Events

Explore Baltimore! Sunset Salsa: Latin Dance Lessons & Music

Friday, August 2nd, 2024 by Liz Kosik

by Liz Kosik ’25

What: Sunset Salsa Latin Dance Lessons & Music

When: Wednesday, August 7 · 7 – 11pm

Where: 321 East Cromwell Street Baltimore, MD

Join Salsa Now this upcoming Wednesday for an evening of free Latin Dancing lessons and music at the waterfront on the Tidewater Pier in Port Covington Marina. Start with a free, 45-minute dance lesson from the SalsaNow team, ideal for beginners and experienced dancers alike. After the lesson, enjoy a night of Salsa & Bachata dancing, great Latin music, and local food & drinks. The event will feature live Latin music, as well as an open dance floor for attendees!

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Maryland Let’s Go Festival – Saturday, June 1

Thursday, August 1st, 2024 by Liz Kosik

Ben Ostrowski ’24

With the weekend in full effect, Saturday saw an even larger crowd and the energy was even more palpable. The main stage started with Harbour’s captivating performance, followed by The Moss, a psychedelic rock band who brought an indie vibe that got the audience singing along. COIN’s set was a highlight, filled with their catchy tunes and engaging stage presence, definitely one of the highlights of the day.

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Maryland Let’s Go Festival – Friday, May 31

Wednesday, July 31st, 2024 by Liz Kosik

by Ben Ostrowski ’24

From May 31st – June 2nd, WLOY was invited to attend Let’s Go Festival that took place in Crownsville, Maryland. Thousands of individuals from all over the DMV and beyond came to kick Summer off right! I had the incredible opportunity to cover the event up close, capturing moments from the festival’s stellar lineup and lively atmosphere. This experience had everything a festival goer needs, food truck, local business stands, lawn games, and two stages to enjoy the live music from. Here’s a recap of Let Go Fest 2024! Be sure to find some highlights from June 1st and 2nd on the site 🙂

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Explore Baltimore! Bmore Hip Hop Karaoke ArtScape

Friday, July 26th, 2024 by Liz Kosik

by Liz Kosik ’25

What: Bmore Hip Hop Karaoke ArtScape Pop Up

When: Friday, August 2 · 9 – 11pm

Where: Eubie Blake National Jazz and Cultural Center · 847 North Howard Street Baltimore, MD 21201

Don’t miss out on a special Pop-Up Session with local favorites Ellen Gee, Eze Jackson, and DJ Harvey Dent on Friday, August 2nd, 2024, at the Eubie Blake Cultural Center.

The event offers a fresh take on karaoke with the BHHK Crew at Bmore Hip Hop Karaoke! It’s going to be a night full of your favorite hip hop tracks, great vibes, and a super friendly crowd. Whether you’re a regular or a first-timer, this is your chance to dive into Hip Hop culture and have a blast. Every session is different, so you’re guaranteed a fun and unique experience!

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Explore Baltimore! Live Music with Sammy Krimstein!

Friday, July 19th, 2024 by Liz Kosik

by Liz Kosik ’25

What: Live Music with Sammy Krimstein

When: Friday, July 26 · 5 – 8pm

Where: Bark Social Bethesda · 935 Prose St Bethesda, MD 20852

Join Bark Social for an exciting evening of music with Sammy Krimstein. Sammy’s musical journey started early, as he immersed himself in various music camps and activities where he showcased his singing talent. By the third grade, he had formed a band with friends and classmates, taking on the role of lead vocalist and performing rock classics from The Strokes and Led Zeppelin. He eventually began guitar lessons, initially as a rhythm guitarist, and over time, he grew into a skilled lead guitarist. His performance will definitely be a good one!

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Maryland Deathfest – Sunday, May 26

Thursday, July 18th, 2024 by Liz Kosik

by Metal by Moonlight

Fred, the drummer from Dismember, told me to meet Matti at the hotel they were staying at to do the interview before they left for Sweden. This was a very big moment for me. I LOVE their first album and the second album is amazing as well. The members of this band have been international superstars in the death metal community for decades, and I was about to sit down with the lead singer. I met Matti in the lobby of the hotel and he led me over to a quiet spot that had a few chairs and a table. While I was setting up the recorder for the interview he offered to get me a coffee. There’s no way I’m gonna turn down a coffee from the lead singer of Dismember, I mean, c’mon.

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Maryland Deathfest – Saturday, May 25

Thursday, July 18th, 2024 by Liz Kosik

by Metal by Moonlight

Saturday I had several interviews lined up which was wildly exciting. I had been studying and researching the bands and artists to be able to ask insightful and thought-provoking questions that hadn’t been asked before. Prior to my interviews, I was able to catch the Avulsed set on the Market Street stage. This live performance has to be one of the greatest live performances I’ve ever seen in my entire life.

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Maryland Deathfest – Friday, May 24

Wednesday, July 17th, 2024 by Liz Kosik

by Metal by Moonlight

After an incredible first day at Maryland Deathfest 2024, I was beyond pumped for another day filled to the brim with death metal. The first show I saw was Aura Noir, a Norwegian black/thrash metal band formed back in 1993. The band members had so much passion and energy during their set, and the crowd was definitely feeling it. Even though it was early in the day, they still had people crowd-surfing for most of the set. The music itself had a lot of nice, heavy breakdowns and some solid shredding.

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Maryland Deathfest – Thursday, May 23

Wednesday, July 17th, 2024 by Liz Kosik

by Metal by Moonlight

I have been a lover of Death Metal and all metal for a very long time. I had never been to an all-metal festival let alone one of the biggest Death Metal music festivals around the world. This was the experience of a lifetime and I’m so thankful for all of those who helped make this possible. I first arrived on Thursday evening and had no idea what to expect, I’d been to other music festivals but I knew this one was going to be quite different. Even just driving through Baltimore there were so many people in metal shirts and denim jackets covered with patches, I felt like I was meant to be here, among my people.

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