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A scene from the Maryland State Fair in Timonium on Aug. 25.
What to do this Labor Day weekend, from the Maryland State Fair to holiday celebrations
Whether you want to see Lil Baby in concert, attend a state festival or Renaissance Fair, or just let out some laughs at a comedy show, we’ve got you covered.
MC Bravado, left, and Jay Royale will perform Friday at Soundstage as part of a fundraising concert for Beats Not Bullets.
A teacher-turned-rapper is using hip-hop to try and stop violence in Baltimore
MC Bravado and Jay Royale are headlining a show Friday at Baltimore Soundstage to raise money for Beats Not Bullets, a music and mentorship program that aims to interrupt violence by making hip-hop more accessible.
Ari Lennox, seen here at Coachella in 2022, is headlining Charm City Live this weekend.
What to do this weekend, from Charm City Live to salsa dancing lessons
Whether you want to see Ari Lennox at a festival or Pete Davidson at a comedy show, or check out back-to-school drives, we’ve got you covered.
Ari Lennox performs onstage at Autoshop in Washington, D.C., on April 19.
Ari Lennox to replace H.E.R. as Charm City Live festival headliner
Charm City Live festival, which takes place Saturday, lost H.E.R. as its headliner, but gained popular R&B singer Ari Lennox.
Vegan SoulFest and CLLCTIVLY's We Give Black Fest joined for a three-day festival in 2022.
For one vendor, Vegan SoulFest + We Give Black Fest was anything but a healthy environment
Event management company 3 Pillars said they have still yet to be completely compensated for their services at last year’s simultaneous events.
Illustration showing Black male performer wearing a backwards baseball cap and singing into a microphone, with cityscape of Baltimore emerging from his lips, showing highways all going into the city.
50 years of hip-hop and references to Baltimore in songs
Baltimore is widely recognized for its indirect influences in hip-hop, but here’s a list of some of its direct mentions in the genre.
Lionel Richie performs onstage during the opening night of “Sing A Song All Night Long” with Earth, Wind & Fire at Xcel Energy Center on Aug. 4, 2023 in St. Paul, Minnesota.
What to do this weekend, from seeing Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire to watching movies in the park
We’ve got you covered with things to do this weekend, with several music events, a sunset cruise and more.
The Havre de Grace Colored School Museum and Cultural Center is hosting the 6th annual Arts, Wine, Jazz & Soul Festival on Saturday.
What to do this weekend, from a wine festival to the Peale’s birthday bash
We’ve also got you covered with several music event suggestions, whether you’re a fan of hip-hop, soul, jazz or EDM.
Producer Christopher Morton, his producer aka "White Boy"
Popular Baltimore rap producer ‘WhiteBoy’ killed in Thursday shooting
Christopher Morton, known by his producer name “WhiteBoy,” worked frequently with some of Baltimore’s top rappers, including YG Teck, OTR Chaz, Roddy Rackzz and 448 RIQ.
Producer and screenwriter Wayne Johnson is a native of Baltimore City.
How a Baltimore writer and producer is handling the Hollywood strikes: ‘It’s a mess’
Despite a writer and actor strike, Wayne Johnson — a screenwriter, film producer, president of his own company and the chief content officer of a soon-to-be-launched digital network — still has aspirations to build Baltimore.
David Simon, seen here at the April 2022 premiere of HBO’s “We Own This City” in New York, will sit down for an hourlong book talk Friday at Greedy Reads about the graphic novel version of his “Homicide” book.
What to do this weekend, from a David Simon book talk to a Latin American festival
Whether you want to enjoy video game music, see some of Baltimore’s best dancers or enjoy some outdoor festivals, we’ve got you covered for things to do this weekend.
The plaque above the keyboard of the 1929 piano shows it was a gift to Sam Green from John Lennon and Yoko Ono.
Owned by John Lennon, lost after Andy Warhol, a piano finds itself on auction in Towson
Imagine owning John Lennon (and Yoko Ono and Andy Warhol and Sam Green's) piano. It's easy if you attend this Towson auction (and have more than $1 million to spare).
GLENDALE, ARIZONA - MARCH 17: Editorial use only and no commercial use at any time. No use on publication covers is permitted after August 9, 2023. Taylor Swift performs onstage for the opening night of "Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour" at State Farm Stadium on March 17, 2023 in Swift City, ERAzona (Glendale, Arizona). The city of Glendale, Arizona was ceremonially renamed to Swift City for March 17-18 in honor of The Eras Tour. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management)
What to do this weekend, from an outdoor movie at AVAM to a Taylor Swift brunch
Whether you want to enjoy some great R&B music, learn about some of Baltimore’s most interesting locations or sing music by Tina Turner, we’ve got you covered.
Thomas Rhett performs onstage during NSAI 2022 Nashville Songwriter Awards at Ryman Auditorium
What to do this weekend, from seeing Thomas Rhett to a jerk festival
Whether you want to enjoy some country music, task some Jamaican jerk dishes or support local vendors, we’ve got you covered for things to do this weekend.
Rapper Tre' Amani at Wright Way Studios in Baltimore.
Tours. A new EP. Broccoli City Festival. Tre’ Amani is ready to blow up.
Rap artist Tre' Amani is gearing up to perform alongside a bevy of big names at D.C.'s Broccoli City Festival ― a home game of sorts for the Columbia native.
Keivonn Woodard attends the Los Angeles Premiere of HBO's "The Last Of Us" at Regency Village Theatre on January 09, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.
A 10-year-old from Bowie just made history for his Emmy nomination
Bowie resident Keivonn Woodard is the first Black deaf actor and the second-youngest actor ever to be nominated for an Emmy for his work on HBO’s “The Last of Us.”
Sagamore Spirit Distillery, as seen from Rye House, will host Whiskey on the Waterfront this weekend.
What to do this weekend, from flea markets to Whiskey on the Waterfront
Whether you want to watch a movie outside, check out work from some of Baltimore's young artists or support local Black businesses, we’ve got you covered for things to do this weekend.
Flyer for Let’s Go Party night market event.
What to do this weekend, from family movie night to wine and food pairing
Whether you want to see a free movie, save some money on clothing sales or take part in a crime mystery, we’ve got you covered for things to do this weekend.
The Mammoth Fireworks Show in Catonsville.
What to do (and where to see fireworks) on July Fourth in Baltimore
Whether you want to dress your pet up in patriotic garb, watch fireworks by the Inner Harbor or hear live music in Cherry Hill, we’ve got you covered for things to do this Fourth of July.
Musician Abdu Ali is one of the 2023 recipients of the Baker Artist Awards.
Six Baltimore creatives win thousands as Baker Artist 2023 awardees
Oletha DeVane, Colette Krogol, Margaret Rorison, M. Jordan Tierney, Abdu Ali and Elizabeth Evitts Dickinson are recipients of the 2023 Baker Artist Award for their creative work in Baltimore.
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