It’s is officially the start of a new year, and much weekend fun is on the calendar. Here is Baltimore Style’s lineup of great events around the area between Thursday and Sunday.
Thursday 9
Jazz in the Stacks
Enjoy a live jazz ensemble in the library, led by Carl Grubbs and presented in partnership with Contemporary Arts Inc. Enoch Pratt Free Library, Washington Village Branch, 6:30 p.m. Free. prattlibrary.org
Nathan & The Zydeco Cha-Chas
Soulful and dynamic, this zydeco group has earned a reputation as one of the best in the biz. Catch them live and be ready to bust a move — there’s a free dance lesson before the show. Creative Alliance, 7:30 p.m. $22, $18/members. creativealliance.org
Friday
‘Kinky Boots’
Catch this Tony Award-winning musical at your favorite local dinner theater. With a score by Cyndi Lauper and a story of tolerance and triumph, the whole family is sure to have a blast. Toby’s Dinner Theater, 6 p.m. Through March 22. $50-$60. tobysdinnertheatre.com
Julia Child
Schola is paying tribute to French cooking icon Julia Child. Learn how to make some of her favorite dishes, from potato leek soup to beef bourguignon. Schola Cooking School, 6:30-9:30 p.m. $75. scholacooks.com
Mosaics with Rick Shelley
Design your own masterpiece with guidance from a celebrated artist. The all-day workshop includes supplies and hands-on instruction, as well as a tour of the museum’s best mosaics. American Visionary Art Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $110, $85/members. avam.org
Saturday
Harbor Point Ice Festival
Central Plaza in Harbor Point will come alive for the Harbor Point Ice Festival with entertainment for all ages! The plaza will be transformed into a magical winter wonderland with live ice sculptures lining the walkways, live DJ music and local food truck favorites like Jimmy’s Famous Seafood, Wanna Pizza This?, Crossroads Bistro, as well as an outdoor bar service by Vida Taco Bar Harbor Point, kids entertainment and more. Eventgoers can also watch award-winning ice sculptors use chainsaws and chisels to create over 20 mega ice sculptures. The event is open to the public and will take place rain or shine. Central Plaza in Harbor Point, Noon-6 p.m. waterfrontpartnership.org
Catacombs, 100-Year Vendors and History at Lexington Market
Did you know there are catacombs below the Lexington Market? Take a guided tour of them and the market itself, and learn about their fascinating history. Lexington Market, 10:30-11:30 a.m. $10. baltimoreheritage.com
Sunday
Poetry in Motion
Open your body and mind in this joint yoga and poetry workshop. Bring your own mat, journal and a donation for Charm City Books’ pay-it-forward program. Charm City Books, 1-2:30 p.m. Free. charmcitybooks.com
Macrame Hanging Planter Workshop
Sip a beer and make new friends during this hands-on workshop, hosted by Which Crafters. You’ll learn to make your very own macrame planter. Best part? You get to take it home. Waverly Brewing Company, 2-5 p.m. $45. pickwhichcraft.com
