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    Reggie Barksdale lines up a shot at a billiards table at Top Hat Sports Bar & Grill in Parkville.
    5 spots to play pool in the Baltimore area
    From classic halls lit by buzzing fluorescent lights to cozy corners in neighborhood bars, the Baltimore area offers a range of places to rack ’em up.
    Jabari Jefferson's community tapestry, an a18-foot tall "library" composed of donated materials, forms the centerpiece of Sacred Spaces at The Banneker Douglass Tubman Museum in Annapolis. It opens Feb. 8, 2025.
    7 things to do in Annapolis: Community tapestry forms centerpiece of Black culture exhibit
    The new exhibit at the Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum features the work of Jabari Jefferson, a D.C.-based artist who collaborated with Annapolis residents for the 18-foot-tall tapestry that forms the centerpiece.
    Version for Pride
    What to do in Baltimore this weekend, from new museum exhibits to an undies run
    Whether you want to check out an inclusive dance party, a stripped-down charity run or Super Bowl watch parties, we’ve got you covered.
    Manor Hill Brewing blanketed in snow on Wednesday Jan. 8, 2025. The brewery is open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
    7 things to do in Howard County, from Ghoul’s Night Out to Super Bowl Sunday
    There is plenty to do in Howard County in the coming week, from celebrating Valentine’s Day early, to watching the big game Sunday with endless food.
    The Annapolis Symphony Orchestra performs the latest in its Masterworks series Friday and Saturday at Maryland Hall in Annapolis.
    7 things to do in Annapolis: A tale of two orchestras at Maryland Hall
    The Annapolis Symphony and the Naptown Philharmonic Orchestra take the stage Friday through Sunday in a rare convergence of schedules. It's one of seven great things to do in the coming week.
    The Walters Art Museum celebrates the Lunar New Year with performances by the Baltimore Chinese School, and Yong Han Lion Dance Troupe in Baltimore, Md., January 22, 2023.
    What to do in Baltimore this weekend, from Lunar New Year fun to a comedy show
    Whether you want to check out a musical improv show, a lion dance for Lunar New Year or a candlelit Vivaldi concert, we’ve got you covered.
    Harriet Tubman Cultural Center is hosting a Black history event on Tuesday.
    7 things to do in Howard County, from a Groundhog Day tea party to a Black history event
    From a Groundhog Day tea party to a Black history event celebrating Howard County residents, here are seven things to do for the week ending Jan. 5.
    The Emmarts United Methodist Church in Windsor Mill, which served as a safehouse on the Underground Railroad, will host a walk Saturday to commemorate the start of Black History Month.
    7 things to do in Baltimore County, from Black History Month to Lunar New Year
    February kicks off with a festive spirit, as communities come together to celebrate Black History Month and the Lunar New Year.
    Even though it’s cold and you might be tempted to stay inside this weekend, there are plenty of cool events happening in Baltimore.
    What to do in Baltimore this weekend, from an ice festival to a record bazaar
    Whether you want to check out an ice festival or a record bazaar to add to that vinyl collection, we’ve got you covered this weekend.
    "75," a new film from Warren Miller Entertainment, features ski and snowboard highlights from around the world. It's showing Jan. 23, 2025 at Maryland Hall in Annapolis.
    7 things to do in Annapolis: Ski film debuts in a sailing town Thursday
    Give it to the folks at Maryland Hall — nobody was probably expecting a ski film in a town known for sailing. You can catch Warren Miller's “75” Thursday night at Maryland Hall. It’s one of the great things to do in Annapolis over the coming week.
    Think of the Planet, an environmental education series, kicks off Tuesday Jan. 28 at the Miller Branch library.
    7 things to do in Howard County, from ice skating to Think of the Planet
    Seven things to do in Howard County for the week beginning Jan. 23.
    A dog leaps at a prior World of Pets expo.
    7 things to do in Baltimore County this week: World of Pets, restaurant week
    It’s freezing this week, but if you’re willing to brave the cold, there are plenty of fun things to do in Baltimore County this week, from an interactive pet show to live classical music performances.
    Bronwyn Mitchell-Strong, education director at the Natural History Society of Maryland, describes the process of assembling a woolly mammoth skeleton.
    Time is running out to see Baltimore’s woolly mammoth
    Woolly mammoth bones on display at the Natural History Society of Maryland’s museum are leaving soon.
    WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 12: The Martin Luther King Jr. and Washington Monuments are seen ahead of a wreath laying ceremony at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial on January 12, 2024 in Washington, DC. The ceremony is being held ahead of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, January 15, 2024, to honor the civil rights leader on the anniversary of his birthday. (Photo by Samuel Corum/Getty Images)
    MLK Day weekend events in and around Baltimore
    Whether you’re relaxing or looking to participate in a day of service, there are plenty of ways to mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day in and around Baltimore.
    The U.S. Capitol is seen as final preparations are make during a rehearsal for inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol on January 12, 2025 in Washington, DC.
    Inauguration Day: What to know if you’re traveling to Washington
    If you are planning to travel to the nation’s capital from the Baltimore area, here’s what you should keep in mind.
    The bar area of Pub Dog in Columbia, MD as seen on September 21st, 2024.
    7 things to do in Howard County, from happy hour yoga to ‘Shrek’ drag brunch
    Whether you’re looking to exercise, enjoy art or spend your Saturday night out on the town, there’s plenty to do in Howard County this week.
    Mezzo-soprano Alice Chung, right, is joined by jazz trio Amanda Densmoor, Patrick Kilbride and Rolfe Dauz during a rehearsal of the Annapolis Opera production of "Trouble in Tahiti."
    7 things to do in Annapolis: Two companies stage winter productions at Maryland Hall
    Maryland Hall is the home stage for several performing arts companies in Annapolis, but it’s rare when their performances overlap.
    The Reginald F Lewis Museum on September 27, 2023. The museum plans to erect a memorial and debut an exhibit dedicated to the history of lynching in Maryland.
    What to do this long weekend, from an MLK Day parade to an Edgar Allan Poe bus tour
    Whether you want to attend Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrations at a Baltimore museum, celebrate Edgar Allan Poe’s birthday with some puzzles or enjoy some honky-tonk, we’ve got you covered.
    The Recher Theater in Towson, which is hosting School of Rock this month.
    7 things to do in Baltimore County, from an ’80s dance party to a teen rock concert
    Seven things to do in Baltimore County, from a teenage rock concert to an adult ’80s dance party
    The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra audience watches a movie accompanied by a live musical performance on January 5, 2025 in Baltimore, MD.
    Did the BSO just find its groove? Look at ticket sales.
    There’s a reason you may not have received a program book at a recent Baltimore Symphony Orchestra show.
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