Artscape Festival Canceled Due to Severe Weather

Severe weather conditions have led to the cancellation of performances at Artscape in Baltimore for two consecutive nights, including shows by renowned artists Chaka Khan and Sheila E. On Friday, a thunderstorm forced the festival to announce the cancellation of Khan's performance shortly after a flash flood warning was issued, with no rescheduling possible due to time constraints. Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott expressed hope to bring Khan back for a future performance. On Saturday, further adverse weather prompted the Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts to cancel all festival activities, prioritizing public safety. Despite the cancellations, Artscape remains a popular free celebration of the arts, scheduled to continue into Sunday, pending weather conditions. This marks the second year in a row that weather has disrupted the festival, which typically operates rain or shine.