Artscape to return in 2023 with new format, new date
The largest free arts festival in the country, missing from Baltimore’s festival lineup, will be held Sept. 20 - 24.
New documentaries on Frederick Douglass and Harriet Tubman premiere on Maryland Public Television
Oscar-nominated documentarian Stanley Nelson said he hopes viewers take away something new about the formidable Black icons.
DJ Amy Reid creates musical ‘Utopia’ centered on joy and connection
Baltimore artist Amy Reid has created a joyous sense of community at her events.
One Maryland One Book returns to help us flex our empathy muscles
Maryland Humanities’ One Maryland One Book program has returned after a three-year hiatus with an author talk from Naima Coster.
In memoriam: Valerie Maynard, friend and artist
Valerie Maynard is remembered by her loved ones for her tenacity and drive to represent Black life in her art.
Spotlighters’ ‘Hoodoo Love’ gives viewers a taste of conjuring and magic
Spotlighters Theatre brings Katori Hall’s “Hoodoo Love” to Baltimore.
Class Stories: The pottery wheel is a difficult tool. Here’s what you should know to take it on.
Arts and culture writer Imani Spence tells readers of her first wheel throwing class.
‘In Baltimore, everybody’s unionizing’: Workers weigh in on wave of labor organizing campaigns
This recent wave of collective bargaining has been catalyzed by the COVID-19 pandemic and the growing wealth gap, according to workers, labor organizers and experts.
Playwright Tuyết Thị Phạm wants you to have more awkward conversations
Tickets for the playwright's “Dinner and Cake” production are available now from Everyman Theatre.
Personal Best Ceramics pulls from Baltimore’s best ceramics community
How Whitney Simpkins of Personal Best Ceramics has used Baltimore's ceramics community to support her work.
‘Astrology for Black Girls’: a book for Black girls considering astrology when the world is too much
Jordannah Elizabeth distills astrology into foundational terms and concepts so that young people can feel empowered to begin their own astrological study.
A national treasure turns 208 years old and begins anew
The Peale will hold an official grand reopening Saturday after major renovations.
‘The Amazing Black-Man’ sticks around at the Peale
Kumasi J. Barnett talks about collecting, artistry, “The Amazing Black-Man” and more at the Peale.
‘Inheritance’ author Baynard Woods talks about how his upbringing shaped his understanding of white supremacy
Author Baynard Woods talks about how growing up in South Carolina primed him to accept white supremacist ideals and how he grew to understand their insidious nature.
New AVAM director wants the world to see Baltimore landmark for the ‘treasure’ it is
Jenenne Whitfield has the chance to influence transformative change at the AVAM, which has had one executive director and chief curator in its history.
New BSO conductor makes history as first non-white person to lead orchestra
Jonathon Heyward said he knows the significance of making the BSO more accessible, which has been a consistent critique.
Why did BSO cut shows? Subscribers worry, but expert sees a bright side.
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra subscribers are concerned about the changes to the season offerings.
Queer dance party, Version, returns for Pride
Photographer Sydney Allen captures the beauty of queer dance party Version, with DJ Trillnatured and Kotic Couture during their Pride 2022 return.
As audiences head back for live shows, theaters look for ways to evolve post-pandemic
Theaters around the city are having to make unprecedented production changes due to the constant threat of COVID.
The best local rap and R&B of the first half of 2022
Halfway through the year, here are some of our favorite tunes from the Baltimore and the greater DMV regions.