Events this weekend: neighborhood gatherings and winter activities

This weekend includes a brewery fundraiser for Jeppson the cat with BARCS adoptable animals and a portion of drink sales donated, and a Galentine's 'Flamingle' drag brunch at the Maryland Zoo.

The weekend brings a mix of familiar winter activities and playful local events as the semester resumes a steady schedule. After weeks of holidays and snow interruptions, organizers and venues have scheduled gatherings that fit between a short pause and a return to routine. Events span campus offerings, neighborhood staples and themed celebrations for different interests. Several listings note ticketing details or weather-dependent availability. Selected events: - Jeppson's Birthday Party, Peabody Heights Brewery, 401 E. 30th St., Saturday 1-7 p.m.: The brewery celebrates its worker cat Jeppi with beer, Malort and animal-themed vendors; adoptable animals from BARCS will be on site from 1-4 p.m., and 10% of drink sales during the day will support the shelter. - Baltimore Restaurant Week (extended through Saturday): The promotion was extended to make up for recent winter weather disruptions and offers prix fixe menus at participating restaurants across the city. - Galentine's Day Flamingle Brunch, Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, Mansion House Porch, Sunday 12-4 p.m.: A 21-and-over event with a roaring '20s twist that includes zoo admission, a brunch buffet by Miss Shirley's Cafe, an open bar, drag and burlesque performances, keeper chats and animal ambassador meet-and-greets; tickets are listed at $110 plus fees. - Ottobar's Punk Rock Flea Market, Ottobar, 2549 N. Howard St., Sunday 12-4 p.m.: A free market featuring handmade goods, vintage clothing, patches, pins, zines, art and rotating local vendors. - Homewood Ice Rink, Imagine Center parking lot off W. University Pkwy, Sunday 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m.: The campus rink is open on weekends for skating sessions; rental skates and 90-minute slots are available, and availability is weather-dependent. Summary: The lineup offers a range of community and campus activities for the weekend, from a charitable brewery birthday event and the extended Restaurant Week to a themed zoo brunch, a punk flea market and weekend ice skating. Undetermined at this time.