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2/15-2/21. TOM MILLER WEEK
Exhibitions. Many Baltimoreans may not realize that they already know works of art by Tom Miller. This iconic Baltimore artist’s colorful, vibrant murals linger around many corners of the city, with his unique Afro-Deco style representing the Black experience and enlivening local neighborhoods from Station North to Cherry Hill. Miller attended Carver Vocational-Technical High School and was one of the first Black students to enroll at the Maryland Institute College of Art after its desegregation. He was also one of the first local Black artists to have a solo exhibition at the Baltimore Museum of Art in 1995. With deep roots in Baltimore, Tom Miller’s legacy is honored for the sixth year with a full week of community events and exhibitions dedicated to the artist and his work at various locations across the city. Locations, times, and prices vary.

2/5. HANDMADE WITH LOVE
Lectures & Classes. Using inspiration from historic Valentine’s Day cards, beloved papercut artist Annie Howe teaches the basics of her medium and how to create custom handcrafted patterns, with students creating their own unique designs. Enoch Pratt Free Library, 400 Cathedral St. 1 p.m. Free.

2/6-8. BALTIMORE CRANKIE FESTIVAL
Performing Arts. During this locally loved annual festival—the largest of its kind in the U.S.—artists from near and far unveil their handmade crankies, aka scrolled panorama folk art that visually aids a story or song. Creative Alliance, 3134 Eastern Ave. Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 4 & 8 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m. $41-46.

2/6-3/1. AUGUST WILSON’S FENCES
Theater. This Pulitzer Prize-winning play follows the story of Troy Maxson, a former Negro League baseball star wrestling with resentment that he didn’t live out his dream on the field, illuminating the invisible fences that keep us from making our aspirations reality. Chesapeake Shakespeare Company, 7 S. Calvert St. Times vary. $25-69. 

2/7. LET IT SHINE
Lectures & Classes. Learn about Maryland’s Black culture of the past, present, and future through interactive activities, crafts, STEM programs, and meet-and-greets with community members who are impacting the trajectory of local Black history today. Port Discovery Children’s Museum, 35 Market Pl. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free-$24.95.

2/7. ORNAMENTA
Fundraisers & Galas. During this festive annual fundraiser, dine, dance, and dress up with this year’s “ruby” theme to support the local Baltimore Jewelry Center, including its scholarships children’s programs, and jewelry-making space for local artists. 2640 Space, 2640 St. Paul St. 7 p.m. $105-5,000. 

2/7. TREVOR NOAH
Comedy. Best known for his work as host of “The Daily Show with Trevor Noah” and his New York Times bestseller “Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood,” this fan-favorite comedia takes to the Mount Vernon stage with his latest stand-up spiel on a new tour. Lyric Baltimore, W. Mt. Royal Ave. 8 p.m. $65.15-232.85. 

2/12-3/8. TRINITY
Theater. Emmy Award–winning writer and producer Lena Waithe presents her playwriting debut, “trinity,” with the story following three women acting out the fantasies that they are too afraid to live out in reality, with their whimsical role-play transforming into an existential adventure. Baltimore Center Stage, 700 N. Calvert St. Times vary. $10-60.

2/13. BSA BLACK HISTORY MONTH SHOWCASE
Exhibitions. Baltimore School for the Arts students of all disciplines join forces in this powerful annual performance of dance, music, and other artistic expressions. Baltimore School for the Arts, 712 Cathedral St. 6 p.m. $15. 

2/13-16. BELGIAN BEER FESTIVAL
Food & Drink. For one weekend only in Fells Point, this fan-favorite festival is back with an expansive collection of specialty Belgian kegs and bottles seldom available outside of their home breweries. Max’s Taphouse, 737 S. Broadway. 11 a.m.-11:45 p.m. Prices vary. 

2/14. A DATE WITH JOHN WATERS
Comedy. Who better to spend Valentine’s Day with than the Pope of Trash? Join John Waters for his one-man show that takes you on a deep dive into his ingenious mind, creative process, and early artistic influences—all sprinkled with his usual filthy flavor. Baltimore Soundstage, 124 Market Pl. 8 p.m. $56-128. 

2/14-15. MAPLE MAGIC
Family. For over 20 years, Ladew Gardens has invited visitors to take part in the art of making maple syrup. Embark on a nature hike through the Monkton property, identify local winter trees, and collect sap to boil into syrup over an open fire. Ladew Topiary Gardens, 3535 Jarrettsville Pke., Monkton. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Prices vary.

