West Baltimore will come alive with creativity, conversation, and community asSoulful Saturdays: Love & Connection Editiontakes overThe Mill on Northon Saturday, January 17. The immersive evening is a collaboration betweenShaping Freedom®andArt Soirée, bringing together music, interactive experiences, and art-forward energy in one of the city’s newest community hubs.
Designed for singles, couples, and friends, Soulful Saturdays invites guests to step into a playful and intentional space centered on connection. Throughout the evening, attendees will move through guided conversation stations, interactive vignettes, and social experiments inspired by Shaping Freedom’s signature Soulful Saturday experiences and Art Soirée’s culturally rooted gatherings. Music will be provided by DJ Tanz, while food and drinks will be available from The Mill on North’s lineup of Black-owned vendors.
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“Soulful Saturdays is about expanding the way we love and the way we relate, in community,” saidLisane Basquiat, founder of Shaping Freedom®. “Baltimore understands resilience and reinvention, so bringing this experience to West Baltimore feels like a powerful moment to celebrate healing, joy, and honest connection together.”
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“The Mill on North is a symbol of Black creativity and ownership in West Baltimore,” Burrows and Noel shared. “It’s the perfect home for an evening that centers love, play, and community care.”
Located along the West North Avenue corridor, The Mill on North is West Baltimore’s first food hall and a growing destination for local dining, arts, and neighborhood-centered events. Hosting Soulful Saturdays reflects the venue’s role as both an economic anchor and a cultural gathering place for the community.
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For those looking for a creative night out that blends art, music, and meaningful human connection, Soulful Saturdays offers a reminder that joy, healing, and togetherness remain at the heart of Baltimore’s cultural life.
