March is here, and that means it’s Women’s History Month. This weekend brings the lead-up to International Women’s Day on Monday. Fittingly, there are plenty of (virtual) musical performances and art exhibitions this weekend featuring the work of women. Plus, BMI’s big event goes virtual, and a dog doc that raises funds for BARCS:
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.
STRAY opening weekend fundraiser for BARCS: March 5-7, virtual. The SNF Parkway Theatre presents a documentary that explores living on the street through the eyes of three stray dogs. A portion of the proceeds supports Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS).
History of the Edgar Allan Poe House: 1 p.m. on Friday, March 5. Poe House Director Enrica Jang discusses the history of the N. Amity Street and the author. It’s the latest in a series of virtual events presented by The Baltimore Architecture Foundation, Baltimore Heritage and Doors Open Baltimore.
Sci-Fi Friday: 7 p.m. on Friday, March 5. The Maryland Science Center presents a virtual screening of “Guardians of the Galaxy,” complete with a science activity and themed cocktail.
Love Groove Festival presents Women Artists’ Showcase: 8 p.m. on Friday, March 5. The music festival presents a virtual performance of eight women musicians, plus an all-woman house band. The Women’s History Month event is raising money for the The Johns Hopkins Avon Foundation Breast Center.
“we make do // wit wat we got” and “Draped in Dark“: 1-7 p.m. on Saturday, March 6, at Eubie Blake National Jazz Institute and Cultural Center. It’s the opening for a new art Necessary Tomorrows founder Sharayna Ashanti Christmas curates two art exhibitions, presented as “a testament to the power of the Black communal experience.”
The BMI Bull & Oyster Roast: 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 6, virtual. The Baltimore Museum of Industry event celebrates the oyster, with cooking demos, a farm tour and storytelling, hosted by WYPR’s Tom Hall.
Running Into Purpose: 2:30-5 p.m. on Sunday March 7, at Lake Montebello. In honor of International Women’s Day on Monday, Empowered W.A.P. holds a 5K.
Beau Soir Ensemble: 7 p.m. on Sunday, March 7, virtual. An Die Musik Live! presents a streaming concert from the chamber music trio featuring viola, flute and harp.
Hello Stephen,
Thank you for including Beau Soir Ensemble in your weekend picks.
Best.
Henry
I would like to know when banks are going to open for full service indoors,bars and strip clubs can open i think banks are a lot safer.