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5\/14: <\/b>BROMO ART WALK<\/b><\/span><\/a> On May 14 from 5 to 9 p.m., stroll the neighborhood for an evening of exhibits and events at the likes of Current Space, the Eubie Blake Cultural Center, Le Mondo, the Lineup Room. Every door you pass will be bursting with imagination and al walks of Baltimore. Last year was a perfect spring night\u2014fingers crossed for the same weather.<\/span><\/p>\n 5\/1: <\/b>FRIDA FEST<\/b><\/span><\/a> 5\/1-2: <\/b>FLOWER MART<\/b><\/span><\/a> 5\/1-3: <\/b>JANE AUSTEN FEST<\/b><\/span><\/a> 5\/1-31: <\/b><\/span>ASIA<\/b><\/span> NORTH<\/b><\/span><\/a> 5\/2:<\/span> <\/b><\/span> KINETIC SCULPTURE RACE<\/b><\/span><\/a> 5\/2: <\/b>MARYLAND AT 250: THE VALUES THAT SHAPE US<\/b><\/span><\/a> 5\/2: <\/b>MARQEE BALL<\/b><\/span><\/a> 5\/2-7\/11: BEYOND THE SURFACE<\/a> 5\/5: <\/b>REDEFINING INDUSTRY<\/b><\/span><\/a> 5\/6: <\/b>STATE OF THE WATERSHED<\/b><\/span><\/a> 5\/8: <\/b>I WANNA DANCE WITH SOMEBODY\u2026BEFORE 9 P.M<\/b><\/span><\/a>. 5\/8-9: <\/b>VINYLCON<\/b><\/span><\/a> 5\/8-9: <\/b>CYLBURN MARKET DAY<\/b><\/span><\/a> 5\/8-6\/12: <\/b>CONFLUENCE: REIMAGINING BALTIMORE\u2019S WATERWAYS<\/b><\/span><\/a> 5\/9: <\/b>REMFEST<\/b><\/span><\/a> 5\/9: <\/b>BLACK PANTHER FAMILY AFTERNOON<\/b><\/span><\/a> 5\/13: <\/b>ORCHKIDS SPRING CELEBRATION CONCERT<\/b><\/span><\/a>
<\/span>Exhibitions.<\/b><\/span> A century ago, Howard Street once bustled with department stores, showrooms, and specialty boutiques as the city\u2019s commercial district. And while many of those stalwarts have come and gone, this downtown hub has been reborn with a new creative energy. Along the Light Rail tracks, throughout the Bromo Arts District, dozens of galleries, music venues, theaters, and collectives have revitalized vacant buildings and converted the neighborhood into a safe haven for lovers of the arts. And twice a year, the best way to experience its resurgence is by roaming this remarkable row during the free Bromo Art Walk. <\/span><\/p>\n
<\/span>Festivals.<\/span> <\/b>Celebrate Frida Kahlon, the iconic Mexican painter, with a day of artistry, food, and family-friendly fun with local nonprofit Nuestras Raices. <\/span>Casa de la Cultura, 3403 Gough St. 5-9 p.m. Free\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n
<\/span>Festivals. <\/b><\/span>Founded in 1911 with the goal of beautifying the city, Flower Mart continues to pack a fragrant, petal-packed punch with flower-themed crafts and workshops, plenty of plants for sale, and favorite foods like the event\u2019s signature lemon stick. <\/span>Mount Vernon Place, 699 Washington Pl. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Free.\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n
<\/span>Festivals. <\/b><\/span>Calling all Jane Austen fans. For one full weekend, get transported to the author\u2019s cult-followed worlds with themed carriage rides, crafts, and food at Manor Mill in Monkton, including a Manor Mill Playhouse performance of \u201cThe Complete Jane Austen: Abridged.\u201d <\/span>Locations & times vary. $35-565.<\/i><\/p>\n
<\/span>Festivals. <\/b><\/span>Back for its seventh year, this collaborative community celebration of Asian arts and culture takes place throughout the month of May in Station North. An array of programming will take place across multiple venues throughout the neighborhood, examining its evolving identies as a Koreatown, arts district, and creative hub. <\/span>Locations & times vary. Free.\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n
<\/span>Exhibitions. <\/b><\/span>The American Visionary Art Museum presents Baltimore\u2019s most wacky, wonderful, DIY race that puts hand-made, human-powered contraptions to the test during a 15-mile sprint over land, water, sand, and mud, including AVAM\u2019s own 15-foot-tall \u201cpoodle,\u201d Fifi. <\/span>American Visionary Art Museum, 800 Key Hwy. 9:30 a.m. Free.<\/i><\/p>\n
<\/span>Classes & Lectures. <\/b><\/span>The Dred Scott Decision of 1857 lit fire to an already growing national crisis. In this afternoon lecture, local historian and Johns Hopkins University professor Martha Jones explores the conversation surrounding birthright citizenship and the 14th Amendment. <\/span>Maryland Center for History & Culture, 610 Park Ave. 2 p.m. Free.<\/i><\/p>\n
