Leisure is the section where we highlight the intriguing, exciting and all-around fun events and activities happening in Baltimore over the weekend.
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.
If you only have 24 hours in Baltimore, the secret is not trying to do everything. Pick a few good meals. Walk as much as possible. Leave room for crowded trains and missed buses. Those small inconveniences often become the moments you laugh about later.
Barcocina delivers a lively dining experience supported by visually striking dishes and bold flavors. For those looking for a vibrant night out in Fells Point, especially during Restaurant Week, Barcocina offers plenty to enjoy.
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.
Sometimes it is about where you are sitting, who is around you and the noise filling the room while you eat. Even the meals you once disliked have a way of staying with you. And every time Holi comes around, the colors feel alive again.
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.
When I got to Baltimore, I did not set out to find Thai spots. It just happened over time.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A lot of people ask me why I waste money on sugary mocktails when the non-alcoholic options such as soft drinks, coffee, and more exist at all restaurants. I believe those people completely miss the best part of mocktails: similar to cocktails, they never get boring.
This Valentine’s Day, I got fancy art lessons and a workout for my jaw from all the “wow” faces that I was making. Open Wednesday to Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm with free admission, the museum is the perfect location for a spontaneous date or an afternoon of discovery!
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.
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.
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.
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.
