> First Night for Families, a family-friendly New Year's Eve party, 7 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 31, Maryland Science Center, 601 Light St. Cost is $25, members $20. Call 410-545-5898.

> The Eubie Blake National Jazz Institute and Cultural Center, 847 N. Howard St., will host a forum and community discussion on local battles against racism, workplace discrimination, addiction and poverty, 5-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 6. This open forum is part of "Moving Walls 7," a traveling photography exhibit. Call 410-225-3130.

> Homewood House Museum, 3400 N. Charles St. will host the opening reception for the exhibit "What's in the Wardrobe? Getting Dressed in Early Maryland," 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 6 at Homewood. The exhibit runs through March 31. Call 410-516-5589.

> Get a behind-the-scenes look at the dolphins of the National Aquarium in Baltimore 2:30-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 8. A guide will share the personalities of the dolphin famly. Also, visit the marine mammal kitchen to see what they eat and meet with a trainer for an exclusive dolphin playtime session and to make a craft. Guests of this event do not have physical contact with the dolphins. Cost is $58 for adults, $54 for seniors and $49 for children ages 8-11. Call 410-576-3833.