2/20-21. BUILT WITH LOVE (AND PROBABLY DUCT TAPE)
Theater. Celebrate two decades of Stoop Storytelling with this special night of true tales shared by local Baltimoreans. This month’s event focuses on origin stories of local creative businesses like the Ottobar, BLK ASS FLEA MK, and Creative Alliance, with musical guests like Caleb Stine, Letitia VanSant, and J. Pope. Creative Alliance, 3134 Eastern Ave. 7 p.m. $40.

2/20-22. AMERICAN CRAFT MADE
Exhibitions. Using the annual American Craft Council show, browse the works of hundreds of East Coast artists along with demonstrations, hands-on experiences, and unique creations, culminating in the largest juried craft fair in the region. Baltimore Convention Center, 1 W. Pratt St. Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $11.83-167.30.

2/21. LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATION
Festivals. Celebrate the Lunar New Year and welcome the Year of the Fire Horse, which represents the seventh year of the 12-year Lunar calendar cycle. The annual festivities include dance performances, art-making, a photo booth, story-time sessions, and more. The Walters Art Museum, 600 N. Charles St. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. 

2/21. BEYOND THE SCOREBOARD
Lectures & Classes. In this Black History Month discussion, learn about the Baltimore Black Sox, the city’s historic Negro League baseball team which navigated segregation on and off the field, making an impact on the local Civil Rights Movement. Reginald F. Lewis Museum, 830 E. Pratt St. 12 p.m. $12-15. 

2/21-4/18. ART OF THE COLLECTORS XI
Exhibitions. During this annual group show by the tastemaking Galerie Myrtis, a curated exhibition will be on display, featuring exceptional works of art by a diverse array of African-American and African Diasporic artists, including several from the Baltimore area. Galerie Myrtis, 2224 N. Charles St. Thurs.-Sat. 2-6 p.m. 

2/24-28. CIAA BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
Sports. The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association is the first African-American athletic conference and a celebrated Division II. This month, its single-elimination tournament returns to Baltimore to determine championship seats in men and women’s basketball. CFG Bank Arena, 201 W. Baltimore St. 10 a.m. $38-65. 

2/25-8/23. MEDIEVAL MINDSCAPES
Exhibitions. In this new exhibition, explore rare books and manuscripts of “hours,” aka a medieval Christian practice of using immersive visual prayer art to connect with a person’s faith. The Walters Art Museum, 600 N. Charles St. Wed.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 1-8 p.m. Free. 

2/27-28. CHARM CITY DJANGO JAZZ FEST
Music. For two nights, groove to some of the best names in jazz in honor of guitarist Django Reinhardt, starting at the Baltimore Museum of Art on Friday, followed by a Parisian vintage swing party at the Bluebird Cocktail Room on Saturday. Baltimore Museum of Art, 10 Art Museum Dr. Fri. 7-11 p.m. $49.59; Bluebird Cocktail Room. 3600 Hickory Ave. 7-11 p.m. $44.28.

2/27-3/1. LANCELOT CHIMERA
Music. The Mind on Fire experimental classical music troupe presents this electroacoustic concerto that examines the juxtaposition between Lancelot and Chimera, composed and performed by local artist James Young. The Voxel, 9 W. 25th St. Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m. Sun. 2:30 p.m. $15-50. 

2/28-3/1. MARYLAND HOME +  GARDEN SHOW
Exhibitions. Get your home ready for warm weather and outdoor gatherings with the help of over 400 exhibitors and home improvement experts. Shop from vendors and stroll through six landscaped gardens, plus catch celebrity appearances from HGTV’s Matt Blashaw and Bravo’s Craig Conover. Maryland State Fairgrounds, 2200 York Rd., Lutherville-Timoniu,. Sat. 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Free-$12. 

Just south of North Avenue, two murals face each other in a flash of primary color on Harford Road.

On the west corner, a three-story painting depicts a man reading a book, its pages inscribed with the words of an African proverb: “However far the stream flows, it never forgets it origin.” On the east, there is a block-long scene of city life: children riding bicycles, sitting on stoops, eating ice cream cones.

Despite their size and splendor, these artworks can be easy to miss amidst the zoom of traffic at this busy crossroads and the lurking shadow of the Eastern District Courthouse, especially since some of their yellows and blues have faded in the sun. But not for Deyane Moses who vividly remembers the first time she saw them.

