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November 30, 2017

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Top things to do in Baltimore this weekend

Thursday, Nov. 30

No weekend plans yet? Get details on the Night of 100 Elvises, Mayor's Christmas Parade, Kwanzaa Cultural Festival, the Bratwurst Eating Contest, "The Lion King," Miracle on 34th Street, Symphony of Lights and more. 

50 most festive holiday events in the Baltimore area for 2017

With the holidays hard upon us, the Baltimore area is revving up for some serious celebrating, from seasonal music and art markets to film screenings, “Nutcracker” performances, and about a million tree lightings and Santa appearances.

Your guide to airing and streaming Christmas movies

We’ve looked ahead throughout the entire month of December, picking the best holiday films playing on TV throughout the month, with streaming alternatives for the days where only clunkers are airing.  

Bar review: Minnow stands out in South Baltimore with whimsical cocktails, technique

The team behind Woodberry's La Cuchara goes more casual in South Baltimore with the seafood-focused bar and restaurant Minnow.

Guinness, Heavy Seas collaborate on two beers

Guinness Open Gate Brewery & Barrel House and Heavy Seas Beer — both located in Baltimore County — will release two new beers on Dec. 1, the two companies' first collaboration.

Seasoned librarian shares best book picks for holiday gifts

Jane Sharpe, associate librarian emerita at McDaniel College, shared more than 20 recommendations for the best holiday books to gift to loved ones.

Maryland Zoo to cut admission prices as temperatures fall

Beginning Dec. 1 and continuing through Feb. 28, admission at the zoo will be $10 per person. 

Baltimore filmmaker talks Spirit Award nomination for documentary on one of world's busiest maternity wards

Baltimore's Ramona S. Diaz earns a Film Independent Spirit Award nomination for her latest documentary, "Motherland," which opens Dec. 1 at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Parkway and runs through Dec. 7.