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Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Your Weekend: Lunchtime Concert, Zoo Beer Tasting

Here's what's going on close to home for Memorial Day Weekend.

Staying in the area for Memorial Day weekend? Here's a taste of what's happening around town. And remember, you can see what's going on in your neighborhood, or add your own events by clicking Events at the top of this page. Friday The band Jules Jams will play a lunchtime concert in Bel Air. Comedian Chris Hardwick performs at Rams Head Live in Baltimore. The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra plays selections from the Prokofiev ballet "Romeo and Juliet." Saturday Oregon Ridge in Cockeysville hosts KarmaFest. The Maryland Zoo hosts Brew at the Zoo, featuring beer and wine samplings and live music. It continues through Sunday. Sunday Check out the Sowebo Arts and Music Festival in Baltimore. Monday Aside from the Memorial Day festivities, the …

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Your Weekend: Preakness Stakes, 'Avenue Q'

The second jewel of the Triple Crown will be decided this weekend. The Orioles host Tampa Bay.

Here's what's happening around town this weekend. Remember, you can always share your events or see what's happening in your neighborhood by clicking Events at the top of the page. All weekend The Orioles host the Tampa Bay Rays for a weekend series. Former Braves pitcher Jair Jurrjens, signed to a minor-league deal in the offseason, was called up to start Saturday in place of injured starter Wei-Yin Chen, NBC Sports reports. Friday The Goo Goo Dolls play at Black-Eyed Susan Day at Pimlico Race Course. The 13-race all-filly program is the oldest still run at Pimlico. Hollywood Casino Perryville hosts a fishing tournament for wounded Marine veterans. The Tidewater Players in Havre de Grace perform the musical "Avenue Q." A second …

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Your Weekend: Mother's Day Buffet, Yard Sales

Here are some of this weekend's top picks.

Here's what's happening around town this weekend. To see more of what's going on in your neighborhood, or to share your own events, just click Events at the top of the page. All weekend The Maryland Film Festival, which started Wednesday, continues through the weekend. Films will be shown at venues including The Charles Theatre, the Brown Center and the Windup Space in Baltimore. Saturday Ravens cornerback Lardarius Webb will be signing autographs at North Harford High. Check out community yard sales in Whiteford, Joppa and Bel Air. Pimlico Race Course hosts the Preakness 5K. Proceeds benefit the Maryland affiliate of Susan G. Komen For The Cure. The annual Lithuanian Festival opens in Catonsville. It continues through Sunday. Havre de …

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3:03 pm on Thursday, May 9, 2013

Tudor Manor is having their annual community yard sale on Sat May 11th! Come see all of the great treasures we will have for sale! Maybe you'll find a great Mother's Day gift for that woman you love so much!!   more ›

Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Your Weekend: 1812 Bicentennial, IronFest

Havre de Grace marks the 200th anniversary of an attack on the city. Two annual festivals return.

Here's what's happening around the Harford and Cecil counties this weekend. Want to see what's going on in your neighborhood or add your own events? Just click Events at the top of the page. All weekend Havre de Grace marks the bicentennial of the British attack on the city during the War of 1812 with a weekend of events. Havre de Grace also hosts the annual decoy and wildlife art festival. The Towsontown Spring Festival returns, bringing, food, music, rides and kids activities to downtown Towson. The free street festival will be held Saturday and Sunday. Friday marks the start of the annual festivities with Towson Gardens Day. Friday First Friday celebrations kick off for the warm weather season in Bel Air and Havre de Grace—with food …

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Your Weekend: Spring Football, Craft Festival

Here's what's happening this weekend in the Baltimore area.

