Attend a gathering for Black artists in business, enjoy an art gallery party, smash Halloween pumpkins, sample craft beers or go to a convention devoted to a robot/automobile franchise.
— John Coffren
Sunday: Black Artist Fair
Black creatives gather for an educational and interactive experience at the fourth annual Black Artist Fair at Coppin State Univ., 2500 W. North Ave., J. Millard Tawes Center. The free event is designed to provide resources and a path forward through workshops, panels and more. All programming and meals are free of charge. Check eventbrite.com for tickets.
Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Friday: Art After Hours: Preoccupied
Raise a glass and enjoy yourself at an art party: Preoccupied: Indigenizing the Museum at the Baltimore Museum of Art, 10 Art Museum Drive. Enjoy a violin performance by Laura Ortman, free food or cocktail item. The event is for adults 21 and older. Parking is limited and ridesharing is encouraged. Admission costs $35 for non-members and $25 for members. artbma.org/event/art-after-hours-preoccupied/
Friday 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Saturday: Pumpkin Smash
What to do with leftover jack-o’-lanterns and pumpkins? The Maryland Science Center has an idea: turn them into gourd fodder at the Pumpkin Smash at Maryland Science Center, 601 Light St. Watch your fruit decoration exit the launch tube and fall from the MSC roof to the patio. Pumpkins must be rollable shape under 15 inches wide. Leave your pumpkin to be collected at the Harbor Patio at 10 a.m. Pickup ends at 11:50 a.m. To enter the MSC, you must purchase a ticket. Outdoor participation is free. mdsci.org/event/pumpkin-smash/
Saturday 10 a.m. to noon
Saturday: Baltimore Craft Beer Festival
Sample ales, lagers, ciders and meads at the Baltimore Craft Beer Festival at the Canton Waterfront Park, 3001 Boston St. Enjoy live music, food trucks, shopping and more. Ticket prices range from $50 to $65 for beer drinkers and $25 for designated drivers. marylandbeer.org/events/
Saturday noon to 5 p.m.
Ongoing: TFCon Baltimore
Fans of Autobots and Decepticons truck on down to the Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor, 401 West Pratt St., for TFCon Baltimore (Transformers Convention) this weekend. The franchise started out as a toy line in 1984 and has expanded into comic books, a cartoon and television series, and a movie franchise. Ticket prices are $55 for a weekend pass, $30 for Saturday, $25 for Sunday and $5 for children ages 5-12. Date and times are Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m..tfcon.com
Saturday and Sunday