get your tickets quickly—his show is almost guaranteed to sell out.

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Lunar New Year Celebration
Feb. 10. 600 N. Charles St. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Across Asian cultures, the lunar new year marks the beginning of a new calendar year. To ring in the Year of the Pig, the Walters Art Museum is throwing a free, family-oriented celebration in their sprawling Mt. Vernon complex. Visitors of all ages can explore the museum’s expansive and much-lauded Arts of Asia exhibition, followed by a chance to create their own Asian-inspired works. Make sure to catch the traditional lion dance performance, which is believed to bring good luck in the new year.

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Creature Feature
Feb. 12. The Senator Theatre, 5904 York Rd. 7 p.m. $15-$23. Whether you love them, hate them, or are allergic to them, there’s no denying that animals have a special connection with humans. This month, the Stoop Storytelling Series invites locals to get onstage at the Senator Theatre to share the good, bad, or the ugly about their relationships with four-legged friends (or foes). Get to the theater early to grab a pre-show cocktail and hear live music by (appropriately) Brooks Long and the Mad Dog No Good.

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A Date With John Waters
Feb. 14. 124 Market Place. 8 p.m. $44-110. Perhaps no one embodies the spirit of Charm City more than hometown auteur John Waters. Fresh off of a retrospective at The Baltimore Museum of Art, the beloved director of films such as Pink Flamingos and Hairspray is making Valentine’s Day a little weirder with a monologue about his artistic influences, good taste, and sexual politics. To make date night unforgettable, filth followers can even spring for a meet and greet with the Pope of Trash himself after the show.

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Max’s Belgian Beer Fest
Feb. 15-17. 737 South Broadway. 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Free. According to Lyft, Max’s Taphouse was the most visited bar in Baltimore during 2018, and for a good reason. During this annual beer fest, belly up to the bar and sample a selection of rare European pours that will join the pub’s usual 200-plus bottles and taps for the entire weekend. If you have one dubbel or tripel too many, no worries, the Fells Point favorite will be serving up Belgian-inspired snacks to soak up the suds.

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Charm City Django Jazz Fest
Feb. 22-23. 3134 Eastern Ave. 8 p.m. $25-28. In celebration of this finger-plucking music genre pioneered by Belgian jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt, gypsy jazz musicians from near and far will take over Creative Alliance for two days of blazing guitar runs and jazz heat during this fourth annual jam fest. Revel in the chance to hear the likes of Ellicott City-based wunderkind Samuel Farthing, local jazz group Ultrafaux, and Philly-based accordionist Dallas Vietty and his group Passarinho. creativealliance.org.

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Frozen Harbor Music Festival
Feb. 22-23. Inner Harbor, 34 Market Pl. Prices vary. While most music festivals wait until the warm weather months to host big-name acts and sold-out crowds, the Frozen Harbor Music Festival embraces the cold and parties on anyway. This year, spend the weekend show-hopping to Inner Harbor venues (think Baltimore Soundstage, Rams Head Live!, and Leinenkugel’s Beer Garden) to hear 160 regional and national acts jam out across 10 stages.

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American Craft Show
Feb. 22-24. Baltimore Convention Center, 1 W Pratt St. $5-$50. Times vary. Whether you’re visiting this revered makers festival for an hour or for the entire weekend, the American Craft Show is guaranteed to have something for everyone. The three-day downtown event, which features work by artisans from near and far, hosts wares such as jewelry, ceramics, and furniture at every price point. Be sure to stop by one-of-a-kind booths like Tristan Sopp’s, where you can buy DIY folded-paper animals, and Marc Tickle’s, which features handmade kaleidoscopes.