Hot on the Heels of a New Album Release, the Brothers Acheson Bring Their Brand of Genre-Melding Pop to Metro Gallery on April 3rd
“The S.H.E. is not precious,” the band writes in their manifesto. “It’s a place for the music we wanted to make as kids in a Baltimore basement.”
Iron Crow Theatre Revisits the Gender-Bending, Border-Busting Queer Punk Rock Immigration Opera America Needs Now
According to writer John Cameron Mitchell, Hedwig is “more than a woman or a man. She's a gender of one and that is accidentally so beautiful."
Playwright Sarah Mantell and Director Jessica Kubzansky Bring a Timely Twist to the Bard
And while it may not be Everything, it is a wonderfully comic, tragically relatable, entirely enjoyable evening of theatre.
Everyman Theatre Delivers on Eboni Booth's Prize-Winning Play, Through March 2
Primary Trust—Everyman Theatre’s newest entry on the Baltimore theater scene—reminded me of how refreshing it is to take a seat and just watch a good telling of a tale, with a couple of surprises, more than a few smiles, and an occasional heart-tug that arrives at an ultimately satisfying ending.
The Best Perks in Town: Access to Sold-Out Metal Shows, Exclusive Artist Talks, and Tax-Deductible Cocktail Parties
Baltimore's membership models for cultural organizations are an excellent way to keep the venues we love afloat and sustainable.
Why She Has Dedicated Her Life to Championing Theater Education
That's our mission: that at every age and stage of life, we're making meaningful human connections through music, movement, and theater making. No matter where you are in your life, you do not have to age out of creativity or community.
Micah Wood and Christopher Chester on Creatively Archiving Baltimore
A new photo book, Scene Seen, weaves together 85 bands, over 200 portraits, and 300 pages into a tribute to Baltimore’s creative resilience, documenting the essence of the music scene from 2016 to 2024.
A Conversation with the Musician and Manager of the Station North Arts and Entertainment District
I met with Becker at the newly relocated Mobtown Ballroom to learn more about her work as an arts leader, and our conversation ranged from the complexity of demands that she balances, to her origins and identity as an artist and why art matters to us as humans.
Rapid Lemon Productions Imagines Parenthood Under Authoritarianism
The dystopian play runs through January 26 at Strand Theater.
A Baltimore-based Performance Troupe and Learning Program
Founded by three visionary women and mothers—Mama Rashida Forman-Bey, Mama Kay Lawal-Muhammad, and Mama Nata’aska Hasan Hummingbird—WombWork seeks to shine a light on the stories of young people from some of the hardest possible circumstances.
From Whitehall, MD to "Pink Pony Club" Tik-Tok Stardom
“My skating itself is almost a kind of activism in a weird way, just being so unapologetically queer and being outspoken..."
From the Field to the Stage
With around 150 members, M3 is a powerful force uniquely composed of every major on campus. Reid referred to the marching band members as “triple A” students, being that they are academic, artistic, and athletic.
Hailing the King, Baltimore Style
On December 7, 2024, the historic Lord Baltimore Hotel came alive with the spirit of Elvis Presley for the 28th Night of 100 ELVISes. This annual celebration brought together Elvis enthusiasts and tribute artists from all over the country for a night of music, dance, and rock 'n' roll revelry.
Five Budget-Conscious Options for Fans of Classical Music
Baltimore offers a plethora of opportunities to catch high-brow performances at Natty Boh prices. Classical music aficionado Todd Morman shares his top picks, from season subscriptions to free concerts.
Authorship, Remix, and Identity in the Age of AI
"In a world of mass production, I believe it's important not to be too precious about the original. As an artist, I encourage others to borrow, alter, or even mess with my work. I find excitement in the idea that my work can evolve and change. It’s about the spirit of making art..."
After Sold-Out Baltimore Premier, the Show Travels to DC in October and NYC in 2025
While I have more than 50 years of experience in and around theaters, I was ill-prepared for an evening of the most experiential musical performances I have ever heard or seen.
As Mobtown Ballroom Celebrates its 13th anniversary, Co-owners Sarah Sullivan and Michael Seguin Reflect on Their New Space
As today, September 20th, marks Mobtown Ballroom’s 13th anniversary, we thought it a perfect time to reconnect and catch up with owners, Sarah Sullivan and Michael Seguin.
A Guide to Wilson's American Century Cycle Ahead of Joe Turner’s Come and Gone
The Baltimore August Wilson Celebration is a unique opportunity to see Wilson’s entire cycle, in historical order, in only three seasons.
