3/14-17: Through Our Eyes
Exhibitions. Walking through the halls of The Walters Art Museum in Mount Vernon, art lovers can expect to come across a vast range of antiquities—ancient Roman sarcophagi, Buddhist sculptures, and meticulously preserved Qur’ans—altogether spanning some seven millennia and several continents. But for one weekend this month, a new pop-up exhibition will feature something more local and contemporary—modern-day works, created right here in Baltimore.

Starting with an evening reception in the museum’s Sculpture Court on Thursday, March 14, and running through Sunday, March 17, the inaugural “Through Our Eyes” exhibit will celebrate the work of teen photographers from the city and region. It is a capstone project of sorts, following an eight-week skill-sharing program with esteemed photographer and Baltimore native SHAN Wallace, pictured above, whose work has been published in Vogue, Vanity Fair, and The Washington Post, plus this magazine. Consider this student showcase a gallery opening not to miss. The Walters Art Museum, 600 N. Charles St. 6-8 p.m. Free.

To 3/1: Uninhibited Black Space II
Exhibitions. In this new group exhibition curated by Charles Mason III, several local artists celebrate the cultural impact of Morgan State University. Gallery CA, 440 E. Oliver St. Mon.-Fri.- 12-4 p.m. Free. 

3/1-17: Laughing Stock
Theater. This play follows an ambitious summer theater troupe as comic chaos ensues. Spotlights Theater, 817 St. Paul St. Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m. Sun. 2 p.m. $10-24.

3/1-4/13. Jason Austin: Baltimore In Repose
Exhibitions. In the Creative Alliance’s main gallery, this former resident artist showcases paintings that depicts the vibrant and colorful people and places of Baltimore City. Creative Alliance, 3134 Eastern Ave. Fri.-Sat. 12 -6 p.m. Free. 

To 3/2. Come Through
Exhibitions. On the second-floor gallery, this resident artist showcases features a variety of works and practices by local creatives, from sound and photography to collage by the likes of Hoesy Corona and Bria Sterling-Wilson. Creative Alliance, 3134 Eastern Ave. Fri.-Sat. 12-6 p.m. Free. 

To 3/2. CIAA Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournament
Sports. The nation’s oldest historically Black athletic conference returns to Baltimore for the 2024 championship tournament, including Maryland’s own Bowie State. CFG Bank Arena, 201 W. Baltimore. Times & prices vary. 

3/2. BMI Bull & Oyster Roast
Fundraisers & Galas. In this old Maryland tradition, the BMI campus transforms into a feast of all-you-can-eat oysters, pit beef, an open bar, and live music, with proceeds benefitting the museum’s programming. The Baltimore Museum of Industry, 1415 Key Hwy. 6-10 p.m. Prices vary. 

3/2. Ethiopia at the Crossroads Closing
Exhibitions. Toast the end of this groundbreaking exhibition with an evening of art, crafts, music, and food by local Ethiopian vendors, with special late museum hours. The Walters Art Museum, 600 N. Charles St. 5-8 p.m. Free. 

3/2. Viva Brasil Carnival Dance Party
Music. Ward off mid-winter with this high-energy dance party featuring styles such as samba, forró, and capoeira, fueled by performances from multiple musicians. Creative Alliance, 3134 Eastern Ave. 8 p.m. $27-30. 

3/2. Sexy Grown Music Fest
Music. Baltimore’s own Dru Hill returns to the musical stage alongside fellow ’90s icon Jagged Edge for a night of R&B. UMBC Chesapeake Arena, 1000 Hilltop Cl. 8 p.m. $69.50-169.50.

3/2-3. Oregon Ridge Pancake Breakfast
Family. This annual family-friendly brunch serves up hot pancakes, locally harvested maple syrup, and more to benefit the Oregon Ridge Nature Center. Oregon Ridge Lodge, 13555 Beaver Dam Rd., Cockeysville. 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Free-$10. 

3/2-10. Maryland Home & Garden Show
This long-held annual showcase is full of early spring inspiration, featuring 10 display gardens, 400 home and outdoor living professionals, a must-see orchid show, and more. The Maryland Fairgrounds, 2200 York Rd., Timonium. Fri. & Sun. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Free-$12.

3/2-4/25. Toons
Exhibitions. The Maryland Art Place teams up with Zeke’s Coffee to present a new group showcase that serves as an homage to illustration, from cartoons to comics. Zeke’s Coffee, 4719 Harford Rd. Mon.-Sat. 7 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 

To 3/3. Atlantika Collective: Climate for Change
Exhibitions. Curated by María Sáenz, this group show features works that address the current ecological crisis and urge human intervention. MICA, Pinkard Gallery, 1401 W. Mount Royal Ave. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 12-5 p.m. Free. 

To 3/3. Mahalia
Theater. Written by Tom Stolz and directed by Tevin Brown, this new play celebrates the legendary life and music of late gospel singer and civil rights activist Mahalia Jackson, featuring hymns and spirituals by the artist herself, as well as other musicians. Arena Players, 801 McCulloh St. Times & prices vary. 

To 3/3. Eugene Onegin
Opera. Now in its 15th anniversary, the Opera Baltimore presents this semi-staged opera concert of dashed love set in 19th century Russia. The Engineers Club, 11 W. Mt. Vernon Pl. Times & prices vary. 

To 3/3. Adrift
Theater. Presented by Happenstance Theater, this performance of “medieval wayward folly” draws parallels between our current times and the dark ages, using live music, puppetry, movements, and text to tell the tale of motley crew of eccentrics. Theatre Project, 35 W. Preston St. Times vary. $15-25. 

3/3. Wheel of Fortune Live
Theater. This live version of America’s favorite television game comes to Mt. Vernon, with guests randomly selected to participate and win the chance to take home prizes. The Lyric, 110 W. Mt. Royal Ave. 7:30 p.m. $35-255. 

3/3. Viano Quartet
Music. The Johns Hopkins’ Evergreen Museum presents an afternoon concert from this internationally acclaimed string ensemble. Evergreen Museum, 4545 N. Charles St. 2-4 p.m. $10.20. 

To 3/5. Womens Rights Are Human Rights
Exhibitions. This exhibition features international posters on gender-based inequality, violence, and discrimination, acknowledging the role of average citizens in protecting human rights. MICA, Meyerhoff Gallery, 1303 W. Mount Royal Ave. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 12-5 p.m. Free.  

