West Baltimore will come alive with creativity, conversation, and community as Soulful Saturdays: Love & Connection Edition takes over The Mill on North on Saturday, January 17. The immersive evening is a collaboration between Shaping Freedom® and Art 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.
“Soulful Saturdays is about expanding the way we love and the way we relate, in community,” said Lisane 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.”
Founded by Ainsley Burrows and Laurielle Noel, Art Soirée has become known for elevating Baltimore artists while creating immersive spaces where culture, creativity, and community care intersect. The collective has received a mayor’s proclamation recognizing its impact on the city’s arts community…