<\/span>Galas & Fundraisers. <\/b><\/span>Whether you\u2019re a hardcore comic fan or an everyday hero, come sporting your most heroic (or villainous) costumes to Creative Alliance\u2019s annual fundraiser, fit with a cocktail hour, seated dinner, dancing, and awards ceremony honoring Roz Cauthen and Tom Hall for their contributions to Baltimore Arts. <\/span>The Patterson at Creative Alliance, 3134 Eastern Ave. 8 p.m. $110.\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n
<\/b>Exhibitions.<\/span> <\/b>In contrast to today\u2019s constant flood of imagery, printmaking is a slower medium that requires thoughtful assembly to highlight voices and stories. In this collection of works by 12 artists, examine the concept of visibility through this medium. I<\/span>Galerie Myrtis, 2224 N. Charles St. Tues.-Sat. 2-6 p.m. Free.<\/i><\/p>\n
<\/span>Galas & Fundraisers. <\/b><\/span>Every year, the Baltimore Museum of Industry recognizes five extraordinary innovators working to uplift Baltimore\u2019s economy and social connection. This year\u2019s celebration includes hors d\u2019oeuvres, cocktails, live music, and a Stoop Storytelling performance by the honorees. <\/span>Baltimore Museum of Industry, 1415 Key Hwy. 5:30-8 p.m. $75-100.\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n
<\/span>Classes & Lectures.<\/span> <\/b>Baltimore Harbor Waterkeeper Alice Volpitta discusses 15 years of water -quality data from across the Baltimore Harbor watershed. Learn from Blue Water Baltimore and partners about the harbor\u2019s health and how we can restore it to vitality for safe recreation. <\/span>Institute for Marine and Environmental Technology, 701 E. Pratt St. 5-7:30 p.m. $30.\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n
<\/span>Music. <\/b><\/span>Stoop Productions presents this early-bird dance party at Remington\u2019s fan-favorite rock venue. Downstairs, bust a move to \u201990s hits with DJ Amsies, or head upstairs for \u201980s jams with DJ King Cole. <\/span>Ottobar, 2549 N. Howard St. 5 p.m. $23.23.\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n
<\/span>Festivals.<\/span> <\/b>This annual celebration of all things vinyl creates a crate-digging mecca for music lovers and collectors, featuring a colossal selection of records, memorabilia, and other recorded media, plus a full bar and DJ tunes at this Hampden brewery. <\/span>Union Craft Brewing, 1700 W. 41st St. Fri. 3-10 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $9-30.\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n
Festivals. <\/b><\/span>For one day only, get a behind-the-scenes sale at Cylburn Arboretum, with plants for purchase from their on-site nursery on Saturday, as well as food trucks and family-friendly activities like face painting. Just in time for Mother\u2019s Day, start the celebrations early with \u201cParty on the Porch,\u201d an adults-only fundraiser that includes drinks and live music. <\/span>Cylburn Arboretum, 4915 Greenspring Ave. Fri. 5-8 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Free-$65.87.\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n
<\/span>Exhibitions.<\/span> <\/b><\/span>In retrospective exhibition of\u00a0<\/span>The Future of Here:<\/i>\u00a0<\/span>A Glimpse of a River Culture to Come, <\/i>exhibited at the Peale museum in 2025, a collective of artists and researchers at Johns Hopkins University expands our imagination of the future of Jones Falls<\/span>. Area 405, 405 E. Oliver St. Thurs.-Sat. 1-4 p.m. Free.<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n
<\/span>Festivals. <\/b><\/span>It\u2019s been a few years since Remington became the most happening neighborhood<\/span>\u00a0 <\/span>in Baltimore. Join small business, local artists, and nonprofits for a day of multi-stage live music performances, local food trucks, and fun for the whole family. <\/span>Remington Ave. 12-9 p.m. Free.<\/i><\/p>\n
<\/span>Exhibitions. <\/b><\/span>In celebration of The Walters\u2019 <\/span>Douriean Fletcher: Jewelry of the Afrofuture<\/i><\/a> exhibition, enjoy a community screening of Marvel Studios\u2019 Black Panther<\/em> to see featured pieces on the big screen. <\/span>The Walters Art Museum, 600 N. Charles St. 1-4 p.m. Free.\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n
<\/span>Music.<\/span> <\/b>This is a Baltimore Symphony Orchestra concert not to miss. For one night only, kindergarten students through high-school seniors from over 70 Baltimore schools perform in a variety of ensembles including brass, string, and wind instruments, with light snacks and refreshments. <\/span>Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, 1212 Cathedral St. 6 p.m. Pay-what-you-wish.\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n