3/7. Michael Nau
Music. This Maryland native and Baltimore musician behind beloved indie bands like Cotton Jones, Page France, and the Mighty Thread brings a solo set and new music to Station North. Metro Gallery, 1700 N. Charles St. 7 p.m. $25.75.

3/7-10. BSA Expressions
Dance. This annual performance showcases the talents of students from the Baltimore School for the Arts across a variety of mediums. Baltimore School for the Arts, 712 Cathedral St. Thurs. 6 p.m. Sat 5 p.m. Sun. 2 & 5 p.m. Prices vary.

3/7-16. Moby Dick Rehearsed
Theater. In this play by Orson Wells, based on the novel by Herman Melville, a traveling Shakespeare troupe shifts its repertoire toward a tall tale of a giant white whale. Theatre Project, 35 W. Preston St. Times vary. $20-25. 

3/8. Music Under the Dome: Talking Heads
Music. In this adults-only program, the Science Center’s Planetarium showcases a Talking Heads soundtrack with curated imagery with happy hour and late-night museum access. Maryland Science Center, 601 Light St. 7-10 p.m. $40. 

3/8. Mount Vernon Virtuosi
Music. This community-based chamber music orchestra brings its must-see approach to this midday cello-based concert at the Pratt’s Central Library. Enoch Pratt Free Library, 400 Cathedral St. 12 p.m. Free. 

3/9. Ornamenta
Fundraisers & Galas. During the Baltimore Jewelry Center’s annual benefit party, mingle in cocktail attire amongst a silent auction of locally made art jewelry with open bar, hors d’oeuvres, and dancing. Space 2640, 2640 St. Paul St. 7-11 p.m. $95-110. 

3/9. Casey Cares Gala
Fundraisers & Galas. For the 24th year, the Casey Cares Foundation hosts its annual gala, with open bar, seated dinner, live music, and more to benefit programs for critically ill children and their families. American Visionary Art Museum, 800 Key Hwy. 6:30 p.m. $200. 

3/9. AVAM Screen Painting Workshop
Lectures & Classes. Partake in Baltimore’s urban folk-art tradition of window-screen paintings with artist Jenny Campbell, with attendees taking their own work home. American Visionary Art Museum, 800 Key Hwy. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $50-65. 

3/9. Tedeschi Trucks Band
Music. This 12-piece Grammy Award-winning rock band brings its frontman husband-wife duo to take over the downtown stage. Hippodrome Theatre, 12 N. Eutaw St. Times & prices vary. 

3/9. Poe Live
Theater. Join this live studio audience for the National Edgar Allan Poe Theatre’s audio-drama adaptation of the local poet’s second Auguste Dupin mystery. Enoch Pratt Free Library, 400 Cathedral St. 11 a.m. & 2:30 p.m. Registration required. Free.

To 3/10. How I Learned To Drive
Theater. This Pulitzer Prize-winning play follows a woman through a deeply funny and human reckoning with her childhood. Vagabond Players, 806 S. Broadway. Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m. Sun. 2 p.m. $21-24. 

3/10. Peter Frampton
Music. For one night only, famed British-American rockstar performs just outside of Baltimore. The Hall at Maryland Live!, 7002 Arundel Mills Cl., Hanover. 7 p.m. $59-159. 

3/14-4/7. Mexodus
Theater. This genre-defying musical production blends hip-hop and history to tell a tale of the Underground Railroad and the untold story of escape enslaved people who found freedom in Mexico. Center Stage, 700 N. Calvert St. Times vary. $20-49.

3/15-17. American Craft Council Show
Exhibitions. For the 47th year, the American Craft Council returns to Baltimore for its weekend-long celebration and immersive marketplace of American made, including several local makers. Baltimore Convention Center, 1 W. Pratt St. Fri.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free-$15.

3/16. Taylor Swift for Kids
Family. WTMD and WYPR present their latest Saturday Morning Tunes concert, this time in celebration of America’s biggest pop star. The Recher, 512 York Rd. 9:30 a.m. Free-$19.89. 

3/16. Tamron Hall
Lectures & Classes. This Emmy Award-winning television host of the Tamron Hall Show visits Baltimore for an afternoon of conversation. Enoch Pratt Free Library, 400 Cathedral St. 3 p.m. Registration required. Free.

3/17. Carmina Burana
Music. Conductor Jonathon Heyward leads members of the BSO through this famous cantata. Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, 1212 Cathedral St. 3 p.m. $15-70.

3/17-4/14. The Book Club Play
Theater. Don’t miss this Baltimore premiere of this award-winning story from D.C. playwright Karen Zacarías that explores female friendship and the power of literature. Everyman Theatre, 315 W. Fayette St. Times vary. $3-75. 

3/18. Black Butterfly Sessions
Lectures & Classes. Center Stage’s civic dialogue series returns with music, poetry, literature, and keynote speakers that catalyze conversation around pressing issues of modern day, with the current season’s theme surrounding Maryland legislation. Center Stage, 700 N. Calvert St. 7 p.m. Free.

3/19-24. The Book of Mormon
Theater. This nine-time Tony Award-winning musical comedy tackles the Mormon faith.
Hippodrome Theatre, 12 N. Eutaw St. Times vary. $48-179.50. france-merrickpac.com. 

3/21. Horse Lords
Music. This Baltimore quartet performs its experimental, instrumental sounds in Remington. Ottobar, 2549 N. Howard St. 8 p.m. $18-22.

3/21. Manders, Newts & Drinks with Fruits
Lectures & Classes. During this adults-only education series, enjoy food and drinks while learning from a biologist about native amphibian species. Irvine Nature Center, 11201 Garrison Forest Rd., Owings Mills. 6:30-9 p.m. $55-65. 

3/21-23. Mahler Symphony No. 6
Music. On Thursday and Saturday, conductor Jonathon Heyward leads the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra through this iconic work. Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, 1212 Cathedral St. Thurs. 7:30 p.m. Sat. 8 p.m. $15-70. 

3/21-31. Hubba Hubba
Theater. Back by popular demand, this intricate play by Takoma Park’s Alex and Omstead creates a romantic comedy using puppets, masks, trick costumes, and more. Theatre Project, 35 W. Preston St. Times vary. $15-25. 

