The first Friday of the month, and it’s May. It’s a chance to get out and take a gallery walk, and see the opening of new exhibits and productions for spring. Plus, meet local makers at a pair of pop-up events and tune in for an evening of laughs with Single Carrot. But above all else, call your mother. Here’s a look at the weekend events calendar:
Pride of Baltimore II in Havre de Grace: May 7-9 at Frank J. Hutchins Memorial Park, Havre de Grace. The Baltimore clipper is setting sail to the north as she traverses the Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail. Head to Harford for a weekend of activities, including living history and coffee with the crew.
Station North Shines: A ‘Light’ Art Walk Launch: 5-8 p.m. on Friday, May 7. A series of art walks are debuting for a new season in the Station North Arts District. Check out a pop-up exhibition at the YNot Lot called “Shine in the Dark,” the opening of “United,” an exhibit by Shani Richards at the Baltimore Jewelry Center, a window tour of the Asia North exhibition and a screening at Blue Light Junction.
Highlandtown First Friday Art Walk: 4-7 p.m. on Friday, May 7. The Southeast Baltimore neighborhood’s galleries and businesses are open for tours, pop-ups, food, drinks and more. This month, check out an outdoor pop-up installation from Lilia Torres at Creative Alliance.
Truth or Dare: An Electronic Eleganza and Cocktail Competition: 7 p.m. on Friday, May 7, virtual. Single Carrot Theatre hosts an evening of “truth or dare” from performers of the local theatre company, while mixologists offer lessons on making cocktails.
Ilana Harris-Babou and Miranda Javid Screening: 6-8 p.m. on Friday, May 7 at BmoreArt’s Connect + Collect Gallery. Head to the Charles Village gallery for the opening reception of a digital exhibition that screens in the window. Curated by Alex Ebstein, it’s a partnership with Goucher College’s Visual Artist in Residence Program.
“Serious Adverse Effects”: May 7-23 at Motor House. Rapid Lemon Productions presents the premiere of a play about a scientist seeking a cure for a rare disease, and forgiveness.
Maryland Makers Market: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday, May 8. Artist Clara Bowe hosts a pop-up at her Federal Hill home with five local artists. They’re all women, self-taught and have a variety of goods for sale. Bowe will present hand-sewn tapestries of Central Park and the Emerald Necklace park system in Boston.
Finding the Wonder (and Telling Your Story): 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 8, virtual. Enoch Pratt Free Library presents author Matthew Swanson and illustrator Robbi Behr. They’ll talk about their book, “Everywhere, Wonder,” as well as topics like appreciating the world around you, writing from observation and collaborating on a book.
Thalea Quartet Live: 12 & 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 8, at Fadensonnen Beer Garden. The chamber music group performs in Old Goucher, with a program that includes works by Paola Prestini and Florence Price.
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Pop-Up: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on May 8-9 at Whitehall Market. Throughout May, Charm City Night Market presents pop-up events at the Hampden market with four artists and makers each week. This weekend, catch Priya Means Love, Alcott + Malone, CRWNLEAK and Live to Inspire.
Maija and the Wayne Wilentz Trio: 7 p.m. on Sunday, May 9 at An Die Musik Live. Wilentz, a veteran of R&B legends like The Shirelles and The Marvelettes, leads a combo in a program of Brazilian music, with vocals from the DMV’s Maija Rejman.
Thank you for including Maija and the Wayne Wilentz Trio Mather’s Day concert in your column.