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Taji Burris

Taji

Taji Burris was an arts and culture reporter for The Baltimore Banner. He has covered the Baltimore music scene since 2015 for outlets such as The Working Title, The 4th Quarter, and The Banner.

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Irish dancing will be part of the celebration at this weekend’s 50th annual Maryland Irish Festival.
What to do this weekend, from an Irish festival to an art walk
Whether you want to check out Station North’s art scene, shop for some handmade gifts or celebrate Irish culture, we’ve got you covered.
Staff members get orders ready to serve inside Valentino’s in Baltimore.
An insomniac’s guide to where to order food after midnight
Whether you’re in the mood for pizza or fried rice, here are five of the best Baltimore-area restaurants to get late-night food when most others are closed.
Have some fun with your jack-o’-lanterns once Halloween ends by watching watching them drop from the roof of the Maryland Science Center.
What to do this weekend, from pumpkin smashing to a beer festival
Whether you want to check out a new exhibit at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum, take your child to smash their pumpkin or go to a craft beer festival, we’ve got you covered.
A rendering of Frederick Douglass titled “Frederick Douglass / Liberty” outside the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture in Baltimore, Md., on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.
Provocative Frederick Douglass mural gets new life in Baltimore
“Frederick Douglass/Liberty,” a modernized image of the historic figure on display outside the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture, is sure to stir conversations.
There will be plenty of opportunities to see dogs in costumes this weekend.
What to do this weekend, from free ‘Hocus Pocus’ to pet costume contests
Whether you want to check out a BSO concert, attend a dog-friendly fundraiser or go to a children’s fall festival at the Inner Harbor, we’ve got you covered.
Crowds show up at the first night of Artscape after its four-year hiatus on September 22, 2023.
Baltimore art world reacts to BOPA break-up: ‘I’ve seen the writing on the wall’
We spoke with Baltimore artists, advocates, arts writers and more about the city’s split with BOPA and what comes next.
Exterior of the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall on 2/5/23.
What to do this weekend, from ‘Our Town’ to Baltimore’s Running Festival
Whether you want to check out Disney on Ice, run in (or watch) a marathon or indulge in a night of indie horror movies, we’ve got you covered.
Billie Eilish will stop at CFG Bank Arena on her “Hit Me Hard And Soft” tour this weekend.
What to do this weekend, from seeing Billie Eilish to the New/Next Film Festival
Whether you want to check out the New/Next Film Festival, tour Baltimore artists’ studios for free or go see Billie Eilish, we’ve got you covered.
Red Emma's located at 3128 Greenmount Avenue
The Baltimore Book Festival is back. Here’s what you need to know.
Check out panel discussions, writing workshops, poetry readings, author talks and book signings at the Baltimore Book Festival in Waverly.
A group of pigs race during the Pigtown Festival in Baltimore, MD on September 30, 2023.
What to do this weekend, from pig races to an international art exhibit
Whether you want to check out the Pigtown Festival, see Creative Alliance’s newest art exhibit or dress in costume for a scavenger hunt, we’ve got you covered.
Rappers Redman, left, and Method Man are two of the headliners of this weekend's Charm City Live.
What to do this weekend, from Charm City Live to a pet adoption happy hour
Whether you want to see Method Man and Redman at Charm City Live, visit Baltimore Museum of Art for a free community day or adopt a pet, we’ve got you covered.
Lady Brion speaks at a podium to a room full of people.
Lady Brion is Maryland’s 11th poet laureate — and its youngest ever
Lady Brion is the youngest person and first spoken word artist to be named Maryland’s poet laureate.
Bruce Springsteen performed the first concert at CFG Bank Arena post renovations on April 7, 2023.
What to do this weekend, from seeing Bruce Springsteen to the Ravens home opener
Whether you want to see Bruce Springsteen, visit M&T Bank Stadium for the Ravens game or check out a festival, show or toilet bowl race, we’ve got you covered.
Julia Marciari-Alexander, seen here at the Walters Art Museum, will serve her last day as executive director and CEO of the institution on Friday.
The Walters Art Museum’s first female director reflects on being a pioneer
Ahead of her last day at the Walters Art Museum, Julia Marciari-Alexander talks Baltimore’s creative culture and how her time here changed the way she looks at art.
Ginuwine from TGT performs onstage during Day 2 of the 2024 ESSENCE Festival of Culture presented by Coca-Cola at Caesars Superdome on July 06, 2024 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
What to do this weekend, from First Thursday to a star-filled R&B concert
Whether you want to see Ginuwine or Kirk Franklin, visit Canton Waterfront Park or let out some laughs, we’ve got you covered.
Baltimore Museum of Industry is hosting a Skate Day, where all ages are welcome, at its weekly farmers market on Saturday.
What to do this Labor Day weekend, from a comedy festival to Skate Day
Whether you want to see Boosie Badazz and Webbie, visit the Maryland Renaissance Festival or learn about Baltimore’s skating culture, we’ve got you covered.
Ariel “Ari” O'Neal, right, performs alongside John Legend during the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Aug. 21.
The Maryland guitarist who outshined John Legend and Sheila E. at the DNC
Ari O’Neal's performance with John Legend and Sheila E. at the Democratic National Convention was far from the first time the Maryland guitarist played alongside big name celebrities.
Usher kicks off his “Past Present Future” tour on Aug. 20 in Washington, D.C. He’ll play two shows in Baltimore this weekend.
What to do this weekend, from seeing Usher to the Maryland State Fair
Whether you want to see Usher, visit the Maryland State Fair or treat your dog to a day of fun, we’ve got you covered.
Keith Lee should try the neighborhood bird at Ekiben.
Forget about the DMV, Keith Lee. Here are 5 Baltimore restaurants to try instead.
Popular food reviewer Keith Lee is bringing his famous TikToks to the DMV area. But we have Baltimore-specific restaurants he should try first.
The Renegade Monster Truck Tour comes to the Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds this weekend, July 14-16.
What to do this weekend, from a monster truck show to a dog-friendly happy hour
Whether you want to visit a dog-friendly happy hour or see some loud monster trucks, we’ve got you covered.
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