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The List: August 2026

From the 10th-annual Love Groove Festival to the return of Baltimore Fashion Week and the Maryland State Fair, here are the happenings to mark on your calendar this month.

On The Town

Weekend Lineup: July 31-Aug. 2

The best ways to spend your weekend in Charm City.

National Portrait Gallery

Open & Shut: Camp Leon’s at The Club Car; Werewolves Welcome; Hello Trouble Luncheonette

The latest restaurant openings, closings, and recent news.

Find the Best in Baltimore

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Annex Theater

Arts District

Culture Club: Björk, Charlotte Salomon, and MICA Undergrads

Our monthly roundup of openings, events, and news from the art world.

Obama Portraits

Arts District

Amy Sherald Unveils Portrait of Michelle Obama

The Baltimore artist was celebrated this morning at a ceremony in Washington D.C.

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Arts District

Baltimore Artist Amy Sherald To Paint Portrait Of Michelle Obama

Work to become part of the National Portrait Gallery's collection

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Arts & Culture

A Wonderful Dream

After two decades of work, Baltimore artist Amy Sherald finds success and a new chance at life.

Amy Sherald National Portrait

Arts District

Baltimore Artist Wins National Portrait Gallery Competition

Amy Sherald wins $25,000 and will have her work displayed in Washington, D.C.