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Arts and Museums
The Walters Art Museum — 600 N. Charles St. 410-547-9000, http://www.thewalters.org.
• Drop-In Art Activities: Nature Escape, every Saturday and Sunday in June, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.. Experiment with natural materials to create beautiful artwork with an emphasis on a healthy planet, including painted panoramas, tree sculptures, collages and nature rubbings. June 4–5 is Painted Panoramas, June 11–12 is As Lovely as a Tree, June 18–19 is Close Up Collage and June 25–26 is Leaves and Bark. Free.
Baltimore Clayworks — 5707 Smith Ave. 410-578-1919. http://www.baltimoreclayworks.org
• Seconds Sale Preview Party and Hot Pots, June 3, 6-9 p.m. Light fare, desserts and wine while you shop for ceramics made by professional artists. $20 member, $25 non-member.
• Seconds Sale Continues, June 4, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and June 5, noon-3 p.m. Box sale, 4-5 p.m. Free.
• Realistic Perfection — The Making of Oriental Ceramic Art, through June 4.
• Setting Sail: Drawings of the Sea from the Walters' Collection, June 18–Sept. 11 featuring drawings, paintings, and prints of ships, sailors and the sea from the permanent collection of the Walters. Free.
• Lunch and Learn: Oriental Ceramic Art, June 2, 12:15–1:15 p.m. Free.
The Baltimore Museum of Art — 10 Art Museum Drive hosts Drop-In Art Activities, Family Art Center, every Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. 443-573-1870 or artbma.org. General admission is free.
School 33 Art Center — 1427 Light St. hosts an exhibition, "I Know You're Looking, But What Do You See?" through June 17. Gallery open Wednesdays through Saturdays, noon-6 p.m. Free. 443-263-4350 or http://www.school33.org.
Bromo Seltzer Arts Tower — 21 S. Eutaw St., presents an open studio day, June 2, 6-9 p.m., for original artwork, performances and tours, 1-5 p.m. Meet the artists, see their studios, and buy artwork directly from artists. At 2 p.m., Unexpected Theater presents short plays and monologues in the Studio 11 Theater. 410-752-8632 or http://www.bromoseltzerartstower.com.
The Antreasian Gallery —1111 W. 36th St. hosts "Through Women's Eyes," through June 5. 410-235-4420.
Hamilton Arts Collective — 5502 Harford Road hosts Opening of Love Made Materials by Liz Swanson, June 3, 5.-9 p.m., to share her wearable art. Also see work from featured member artist Jude Asher. 410-444-4272 or info@hamiltonarts.org.
Benefits
The Great Prostate Cancer Challenge — 5K/1 Mile Fun Walk to benefit Zero (The Project to End Prostate Cancer), Sept. 25, 8:30 a.m., Towson University, Johnny Unitas Stadium. $30 in advance, $35 race day. http://www.gpccbaltimore.com.
Cash Bash — to benefit Believe In Tomorrow Children's Foundation, Bay Café, 2809 Boston St., June 9, 6-10 p.m. One in 38 chances to win cash prizes. $100 ticket includes bar specials, light fare and a one-in-225 chance to win $10,000 cash. You do not have to be present to win. Kate Sachs, 410-744-1032 to reserve your ticket.
Community
A Day to Play — Neighborhood Softball Tournament, Roland Park Country School, June 11, 3-7 p.m. hosted by the GHCC. For $250 you can enter your own team of up to 15 players. Package includes entry into round-robin games, team t-shirts, and water bottles. Also, food, kids activities, music, and entertainment. Katie McNeely, 410-261-3507 or kmcneely@greaterhomewood.org.
Second Saturdays in Station North — Eleven venues, all within 4 blocks of Charles Street and North Avenue will feature free events throughout the day including art exhibitions, live music performances, theatrical performance, theater class, improve performance, open mike and more. 410-962-7075, info@stationnorth.org or http://www.stationnorth.org.
Farmers' Market — Baltimore Museum of Industry, 1415 Key Highway, Saturdays, through Oct. 8, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. 410-727-4808 or: http://www.thebmi.org.
Antique Car Show — sponsored by the Chesapeake Region of the Antique Automobile Club of America, held at B&O Railroad Museum, 901 W. Pratt St., parking lot, June 26, noon-4 p.m. Free. http://www.aaca.org/chesapeake and http://www.borail.org.
Concerts and Theater
Minas — 815 W. 36th St., Hampden hosts Minas Konsolas Interactions, June 4 through Aug. 28. Opening recepton, June 4, 6-9 p.m. 410-732-4258 or http://www.minasgalleryandboutique.com.
Sex. Art. Rock 'n' Roll. — sponsored by Planned Parenthood of Maryland, Area 405: 405 Oliver St., June 11, 9 p.m.-midnight. $10. Musical performances by the Degenerettes, War on Women, and the Shondes. Burlesque performances by Gilded Lily Burlesque and Sticky Buns Burlesque. Food and beverages available for sale. http://www.plannedparenthood.org/maryland/events-28627.htm or 410-576-2165.
Centerstage — 700 N. Calvert St., presents Stoop Summer Live Radio Show: The Stoop says "I Do!" Stories of Holy and Unholy Matrimony, June 9, 10 and 11, 7 p.m. Cocktails and live music from The Bellevederes; 8 p.m. Show. $20. 410-332-0033 or http://www.centerstage.org/Calendar/Special-Engagements/Stoop-Storytelling-Series.aspx.
Theatre Project — 45 W. Preston St. 410-539-3091 or http://www.theatreproject.org.
