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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.
A local artist market is seen along Charles Street at Artscape in Baltimore, MD on September 22, 2023.
‘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.
Matthew Weiner attends the Variety Antisemitism And Hollywood Summit at 1 Hotel West Hollywood on October 18, 2023 in West Hollywood, California.
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.
Attendees dance at the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course in May 2023.
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.
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.
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.
Concert attendees dance at InfieldFest during the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course in 2024.
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.
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.
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.
The Baltimore hardcore band Turnstile is pictured sitting on a couch.
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.
Julia M. Alexander, the former executive director of the Walters Art Museum, died Sunday.
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.
Rock band Taking Back Sunday perform at Rams Head Live in Baltimore on Aug. 10, 2024.
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.
Terry "TSU Terry" Wedington performs three classic Baltimore dance moves.
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.
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.
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.
Fifi the poodle approaches the mud obstacle of the Kinetic Sculpture Race at Patterson Park on May 4, 2024.
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.
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.
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.
Nikki Glaser, pictured in February 2023 in Las Vegas, brings her “Alive and Unwell Tour” to the Lyric for three shows this weekend.
Scott launches Baltimore arts office — BOPA to operate separately
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott says the city’s new office of arts, culture and entertainment will take cues from cultural hotspots like Atlanta, Chicago and Austin.
Mayor Brandon Scott delivers his 2025 State of the City address on Monday.
After an unexpected dismissal, American Visionary Art Museum names new director
After an abrupt dismissal and a 10-month search, Baltimore’s American Visionary Art Museum named Ellen Owens of New York’s Castellani Art Museum as its new director.
The exterior of the American Visionary Art Museum.
Old in name, not attitude: Baltimore’s Old Time Music Festival eyes the future
The sixth annual Old Time Music Festival, returning to the Baltimore Museum of Industry on April 18 and 19, emphasizes inclusivity and audience participation.
Father-son duo Brad, left, and Ken Kolodner perform at the Old Time Music Festival at the Baltimore Museum of Industry.
What to do in Baltimore this weekend, from music festivals to Easter at the zoo
Whether you want to learn about Baltimore artists, jam out to some old-time music or get some laughs at a comedy show, we’ve got you covered.
Kids can get their photo taken with the Easter Bunny at the Maryland Zoo’s Bunny Bonanzoo event.
7 things to do in Baltimore County, including a crafts party for Swifties
Here’s what to do in Baltimore County this weekend, from a Taylor Swift Bracelet Party to stand-up comedy to an Easter egg hunt.
CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 09: Bracelets at the SoFi Taylor Swift Pre-Party at The Shay on August 09, 2023 in Culver City, California. (Photo by Presley Ann/Getty Images for SoFi)
Doechii, Noah Kahan, Lucy Dacus to headline All Things Go music festival
Doechii, Lucy Dacus and Noah Kahan will headline September’s All Things Go festival, which returns to a three-day event at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 02: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Doechii performs onstage during the 67th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 02, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
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