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The work week is almost over, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend. Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and new bars/restaurants/shops to explore.1. Night of 1000 Dylans Where/When: Friday, May 20, 7:30 p.m. The Patterson/Creative Alliance 3134 Eastern Avenue, Baltimore Why Go: Listen to interpretations of Bob Dylan songs by local artists Victoria Vox, Gypsy Dawg, Woody Lissauer and more. Tickets $11-16. 2. Preakness 2011 Where/When: Saturday, May 21 Pimilico Race Course, 5201 Park Heights Avenue, Baltimore Why Go: Test your luck and take part in the tradition and second jewel of the Triple Crown, or just enjoy one of Maryland’s biggest parties of the year! 3. Preakness 2011: …
1. Karb Kings 2nd Saturday Rockabilly Rumble with The GasHouse Gorillas Where/When: Saturday, May 14, 8 p.m.–1 a.m. Dundalk Moose Lodge, 2800 Sollers Point Road, 21222 Why Go: $5 hot rods and dancing! 2. Cinderella Where/When: May 13 and 14 at 8 p.m., May 15 at 3 p.m., CCBC Dundalk, 7200 Sollers Point Road, 21222 Why Go: Dundalk Community Theatre presents Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella. The show is held in the John E. Ravekes Theatre in Building K at CCBC Dundalk. Adults: $22, seniors: $19, student/DCT actor/child: $14. 3. Baltimore Guitarist Group Open Mic Where/When: Saturday, May 14…
1. Shogun FightsWhere/When: Sat., April 30, 6:30 p.m.1st Mariner Arena, 201 W. Baltimore Arena, BaltimoreWhy Go: This Mixed Martial Arts event is promoted by Dundalk native John Rallo. Tickets: $27-$252. 2. GusterWhere/When: April 29, 8 p.m.Rams Head Live, 20 Market Place, BaltimoreWhy Go: The Boston alternative rock band from the '90s is known for its live shows. 3. City Paper’s Brew FestWhere/When: Sat., April 30, 1-5p.m.Broadway Market Square, 501 S. Broadway, Fells PointWhy Go: Come and sample more than 50 beers, including DuClaw, Flying Dog, Magic Hat and more. Tickets: $30 4. Sugarloaf …
1. Earth Day CelebrationWhere/When: Saturday, April 23, 12-4 p.m.Maryland Science Center, 601 Light Street, Baltimore Why Go: Celebrate Earth Day at the Maryland Science Center by participating in a recycling race, and learning how to plant lavender, create your own recycled paper and more! 2. The Great American Trailer Park MusicalWhere/When: April 21-24, Friday and Saturday 8 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m.Spotlighters Theatre, 817 St. Paul Street, BaltimoreWhy Go: This hysterical musical comedy takes place in Armadillo Acres, your stereotypical trailer park community. Spray cheese, road kill, …
1. Spring for CarrotsWhere/When: Saturday, April 16, 12-2 p.m.Eastpoint Mall, 7839 Eastpoint Mall, Baltimore Why Go: Join Maria Dennis and the Easter Bunny for a chance to win prizes from a variety of merchants in Eastpoint Mall. Registration is from 12-1:30 p.m. Must be 18 years old and present to win. 2. 7th Annual Privateer Day and Pirate InvasionWhere/When: Saturday, April 16, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Broadway Market Square, 501 S. Broadway, Fells PointWhy Go: Pirates invade Fells Point with ships on display and a battle at sea. Enjoy military reenactments, live music, a beer garden, vendors and …
1. Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey CircusWhere/When: March 30-April 10, times vary1st Mariner Arena, 201 W. Baltimore Street Why Go: It’s The Greatest Show on Earth! Tickets: $14-$752. Friday Night Dance PartyWhere/When: Friday, April 1, 9 p.m. Grand Central, 1001 N. Charles St, BaltimoreWhy Go: Dance the night away to the tracks of DJ Farrell. Happy hour specials include $3 rails and domestics. Free 3. Beer, Bourbon, & BBQWhere/When: Friday, April 1, 5:30-9:30 p.m. and Saturday, April 2, noon-6 p.m.Timonium Fairgrounds, 2200 York Road, TimoniumWhy Go: I think the name of the events says …
