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Exhibition | Unidos En El Arte

Celebrate Caribbean and Latine/x talent with this exhibition where the vibrant pulse of Baltimore’s creative spirit meets the rich tapestry of Hispanic culture. Each artwork not only reflects the unique perspectives and experiences of Baltimore’s diverse communities but also celebrates the broader cultural influences that shape our city. Join us in honoring the burgeoning talent of the artists, whose work enriches our understanding of heritage, identity, and artistic determination. This is an initiative to uplift the deep-rooted traditions and the contemporary voices that contribute to the ever-evolving cultural landscape of Baltimore.

Walk On By: Baltimore-Rotterdam Exhibition & Artist Exchange

Creative Alliance, TENT Rotterdam, and Baltimore-Rotterdam Sister City Committee, present Walk On By: an exhibition and a cultural exchange that connects Black artists, their diverse experiences, and artwork, across the Atlantic. Explore the Black Atlantic through the diverse stories of local artists in the historical port cities of Baltimore and Rotterdam, through exhibitions in both countries and an exchange program.

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2nd Annual Charm City Burlesque & Variety Festival

The 2nd Annual Charm City Burlesque and Variety Festival runs Friday September 27 through Saturday September 28, 2024 at Baltimore’s Creative Alliance, home to some of Baltimore’s first burlesque and variety shows. Burlesque is many things. It is sexy. It is sly. It is seductive. It shines a light on the morals and foibles of modern life and mocks them openly. In Baltimore, Burlesque is all of those things, and it is also unabashedly weird, strange, dark, funny, and a little bit twisted. Baltimore’s burlesque and variety stages have always welcomed the different and the avant-garde. Baltimore marvels in the filthy, the strange, the strangely beautiful, and the sometimes questionable and it makes it its own. The Charm City Burlesque & Variety Festival celebrates all.

Shimmy & Strut w/ Naimah

Let's get Ssssslinky! This fun and sassy workshop is for burlesque performers who want to explore belly dance movement. Spice up your act with thunderous shimmies, ooey gooey undulations, eye-popping isolations, and more. This class is designed to pull you out of your comfort zone and bring forth an all-new level of self-confidence with emphasis on style, grace, stage presence, and properly executed dance technique along with muscle control. This class also includes a brief discussion on similarities between the two art forms. The objective is to combine the snaky movements of belly dance with theatrical elements of burlesque to create movement that is visually stunning and impactful.

Hosting Diverse Audiences w/ Mx. Eden

Ladies and gentlemen..." *yikes* we're already off to a bad start. Burlesque audiences are just as diverse as the world we live in. And it's a host's job to make every attendee of every race, gender, and body size feel welcome. In this workshop, we'll discuss gender-neutral greetings and other inclusive language every host should have in their vocabulary. This workshop is open to seasoned hosts looking to brush up their skills, performers hoping to step into the role of host, and producers who want to curate more identity-affirming shows.

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Community Yoga w/ Free Baltimore Yoga

Free Baltimore Yoga is a safe space grounded in community movement. Our sessions aim to be accessible trauma-informed, nervous- system -focused, and breath- centered. Class from May through October will take place outside in Patterson Park! All ages!

Dance Like a Diva w/ GiGi Holliday

Step into the spotlight and unleash your inner burlesque star as you learn the art of commanding the stage and owning it like a true diva. This class is designed to teach you the essential elements that elevate a burlesque performance, combining charisma, confidence, and attitude to leave a lasting impression on your audience. In this class, you'll be guided through a 2-4 minute routine that covers aspects of a burlesque star performance. From learning choreography that complements your style to mastering the art of costume removal with flair, you'll acquire the skills and stage presence to captivate any audience.

Makeup Tips & Tutorial w/ Kit Valentine

Want to improve your makeup skills, learn something new, or just try something different? Learn from a master. Drag Queen Kit Valentine, the current reigning Miss Western Maryland, will show you the art of contouring, brow definition, achieving a dramatic look for the eyes, and more!

Introduction to Watercolor Painting w/ Bunny Blu333

Splash into Bunny Blu's distinctive and engaging approach to watercolor painting by incorporating the use of natural dyes with accessible watercolor techniques. Learn how colors can work with each other interchangeably and how to make a gradient of shades from one color, plus several different brushing techniques. This workshop is all about setting you up for success with fundamental tools and skills to set you on the path to long-term practice and learning!

Beyond the Basics: Burlesque Costuming for All Levels w/ Bebe Bardeaux

Learn the art of creating stage-ready costumes that enhance your performance and captivate your audience! From corsets and feathers to rhinestones and appliques, discover how to craft costume "regalia" that tells a story and elevates your burlesque, drag, and other performance art to new heights. We'll cover beginner and intermediate sewing techniques for burlesque, but no prior sewing experience is necessary. Whether you're just starting or looking to refine your skills, this class offers practical tips and creative inspiration to help you shine on stage.

Queer Climate Cabaret: Writing with the Elements: A Generative Workshop

Burgeoning climate activists and seasoned environmental writers alike may wonder where to begin when faced with the mammoth task of tackling climate change through writing. In this generative workshop, queer author and performance artist Jacob Budenz will provide resources, space, and time to write with the elements, sharing tips on weaving climate activism into creative writing, making the political personal and the personal political, and creatively engaging with the existential threats to the natural world with an eye toward hope and connection. Located in the gardens of the Ivy Bookshop, Writing with the Elements will immerse participants in climate writing alongside the elements they wish to protect, offering participants the opportunity to share their writing around a fire at the workshop's culmination.