“They were larger than life,” says the 38-year-old artist and archivist, who was visiting the area on a field trip to the nearby National Great Blacks in Wax Museum from her native Northern Virginia in the 1990s. “I remember stretching my neck way up, like, ‘Wow!’ I had never seen a mural that big before, much less of a Black person.”

Little did she know then that, decades later, the muralist would become a pivotal part of her own artistic practice.

In February, Moses launches the annual Tom Miller Week in honor of the late artist, beloved not only for his magical murals, sprinkled from Oliver to Cherry Hill, but also his playful and poignant screenprints and painted furniture. Inspired by masters like Romare Bearden and Jacob Lawrence, his distinctive Afro-Deco style speaks to the Black experience, at times through satirical societal critique or somber personal reflection, at others through an all-out celebration of only-in-Baltimore joy.

Born in 1945, Tom Miller grew up in Sandtown-Winchester—a “whimsical” child, his mother once told The Baltimore Sun. He attended Carver Vocational-Technical High School with dreams of becoming an illustrator, and, upon graduation, got a scholarship to attend the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA), becoming one of the first Black students to enroll after its desegregation.

This is how Moses rediscovered him, as a student there herself. She’d started her career in the Army as a broadcast journalist, along the way finding a passion for sharing Black stories, which she later brought to art school. At MICA, studying photography and curatorial practice, her thesis would result in the Maryland Institute Black Archives, an ongoing project dedicated to preserving the history of the school’s Black artists.

“That’s how I stumbled upon Tom Miller,” she says. “I realized then that I had met him—or his work, that is—all those years ago.”

Delving into the past, she learned about Miller’s life and legacy, from becoming one of the first local Black artists to have a solo exhibition at the Baltimore Museum of Art in 1995, to the declaration of Tom Miller Day by Mayor Kurt Schmoke, ultimately taking place only once, that same year.

“I thought, ‘Let’s revive that,’” says Moses, who launched a limited celebration with an online reading by Schmoke during the early pandemic days in 2020, followed by a commemorative mural painting with local artist Ernest Shaw and musician Rufus Roundtree, Miller’s nephew, in 2021. “It just kept growing and growing from there.”

Now, with an outpouring of interest and support, Tom Miller Day has evolved into an entire Tom Miller Week. Community programming occurs at venues including the Reginald F. Lewis Museum and Maryland Center for History & Culture, and the Eubie Blake Cultural Center.

In the future, Moses hopes to launch a traveling retrospective, restore his murals throughout the city, and even create an art scholarship for students at Carver—helping his story live on in Baltimore, and beyond. (In 2000, Miller passed away due to complications from AIDS, at age 54.)

“I just want more and more people to see his work,” says Moses, who now teaches at MICA and works as director of programs and partnerships at Afro Charities, where she is preserving the century-old AFRO American newspaper archives. Last year, she also led a multi-institution initiative to recognize another local art legend, Elizabeth Talford Scott. “To preserve this history, to preserve these legacies, is vitally important,” says Moses. “Like they always say, if you don’t know where you’ve been, you don’t know where you’re going.”

Besides, for Moses, Miller’s work epitomizes the best of this Baltimore—its monuments, its waterfront, its rowhouses, its people. Two of his screenprints now hang in her living room, depicting Baltimoreans of all ages shopping with arabbers and savoring a summer crab feast.

“These are the good times in Baltimore,” she says. “Everyone here can relate.”

2/16. UNION PINEWOOD DERBY 
Festivals. For the past decade, competitors and spectators alike have gathered amidst the kegs at Union Craft Brewing to watch tiny, hand-made cars fly down an epic wood track for the chance at old-school glory. In fact, the Hampden-Medfield brewery’s Pinewood Derby is modeled after a Cub Scout troop tradition dating back to the early 1950s.

Now in its 10th year at Union, the annual derby—this year taking place on the afternoon of February 16—has become a beloved mid-winter event. To participate, you must make your own miniature automobile, with the final product judged on both speed and style (first place gets a trophy). Get involved during one of several “build days” leading up to the main event, then grab a local beer or two to root on your prized pick as it flies down a sky-high ramp of pine.

