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Catch a Hollywood star’s stand-up act, listen to jazz written and performed by local students, go to a book signing, see a play about pursuing your dreams or learn about an influential Marylander.
Saturday: Kevin Hart
Don’t miss your chance to see actor/comedian Kevin Hart bring his “Acting My Age” tour to the Lyric Baltimore, 140 W. Royal Ave. His comedy style blends humor with personal anecdotes. Hart has performed in movies such as “Jumanji: The Next Level (2019),” “DC League of Super-Pets (2022)” and “Borderlands (2024).” No phones, smart watches and accessories will be permitted at the performance. Ticket prices start at $134.80. lyricbaltimore.com/events/detail/kevin-hart
Saturday 7:30 p.m.
Friday: Jazz Composers Forum
Listen to performances by local talent at the Jazz Composers Forum at An Die Musik Live!, 409 N. Charles St. See and hear the creative process as students craft original works. Tickets cost $15 for streaming. In-person tickets cost $10 for students and $20 for general admission. andiemusiklive.com/live-events
Friday 7:30 p.m.
Friday: Jamia Wilson book signing
Get a copy of “Make Good Trouble” signed by author Jamia Wilson at The Ivy Bookshop, 5928 Falls Road. Inspired by civil rights activist and congressman John Lewis, Wilson pulled together over 70 global activism events from the Newsboys’ strike of 1899 to Greta Thunberg’s strike for climate. A Happy Hour will go along with the signing. theivybookshop.com/event/book-signing-happy-hour-with-jamia-wilson-make-good-trouble/
Friday 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Ongoing: ‘Akeelah and the Bee’
Watch an 11-year-old girl, who loves language, chase her dream to the National Spell Bee contest in “Akeelah and the Bee” at the Baltimore Center Stage, 700 N. Charles St. The play is based on the 2006 motion picture with Keke Palmer in the starring role. Available Showtimes this weekend are Saturday at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. Tickets cost $69 for adults, $71.60 for seniors ages 62 and over, $20 for college students with ID and $10 for children ages 6-17.centerstage.org
Through April 13
Ongoing: ‘TITAN | The Legacy of Reginald F. Lewis’ exhibition
Learn about the museum’s namesake, an extraordinary Marylander, at “TITAN | The Legacy of Reginald F. Lewis” at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History & Culture. Lewis was the first African American to build and lead a billion-dollar company. 830 E. Pratt St. Days and hours of operation are Monday and Thursday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday noon to 5 p.m. Tickets cost $12 for adults, $9 for youths (7-17), college students. military and seniors and free for children 6-under and Maryland teachers. lewismuseum.org
Through April 30
