Explore Baltimore
Explore Baltimore: The National Aquarium
Thursday, November 3rd, 2016 by WLOY Staff
What: Pay What You Want Day
Where: The National Aquarium, 501 E Pratt St
When: Sunday November 6th, 9am-5pm
Are you broke like me? Do you love marine life like me? Then come out to The National Aquarium this Sunday! The aquarium is bringing back Pay What You Want Day thanks to T. Rowe Rice. For whatever change you have in you pocket, you can gain admission to the aquarium for a fun filled day. Check out all the unique 20,000 animals and the award-winning exhibits, and go buy something from the gift shop with your leftover money.
The National Aquarium is also offering a 4-D Immersion Film for $5 and the chance to learn about some of the marine life in the exhibits. With a marine-biology lesson, almost-free admission, and access to see tons of animals, this event is the best way (and cheapest way) to spend your Sunday.
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Explore Baltimore: Baltimore Oyster Festival
Wednesday, November 2nd, 2016 by WLOY Staff
What: Oysters
When: Saturday, November 5th, 1-5pm
Where: Baltimore Inner Harbor (501 Light Street)
The second annual Baltimore Oyster Festival is coming up this Saturday, and the timing couldn’t be better. Enjoy the fleeing summer weather we’ve enjoyed this fall for one last weekend with seafood, live music, activities, and more. The festival will include a variety of food trucks as well as activities for families and people of all ages. The festival is free, but oyster prices vary depending on the cooking style and amount of oysters you choose to buy. Spend this Saturday afternoon soaking up some of the greatest things Baltimore has to offer. The only way this could get more Baltimorean is if they add a little old bay (I’m not going to say they won’t…).
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Explore Baltimore: Artifact Coffee
Tuesday, November 1st, 2016 by WLOY Staff
What: Artifact Coffee
Where: 1500 Union Ave
When: Monday-Friday 7am-7pm, Saturday-Sunday 8am-7pm
Looking for a cute and cozy place to pass your Sunday at? Then you need to go to Artifact Coffee, located right on the border of Hampden and Woodberry. Partnering with local farms and businesses, this coffee shop puts an emphasis on serving local food. These local foods include various types of soups, sandwiches, and salads so there’s a something no matter what mood you’re in. Wash your food down with one of Artifact Coffee’s unique drinks. Serving all types of coffees and teas, there’s plenty of cafe drinks to choose from: my favorite is the King Crimson iced tea.
In addition to having great, local foods and drinks, Artifact Coffee has a great staff. The workers here are all friendly and helpful when you can’t make up your mind a bout what you want. Also, be on the look out for cool events like Sunday Brunch and free coffee days. No matter whether you’re here for the food, the events, the drinks, or just the rustic vibe, Artifact Coffee has it all!
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Explore Baltimore: The Sound Garden
Monday, October 31st, 2016 by WLOY Staff
What: The Sound Garden
Where: Fells Point, 1616 Thames Street
When: Hours
Located in the charming area of Fells Point is The Sound Garden, a great record store for any music taste. Ranked as #2 on Rolling Stone’s list of The Best Record Stores in the USA, The Sound Garden is the place to buy new and used music, movies, games, and even shirts. This record store stays stacked in popular music and the rare finds in vinyl and CDs, which is why it’s been chosen as Baltimore’s Best CD store for 10 years in a row.
Whether you’re looking for new music, movies, games or some old, classic ones, chances are you can find it at The Sound Garden. If you can’t though, the knowledgeable, friendly workers will help you find what you’re looking for. Staying open late seven days a week and hosting events from time to time, The Sound Garden is all about the fun in pop culture.
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Tebow Time is Back
Monday, October 31st, 2016 by WLOY Staff
Just when you thought Timothy Richard Tebow was out of the spotlight, the former Heisman Trophy winner is back competing in professional sports. This time around, Tebow will be trading in his football cleats for baseball spikes.
On September 8, 2016 Tebow signed a minor league contract with the New York Mets in an attempt to fulfill his dreams of becoming a major league baseball player. Before signing his contract with the Mets, Tebow did not play competitive baseball since high school. The Mets assigned Tebow to play for the Scottsdale Scorpions of the Arizona Fall League. (more…)
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Explore Baltimore: B. Doughnut
Friday, October 28th, 2016 by WLOY Staff
What: B. Doughnut’s first anniversary party!