TO 2/1. POLAR BEAR PLUNGE
Fundraisers & Galas. Jump into the icy waters of the Chesapeake Bay near Annapolis to help raise awareness and funds for Special Olympics Maryland. Sandy Point State Park, 1100 E. College Pkwy., Annapolis. Times vary. $100+. 

2/1. LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATION: YEAR OF THE SNAKE
Festivals. Celebrate the year of the snake at The Walters with live performance, art-making, story-time sessions, a photo-booth, and more. The Walters Art Museum, 600 N. Charles St. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 

2/1. OPERA BALTIMORE GALA
Fundraisers & Galas. Dress to impress and support the Baltimore Opera with dinner, drinks, and performances at Mt. Vernon Place. The Engineers Club at the Garrett-Jacobs Mansion, 11 W. Mount Vernon Pl. 6-9:30 p.m. $250-2,500.  

2/1. HOPS & VINES
Food & Drink. Sip the best from local breweries and wineries while tapping into your inner child during this after-hours fundraising party for Port Discovery. Port Discovery, 35 Market Pl. 7-10 p.m. $65-75

2/1. BELOW THE SURFACE: PERCUSSION AND LIGHT PERFORMANCE
Theater. Visual artist Farida Hughes and percussionist Matt Keown join forces for an immersive, hour-long show of music and dazzling light art. Theatre Project, 45 W. Preston St. 7:30 p.m., $20-30. 

2/1-3/1. ART OF THE COLLECTORS X ♦ Editor’s Pick♦
Exhibitions. In this curated exhibit of work from private art collections, explore 20th- and 21st-century artworks by African and African American artists, including Victor Epuk and Godrey Ndaba. Galerie Myrtis, 2224 N. Charles St. Tues.-Fri. 2-6 p.m. galeriemyrtis.net. 

TO 2/2. WORKING FOR CRUMBS
Theater. After their boss chokes on an oatmeal-raisin cookie, coworkers Grace and Amy watch as their corporate world crumbles one piece at a time. Spotlighters Theatre, 817 Saint Paul St. Times vary. $24. 

2/2. FROST FEST ’25
Music. Student bands of all ages from Stages Music Arts will showcase their talents at this local rock concert. The Recher, 512 York Rd., Towson. 12 p.m. $5-10.

2/2. CHAMBER MUSIC MARYLAND: FAZIL SAY
Music. Hear Turkish music from renowned composer and pianist Fazil Say, followed by an artist meet-and-greet and refreshments. The Peale, 225 Holliday St. 3 p.m. $25.

2/2. GROUND AND SKY ♦ Editor’s Pick♦
Dance. The Ballet Theatre of Maryland and the Full Circle Dance Company combine modern dance with traditional ballet into one compelling performance. The Gordon Center, 3506 Gwynnbrook Ave., Owings Mills. 4 p.m. $20-25. 

2/2-3/2. PRIMARY TRUST
Theater. After losing his job at a bookstore, Kenneth rebuilds his courage, meets new friends, and welcomes new beginnings. Everyman Theatre, 315 W. Fayette St. Times vary. $5-89. 

2/4-5. MIKE BIRBIGLIA
Comedy. Comedian, writer, director, and actor Mike Birbiglia brings the laughs with an all-new hour of stand-up. Baltimore Center Stage, 700 N. Calvert St. 7 p.m. $49-125.

2/6. OBSCURED LEGACY
Film. Enjoy a screening and director Q&A of “Obscured Legacy: Baltimore’s Forgotten Heroes,” a film paying tribute to some of Baltimore’s icons of the Civil Rights Movement. Maryland Center for History & Culture, 610 Park Ave. 6 p.m. 

2/6. SYMPHONY IN THE CITY ♦ Editor’s Pick♦
Music. Celebrate Black History Month with a free community performance by the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. Reginald F. Lewis Museum, 830 E. Pratt St. 7 p.m. 

2/7. BSA BLACK HISTORY MONTH SHOWCASE
Exhibitions. Baltimore School for the Arts students showcase works across multiple disciplines, all dedicated to Black History Month. Baltimore School for the Arts, 712 Cathedral St. 6 p.m. $5. 

2/7. HANS ZIMMER LIVE
Music. After a year of sold-out shows, catch award-winning film composer Hans Zimmer in downtown Baltimore. CFG Bank Arena, 201 W. Baltimore St. 8 p.m. $74-531+.

