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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.

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The Kennedy String Quartet will perform a tribute to Beyoncé by candlelight at the First Unitarian Church Baltimore on Friday night.
What to do in Baltimore this weekend, from a Hampden festival to a Beyoncé tribute
Whether you want to see a free concert at Canton Waterfront Park, support nonprofits at Hampden Highlights or drink sour beers at Max’s Taphouse, we’ve got you covered.
“Game of Skill and Chance” by Chris Doyle, part of the Cordish Collection displayed at Live! Casino & Hotel in Hanover.
One of Maryland’s most impressive art collections is at a suburban casino
One of Maryland’s most impressive art collections, including works by Andy Warhol, Damien Hirst and more, isn’t located in a museum but at a casino & hotel in suburban Anne Arundel County.
A patron rock climbs at Movement Gym inside Union Collective, a former Sears warehouse in Baltimore.
What to do in Baltimore this weekend, from free rock climbing to a pizza battle
Whether you want to play bingo at a Little Italy Festival, hear authors at a literary festival or try rock climbing for free, we’ve got you covered.
Members of Baltimore’s TSU Dance Crew, from left: Ryan Daly a.k.a. Ayo Shag, Charvez Mackall a.k.a. TSU Rum and Terry Wedington a.k.a. TSU Terry.
‘Boots on the Ground’ was already viral. Baltimore’s dance makes it even better.
As 803Fresh’s “Boots on the Ground” takes off, Baltimore’s TSU Dance Crew is putting their own spin on the viral hit.
Artscape relaunched in its new location on Saturday.
Artscape’s changes met with early approval amid sunny weather and positive vibes
Artscape, Baltimore’s crown jewel of public festivals and the largest of its kind in the country, is turning a new page in 2025.
Stephan McClellan of One Life Wonder performs for a crowd at Artscape on Sept. 22, 2023.
What to do in Baltimore this weekend, from Artscape to Brew at the Zoo
Whether you want to check out Baltimore’s annual Artscape festival, try new beers at the Maryland Zoo or headbang at Maryland Deathfest, we’ve got you covered.
A local artist market is seen along Charles Street at Artscape in Baltimore, MD on September 22, 2023.
Artscape 2025: All the changes you need to know, plus the music and forecast
From a new location and date to the debut of the Scout Art Fair, there are a lot of changes coming to Baltimore’s Artscape festival. Here’s a handy FAQ.
Matthew Weiner attends the Variety Antisemitism And Hollywood Summit at 1 Hotel West Hollywood on October 18, 2023 in West Hollywood, California.
‘Mad Men’s’ Matthew Weiner talks new play ‘John Wilkes Booth’ and hating crabs
“Mad Men” creator and Maryland native Matthew Weiner talks about writing his first play, "John Wilkes Booth: One Night Only!“ when he still thinks about “Mad Men” and growing up in Maryland.
Attendees dance at the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course in May 2023.
What to do in Baltimore this weekend, from Preakness to new Italian festival
Whether you want to cheer on horses at the Preakness Stakes, hit an early dance party at a morning rave or celebrate Italian culture at a new festival, we’ve got you covered.
Turnstile performs a free benefit concert at Wyman Park Dell  in Baltimore, MD on May 10, 2025 to raise donations for Health Care for the Homeless.
Baltimore’s Turnstile unleashes joyful chaos in the park — and raises $35k for a cause
In celebrating the band’s new album release, Turnstile put on a free concert at Baltimore’s Wyman Park Dell over the weekend to raise money for Health Care for the Homeless.
Concert attendees dance at InfieldFest during the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course in 2024.
The history of Preakness party debauchery (and what to expect now)
Once one of the most debaucherous day-drinking parties in the mid-Atlantic, the Preakness Stakes’ infield has evolved into an increasingly tamer event.
Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden speaks during a discussion with historians Doris Kearns Goodwin and Jon Meacham on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022, on how "to establish and preserve the narrative of January 6th." The event marked the first anniversary of the U.S. Capitol insurrection, the violent attack by Trump supporters that has fundamentally changed the Congress and raised global concerns about the future of American democracy.
Carla Hayden let Lizzo play a Founding Father’s flute. Is that why Trump fired her?
Carla Hayden, the nation’s first female and first Black Librarian of Congress, fired Thursday by Trump, "will remain a Maryland treasure," her fellow Maryland librarians say.
The Baltimore hardcore band Turnstile is pictured sitting on a couch.
What to do in Baltimore this weekend, from a free Turnstile concert to Remfest
Whether you want to mosh at a free Turnstile concert, explore the Remington neighborhood or celebrate Greek food and culture, we’ve got you covered.
Julia M. Alexander, the former executive director of the Walters Art Museum, died Sunday.
Julia M. Alexander, Walters Art Museum’s first female director, dies at 57
Julia M. Alexander, the first female director of the Walters Art Museum in Baltimore, died from a heart attack on Sunday.
Rock band Taking Back Sunday perform at Rams Head Live in Baltimore on Aug. 10, 2024.
Former Rams Head Live! music venue to reopen as Nevermore Hall
Nevermore Hall is replacing the downtown Baltimore music venue Rams Head Live, which hosted its last concert in December.
Terry "TSU Terry" Wedington performs three classic Baltimore dance moves.
Baltimore club music says ‘Wut Wut’ to the world with ‘Fortnite’ emote
Baltimore Club music and its dance culture have reached plenty of milestones over the years. Add “Fortnite” to the list.
T-Pain performs during halftime of the AFC Championship game between the Baltimore Ravens and Kansas City Chiefs at M&T Bank Stadium in January 2024.
T-Pain, Wyclef Jean to headline slimmed-down Preakness Stakes
Without the usual infield music festival, Preakness 150 is calling on Wyclef Jean and T-Pain to entertain music fans at Baltimore’s annual Triple Crown race.
Fifi the poodle approaches the mud obstacle of the Kinetic Sculpture Race at Patterson Park on May 4, 2024.
What to do in Baltimore this weekend, from the Kinetic Sculpture Race to Flower Mart
Whether you want to cheer on the charming Kinetic Sculpture Race, enjoy plants at Flower Mart or rock out to Linkin Park, we’ve got you covered.
Tavish Forsyth, a queer artist and educator, posted a nude video on YouTube in protest of the Trump administration’s takeover of the Kennedy Center earlier this year.
A queer artist’s nude protest of Trump went viral. It turned their life upside-down.
After creating a nude protest video against the Trump administration, Tavish Forsyth of Baltimore lost their jobs at Johns Hopkins and the Kennedy Center. They regret nothing.
Nikki Glaser, pictured in February 2023 in Las Vegas, brings her “Alive and Unwell Tour” to the Lyric for three shows this weekend.
What to do in Baltimore this weekend, from a jazz festival to Nikki Glaser live
Whether you want to experience a hot jazz festival, see the popular stand-up comedian Nikki Glaser or run a 5K for charity, we’ve got you covered.
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