The Live Poets Society of Baltimore presents occasional readings by local poets accompanied by local musicians. We are so excited for their event held in partnership with Writers for Democratic Action and hosted at Bird in Hand! They'll share an afternoon titled “The Voice of Protest,” featuring poets...
Presenting the February edition of Humanities in the Village, an event series in partnership with the Alexander Grass Humanities Institute at Johns Hopkins University, which aims to make scholarship publicly accessible. We're thrilled to welcome Laura Vasilyeva in celebration of her new book Opera and the Built Environment,...
Bird in Hand welcomes you back to our seasonal concert series! Winter of 2026 is filled with storytelling through music. From ballads and ancient heros to seafaring songs and unrequited love, there is a bit of everything. Folk music with influences from around the world to our own...
Join The Banner Book Club for an in-person book club meeting, featuring Tre Johnson and his book, Black Genius: Essays on an American Legacy. The author will be with us in person to share insights and reflections on his work. The event is free with limited seating, and...
There are tons of wonderful books about parenting, but what about books about grandparenting? Join us for a conversation with Sheena Hill, parenting coach and author of The Grand Guide: Mindful Tools for Modern Grandparenting. The Grand Guide enables families to bridge the generational gap in raising children....
Join us at The Ivy Bookshop where we will provide interactive moments for caregivers to sing, play instruments, dance, and connect with their child. Together, we will develop confidence and music appreciation through playful exploration! RSVP for the full Winter Session or for individual drop-ins at this link.
A bilingual poetry reading and reception to celebrate the publication of EVEN TIME BLEEDS! Join us at Bird in Hand for a bilingual poetry reading and reception to celebrate the publication of EVEN TIME BLEEDS, a collection of poems by the acclaimed Mexican poet Jeannette L. Clariond, translated...
Join us for a reading by nationally acclaimed poets & writers to raise money for House of Ruth & to celebrate art's power to commute trauma & expand consciousness. Featuring: Jan Beatty, Liz Hazen, Jenny Molberg, Tonee Mae Moll, Caridad Moro-Gronlier, Somayeh Shams, Scott Stubbs & Jen Sperry Steinorth. Every...
Riot in Your Throat & Small Harbor Publishing - two small presses focused on fierce, feminist voices - host a reading with 14 poets! Bird in Hand is delighted to host a wide array of readers from two remarkable small presses with connections to Baltimore. Come on down...
Join us for readings by Randolph MFA faculty and recent alumni authors! Authors include Danez Smith, Brittany Rogers, John Vercher, Chet'la Sebree, Yaccaira Salvatierra, Phillip B. Williams, & Marguerite Sheffer. Cocktails and coffee will be available. RSVP here!
Members of Poets & Writers Get the Word Out 2025 Fiction Cohort share their work at The Ivy Bookshop! Join us for an evening of longing & belonging. With Roohi Choudhry, Yu-Mei Balasingamchow, Kerry Donoghue, Lacey N. Dunham, Shasta Grant, Laura Venita Green, and Miranda Schmidt. Free &...
Join host Rebecca Makkai, StoryStudio Chicago, and an assemblage of beloved authors at Bird in Hand! Come have a cozy drink while hearing from authors affiliated with StoryStudio Chicago. Celebrate with your new writer friends and wrap up a great weekend in style at this free social. Coffee,...