To 3/23. Embodiment
Exhibitions. In this new group show, local artists showcase various artworks about the human body and how it informs our identity and world experience. Maryland Art Place, 218 W. Saratoga St. Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 

3/23. Women as Creators and Leaders with the AFRO
Lectures & Classes. For one afternoon, join AFRO CEO and publisher Toni Draper in conversation with The Walters Art Museum’s curator of rare books and manuscripts to discuss the legacy of the long-running, woman-led local newspaper. The Walters Art Museum, 600 N. Charles St. 2-3 p.m. Free. 

3/23. Billy Harper Birthday Celebration
Music. Legendary American saxophonist Billy Harper brings his quintet to Mount Vernon for two live performances in honor of his 81st birthday. An Die Musik, 409 N. Charles Street. 7 & 9 p.m. $10-35. 

3/24. Harlem Globetrotters
Sports. For one day only, this world-renowned basketball troupe begins their dazzling skills to Baltimore County. UMBC Chesapeake Arena, 1000 Hilltop Cl. 12 p.m. $34-114. 

3/24-7/14. Joyce J. Scott: Walk A Mile In My Dreams
Exhibitions. In this landmark retrospective, more than 120 works will showcase the 50-year career of local artist Joyce J. Scott, from sculpture, garments, and a new commission to items from her person archive. The Baltimore Museum of Art, 10 Art Museum Dr. Wed.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thurs. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Free.

To 3/30. Just Among Us
Exhibitions. In this new group show, artists explore themes of intimacy, friendship, family, and togetherness. Waller Gallery, 2420 N. Calvert St. Sat. 1-5 p.m. Free. 

3/30. Isidore String Quartet
Music. As part of the Shriver Hall concert series, this internationally recognized troupe will perform classic and contemporary works during an afternoon concert. The Baltimore Museum of Art, 10 Art Museum Dr. 3-5 p.m. Free. 

To 3/31. Heaven Is In Baltimore
Exhibitions. This new solo exhibition features works of varying mediums by Baltimore native and up-and-coming artist Mark West Jr. Eubie Blake Cultural Center, 847 N. Howard St. Wed.-Fri. 1-6 p.m. Sat. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. 

To 3/31. The Birth of Jazz: Billie Holiday’s Baltimore
Exhibitions. This new exhibition shines a light on the 20th-century jazz legend’s upbringing in Baltimore and her connection to the historic Black Arts District of Pennsylvania Avenue in West Baltimore. Eubie Blake Cultural Center, 847 N. Howard St. Wed.-Fri. 1-6 p.m. Sat. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. 

To 4/18. Reverberations
Exhibitions. As part of the citywide No Stone Left Unturned: The Elizabeth Talford Scott Initiative, two of the late Baltimore artist’s prayer quilts will be on display at the Peabody Library, evoking viewer consideration on methods of repair, as part of John Hopkins University’s ongoing attempts to grapple with its history of racism. George Peabody Library, 17 E. Mt. Vernon Pl. Sun.-Thurs. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free.

To 5/12. Stitched Memories: Celebrating Elizabeth Talford Scott
Exhibitions. As part of the citywide No Stone Left Unturned: The Elizabeth Talford Scott Initiative, this new exhibition invites visitors to immerse themselves in the quilted artworks by the late Baltimore artist. The Walters Art Museum, 600 N. Charles St. Wed. & Fri.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 1-8 p.m. Free. 

To 5/18. Dream Refuge for Children Imprisoned
Exhibitions. In this new exhibition at TU, artist Na Omi Judy Shintani holds space for children separated from their families during the likes of Japanese-American internment camps and Native Americans boarding schools. Towson University, Asian Arts Gallery, 1 Fine Arts Dr., Towson. Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free.

To 5/19. Kaleidoscope: Changing Perspectives
Exhibitions. As part of the citywide No Stone Left Unturned: The Elizabeth Talford Scott Initiative, this new exhibition at The Peale features fiber works by the late Baltimore artist, Elizabeth Talford Scott, alongside inspired pieces created by Baltimore City Public School students from the Arts Every Day program. The Peale Museum, 225 Holliday Street. Thurs.-Fri. 3-7 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. 

To 6/2. (Re)Valuing Black Baltimore
Exhibitions. This new exhibition uses maps, photographs, and personal anecdotes to explore the past and present of three historic Black settlements in North Baltimore: Bare Hills, Cross Keys, and Hoes Heights. Johns Hopkins University, Homewood Museum, 3400 N. Charles St. Tues.-Sun. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. 

To 9/30. Black Woman Genius
Exhibitions. As part of the citywide No Stone Left Unturned: The Elizabeth Talford Scott Initiative, this new exhibition at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum presents a landmark retrospective on the mixed-media fiber works and narrative tapestries of the late Baltimore artist. Reginald F. Lewis Museum, 830 E. Pratt St. Thurs.-Sat. 10-5 p.m., Sun. 12-5 p.m. Free-$12. 

To 12/28. Materials & Memories
Exhibitions. As part of the citywide No Stone Left Unturned: The Elizabeth Talford Scott Initiative, this new exhibition at the Maryland Center for History and Culture centers works by the late Baltimore artist alongside others by the African American Quilters of Baltimore and the antique quilts in MCHC’s collection. Maryland Center for History & Culture, 610 Park Ave. Wed.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free-$12.

To 9/30: Black Woman Genius
It is officially the season of Elizabeth Talford Scott. Twenty-five years ago, the Maryland Institute College of Art presented a landmark retrospective on the mixed-media fiber artist and her narrative tapestries. Now, those efforts are being revived by present-day MICA professor Deyane Moses, who is helping to spread the word of Scott’s life and legacy even farther.

In addition to the current Eyewinkers, Tumbleturd, and Candlebugs exhibition at the Baltimore Museum of Art, new acquisitions at the Maryland Center for History and Culture, and forthcoming events at other institutions around town, art lovers can now visit the Reginald F. Lewis Museum for Black Woman Genius, centered around Scott’s imaginative oeuvre and her inspirational influence. Up through September 30, the exhibit explores themes of ancestry, tradition, and healing, with additional works by contemporary Black women artists of the same medium, such as up-and-coming sculptor Murjoni Merriweather and the feature artist’s own daughter, Joyce J. Scott.

2/2-4: Gershwin Rhapsody in Blue 
In honor of the 100th anniversary of Rhapsody in Blue, the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra celebrates the great American composter George Gershwin, plus Aaron Copland, Leonard Bernstein, and Duke Ellington. Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, 1212 Cathedral St. Fri. 8 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m. $15- 70. 

