Things to do

Safe Streets centers will hold events at least once a month through September, hosting cookouts, giveaways and concerts that are free to the public.

Frederick is a cozy city with an extremely walkable historic downtown bursting with shops and restaurants. It makes for a great day trip whether you’re looking for nice walking paths, a “treat yourself” shopping day or a delicious meal.

Whether it’s the return of Annapolis Summer Garden Theater, the opening of the pool at Truxtun Park, or the annual Memorial Day Parade, there are always interesting things to do in Annapolis. Here are seven of them.

There is tons to do aside from cooking out with your friends and family this Memorial Day weekend, including a “live mermaid” event at a movie theater in Hampden and a Jim Henson exhibit.

The Navy flight demonstration team’s annual show over Annapolis is what drew Baltimore Banner photojournalist Ulysses Muñoz and me to Annapolis, cameras in hand. I got to see it from a boat in the Severn River, a first for me. He shot from the State House dome. Check out what we got.

Every Annapolis mural tells a story, whether it is the tragedy of Breonna Taylor’s death or love for community figure Carlester Smith. You can spend hours admiring the artists’ skills. Ah, but then there are the backstories.

As of Tuesday afternoon, there is a 50% chance of rain showers during the day Saturday.

The Preakness Stakes, the second leg of the famed Triple Crown, attracts tens of thousands of people to Pimlico Race Course in Northwest Baltimore. But the racial optics of the big day have reflected a noticeable divide between the city’s white and Black populations. Initiatives such as AfroPreak Lounge and other efforts to help draw more diverse crowds are starting to pay off, according to organizers.

Whether you're interested in watching movies at the Ravens’ stadium, attending Preakness LIVE or watching a 24-hour reading of Edgar Allan Poe works, we’ve got a list of events for you to check out.

What’s the best way to see the Navy’s Blue Angels flight demonstration team amid its practice and performance during the Naval Academy’s Commissioning Week festivities? The show tops our weekly list of things to do in Annapolis.

Bruno Mars, the headlining act of Preakness LIVE, won’t take the stage until after the races are done. Here’s how to see him, as well as the schedule for the rest of the acts.

Mother’s Day weekend — also known as “money-spending weekend” — is upon us. We’ve got you covered on plans, whether you want to see the musical “Six” or grab some goods at the Asia North 2023 Makers Market. Plus, Turnstile returns to town.

If you’re from Baltimore, you’ve probably heard about the American Visionary Museum’s annual Kinetic Sculpture Race.

Checkerspot Brewing Company in South Baltimore is about to debut a special collaboration beer they made with the Boston Beer Company. The local favorite, which opened in 2018, is moving to a new, larger location soon, too.

Whether you’re interested in the Baltimore Flower Mart, a jazz show at Keystone Korner or a congress of jugglers in College Park, we’ve got you covered.

To mark Cinco de Mayo, the owner of a Mexican-themed Baltimore restaurant and a couple who are both Black chefs and food historians will collaborate to celebrate Mexican and Black cultures.

Preakness 148, one of Thoroughbred horse racing’s most prestigious events, returns to Pimlico Race Course featuring a weekend of world-class racing, entertainment and hospitality Friday-Saturday, May 19-20. Preakness 148 celebrations include Maryland’s best infield experience - Preakness LIVE - featuring fourteen-time GRAMMY Award-winner Bruno Mars, who will headline the festival immediately following the races on Saturday evening.

Here are seven places I’ve enjoyed checking out since moving to this South Baltimore community that includes Fort McHenry and the former arrival point for more than a million immigrants.

Chrissy M. Thorton, the new president and CEO of Associated Black Charities, believes that her organization provides an invaluable role for Baltimore residents.