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Wesley Case

Wesley

Wesley Case is an arts and culture reporter for The Baltimore Banner. Previously, he authored The Scan, The Banner’s weekday morning newsletter. Before joining The Banner, he was a research editor at Morning Consult and an editor at The Athletic. He also covered Baltimore’s arts and nightlife scenes for a decade as a reporter and critic at The Baltimore Sun. A South Jersey native and University of Delaware alum, he has lived all over Baltimore City since 2008.

The latest from Wesley Case

BTS to headline M&T Bank Stadium twice as Maryland’s K-pop embrace continues
Five-time Grammy nominees BTS will perform at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore this summer, marking the K-pop group’s first headlining concert in Maryland, a state that has embraced K-pop.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 21: (L-R) Suga, V, J-Hope, Jin, Jungkook, Jimin, and RM of BTS perform onstage during the 2021 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on November 21, 2021 in Los Angeles, California.
Maryland’s Wanda Sykes had a memorable Golden Globes
Wanda Sykes, an actor and comedian from Anne Arundel County, stole the show at the Golden Globes by roasting the stand-up nominees while protesting ICE.
Wanda Sykes attends the 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton on January 11, 2026 in Beverly Hills, California.
At Golden Globes, another shining moment for ‘Golden’ and a Maryland native
“Golden,” the “KPop Demon Hunters” smash featuring vocals by Maryland native Rei Ami, won best original song at Sunday’s Golden Globe Awards. Is an Oscar next?
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 11: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) (L-R) Audrey Nuna, EJAE and Rei Ami, winners of the Best Original Song - Motion Picture for "Golden" from "KPop Demon Hunters," pose in the press room during the 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton on January 11, 2026 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
Many know him as Greater Baltimore Committee’s CEO. He’s also a poet.
Mark Anthony Thomas, president and CEO of the Greater Baltimore Committee, discusses “In Need of Seawater,” the new short film based on the Atlanta native’s poetry.
Many Marylanders know Mark Anthony Thomas as the CEO of Greater Baltimore Committee. He’s also returning to his roots as a poet.
Hip-hop icons the Roots and legendary singer Stephanie Mills to headline Artscape
The Roots and Stephanie Mills will headline the Artscape festival, which will return to downtown May 23-24, Mayor Brandon Scott announced Thursday.
At left, the Roots perform onstage during WhyHunger's Amplified: Annual Hungerthon Kickoff Concert in New York City on October 15, 2024. At right, Stephanie Mills performs at the VVIP Superlounge Experience during Day 3 of the 2025 ESSENCE Festival of Culture in New Orleans, La., on July 06, 2025.
What to do in Baltimore this weekend: See Jivebomb and an ex-‘SNL’ cast member
Whether you want to mosh to Baltimore hardcore bands, laugh at stand-up from a former "SNL" cast member or see some local art, we’ve got you covered.
Fans stagedive to Jivebomb at the Disturbin' the Peace festival at Baltimore Soundstage last year. Jivebomb will perform Sunday at The Ottobar.
Equitea opens in Remington, tapping into America’s growing matcha craze
Equitea has opened its first brick-and-mortar shop in Remington — the only cafe dedicated to specialty green teas in the city.
Equitea owner Quentin Vennie makes a matcha drink during the opening part of his month-long matcha shop pop up in the Remington neighborhood of Baltimore, MD on Feb. 22, 2025.
Baltimore’s storied 8x10 music venue to shut down this summer
The 8x10, Baltimore’s storied music venue in Federal Hill, will close in June. Co-owner Brian Shupe discusses why.
The 8x10, a concert venue in the Federal Hill neighborhood of Baltimore, announced it will be closing on June 30, 2026.
What to do in Baltimore New Year’s weekend, including ‘Stop Making Sense’ and kids’ crafts
Whether you want to see the Talking Heads on the big screen, get crafty at a collage party or run around Patterson Park for charity, we’ve got you covered.