Art To Dine For 2024: Wings & Things

Oletha DeVane is a way finder and a storyteller. Over the last five decades, as she has traveled in Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean, she has been inspired by the stories and characters she encounters, bringing the unexpected to light, while finding new nuances in the old and familiar. Her aesthetic impulses are driven by what critic and curator Angela Carroll describes as “anticolonial liberation efforts, Juneteenth, the legacy of her father, and humanity’s tireless existentialism.” Join her for an intimate artist talk as she shares stories from her life as a traveler, artist, and activist. Enjoy a feast of chicken wings while you bask in the presence of this legendary artist!

Art To Dine For 2024: BmoreArt | City of Artists Salon

Ed and Ann Berlin host a literary and arts salon in their home centered on the book City of Artists, BmoreArt's first full-length book, featuring 220 pages of personal reflections from leading writers alongside portfolios from Baltimore city’s most celebrated visual artists. Enjoy a drink and small bites among Ed and Ann's collection of 20th Century art and design, as sparkling discussion unfolds with some of the artists and writers from the book, as well as Rachel Castedo, the designer of the book. You'll leave with a copy of City of Artists to take home.

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Art for the Self: Creatively Manage Your Well-Being

Led by Zoë Lintzeris, a Baltimore-based visual artist and certified Arts in Health Specialist, this session will improve your sense of well-being and focus, while calming the mind and restoring energy. This is part of a class series comprising monthly workshops that each touch on a different theme exploring wellness and connection.

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Rancho Aparte: Colombian Chirimía Music

Rancho Aparte was founded by charismatic singer/composer Dino Manuelle, together with a group of musician friends, to take the chirimía sound beyond Chocó, bringing the music to national and international audiences. Today the group consists of Dino Manuelle (vocals), Dyam Palacios and Emer Davila (chimiria), Fredy Cañandas (euphonium), Rodian Rivas (percussion), Rodolfo Romaña (percussion), and Ronal Campaña (cymbals). The group takes its name from a local slang phrase, “hacer rancho aparte,” which roughly translates as “to set up on one’s own”—reflecting their desire to put their own stamp on this music while preserving and respecting its complicated legacy. Live, Rancho Aparte is a first-tier party band, drawing on not only traditional music, but also on all the music they grew up listening to, embracing the swagger and dynamism of salsa, hip hop, and reggaeton in an omnivorous sound they call “funky punk chirimía.”

Home Ec for Grownups: Sew Fabulous!

Step into a world of creativity, practicality, and HOMEMAKING/SURVIVAL SKILLS in this adults-only monthly workshop. In the Home Ec experience you *wish* you'd had, explore traditional homemaking with a sprinkling of badassery. From stamps to mending to DIY decor, this workshop offers a unique opportunity to hone your home skills for WHATEVER the future of late-stage capitalism may bring. Loom large in this stitchin' workshop, where needles and machines open the door to a new landscape of sustainability, fashion, and these-ain't-your-grandma's-sewing-patterns. No experience necessary, Bring Your Own Thimble!

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BmoreTrivia Night

Join BmoreTrivia in the Marquee Lounge to test your knowledge of everything! Featuring four riveting rounds of general trivia + final questions and the ultimate prize for the winning team: bragging rights (but also real prizes, too)! Follow us on Instagram @bmoretrivia for hints, updates, & ways to earn bonus points! The bar opens at 6pm, seating is first come, first serve. Trivia starts at 7:30pm! Let’s have some fun!

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Writing Flash Narratives w/ Kerry Graham

The secret to writing resonant flash is knowing what to keep and what to cut. In this series, learn the process of writing flash through textual analysis, discussion, and expert guidance. Get your write on with generative exercises and build those narrative know-hows while learning to say oh-so-much in oh-so-few words.

Painted Screens: A Baltimore Folk Art

Painted screens are a unique Baltimore folk art. This workshop will include a short film on the history of the painted screen and the early painted screen artists, a demonstration of the painted screen technique, and painting a small screen. Multiple painting options will be available.

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Chocolate Covered Rocky Horror

Come up to the lab, and see what's on the slab with a live shadow cast performance of cult classic Rocky Horror Picture Show, featuring innovative choreography and crowd participation. Costumes encouraged! Since 2015, Chocolate Covered Rocky Horror has been a tribute to the queer experience while showcasing and exposing minorities to liberating art forms.

Fireside Spirits: Fall-Inspired Cocktails & Mocktails

Celebrate the crisp autumn evenings by learning to craft fall-inspired herbal cocktails and mocktails. Blend, shake, and stir unique concoctions perfect for cozy nights by the fire. Discover how to integrate fall herbs and spices into your drinks, enhancing both flavor and health benefits. Led by an educational and clinical herbalist, you'll explore the therapeutic properties of various autumnal herbs. All ingredients are provided – just bring your curiosity and eagerness to learn. Join us for an evening of herbal craftsmanship, warm flavors, and fall celebration.

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