Things to do in Baltimore Feb. 23-29

John Coffren, Baltimore Sun
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Attend a Division II college basketball tournament, watch a movie about diversity during the Space Race years, learn the story behind the African American flag, sample cuisine from Black-owned local restaurants or sing along to a children’s classic story.

Ongoing: CIAA basketball tournaments

Get your tickets to see the 2024 Food Lion Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association men and women’s basketball tournaments at the CFG Bank Arena, 201 W. Baltimore St. The Division II league is the nation’s oldest Historically Black Athletic Conference and Maryland’s own Bowie State competes in the conference. Enjoy the games, Fan Fest, Career Expo and more. theciaa.com/tournaments

Monday to March 3

Friday: ‘Hidden Figures’ screening

Celebrate Black History Month with a free screening of the film “Hidden Figures” at the B&O Railroad Museum, 901 W. Pratt St. The 2016 biographical drama tells the story of three Black female mathematicians who worked at NASA during the Space Race in the 20th century. Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer and Janelle Monáe play the real-life pioneers. borail.org/events/bhm-film-screening/

Friday 6:15 p.m.

Saturday: The African American Flag Story

Learn about one family’s journey of discovery at Passion to Purpose: The African American Flag Story at the Baltimore County Public Library North Point Branch, 1716 Merritt Blvd., Dundalk. Playwrights and sisters Chloe and Kaylah Harvey discuss their father’s legacy as they share the history and messages behind the African American flag that their parents created. The lecture features a 10-minute excerpt from their new play, “20|02: The African American Flag Story.” bcpl.info

Saturday 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Ongoing: Black-Owned Restaurant Tour

Treat your taste buds and sample the best food the city has to offer at the Black-Owned Restaurant Tour. Visit BLK Swan, Home Maid, Hoodfellas, The Manor and more. The event is sponsored by the Downtown Partnership of Baltimore and the Local CIAA Host Committee.

Sunday to March 3, 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Ongoing: ‘Peter Pan’

Join the adventure of the Darling children, Peter and the Lost Boys in Neverland at “Peter Pan The Musical” at the Hippodrome Theater, 12 N. Eutaw St. The James M. Barrie classic children’s tale has been set to song. Ticket prices start at $40. Dates and showtimes are Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. baltimore.broadway.com/shows/peter-pan/

Friday, Saturday, Sunday