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Queer Asian Artist Gallery Walk and Talkback

05/21/2026 to 05/21/2026

SNF Parkway Theatre, 5 W. North Ave, Baltimore, MD 21201

Join us for the Queer Asian Artist Gallery Walk and Talkback as part of the Asia North 2026 exhibition, Shoes at the Door. This free event invites participants to reflect on how queerness and Asian identity intersect in our daily lives. Together, we will enjoy a gallery walk of the exhibition as shared experience, followed by a facilitated talkback and dialogue with several queer artists from the show: Riya Devi-Ashby, Anna Divinagracia, Katherine Pon-Cooper, and AX Qin. The gathering is open to all, with a special invitation to those who identify as queer, APIMEDA, and/or part of diasporic communities. Come as you are - no prior art experience needed - and be a part of a collective exploration! Refreshments will be provided. For more information on Asia North and Shoes at the Door, visit https://www.stationnorth.org/news/asia-north-2026

Perimenopause Explained

05/21/2026 to 05/21/2026

102 N Fayette St., Alexandria, VA 22314

Trouble sleeping? Increased anxiety? Weight gain? Did you know, many of these symptoms can be tied directly to perimenopause - which can start in women as early as thirty years of age? Join Ms. Moxie's Moon Shop as we explore and explain symptoms and practical strategies to reclaim control over your well-being. Come and learn from friend of Ms. Moxie's and renowned nurse practitioner specializing in women's health, Jenna Perkins. During the session, you'll: Unravel the mysteries of perimenopause to understand your hormonal shifts and bodily changes; Learn effective techniques to alleviate hot flashes, mood swings, sleep disturbances, and more; and Navigate hormone therapy options and gain insights into the pros and cons of various treatments to make informed decisions about your health. Whether you're just beginning to notice the signs - or already deep into this transformative stage - this masterclass will help you embrace your perimenopause journey with confidence. We guarantee a fun evening PLUS all Ms. Moxie's classes enjoy a personalized shopping experience with 10% off all purchases! For more information or to sign up, visit https://msmoxiesmoonshop.com/products/perimenopause

Leadership Howard County’s Big Event

05/21/2026 to 05/21/2026

Turf Valley Resort, 2700 Turf Valley Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042

Leadership Howard County, which seeks to empower leaders to strengthen and transform the community, will hold its annual Big Event in May, 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. For more information, visit https://www.leadershiphc.org/event/the-big-event-may-21-2026

Closer Look: Water’s Edge

05/21/2026 to 05/21/2026

Third Street and Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20004

Come to the National Museum of the American Indian for an in-gallery talk that brings visitors together with curators and other experts for deeper consideration of specific artworks currently on view in the museum. Join Rebecca Trautmann, curator of Water’s Edge: The Art of Truman Lowe, for a conversation with interdisciplinary artist and carver, Erin Ggaadimits Ivalu Gingrich (Koyukan Dené/Iñupiaq), the museum’s 2025-2026 Native Arts Fellow. Together, they’ll offer visitors a closer look at specific artworks in the exhibition and discuss the connections between Ivalu and Lowe’s art practices. For more information on the event and artist, visit https://my.si.edu/events/202376594.

PoloXJazz Celebrates 10 Years of Culture, Elegance, and Philanthropic Impact

05/23/2026 to 05/23/2026

Baltimore Peninsula - 101 W. Dickman Street, Baltimore, MD 21230

Grandiosity Events partners with The Law Offices of Duane O. King, PC to proudly present the 10th Anniversary of the Celebrity Charity POLOxJAZZ event, a nationally recognizable legacy and luxury experience returning to Baltimore. Guests of the POLOxJAZZ event can expect: professional polo matches, live jazz performances, VIP hospitality and curated food & beverage experiences, luxury vendor activations, and networking with civic leaders, entrepreneurs, influencers, and changemakers. For ten years, POLOxJAZZ has blended high society with high impact. The 2026 POLOxJAZZ event continues its tradition of service by supporting two educational beneficiaries: The East Coast Chapter Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. and The Alpha Phi Alpha Brigadier General Charles McGee Youth STEM Scholarship. Tickets, VIP access, vendor opportunities, sponsorships, and more event information, including activity times, are available now at https://bit.ly/poloxjazzbmore2026. For sponsorship opportunities, contact hello@grandiosityevents.com. For media opportunities, contact catonyapr@gmail.com. Social: @GrandiosityEvents | @LaGrandeCaviar | @InASlingCallTheKing

Medical Museum Memorial Day Tour

05/24/2026 to 05/24/2026

2500 Linden Lane, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Join us for a special Memorial Day Tour at the National Museum of Health and Medicine. This free, docent-led introductory tour highlights the remarkable changes in American medicine over the past 160 years, with a special focus on military medicine. For more information, visit https://medicalmuseum.health.mil/index.cfm/visit./events/2026/memorial_day_tour