Things to do

At least 10 events celebrating Krampus, the Christmas demon, are planned for the Baltimore region this year.

If you want to feel like you’ve wandered onto the set of a Hallmark Channel movie, The Banner can recommend multiple events to check out this weekend.

Is there anything not holiday-themed to do this week? Who cares! You could watch the immortal tale of Ebeneezer Scrooge, shop holiday markets and eat a lot of chocolate during the week through Dec. 6.

Whether you want to jam out to some Earth, Wind & Fire or take your kid to the circus, we’ve got you covered.

The holiday season is upon Annapolis. You could catch a production of the musical “White Christmas,” shop at the first of several holiday markets or enjoy the century-old tradition of the Annapolis tree lighting. Those are some of the best things to do starting the day after Thanksgiving through Nov. 29.

Travel & Leisure just put Annapolis 15th on its annual list of the top 25 towns to visit for Christmas for the second year in a row. The website, frankly, is late to the party. Annapolis has been a Christmas town for more than a century. Here, then, is an essential guide to the holidays in Annapolis.

The Banner has got you covered on what bars and grills to check out on Drinksgiving.

Whether you want to listen to Lupe Fiasco speak about hip-hop or take your kid to Port Discovery Children’s Museum for a reduced price, we’ve got you covered.

You could line up for tickets to see “A Christmas Carol,” catch the county executive in a Latin dance competition or listen to some award-winning blues. Those are just some of the best things to do through Nov. 22.

The Harborplace redevelopment plan can set Baltimore on a course for further development to create a more welcoming downtown waterfront area, Steve Ziger, a partner with Ziger|Snead Architects, says.

At a time when Black diners are voicing their complaints about discriminatory practices such as dress codes, targeted automatic gratuities and overall poor service, Black chefs are working to create welcoming experiences through supper clubs and recurring dinners.

More than 13 years after the Waterfront Partnership of Baltimore set out to make the city’s harbor swimmable, the coalition of public and private partners is planning a public swim event called “Harbor Splash” in 2024.

Whether you want to dance to “Surfin’ USA” or start your holiday shopping early, we’ve got you covered.

You can honor Veterans Day, take in a traveling circus, catch a college basketball doubleheader, or hear some great jazz and roots. Those are just some of the best things to do through Nov. 15.

A gift guide of the best spots to shop in Bel Air and Harford County for the holidays.

A new exhibition at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum shows how Black artists of the 19th and 20th centuries interpreted the Black experience in America, Janet Currie, Greater Maryland president of Bank of America, says.

There are plenty of local orchards and festivals to cater to those who like a little more space between their holidays, complete with smaller crowds and cheaper tickets.

In a Q&A, Manager Vivian Fisher reflects on the growth of the department and its Burns Memorial Reading Room.

Whether you want to openly cry from the sadness of Rod Wave’s music or instead go to some comedy shows and see a historical play, we’ve got you covered.

You could take in an art exhibit, tug your heart out in the annual “Slaughter Across the Water” or listen to jazz classics from Disney films. Those are just some of the best things to do in Annapolis through Nov. 8.