• Drew the Dramatic Fool presents "What the Fool?!?", June 3-4, 8 p.m. and June 5, 3 p.m. $20 general; $15 seniors, artists, and military and $10 students. 410-752-8558 or missiontix.com.
• Deep Vision Dance Company presents "Deep Vision," June 10-11, 8 p.m.
Education
Loyola University Maryland — 4501 N. Charles St. 410-617-2412 or http://www.loyola.edu, presents Graduate Programs in Kodaly Music Education Workshops, Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. A day of music making, food, networking, and teaching ideas. Free. 410-617-5020 or graduate@loyola.edu.
Village Learning Place — 2521 St. Paul St. 410-235-2210 or vlpnews@villagelearningplace.org.
• Senior Tea: Dance and BMore:Pilates andyoga for seniors, June 14, 11 a.m.-noon.
• Tots Tuesdays Storytimes, June 7, June 21, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Health and Support
One Day At A Time Al-Anon meetings — Monday evenings, 7-8 p.m., second floor of the Hampden Family Center, 1104 W. 36th St. 202-488-5629 or jcosper@umc-gbcs.org.
Lupus Support Group — Good Samaritan Hospital, 5601 Loch Raven Blvd., second Saturdays, 10 a.m. http://www.tinyurl.com/lupusgrps, 1-888-349-1167 or info@lupusdmv.org.
Camp Superkids — sponsored by Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, a residential week-long camp for children with asthma, held at Summit Grove Camp, New Freedom, Pa., July 17-22, featuring activities and sports to safely participate in while managing your asthma. $400. http://www.hopkinsbayview.org/campsuperkids or Ceal Curry, 410-550-0374 or Heather Dougherty, 717-578-0465.
Libraries
Central Library — 400 Cathedral St., Meyerhoff Children's Garden. 410-396-5402.
• Aquarium on Wheels Presents: Pirates of the Chesapeake Bay, June 27, 1 p.m.
• The Roots of Jazz Baltimore, a multimedia exhibit, on display through July 3.
Hampden Branch Library — 3641 Falls Road. 410-396-6043.
• Mother Goose Baby Steps, for up to age 3, Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.
• Preschool Leaps, program of stories, songs, and fun for ages 3-5, Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m.
• International Games Day, June 23, 2 p.m., ages 6-12. Play some games from around the world following storytime.
• Greetings, Earthlings, June 30, 6:30 p.m. National Handshake Day. Hear some greetings from around the world and some meet and greet stories, too.
Northwood Branch Library — 4420 Loch Raven Blvd. 410-396-6076.
• Preschool Leaps, stories, songs, and fun for ages 3-5, Thursdays, 11:30 a.m.
• Mother Goose Baby Steps, for up to age 3, Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.
• Chapter by Chapter — Cover to Cover, Wednesdays, 4 p.m., ages 6-12. Listen to others reading aloud or take a turn reading aloud.
Roland Park Branch Library — 5108 Roland Ave. 410-396-6099.
• Mother Goose Baby Steps, interactive nursery rhyme program with music and movement for up to 3 years with their caregivers, Mondays, 1:30 p.m.
• Toddler Jumps, storytime program with books, rhymes, and bouncing balls for 2-year-olds and their caregivers, Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.
• Preschool Leaps, program of stories, songs, and fun for ages 3-5, Thursdays, 11:30 a.m.
• One World, Many Stories: Summer Fun for Everyone, ages 3-12, Mondays, June 20 - July 25 (except July 4), 3 p.m. Stories, crafts, and games.
• Novel Destinations:Italy, June 25, 2 p.m. Photographer Denny Lynch will take you on a visual tour of Italy.
Waverly Branch Library — 400 E. 33rd St., 410-396-6053.
• Preschool Leaps, stories, songs, and fun for ages 3-5, Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.
• Mother Goose Baby Steps, interactive nursery rhyme program with music and movement for up to 3 years with their caregivers, Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.
• Get Fit at Your Library, Mondays, noon. A weekly workout to popular line dances, hip-hop, Caribbean and African rhythms.
• Sidewalk Chalk Geography, June 15, 3 p.m., ages 6-12. Draw a sidewalk map of your favorite country.
•Happy Father's Day, June 18, 11 a.m., for up to age 12. Create a tie card or family tree.
Religion
Musical Kabbalat Shabbat Services — hosted by Beth Am Synagogue, Maryland Zoo's Waterfowl Pavilion in Druid Hill Park, June 24 and August 5. Bring your own dairy or fish dinner 6 p.m., special program for children 9 and under 6:40 p.m. and Musical Kabbalat Shabbat Services lead by Rabbi Daniel Cotzin Burg and Cantor Ira Greenstein, 7 p.m. Free. RSVP rsvp@bethambaltimore.org or 410-523-2446 by June 22 and Aug. 3.
Seniors
Tai Chi for Seniors — Senior Network of North Baltimore, 5828 York Road. To improve health, fitness and balance. Mondays, 12:45 p.m. 410 323-7131.
Renaissance Institute — at College of Notre Dame, 4701 N. Charles St., offers "Mini-Med School," an educational series for adults 50 and older. Becky Straub, 410-532-5351 or rstraub@ndm.edu.
Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland — needs volunteers to deliver meals to homebound in Baltimore City and County. 443-573-0940, galea@mowcm.org or http://www.mealsonwheelsmd.org.
Evergreen Museum and Library — seeking volunteer museum guides. 410-516-0341 or evergreenmuseum@jhu.edu or http://www.museums.jhu.edu.
Baltimore County Department of Social Services — 4 Drumcastle Center, 6401 York Road, is looking for a college student to intern for the summer, a minimum of 20 hours per week. Cece Kopp, 410-853-3023 or ckopp@dhr.state.md.us through June 7.