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The year is winding down, midterms are nearly over and that elusive handful of truly spring weather weeks in Maryland is peeking through the clouds. The allure of the sun and the Beach nearly manages to distract from the looming threat of finals, but in spite of future stress, perhaps we can pre-game our end-of-the-semester celebration a little earlier with these forthcoming selections.
After being faked out by the oncoming spring for the fourth time this year, the weather seems to finally be resting on the higher end of the thermometer and staying there. Fittingly, as the prospect of the end of the semester looms on the horizon, student-hosted events are cropping up in record numbers, and (we) the students going to them are turning out! If you’re looking for new albums to listen to on the way to your next show or for easy reads to pick up while sunbathing on the Beach, look no further: we’ve selected all sorts of media for your enjoyment! In particular, look forward to the following.
Now that March Madness is over, your attention can be steered back to Hopkins. While the basketball games may have been nailbiters, so were our Lacrosse games! You may walk by the tennis courts every day, and like me, wonder “how is the tennis team doing?" Well, I’m here to answer those questions and spread the love for all sports.
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.
As we approach the end of the school year, our Hopkins teams are also nearing conference championship season. The stakes are raised, and with it have come some incredibly impressive performances from our student-athletes, so let’s take a look at some of the most outstanding from this past week!
Yet another spring tease. Highs of over 80 yesterday promise lows of 30 in the days coming. When can we trust the warm, lively season to come full and in earnest? Among all of this instability, we can at least take solace in new media releases, as the Arts section has been enabling readers to do every week. Whether sunshine, rain or cold, begin with these personal recommendations of new media releases.
Welcome back Hopkins faithful to another week of Hopkins Sports in Review! Both men's and women’s track and field competed at the Navy Outdoor Invitational, putting up strong performances. Baseball stayed hot, winning three games in the week, two via mercy rule, while Men’s Lacrosse dropped a heartbreaker to Rutgers in overtime. Here’s everything you need to know about Hopkins sports in the past 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.
With March wrapping up and April starting, spring is steadily ahead of us. The warming weather presents the perfect opportunity for a break between grueling midterms or other obligations. What’s better than reading in the sun or walking to a show when it's 70 degrees outside? We hope you can enjoy these recommendations from the Arts Section as the new season starts!
As the season of midterms comes to an end, the season of growth begins, and spring arrives with its full force of beauty. Whether you’re going through the peak of your midterms now or already out enjoying the spring weather, hopefully you’ll be able to find some time to enjoy these picks from the Arts section!
Yes, it’s almost break. No, that doesn't mean Hopkins sports stop because everyone has lots of midterms coming up. This week's edition is full of exciting action, surprises, mild disappointments and championships. But, Hopkins sports faithful, we’re here for you with the rundown.
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.
It feels as if spring is flying by before the spring weather truly arrives. But now, with the first signs of sun, one can slow down to appreciate the pleasant weather, even if it’s not possible right now to slow down in classes (or appreciate them). To help you reach calm in at least some facets of your life, the Arts section presents our weekly picks for new media releases, beginning with my personal recommendations.
Take a few minutes to catch up on some intriguing recent scientific developments.
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.
Whether or not you had an eventful or ordinary month, the last week of February is an uplifting time with the promise of March and warmer weather ahead. Before spring can get started, you may be struggling to push through the last bits of remaining snow or chilly wind. If that’s the case, we have some media recommendations to help you persevere through this midway point of the semester.
The snow is melting, the fields are cleared and the weather is warming up. All three of these factors point to one conclusion: You should go attend a Hopkins sports game! If you need any more convincing, here are the rundowns of how some of our teams did in the past week. Embrace the hype and go support.
In the aftermath of Valentine’s Day, there is much preparation to be done for the coming year. The snow is melting as the weather warms up for springtime, and although Punxsutawney Phil cast a different omen for us, we’re beginning to see the grass again. If you celebrate Lunar New Year, look forward to the prosperous Year of the Horse and the influx of red envelope stimulus checks! Maybe you’re spending this week single and recovering from the onslaught of cute couples’ posts. Maybe you’re hunkering down for a week of midterms. Maybe you’re procrastinating calling your parents back home. Regardless of what it is you’re looking for, this week’s To Watch and Watch For has something for you.