Bird in Hand hosts Nikki Ponticelli (Viola) and Kayla Stone (Clarinet) to present a coffee house concert of music from Classical to Contemporary! Doors open at 5:45 for a 6:00 start. The concert takes place during our Happy Hour, where you can enjoy a dollar off our summer...
A couple of years ago, we hosted Lawrence Burney on the Ivy patio as the conversation partner for D. Watkins. He spoke then about his essay-writing craft, the journey of becoming a culture critic, and the project of gathering his essays into a book. We were riveted, and...
John Adam Wasowicz, an attorney and author of the Old Town mystery series, will be on the porch signing copies of his six book series on August 2 from 10am-12pm! We're celebrating the latest book in the series, Spite House, which continues to feature attorney Mo Katz and his entourage...
Join us at Bird in Hand for a panel conversation with 3 of today's most exciting mystery writers-- Chris Chambers, KT Nguyen, and Sujata Massey-- who will weave the questions of the Contemporary Suspense genre in with the questions of their books. In Christopher Chambers' latest detective mystery,...
Come paint some rocks in the gardens behind the Ivy Bookshop with Alison Humphreys, author of 50 Hikes with Kids: Virginia and Maryland! We'll have a few rocks to choose from, but if you can bring your own, that would be very helpful! Focused on kid-friendly hikes, this...
The Ivy is delighted to present an evening with Laura Resau, celebrating her debut novel for adults, The Alchemy of Flowers! An enchanting, modern-day take on The Secret Garden, The Alchemy of Flowers is sprinkled with magic and guided by a story of healing, newfound family, and second...
The Ivy is teaming up with CHARM: Voices of Baltimore Youth to present 3 free summer writing workshops for teens! These hands-on workshops encourage students to develop their writing skills in a fun and supportive environment, and these three are developed especially to inspire creativity and foster a...
Presenting an evening with land steward and ethnobotanist Aleya Fraser in celebration of her new book Caribbean Herbalism: Traditional Wisdom and Modern Herbal Healing! You're invited to hear from the author in conversation with Denzel Mitchell, Jr.,a founding organizer and member farmer of the Farm Alliance of Baltimore....
The Banner Book Club returns, featuring an in-person gathering at The Banner offices with a journalist where you can share in the thoughtful conversation and questions on your favorite books. The Banner Book Club is your chance to connect with fellow readers, explore Baltimore’s literary heritage, and engage...
In SOMETHING BETWEEN US, anthropologist Anand Pandian offers us a remarkable close-up of the forces that have hardened our suspicions of others. From car dealerships to sales conferences of home fortification systems and materials, Pandian travels the country to locate the language and attitudes that produce our high-stakes...
Part of the Summer Concert Series taking place at Bird in Hand and The Ivy Bookshop, The Ivy hosts soprano Claire Galloway and pianist John Henderson for an outdoor concert for all ages featuring musical storytelling and lullabies! Enjoy this end-of-summer outdoor event, perfect for school-aged children (and...
Calling all bakers! It is your time to shine. With summer produce at its ripest, the Farmers Market Supper Club is partnering with The Ivy Bookshop to facilitate a baked goods exchange in honor of the market’s abundance. The rules are simple. Bring a baked good using an...