2/2-3/2: Come Through
On the second-floor gallery, this resident artist showcase features a variety of works by local creatives of varying practices like Hoesy Corona and Bria Sterling-Wilson. Creative Alliance, 3134 Eastern Ave. Fri.-Sat. 12-6 p.m.

2/2: Patti LaBelle
This vocal R&B powerhouse, known as the “Godmother of Soul,” brings her soul-stirring melodies and iconic ballads to the Mt. Vernon stage. The Lyric, 110 W. Mt. Royal Ave. 8 p.m. $65-479. 

2/3-3/1: Uninhibited Black Space II
In this new group exhibition curated by Charles Mason III, several local artists celebrate the cultural impact of Morgan State University. Gallery CA, 440 E. Oliver St. Mon.-Fri.- 12-4 p.m. Free. 

2/4: Garrick Ohlsson Piano Concert
This highly acclaimed New York pianist performs works of Beethoven, Chopin, Mamlok, and Schubert in Mount Vernon. Shriver Hall, 3400 N. Charles St. 5:30 p.m. $46. 

2/4: Elizabeth Talford Scott Community Celebration
Inspired by the Eyewinkers, Tumbleturds, and Candlebugs exhibition, celebrate the life and legacy of late Baltimore artist Elizabeth Talford Scott with food, drink, conversation, and a live performance. Baltimore Museum of Art, 10 Art Museum Dr. 1 p.m. 

2/7-5/18: Dream Refuge for Children Imprisoned
In this new exhibition at TU, artist Na Omi Judy Shintani holds space for children separated from their families during the likes of Japanese-American internment camps and Native Americans boarding schools. Towson University, Asian Arts Gallery, 1 Fine Arts Dr., Towson. Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. 

2/8: BSO Lunar New Year 
The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra welcomes the Year of the Dragon with an evening of festive performances for the whole family, led by South Korean conductor Moon Doh. Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, 1212 Cathedral St. 7 p.m. $35-58. 

2/8: Esther and the Dream of One Loving Human Family Virtual Tour
With the artist’s daughter, take a virtual tour of this beloved AVAM exhibit (on view through January 2025) and delve into the artworks about survival and remembrance, including her mother’s own escape from the Holocaust. RSVP encouraged. American Visionary Art Museum, 800 Key Hwy. 7 p.m. Free. 

2/8: Collecting as History Making: 19th-Century Ottomans and their Objects
This evening talk explores the practices of collecting pre-Islamic and Islamic antiquities from the Ottoman Empire. The Walters Art Museum, 600 N. Charles St. 5:30 p.m. Free.

2/9-10: BSO Fusion: The Resurrection Mixtape
Conductor Steve Hackman and the BSO explore the life, death, and legacy of Notorious B.I.G. and Tupac Shakur alongside Mahler’s “Resurrection” symphony. Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, 1212 Cathedral St. 8 p.m. $35-75. 

2/9-17: Baltimore Docket 
True stories from the Baltimore City court and criminal justice system are brought to life in this seven-part play by Sun columnist (and rising playwright) Dan Rodricks, with six performances at the BMA’s Meyerhoff Auditorium. Baltimore Museum of Art, 10 Art Museum Dr. Times and prices vary.

2/9-3/3: Mahalia 
This new play celebrates the legendary life and music of late gospel singer and civil rights activist Mahalia Jackson, featuring hymns and spirituals by the artist herself. Arena Players, 801 McCulloh St. Times and prices vary.

To 2/10: I Will Eat You Alive
Interrobang Productions presents a new play written and directed by Kate Hileman, in which three women confront diet culture and fat phobia in the age of Ozempic. The Voxel, 9 W. 25th St. Times and prices vary. 

2/10: Lunar New Year Celebration
Usher in the Year of the Dragon at this beloved annual event at The Walters, featuring a family-friendly day of art making, story time, and performances by the Baltimore Chinese School and Yong Han Lion Dance Troupe. The Walters Art Museum, 600 N. Charles St. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 

2/10-11: Galentine’s Day Flamingle
For two days, ladies can grab their girlfriends for the Zoo’s annual Galentine’s celebration, with this year’s adult-only, Vegas-themed brunch. The Maryland Zoo, 1 Safari Pl. 12 p.m. $110. 

2/10-11: Shen Yun 
For two nights, the New York-based Shen Yun performing arts troupe returns to the Hippodrome for a transformative performance featuring classically trained Chinese performers. Hippodrome Theatre, 12 N. Eutaw St. Sat. 2 & 7:30 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. $102-255. 

2/10: Candlelit Concert Society
The CCS presents award-winning singer and Howard County native Rosalinda Sherman for a night of Valentine’s-themed love songs from the past and present, with a piano accompaniment. The Peale Museum, 225 Holliday St. 3 p.m. $25. 

2/10: Dino Day
During this dinosaur-themed day of family-friendly activities, kids can find fossils, use the tools and techniques of scientists, and learn about the creatures that lived on Earth millions of years ago. Maryland Science Center, 601 Light St. 12 p.m. Free-$26.95. 

2/10: Mortified: Doomed Valentines
The Mortified Baltimore troupe presents two performances of its beloved annual Valentine’s tradition, in which everyday adults sharing their most embarrassing love stories in front of strangers. Creative Alliance, 3134 Eastern Ave. 6:30 & 9 p.m. $15-25.

2/13: Swan Lake
Once of the world’s most famous ballets heads to Mt. Vernon for one night only, full of high-caliber dance performances and Tchaikovsky’s iconic symphony. The Lyric, 110 W. Mt. Royal Ave. 8 p.m. $39-89. 

2/14: A Date with John Waters 
Lectures & Classes. Spend your Valentine’s Day with the city’s own Pope of Trash during this beloved annual one-man show. Baltimore Soundstage, 124 Market Pl. 7 p.m. $44-78.

2/14: Sex at the Zoo 
Learn about the sex, secrets, and scandals of the animal kingdom in this annual evening affair, featuring an open bar, food, music, and meet-and-greets with the animals. The Maryland Zoo, 1 Safari Pl. 6 p.m. $95.

