Looking to get out into the community this week?

From a professional networking event to an evening of poetry, there's plenty to do when it comes to community and cultural events coming up in Baltimore this week. Read on for a rundown.

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#LinkedInLocal Baltimore

#LinkedInLocal is a professional networking event. These sessions take place in more than 600 cities across the globe. They are designed to help participants get to know their peers on a more personal level.  

When: Wednesday, Feb. 20, 6 p.m.-9 p.m.
Where: Think|Stack, 1300 Thames St., Ground Suite #20.
Price: $18
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Hopkins Day 2019

This museum event is free for Johns Hopkins University students and employees along with their guests. The program will include a performance by the Dance Baltimore Repertory Ensemble. It will explore artist Romare Bearden's works and life through dance.

When: Saturday, Feb. 23, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Reginald F. Lewis Museum, 830 E. Pratt St.
Price: Free
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Poets For Dinner Featuring Jeffrey Big HomeyBanks

Enjoy this free home-cooked meal and watch performers rap, dance, play music and read poetry. Food items include mac and cheese, salmon, jerk chicken a vegan shepherd's pie. 

When: Sunday, Feb. 24, 6 p.m.-9 p.m.
Where: City Arts 2 (Apartments), 1700 Greenmount Ave.
Price: Free 
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