Things to do

Whether you want to see the Talking Heads on the big screen, get crafty at a collage party or run around Patterson Park for charity, we’ve got you covered.

If you’re looking for something to clear your head in 2026, consider a First Day Hike. It's one of seven great things to do in the coming week in and around Annapolis.

Looking for somewhere to ring in 2026, Baltimore County?

This week brings a new exhibit of fiber art from an acclaimed Maryland artist, a New Year’s Day 5K and more things to do around Montgomery County.

It’s almost 2026. Whether you want to stay out late and watch fireworks or see a ball drop and still get the kids to bed on time, there are plenty of ways to welcome the New Year.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

You might have never heard Robert Popik's name, but you've likely heard his music. Popik, who died last week at 59, was the DJ for the Orioles, Ravens and other local teams for more than two decades.

Whether you want to see “Wicked” on stage, sing along to the Jonas Brothers at CFG Bank Arena or shop local at a holiday market in Hampden, we’ve got you covered.

From Howard County’s first Kwanzaa market to an ugly sweater party, here are seven things to do Dec. 18-24.

Singer Maggie Rose tells The Banner about her upcoming hometown shows, plus more things to do this week in Montgomery County.

Of all the community arts performances in Annapolis over the holidays, none may be more unique than Live Arts Maryland's performance of Handel's Messiah in one of the city's oldest churches.

Baltimore County has lots going on, as usual. Here are seven things this week, Dec. 17-24, to get you into the holiday spirit.

The 150-year-old Mount Vernon Place United Methodist Church has new owners and is hosting holiday events in Baltimore this season.