2/15: Celebration: Uplifting and Honoring the Culture and History of Black Dance
This showcase highlights the culture of Black dance, featuring original performances by local artists, dance companies, and dance studios across a variety of styles. Gordon Center for the Performing Arts, 3506 Gwynnbrook Ave., Owings Mills. 7:30 p.m. $15-35. 

2/15-18: Marin Conducts Time For Three
Music director laureate Marin Alsop returns to the Meyerhoff stage to lead the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and Time For Three string trio through works by Haydn, Strauss, Ravel, and Kevin Puts. Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, 1212 Cathedral St. Thurs. 7:30 p.m. Sun. 3 p.m. $15-85. 

2/16-19: Max’s Belgian Beer Fest
Now in its 20th year, this nationally renowned, three-day beer festival, founded in the heart of Fells Point, returns with an ever-expanding tap list, featuring dozens of rare and beloved imported beers from Belgium. Max’s Taphouse, 737 S. Broadway. Times vary. maxs.com.

2/16: Karaoke Night at The Maryland Science Center
Unleash your inner rockstar underneath the Maryland Science Center’s planetarium dome during this karaoke night with drinks, after-hours exhibit access, and more. Maryland Science Center, 601 Light St. 7 p.m. $30.

2/16: Nina Simone and Miriam Makeba Tribute
Local singer-songwriter Akua Allrich performs the blues, soul, jazz, and R&B sounds of two Black music and civil rights legends of the 20th century. Creative Alliance, 3134 Eastern Ave. 8 p.m. $15-25. 

2/16-18: Svadba
Presented by the Peabody Chamber Orchestra and composed by Ana Sokolović, this opera tells the tale of a bride-to-be on the night before her wedding and the power of ritual and community, sung a cappella and in Serbian. Theatre Project, 35 W. Preston St. Times vary. $15-25.

2/16-3/10: How I Learned To Drive
This Pulitzer Prize-winning play follows a woman through a deeply funny and human reckoning with her childhood. Vagabond Players, 806 S. Broadway. Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m. Sun. 2 p.m. $21-24. 

2/16-3/10: The Oresteia 
Adapted from Aeschylus, this new classic Greek tragedy delves into the complex web of relationships in a family torn apart by murder and revenge during the early days of democracy. Chesapeake Shakespeare Company, 7 S. Calvert St. Times vary. $24-69.

2/17: Tassels & Champagne 
For the 12th year, the Gilded Lily Burlesque troupe presents its love-themed Valentine’s spectacular, celebrating all forms of romance, sexuality, and connection and featuring the region’s best burlesque performers. Creative Alliance, 3134 Eastern Ave. 7 and 10 p.m. $15-150. 

2/17: Stevie Nicks
The legendary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame frontwoman behind Fleetwood Mac takes to the Baltimore stage for a night of greatest hits. CFG Bank Arena, 201 W. Baltimore. 7 p.m. $94-800. 

2/17-25: Oregon Ridge Maple Sugaring Weekends
For two weekends, head to the county to learn how to tap local trees for sap and then make your own syrup in this family-friendly event. Oregon Ridge Nature Center, 13555 Beaver Dam Rd., Cockeysville. Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 

To 2/17: Blooming Scapes!
This main gallery group exhibition focuses on the variable use of landscape within art, from hills and water to topography, featuring works by both local and national artists. Creative Alliance, 3134 Eastern Ave. Fri.-Sat. 12-6 p.m. Free.

2/17-18: Maple Magic at Ladew
For one weekend, take a county nature hike, learn how to identify winter trees, and enjoy maple syrup and candy made on site. Ladew Topiary Gardens. 3535 Jarrettsville Pike, Monkton. 12-4 p.m. Free-$15. 

2/17-25: Maple Magic at Irvine Nature Center
For two weekends, the Irvine Nature Center taps into the wonders of its woods, with family-friendly hikes, tree identification, and syrup-making over live fires. Irvine Nature Center, 11201 Garrison Forest Rd., Owings Mills. Times vary. Free-$10.

To 2/18: In the Open Air
This group exhibition is a survey of contemporary landscapes, including works by Mary- land artists such as Raoul Middleman, Eugene Leake, and Henry Coe. C. Grimaldis Gallery, 523 N. Charles St. Wed.-Sat. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 

2/18: Journey
The classic 1970s rock band behind “Don’t Stop Believin’” will be swinging through Baltimore for a night of hits, alongside fellow beloved era band Toto, of “Africa” fame. CFG Bank Arena, 201 W. Baltimore. 7:30 p.m. $30-733.

2/20: Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit
This genre-busting Americana musician brings his rock-and-rolling sound rooted in rich storytelling to the Mt. Vernon stage. The Lyric, 110 W. Mt. Royal Ave. 8 p.m. Sold out.

2/20-25: Peter Pan
For six nights, the beloved story of Peter Pan, Tinker Bell, and the Darling children will take over the downtown stage with this brand-new musical adaptation fit for all ages. Hippodrome Theatre, 12 N. Eutaw St. Tues.-Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 2 & 8 p.m., Sun. 1 & 6:30 p.m. $57-179.50.

2/21: Rhythm of the Industry 
With BLK ASS FLEA MKT, get to know the Black creatives making waves in the city’s food and beverage industry, featuring conversation, music, and more. The Baltimore Museum of Industry, 1415 Key Hwy. 5 p.m. Free-$15. 

2/22-3/3: Adrift
Happenstance Theater presents a dynamic Medieval tale that involves tarot, puppetry, and live music about fools lost at sea. Theatre Project, 35 W. Preston St. Times vary. $15-25.

2/23-3/30: Just Among Us
In this new group show, artists explore themes of intimacy, friendship, family, and togetherness. Waller Gallery, 2420 N. Calvert St. Sat. 1-5 p.m. Free. 

2/24: Ethiopia at the Crossroads 
In collaboration with the current Ethiopia at the Crossroads exhibition, this series of performances celebrates Ethiopian identity, culture, and art, with music and dance hand-selected by Ethiopian-American artist and former Sondheim finalist Tsedaye Makonnen. The Walters Art Museum, 600 N. Charles St. 2-4:30 p.m.

To 2/25: Crumbs from the Table of Joy
A teenage girl navigates grief and loss while settling into a new life in 1950s Brooklyn and searching for her own American Dream. Everyman Theatre, 315 W. Fayette St. Times vary. $39-75.

2/26-3/2: CIAA Basketball Tournament
The nation’s oldest historically Black athletic conference returns to Baltimore for the 2024 championship, including Maryland’s own Bowie State. CFG Bank Arena, 201 W. Baltimore. Times and prices vary. 

