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Theatre Thursdays: Murder Mystery Dinner!
Thursday, September 19th, 2013 by WLOY Staff
What: Murder Mystery Dinner
Where: Ikaros Restaurant
4091 Eastern Ave & Ponca St.
Baltimore, MD 21224
When: November 9th or November 23rd
It’s a murder. It’s a mystery… It’s a dinner? At Ikaros Restaurant, a local Greek eatery, you can experience all three. For just $60, you can become immersed in a world of enigma! With only two dates left, and tickets selling quickly, you should jump on the offer while it lasts. The available show dates are November 9th and November 23rd. The dinner and show start at 7pm; you don’t want to miss a minute and risk losing details that will help you solving this murder.
Visit their website for all the details!
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Wacky Wednesdays: Terrapin Adventures
Wednesday, September 18th, 2013 by WLOY Staff
9:00AM to 6:00PM Daily Do you like Adventure? Does the thought of a little danger get you excited?
rock climbing and rope coursing!
Visit Terrapin Adventures for more information.
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Hampdenfest September 14, 2013
Wednesday, August 28th, 2013 by The Professor
We’re rolling back into Hampden for the 2013 Hampdenfest! Unfortunately our eating machine Alex Fili has graduated and can’t interrupt her dental studies to join us for a threepeat in the Bread Pudding Eating Contest. We are seeking a worthy successor now…
As always Hampdenfest brings music, dancing, eating, drinking, toilet bowl races, and Hampden Idol. WLOY will be at Roland & 36th Street.
And Loyola shuttles to get students on site. This is a great way to explore a new community for all you first year students! Pickup behind Boulder at 10am, 1pm and 4pm with drop off and pickup at 36th & Keswick by the festival. Last return from Hampden at 7pm. That’s a FREE shuttle 🙂
Click the image for the full band and event list – it’s a blast!
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Sports Saturdays: Free Salsa Lessons at Talara
Saturday, August 17th, 2013 by WLOY Staff
Mondays at 9:00PM
Talara Restaurant | 615 President Street
Every Monday evening, beginning at 9PM, head down to Talara Restaurant in Harbor East for free Salsa Lessons. The class itself will go until 9:30PM, and from then until midnight there will be open dancing. The class is designed for people of all experience levels, so don’t be embarrassed if you don’t think you can dance! There are sure to be tons of people around you from all skill levels, just looking to have a great evening! Talara also features many food and drink specials, with a happy hour that runs from 4-7PM. Plus, the food at Talara is extremely unique and delicious, featuring things like mojitos, fresh salsa, and other South American cuisine. Heading down to Talara for dinner, drinks, and dancing certainly sounds like the perfect date night! Put on your best dancing shoes, and check out Talara this upcoming Monday!
For more information, visit Talara’s website!
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Food Fridays: Charm City Food Tours
Friday, August 16th, 2013 by WLOY Staff
Hours Vary Based on Tour
Federal Hill, Fells Point, and Little Italy Neighborhoods
Charm City Food Tours provides a unique experience by combining history, architecture, culture, and local cuisine from family owned restaurants and shops in the area’s historic neighborhoods. Guests can visit some of Baltimore’s most historic neighborhoods, like Fells Point, Federal Hill, Little Italy, Jonestown, and Mt. Vernon! The company also hosts tours to Lexington Market and the Cross Street Market. Guests will be able to sample both some Baltimore classics and cutting edge cuisine from some of the city’s most brilliant chefs. The Food Tours and Culinary events both pay homage to Baltimore’s indigenous food while simultaneously embracing progressive techniques and styles practiced by local chefs. The company also hosts private tours and pub crawls for groups and private parties! Prices range from $53 to $58 and reservations can be made Thursdays to Sundays!
For more information, visit Charm City Food Tour’s website or call (800) 979-3370!
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Theater Thursdays: Nick Offerman – American Ham
Thursday, August 15th, 2013 by WLOY Staff
September 4th, 2013 | 8:00 pm
The Lyric | 140 W. Mount Royal Ave
On the Emmy Nominated show Parks and Recreation, Nick Offerman works along side an ensemble cast of some of the funniest comedians, like Amy Poehler and Rob Lowe, in the game. Yet, Offerman has still managed to stand out and has developed a cult-following from many viewers. For you avid fans, head on down to The Lyric to see this funny man perform his act, live! Tickets are approximately $50 per person, and there are a lot of great seats still available! If you don’t recognize Offerman from Parks and Rec, you’ve also likely seen him in Casa De Mi Padre, 21 Jump Street, and Men Who Stare at Goats! He has also received numerous awards and nominations for his various roles! This show promises to be a good time, so purchase your ticket before it’s too late!
