It’s an exciting weekend, Baltimore!
Charm City is once again hosting the CIAA Men’s & Women’s Basketball Championships, where basketball teams from historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) will compete against one another.
Over in nearby Ellicott City, residents will celebrate Mardi Gras with their own flair.
This weekend also marks the start of Women’s History Month, with Baltimore’s MedChi hosting a symposium on women in medicine.
There’s plenty to see and do, so check it all out in our weekend events roundup:
KRS-One, Thursday, Feb. 27, doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m., Baltimore Soundstage. KRS-One is stopping by Soundstage with special guests Eze Jackson, Ullnevano feat. God Sense, Sistah Dee, Kudo Nyc and DJ Excel.
Hittin’ with the Youngins, Thursday, Feb. 27, An Die Musik. Talented young musicians will have the opportunity to perform alongside musical veterans. This event will include one student composer and performances by a Peabody Jazz faculty member.
CIAA Men’s & Women’s Basketball Championships, Thursday, Feb. 27, through Saturday, March 1, CFG Bank Arena. Celebrate collegiate basketball teams during weekend-long festivities and competitions in Baltimore.
The Lion King, Thursday, Feb. 27, through Sunday, March 2, Hippodrome Theatre. The majestic creatures of the Pride Lands are visiting Baltimore as they share the story of Disney’s “The Lion King” musical live on stage. See Simba, Timon, Pumba, and all your other favorite characters be brought to life with the help of puppetry.
Women’s History Month Symposium, Saturday, March 1, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., MedChi’s Historic Osler Hall, 1211 Cathedral St. Hear from speakers including Dr. Anne Banfield, and OB/GYN; Nicole Diehlmann, an architectural historian; and Meg Fairfax Fielding, who will talk about the history of women in medicine. Tickets are $10 per person and will help preserve MedChi’s archives.
Build a Neighborhood, Saturday, March 1, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Walters Art Museum. Use art materials to design and build your ideal neighborhood.
One Helluva Party: CIAA Weekend, Saturday, March 1, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., Baltimore Soundstage. Badu Ventures presents One Helluva CIAA Party, featuring DJ Setfire and DJ Mitt. For free admission before 11 p.m., be sure to RSVP.
Mardi Gras on Main, Saturday, March 1, all day, Main Street, Ellicott City. Bring the whole ‘krewe’ and celebrate the spirit of Mardi Gras! Enjoy strolling zydeco music, a scavenger hunts, and specials in stores all throughout Main Street in Old Ellicott City!
Ali Siddiq, Saturday, March 1, Lyric Baltimore. Houston stand-up comedian and public speaker Ali Siddiq will take the stage. Siddiq’s stand-up can be traced back to his time while incarcerated. Since then, he has released several comedy specials on YouTube, EPIX, and Comedy Central.
Marcus Johnson & Friends, Saturday, March 1, and Sunday, March 2, Keystone Korner. Keyboardist and bandleader Marcus Johnson will perform with Bryan Mills on saxophone,
Antone “Chooky” Caldwell on bass, Chris “Biscuit” Bynum on drums, and more friends.
Relaunch CLC West Worship Service, Sunday, March 2, 2025, 12:30 p.m., ongoing weekly, Carver Vocational Technical High School. Join Christian Liberty Church (CLC) for their West Baltimore Relaunch. Theme: Nehemiah 2:18 – “Let Us Rise and Build!”
Baltimore Symphony Musicians & Friends, Sunday, March 2, 3:30 p.m., Second Presbyterian Church. Join Community Concerts at Second for CC2nd Chamber: Farrenc & Clarke, a free afternoon performance featuring members of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra.
For The R&B Lovers: CIAA Weekend, Sunday, March 2, 4 p.m., Baltimore Soundstage. R&B lovers, stop by Baltimore Soundstage for an all-R&B afternoon, featuring live performances, audience requests, and R&B trivia.
Youth Orchestra Concert, Sunday, March 2, 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall. Get ready to be in awe of the talent of more than 400 young Maryland musicians as they take the stage in this Baltimore Symphony Youth Orchestra performance.
Modi, Sunday, March 2, doors open at 6 p.m., event starts at 7 p.m., Lyric Baltimore. Stand-up comedian Modi immigrated from Israel to the United States with his family when he was 7 years old. As an adult, he made the career switch from investment banker to stand-up comedian following an open mic night. His debut special, “Know Your Audience,” was released in 2024.
Find more upcoming events in our March Events roundup.