2/7-9. BALTIMORE CRANKIE FESTIVAL ♦ Editor’s Pick♦
Festivals. For its 11th year, this folk-art festival celebrates the visual panoramic storytelling tradition of “crankies” through immersive family-friendly performances. Creative Alliance, 3134 Eastern Ave. Times vary. $20-35. 

2/8. MOSAIC HEART WORKSHOP
Classes & Lectures. Local art teacher Barbara Svoboda helps participants create a heart-shaped mosaic and two glass heart pendants. American Visionary Art Museum, 800 Key Hwy. 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. $75.

2/8. ASTRO ADVENTURE
Exhibitions. This interactive event lets visitors train like an astronaut, land a simulated spacecraft, analyze space dust, and more intergalactic exploration. Maryland Science Center, 601 Light St. 12-4 p.m. Free-$34.95. 

2/8. WEI ZHU
Music. This winner of the 2024 Yale Gordon Competition and one of Peabody Conservatory’s top talents performance a recital at the BMA. The Baltimore Museum of Art, 10 Art Museum Dr. 3-5 p.m. Donations encouraged.  

2/8. ORNAMENTA ♦ Editor’s Pick♦
Fundraisers & Galas. Celebrate the Baltimore Jewelry Center during its annual fundraising party featuring an open bar, food by Blacksauce Kitchen, a silent auction, and dancing amongst the who’s-who of the local arts. 2460 Space, 2640 St. Paul St. 7-11 p.m. $100-5,000.  

2/8. BSO FUSION: BRAHMS X RADIOHEAD
Music. Conductor Steve Hackman seamlessly intertwines Radiohead’s OK Computer with Brahms’ lush “First Symphony,” performed by the BSO and three pop vocalists. Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, 1212 Cathedral St. 8 p.m. $35-63. 

2/8-3/3. DA LOVE WE SHARE
Echibitions. Artist Charles Mason III curates this new show features works by local creatives about the love of community. Gallery CA, 440 E. Oliver St. Mon.-Fri. 12-4 p.m. Free.

2/9. GALENTINE’S DAY FLAMINGLE
Food & Drink. Dress up as a pop-star and spend Galentine’s at the zoo with a brunch buffet, open bar, drag performances, and visits from the animals. The Maryland Zoo, 1 Safari Pl. 12-4 p.m. $110-160. 

2/9-22. AIR QUALITY 
Exhibitions. As part of the BMA’s new environmental initiative, Turn Again to the Earth, display of 15 famous works explores the relationship between burning fossil fuels and the emergence of European modernism. The Baltimore Museum of Art, 10 Art Museum Dr., Wed.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m-9 p.m.

2/9-7/27. WATERSHED 
Exhibitions. As part of the BMA’s new environmental initiative, Turn Again to the Earth, a curated selection of 40 works from the BMA’s collection explores water and landscape and how they impacted the early modern Dutch Republic. Baltimore Museum of Art, 10 Art Museum Dr., Wed.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m-9 p.m. 

 2/12. EXCELLENCE AND INNOVATION IN BALTIMORE HOSPITALITY
Classes & Lectures. Join Aaron Dante of the “No Pix After Dark” podcast for a conversation with four hospitality professionals who are actively molding the industry locally and beyond.  Enoch Pratt Free Library, 400 Cathedral St. 6:30 p.m. 

2/12-16. HEART FOR ART
Exhibitions. Throughout the week of Valentine’s Day, visitors can show their love for their favorite artworks by placing provided paper hearts next to those that speak to them, with a special museum tour on Thursday evening. The Walters Art Museum, 600 N. Charles St. Wed.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thurs. 1-8 p.m. 

2/12-3/2. THE LION KING
Theater. This six-time Tony Award-winning Broadway musical comes to Baltimore with its classic soundtrack, incredible costumes, and more. The Hippodrome Theatre, 12 N. Eutaw St. Showtimes vary. Prices TBD. 

2/13. MORE ROOM IN A BROKEN HEART
Theater. Join the Stoop Storytelling Series to hear tales of love, loss, and rebuilding with musical guests Outcalls. Checkerspot Brewing Company, 1421 Ridgely St. 7 p.m. $16.75-27.25. 

2/13-3/9. EVERYTHING THAT NEVER HAPPENED
Theater. Follow the story of Jessica and Lorenzo for a deep dive into Jewish history, forbidden romance, and the sacrifices that come with freedom. Baltimore Center Stage, 700 N. Calvert St. Times vary. $10-49.  

