Explore Baltimore: The Nutcracker at The Baltimore School for the Arts

Wednesday, November 30th, 2016 by WLOY Staff

What:The Nutcracker

When:December 9th-10th, and 16th-17th

Where: Baltimore School for the Arts (712 Cathedral St.)

Thanksgiving is over and it’s officially the last day before December, so it’s time to start getting in the holiday spirit. Kick-off your holiday plans with a winter classic, the Nutcracker. Students from the Baltimore School for the Arts and TWIGS will preform together December 9th-10th and the 16th-17th this holiday season. Don’t miss your opportunity to celebrate the upcoming holidays with this quintessential winter ballet.

Tickets cost $20 for adults, only $15 for students and seniors.

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Explore Baltimore: Interactive Movie Night

Friday, November 11th, 2016 by WLOY Staff

What: Interactive Movie Night: The Goonies

Where: Creative Alliance, 3134 Eastern Ave

When: Wednesday November 16th, 7:30-11pm

Who needs regular movies when you could see an interactive movie? Definitely not me. Creative Alliance’s Interactive Movie Night is back by popular demand with The Goonies as the featured film! Dress up as your favorite Goonie and come out to play games, enter contests, and enjoy the movie. Hosted by Creative Alliance’s Heather Keating and Jen Marsh, these two lovely ladies will kick off the night of ridiculousness. This craziness includes a Truffle Shuffle dance contest, drink specials, movie trivia, and much more.

Come out at 7:30 to hang out and meet people, or show up in time for the movie at 8. Tickets are $15 at the door or purchase them in advanced here for $12. You can also purchase an Ultimate Fan Pack at the door for an extra $5 which includes everything you need to play the crazy Goonies movie game. So get ready to grab your Ultimate Fan Pack, reteach yourself the Truffle Shuffle, and get ready to play some Goonie games!

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Explore Baltimore: Arena Players, Inc.

Tuesday, November 8th, 2016 by WLOY Staff

What: Community Theater

Where: 801 McCulloh Street

When: Show Listings, Events

Since 1953, Arena Players has been putting on performances as a way to highlight African-American experiences and bring Baltimore communities together. They wear their title as a community theater proudly, trying to nurture, entertain, and educate the audience, combining the knowledge and talents of those who are part of Arena Players.

Arena Players has shows running throughout the year presented by volunteer actors who love what they do. Almost all the shows put on reflect an aspect of African-American life as a way to offer representation. Their current upcoming event is the play Last House Standing, a play about a family in Baltimore, which will be showing November 11th, 12th, and 13th. Grab your tickets and get in on the scene of Baltimore.

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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: Anime Night at The Charles Theatre

Thursday, October 20th, 2016 by WLOY Staff

What: Movie night!

When: Wednesdays at 9pm, Fridays at 10pm, & Saturdays at 11am

Where: Charles Theatre (1711 N. Charles St., Baltimore, Md 21210)

Looking for something to do this weekend? Tired of watching Netflix in your dorm room? Every Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday The Charles Theatre will be showing a variety of anime movies- so stop in and check one out! Even if anime isn’t usually your first choice feature, showings at the Charles are a perfect chance to try something a little different. Features include films from studio Ghibli as well as many other various titles. The Anime night schedule is available here and features the dates and films playing up until December 31st. So check out the website, pick the flick that best suits you, and enjoy a fun night out at this historic Baltimorean venue.

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Explore Baltimore: Emo Night

Tuesday, October 4th, 2016 by WLOY Staff

What: Emo Night

Where: The Ottobar

When: Friday October 14th, 9pm-2am

Break out the black clothes, converse, and thick eye liner! Friday the 14th, The Ottobar is hosting its second Emo Night Bawltimore for everyone to come out and relive the guilty pleasures of the 2000’s. Presented by Emo Night LA, these seasoned veterans will be playing all your favorite emo and pop punk hits. Go relearn the words to Dashboard Confessional and My Chemical Romance so you can scream the songs and bust a move on the downstairs level of The Ottobar. Added bonus: here will be surprise appearances from some special DJs. Emo remixes? Yes please!

This is an event for people 18 and older, but those under 21 must pay a $2 surcharge. Get tickets ($11 for 21 and over) here or buy them at the door on the 14th. And don’t forget to get yourself some black hair dye while you’re at it!

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Explore Baltimore: Rams Head Live!

Wednesday, September 28th, 2016 by WLOY Staff

What: Violent Femmes

Where: Rams Head Live!

When: Friday September 30th, 7pm

For over thirty years, The Violent Femmes  have been creating and playing music together on and off. Now, fresh off their first full album in fifteen years they’re hitting the road together once again, with a Baltimore stop at Rams Head Live. This Friday, come out to Rams Head and witness this history-making band rock the stage. The band will be playing their dozens of old iconic hits like “Blister in the Sun” (my favorite), as well as the new hits off the album WE CAN DO ANYTHING. This is a show you’ll definitely regret missing, so quickly buy your tickets here before they sell out!

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Theater Thursday: Watsky

Thursday, September 15th, 2016 by WLOY Staff

What: Watsky

Where: The Baltimore Soundstage

When: Saturday, September 17th

School is back in session, which means WLOY is back at The Soundstage. Come join us there this weekend to see the alternative hip-hop artist Watsky. With spoken poetry as well as catchy rap songs, Watsky is a very unique artist who owns the stage like no one else can. Listen to his amazing music and watch some of his spoken word here.

Priced at only $20 these tickets are cheap and might even save you enough money to buy a tour tee after you fall in love with his music. Doors open at 7pm and the show starts at 8pm, so make sure you get there and claim a great spot. Get your tickets here for a discounted price.

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Theater Thursday: Emancipator

Thursday, April 21st, 2016 by WLOY Staff

What: Emancipator

Where: Baltimore Soundstage

When: April 23

Head down to Soundstage, a WLOY favorite, and see Emancipator!
Emancipator displays “etheric melodies, immaculately smooth samples, and addictive drum beats” (emancipatormusic.com), all Emancipator does is give off great vibes for the audience and listeners to enjoy. They incorporate violins–this, very much so, adding to the all around live performance. Give a listen to their newest album Seven Seas! Check this up and coming band while they are in Charm City!
Give em’ a listen here or check out tickets for the show here!

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Theater Thursday: Beauty and The Beast

Thursday, April 14th, 2016 by WLOY Staff

What: Disney’s Beauty and The Beast

Where: Hippodrome Theater

When: May 10-15

It’s a tale as old as time… True as it can be… Beauty and The Beast…

You all know you know this song. Do not hide it. You love it.
Luckily for you The Beauty and The Beast musical is coming to Baltimore May 10-15 in the Hippodrome Theater!

Humm along as the french princess, Belle and the beastly prince, Beast find true love in an unexpected romance and as the Beast turns into a loving… (no spoilers here) The musical will feature all of the tracks from the classic Disney cartoon we all love and know. Smile along as Belle sings of her favorite books, or as teapot hosts the best dinner party you have ever seen!

Ever as the same… The Beauty and the Beast! You will not want to miss out on this classic! Click here for all of the information on the show and ticket sales!

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