Something for Everyone

Celebrating music, ideas,
and innovation

The Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts (BOPA) united two of its marquee events: Baltimore Book Festival and Light City. Brilliant Baltimore illuminates the city with literature, ideas, world-class light art installations, and live performances. Check out the 2019 schedule by Books, Performance, Food & Drink, or Light Art to view all the action.

Featured Exhibits

Featured Authors

Carla Hall

Author | Chef

Chef based in Washington, D.C., TV personality, and author.

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Hill Harper

Author | Actor

Author and actor, known for his roles on CSI and The Good Doctor.

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Karyn Parsons

Author | Producer

Actor turned producer, sharing stories about unsung black heroes in history.

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Sam Talbot

Author | Chef

Chef, author, philanthropist, and TV personality based in Brooklyn, NY.

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