2/13-16. LA CALISTO
Theater. The Peabody Chamber Opera presents a comic 17th-century adaptation of the Greek myth about Jupiter and Calisto. Theatre Project, 45 W. Preston St. Thurs.-Fri. 7:30 p.m. Sun. 4 p.m. $10-25. 

2/14. B&O TRAIN VALENTINES
Kids. Head to the B&O Railroad Roundhouse to create a train-themed Valentine for your favorite B&O locomotive or train car. B&O Railroad Museum, 901 W. Pratt St. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free-$28. 

2/14. MAX’S BELGIAN BEER FEST
Food & Drink. Indulge in the largest selection of Belgian beer on draft in the nation with over 100 kegs from renowned breweries and specialty snacks at Max’s in Fells Point. Max’s Taphouse, 737 S. Broadway St. 11 a.m. 

2/14. MORTIFIED VALENTINES
Theater. Everyday adults share their most embarrassing teenage love stories from diary entries, poems, letters, lyrics, and locker notes. Creative Alliance, 3134 Eastern Ave. 7 & 9:30 p.m. $15-30. 

2/14. A DATE WITH JOHN WATERS ♦ Editor’s Pick♦
Comedy. Spend Valentine’s with the Pope of Trash during his annual one-man show that delves into his most devious thoughts on all things love, life, and more. Baltimore Soundstage, 124 Market Pl. 8 p.m. $55-80.

2/14-3/9. BLOOD AT THE ROOT
Theater. This groundbreaking play examines the racial double standards that occurred during student protests on campus following the Jena Six case on a southern campus in 2006. Fells Point Corner Theatre, 251 S. Ann St. Times vary. $24. 

2/14-3/9. THE COMEDY OF ERRORS
Comedy. This Baltimore take on a Shakespeare classic tells the story of two identical twins separated at birth, complete with flamingos, marble stoops, and plenty of hons. Chesapeake Shakespeare Company, 7 S. Calvert St. Showtimes vary. $25-69. 

2/15. PSYCHO KILLERS
Music. This beloved Talking Heads tribute band performs fan favorites and assorted love songs in honor of Valentine’s Day at Union. Union Craft Brewing, 1700 W. 41st St. 7 p.m. $30.69. 

2/15. TASSELS & CHAMPAGNE
Dance. Join Baltimore’s reigning “Mistress of Smut,” Jocelyn Loverling, for a retro-themed night of burlesque and variety entertainment with a pre-show cocktail and mocktail hour. Creative Alliance, 3134 Eastern Ave. 7 p.m. $19-171. 

2/15 & 2/22. MOON’S RAMADAN
Classes & Lectures. Listen to a reading and short discussion of this Natasha Khan Kazi children’s book, followed by a family-friendly activity, with free copies while supplies last. Enoch Pratt Free Library, 5108 Roland Ave. 11 a.m. 

TO 2/16. PREOCCUPIED: INDIGENIZING THE MUSEUM
Exhibitions. Explore the final works of the BMA’s recent initiative to center Indigenous artists throughout the museum, with works by Nicholas Galanin still on display. Baltimore Museum of Art, 10 Art Museum Dr. Wed.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. artbma.org. 

2/15-4/19. TOM MILLER ♦ Editor’s Pick♦
Exhibitions. In honor of Tom Miller Week, explore a variety of well-known and never-before-seen artworks by the late Baltimore artist. Eubie Blake Cultural Center, 847 N. Howard St. Wed.-Fri. 1-6 p.m. Sat. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 

2/16. TOM MILLER DAY
Exhibitions. Enjoy free museum admission, view the artist’s “Summer in Baltimore” screen-print, and participate in a family-friendly art-making activity. Maryland Center for History and Culture, 610 Park Ave. 11 a.m.-1 p.m.   

2/16. MUSIC AT EVERGREEN: VISION DUO
Music. This talented marimba and violin duo performs at Evergreen, followed by a meet-and-greet reception. Evergreen Museum & Library, Bakst Theatre, 4545 N. Charles St. 2-4 p.m. $10-20. 

2/17. SCRIPT TEASE ♦ Editor’s Pick♦
Theater. In this new reading series, get an inside look at “The Sandwich Ministry” by Miranda Rose Hall, a new play currently in the works at Everyman. Everyman Theatre, 315 W. Fayette St. 6 p.m. Pay-what-you-choose.

