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.