Arts & Culture

From a chill PJ party to an all-inclusive night on the town and everything in between, there’s an NYE option for every mood.

There are plenty of ways to stave off the chill of a dark winter night, but among my favorites: ducking into a cozy bar for a quick drink, bite to eat and some time indoors.

From Turnstile to Tramell Tillman, Maryland artists of all practices had a remarkable 2025. Here are just some of the highlights in music, art, movies, TV and more.

Whether you want to cheer on WWE wrestling stars, mosh to veteran punkers Gogol Bordello or see a new play about Ursula the Sea Witch, we’ve got you covered.

COLUMN| Is “The Baltimorons” a Christmas movie? Is it a Baltimore movie? Is it both? Columnists Leslie Gray Streeter and Rick Hutzell debate.

Italianate mansion with water views is up for sale for under $800,000 in Essex, Baltimore County.

Melanie Hirsch, an attorney and Silver Spring resident, competed in a "Jeopardy!" tournament game on Christmas Eve that came right down to the wire.

Here are seven things to do in Howard County from Thursday Dec. 25 through Wednesday Dec. 31.

Grammy-winning rapper Cardi B went shopping at Westfield Montgomery Mall on Monday. It’s not as random as you might think.

The holidays can be a difficult time for people navigating the death of a loved one. Grieving Marylanders say they don’t have it all figured out, but they’ve found ways to find joy in memories and traditions this holiday season.

A concert and an ugly sweater party are some of the many ways to pass the lull between Christmas and New Year's.

The Military Bowl Parade marches across Annapolis on Friday afternoon, the final processional of the year in a city that loves a good parade. It’s one of seven great things to do in the final week of 2025, along with concerts, walks and New Year’s Eve fireworks.

As the Russian invasion of Ukraine soon enters its fourth year, Ukrainian artists across the world continue to make art as a form of resistance and expression of what it means to be Ukrainian.

This week in Montgomery County brings 70mm film screenings of “Marty Supreme,” a feast of the seven fishes and more things to do with your family over the holidays.

What exactly is the “City That Reads” reading? Pratt staff provided a list of the top 25 titles circulated within the last 12 months.

A record number of volumes were borrowed from Baltimore’s library system last year.

Seven staff members of The Banner Montgomery participated in a blind taste test of bagels to crown the best in MoCo. The competition included Call Your Mother, Bethesda Bagels and the newest entrant, Andy’s Pizza.

These are the best meals I ate while covering Baltimore's dining scene, from a cheesesteak at Frank's Pizza and Pasta to The Duchess' pancit bihon hollai.

Chipotle launched its “first-ever high protein” menu Tuesday, which features snack cups of meat and a creation by Silver Spring native and New York Knicks guard Josh Hart that will be available Jan. 5.

The MoCo Pride Center’s new physical space has made it easier for the organization to bring the LGBTQIA+ community together for events, including chosen family dinners.