Wednesday, November 29th
Baltimore Youth Poet Laureate Anya Taylor presents “Tending to My Garden”: Join Baltimore’s Youth Poet Laureate for an intimate conversation about healing and self-assertion through words. Anya Taylor is a two-time 2022-2023 Baltimore City Youth Laureate, and she is the captain of the 2021-2023 Baltimore City Youth Poetry Team. 7 p.m. at Red Emma’s, 3128 Greenmount Avenue. For more information, visit redemmas.org or call 410-601-3072.
Thursday, November 30th
Visit Mondawmin Mall and take a photo with Santa: Santa Claus is coming to town. Please make a reservation and bring your family to see us. Please note: Multiple families may be seen by Santa during the 15-minute reservation period. ($19 – $50) Held at various times from November 30th to December 24th. It is located at Mondawmin Mall, 2301 Liberty Heights Avenue.
Libraries, Art, and Community: Artist Painl: A panel discussion with renowned artists Derrick Adams and Shinique Smith discussing the influence of libraries, art, and community on their work and lives. The program will be moderated by Tonya R. Miller Hall, Senior Advisor for Arts and Culture for the City of Baltimore. 6:30 to 8 p.m., Enoch Pratt Central Library, Wheeler Auditorium, 400 Cathedral Street. Whether in-person or virtually. For more information, visit prattlibrary.org or call 410-396-5430.
Friday, December 1st
2023 Highlandtown Holiday Night Market: A self-guided art walk featuring drink and food specials, as well as Highland Town’s annual tree lighting and holiday events. 5pm to 9pm at Creative Alliance, 3134 Eastern Avenue. For more information, visit ihearthighlandtown.com, email info@creativealliance.org or call 410-276-1651.
Drink and browse: Browse books and gifts at this special after-hours event with free mulled cider. free. 5pm to 8pm, Bird in Hand Coffee & Books, 11 East 33rd Street. For more information, visit birdinhandcafe.com or call 410-814-0373.
Christmas Carol 2023 Opening Night: A classic holiday tale with a Baltimore twist. ($29 – $65) 8 p.m., Chesapeake Shakespeare Company, 7 South Calvert Street. For more information, visit chesapeakeshakespeare.com, call: 410-244-8570 or email: boxoffice@chesapeakeshakespeare.com.
Cinderella (Enchanted Edition): Inspired by the groundbreaking 1997 film starring Brandi Norwood and Whitney Houston, this captivating musical fairy tale set in Africa combines elements of classic and modern Cinderella. ($20+) 7:30 p.m., Baltimore Center Stage, 700 North Calvert Street. For more information, visit centerstage.org, call 410-332-0033, or email info@centerstage.org.
First Friday: Joy Carter Visit the museum and hear the sounds of versatile singer and reality star Joy Carter. ($20 – $25+) 6:00pm – 8:30pm, Reginald F. Lewis Museum, 830 East Pratt Street. For more information, visit lewismuseum.org or call 443-263-1800..
Saturday, December 2nd
Art market 2023: A three-story holiday market that provides MICA’s talented students, alumni, faculty and staff the opportunity to sell their arts, crafts and artisan-made creations. From December 2nd to December 3rd, he will be held at MICA (1300 West Mount Royal Avenue) from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information about the event, visit micarcce.com/artmarket or call 410-669-9200.
Selfie with black Santa: Santa, Hot Drinks, Shopping Black-Owned Brands. ($10-$35) 1pm to 4pm, Nubian Human, 211 West Read Street. For more information, visit nuebianhueman.com, email service@nubianhueman.com, or call 202-610-9516.
no name book club: Join the discussion about Freedom is a Continual Struggle by Angela Davis and The Hundred Years’ War in Palestine by Rashid Khalidi. 1 p.m. in the Red Emma Free School classroom, 3128 Greenmount Avenue. For more information, visit redemmas.org or call 410-601-3072.
Wild Side-A Fashion Jungle: Group exhibitions and fashion shows. From 6pm to 9pm at MaxGallery (126 North Madeira Street). For more information, visit maxinetaylorarts.com/max-gallery, email maxine.taylor2@gmail.com or call 410-804-7459.
2023 Baltimore Crown Awards: Baltimore Creatives Awards Ceremony and Gala. ($20 – $200) Arena Players, 801 McCulloh Street. For more information, visit thebaltimorescene.org, text Curator Chin-Yer at 443-248-2596, or email thebaltimorescene@gmail.com.
re(membering) Palestine: Solidarity Zine Workshop Series: Explore the history and possibilities of zine making with MacKenzie River Foy, editor of Village X Magazine. In this two-part workshop, he uses a library of carefully selected literature and images to stand in solidarity with Palestinians demanding a ceasefire in Gaza and an end to settler colonialism everywhere. Create a zine. (Free) December 2nd and He will be held at Red Emma’s, 3128 Greenmount Avenue, on December 9th from 3pm to 5pm. For more information, visit redemmas.org or call 410-601-3072.
