Big Crafts and Lunar New Year Beats: What’s On in Baltimore Today
A Vibrant Sunday in the Charm City
Welcome to your Sunday, February 22, 2026, guide for Baltimore. Whether you are looking for rare handcrafted treasures, a high-energy orchestral performance, or a cultural celebration of the new year, the city is packed with verified local events. From the Inner Harbor to the lush grounds of the Cylburn Arboretum, today offers a diverse mix of arts, music, and community spirit.
American Craft Made Marketplace
For those looking to shop local and support independent makers, the 49th annual American Craft Made Baltimore Marketplace is the place to be. Held at the Baltimore Convention Center, this event is the largest juried craft fair on the East Coast. Today is the final day of the weekend-long showcase, featuring over 400 artists from across the country. Visitors can explore a wide array of handmade jewelry, clothing, furniture, and home décor. The marketplace is open today from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., providing a unique opportunity to meet artists and witness live demonstrations of traditional and modern craft techniques.
Symphonic Latin Pop at the Meyerhoff
Music lovers should head to the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall for a special matinee performance by the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. At 3:00 p.m., the BSO presents "La Vida Loca," a high-energy tribute to the Latin pop explosion of the 1990s and 2000s. Led by conductor Enrico Lopez-Yañez, the program features the iconic hits of artists like Ricky Martin, Gloria Estefan, Enrique Iglesias, and Santana. It is a rare chance to hear these radio favorites reimagined with the power of a full symphony orchestra.
Lunar New Year Arts Festival
The Vollmer Center at Cylburn Arboretum is hosting the Lunar New Year Arts Festival: Celebration of Talent from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. this afternoon. This free public event highlights Asian and Asian American talent from across Maryland. Attendees can enjoy an immersive afternoon of music, traditional dance, and visual art exhibitions. It is a family-friendly way to celebrate the season while enjoying the beautiful surroundings of the arboretum.
Museum Highlights and Closing Exhibits
Today marks the final opportunity to see the special exhibition "Air Quality: The Influence of Smog on European Modernism" at the Baltimore Museum of Art. The exhibit explores how 19th-century pollution influenced the aesthetics of artists like Monet and Turner. Additionally, the museum remains open for visitors to view "Amy Sherald: American Sublime." Over at the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA), the "Rooted/Growing" Bicentennial Exhibition is open at the Decker Gallery in the Fox Building from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., celebrating 200 years of the college's creative history in Baltimore.
Evening Jazz
Cap off your weekend at Keystone Korner in Harbor East. Renowned jazz bassist Christian McBride takes the stage at 5:00 p.m. and again later this evening, bringing world-class musicianship to one of the city's most intimate performance spaces.