Thursdays at the Lewis
Every Thursday, 5 - 8 p.m.
The museum offers extended hours every Thursday until August 27. Along with the regular museum offerings, our Thursdays Upper Lobby bar serves drinks and light fare for purchase. Check the museum website for special program listings every 2nd and 4th Thursday.

Admission, $5

Friday July 10, 7:30 p.m.
Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30 p.m.

Mark Mosley Band
Join the museum for the jazz sounds of guitarist Mark Mosley. This extraordinary band leader has worked with several talented musicians, including Lou Donaldson, Gary Bartz and Keter Betts.

$15 members, $20 non members
(includes drinks and light fare)

Saturday July 11, Noon

Cultural Performance (for children ages 6-10)
performing traditional dances, the group discusses customs from Central and South America. Children will learn to dance the meringue.

This program is in conjunction with the special exhibition,
East Side Stories
Free with museum admission

Saturday, July 11, 3 p.m.

Lecture: African Americans Experiences on the West Side
Explore the history of black neighborhoods in West Baltimore with sociologist Edward Orser (a professor of American Studies at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County) who will discuss his book, Blockbusting in Baltimore: The Edmondson Village Story, about racial succession and white flight between 1955 and 1965.

This program is in conjunction with the special exhibition,
East Side Stories
Free with museum admission

Saturday, July 18, 1 p.m.

Author, Connie Briscoe Visits the Museum
Maryland-based author, Connie Briscoe, visits the museum to discuss her latest book, Sisters & Husbands. A highly anticipated follow-up to 1994’s best selling Sisters & Lovers, this novel bubbles with melodrama, romance, heartbreak and fun.

A book signing will follow the discussion.
Free, no museum admission required

Saturday July 18, 2 p.m.

Film & Discussion: Community Activism
Kenya Asli of Citizens Planning and Housing Association discusses steps to increase advocacy in neighborhoods, then screens the film, “The New Neighbors,” a documentary that features stories about people on the frontlines engaged in revitalizing their community.

This program is in conjunction with the special exhibition,
East Side Stories
Free with museum admission

Saturday, July 25, 11 a.m.

Maritime Traditions: Sailmaking (for children ages 6-10)
Children will discover the craft of sail making, tour the museum’s Building Maryland, Building America gallery to learn about Downes Curtis, a Maryland sail maker, and then create their own sailboats.