Things to do

Summer is a state of mind. Nothing sums that up better than a trip to the beach. But where can you go if you can’t make the six-hour round-trip drive to the Atlantic Ocean?

Whether you want to check out Mýa and Busta Rhymes at AFRAM, go on a comedy tour, watch a live art competition or attend a reggae festival, we’ve got you covered.

Annapolis will mark Juneteenth with a celebration and concert at Elktonia-Carr’s Beach Heritage Park and the nearby Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park from 3-7 p.m. Wednesday. A parade and festival are also set for Saturday.

Just over a month away from its premiere, Apple TV+ released the first trailer for “Lady in the Lake,” the drama based on the 2019 novel by New York Times bestselling author — and Baltimore resident — Laura Lippman, staring Natalie Portman and Moses Ingram.

From happy hours to cookouts, music festivals to art exhibits, there’s no wrong way to celebrate Juneteenth.

Some of the country’s oldest, most storied train companies — including the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and the Northern Central Railway — were headquartered here.

The mapped database can include all sorts of details about every single tree — its approximate age, its condition, whether it has lightning protection installed and when it was last maintained.

A possible chemical agent was released in front of the main stage at the Baltimore Pride Parade and Block Party — causing a stampede.

The exhibit, including the walkable floating dock, spans to 10,000 feet. Admission will be free, and it will operate the same hours as the aquarium, which is open between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. from Sunday through Thursday and until 9 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.

In celebration of Pride Month, The Baltimore Banner asked five members of Maryland’s LGBTQ community a series of questions. Here are their answers.

Ships, planes and people have descended upon the city as part of Maryland Fleet Week and Baltimore Flyover, which officially kicked off this week and runs through Tuesday.

I’m recounting the almost forgotten, violent history of the days after enslaved Marylanders were freed not because I want to spoil the Juneteenth Parade and Festival on June 22. But appreciating the meaning of this holiday is more than just a party. It is about honoring survival.

Whether you want to attend the Maryland Auto Show, celebrate Pride or Fleet Week — or all of the above — we’ve got you covered.

Soak in all the summer sun with your pick of outdoor events that include live music, good eats and great company. One thing is important for many of this week’s events from Juneteenth celebrations to outdoor concerts to see Maggie Rogers or Brooks & Dunn: bring a blanket!

Stella the Hawk, who escaped after a tree fell on her enclosure at Oregon Ridge, was safely recaptured in Perry Hall on Sunday. She lost a lot of weight, but is regaining her strength at Phoenix Wildlife Rescue.

Here are five LGBTQ-centered events happening during Baltimore Pride 2024.

Sheila E. will headline this year's Artscape, the 40th anniversary of the free arts festival.

There are rules and procedures, including setting up an account with Recreation and Parks, you need to keep in mind before heading out.

You could catch the music of George and Ira Gershwin at the Classic Theatre of Maryland in Annapolis, listen to the great John Hiatt or try a new run and paddle club. Those are just some of the great things to do over the next seven months.

Whether you want to see an ocean-themed ballet, enjoy music outside or check out an art exhibition, we’ve got you covered.