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Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
6 things to do in Baltimore, June 13-19
Celebrate Fifty Shades of Pride in Baltimore, see a 70s cult classic in a theater, be moved by a doomed romance, paddle around the Inner Harbor, clean up on some art deals or go to a block party that celebrates Juneteenth Day. Recognize and celebrate inclusivity at the Baltimore Pride 2025 Fifty Shades of Pride this weekend. Friday, enjoy music, dance, food trucks and more at the Mount Vernon Pride from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Park Avenue and Read Street, and Twilight on the Terrace featuring Jennifer Holiday in concert at 7 the M&T Bank Exchange at the France-Merrick Performing Arts Center, 401 W. Fayette St. The Grammy and Tony-award winning singer/actress is known for her role in 'Dreamgirls, the Broadway musical,' and her song 'And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going.' Ticket prices start at $157.34. On Saturday, there's the Pride Parade that starts at 11 a.m. at Charles Street and North Avenue, and the Block Party at Charles Street and 29th Street 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. On Sunday, the Pride Drag Brunch and the Pride in the Park at Druid Hill Park, 9000 Druid Hill Lane, take place from noon to 6 p.m. Many events are free, but donations are welcome. Through Sunday Spend the night at the castle of Dr. Frank-N-Furter in Richard O'Brien's 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' at the Iron Crowe Theatre, 45 W. Preston St. The annual fundraiser and classic comedy horror musical features audience participation, script and prop bag for each ticket holder. Ticket prices start at $45. This weekend's dates and times are Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. and Sunday, 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. Through June 29 See the doomed love story between an Egyptian captain and a captive Ethiopian princess in 'Verdi's Aira' performed in a Baltimore Symphony Orchestra concert at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, 1212 Cathedral St. Jonathon Heyward will conduct the BSO and soprano Angel Blue will lead the cast. Ticket prices start at $32. Friday 8 p.m. Grab a paddle and dress like Disco rules at Baltimore Floatilla 'Saturday Morning Fever' at the Canton Waterfront Park, 3001 Boston St. Follow the five-mile route from the Canton Waterfront Park to the Inner Harbor. Listen to a performance by Cara Kelly & the Tell Tale and 70s cover tunes. Tickets cost $45. See Mr. Trash Wheel in action. Saturday times are 7 a.m. arrival/check-in, 8:30 a.m. safety meeting, 9 a.m. launch, 10:15 a.m. concert and noon check-out. Saturday Clean up on some great deals at Spring Cleaning at Peabody Heights Brewery, 401 E. 30th St. Original works by 45 local artists are priced to sell for $250 or less. Admission is free. The event runs noon to 5 p.m. RSVP at Saturday Celebrate freedom and Black joy at the Day of Jubilee Block Party at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture, 830 E. Pratt St. The event celebrates Juneteenth Day, a federal holiday that recognizes the end of slavery, and the 20th year of operation of the museum. Enjoy music, dancing, poetry, food, drink and more. The event is free, but donations in the amount of $20 or more are appreciated. Thursday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Business Journals
22-04-2025
- Business
- Business Journals
Mayor Scott outlines goals for Baltimore in State of City address
By submitting your information you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy and User Agreement . Mayor Brandon Scott's State of the City address paints an optimistic picture for Baltimore's future, despite recent economic challenges and federal funding cuts. Story Highlights Mayor Brandon Scott outlines goals to lower property taxes by 2028. Scott aims to tackle vacant housing crisis and attract new businesses. Baltimore's State of the City address moved downtown to highlight investment opportunities. Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott's ambitious agenda for his second term centers on lowering the property tax rate by 2028, attracting new businesses and tackling the vacant housing crisis amid continued economic uncertainty. Those were among the goals outlined Monday during Scott's fifth State of the City address downtown at the M&T Bank Exchange. The mayor ticked off a list of priorities and ideals during the optimistic, TED Talk-style speech, where he paced the stage in front of a large video screen showing aerial shots of Baltimore, TV news clips and personal testimonies about city life. GET TO KNOW YOUR CITY Find Local Events Near You Connect with a community of local professionals. Explore All Events Scott, 41, was sworn in for a second term in December after four years of weathering headwinds that include the pandemic, public safety woes, a prolonged battle over the presence of squeegee kids on city streets and declining property values downtown. Lately, that list has included an austere state fiscal crisis and the near collapse of federal aid to local jurisdictions under the Trump administration, from which Baltimore has not been spared. The city filed a lawsuit in early February to try to reverse frozen or cut federal funds. "This city is full of folks who love her, want to make her better, and will check anyone from outside who comes after her," the mayor said in his address. "Baltimore is not going to sit and take it." The annual State of the City address has traditionally been delivered at City Hall. The decision to move the message outside that historic home helped underscore Scott's pledge to rewrite Baltimore's narrative and attract new investment to the city. Some recent momentum on that front includes a $500 million private investment to redevelop Harborplace, the success of upgrades at the newly branded CFG Bank Arena, an overhauled Lexington Market and recently announced plans to reinvent parts of Redwood Street downtown with retail amid a pedestrian-friendly corridor. Among the pledges made by Scott on Monday were: Setting a goal of lowering the city's property tax rate to under $2 per $100 of assessed value by 2028. The current rate is $2.248. This would reverse long-standing criticism of the high cost of living in Baltimore, where the effective tax rate is the highest in the state. Scott gave no details about how he planned to make that happen. Earlier this month, the mayor unveiled a budget that hiked taxes and fees to close an $85 million gap. Ending the city's crisis of blighted, vacant houses, buildings and lots by 2038 under a newly-branded effort called Reframe Baltimore. Pumping some of the nearly $700 million awarded to the city from lawsuits stemming from the opioid crisis back into community development. Pushing for major changes to local building and zoning codes to allow for additional multifamily housing options in the city to help create more affordable apartments. Creating a Mayor's Office of Arts, Culture, and Entertainment to help solidify and attract live events, nightlife, the film industry and a cultural workforce to Baltimore. The mayor paced the stage during his address in a blue suit, bright gold tie and tennis shoes. He had the demeanor of a motivational speaker and a clear message: Baltimore's short- and long-term outlook is on the rise, buoyed by a historic decline in the city's homicide rate last year and a slight increase in population. 'We're looking at $7 billion in public and private development downtown through 2028," the mayor said. "Whether you're a Fortune 500 company or a startup, we want you to get in on the action. Consider this a personal invitation from the mayor.'
