Thursday
R. Sikoryak discusses Terms and Conditions,
Atomic Books, 7 p.m.
R. Sikoryak, a cartoonist for The New Yorker, will give a presentation on the process behind his latest graphic novel, a comic version of the iTunes terms and conditions. A book signing will follow. Free.
Friday
Blaqstarr BREAK It DOWN,
The Windup Space, 8 p.m.
A party celebrating the unique, genre-transcendent music of local DJ, producer, and recording artist Blaqstarr with special performances and appearances. No listed cover.
First Friday,
Maryland Science Center, 5 p.m.
Every First Friday of the month from Jan. 6 - June 2 the Maryland Science Center celebrates with discounted admission from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m! Admission includes permanent exhibit halls, the planetarium and the IMAX theater. The Kids Room, The Shed and SciLab will close at 6 p.m. $10.
Saturday
Knife Sharpening,
Charm City Farms, 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
This workshop will give you the starting skills you need to purchase quality knives as well as how to sharpen your knives. Bring 3-5 knives you are familiar with to sharpen! $15.
Faun and a Pan Flute, Murderboats, and Xenga+Marc Miller,
Holy Underground, 8 p.m.
A guaranteed-to-be-weird show in a DIY artist-run space featuring Faun and a Pan Flute from Atlanta, GA as well as local artists Murderboats as well as Xenga+Marc Miller. Suggested donation $5-10.
Sunday
Fret Fest,
Peabody Institute, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
This program for students of all levels and ages is a great way to discover the guitar or advance your playing skills. The 2017 Fret Festival will include workshops, master classes and a concert by acclaimed rock, jazz and classical guitarists G.E. Smith, David Tronzo, Kimb Perlak and Paul Bollenback. $30 full day admission, $20 for guest artist concert.
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