Thursday
Brown Lecture Series: Colson Whitehead, The Nickel Boys
400 Cathedral St., Central Library
7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Listen to Pulitzer Prize-winning author Colson Whitehead speak about his book, The Nickel Boys. This novel is based on a true story about a Florida reform school that operated over a hundred years, described as a real life house of horrors. Free.
Friday
This Land is Not Your Land: Community Gardens and Land Precarity
Red Emma’s Bookstore Coffeehouse
6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Learn about and discuss land access in community gardening and urban farming at this event. There will be local community farmers discussing land moderated by Lisa Snowden-McCray, editor in chief of the Baltimore Beat.
PekoPeko Ramen Pop-Up
Suspended Brewing Company
5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Go to Pigtown’s favorite sustainability-driven community brewery for some vegan eats by PekoPeko Ramen! This one time menu features Japanese curry rice, panko fried tofu and miso chocolate chip cookies.
Saturday
Tire Shop Pop-Up - Bark BBQ
2600 N. Howard Street
12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Hosted in the space that was formerly Parts & Labor, Tire Shop Pop-Ups presents local flavor in pop-up restaurant style. This weekend features Bark BBQ, known for its delicious smoked meats, sides and desserts. No reservations or tickets required.
Holiday Bazaar
Belvedere Square
12 p.m. - 3 p.m.
This market will feature many local artists and craftsmen selling holiday themed wares! It will be a family-friendly event with live music and food and drink from the tenants of Belvedere square. Free.
Sunday
Mounted Tropicals Workshop
B. Willow
5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Learn about how to mount a tropical plant onto a piece of repurposed treated wood! There will be a variety of plants to choose from, and there is a 15 percent discount on plants during the class. $55 ticket includes all materials.
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