TUESDAY, APRIL 17, 2018 DON'T MISS THESE EVENTS HAPPENING TONIGHT

On the Wings of Freedom by Aether & Hemera (United Kingdom) Presented by Kaiser Permanente in the Kaiser Permanente Thrive Garden (West Shore Park next to the Visitor Center) Hundreds of color-changing butterflies provide an extraordinary and immersive experience for the audience in this interactive installation. As festival-goers walk past, the colors of the butterflies change, symbolizing the transformational powers and creativity of butterflies across all cultures. On the Wings of Freedomis about the transformation of the city. The city of Baltimore is a place where people can continuously be inspired, not only culturally but also socially; and a place for ongoing change, innovation and progress. Photo credit: Lauren Webb Tolstoi

INSIDER'S TIP: Beat the Crowds by Visiting Before the Weekend Crowds at Light City are expected to increase on Friday & Saturday night. Take advantage of being able to get up close and personal to the amazing artwork by visiting tonight, Wednesday, and Thursday nights! Light City is open from 7-11pm on weeknights, and 7pm-midnight on Friday & Saturday.

ON DEMAND 7-11PM Made possible by Bowie State University Pier 5, in the garden behind McCormick & Schmick A survey of moving image and time-based media, featuring artists from the region and overseas that premiered in 2017, featuring 47 works by 40 artists. The 2018 curated program will see diverse interpretations of this constantly evolving medium.

DJ BABY ALCATRAZ 8-9:30PM at the Club Light City Stage at Kaufman Pavilion Genre: Northern Soul DJ Baby Alcatraz has helped redefine the way party goers think about a night out dancing. Her all-vinyl record parties, like monthly residencies at Save Your Soul and Shout Bamalama in D.C., make people forget about requesting Top 40 hits and lose themselves in classic soul, rock 'n' roll and R&B.

POP-UP PERFORMANCE: COFFIN NACHTMAHR 9 & 10PM Baltimore native YoYo virtuoso, Coffin Nacthmahr brings his unique style and wrist flicking prowess to the promenade of Light City with a masterclass display of technical YoYo tricks and more.

YAM YAM 10-11PM at the Light Up the Night! Stage at the Inner Harbor Amphitheater Genre: Funk Yam Yam is a project that has only existed for just over a year, but in that time they have blazed a trail of extremely rowdy shows all of which have turned into funked out dance parties. You can expect their set to be a delicious mix of extremely funky improvisation, fast paced rhythmic Latin grooves, and covers ranging from Michael Jackson to Outkast.

NEW! AUDIO TOURS BY LIVE BALTIMORE 7-11PM Festival-wide Want to learn more about the art you're seeing at Light City? New this year, festivalgoers can dial a number to learn more about each artwork along the BGE Light Art Walk. Simply dial 410-934-7821 , enter the code for the artwork you wish to hear more about, and listen. (The codes can be found here or on the illuminated plexiglass signs located at each artwork.)

1 More Day Until Labs@LightCity!

Plus, it's not too late to register for Labs@LightCity, one of the largest and most unique social innovation convenings in the U.S. With new " Pay What You Can”  ticketing, attendees can choose to pay what they can to participate in the Labs. The Labs take place at the IMET Columbus Center,  701 E. Pratt Street , April 18-21. Each day emerging voices and established thinkers explore the innovations and practices that build stronger, more equitable cities. Each Lab explores the future of society and every attendee will have the opportunity to learn, network and be heard. REGISTER NOW

STAY TUNED FOR 4 MORE DAYS OF LIGHT, MUSIC AND INNOVATION

FESTIVAL HOURS: 7PM-11PM SUNDAY-THURSDAY | 7PM-12AM FRIDAY & SATURDAY

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