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Leisure

Leisure is the section where we highlight the intriguing, exciting and all-around fun events and activities happening in Baltimore over the weekend.

SYDNOR DUFFY / DESIGN & LAYOUT EDITOR Warm up and take a study break this weekend!

Events this weekend (Nov. 7-9)

By ADWITA SINHA | 12 hours ago

It is getting colder in Baltimore, and exams are still in full swing, but the city is full of ways to take a break. Warm up at the Maryland Irish Festival with traditional food and music or head to Union Craft Brewing and Patterson Park for a weekend of oysters and beer. On Sunday, explore how Hopkins researchers are tackling climate challenges at Extreme Heat or end the weekend with Puppets Fight Back, a night of drag, music and puppetry at Le Mondo.

COURTESY OF ADWITA SINHA The team behind my favorite “no-recipe” recipe!

Instructions not included: a family recipe born after midnight

By ADWITA SINHA | 3 days ago

When I was younger, my parents both worked late. Some nights their meetings stretched past dinner, and I would fall asleep to the clack of keyboards and muffled voices on speakerphone. But one night, I stayed awake. Maybe I had napped earlier or maybe I just did not want the night to end. Either way, I was wide-eyed and hungry, and for once, so were they.

SYDNOR DUFFY / DESIGN & LAYOUT EDITOR Celebrate Halloween with a costume and dance party or an orchestra performance.

Events this weekend (Oct. 31–Nov. 2)

By ADWITA SINHA | October 29, 2025

Halloween weekend has arrived, and Baltimore is buzzing with ways to celebrate. Whether you’re exploring Edgar Allan Poe’s eerie world, dancing in costume or catching a symphonic twist on classic horror, there’s plenty to do before the candy runs out.

COURTESY OF DHARANI MOORTHY Bold, vibrant and comforting, Sangam Indian Cuisine serves the flavors of South India in every bite.

Weekend cravings: a trip to Sangam Indian Cuisine

By DHARANI MOORTHY | October 29, 2025

Saturday nights have me craving food that feels like an escape from the weekday routine. After a long week, there is something special about sitting down for a meal that feels both comforting and exciting. So last week, my friends and I set out on a mission for something flavorful and a little different: traditional Indian food.

COURTESY OF MYRA SAEED Saeed samples the flavors of the Student Center’s newest additions, from Koshary to Connie’s.

The Bloomberg Student Center taste test: hits, misses and dining dollar drains

By MYRA SAEED | October 28, 2025

With the long-awaited opening of the Bloomberg Student Center comes an arguably more exciting addition: a lineup of new campus dining options! This past week, I ventured outside my usual chipotle veggie burger from Brody’s Daily Grind and Blue Jay spirulina bowl from Neicy’s Fabulous Juice Bar to explore everything the Bloomberg Student Center has to offer.

RUI DO ROSARIO / DESIGN & LAYOUT EDITOR The Halloween countdown begins with a weekend full of fall fun!

Events this weekend (Oct. 24–26)

By ADWITA SINHA | October 24, 2025

Halloween may still be a week away, but Baltimore is already getting into the spirit. From lanterns lighting up Patterson Park to ghostly trails at Cylburn Arboretum, this weekend blends art, architecture and autumn festivities across the city. Whether you want to explore historic buildings, see new exhibits or settle in for a symphonic nod to Poe, plenty is happening to fill your fall weekend.

SYDNOR DUFFY / DESIGN & LAYOUT EDITOR Staying in Baltimore for fall break? Here’s how to make the most of it.

Events this weekend (Oct. 17–19)

By ADWITA SINHA | October 18, 2025

Staying on campus for fall break? As the weather starts to cool, it’s a great weekend to explore what Baltimore has to offer. Comic-Con takes over the Convention Center, runners fill the streets for the city’s annual marathon and things heat up at Spicy Con in Timonium.

SYDNOR DUFFY / DESIGN & LAYOUT EDITOR Cozy up to October with a weekend full of theater, festivals, and fall flavor.

Events this weekend (Oct. 10–12)

By ADWITA SINHA | October 6, 2025

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.

COURTESY OF JOSEPH GREGORY Warehouse Cinemas at the Rotunda is a convenient and student-friendly movie theater close to campus.

A Hopkins student's night out

By DHARANI MOORTHY | October 5, 2025

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.

 RUI DO ROSARIO / DESIGN & LAYOUT EDITOR Step into the fall season with these weekend events!

Events this weekend (Oct. 03–05)

By ADWITA SINHA | October 3, 2025

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.

RUI DO ROSARIO / DESIGN & LAYOUT EDITOR Take a break from studying and enjoy some of the fun events happening this weekend!

Events this weekend (Sept. 26–28)

By ADWITA SINHA | September 25, 2025

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.

COURTESY OF BUSE KOLDAS Koldas describes her experience trying local and specialty oysters at Fells Point Oyster Fest.

My briny Saturday at Fells Point Oyster Fest

By BUSE KOLDAS | September 20, 2025

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.

RUI DO ROSARIO and SYDNOR DUFFY / DESIGN & LAYOUT EDITORS Attend the various lively festivals happening all through this weekend!

Events this weekend (Sept. 19–21)

By ADWITA SINHA | September 16, 2025

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).

COURTESY OF ADWITA SINHA At Mocha and Pearl, enjoy inventive boba creations alongside fresh coffee and desserts in a cozy cafe setting.

Between sips and cities: measuring homesickness in sugar levels

By ADWITA SINHA | September 16, 2025

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.

COURTESY OF DHARANI MOORTHY Wings from Papi Cuisine served with fries and old bay ranch.

Baltimore’s best wings: five spots worth the mess

By DHARANI MOORTHY | September 14, 2025

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.

RUI DO ROSARIO / DESIGN & LAYOUT EDITOR Attend the Baltimore Book Festival to read the works of local authors on Saturday!

Events this weekend (September 12–14)

By ADWITA SINHA | September 13, 2025

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.

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