Leisure is the section where we highlight the intriguing, exciting and all-around fun events and activities happening in Baltimore over the weekend.
Reality feeling a little too drab? Searching for a doorway into another world? Each fall, The Maryland Renaissance Faire opens its gates into a realm of revelry, fantasy and royal gossip.
A small micro creamery owned and run by couple Cedric Al Kazzi and Ross Hatton, Mishmish has been delighting the senses of Charles Village through regular pop-ups in the surrounding area, primarily near coffee shop Bird in Hand.
The second weekend of October brings a mix of festivals, art and performance to the city. You can start Friday with a classic whodunit on stage or seasonal brews at the Zoo, then spend Saturday at Fell’s Point’s waterfront festival or catch the closing day of The Brave at Galerie Myrtis. On Sunday, Opera Baltimore rounds out the weekend with Puccini’s Tosca, a sweeping production of love and betrayal.
Life at Hopkins can easily become all-consuming, but Baltimore has too much to offer to ignore. Sometimes the best study break isn’t coffee and flashcards — it’s loaded fries, a late-night cinema run and memories that remind you there’s a whole world waiting outside of campus.
The first weekend of October is the perfect time to step into fall and explore the city. Baltimore has something for every mood, from the final night of Rotunda Rocks and the Poe Festival’s gothic flair to an Asian food market on the waterfront, a wine tasting street fest in Harbor East and a film festival taking over The Charles.
The last weekend of September is here, and exams are creeping into everyone’s schedules. While some tests are wrapping up and others are just around the corner, there is still plenty of time to carve out a break.
Sacré Sucré in Fells Point is a hidden gem that deserves its flowers. This pastry shop turned cafe and tea haven is redefining what craftsmanship tastes like. From delicate macarons and golden viennoiseries to smooth soft serve and creamy matcha drinks, everything bursts with flavor.
When my significant other and I found out Fells Point would be hosting its traditional oyster festival, we knew we had to go and take our friends with us. And it was for a good cause: The event organizers partnered with the Oyster Recovery Partnership to help support oyster population restoration in the Chesapeake Bay.
The weather looks warm and sunny, which makes this a good weekend to get out into Baltimore. You can hear improvised sets at High Zero, listen to local bands at Belvedere Square, check out large-scale festivals downtown or spend a quieter afternoon with the new exhibition at the Baltimore Museum of Art (BMA).
During the first week of college, my roommates and I walked to Kung Fu Tea. We had just moved into our dorms and barely knew the city, but boba felt like a safe place to begin. I ordered my usual: brown sugar milk tea with 50% sugar and light ice. It did not taste bad. But it did not taste like home.
In Baltimore, wings are more than just a late-night craving. They’re comfort food, a neighborhood staple and for many newcomers, their first delicious introduction to the city’s food scene. Whether youu2019re chasing that classic Old Bay hit or craving a fusion twist, these five spots prove that Baltimore knows how to do wings right.
Welcome back to Leisure! Two weeks into the semester, the buzz of campus life is already in full swing. Between classes, clubs, and catching up with friends, the days are moving fast. This weekend is a chance to step outside the Hopkins bubble and explore the city.
In early March, a quiet conquest of green and pink drinks, assortments of aesthetically pleasing toppings and a well-decorated coffee shop dominated my social media feed. I was thus obliged to visit Equitea, a quaint café nestled among rowhouses on the south side of campus.
Al Hutchinson, CEO of Visit Baltimore — the city's official destination marketing organization, which champions Baltimore’s rich history, vibrant food scene and sports culture — sat down with The News-Letter to share his experiences in Baltimore and the milestones he’s reached in helping the city's appeal spread to a wider audience.
La Cuchara co-owner Jake Lefenfeld shares how he and his family transformed a historic space in Meadow Mill into a restaurant that brings the culinary wonders of Spain and southern France to Baltimore through the vibrant flavors of the Basque region.
Baltimore’s food scene wouldn’t be what it is without the people who built it. Immigrants brought their recipes, adjusted when they had to and held on to what mattered. The result is a city where food carries stories of memory, care and everyday effort.
With low-70-degree weather and sunny skies ahead, it’s the perfect time to take a break and soak up some fresh air. As we enter the last full week of classes, there is a mix of energy and exhaustion in the air, but that does not mean the fun has to wait until Spring Fair — there is plenty happening off campus too.
For the one-week anniversary of being diagnosed with celiac disease (yup, gluten is now the enemy), I celebrated by going to Costiera with close friends.
Zach Mills is the True Chesapeake Oyster Company’s Executive Chef and Partner, and was recently named Maryland Chef of the Year. In an interview with The News-Letter, Mills underscored that True Chesapeake isn’t just a restaurant to him: It’s the culmination of years of hard work, collaboration and a commitment to thoughtful, environmentally-conscious cooking.
As the semester enters its final stretch, everyone seems to be buzzing with activity. But thankfully, the weather has warmed up. Just walking past that tree downstairs bursting with pink blossoms — or simply feeling the sunshine on my skin — instantly lifts my mood. Check out the events below; hopefully, they’ll give you some ideas on how to spend your weekend!
