The Baltimore Orioles and Major League Baseball today announced that first baseman PETE ALONSO has been named the Orioles’ 2026 nominee for the esteemed Roberto Clemente Award. The most prestigious individual player honor bestowed by MLB, the Roberto Clemente Award, presented by Capital One, is the annual recognition of a Major League player from each club who best represents the game of baseball through extraordinary character, community involvement, philanthropy, and positive contributions, both on and off the field. This is Alonso’s second nomination for the Roberto Clemente Award, with his first coming in 2021 during his time with the New York Mets.
The Orioles will join Major League Baseball in honoring the 25th annual Roberto Clemente Day on Tuesday, September 15, as they take on the New York Mets at 7:10 p.m. at Citi Field. This commemorative day was established by Major League Baseball in 2002 to honor Clemente’s legacy and to officially acknowledge local club nominees of the Roberto Clemente Award. As part of the league-wide celebration, the Roberto Clemente Day logo will appear on the bases and official dugout lineup cards, all players and on-field personnel will wear a “21” patch on their jersey (with 2026 nominees being notated on their patch), and a special tribute video will be played in ballparks. Once again, this season, each team’s Clemente nominee and previous Award recipients will have the option to wear “21” on their uniform, joining players of Puerto Rican descent and others who have worn the number during previous commemorations of Roberto Clemente Day.
The Orioles will recognize Alonso in a special on-field ceremony at Oriole Park at Camden Yards prior to the game on Friday, September 18, against the Milwaukee Brewers at 7:05 p.m. In addition, Major League Baseball will make a donation to The Alonso Foundation.
From the moment he arrived in Baltimore, Alonso and his wife, Haley, intentionally invested in the city’s people and organizations, directing $10,000 gifts to both the Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS) and The Baltimore Station, which supports veterans through therapeutic residential treatment and transitional housing, during Spring Training. Alonso paired financial support with personal involvement, visiting BARCS to learn about the non-profit’s efforts and spend time with animals, as well as volunteering alongside residents at The Baltimore Station during the regular season.
These efforts reflect the three focuses of The Alonso Foundation: animal welfare, veterans’ support, and supporting underprivileged youth. Established in 2020 by the Alonsos, The Alonso Foundation advocates for those who may not be able to advocate for themselves. Each year, the foundation supports more than 3
Morning yoga and the return of adults-only, after-hours events usher in an exciting autumn
Baltimore, MD—The National Aquarium has announced its calendar of special events for the remainder of 2026, including Aquarium After Dark—the much-anticipated adults-only, after-hours event series—and Morning Yoga: Underwater Flow, a monthly yoga session that takes place before the Aquarium opens its doors for the day.
Aquarium After Dark invites adult guests ages 21+ to enjoy a laid-back evening exploring the Aquarium's award-winning exhibits after regular operating hours. Attendees can enjoy cocktails and mocktails—the first of which is included in the price of admission—plus snacks while strolling through each gallery. The event series is perfect for couples, friends, and nature enthusiasts who want to discover the Aquarium's twilight side—all chill, no children. ID is required for entry.
Morning Yoga: Underwater Flow is a series of exclusive, early morning yoga sessions led by Marissa Walch, a certified fitness, yoga, and wellness professional based in the DMV area. Taking place directly in front of the Dolphin Discovery underwater viewing area, the morning yoga sessions are a relaxing opportunity to begin the day in a mindful way surrounded by marine life. Guests of all yoga levels ages 12 and up are welcome to participate, and attendees are encouraged to stay and enjoy the Aquarium after the session ends.
"We're excited to close out the year with an array of fun-filled in-building events that encourage guests to connect with nature an
Baltimore has the chance to experience a little Broadway magic this week as the Tony Award-winning musical Maybe Happy Ending launches its North American tour at the Hippodrome Theatre.
The production runs through Sept. 19, making Baltimore more than just a stop along the way—the city is where this next chapter officially begins.
For local theater lovers, that makes this engagement feel especially exciting. There is something special about being among the first audiences outside of Broadway to experience a production that has already received major recognition and built such a strong following.
Written by Will Aronson and Hue Park and directed by Michael Arden, Maybe Happy Ending earned six Tony Awards in 2025, including Best Musical, Best Direction of a Musical, Best Book of a Musical and Best Original Score. The production also received honors from the Drama Desk Awards, Outer Critics Circle Awards, Drama League Awards and the New York Drama Critics’ Circle.
Original Broadway cast members Steven Huynh and Claire Kwon are joining the tour as Oliver and Claire, bringing familiar faces from the Broadway production directly to Baltimore audiences.
The show itself has had an impressive journey. Maybe Happy Ending was written in both Korean and English. The Korean-language version premiered in Seoul in 2016 and went on to win six Korean Musical Awards, including Best Musical. The English-language version later received the Richard Rodgers Production Award before making its U.S. premiere at Atlanta’s Alliance Theatre during the 2019–2020 season.
From there, the musical made its way to Broadway, opening at the Belasco Theatre in November 2024. It quickly earned critical and audience praise and was recognized by several major publications as one of the standout theater productions of the year.
Now, Baltimore gets to be part of the show’s story.
Having a nationally touring Broadway production begin right here at the Hippodrome is another reminder of the strong arts and entertainment experiences available throughout the city. Whether you are a regular theatergoer or simply looking for something different to experience this week, Maybe Happy Ending offers Baltimore audiences the opportunity to see an award-winning production before it continues across North America.
Maybe Happy Ending runs at the Hippodrome Theatre through Saturday, Sept. 19. Tickets are available through the Hippodrome box office, BaltimoreHippodrome.com and Ticketmaster.
Interactive weekend event at Waverly Hall featuring participants including Maryland First Lady Dawn Moore, Wanda Durant, Mychal Threets and Ms. Maze brings books to life for children and families through Stoop Reads, free book giveaways, hands-on workshops, and thought-provoking literacy panels.
BALTIMORE, MD — Artist, educator, and community leader Derrick Adams and Charm City Cultural Cultivation (CCCC), in community with Emerson Collective, will host “Reading Is Freedom” at Waverly Hall during the 27th annual Baltimore Book Festival on September 19-20, 2026.
The two-day activation is rooted in the belief that addressing the national reading crisis requires combining evidence-based instruction with a vibrant, community-rooted culture of reading. By placing literacy at the heart of a festival devoted to arts and storytelling, “Reading Is Freedom” celebrates books as a source of connection, discovery, and joy, while drawing attention to Maryland’s broader commitment to literacy, including more than $10 million to support over 50 literacy-focused teacher coaches.
Throughout the weekend, families and festivalgoers of all ages will enjoy children’s storytimes, experience interactive installations, participate in teen workshops, register for the Maryland READS advocacy movement, and hear from prominent leaders, authors, and artists. All activation activities, with the exception of the Panel Discussion & Gospel Brunch, are free and open to the public with registration. Attendees can view the full schedule and register to attend at https://events.emersoncollective.com/readingisfreedom.
Members of the press are welcome to attend all events including the Panel Discussion & Gospel Brunch provided pre-press registration. For all press inquiries and registration, please contact [email protected].
The weekend’s programming includes:
Stoop Reads & Book Giveaways: Authors, artists, educators, civic figures, and community leaders will read children's books from Derrick Adams's Reading Stoop, followed by free book giveaways. Featured readers include First Lady Dawn Moore, Wanda Durant, Mychal Threets, Ms. Maze, Dr. Joshua Michael, and D. Watkins.
