If you didn’t get a chance to celebrate Earth Day this week, you have more chances ahead to enjoy the great outdoors, from a earth-themed bike party to outdoor festivals.
There are also some fun opportunities for cultural enrichment, including percussion performances by Stomp, a conversation about the history of Mount Vernon, a poetry reading, and more.
Check it all out in this weekend’s roundup:
Brown v. Board of Education, Thursday, April 25, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture. The Reginald F. Lewis Museum, in partnership with the Thurgood Marshall Center for Service and Heritage in Washington D.C., is celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Brown v. Board of Education decision, which in 1954 declared school segregation unconstitutional. Thursday’s event at the Baltimore museum will focus on “The Early Years of Thurgood Marshall, a Social Justice Icon.”
Miss Holmes, Thursday, April 25, through Sunday, April 28, Fells Point Corner Theatre. In this gender-swapped reimagining of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s detective duo Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson, “Miss Holmes” features Miss Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Dorothy Watson’s latest case. Opening night is Friday, though there is a special “pay-what-you-can” night on Thursday. The production runs through May 19. Read more in this Baltimore Fishbowl article.
Planeteers Bike Party, Friday, April 26, 7 p.m., St. Mary’s Park. This weekend, the Baltimore Bike Party is riding for planet Earth (a fitting tribute after Earth Day earlier this week). There will be an after party at Charm City Meadworks.
Jurassic Party, Friday, April 26, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., Maryland Science Center. Visit the dinosaur exhibit, participate in dinosaur-themed games and science challenges, grab some local food and drinks, and more.
Stomp, Friday, April 26, and Saturday, April 27, Hippodrome Theatre. The eight-member Stomp troupe will bring their percussion performance to Baltimore. The group uses uncoventional percussion instruments, like matchboxes, wooden poles, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters, hubcaps, tractor tire inner tubes, and paint cans. The exciting show will reverberate throughout the Hippodrome Theatre.
I Love SoBo Day, Saturday, April 27, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Baltimore Museum of Industry. Celebrate all things South Baltimore during the 3rd annual I Love SoBo Day, featuring a morning workout, photo show and contest, scavenger hunt, interactive storytime, sailboat rides, vendors, and more. This outdoor event will be held rain or shine.
See Beyond Festival, Saturday, April 27, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Maryland School for the Blind. Learn about the experiences of low vision and blind people through activities like blind sports, blind taste testing, and more. There will also be a sensory-friendly hour from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Union Dog Show, Saturday, April 27, 12 p.m., Union Craft Brewing. It’s all paws on deck for a dog show at Union Craft Brewing. Prizes will be doled out for a range of categories, including “Best Underbite,” “Waggiest Tail,” and “Fastest Eater,” among others.
Mount Vernon History, Sunday, April 28, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., Walters Art Museum. Learn about the history of Mount Vernon, and connections between the neighborhood’s artistic, business, and social circles. CCBC professor Michelle D. Wright will moderate this conversation with Walters postdoctoral curatorial fellow Kristen Nassif and UMBC professor Dr. Kate Drabinski.
Joshua Ringel Memorial Poetry Reading, Sunday, April 28, 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., Baltimore Museum of Art. This poetry reading will memorialize Joshua Ringel, a Center for Talented Youth alumnus, as well as honor his parents Mel and Barbara. The reading will feature poet Richard Blanco, a recent recipient of the National Humanities Medal, who previously read at the second inauguration of former President Barack Obama. This event is free but registration is preferred.
