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    Billy Joel has canceled all his upcoming concerts across North America and England after being diagnosed with fluid buildup in his brain.
    Billy Joel cancels touring after being diagnosed with a brain disorder
    Billy Joel has canceled all his upcoming concerts across North America and England after being diagnosed with fluid buildup in his brain that has affected his “hearing, vision and balance.”
    Sarah Miriam Peale's 1830 self-portraits is one of 22 works included in a new exhibit at Hammond Harwood House in Annapolis examining women painters of Peale dynasty of early American painters. It runs through Aug. 15.
    7 things to do in Annapolis: ‘Peale Women Painters’ explores hidden members of American arts dynasty
    Three new art exhibits opening for Memorial Day offer a good opportunity to see another side of Annapolis, its visual arts. It's also a parade weekend in Annapolis, and time for alfresco dining to return to West Street.
    The Blue Angels complete their annual flyover above Annapolis during the Naval Academy’s commencement week on May 22, 2024. Gladys Schultz looks up in awe at the jets as they do stunts in the air.
    7 things to do in Annapolis includes a chance to see the Blue Angels, loud and beloved
    All but the joyless few in Annapolis will step outside Tuesday and Wednesday to marvel as the Blue Angels paint the Chesapeake Bay sky with speed, smoke and daring, along with other great things to do in the coming week.
    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.
    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.
    The Annapolis Book Festival at Key School returns May 3, 2025 with authors, panel discussions and a used book sale.
    7 things to do in Annapolis: May brings books, women of song and Italian sausage
    The first weekend in May is one of the busiest of the year in Annapolis, with festivals celebrating books, food, art and music. Oh, and you can catch a new stage production, too.
    Friday You're in Love? Enjoy an evening of Gathering Gloom with fellow Cure fans and reminisce about Robert Smith's fantastic hair and makeup.
    7 things to do in Baltimore County includes Cure tribute, Towsontown Spring Festival
    Spring has arrived in Baltimore County, from the return of Catonsville’s farmers market to the 56th annual Towsontown Spring Festival.
    Father-son duo Brad, left, and Ken Kolodner perform at the Old Time Music Festival at the Baltimore Museum of Industry.
    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.
    Jack Harlow performs as the headlining act of Preakness LIVE at Pimlico Race Course on May 18, 2024.
    150th Preakness won’t have traditional infield music festival, a staple since 2009
    Scenes at the Herbiculture cannabis dispensary
    7 things to do in Annapolis: Sunday is 420. Are weed specials worth it?
    Cannabis dispensaries roll out 420 sales and promotions like so many Zig-Zag papers. It’s the weed equivalent of Black Friday. Reliable consumer savvy works well on 42-0. So, here are a few tips.
    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)
    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.
    Jivebomb performs at the Disturbin' the Peace festival at the Baltimore Soundstage in February.
    Baltimore’s hardcore music scene is bigger — and better — than it’s ever been
    With bands like Jivebomb, End It and Gasket, Baltimore’s hardcore scene is having its biggest moment yet, captivating and attracting fans of the aggressive genre from all over.
    Micah Smith, a 41-year-old crooner and acclaimed musician, died April 4, 2025.
    Micah Smith leaves behind a family and the Baltimore music community he changed
    Beloved by his community and family, gospel crooner and traveling musician Micah Smith died April 4 at 41 years old.
    Annapolis will celebrate the life of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. on Saturday with a parade and festival.
    7 things to do in Annapolis: From the Army band to Bacharach, it’s a musical week
    What a crazy week in Annapolis. A parade, a military band, opera arias, a rock trio, a Mutt March and the unexpected combination of Todd Rundgren and Burt Bacharach. Get out and have some fun.
    My Lady’s Manor Steeplechase.
    7 (or so) things to do in Baltimore County, from bluegrass to mining history
    It’s a good time to start getting out of the house and enjoying all Baltimore County has to offer outdoors.
    LEFT: Singer Patti LaBelle performs during the second day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois, on August 20, 2024.

RIGHT: Rapper Juvenile performs during the 8th Annual Black Music Honors in Atlanta, Ga., on May 19, 2023.
    Patti LaBelle, Juvenile to headline Baltimore’s AFRAM festival in June
    Soul legend Patti LaBelle and New Orleans rapper Juvenile will headline this year’s AFRAM festival at Druid Hill Park on Juneteenth weekend.
    NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - SEPTEMBER 20: Nas performs onstage during Leg 2 in North America of NY State of Mind Tour at Bridgestone Arena on September 20, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images for Live Nation)
    Nas, BSO to take trip down memory lane with live ‘Illmatic’ performance
    Nas and the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra will perform the rapper’s debut album, ”Illmatic," in July at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall.
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