Marcus Dieterle

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Baltimore theater in June

5 days ago | baltimorefishbowl.com | Marcus Dieterle

Baltimore will get a visit from aliens, watch a Roman assassination plot unfold, and see sandwich shop staff search for life purpose, all on theatrical stages in June. See what shows you should be getting tickets for with the help of our local theater roundup:Brown Sugar Bake-Off, ongoing through June 15, Strand Theater. In this co-production between the Strand Theater and Two Strikes Theatre Collective, enjoy eight original 10-minute plays written by Black women and nonbinary playwrights.
Celebrate 50th Baltimore Pride with these LGBTQ+ events

5 days ago | baltimorefishbowl.com | Marcus Dieterle

Baltimore Pride turns 50 this year, and Charm City is celebrating the milestone with a month-long itinerary of LGBTQ+ events. From the annual Pride parade and block party, to events showcasing cabaret performances and youth sports, there’s bound to be something for every person’s hue in the rainbow. Check them all out in our Pride events roundup: Pride Celebration, Saturday, June 7, 1 p.m. to 9 p.m., Movement Hampden and Union Craft Brewing.
Pedestrian-friendly Charles Street Promenade to return June 14

1 week ago | baltimorefishbowl.com | Marcus Dieterle

Charles Street Promenade will return June 14, allowing pedestrians to safely stroll down the roadway without worries of car traffic. During the event, running from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Charles Street will be closed to vehicle traffic from Saratoga Street to North Avenue. Pedestrians can enjoy local restaurants, retail shops, and cultural institutions. Afterwards, the Station North After Party will take place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Station North Arts District.
Second annual Harbor Splash sells out within 24 hours

1 week ago | baltimorefishbowl.com | Marcus Dieterle

All 200 tickets for this year’s Harbor Splash public swim have sold out but you can still join the waitlist, organizers announced Thursday. The Waterfront Partnership of Baltimore will celebrate the second annual Harbor Splash on June 21 at the Bond Street Wharf in Fells Point. In November 2023, the Waterfront Partnership announced that the Inner Harbor was safe to swim in (under the right conditions).
Asia North, Literary Festival, and more

1 week ago | baltimorefishbowl.com | Marcus Dieterle

This weekend in Baltimore, enjoy multiple musical tributes, hear authors talk about their own literary works and timely social issues, and catch Asia North events before the festival closes.
Baltimore school board selects firm to help search for next CEO

1 week ago | baltimorefishbowl.com | Marcus Dieterle

Baltimore City Public Schools has selected a Chicago-based consulting firm to help search for the school district’s next chief executive officer. Alma Advisory Group will assist the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners in the hiring of a successor to CEO Sonja Santelises, whose contract will end June 30, 2026. “The Board is thrilled to begin our partnership with Alma Advisory Group,” said Board Chair Robert Salley in a statement.
"Have dreams and take them seriously"

2 weeks ago | baltimorefishbowl.com | Marcus Dieterle

Khan Academy founder and CEO Sal Khan advised graduates to be the protagonists of their own stories and the writers of humanity’s future during his commencement address to Johns Hopkins University’s graduating class of 2025 on Thursday. In his speech, Khan said today’s young people – like the characters in their favorite literary epics – are heroes and heroines with untapped potential who are tasked with saving the world from an existential threat.
Baltimore Banner editor Kimi Yoshino will move to Washington Post

2 weeks ago | baltimorefishbowl.com | Marcus Dieterle

Kimi Yoshino, who has led The Baltimore Banner as editor-in-chief for three-and-a-half years, including its Pulitzer Prize-winning coverage of Baltimore’s opioid crisis, will step down to become a managing editor at The Washington Post. “Just as I was driven by the challenge to move to Baltimore to help save local news, I’m now excited to tackle another important mission,” Yoshino said in a Banner article.
Maryland Democratic Party chair Ken Ulman to step down June 13

2 weeks ago | baltimorefishbowl.com | Marcus Dieterle

Attorney and former Howard County executive Ken Ulman will step down as chair of the Maryland Democratic Party, effective June 13. Ulman, who has served as the party’s leader in Maryland since 2023, will transition to “a new role supporting Governor Moore’s economic growth agenda,” according to a news release.
Artscape, SOWEBO, Deathfest, more

2 weeks ago | baltimorefishbowl.com | Marcus Dieterle

Whether you’re looking for some new beautiful artwork to decorate your home, want to enjoy some live musical performances, or want to tap into your own creative side, this weekend is for you. Artscape will take place in downtown Baltimore this year, featuring two days of art vendors, music performances, panel discussions, and more. On Sunday, you can also visit Southwest Baltimore for the annual SOWEBO Art & Music Festival.