By james art 
21-24.11: LUNCH WITH SONYA
Theater. Experience this dance puppet theater performance inspired by director Federico Restrepo’s real-life assisted death of his aunt. Theater Project, 45 W. Preston St. Times vary. $15-25.
22.11: SESAME STREET LIVE
Theater. In this family show, Elmo and friends perform live songs, dances and games in Mount Vernon. The Lyric, 140 W. Mount Royal Ave. 6 p.m. $45-146.
11/23: KNEELING
Fundraising. During this annual event, hop on your bike with 400 other riders and pedal around town collecting food donations to benefit the Franciscan Center and Moveable Feast. Harborplace, 301 Light St. 1:00pm Donation required.
11/23: BMA BALL
Food and drinks. Celebrate the BMA’s 110th anniversary with live music, dinner in the galleries and famous artist award winners, followed by an after-party with dessert and a DJ set. Baltimore Museum of Art, 10 Art Museum Dr. 18:00 Prices vary.
23.11-24.12: CHRISTMAS VILLAGE
Festivals. Get into the holiday spirit with over 60 local and international gift, food and drink vendors along the harbor. West Shore Park, 501 Light St. Sun.-Thurs. 12-8 p.m., Friday-Saturday 12-9 p.m., Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve from noon to 5 p.m
UNTIL 11/24: IGNITE INTEGRATION!
Exhibitions. This exhibit showcases the little-known history of Baltimore’s African-American firefighters and the challenges they faced serving the communities. The Peale, 225 Holliday St. Thursday-Friday. 3-7 p.m., Saturday-Sunday. 10am-4pm
11/28: Y TURKEY CHARITY 5K
Fundraising. Get your holiday season off to a healthy start with this 5K run held at six area locations. Locations vary. 8.30am Free – $38.10.
29-30.11: BAZAAR
Festivals. This holiday-themed craft market features many local artisans selling everything from paintings and sculptures to jewelry, clothing, toys and more. Museum of American Visionary Art, 800 Key Hwy. fri 12-5 p.m., Sat. 10am-5pm
29-30 11: STAVROS HALKIAS
Comedy. This Baltimore-born comedian returns home for the holidays with a full complement of his NSFW humor. The Lyric, 140 W. Mount Royal Ave. 7pm $53-193.
29.11-1.12.: FESTIVAL OF TREES
Fundraising. Stroll through designer decorated trees, wreaths and gingerbread houses to benefit the Kennedy Krieger Institute. Maryland State Fairgrounds, 2200 York Rd., Lutherville-Timonium. 10am-4pm Free – $18.
30.11-22.12: BLACK CHRISTMAS
Theater. ArtsCentric has partnered with Center Stage to present this iconic Christmas retelling from acclaimed playwright Langston Hughes. Baltimore Center Stage, 700 N. Calvert. Hours and prices vary.
30.11-23.12: CHRISTMAS CAROL
Theater. Director Laura Rocklin transforms this Charles Dickens holiday classic set in 19th century Baltimore. Chesapeake Shakespeare Company, 7 S. Calvert St. Times vary. $28-79.
11-30-1/1/2025: MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET
family. Each year, 34th Street in Hampden is transformed into a wonderful holiday display, perfect for family photos. 700 block of W. 34th St. Friday-Saturday. 5-11 p.m., Sun. 5-10 in the evening
THRU 11/30: PASS BY
Exhibitions. Immerse yourself in the incredible connection between the “twin cities” of Baltimore and the Netherlands’ Rotterdam through various stories of black artists from the two historic industrial port cities. Creative Alliance, 3134 Eastern Ave. Friday-Saturday. 12-6 p.m. Free.
11/30: TAYLOR SWIFT TRIBUTE WITH ENSLOW
Music. This Best of Baltimore award-winning local band performs covers of pop icon Taylor Swift’s hits. Gordon Center for Performing Arts, 3506 Gwynnbrook Ave., Owings Mills. 6:30 & 9:45pm $23-25.
THRU 7/12: WOMEN’S RIGHTS ARE HUMAN RIGHTS
Exhibitions. View posters on gender inequality, violence and discrimination. Towson University Art Gallery Center, 7700 Osler Dr., Towson. Tue-Sat 11am-8pm
TO 12/15: HEALING OF THE BODY, HEALING OF THE SOUL
Exhibitions. Medieval European artifacts demonstrate past understandings of health, wellness, and therapeutic treatment. The Walters Art Museum, 600 N. Charles St. Wed-Sun 10am-5pm, Thursday 1-8pm
UNTIL 12/28: MATERIALS AND MEMORIES
Exhibitions. As part of the city-wide No stone is left unturned. The Elizabeth Talford Scott Initiativethis exhibition features works by the late Baltimore artist along with others by the African American Quilters of Baltimore. Maryland Center for History and Culture, 610 Park Ave. Wed-Sat 10am-5pm Free – $12.
UNTIL 5.01.25: THE ART OF PATTERNS
Exhibitions. Prints and paintings by renowned artist Henri Matisse are paired with works by 19th-century Japanese woodblock artists to demonstrate the universal embrace of color and pattern across time. Baltimore Museum of Art, 10 Art Museum Dr. Wed.-Sun. 10am-5pm Thursday 10am-9pm
Until 2/16/2025: BUSY: MUSEUM LOVE
Exhibitions. This new BMA initiative brings together a range of local artists, with solo exhibitions of various media opening and showing in 2024. Baltimore Museum of Art, 10 Art Museum Dr. Wed.-Sun. 10am – 5pm Thursday 10am-9pm
UNTIL 8/6/2025: LEAVE NO TRACE: JOHN WORK GARRETT AT THE US OPEN
Exhibitions. Despite East Coast privilege and European youth, onetime Evergreen resident John Work Garrett was deeply inspired by the nature of the American West. This new exhibition uses archival photographs, diary entries and artefacts to explore its impact on the diploma. Evergreen Museum and Library, 4545 N. Charles St. Tuesday-Sunday. 11:00am – 2:00pm Free – $5.
UNTIL 01.09.2025: iWITNESS: THE MEDIA AND THE MOVEMENT
Exhibitions. In honor of the 60th anniversary of the monumental Civil Rights Act of 1964, consider how the media influenced the modern American civil rights movement in this new exhibit. Reginald F. Lewis Museum, 830 E. Pratt St. Monday, Thursday-Saturday. 10:00-17:00, Sun. 12-5pm Free – $12.
UNTIL 31.12.2025: COLLECTIVE ACTIONS
Exhibitions. Explore efforts to improve organized labor in the 21st century through the stories and experiences of working Baltimoreans. Baltimore Museum of Industry, 1415 Key Hwy. Wed.-Sun., 9 a.m.-4 p.m