2/28: Mary Timony 
Acclaimed DMV singer-songwriter and Ex Hex guitarist Mary Timony will bring her cult-followed post-punk sound to Remington for the release of her fifth solo album, Untame the Tiger. Ottobar, 2549 N. Howard St. 7 p.m. $20.

2/28-3/3: Eugene Onegin
Now in its 15th anniversary, the Opera Baltimore presents this semi-staged opera concert of dashed love set in 19th century Russia. The Engineers Club, 11 W. Mt. Vernon Pl. Times & prices vary. 

To 3/3: Atlantika Collective: Climate for Change
Curated by María Sáenz, this group show features works that address the current ecological crisis and urge human intervention. MICA, Pinkard Gallery, 1401 W. Mount Royal Ave. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 12-5 p.m. Free. 

To 3/5: Womens Rights Are Human Rights
This exhibition features international posters on gender-based inequality, violence, and discrimination, acknowledging the role of average citizens in protecting human rights. MICA, Meyerhoff Gallery, 1303 W. Mount Royal Ave. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 12-5 p.m. Free. 

To 3/23: Embodiment
In this new group show, local artists showcase various artworks about the human body and how it informs our identity and world experience. Maryland Art Place, 218 W. Saratoga St. Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 

To 3/31: Heaven Is In Baltimore
This new solo exhibition features works of varying mediums by Baltimore native and up-and-coming artist Mark West Jr. Eubie Blake Cultural Center, 847 N. Howard St. Wed.-Fri. 1-6 p.m. Sat. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. 

To 3/31: The Birth of Jazz: Billie Holiday’s Baltimore
This new exhibition shines a light on the 20th-century jazz legend’s upbringing in Baltimore and her connection to the historic Black Arts District of Pennsylvania Avenue in West Baltimore. Eubie Blake Cultural Center, 847 N. Howard St. Wed.-Fri. 1-6 p.m. Sat. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 

To 6/2: (Re)valuing Black Baltimore
This new exhibition uses maps, photographs, and personal anecdotes to explore the past and present of three historic Black settlements in North Baltimore: Bare Hills, Cross Keys, and Hoes Heights. Johns Hopkins University, Homewood Museum, 3400 N. Charles St. Tues.-Sun. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 

1/27: PRATT CONTEMPORARIES BLACK AND WHITE PARTY
Thanks to this annual Enoch Pratt Free Library fete, you don’t need a plane ticket to visit New Orleans, the undisputed capital of festive beads, crawfish, and mouthwatering beignets. In honor of the Pratt Contemporaries—a group of engaged Baltimoreans looking to spread the word about our city’s vital free library system—the theme of this year’s black-and-white soiree will be “New Orleans, Mon Amour.” It’s a reference to writer and NPR commentator Andrei Codrescu’s book of essays by the same title, which features roughly 20 years of pieces he wrote during his time living in the famed city.

This year’s event will take place at Enoch Pratt’s Central Library, inside the building’s recently refurbished Central Hall. Proceeds raised from tickets, which will go on sale beginning Jan. 11, will promote local literacy programs for kids and teenagers. Accentuate your black-and-white attire with a subtle pop of purple, green, or gold. Enoch Pratt Free Library. Central Hall. 8 p.m.-12 a.m. $175.

1/3: NEW YEAR’S STORYTIME
At Enoch Pratt’s Herring Run Branch, begin the new year with a reading of Tami Charles’ Freedom Soup, the story of the traditional soup recipe dating back to the Haitian Revolution. After the reading, create your own Freedom Soup craft. Enoch Pratt Free Library. 11 a.m. 

1/4: NEW YEAR NEW YOU VISION BOARD PARTY
Prepare to take on 2024 with a visit to Enoch Pratt’s Waverly branch, where you can bring your biggest dreams and aspirations to life via a vision-boarding session. (Just think, maybe it could lead to your most prosperous year ever.) Enoch Pratt Free Library. 5:30 p.m.

1/5: NOAH PIERRE BAND W/ BRANDON WOODY AND AUSTIN LOMAN GROUP
Ease into the new year with live music at the 8×10. The Federal Hill venue will play host to Baltimore’s Noah Pierre Band, which will join Baltimore trumpeter Brandon Woody and Washington, D.C.’s Austin Loman Group on stage. The 8×10. 7 p.m. $19.06. 

TO 1/7: MAKING HER MARK: A HISTORY OF WOMEN ARTISTS IN EUROPE, 1400-1800
Challenging the idea that European women artists were not as talented as their male counterparts, the captivating Baltimore Museum of Art exhibition highlights women-made objects from the 15th to 18th centuries, showcasing the works of artists such as Judith Leyster. Baltimore Museum of Art. Times and prices vary. 

1/10: SELECTOR SERIES # 11: J. ROBBINS
Matt Byars and Lee Gardner, hosts of WYPR’s Essential Tremors music podcast, present an immersive vinyl listening experience at Idle Hour. Guitarist and vocalist J. Robbins, founder of Washington, D.C.-based post-hardcore band Jawbox, will select the evening’s listening material. Idle Hour. 7 p.m. $25. 

1/11-14 TREVOR NOAH: OFF THE RECORD
Why not begin the new year with a needed laugh? This month, Trevor Noah—the comedian, writer, actor, and former host of The Daily Show—brings his 28-stop North American tour to fans in Baltimore with performances at the Hippodrome Theatre. Hippodrome Theatre. Times and prices vary.

1/11-14: SHE’S GOT SOUL
Singer and actress Capathia Jenkins lends her vocals to a series of iconic R&B numbers and soul classics. Performances at Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall and the Music Center at Strathmore include hits by Stevie Wonder, Toni Braxton, and Adele. Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. Times and prices vary. 

1/12: GROWN UP FIELD TRIP: GAME ON
Thought field trips were only for tikes? Think again. This 21-plus game night at the Maryland Science Center features sips by Chesepiooc Real Ale Brewery, a giant Scrabble game, a pool noodle duck hunt, and Pac-Man live-action roleplaying. Maryland Science Center. 7-10 p.m. $40.

