Spread out a blanket or launch your own kite at The Big Baltimore Kite Fest 🪁, grab your totes for opening day at the Baltimore Farmers Market 🧑‍🌾, and more ways to enjoy your Charm City weekend.

“If somebody was talking with one of the opposing players, Frank would say, ‘Why do you talk to those guys when in five minutes, you’re going to want to kick their butt?’” Boog Powell remembers. “‘They’re not your friends on the field.’"

ICYMI: The prehistoric megalodon—which roamed the Chesapeake Bay region eons ago—could be named MD's official state shark. Fossil hunters flock to Calvert Cliffs, where the giant predators' teeth can be found along the banks among other relics of the past.

Based out of Hampden’s Mill Centre, the local artist builds tiny spaces—both real and imaginary, often incorporating cinematic or literary backstories. View the meticulous models during the next open studio tour on April 11.

In the face of book bans, AI, and funding cuts, director Carla Du Pree discusses what Baltimore writers need most right now—and how the festival on April 11 will rise to the occasion.

Local bartenders discuss the revival of the bold, boozy, juicy, often over-the-top drinks.

The region’s OG film fest is back April 8-12 at the Parkway Theatre and other venues in Station North.

John Waters stuns on the cover of Baltimore Magazine

How well do we really know our life partners?

Dress the kiddos in their Easter pastels for Parks & People's annual egg hunt 🪺, get outside and shake off the stress of your workweek with the Highlandtown First Friday Art Walk🚶🏻, and more ways to enjoy your Charm City weekend.

Bar Dalí brings Spanish tapas to the former Mount Vernon Stable & Saloon 🫒; Tribe Social Cafe fuses food, coffee, and art downtown ☕️; and more food news from the Charm City dining scene.

From Douriean Fletcher's new 'Jewelry of the Afrofuture' exhibit at The Walters to a special Snail Mail show at Union Collective, here are the top happenings to mark on your calendar this month.

Red or white? The venerable business's fiery condiment has been a Passover Seder plate staple for nearly a century.

The south side of the Inner Harbor used to house convoyed rows of such shipyards, but now there is only this one—which has been operated by the Lynch family for more than a century.

The charm of our architectural gem is undeniable, even on a national stage. Recently, our May 2025 cover story was recognized as a finalist for the annual City Regional Magazine industry awards for excellence in the lifestyle/leisure category.

We consider our annual crabby compendiums to be Baltimore's go-to guide to crab season. But don't just take our word for it. Recently, our 2025 July cover story was recognized as a finalist for the City Regional Magazine industry awards.

Start planning your red, yellow, and black ‘fit for the Maryland Day Festival at Power Plant Live 🦀; shop, trade, or join an art workshop at Bmore Zinefest at Herring Run Park 🎨; and more ways to enjoy your Charm City weekend.

Big screens, walk-up songs, a 2-1 win over Minnesota, and more of the best things we witnessed on Opening Day.

This 2025 deep dive into the local medical sculptors creating life-like—and life-changing—prosthetics was recently recognized as a finalist for the annual City Regional Magazine industry awards in both editorial and design categories.

The menu references both past and present, highlighting Cantonese classics, alongside clever, more modern combinations drawn from a country with countless regional cuisines.

Two years ago today, the 947-foot Dali struck one of the bridge’s main pillars, causing the collapse of the center span and the tragic loss of six lives. Today, we honor their memory.

What Does a Warming Climate Mean for Home Gardeners?

The La Cuchara owners' ode to the Italian coast is one of the most eagerly anticipated openings of the year, especially since a January fire temporarily closed their beloved Basque-based restaurant in Hampden-Woodberry.

The storied rowhouse community bordering Charles Village, Greenmount Avenue, and Station North embodies some of the best elements of Baltimore urban life.

DJ John Canale’s new vinyl listening party “The Evening Ritual” digs deep into the power of sound.

Jackie Robinson was venerated for the abuse he silently withstood while breaking baseball’s color line. Frank Robinson, whose rookie year overlapped Jackie Robinson’s last season, was not a turn-the-other-cheek ballplayer.

Your yard is part of a larger ecosystem. Think before you purge.

A lot does, but looks can also be deceiving.

With winter approaching, now is the time to think about building an indoor haven.

On April 15, 1954, schools closed for the occasion, while city employees were given a half-day off.

From crave-worthy tacos to succulent rotisserie chickens, these restaurants are dishing out the best bites in Baltimore right now.

Viale is bringing pizza back to the old Paulie Gee's in Hampden 🍕, Maillard Patisserie announces upcoming closure 🥐, and more food news from the Charm City dining scene.

The goal of the two-year project was to create a home that supported the rhythms of daily family life, while also feeling intentional and well crafted.

Orlov's most memorable commission came via Benny Blanco, the 11-time Grammy Award-nominated music producer, who might be best known as Selena Gomez’s husband.

Lots of heartwarming winners but, yikes, those technical glitches.

Aimed at educating residents on the impact of harmful landscaping on the Chesapeake, Bay-Wise offers a list of methods anyone can apply to their yard.

In the midst of an incredibly challenging few years, the family has built a natural wine and food oasis in Clarksburg.

After escaping bondage, St. Patrick becomes one of the earliest identifiable anti-slavery activists in western civilization. In particular, he condemns and calls out the bondage of Irish women while taking note of their bravery and resilient spirit.

“It looks like the mothership approaching,” says Jeff Halverson, referring to the ominous green-hued storm that touched down in 2019 in Howard County.

Douglass remains an inspirational figure in Cork—and Ireland, more broadly—to this day. In 2020, more than 3,000 people signed a petition asking the Cork City Council to name a street or public gathering place in honor of the abolitionist.

In a twist of fate, many Ballykilcline famine survivors would end up in Baltimore County, where they established an Irish community with the unlikely name of Texas around a promising quarry and the burgeoning North Central Railway line.

🍻We pay a long overdue visit to the beer bar, which has been a pre-party spot for O's games and concerts since the ‘90s.🍻

Celebrate Baltimore's Irish culture at the annual St. Patrick Parade 🍀, enjoy one final wood-fired pie at Key Neapolitan 🍕, and more ways to enjoy your Charm City weekend.

At 18, after serving time in juvenile detention, McCray was accepted into a five-year apprenticeship program with the International Brotherhood of Electricians.

Is the recent backlash against Timothée Chalamet and Jessie Buckley enough to lose them their Oscars?

The shamrock shenanigans happening this month are pure gold.

The Baltimore producer is the next big thing in Baltimore Club music—and he's launching his own party this month.

As the MDTA's chief engineer, Jim Harkness has been thrust into Baltimore’s most consequential infrastructure project in decades.

These local spots—all offering food and drink specials—are the closest you’ll get to the Emerald Isle by way of Charm City.

Eight of Baltimore’s most celebrated chefs. 🧑‍🍳 Eight show-stopping course. 🍽️ One forgettable night. 🥂 Tickets are limited. Secure your reservation now.