Sports Saturdays: Family Yoga in the Garden
July 27th, 2013 by WLOY Staff
Wednesdays from 5:30-6:30PM until September
Rawlings Conservatory – 3001 Swann Drive
Every Wednesday from 5:30-6:30 stop by Druid Hill Park for free yoga with your family! This weekly event is geared to people of all ages and experience levels. Nothing sounds more appealing than doing yoga with your family surrounded by the beautiful flowers of the Botanic Garden at the Rawlings Conservatory. Plus, afterwards you can stop by the Druid Hill Farmer’s Market for some fresh, delicious produce! The conservatory often has other cool events, like a class about urban farming, one Wednesdays so there will be plenty to do! Turn your Wednesdays into one of family health and fun!
For more information, visit the Conservatory’s website!
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Food Fridays: Baltimore Farmer’s Market and Bazaar
July 26th, 2013 by WLOY Staff
Every Sunday until December 22nd from 7AM – Noon
Beneath the Jones Falls Expressway at Holliday and Saratoga Streets
Being that I’m from a relatively rural area, I love farm fresh produce. I believe a fresh tomato or ear of corn tastes better coming right from the farm instead of a supermarket shelf. A few weeks ago I introduced you all to the Govanstowne Farmers Market which operates Wednesday afternoons. However, there are so many other great markets so you can eat farm to table, every day! Every Sunday until December 22nd from 7AM to Noon, you can visit the Baltimore Farmer’s Market and Bazaar. This weekly gathering is held under the Jones Fall Expressway and has tons of local food and goods vendors. Plus, new this year, the Baltimore Farmer’s Market is featuring vendors who practice urban farming. Visitors can shop all their produce and grocery needs with vendors who sell everything from avocados to eggs and bananas to beef. Plus, the market features vendors that sell jewelry, art, and other crafts. And, weekly there are food concessions too so if you get hungry while you’re shopping, you can get yourself a little snack. The market accepts SNAP and Debit, too!
For more information, and to sign up for the market’s newsletter, check out the market’s website.
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Theater Thursdays: Films on the Pier
July 25th, 2013 by WLOY Staff
Wednesdays through August 28th at 8:45PM
Broadway Pier
I’m beginning to realize that there are a LOT of weekly film options in Baltimore during the summer, and I am definitely not upset about it. If Cinema al Fresco or Flicks From the Hill don’t work for you, or you just want to add another film festival to your weekly to-do, then be sure to check out Films on the Pier. This event runs every Wednesday through August 28th at 8:45PM and will feature some of the best films of 2012. The event is totally free and will feature some really awesome films. For the next event, on July 31st, Flight, starring Denzel Washington, will be playing. Other films include 21 Jump Street, The Avengers, and Pitch Perfect. Be sure to get there early to guarantee you have the best spot to view the film. Films on the Pier will truly be a great, weekly outing for all to enjoy.
For more information, visit Fell’s Point Main Street’s website.
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Wacky Wednesdays: Fells Point Haunted Pub Walk
July 24th, 2013 by WLOY Staff
7:00 PM – Fridays and Saturdays through November 30th
Starting at Max’s Sidebar – 731 S. Broadway
Eat, drink, be terrified. Weekends through November 30th, men and women age 21 and up can step through the doors of some of Fell’s Point’s most haunted pubs for a fascinating tour of this historic maritime neighborhood. For just $20, patrons can partake in a 2 hour tour of Historic Fell’s Point seeing some of its spookiest bars and hangouts, all while enjoying some food and drink. Don’t be surprised if you get chills, goosebumps, or the hair on your neck stands up as participants have even described having ghost sightings right in front of their eyes. Be sure to buy your tickets early, as this event frequently sells out early. As a reminder, the tour is only for people 21 and older.
For more information, visit the Baltimore Ghost Tours’ website.
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Tourism Tuesdays: Blacktip Reef Exhibit Opening
July 23rd, 2013 by WLOY Staff
August 8th
National Aquarium – 501 E Pratt St
The National Aquarium is excited to open a new exhibit that is bound to leave patrons in awe. On August 8th, the aquarium will debut its new Blacktip Reef Exhibit! This exhibit is full of color, light, and movement; and is located in the heart of the aquarium. The exhibit is filled with coral, meant to replicate Indo-Pacific reefs, and is active with life that guests can view from many vantage points. Plus, the exhibit will feature a newly constructed floor-to-ceiling pop-out window that will allow guests to literally come face to face with the creatures of the sea. Among the animals in the exhibit is a 500 pound green sea turtle named Calypso, who was the first creature introduced to the new environment. The exhibit will be replacing Wings in the Water and includes 65 species of animal, 3,000 coral, and 260,000 gallons of water! There will be Blacktip Reef Sharks and Rays in the exhibit as well! Some features include daily interactive presentations, shark feedings, and seating in an underwater viewing area, among other things. The exhibit promises to be an exciting addition to the Baltimore landmark!
For more information, to view construction progress, and see videos of Indo-Pacific reefs visit the National Aquarium’s website.
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Museum Mondays: Constellation Thursday Night Here and Now Party
July 22nd, 2013 by WLOY Staff
Thursday, July 25th from 5 to 9 PM
The Walters Art Museum – 600 N Charles St.