1/12-13: ELVIS’ BIRTHDAY FIGHT CLUB
Embarking on its 13th year, this rousing set of staged brawls—which is co-hosted by “Elvis’’ and his sidekick Kittie Glitter—brings burlesque, below-the-belt jokes, and a star-studded fight roster out to Highlandtown. Previous matches have included opponents like Bridezilla and Godzilla. Creative Alliance. Times vary. $30-45. 

1/12-28: THE BOOK OF GRACE
Courtesy of local theater company Rapid Lemon Productions, this take on playwright SuzanLori Parks’ The Book of Grace follows an optimistic waitress and her step-son. With Grace’s encouragement, he returns to South Texas to face up to his abusive father. Rapid Lemon Productions. Times vary. $20. 

1/13: MLK JR. DAY CELEBRATION BY UNIQUE ROBINSON
In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., this program at The Walters Art Museum as curated and emceed by Baltimore professor and poet  Unique Robinson. The event will feature poetry embodying the topics that inform Dr. King’s monumental legacy. The Walters Art Museum. 2-4 p.m. 

1/13: MONOLOGUE SLAM
At Fells Point Corner Theatre on South Ann Street, pay attention as competitors present their best theatrical techniques to judges. With only two minutes allotted for performances, and chances to take home coveted cash prizes, the stakes are relatively high. Fells Point Corner Theatre. Time and pricing TBD.

1/13: WATCH YOUR STEP: CLOSING CELEBRATION AND DINNER
At School 33 Art Center, the boundary-pushing showcase (featuring the works of siblings Hope and Faith McCorkle) will receive a special send-off. Spend time with the exhibit, which pays homage to their lineage, and shop Black food and drink vendors. School 33 Art Center. 6-9 p.m.

1/14: JULIA BULLOCK AND BRETTON BROWN
At Shriver Hall, acclaimed soprano Julia Bullock joins pianist Bretton Brown for an evening of song, anchored by Bullock’s transformative, bold, and emotion-rich vocals. The two-hour program will be preceded by a concert talk at 4:30 p.m. Shriver Hall. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Prices vary. 

1/15: DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY PARADE
Departing from Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. and Eutaw Street, the annual parade, courtesy of Mayor Brandon Scott, returns to Baltimore. This celebration of the late civil rights activist is known for drumlines, marching bands, and throngs of cheerful onlookers. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 12 p.m. 

1/15: PUNK ROCK KARAOKE
What better music venue than the Ottobar to host this punk rock-friendly karaoke night? Slated performers throughout the evening, wherein guests can take the mic, include Darrin Pfeiffer of Goldfinger, Randy Bradbury of Pennywise, and Greg Hetson of Bad Religion. Ottobar. 8 p.m. $27.50-30. 

TO 1/19: GET ON MY LEVEL: A GREENMOUNT WEST COMMUNITY CENTER EXHIBITION
On display at Creative Alliance, the showcase features works by members of Greenmount West Community Center’s R.I.S.E Emerging Artists program, serving neurodivergent youth learning about entrepreneurship. It features handmade works by teens in Greenmount and Highlandtown. Creative Alliance. Times vary. 

1/20: DRUMLINE LIVE
By way of the musical team behind the popular movies, this performance at The Lyric pays tribute to marching bands at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Enjoy an energized performance replete with intoxicating beats, bold sounds, and stirring rhythms. The Lyric. 7:30 p.m. Prices vary. 

1/20: REMEMBERING ARETHA, PHYLLIS, AND TEENA
Presented by Charm City Jazz, this woman-powered concert at the Gordon Center for Performing Arts remembers three musical forces of nature. We can almost guarantee that it will feature tracks including Franklin’s “Chain of Fools” and Teena Marie’s “Square Biz.” Gordon Center for Performing Arts. 7-9 p.m. Prices vary. 

1/20: QUEERING THE COLLECTION: JAMIE GRACE ALEXANDER
At The Walters Art Museum, Charm City activist and artist Jamie Grace Alexander joins Weiwen Balter, the Mount Vernon museum’s manager of school communities, to discuss the complicated histories of feminism, activism, and abolition in relation to the arts. The Walters Art Museum. 2-3 p.m. 

1/20-21: BALTIMORE HOME SHOW
For two days, the interior design showcase heads to the Baltimore Convention Center, offering homeowners a bevy of product demonstrations, design ideas, and tools to help with landscaping. Meet industry experts and head home with motivation to zhuzh up your digs. Baltimore Convention Center. Times vary. Free-$10. 

1/26-27: 2024 SUPER PLUNGE
Ahead of the Polar Plunge (a Maryland tradition celebrating our great Special Olympics athletes) this challenge is for those willing to raise a minimum of $10,000 for the program. This experience includes photo ops, costumes, chair massages, and more. Plunge Maryland. Time and pricing TBD. 

1/26-2/4: BALTIMORE WINTER RESTAURANT WEEK
In search of a delicious meal that doesn’t cost a fortune? End the month with prix-fixe breakfast, lunch, and dinner deals prepared by local eateries. Participating spots include Indigma, Barcocina, Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, Bluestone Restaurant, and Twist Fells Point. Baltimore Restaurant Week. Times and prices vary. 

1/28: BACK TO THE FUTURE IN CONCERT
Calling all time travelers: Prepare to celebrate the classic 1985 film with the help of a full orchestra. Courtesy of Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, this trio of performances yields roughly 20 minutes of new music by the score’s composer, Alan Silvestri. Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. Times and prices vary. 

Though its future location hangs in the balance, we can definitively say that, for now, the Preakness Stakes are a Baltimore tradition. And local bars, restaurants, and party professionals are celebrating the Charm City spectacle in characteristic style.

From cocktail specials to bus parties and everything in between, here are the best ways to celebrate the middle jewel of the Triple Crown.

Support thoroughbred care at Mt. Washington Tavern.
For the sixth year in a row, America’s Best Racing will hold a pre-Preakness party at Mt. Washington Tavern. On Wednesday, May 15, guests can enjoy Triple Crown-themed cocktails, a buffet of bar snacks, and a silent auction all to benefit the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, which awards grants to aftercare organizations around the country.

Sip on a slushie at Wet City.
Our favorite personified frozen drink machine is getting in the Preakness spirit this year at Wet City in Mt. Vernon. Decked out in an eyepatch, Blinky will be churning out frozen Black-Eyed Susan cocktails with rum, vodka, pineapple juice, orange juice, and coconut. The safest bet of the day? You’ll be wearing the eyepatch after a few of these.

