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.

EAT

Jan. 11: AJ’s Deli Grand Opening

Mt. Vernon Marketplace, 520 Park Ave. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Free.

We’ve been (impatiently) waiting for this party to celebrate the opening of AJ’s Deli ever since its soft launch back in October. This Friday, locals can finally give this modern delicatessen the welcome bash it deserves. Stop by this must-try stall at Mount Vernon Marketplace to try its signature bagel hot dog bites or cloak and dagger sandwiches, and then stick around for live music by rock n’ roll group Flashback and specials on wine and lemon drop shooters.

DRINK

Jan. 12: Second Chance & Baltimore ToolBank

Second Chance, 1700 Ridgely St. and Baltimore Community ToolBank, 1224 Wicomico St. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free.

If one of your “new year, new me” resolutions is to give back to the Baltimore community, you’re in luck. Local nonprofit program Volunteering Untapped will host its monthly do-good initiative at two locations: Second Chance, where volunteers will help organize and process the organization’s building materials, and Baltimore Community ToolBank, where helpers will build wheelbarrows and make equipment improvements. After a hard morning’s work, volunteers will be rewarded at Brewer’s Cask in Federal Hill by knocking back a few well-earned beers to start the year off right.

SEE

Jan. 12: Harbor Point Ice Festival

Harbor Point, 1310 Point St. 2-8 p.m. Free.

With snow in the forecast for this weekend, bundle up and head to Harbor Point to experience a true winter wonderland. Watch in awe as award-winning ice sculptors use chainsaws and chisels to create lifelike figures, and enjoy live music, kid-friendly activities, and snacks from local vendors like Farm to Charm, Bistro Lunch Box, and Kommie Pig BBQ. If you miss the festival, no worries, the sculptures will remain on display as long as the weather stays chilly.

HEAR

Jan. 12: Romare Bearden: The Artist as Activist

Reginald F. Lewis Museum, 830 Pratt St. 1-3 p.m. Free-$8.

Although more than 70 of the late artist Romare Bearden’s collages, watercolors, and drawings have been on display at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum since November, the stories behind how he advocated for change through his art will come alive for the first time this weekend. Co-director of the artist’s namesake foundation, Diedra Harris-Kelley, will lead a discussion at the downtown museum on Bearden’s role as an artist-activist during the 1960s, exploring how his work both in and out of his studio impacted the world.

DO

Jan. 13: Yoga & Whiskey

Sagamore Spirit, 301 E. Cromwell St. 10-11:30 a.m. $20.

Whether you’ve been sticking closely to your new year’s resolution or made a few missteps in the initial weeks of 2019, re-center yourself this Sunday at Sagamore Spirit’s weekly yoga class in the processing room of the award-winning whiskey distillery. After a tour of the facility and an hour-long yoga course to help you prepare for the week ahead, cool down with a post-workout cocktail made with Sagamore Rye Whiskey.