Kate Orgera

Museums are now open in NYC! See how these valuable cultural institutions are safeguarding patrons now and in the near future. Museums are some of our most valuable cultural institutions, with many museum buildings even serving as national historic…

| © Jeramey Lende / Alamy Stock Photo Baltimore is said to be among the most haunted cities in the US. With more than 300 years of history and strong ties to horror-story maestro Edgar Allan Poe, it’s not hard to see why. Hop on one of these haunted…

Restaurants have been caught in something of a catch-22 since the beginning of the pandemic. While food services were considered an essential service and thus allowed to stay open, a business whose products pass from hand to mouth requires extra…

For over 70 years, the 700 block of 34th Street in Hampden has celebrated the holiday season with style, with over two dozen rowhouses decked out in elaborate lights and decorations. Known as the “Miracle on 34th Street,” this signature holiday event…

On September 22, 2018, the first-ever Charm City Night Market brought an outdoor night market to the streets of Baltimore, hoping to create a new annual tradition for the city’s Asian-American community. The Charm City Night Market, running from 4pm…

On October 20, 2018, Baltimore held a festival to honor Mr Trash Wheel and Professor Trash Wheel, the googly-eyed water wheels keeping Baltimore’s harbors clean. From T-shirts to tattoos and everything in between, fans of Mr Trash Wheel and Professor…

Baltimore’s Great Halloween Lantern Festival and Parade is a spectacular, multicultural tradition that believes “the community that creates together is great together.” For nearly 20 years, the Great Halloween Lantern Festival and Parade has brought…

Mountain Bike Hall of Famer Marla Streb and husband Mark Fitzgerald are bringing together cyclists, foodies, and more at their combination bike repair shop and restaurant, The HandleBar Cafe. Located in a renovated warehouse in Baltimore’s historic…

Every October, Doors Open Baltimore invites the public to take a closer look at dozens of historic and repurposed Baltimore buildings with exclusive free tours and open houses. According to Frank R Shivers Jr, author of The Architecture of Baltimore:…

Baltimore’s first annual Immigrant & Refugee Food Festival on October 14, 2018 will feature some of the area’s best immigrant and refugee chefs. Taking place in the picturesque Canton Waterfront Park from noon to 5pm, Baltimore’s Immigrant & Refugee…

Fueled by a love for epic stories, electric guitar and beer, the homegrown rock operas made by the Baltimore Rock Opera Society are a mainstay of Baltimore’s arts scene, built by a dedicated community of volunteers. Rock operas tell a dramatic story…

At their September 18, 2018, game, the Baltimore Orioles will make history as the first professional American sports team to wear Braille jerseys. To honor the 40th anniversary of the National Federation of the Blind (NFB) in Baltimore, the Baltimore…

Every September, the Baltimore neighborhood of Hampden, known for John Waters films, funky local shops, and hon culture, celebrates its local community with Hampdenfest. This one-day festival includes a pie-eating contest, musical performances, and…

Inspired by old traditions that unite Baltimore’s Little Italy, the Madonnari Arts Festival combines past and present with art, food, music, theater, and learning. The Madonnari Arts Festival brings together nearly 50 visual artists from Italy,…

Even the love of locals and tourists from all over the world couldn’t guarantee that Pride of Baltimore II, an iconic Baltimore attraction, would be docked for the foreseeable future. While Baltimore has a number of authentic historic ships docked in…

A water ballet about Alfred Hitchcock? In Baltimore, it’s not that strange—just another wacky and wonderful performance from Fluid Movement, which brings communities together through art and celebrates what makes the people and the city unique. When…

My Little Pony has remained a childhood favorite among girls since the toys were introduced in 1981. But after the premiere of the animated television show My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, the franchise has gained a cult following in another…

Who would’ve guessed that a googly-eyed solar- and water-powered water wheel would have its own social media accounts and merchandise? Mr. Trash Wheel has been keeping garbage out of Baltimore’s Inner Harbor since 2014. Part of the Waterfront…

At the heart of Baltimore’s vibrant music scene is BitGen Gamer Fest, a music festival dedicated to celebrating the niche genre of video game music. With nearly 20 bands performing on two floors, the event includes 10 hours of live music. Plenty of…

When it opened in May 2018, Our/New York Vodka Distillery & Bar became the first legal distillery in Manhattan in nearly 100 years. This global vodka has a local flair, inspired by the city. From the cool hues of the walls to the simple, yet elegant…