Talking Heads founder David Byrne in a scene from the 1984 concert film “Stop Making Sense,” which plays at the Charles Theatre on New Year’s Day.
Isiah Whitlock Jr., actor who played Clay Davis on ‘The Wire,’ dies at 71
“The Wire” actor Isiah Whitlock Jr. died on Tuesday at age 71.
Isiah Whitlock, Jr. arrives at the Los Angeles premiere of the third season of "Veep" at Paramount Studios on Monday, March 24, 2014.
Maryland’s unforgettable year in pop culture
From Turnstile to Tramell Tillman, Maryland artists of all practices had a remarkable 2025. Here are just some of the highlights in music, art, movies, TV and more.
What to do in Baltimore this Christmas weekend, including WWE Live and Gogol Bordello
Whether you want to cheer on WWE wrestling stars, mosh to veteran punkers Gogol Bordello or see a new play about Ursula the Sea Witch, we’ve got you covered.
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - AUGUST 03: Cody Rhodes rests against a corner during his street fight style match against John Cena during WWE 2025 SummerSlam at MetLife Stadium on August 03, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
The Maryland governor’s mansion is more artful these days. Thank the first lady.
First Lady Dawn Moore gives a tour of the Government House in Annapolis, where she’s expanding the conversation around Maryland art and artists one work at a time.
First Lady Dawn Moore aimed to infuse the historic Government House with modernity while honoring its history.
What to do in Baltimore this weekend, including ‘Wicked’ and Jonas Brothers live
Whether you want to see “Wicked” on stage, sing along to the Jonas Brothers at CFG Bank Arena or shop local at a holiday market in Hampden, we’ve got you covered.
Jessie Davidson (left, as Elphaba) and Zoe Jensen (Glinda) star in the national tour of “Wicked,” which runs at the Hippodrome Theatre through Jan. 11.
Get the ’26 calendars out: Artscape, other Baltimore festival dates set
Mayor Brandon Scott announced the dates Thursday for some of Baltimore’s biggest festivals taking place next year, including Artscape and AFRAM.
Mayor Brandon Scott announces the 2026 dates for the City of Baltimore’s major festivals and citywide special events. Scott said the Charm City Live festival “holds special significance” because he met his wife there and also named their son after the event.
What to do in Baltimore this weekend, including the Mayor’s Christmas Parade and GZA
Whether you want to attend the Mayor’s Christmas Parade, see the Christmas tree lighting at City Hall or rap along to Wu-Tang Clan’s GZA, we’ve got you covered.
Jimmy Pelletier, from DC Wheels Charity, wows the crowds with skateboard moves at Hampden's Annual Holiday Parade on December 4, 2022.
A Baltimore artist’s $110K payday at Art Basel
Baltimore’s Cynthia Daignault sold two new works for more than $110,000 total at Art Basel, the art world’s Super Bowl-like trade show, in Miami Beach.
“Sunrise, Everest,” a 2025 oil on linen painting by Baltimore artist Cynthia Daignault.
Maryland musicians dominate best-of lists from Rolling Stone, Pitchfork and more
Turnstile, Dijon and other musicians with Maryland ties landed on year-end, best-of critics’ lists from Rolling Stone, Pitchfork and others.
Clockwise from top left, Nourished by Time; HUNTR/X; Dijon; Turnstile.
What to do in Baltimore this weekend, from the monument lighting to a boat parade
Whether you want to gather around the Washington Monument lighting, watch “Elf” with the BSO or laugh thanks to comic Katie Boyle, we’ve got you covered.
Fireworks light up the sky around the Washington Monument during the 52nd Monument Lighting at Mount Vernon Place on Thursday, December 7, 2023.
In this prestigious arts competition, MICA students stand alone
Maryland Institute College of Art students Hazel Paik and Nicole Estelle Brown won big at the 2025 AXA Art Prize — familiar territory for the Baltimore art and design school.
Maryland Institute College of Art senior Hazel Paik, second to right, stands next to her painting “Green Sun” and jury members after winning the AXA Art Prize in New York.
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