‘Is this a prank?’: Bon Jovi plays secret shows in Baltimore ahead of world tour
Bon Jovi performed two secret, invite-only concerts this week at Baltimore’s CFG Bank Arena ahead of the band’s “Forever” world tour — its first live run since 2022.
‘We don’t want that controversy’: Statue of Italian immigrants to replace toppled Columbus monument
Six years after protesters toppled a Christopher Columbus monument, a new statue of an anonymous Italian immigrant family will be installed near Baltimore’s Inner Harbor.
‘The Wire’ actor Bobby J. Brown’s barn fire death ruled accidental
The Feb. 24 death of Bobby J. Brown, who played a police officer on “The Wire,” was ruled accidental.
He’s DJ Quicksilva’s son. He still had to earn his turntables.
Roberto Silva, better known as 92Q’s DJ Quicksilva, is one of Baltimore’s best-known DJs. His son, DJ Sauce God, is quickly following in his footsteps.
The best Baltimore-area bars to watch the World Cup
Baltimore was snubbed for the World Cup, but that’s not stopping local bars from embracing the most popular tournament on the planet.
Reginald F. Lewis Museum’s leader to retire this year
Terri Lee Freeman, president of the Reginald F. Lewis Museum in Baltimore, will retire later this year, the downtown museum announced Wednesday.
As AFRAM hits 50, Baltimore’s celebration of Black culture is a tale of resiliency
While dates and venues changed, with varying degrees of success, Baltimore’s commitment to honoring Black history and culture at AFRAM never wavered.
The song goes on: The 8x10 music venue will continue under new ownership
The 8x10 was set to shut down at the end of June — until new owners Rising Sun Presents from Pennsylvania stepped in.
This John Waters interview has been edited for readability — but perhaps not human decency
What can you ask John Waters in 15 minutes? I went for broke: His films, plane etiquette, his death row meal, his obituary and much, much more.
Outdoor summer movie guide: Where to watch under the stars
Nothing says summer like watching a free movie outdoors. Here’s where to find the screenings in the Baltimore region.
This new cocktail challenge has Baltimore bars buzzing
To shine a spotlight on Baltimore’s creative bartenders, the Charm City Cocktail Club is challenging locals to try 12 bars around the city before its July deadline.
Look under your seat: It’s an Oprah send-off for WJZ’s Marty Bass
Marty Bass capped his 48-year career at WJZ Baltimore with a shoutout from a famous former colleague: Oprah Winfrey.
Protest concert led by Bruce Springsteen, Foo Fighters is coming to Howard County
Bruce Springsteen is no stranger to criticizing President Donald Trump. He’ll likely do it again at the Power to the People protest concert at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia on Oct. 3.
A seating mix-up at the Lyric sparks racism allegations, investigation
Veronica Dunlap is calling for The Lyric's CEO and President Thomas Bailey to resign after what she described as a "racist response" by the venue to a seating issue.
Artscape 2026: Everything you need to know, including traffic and weather info
From traffic and weather info to new highlighted acts, here’s what you need to know about Artscape 2026 in Baltimore.
‘Real Housewives of Potomac’ stars’ insurance fraud trial set for 2027
The joint trial for “Real Housewives of Potomac” stars Eddie and Wendy Osefo will take place Jan. 25-29, 2027, in Carroll County.
Baltimore’s Confederate monuments are returning to the city. What now?
After months on display in a Los Angeles art exhibit, Baltimore’s controversial Confederate monuments are set to return to the city.
Pier Six Pavilion’s new operators usher in a more Baltimore-focused era
In a music industry David vs. Goliath story, Baltimore chose a local management group to run its Pier Six Pavilion waterfront music venue over Live Nation.
This BMA exhibit comes with a radical challenge: Give up your phone for 5 minutes
Conceptual artist Rachel Lee Hovnanian’s “Nature Deficit Disorder,” a five-minute break from your cellphone, is a hit at the Baltimore Museum of Art.
Baltimore native André De Shields earns Tony Award nod for ‘Cats: The Jellicle Ball’
Baltimore native André De Shields has a chance to win his second Tony Award in seven years for his role as Old Deuteronomy in the Broadway hit “Cats: The Jellicle Ball.”