For more information, check out The Lyric’s website.
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Wacky Wednesday: Baltimore Comic Con
Wednesday, August 14th, 2013 by WLOY Staff
September 7th – 8th | All Day
Baltimore Convention Center | 1 W. Pratt Street
Baltimore’s annual gathering of comic-book lovers will be returning to the Baltimore Convention Center from September 7th to September 8th and this year is expected to be the best one yet! This convention is featuring various, world-renowned Comic Book artists and collectors alike. For fun, the convention will be holding it’s fifth annual costume contest, with some really awesome prizes. Plus, the convention will be featuring the annual Harvey Awards, which recognize greatness in the comic-book field. Guests can also purchase a $40 ticket for a session with Kevin Smith and Jason Mewes, also known as Jay and Silent Bob, featuring a Q&A and a viewing of their latest movie. Two day, general admission tickets are $40.00, and specials and VIP packages are upwards of $200. You still have time, so start constructing your best Spiderman or Thor costume, and head on down to Baltimore Comic Con!
For more information, check out Baltimore Comic Con’s website!
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Tourism Tuesdays: Autobahn Indoor Speedway
Tuesday, August 13th, 2013 by WLOY Staff
Open Daily | Hours of Operation Change
8251 Preston Court, Jessup, MD
Speed-lovers, adrenaline junkies, a racers alike, rev your engines for one of the newest attractions taking over Baltimore and DC! This European-style indoor go-karting center is housed in an almost 70,000 square-feet state-of-the-art facility in Howard County. Because it is indoors, the racing conditions are perfect every day. The facility features two different tracks for a truly unique racing experience. Autobahn also features state-of-the-art, high-speed, electric, Italian pro-karts that reach speeds of up to 50 miles per hour. The Autobahn Indoor Speedway is also a great place for a birthday party! The venue holds weekly specials, like Ladies night, and welcomes drivers of all experience levels. All guests are required to purchase a racing license, for $6.00, that is good for a year. Racing packages range in price, but the most basic one is $19.99 and includes 12-14 laps.
For more information, hours of operation, and pricing, check out Autobahn Indoor Speedway’s website.
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Museum Mondays: Baltimore Summer Antiques Show
Monday, August 12th, 2013 by WLOY Staff
August 22nd – August 25th | All Day
Baltimore Convention Center | 1 West Pratt Street
The 33rd Annual Baltimore Summer Antiques Show will return to the Baltimore Convention Center, August 22-25, 2013. Put on by the Palm Beach Show Group, this show is anticipated to attract tens of thousands of collectors and dealers from all over the world. The show is the largest indoor antiques show in the country, offering access to aisles of fine art, furniture, Asian art, American and European silver, jewelry, porcelain, glass, textiles, American folk art and more, ranging from the antiquities to the 20th century. The show is anticipated to have more than 200,000 items on display! Additionally, guests will have the opportunity to enjoy the show’s free lecture series, headlined by exhibiting dealers and industry experts. There will also be an antiquarian book fair within the show, featuring rare books, first editions, autographs, fine manuscripts, and unusual bibliographical material. Tickets are for sale online at $15 per person and are good for all four show days.
For more information, check out the Baltimore Summer Antiques Show’s website.
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Sports Saturdays: 2013 Baltimore Grand Prix
Saturday, August 10th, 2013 by WLOY Staff
August 30th – September 1st | All Day
The Streets of Baltimore!
From August 30th to September 1st (Labor Day Weekend) SRT will present the third running of the Baltimore Grand Prix in downtown Baltimore. The streets will come alive with the sights and sounds of high-speed automotive racing. With a modified racing circuit from previous years, and an even better fan experience, this years event will surely establis Baltimore as the Mid-Atlantic’s premier motor-sport destination. Guests will be able to see there favorite IndyCar drivers whip around the streets of Baltimore all three days, with the major races culminating on Sunday. This year, the Baltimore Grand Prix is more than a race; however, it will be the “must attend festival of the summer!” For “Accelerated Flavors”, the Taste of Maryland will feature culinary creations to die for. For “Accelerated Sensations” there will be tons of live musicians and 98 Rock will be broadcasting live. Finally, for some “Accelerated Fun” for the whole family, to the Esskay Family Fun Zone that will have an obstacle course from Port Discovery Children’s Museum, KIDRACERS go-karts, and live performances from Radio Disney! The Grand Prix is going to be a great weekend all around, so be sure to purchase your ticket for one loud and speed fueled weekend.
Please be aware that traffic will be high and there will be roads closed this weekend.
For more information and to purchase tickets, check out the Grand Prix’s website.
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