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The evening’s frigid air seemed to challenge the warm, dim fairy lights strung overhead. Upon entering Barcocina, the heat from the cocina and the steady buzz of conversation created an instant sense of comfort.
When one of my closest friends from home texted me that she was flying into D.C. for the weekend, I did what any Hopkins student does when California meets Baltimore. I started planning her food itinerary before anything else.
With warmer temperatures settling in, this weekend moves outdoors with concerts, markets and community gatherings across Baltimore. From Friday night music to Saturday’s spring market and Sunday’s Rise Bmore performance, the lineup reflects the start of the season.
This weekend leans into Baltimore’s arts scene with theater, gallery openings and literary events across the city. Start Friday with experimental puppet theater or a new exhibition opening. Then spend Saturday at the CityLit Festival or explore sculptural works at Creative Alliance. Film screenings at the Maryland Film Festival round out the weekend with stories on screen.
Colors were everywhere. Green. Yellow. Red. All swirling around us in the tiny rickshaw as we tried to beat the early morning rush of the day’s festivities. The street was already crowded, lined with decorations and “Happy Holi” banners stained with colored powder. Music blasted from somewhere down the road, loud enough to drown out the driver’s constant honking as he tried to squeeze past people dancing in the middle of the street.
Before college, Thai food was a staple part of my week.
Art exhibitions, immersive history and neighborhood food tours shape this weekend’s lineup. Visit galleries in Towson and Baltimore, explore a Titanic-themed installation or join a guided tasting through local neighborhoods. Sunday ends with an Easter brunch and live music.
Spring shows up across this weekend’s lineup with events centered on culture, history and community. Learn about the roots of everyday drinks, explore a new exhibition on the Key Bridge and make Orioles-themed crafts ahead of Opening Day. You can also take a train to Washington, D.C. for a cherry blossom festival or hear a talk on the science behind friendship.
This weekend highlights Baltimore’s creative scene across music, literature and the performing arts. From jazz sets and poetry readings to student showcases and opera, the lineup moves between intimate performances and larger cultural events throughout the city. Whether you are settling into a listening room, a museum gallery or a concert hall, the weekend offers plenty of ways to step off campus and into Baltimore’s arts community.
Julia Vargas is a sophomore majoring in Mathematics from Brooklyn, N.Y. Using the popular student app Sidechat to gauge interest, her sourdough business quickly exploded in popularity and is now taking orders on Instagram: @sidechatsourdough. Some of the options offered include rosemary, jalapeno cheddar and pesto mozzarella.
When I first stopped drinking almost two years ago, I didn’t realize how limited the options were for people like me: those who want their fair share of fun drinks once in a while, without the alcohol. I personally found several soft drinks that satisfied the urge. Kombucha (specifically GT's Synergy Guava Goddess flavor), Churchill and cappuccino became my go-to drinks whenever I went out to hang out with friends.
This Valentine’s Day, my boyfriend planned a special date and surprised me with a trip to the Walters Art Museum! Despite his usual tendency to plan low-key outings, I was thrilled by the thoughtfulness of the adventure. With my camera in hand and my inner art critic fully activated, I hurriedly packed my bags to capture as many pictures as I could before someone noticed my awkward posing next to medieval cats.
The last weekend of February leans heavily into live music across Baltimore, with jazz, experimental performance and candlelit concerts setting the tone. From international festival lineups and genre-bending multimedia shows to local celebrations of craft cocktails and classic ‘90s hits, the weekend moves easily from intimate listening rooms to high-energy nights out. Whether you are settling into a concert hall or heading downtown after dark, there are plenty of ways to close out the month beyond campus.
On Feb. 8, the Hopkins Tea Club hosted its third annual “Tea Formal.” The Tea Club is a cross-campus student organization with members from both the Peabody and Homewood campuses. Its mission, to educate Hopkins affiliates on the practices of tea brewing, serves to spread the traditions of tea to all through events such as the Tea Formal.
Located in Baltimore’s Northeast Market, Ta’ Que Rico is a vibrant and bustling destination for Peruvian flavors. Some of its most popular menu items include Peruvian Jerk Wings and different types of fried rice. In an interview with The News-Letter, Flavia Carrasco, Ta’ Que Rico’s founder, recounts her journey.
Valentine’s Day weekend shows up in a lot of forms this year. Some events lean into love and heartbreak head-on, others take a more offbeat or low-pressure approach and a few have nothing to do with romance at all. From awkward diary confessions and science after dark to opera, maple syrup and tattoo fundraisers, the weekend lineup leaves plenty of room to celebrate, avoid or completely redefine Valentine’s Day on your own terms.
With the semester finally running on a normal schedule after weeks broken up by holidays and snow, this weekend feels like the first real pause since winter break ended. The lineup reflects that shift, offering a mix of campus traditions, city staples and easy plans that fit somewhere between catching your breath and getting back into a routine.
Between the canceled classes and the biting chill, this second week back has been a bit of a frozen blur. While there was hope for "Reduced Operations" to last through Friday, the reopening on Wednesday meant a quick return to the grind and a lot of effort spent avoiding black ice. With the forecast promising more snow, leaning into the reality of the weather feels like the best move. Instead of trying to power through, the focus is on staying warm, keeping things low-effort and finding a genuine reason to enjoy being stuck indoors.
Ice cream shops are often treated as indulgences. At The Charmery, they are something closer to a neighborhood anchor. Founded over a decade ago, the Baltimore-based shop has become known for its weekly rotating flavors, deep commitment to local collaboration and belief that ice cream can be a vehicle for art, memory and community. Co-founder David Alima traces The Charmery’s roots to a shared dream with his wife Laura: to open a business grounded in craft, curiosity and place. In an interview with The News-Letter, Alima reflects on how The Charmery began, how its flavors come to life and why staying true to Baltimore has always mattered.
For students studying past midnight, EMTs coming off long shifts and night owls looking for more than fast food, 2AM Project has become a familiar name. With neon lights, a wide-ranging menu and doors open long after most kitchens close, the late-night spot has carved out a space in Baltimore’s evolving food scene. Founder Ken Leong, who goes by Kenny, started 2AM Project after realizing how limited late-night dining options were near campus and across the city. In an interview with The News-Letter, he reflects on building a restaurant for people with unconventional schedules, blending global comfort food with Baltimore staples and what it means to grow a business rooted in the city.