Looking for some cultural enrichment? How about an educational activity? Or maybe some musical appreciation? This weekend, Baltimore has it all.
From Lunar New Year celebrations to an exhibition about Baltimore’s iconic saltboxes, there’s something for everyone.
Check it all out in our weekend events roundup:
The Civic Pride of the Baltimore Saltbox, Thursday, Jan. 30, through Saturday, Feb. 1, Enoch Pratt Free Library, Central Branch. In this exhibition, view a photo collection of salt boxes across Baltimore City.
I Know About A Thousand Things, Friday, Jan. 31, 6 p.m., Bird in Hand Charles Village. Join Baltimore Fishbowl columnist Marion Winik and poet Naomi Shihab Nye as they discuss the book they co-edited “I Know About A Thousand Things,” featuring the writings of their late friend Ann Alejandro. Read more about the book in this Baltimore Writer’s Club interview, and about Alejandro in Winik’s Bohemian Rhapsody column, both on Baltimore Fishbowl.
Baltimore Bike Party, Friday, Jan. 31, 7 p.m., St. Mary’s Park. It’s game time! The theme of this Baltimore Bike Party event is “Sportsball.” Athletic attire is encouraged; just make sure to dress warm. The party will embark from St. Mary’s Park at 7 p.m. and ride throughout the city.
DeRay Davis, Friday, Jan. 31, doors open at 7 p.m., event starts at 8 p.m., Lyric Baltimore. Chicago-born and raised, comedian DeRay Davis will perform a stand-up show in Baltimore as part of his “Apologies in Advance” tour. This is a phone-free show and is for audiences age 18 and older.
Mike Stern Band, Friday, Jan. 31, through Sunday, Feb. 2, Keystone Korner. The Mike Stern Band, joined by Dennis Chambers and Gary Grainger, take the stage three nights in a row!
One Day You’ll See, Friday, Jan. 31, through March 14, Baltimore Jewelry Center. Object and image maker Laurel Fulton explores sight and perception in her new solo exhibition, “One Day You’ll See,” at the Baltimore Jewelry Center. Read more about it in this Baltimore Fishbowl article.
Lunar New Year Celebration, Saturday, Feb. 1, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., The Walters Art Museum. The Walters will celebrate the Year of the Snake this Lunar New Year, with art-making, tours, storytime, a photo booth, food and more.
Water’s Edge: Black Watermen of the Chesapeake, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., Reginald F. Lewis Museum. IMET invites the public to celebrate Black History Month in partnership with the Reginald F. Lewis Museum, celebrating African Americans and Labor with a film screening and panel discussion on Maryland’s Black watermen. This program will also commemorate the memory of Vincent Leggett, founder of the Blacks of the Chesapeake Foundation.
Lunar New Year Celebration: Year of the Snake, Saturday, Feb. 1, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., Peabody Heights Brewery. Peabody Heights Brewery and NAAAP Baltimore are joining forces to celebrate Lunar New Year! No admission charge, and a new beer release: SALAK – Snake Fruit Inspired Beer. There will be food by Ekiben, activities like a money tree, Snakes & Ladders, and paper chain snakes, and you can browse the wares of Asian-owned business vendors, and more!
George Colligan Trio, Saturday, Feb. 1, 7 p.m., An Die Musik. Maryland native and pianist George Colligan leads this trio, also comprising bassist Blake Meister and drummer Eric Kennedy.
Primary Trust, Sunday, Feb. 2 through Sunday, March 2, 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. performances, Everyman Theatre. This touching, thought-provoking new play, written by Eboni Booth and directed by Reginald L. Douglas, won a 2024 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and has been hailed as a New York Times Critic’s Pick.
A Ravel Anniversary, Sunday, Feb. 2, 3 p.m., Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall. The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra will perform pieces by French composer Maurice Ravel, in addition to other selections, led by conductor Robert Treviño. Violinist Karen Gomyo will also make an appearance.
Dover Quartet with Inon Barnatan, Sunday, Feb. 2, 5:30 p.m., Shriver Hall. The Grammy-nominated Dover Quartet returns to Shriver Hall, joined by star pianist Inon Barnatan.
Thank you for promoting Lunar New Year at Peabody Heights Brewery on February 1st. The brewery is partnering with NAAAP Baltimore and not the NAACP.
Thank you, Brian! Apologies for the error. The listing has been corrected.