2/17-18. MAPLE MAGIC
Festivals. For the 19th year, guests of all ages can experience the process of making real maple syrup, from identifying trees to collecting sap, in Baltimore County. Ladew Topiary Gardens, 3535 Jarrettsville Pike., Monkton. Times vary. Free-$15. 

2/19. SWAN LAKE
Dance. Be enchanted by Tchaikovsky’s legendary score as talented dancers from the State Ballet of Ukraine gracefully spring across the stage. The Lyric, 140 W. Mount Royal Ave. 7 p.m. $57-116.

2/20. MAPLES & MIMOSAS
Festivals. Eat, drink, and learn with Irvine’s environmental educators in this immersive history lesson about making local maple syrup. Irvine Nature Center, 11201 Garrison Forest Rd., Owings Mills. 6:30-9 p.m. $55-65. 

2/21. SCIENCE TRIVIA CRAWL
Fun. In this adults-only event, play your way through a science trivia-themed scavenger hunt with drinks in hand to win prizes. Maryland Science Center, 601 Light St. 7-9 p.m. $30. 

2/21-22. TRACING STEPS  ♦ Editor’s Pick♦
Music. Celebrate the life of Baltimore’s greatest tap dancer Baby Laurence with Creative Alliance’s inaugural performing artist-in-residence, tap dancer and vocalist Brinae Ali, along with her bandmates of the Baltimore Jazz Collective. Creative Alliance, 3134 Eastern Ave. 7:30 p.m. $15-30. 

2/21-23. AMERICAN CRAFT MADE ♦ Editor’s Pick♦
Festivals. The American Craft Council presents the largest juried craft fair on the East Coast, featuring 400 amazing artists and craft makers, demonstrations, and hands-on activities. Baltimore Convention Center, 1 W. Pratt St. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Free-$26. 

2/21-3/16. ART
Theater. This Tony Award-winning play explores the question of what is actually considered art. Vagabond Players, 806 S. Broadway St. Showtimes vary. $21-24. 

2/22. BALTIMORE BORN & SUPREME COURT BOUND
Classes & Lectures. Part of the Building Baltimore lecture series, Dr. Tiesha Dupree-Wilson of Coppin State University discusses the life of local civil rights leader Thurgood Marshall. B&O Railroad Museum, 901 W. Pratt St. Free-$28.

2/22. QUEERING THE COLLECTION
Classes & Lectures. Join curator Jo Briggs and writer-prison abolitionist Sylvia Jones on a walk through the Walters galleries as they discuss the hidden labor and societal constraints of 19th-century artists. The Walters Art Museum, 600 N. Charles St. 2 p.m. 

2/22. ANIME NIGHT
Music. Dress as your favorite anime characters and spend the night jamming out to Tiara and the Gemstones as they perform music from Dragonball Z and more. Ottobar, 2549 N. Howard St. 6 p.m. $27.45-34.54. 

2/23. AN EVENING WITH ASHANTI, JA RULE, KELLY PRICE, AND LYFE JENNINGS
Music. Four icons of R&B and hip-hop come together for an unforgettable concert in Baltimore County. Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena, 1000 Hilltop Cl., Catonsville. 7 p.m. $89-250. 

2/25-3/1. CIAA BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
Sports. The nation’s oldest historically Black athletic conference returns to Baltimore for men’s and women’s championship basketball tournaments with week-long fun including Fan Fest, Step Shows, and more. CFG Bank Arena, 201 W. Baltimore St. Times vary. $46-123. 

2/27. VOICES OF CHANGE: A CELEBRATION OF COMMUNITY EXCELLENCE
Festivals. In honor of Black History Month, celebrate individuals and organizations that have made an impact in the community with speakers, awards, food, drinks, music, and fun. Enoch Pratt Free Library, 400 Cathedral St. 6-8 p.m. 

2/28. LIQUID COURAGE
Food & Drink. For one night, indulge the city’s vibrant mixology scene with cocktail competitions, interactive workshops, live music, and more. The Baltimore Museum of Industry, 1415 Key Hwy. 5-10 p.m. $75-125. 

TO 3/1. I’VE ENDURED 
Exhibition. Explore the stories of local women music legends behind the old-time genre like Mother Maybelle, Sara Carter, and Ola Belle Reed. Creative Alliance, 3134 Eastern Ave. Fri.-Sat. 12-6 p.m.  