1. HairsprayWhere/When: March 24-26, 7 p.m.Patapsco High School & Center for the Arts, 8100 Wise Avenue, DundalkWhy Go: A delightful and hilarious musical set in Baltimore City based on the 1988 John Waters film featuring Ricki Lake. Tickets $9 adults, $6 children and seniors. 2. Baltimore Blast MISL Championship Where/When: Friday, March 25th, 7:35 p.m.1st Mariner Area, 201 W. Baltimore Street, BaltimoreWhy Go: Watch Baltimore’s soccer team battle it out with the Milwaukee Wave. Tickets $21-32 3. Charm City Roller GirlsWhere/When: Saturday, March 26, 5:30 p.m.Du Burns Arena, 1301 S. Ellwood …
1. 10th Annual Canton Irish Stroll Where/When: Saturday, Mar. 5, 1 p.m. - 9 p.m. Looney’s Pub, Canton
2900 O'Donnell Street, Baltimore Why Go: Get a jump on the St Patrick’s Day celebrations at the 10th Annual Canton Irish Stroll. Register at Looney’s Pub and get a souvenir cup, food and shot specials, $2 Miller Lites and $5 Red Bull Bombs at all participating bars in Canton. Ticket proceeds benefit the MD Food Bank. Tickets $7 with donation of 2 canned goods, $10 without donation. 2. '80s Party Where/When: Saturday, Mar. 5, 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. Howard’s Pub, 7312 Holabird Avenue, Dundalk Why…
1. Hard Rock Café Battle of the Bands Where/When: Thursday, Feb. 24 - Sunday, Feb. 27, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.Hard Rock Cafe601 E. Pratt Street, Baltimore Why Go: Twelve bands compete for a chance to perform at the Hard Rock Calling event in London. Performing Thursday are the Jon Wood Band, Clear For Takeoff, and Outreach & Hotspur. Performing Sunday is Fefe Dobson and Deluka. Entrance fee $5. 2. Twelve Angry Men Where/When: Friday, Feb. 25, 8 p.m.Community College of Baltimore County- Dundalk7200 Sollers Point Road, Dundalk Why Go: We all hate jury duty, but CCBC Dundalk’s rendition of this …
Dean Crawford & The Dunn’s River Band Where/When: Friday, Feb. 18, 8 p.m.Moose Lodge 12282800 Sollers Point RoadWhy Go: One of the Mid-Atlantic region’s premier country/southern rock groups for more than a decade has played venues like Ram’s Head Tavern in Annapolis and Ram’s Head Live in Baltimore. Karaoke NightWhere/When: Friday, Feb. 18, 8 p.m. - 1 a.m.Merritt House1780 Merritt Boulevard, DundalkWhy Go: Belt out your favorite hit songs Lionel Richie style, all night long, at Merritt House. Pro Show Karaoke with Galen BeckWhere/When: Saturday, Feb. 19, 9 p.m.Glass Grill6804 Eastern Ave., …
1. Michael Oher – “I Beat the Odds” Where/When: Thursday, Feb. 10, 7 p.m. (wrist bands for admission will be given out starting at 9 a.m.) Barnes & Noble, Baltimore 601 E. Pratt St. Why Go: The Baltimore Ravens tackle, the inspiration for the hit movie The Blind Side, will read from his book, I Beat the Odds. 2. 5-Ways Thursdays Where/When: Thursday, Feb. 10, 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Power Plant Live Market Place and Water Street, Baltimore Why Go: 5-Ways Thursdays at Power Plant Live has it all—rock out to Linkin Park, dance the night away to techno, or just chill in a sport bar atmosphere. A $5 …
1. Natty Boh Tapping of the Keg Where/When: Thursday, Feb 3, 6-8 p.m. Nacho Mama’s 2907 O'Donnell Street, Baltimore Why Go: For the first time in 15 years, Natty Boh will be available on draft. Join Natty Boh at one of Baltimore's favorite bars to tap the first kegs of Boh! Commemorative giveaways will mark the event. 2. Open Mic Night at the Village Coffee and Tea Shop Where/When: Thursday, Feb. 3, 7–10 p.m. Village Coffee and Tea Shop 3 Commerce Street, Dundalk Why Go: The Baltimore Guitarist Group hosts open mic night, which they call one of the best in the area. The formerly weekly Friday…
