Things to do

A growing number of people are celebrating Juneteenth, which commemorates the day when the last enslaved African descendants in Texas learned they were free.

The Isley Brothers, who will headline Baltimore’s AFRAM cultural and music festival Sunday, have shaped popular music for three generations, resonating with audiences and influencing countless rock, soul, and hip-hop artists along the way, Banner Opinion Editor Mark Williams says.

More than 500 spots remain open for Baltimore students in the Summer for Arts Learning Academy, which runs from June 26 to Aug. 3

The Baltimore Banner has taken strides in its first year to bring a new and original voice to local journalism, but challenges remain to successfully depart from the approaches of old-school newsrooms, Banner Public Editor DeWayne Wickham says.

After three summers of closures, capacity restrictions and reduced hours, Baltimore-area pools are back to normal.

Annapolis is one of those places where there is always something to do. Here are seven of the best.

Whether you want to see major artists at the AFRAM Festival, take in the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra’s last show of the season, or enjoy drinks while raising money for homeless animals, we’ve got you covered for things to do over Juneteenth weekend.

Plans for Harborplace redevelopment need more transparency, a city resident favoring a high-rise residential and retail approach says; Gov. Wes Moore understands the power of history, leaders of organizations devoted to history and preservation say.

It’s Pride Month, and there are fewer gay bars open in Baltimore just as members of the LGBTQ community say they are needed most.

Aquaria, best known for winning the 10th season of "RuPaul’s Drag Race" in 2018, will be coming to Baltimore on Thursday to DJ for a Sweet Spot Pride Party at Baltimore Soundstage.

The organizers of HonFest 2023 sparked a firestorm on social media after initially rejecting Planned Parenthood of Maryland as a vendor at the festival on West 36th Street — or The Avenue — in Hampden.

Whether you’re in the mood for Pints in the Park, Kevin Hart at the casino or “Frozen” at the Hippodrome Theatre, we’ve got you covered on things to do in Baltimore this weekend.

Music, bull riding, garden tours and a city garage party are on the calendar in Maryland's state capital.

Luxurious hotels, imaginative museums, sports and natural wonders are easy to access from Las Vegas.

HonFest organizers asked the nonprofit health care provider to forgive their “severe shortsightedness.”

Esquire ranked Baltimore’s Church, Ash Bar and Bloom’s among the top 33 bars nationwide.

Whether you feel like spending your night outdoors at a movie or indoors sipping drinks at a museum, there’s an event for you in Baltimore this weekend.

June is when things start happening fast. Check out these best bets for fun in Annapolis from June 1-7.

The new Nature Education Center is meant to give visitors an experience beyond their limited encounters with urban trees.

Chinese volleyball comes to Baltimore on Labor Day weekend, with the 78th NACIVT, which will be held in the Baltimore Convention Center. One hundred fifty teams and 2,500 athletes are expected to participate. The event is expected to attract 5,000 people.