Spring arrives this weekend, and the calendar is picking up with events. Annual favorites like the CityLit Festival and Baltimore Bach Marathon are adapting for virtual format. Plus, explore history from the War of 1812 to the 1970s, and the work of Baltimore artists. Full lineup:
Artist Talk: Hoesy Corona: 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 18, virtual. The Walters Art Museum presents the Baltimore-based emerging and uncategorized artist in conversation with Lexie Mountain about his work and practice. And there will be references to the Walters collection, as he compares contemporary artist residencies to the experience of court painters.
Mermaids & Promenades: Schaefer and the Cultural Redevelopment of Baltimore: 1 p.m. on Friday, March 19, virtual. Rutgers history professor Mary Rizzo revisits lesser known moments of Mayor William Donald Schaefer’s tenure as mayor, keying on how he sought to present the quirky, charming image of Baltimore to visitors. It’s the latest in the Virtual Histories series from Baltimore Architecture Foundation and Baltimore Heritage.
Sci-Fi Friday: 7 p.m. on Friday, March 19, virtual. The Maryland Science Center’s virtual film series screens Annihilation, the 2018 film starring Natalie Portman and Jennifer Jason Leigh. Pair it with an activity and a themed cocktail.
CityLit Festival: A Virtual Celebration of the Literary Arts: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., virtual. Amid a month of activities for the annual writer’s festival, CityLit Project and Enoch Pratt Free Library present a daylong series of panels, critiques and talk of the craft. Topics include poetry, young adult literature, the changing dynamics of story structure and the “State” of Baltimore.
Women of the Chesapeake Campaign: 2-3 p.m. on Saturday, March 20, virtual. Fort McHenry National Monument & Historic Shrine explores the women who experienced the War of 1812 in the region, from the burning of the White House to the bombs bursting in air that gave proof through the night…you know the rest.
Tracy Lambros: Transcend: 4-6 p.m. on Saturday, March 20, virtual. The virtual opening reception kicks off a new exhibit by the Baltimore artist, with 30 oil paintings inspired by the natural surroundings at Hoopers Island, the Blackwater Wildlife Refuge, and the Chesapeake Bay Region.
Akua Allrich & The Tribe: A Beautiful Disruption: 8 p.m. on Saturday, March 20, virtual. The Creative Alliance and Greater Baltimore Urban League present a concert that explores “The Genius Of Black Women in Music.” It features Allrich and her group performing songs from Nina Simone, Miriam Makeba, Roberta Flack, Abbey Lincoln, Alice Coltrane and their own work.
The 45th Annual Bach Marathon: 1 p.m. on Sunday, March 21, virtual. Music at St. David’s keeps the Baltimore tradition alive with a virtual event celebrating the master of modern music. Performances will include pieces written for voice, chamber groups and organ. It closes out with the Lenten classic St. John’s Passion.
Alison Crockett Celebrates Women’s History Month: 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 21 streaming. An die Musik Live! presents a virtual concert with the D.C.-based vocalist performing classic jazz tunes and her own composition.
ellen cherry presents: Recovering Eurydice: Through March 31, virtual. The Baltimore singer-songwriter presents a 40-minute concert, accessible to watch after buying an online ticket. It’s in honor of the eighth anniversary of a car crash cherry experienced in 2013 while on tour in Texas, and the concert’s songs are written in response to the event.
Baltimore Record Bazaar’s Early Spring Show: Baltimore Record Bazaar is kicking off its 5th season with a bazaar event from 11a.m.-5p.m. on Sunday, March 21 at Peabody Heights Brewery. Admission is free and includes 20 vendors with vinyl, tapes, CDs, stereos, music memorabilia and more. There will also be craft beer, food and music from live DJs to enjoy.
Hello Stephen,
Thank you for including the Alison Crockett concert in your weekend picks.
Best.
Henry