Community Calendar

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA) is a free Twelve Step recovery program for anyone suffering from food obsession, overeating, under-eating, bulimia or other food-related issues. Weekly meetings every Monday from 7:00-8:30 pm at Christ Episcopal Church, 6800 Oakland Mills Road, Columbia. All are welcome.

For more information, see www.foodaddicts.org.

Leadership Howard County, which seeks to empower leaders to strengthen and transform the community, will hold its annual Big Event on May 21, taking attendees on a “Journey to 2040: Leading in the Workplace of the Future.” Futurist and innovation strategist Nikki Greenberg will show attendees how to understand artificial intelligence, navigate the forces reshaping industries, develop strategies to embrace change and harness emerging technologies for success.

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA) is a free Twelve Step recovery program for anyone suffering from food obsession, overeating, under-eating, bulimia or other food-related issues. Weekly meetings every Monday from 7:00-8:30 pm at Christ Episcopal Church, 6800 Oakland Mills Road, Columbia. All are welcome.

For more information, see www.foodaddicts.org.

Now offered at 2 locations! The Jewish Community Services Memory Café now has 2nd location, that meets the 4th Wednesday of each month at L'Chaim Day Program, 3617 Seven Mile Ln, Pikesville, 21208. The JCS Memory Cafés offer a supportive and welcoming space for individuals with memory changes and their care partners. This is an opportunity to participate together to build support networks and engage in personal enrichment. Please join us for refreshments, conversation and meaningful programs. Contact Amy Steinberg at 410-843-7457 / [email protected] for more information.

A neighborhood pride-filled festival featuring musical entertainment, shopping with local businesses, vendors, and artists, and a good old neighborhood gathering!
Celebrating the local LGBTQ+ community, Mt Vernon’s history with PRIDE, and highlighting our neighborhood & its businesses. What better way than to invite all to dance in the streets, eat until you’re stuffed, enjoy a few drinks, and shop until you drop in the neighborhood where it was held and loved for years!
Going into our fifth year, we’re proud to host this festival once again in Mt Vernon as a community event in the neighborhood where its legacy remains.
Located in the 1 block of W Eager St, the same location as last year, with the 1000 block of Morton St added for additional room to dance, shop, & celebrate!

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA) is a free Twelve Step recovery program for anyone suffering from food obsession, overeating, under-eating, bulimia or other food-related issues. Weekly meetings every Monday from 7:00-8:30 pm at Christ Episcopal Church, 6800 Oakland Mills Road, Columbia. All are welcome.

For more information, see www.foodaddicts.org.

Work is shifting in ways many of us are still figuring out. The norms that once guided how we connect, collaborate, and get things done are not as clear as they used to be.

JCS invites employers, employees, and job seekers to join us for timely insights on the evolving workplace and what lies ahead.

4:00 – 5:00 pm | Networking Lounge for Employers and Business Leaders
A private networking hour for employers and business leaders, featuring early insights from our keynote speaker, Liz Fosslien.

5:00 – 6:30 pm | Keynote Program: The Future-Ready Workplace
Keynote by: Liz Fosslien, Best-Selling Author, Speaker, and Expert on Workplace Culture
Remarks by: Harry Coker, Jr., Secretary, Maryland Department of Commerce

6:30 – 7:00 pm | JCS 18th Annual Meeting & Board Elections

The Highlandtown First Friday Art Walk is a free, self-guided walking tour of arts venues, exhibitions, performances, pop-up shops, and more! The neighborhood comes alive with incredible talent, vibrant vendors, and inspiring creations from local makers. Local businesses team up with DJs, musicians, and artists to turn the evening into a full-on celebration—come out, explore, get inspired, and be part of the fun!

Highlandtown hosts its Art Walk on the first Friday of every month, with the exception of January and July. Specific event details, such as participating venues and artists, are posted on our website: ihearthighlandtown.com and on our social media: @highlandtownarts on FB and IG.

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📍 Digital map: https://tinyurl.com/HighlandtownArtWalkMap2026
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Use the interactive Art Walk Map to find venue locations and details to plan your night! Some venues are open earlier than 5pm and some stay open past 9pm. Please check individual listings.

🚌 GETTING HERE 🚌
Free street-parking is available throughout the neighborhood. Metered parking is available on Eastern Ave and Conkling Street (and is free after 6pm). City buses #21, #22, Navy, Blue bring you to the district.

💡 HOW DO I PARTICIPATE (AS AN ARTIST/VENDOR)? 💡
Artists, performers and vendors can join our “Art Walk Vendor List” by completing the online form below. We share this with our venues and they’ll reach out if interested. You’re also welcome to attend an Art Walk, meet our venues and make a match directly! https://tinyurl.com/ArtWalkVendor

Every year the Maryland State Anatomy Board holds a memorial service for all those who gave of themselves to further the cause of medical education and research to improve the lives of Maryland residents and beyond.

From this year forward, the event will be held at Leadership Hall, in the heart of the school of Medicine Campus of the University of Maryland, Baltimore.

Join Afro Charities on Saturday, June 6 for Dreams in Bloom, a fundraiser to support our dynamic organization.

We are thrilled to honor Eddie & Sylvia Brown this year for their longstanding commitment to supporting Baltimoreans' dreams.

Share a joyful afternoon with the Browns, honorary chairs Asma Naeem and Kali-Ahset Amen, the Afro Charities team and board, and our annual fundraiser committee: Claye Murphy, Dana Cole, Rashida Bumbray and Jessica Jennings.

The afternoon will include delicious food and drinks, lively music courtesy of DJ Styles Bond and excellent company as we celebrate the upcoming opening of the Martha E. Murphy Research Institute (MEMRI).

All proceeds from this event go towards Afro Charities' operating costs — the staff salaries, archival supplies, and program expenses that help us bring the AFRO Archives to the people.

Valet parking will be available. The dress code is colorful, festive cocktail attire. Cece's is ADA accessible.