Photographs and stories from Baltimore’s gatherings, celebrations, and community events.

Some 425 art lovers turned out for The Arc Baltimore's popular art auction, with a theme this year - "GO WILD!" - that inspired both artists and audience. Guests enjoyed a

Fans of Mr. Trash Wheel celebrated their fandom at a party in honor of the trash-gathering "sea creature" and its "relatives" at Peabody Heights Brewery. There were food trucks and live

Supporters of the SquashWise program had a chance to mingle with some of its young participants, as all celebrated the 10th birthday of the organization which helps aspiring Baltimore youth. The

Members and friends of the Maryland LGBT Chamber of Commerce gathered at the LB Skybar to cheer the Chamber receiving the 2018 Rising Star Award from the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce.

Beer drinkers' bliss at Checkerspot Brewing Company at this Baltimore Beer Week staple. The place was packed with brew buffs, there to sample beers created by some 30 to 40 homebrewers

No rose-colored glasses needed for more than 700 guests at the Harford County Public Library's annual fundraiser. Everything was rosy - and then some - at this gala that glowed.

The Next Ice Age - the Baltimore-based nationally renowned ice dance company - celebrated its 30th anniversary with a party hosted by supporter George Johnston. Folks gathered at Johnston's Guilford home

Forget the planned attire, for this Family and Children's Services fundraiser, the first thing many guests did as they entered the Accelerator Space was tie on the evening's must-have accessory...the Beefsteak apron.