Ultra Nate’s Deep Sugar After Hours: Dance to the sounds of the underground with Deep Sugar’s monthly residency at Factory 17. Featuring sounds by DJ Mark Moultrie and Jerry Haley. (21+, $15+) 11pm to 4am, Factory 17, 1722 North Charles Street. For more information, please email: deepsugarparty@gmail.com or call: 410-547-8423.
Sunday, December 3rd
Opening day in Ethiopia at a crossroads: The event will feature tours, a coffee ceremony, art-making activities inspired by the exhibition’s conservation scrolls, and a presentation of the Berber Spice Blend. Capacity is limited. Spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis. All ages are welcome. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Walters Art Museum, 3rd floor, 600 North Charles Street. For more information, visit thewalters.org or call 410-547-9000.
Charlie Brown Christmas with Eric Bird Trio: This heartwarming animation is beautifully paired with a live performance of Vince Guaraldi’s jazz score by the incomparable Eric Byrd Trio. ($30-$45, streaming $15) 5pm and 7:30pm, Keystone Corner, 1350 Lancaster Street. For more information, visit keystonekornerbaltimore.com or call 410-946-6726.
December Grow beyond creative barriers Join us for monthly productivity sessions with writers, artists, students, thinkers, organizers, and leaders. From 5:30pm to 7:30pm at 3827 Falls Road, Good Neighbor. For more information, visit goodneighborshop.com.
Opening Celebration: Joseph Education Center: Explore hands-on, play-inspired installations created by internationally acclaimed artists Derrick Adams, Mary Flanagan, and Pablo Helguera. Enjoy family-friendly art-making and interactive activities for all ages. Additionally, admission to “Making Her Mark: A History of Women Artists in Europe, 1400-1800, 1400-1800” is free all day. 1-5 p.m., Baltimore Museum of Art, 10 Art Museum Drive. For more information, visit artbma.org or call 443-573-1700.
Thursday, December 7th
monument lighting: The evening will include carols, food and good cheer. Fireworks are set off in the evening, marking the official start of the holiday season. Presented by Mount Vernon Place Conservancy. (Free) 5pm to 8pm at Mount Vernon Place, 699 Washington Place. For more information, visit mountvernonplace.org.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas at a Concert: Enhance your holiday experience with delicious food from Luigi’s Italian Deli, Little Havana and Codetta Bakery, as well as festive cocktails and mocktails from the bar. ($23-$73) 7:30 p.m., Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, 1212 Cathedral Street. For more information, visit bsomusic.org or call 410-783-8000.
Friday, December 8th
wine & dinos: Enjoy a special visit after sunset at the Maryland Science Center as you sip wine and wander through prehistoric lands. (21 and older, $40) 7:00pm to 9:00pm, Maryland Science Center, 601 Light Street. For more information, visit mdsci.org or call 410-685-2370.
Saturday, December 9th
Holiday party with sweaters and letters: There will be sound from DJ Kenny K, a cash bar, vendors and more. Sponsored by Epsilon New Sigma, the Baltimore County Alumni Chapter of the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity ($25-$50), from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. at Wink and Kelly’s Place, 1806 Belmont Ave. held.
Can I kick you?escape from new york: Enjoy a screening of the 1981 American science fiction cult classic. Enjoy live musical performances by DJ Two Tone Jones for each scene of the film, which fuses genres such as hip-hop, soul and funk. ($12 – $15) 8 p.m., Creative Alliance, 3134 Eastern Avenue. For more information, visit creativealliance.org or call 410-276-1651.
Sunday, December 10th
Drop-in art making: the care we wear Create wearable artwork for your loved ones. (Free, no registration required, all ages.) 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Walters Art Museum, Sculpture Court, 600 North Charles Street. For more information, visit thewalters.org or call 410-547-9000.
Muppet Matinee: A Muppet Christmas Carol: A Muppet Christmas Carol drop-in art production and film screening. Former Muppet Workshop Manager Peter McKennan shares stories about creating the film’s puppets and costumes and answers questions about the film’s special effects. (All ages, ticket price includes museum admission) 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Maryland History and Culture Center, 610 Park Avenue. For more information, visit mdhistory.org or call 410-685-3750.
Urban Head/Rare DM/Twings: A night of post-punk and synth featuring sounds from Urban Heat (Austin, Texas), Rare DM, and Twings. (21 and older, $13 in advance, $15 at the door) 7 p.m., The Crown Baltimore, 1910 North Charles Street. For more information, visit thecrownbaltimore.com or call 410-625-4848.