Every Thursday until August 29th, the Walters will be having “Constellation Thursdays.” These weekly events will allow to the museum to be opened for extended hours and let patrons see what goes on “after dark.” Visitors will be able to wander the galleries, see special exhibitions for free, eat in the museum’s new cafe, and visit the gift shop! This weekly event is perfect for families with kids in summer camp, students in class, or adults who work the regular 9 to 5! Plus, the Walters has some really interesting exhibits, like Site Unseen, on display for patrons to see.
The museum will also be hosting the Here and Now Party Thursday, July 25th during its weekly “Constellation Thursday” event. This event is totally free and open to the public! While advance tickets are sold out, guests can still enter at the door the day of the event. The event itself will shine a spotlight on two exhibits: The Sondheim Artscape Finalist Exhibition and Site Unseen. Gregory Vershbow. Plus, The Here and Now Party will also feature Mosaic Night Club’s cash bar, live entertainment by DJ Jus-Spin, and projections from 2011 Sondheim Prize winner Matthew Porterfield. This event is guaranteed to be an exciting, art-filled evening!
For more information, visit The Walters Art Museum’s website.
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Sports Saturdays: Stoneleigh Lanes
July 20th, 2013 by WLOY Staff
Hours Vary
6703 York Road
Well, I seem to be running out of sports events in Baltimore, shocking right, so this week I figured I’d highlight a cool hangout for everyone to check out. Stoneleigh lanes is located on York Rd. between Towson Univerity and Northern Parkway and is not your typical bowling spot. No, Stoneleigh lanes is actually a 16 lane Duckpin Bowling Alley. Now, duckpin bowling may seem daunting at first. I mean, how do you hold the bowling ball? Do you throw it like a baseball? Actually, duckpin bowling isn’t all that different from normal bowling and from my experience is a lot of fun. Stoneleigh Lanes also has specials nearly every day. For example, with a College ID, students can bowl at a discounted price on Tuesdays. On Fridays, there’s live karaoke too! Looking for a cool weekend or night hangout? Then grab your friends and your bowling shoes and head down to Stoneleigh Lanes.
For more information, visit Stoneleigh Lanes website.
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Food Fridays: Tapas Teatro
July 19th, 2013 by WLOY Staff
Tues-Fri 5pm to 2am & Sat-Sun 4pm to 2am
1711 N. Charles Street
First opened in 2001, Tapas Teatro exudes Spanish culture by creating delicious tapas using seasonal and fresh products. For those who don’t know, Tapas are a collection of small plates and appetizers, often served with beer or Sangria. This Baltimore staple, located in the heart of Station North Arts and Culture District, combines all sorts of international flavors to provide meals that satisfy nearly any patron’s palette. This restaurant also boasts “one of the best wine lists in town” and a large selection of beers on and off tap. Plus, the restaurant has a special house-made Sangria that patrons rave about. The restaurant is also situated immediately next to Baltimore’s Historic Charles Theater and could certainly be the beginning of a perfect night on the town.
For more information, and a sample menu, check out Tapas Teatro’s website or call (410)332-0110. The restaurant does not take reservations.
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Theater Thursdays: Moby Dick or the Water Ballet Spectacular
July 18th, 2013 by WLOY Staff
Druid Hill Park – July 27th-28th
Patterson Park Pool – August 3-4
Fluid Movement, a Baltimore-based performing arts group, returns with its 12th annual water ballet and, this time, it’s personal! It’s Moby Dick or The Water Ballet! The story, which draws heavily from Hemingway’s Mellville’s (We have harpooned the author as a result of this gaffe) famous work about Ishmael, a poor sailor, as he joins Captain Ahab on a search wretched white whale is set to water by a group of “sparkly-and-ironic” synchronized swimmers as they hunt and harpoon the antagonist. Will any of them make it to Nantucket alive? You’ll have to experience the splendor of the open sea to find out. You’ll find this all out without leaving the comforts of your favorite Baltimore City Public Pool. Be sure to check this event out, July 27th and 28th at the Druid Hill Park Pool, or August 3rd and 4th at the Patterson Park Pool. Tickets are $10 or $5 for city pool pass holders. Also, the July 27th show is half price! Doors open 30 minute before the show, so make sure you show up early and are prepared for the seaward journey of a lifetime.
For more information and to purchase tickets, check out Fluid Movement’s website.
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Wacky Wednesdays: Best of Baltimore Speakeasy Party
July 17th, 2013 by WLOY Staff
August 1st from 6 to 11PM
The Hippodrome Theater – 12 N Eutaw Street
Need a drink, dollface? Put on your best suit or flapper dress and head down to the speakeasy for the 25th annual Best of Baltimore Party presented by Baltimore Magazine. This event, which is feather and fringe optional, will feature eats from the area’s best restaurants, handcrafted cocktails, fine wines,and specialty beers to quench your palette. COVERGIRL will also be there for free makeup giveaways. There will be aerial burlesque and live music from Burnt Sienna and DJ Kopec. Plus, there’s still time to purchase VIP tickets to ensure you get even more great giveaways. Proceeds from the event will even be going to The Family Tree which works with families to prevent child abuse and neglect. Tickets are $80 in advance for general admission and $135 in advance for VIP. Get your tickets before they sell out because this event is guaranteed to be a great time.
For more information, check out Baltimore Magazine’s website.
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