It’s been a rainy week and we all know the days aren’t as exciting “when it all falls down,” as Syleena Johnson sang on a Kanye West single. Lucky for us, we may be able to hear it live when she performs at Keystone Korner this weekend. There will also be a ton of family-friendly events including a Baltimore by Baltimore festival that will shine light on some of the area’s music artists and a community day at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum.

Thursday, Aug. 8

Lewis Museum Community Day

The Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History & Culture is opening its latest exhibit, “iWitness: Media & the Movement.” The exhibit honors the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as it was told through media including radio, television and photography. To celebrate the opening of the exhibit, the museum will be hosting a community day with free admission.

Time: 10 a.m.

Location: Reginald F. Lewis Museum (830 E. Pratt St.)

Cost: Free.

Family friendly? Yes.

Baltimore Improv Festival

The Baltimore Improv Group’s weeklong festival gathers improv teams of different levels from all over the nation to perform and lead workshops — a total of 83 shows. The festival began on Monday and ends on Sunday.

Time: There are multiple showtimes each day.

Location: 1727 N. Charles St.

Cost: Tickets are $10 per show. All-day deals are available, too.

Family friendly? No, you must be at least 18 to attend.

Saturday, Aug. 10

The Cookout

Local bakery Codetta Bake Shop is hosting its second annual Cookout, a celebration of local Black-owned small businesses and creatives. The event will have more than 20 local vendors, artists, creatives and live performers.

Time: 2 p.m.

Location: One Charles Center (100 N. Charles St.)

Cost: Entry is free, but you will need money for vendors.

Family friendly? Yes.

Syleena Johnson

Singer and songwriter Syleena Johnson is performing at Keystone Korner in Baltimore this weekend. Best known for her feature on Kanye West’s “All Falls Down” single, Johnson has released multiple albums since 2001. She has frequently collaborated with some of hip-hop’s most popular names including KRS-One, Cam’ron and Twista.

Times: 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.

Location: Keystone Korner Baltimore (1350 Lancaster St.)

Cost: Ticket prices range between $45 and $60, plus fees. You can also stream from the comfort of your home for $15, plus fees.

Family friendly? Yes.

Baltimore by Baltimore Festival

Multi-instrumental artist John Tyler is producing this weekend’s Baltimore by Baltimore Festival, showcasing the city’s emerging musicians and small businesses. Featured performers include Moon Tide Gallery, Eze Jackson and Tyler’s Love Groove Band. There will also be vendors that you can shop with.

Time: 12 p.m.

Location: Inner Harbor Amphitheater

Cost: Entry is free, but you will need to pay the vendors.

Family friendly? Yes.

Sunday, Aug. 11

Haitian Caribbean Festival

Komite Ayiti, Inc. and the Friends of Patterson Park are bringing back their Haitian Caribbean festival for its fourth edition. The family friendly event will have live entertainment such as traditional dances and a performance from the band LOKAL, along with kid activities and Haitian food for you to purchase from Gisele’s Caribeyond Cuisine and others.

Time: 2 p.m.

Location: The Observatory at Patterson Park (South Patterson Park Avenue and East Pratt Street)

Cost: General admission tickets are free with RSVP, VIP costs $65.87 with fees included.

Family friendly? Yes.

Correction: This story has been updated to correct the day the Cookout event is being held.