Go downtown for al fresco happy hours.
All week long, Baltimore Office of Promotion & the Arts will be hosting events to celebrate the lead up to Preakness. There are events for kids, lunchtime markets, and even a fireworks show, but we’re mostly excited for their Monday-Thursday happy hours featuring vendors like Clavel, Charm City Pops, and Connie’s Chicken and Waffles.

Start the pregame party bright and early.
Get into the true infield spirit with tailgate pros Bmore Around Town, which will be hosting pregame parties at Mother’s and Southern Provisions starting at 8 a.m. on Preakness day. Tickets get you an unlimited brunch menu, bus transportation to Pimlico, a commemorative beer mug, and a general admission ticket to the infield. Just remember: pace yourself.

Imbibe a beautiful cocktail at The Elephant.
Now that The Elephant is officially staying open on North Charles Street, celebrate by trying their elegant cocktail Grandma Suzie. This horse-race-inspired drink is made with Hendrick’s gin, Grand Marnier, herbal liqueur, tonic, seasonal fruit, and edible flowers. With its elaborate garnish, it’s kind of like the Preakness hat of cocktails.

Go traditional with a Black-Eyed Susan.
As much as we love creative twists on classics, sometimes you really just want the original. Stop into the Grille at Harryman House for a no-fuss, Black-Eyed Susan made with Bare Knuckle bourbon, vodka, peach schnapps, orange juice, and sour mix served over crushed ice. It’s the official drink of Preakness for a reason.

SHAMROCK 5K
3/10. Charles & Mulberry Sts. 1:15 p.m. $45-50.

ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE
3/10. The Washington Monument. 2 p.m. Free.

SHAMROCKS & SHENANIGANS
3/15. Power Plant Live!, 34 Market Pl. 6 p.m. $20.

THE IRISH IMMIGRANT EXPERIENCE WITH CECILIA WRIGHT
3/16. Enoch Pratt Library, 400 E. 33rd St. 3:30-4:30 p.m. Free.

MEET IN THE STREET
3/16-3/17. Claddagh’s Pub, 2918 O’Donnell St. 1-11 p.m. Free.

ST. PADDY’S DAY BLOCK PARTY
3/16. Delia Foley’s, 1439 S. Charles St. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. $5.

ST. PATRICK’S DAY AT GUINNESS
3/16-3/17. Guinness Open Gate Brewery, 5001 Washington Blvd. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., 5-10 p.m. $15.

ST. PATRICK’S DAY AT AN POITIN STIL
3/11-3/17. An Poitin Stil, 2323 York Rd., Timonium. Times vary. Free.

ST. PADDY’S SPECIALS
3/16-3/17. Mount Vernon Marketplace, 520 Park Ave. Times vary. Free.

ST. PATRICK’S SNAKES
3/17. Lake Roland Nature Center, 1000 Lakeside Dr. 1-2:30 p.m. $3-5

ST. PATRICK’S DAY CELEBRATION
3/17. James Joyce Irish Pub & Restaurant, 616 S. President St. 8 a.m.-2 a.m. Free.

THE SHAKE OFF
3/17. The Crown, 1910 N. Charles St. 9 p.m. $7-10.

Five things to eat, drink, see, hear, and do with your Charm City weekend.

EAT

Aug. 4: Fort McHenry Crab Feast

Fort McHenry National Monument, 2400 E. Fort Ave. 4-8 p.m. $45-725.

There’s still a few weeks of crab season left, and that’s something worth celebrating. Spend Saturday evening at the historic Fort McHenry for this fifth annual crab feast, featuring tons of Maryland blues as well as backyard barbeque fare like pulled pork, corn on the cob, homemade potato chips, and refreshing summer salads. Wash down the Old Bay-encrusted crustaceans with libations from Atlantic Wines and Heavy Seas Brewing Company, and groove along to live music by the Eastport Oyster Boys, a group of Chesapeake Bay troubadours. Whether you’re an out-of-towner or a born-and-bred Baltimorean, get a taste of the city’s most authentic flavors at this outdoor extravaganza.

DRINK

Aug. 3-4: Baltimore Cocktail Week

Locations, times, and prices vary.

In its fourth year, Baltimore Cocktail Week is swapping competition for collaboration with its “Better Together” theme, and nothing brings people together like a round of drinks. The initiative’s five participating bars—Bartender’s Pub, Holy Frijoles, Sticky Rice, The Regal Beagle, and The Red Star in Charles Village—will offer signature cocktails, each with a different liquor as the base. With a focus on wellness, sustainability, and inclusivity, one of the summer’s booziest weeks will be hard to pass up.

SEE

Aug. 4: Puppy Days of Summer

Creative Alliance, 3134 Eastern Ave. 4:30-8 p.m. Free.

Some might call it puppy love, but we call it the cutest event of the summer. Grab your four-legged friends and head to this outdoor block party for an evening of doggie pool parties, pet-and-owner photoshoots, a canine costume contest, and free tennis balls and treats for both the dogs and their owners. Spend some quality time with your favorite pup, get involved with local pet charities, or even adopt a new best friend at this family-friendly event.

HEAR

Aug. 4: The Shopping Mall Ball

Baltimore Soundstage, 124 Market Pl. 8 p.m. $20.

To mark the release of his debut solo album, Soundtrack to a Shopping Mall, Baltimore-based rapper DDm is throwing the party to end all parties. Come decked out in your best ’80s and ’90s-inspired attire (a nod to the decades of DDm’s adolescence) to this can’t-miss show hosted by fellow Baltimore artist, Abdu Ali. Catch special appearances by some of Charm City’s top acts, including Bmore Club star TT the Artist, local rapper Kotic Couture, and DDm’s hip-hop duo Bond St. District, enter the costume contest, and design a one-of-a-kind shopping bag.

DO

Aug. 3: 90s By Nature

Motor House, 120 W. North Ave. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Free.

Grab your slouchiest jean jacket, tie a flannel around your waist, and head to Station North to relive the ’90s at this all-night dance party. Maryland b-boy DJ FLEG will join Baltimore-based DJ and producer Loc Spice to combine the decade’s best tunes with modern electronic beats for a nostalgic night full of moves like the running man, the sprinkler, and maybe even the electric slide. If you can’t make it this weekend, your ’90s-kid spirit won’t go to waste—Motor House will hold dance parties dedicated to this iconic era on the first Friday of the month through December.