Check out Baltimore’s literary scene, watch classic baseball movies, see an art exhibit that celebrates local heroes, go to a hip-hop concert, or learn some new dance moves.
Ongoing: CityLit Festival
Celebrate Baltimore’s literary scene at the 22nd annual CityLit Festival. This year’s theme is “Our Stories Give Light to Our Future.” Poetry events take place on Friday from 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Baltimore Unity Hall, 1505 Eutaw Place, and Red Emma’s, 13128 Greenmount Ave. Head to the Lord Baltimore Hotel, 20 W. Baltimore St., from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday to enjoy workshops, a critique session, panels about AI, being seen and more. Guests include Maryland’s Poet Laureate Lady Brion, Rudy Francisco, Bernice L. McFadden, Dan Fesperman and more. The event is free. citylitproject.org
Friday and Saturday
Ongoing: Opening Day at the Movies
Get ready for baseball season by watching classic baseball films at Opening Day at the Movies at the Parkway Theatre, 5 W. North Ave.. See great sports movies like “The Natural (1984),” “Field of Dreams (1989),” “A League of Their Own (1992),” “42 (2013)” and more. Go to a panel discussion or watch the Orioles play away games. General admission is $14.50 for adults and $9.50 for children. parkway.mdfilmfest.com/opening-day-at-the-movies
Friday-Saturday
Ongoing: Baltimore Heroes
Be sure to catch an exhibit celebrating local unsung heroes at “Baltimore Heroes from Belair-Edison and Johnston Square” at the Baltimore Museum of Art, 10 Art Museum Drive. Artist Mary Jo Messenger conveys the selflessness and inspirational people who do so much for their communities. Dates and hours are Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Thursday 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Admission is free. artbma.org/exhibition/baltimore-heroes-from-belair-edison-and-johnston-square
Through Sunday
Friday: Mary J. Blige
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Mary J. Blige returns to Baltimore with her For My Fans Tour.
Mary J. Blige, the queen of hip-hop soul, brings her “For My Fans” Tour to the CFG Bank Arena, 201 W. Baltimore St. The Grammy and Emmy award-winning artist is known for such hits as “Family Affair,” “Real Love” and “My Life.” Tickets start at $76. cfgbankarena.com/events
Friday 7 p.m.
Friday: Country Dance Night
Bring your cowboy or cowgirl boots and learn how to two-step, line dance and all kinds of dance moves at The Baltimore Hayride Country Dance Night at Old Line Spirits, 200 South Janney St. D.T. Huber and Whale Show will perform and Z Smith will give dancing lessons. Tickets cost $15. tickettailor.com/events/dthuberandwhaleshowbaltimorehayride/1570207
Friday 6:45 p.m.
