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What to do in Baltimore this weekend, from Jim Gaffigan standup to an Irish banjo summit
Whether you want to laugh to stand-up comedian Bert Kreischer, dance to Irish tenor banjo or rock out to the indie-rock band Crane Wives, we’ve got you covered.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 10: Jim Gaffigan speaks onstage during the 19th Annual Stand Up For Heroes Benefit Presented By Bob Woodruff Foundation And New York Comedy Festival at David Geffen Hall on November 10, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for Bob Woodruff Foundation)
7 things to do in Howard County from bird watching to honoring Indigenous voices
Here's a look at seven things to do in Howard County from Thursday Nov. 13 through Wednesday Nov. 19.
Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025 —  A Ruby-crowned kinglet forages for insects in a tree at RedGate Park, a former golf course in Rockville that is now a birding hotspot.
7 things to do in Annapolis: ‘Pride and Prejudice’ on stage for Jane Austen’s 250th
If anyone knows what makes Jane Austen’s world tick, it’s British playwright Emma Whipday. Her adaptation of the 19th-century author’s most famous work debuts Friday.
The Compass Rose production of "Pride and Prejudice" features Caleigh Riordan Davis as Elizabeth Bennet and Gaven Heglar as Mr. Darcy, surrounded by a cast of 10 supporting actors.
7 things to do in Montgomery County, from holidays to a Renaissance festival
Things to do around Montgomery County include holiday celebrations, a Renaissance festival at a brewery and more.
A scene from "Cherry-Colored Funk," directed by Chelsie Pennello, which will screen at the 2025 Local Short Film Showcase at AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center on Nov. 17.
New England meal delivery service expands to Howard County, adding 250 jobs
Feast & Fettle, a New England-based premium meal delivery service, is expanding into Maryland, adding 250 full-time jobs over the next three years.
Feast & Fettle CEO Carlos Ventura (left) tours his company's new Elkridge facility with the state's commerce secretary Harry Coker Jr. (center) and Howard County Executive Calvin Ball (right) on Nov. 12, 2025.
One of D.C.’s best casual restaurants opens Columbia location
Yu Noodles is continuing its rapid expansion with a new location in Columbia just months after launching a branch in Baltimore.
Yu Noodles has opened a new location in Columbia at 6478 Dobbin Center Way. Yu Noodles is known for its soup dumplings as well as its Chongqing noodles, which sit in a spicy broth garnished with peanuts and bok choy.
The Dish: Does Costco’s $200 Thanksgiving deserve a seat at your table?
Want to do the bare minimum for Thanksgiving? Costco has you covered.
Costco's Thanksgiving in a Box spread is on sale for $200.
You can still climb the ruins of one of the Baltimore area’s last company towns
Daniels, once a thriving Baltimore County community, offers century-old stones, rusted-out cars and spectacular scenery.
Nailah Agbodjogbe, of Towson, explores the ruins of Daniels, an old company town.
Cafe Fili to add a new location at Locust Point’s Anthem House
A casual Mediterranean restaurant in Baltimore’s Mount Vernon neighborhood is adding a Locust Point branch — and that’s just the beginning of their expansion.
Cafe Fili, which opened this location in Mt. Vernon in 2017, will add a new location in South Baltimore’s Anthem House.
A Strathmore program helps musicians find a career in the arts
Strathmore launched the Artists in Residence program in 2005 to provide training and mentorship to musicians. The debut concert for this year’s class is Wednesday.
Strathmore's 2026 Artists in Residence, from left, Michael McSweeney, Juan Manú, Ellen Gira, Chris Hon, Kanysha Williams and Cyrus Mackey.
A historian confronts America’s ‘trouble’ with colorism — and her family’s past
Martha S. Jones, who will appear at The Banner Book Club on Wednesday, discusses her book “The Trouble of Color: An American Family Memoir.”
Martha S. Jones shows how race and belonging have shaped generations of her family in "The Trouble of Color: An American Family Memoir."
Where to order out — or dine in — for Thanksgiving dinner around Baltimore
Food social media influencer Chris Franzoni says these Baltimore restaurants are bringing serious flavor to Thanksgiving this year, whether in person or to-go.
The Rusty Scupper will host a Thanksgiving Day buffet.
Trump administration demands states ‘undo’ full SNAP payouts
President Donald Trump’s administration is demanding states “undo” full SNAP benefits paid out under judges’ orders last week.
FILE - SNAP EBT information sign is displayed at a gas station in Riverwoods, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, file)
Sushi is coming to the former Souvlaki space in Hampden
The owners of Yama Sushi in Ellicott City are planning to open Hana in the former home of Hampden's Souvlaki.
A man collects trash in front of the now closed Greek cuisine restaurant, Souvlaki, on July 28, 2025.
Baltimore’s Turnstile earns 5 Grammy nominations for ‘Never Enough’
Turnstile’s unforgettable 2025 just got better: The Baltimore hardcore band earned five Grammy nominations, which were announced Friday morning.
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.
No Land Beyond levels up, bringing game night to onetime funeral home
No Land Beyond, a Baltimore bar dedicated to board games, moved to a former funeral parlor on North Avenue, expanding its food offerings and hosting more events.
Patrons play Magic: The Gathering at the new North Avenue location of No Land Beyond.
Charmed: Chemistry at the aquarium and flirting with Chewbacca’s mom
Flirty Baltimore encounters and cupid’s near misses, written by people still thinking about a stranger.
Did you miss a connection at the aquarium?
Vietnamese seniors bond over karaoke in Silver Spring
"Active Golden Karaoke" at Holiday Park Senior Center in Silver Spring takes place twice a week and provides a second home and family for some Vietnamese residents.
Host Quyen Duong, left, sings with other members of the Love Vietnamese Seniors Club at the Holiday Park Senior Center on Halloween.
7 things to do in Howard County, from an alpaca festival to Cranksgiving
Halloween is over and there are number of things you can do to ride the candy high out this weekend in Howard County.
A donkey gets attention while an alpaca looks on at the petting barn at the Howard County Fair on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024 in West Friendship, MD.
What to do in Baltimore this weekend, including Maryland Film Festival, ice skating
Whether you ice skate at the Inner Harbor, sample local beers at Patterson Park or watch movies all weekend at the Maryland Film Festival, we’ve got you covered.
Staff guard Jonathana Mann shows off some tricks at the Inner Harbor Ice Rink on Nov. 11, 2023.
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