When: Saturday, October 29th
Where: 3528 Chester Ave., Baltimore
Any day is the perfect day to get a hand-crafted artisan filled doughnut from B. Doughnut, but this upcoming saturday is an extra special day. Celebrate B. Doughnut’s one year anniversary anytime from 8-1pm, the first 25 people in line will even receive a free doughnut. The flavors available change daily, and sell out quickly. This saturday the featured flavors will be: vanilla bean creme, chocolate creme, berry jam, lemon curd, pumpkin pie, and birthday cake. Be sure to get there early before your favorite doughnuts sell out.
If hand-made doughnuts aren’t enough for you, B. Doughnut offers other breakfast favorites with doughnut-y spins. Enjoy a doughssant or try something a little different with an everything bagel doughnut. Find something new to help you get your day off to the perfect start this saturday. Happy one year anniversary, B. Doughnut!
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Explore Baltimore: 90s Halloween Bash
Thursday, October 27th, 2016 by WLOY Staff
What: 90s Halloween Bash
Where: Rams Head Live!
When: Saturday, October 29th Doors at 7pm
Sick of the music of 2016? Need to be transported back to the good old days of the 90s? Well, Halloween is the perfect time for just that! Dress up in your 90s gear and come out to Rams Head Live for its 90s Halloween Bash. Sponsored by Saved by the 90s, which hosts 90s events throughout the country, this party is definitely going to be rad. With everything from Spice Girls to The Beastie Boys and performances from The Bayside Tigers, the jams are stellar, and you’ll be totally buggin’ while you remember every lyric.
Get your tickets for the show here and go out to buy yourself a new scrunchy. Whether you’re there for the live songs or to get jiggy with the DJ’s spins, this event will have you saying “Booyah” since it’s such a score.
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Explore Baltimore: Hampden HalloweenFest
Wednesday, October 26th, 2016 by WLOY Staff
What: Halloween festival
Where: 36th Street
When: Monday, October 31st 5-8pm
Put on your best DIY costume and head over to The Avenue of Hampden for their annual Hampden HalloweenFest! With an emphasis on creativity and ingenuity, even if your costume isn’t crazy, seeing all the other crazy, funny, scary costumes is a sight to come out for.
Everyone is encouraged to come out between 5-6pm to trick-or-treat along all of the shops from 36th Street to part of Falls Road to part of Chestnut Avenue. After your pillowcases are stuffed with some treats, join in on the Costume Contest from 6:30-8pm in front of Ma Petite Shoe for not only the scariest costume, but also the prettiest and most creative ones. So to sum it up, free candy, a chance for a costume prize AND cool DIY costumes everywhere; that sounds like toe perfect Halloween to me!
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Explore Baltimore: Baltimore Basilica
Tuesday, October 25th, 2016 by WLOY Staff
What: Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary
Where: 409 Cathedral Street
When: Hours
As one of Baltimore’s most historic and beautiful building, the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a must-see while in Baltimore. This Basilica was built in 1821 and renovated in 2006, creating the amazing neoclassical architecture that stands there today. Although the architecture of the building is a sight to see, there are so many other cultural attractions to Baltimore’s Basilica. They have educational guided tours, which feature the upper levels of the church, a museum full of the history of the Basilica, and a prayer garden. All these destinations within the Basilica match the beauty of the building itself. So request your tour here and enjoy the aesthetic and cultural beauty of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary!
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Explore Baltimore: The Walters Art Museum
Monday, October 24th, 2016 by WLOY Staff
What: Art and Experience in Medieval Europe: An Exhibit
Where: The Walters Art Museum (600 N Charles St.)
When: Exhibit: Now-January 8th, Special Event: Thursday November 3rd, 5-9pm
Get transported back to a time full of bird songs, fiddles, and fancy dresses with the new exhibit currently on loan to The Walters Art Museum. With over 100 pieces of art form European Medieval Times, this exhibit is called “A feast for the senses”. All of these amazing pieces represent life in the 13th century and show how art can trigger all the senses in one diverse collection.
As if this historically beautiful exhibit wasn’t enough for you to come out, then Game Night at the Walters sure will be! Featuring some great board games from all time periods influenced by Medieval Times, you’ll have fun and learn all about the history. Play some Medieval games surrounded by Medieval art, or just come out to lean all about the time period. Get your free tickets for this event here and be sure to check out the exhibit!
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