TO 3/2. GERTRUDE STEIN IN CIRCLES
Exhibitions. In honor of her legacy in literature and LGBTQ+ communities, an array of rarely exhibited first editions, drafts, and other works linked to American writer and editor Gertrude Stein are now on display in Mt. Vernon. George Peabody Library, 17 E. Mt. Vernon Pl. Mon.-Wed. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

TO 3/8. WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE
Exhibitions. Explore the work of five contemporary ceramic artists depicting mythical creature inspired by Maurice Sendak’s children’s classic. Baltimore Clayworks, 5707 Smith Ave. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun.-Mon. 12-5 p.m. 

TO 3/9. ART AND PROCESS
Exhibitions. This large-scale exhibition reveals a collection of preliminary artist works alongside their finished counterparts with themes of gender equality and access in art education. The Walters Art Museum, 600 N. Charles St. Wed. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 1-8 p.m., Fri.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

TO 3/9. LAYERS: THE ART OF CONTEMPORARY COLLAGE
Exhibitions. Curated by MICA exhibitions director Andrea Dixon and Baltimore Beat arts editor Teri Henderson, this impressive exhibition explores the multifaceted nature of collage, featuring dozens of artists, including local talents such as Derrick Adams, SHAN Wallace, Devin N. Morris, Bria Sterling-Wilson, and more. Swing by the opening reception on January 31 from 5 to 7 p.m. Maryland Institute College of Art, Decker Gallery, 1305 W. Mount Royal Ave. Mon.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 

TO 4/1. THE CIVIC PRIDE OF THE BALTIMORE SALT BOX ♦ Editor’s Pick♦
Exhibitions. Inspired by the recent renovation efforts of local artist Juliet Ames, browse a photo collection of Baltimore’s salt boxes, wooden containers of salt placed on city sidewalks for civilian snow and ice management dating back to the 1960s. Enoch Pratt Free Library, 400 Cathedral St. Mon.-Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 

TO 4/6. MORE THAN CONQUERORS 
Exhibitions. In the first work of the BMA’s new Turn Again to the Earth environment- and science-focused initiative, artist Latoya Ruby Fraizer presents portraits and narratives of essential workers through the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine. Baltimore Museum of Art, 10 Art Museum Dr. Wed.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 

TO 4/19. REVERIE & ALCHEMY
Exhibitions. Student artists present their Cabinets of Curiosity to tell creative stories about existentialism, self, and community. Towson University, Center for the Arts, 7700 Osler Dr., Towson. Tues.-Sat. 11 a.m.-8 p.m.   

TO 6/8. LEAVE NO TRACE
Exhibitions. At Evergreen, examine the impact that the great outdoors had on B&O Railroad head John Work Garrett II through archival photographs, diary entries, artifacts, and more. Evergreen Museum & Library, 4545 N. Charles St. Tues.-Sun. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free-$12.

TO 8/5. IF BOOKS COULD KILL
Exhibitions. Discover the dangerous materials and techniques used to illustrate ancient manuscripts within the Walters’ vast collection. The Walters Art Museum, 600 N. Charles St. Wed.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 1-8 p.m.  

TO 8/31. GOOD SPORTS
Exhibitions. In this new “mega” exhibit, get to the heart of our universal enjoyment of play and celebrate wellness of mind, body, and spirit through works from both local and global visionary artists. American Visionary Art Museum, 800 Key Hwy. Wed.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free-$15.95. 

TO 8/31. HISTORY THROUGH POETRY
Exhibitions. New original poems inspired by the Homewood Museum’s period rooms bring artifacts to life and honor the lives of the enslaved people who once lived and worked there. Homewood Museum, 3400 N. Charles St. Tues.-Sun. 11 a.m.-4 p.m.  

TO 9/1. iWITNESS
Exhibitions. Through artifacts, photographs, and history, this exhibit explores how media impacted the modern American Civil Rights Movement. Reginald F. Lewis Museum, 830 E. Pratt St. Mon., Thurs.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 12-5 p.m. Free-$12. l

TO 12/31. COLLECTIVE ACTION 
Exhibitions. Explore the effort to improve organized labor throughout the 21st century through the stories and experiences of working Baltimoreans. Baltimore Museum of Industry, 1415 Key Hwy. Wed.- Sun., 9 a.m.-4 p.m.