Here are some of the highlights this weekend in the Baltimore area, including Harford and Cecil counties. Remember, you can always see what's going on in your neighborhood or add your own events. Just click Events at the top of the page. All weekend The Timonium Fairgrounds host the Sugarloaf Crafts Festival. Thomas the Tank Engine visits the B&O Railroad Museum. Friday Baltimore duo Beach House performs at the Modell Performing Arts Center at the Lyric. Saturday The Baltimore Ravens host their Spring Football Festival at M&T Bank Stadium. Activities include locker room tours, player appearances and a performance by the Marching Ravens. Walk or run at Bel Air High School to support the Special Olympics. Go on a bike adventure for The Arc …

Thursday, April 18, 2013

Your Weekend: Early Earth Day, Cancer Benefit

Here are top events from around Harford and Cecil counties.

Here's what's going on this weekend in Harford and Cecil counties. Remember, you can always see what's happening or add your own events by clicking Events at the top of the page. Friday Jazz artist Giacomo Gates performs at Harford Community College. Saturday The Baltimore Orioles will honor late Baseball Hall of Fame manager Earl Weaver with a tribute at Camden Yards before their interleague game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The tribute will start at 6 p.m. and feature speakers including former Orioles Jim Palmer, Brooks Robinson, Frank Robinson and Rick Dempsey; current manager Buck Showalter; and Weaver's son, Mike. First pitch against the Dodgers for the second in a three-game set, is at 7:05. Visit Bel Air's weekly farmers market…

Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Your Weekend: 'Little Shop of Horrors,' Volunteer Expo

Here's what's happening around Harford County.

Here's some of what's going on around Harford County this weekend. As always, you can see what's happening in your neighborhood or share your own events by clicking Events at the top of this page. All weekend Check out Harford Technical High School's production of "Little Shop of Horrors." The musical "Peter Pan" flies past the second star on the right and straight on till the Modell Performing Arts Center at the Lyric. The Beer, Bourbon and Barbecue Festival returns to the Timonium Fairgrounds. Friday Enjoy a family campfire at the Anita C. Leight Estuary Center. Harford Community College hosts the Northern Chesapeake Modern Living Expo. Saturday Learn about volunteer opportunities at the Harford County Volunteer Expo. Dye eggs for Easter…

Tyler Daniel

6:26 am on Thursday, March 21, 2013

Juan Dixon will be at Towson Town Center on SATURDAY, not Sunday. Click the link posted, and you'll see the date and time.   more ›

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Your Weekend: St. Patrick's Day, Book Sale

Here's what's happening in Harford County and around the Baltimore area this weekend.

Do you have an event of your own to share? Want to see what's happening in your neighborhood? Click Events at the top of this page and browse your local calendar. All weekend Bel Air bars will have deals and special events for St. Patrick's Day. Read up on some of the festivities on the Downtown Bel Air Alliance's website. Friday Smith College hosts a used book sale at the Timonium Fairgrounds. University of Maryland, Baltimore County's women's lacrosse team faces Mount St. Mary's. Saturday The Bel Air Public Library hosts its spring book sale. The Baltimore Blast face the Missouri Comets in the second game of the MISL championship—the first is Thursday at Missouri. Game time is 7:35 p.m. at 1st Mariner Arena. If the series is tied at the …

Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Your Weekend: Turkey Bowl and Black Friday Specials

Here's what's going on for your Thanksgiving weekend.

Thanksgiving Day The 2012 Turkey Bowl returns to M&T Bank Stadium. Calvert Hall and Loyola will meet for the 93rd time in the historic series. Kickoff is at 10 a.m. Tickets are $10. The game will air locally on ABC2. Loyola leads the series 48-36-8, but the Cardinals have taken the last three meetings, including last year's, where they rolled to a 34-17 victory. The Y of Central Maryland hosts Turkey Trot 5K's in Towson, Bel Air, Catonsville and Westminster. There's also a 5K at Bulle Rock in Havre de Grace. Friday It's Black Friday. Many retailers are opening early for deals. Some are even letting some deals loose Thursday evening. One website has aggregated many national Black Friday circulars. Enjoy pizza with Santa at the Glenn L. …

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8:57 am on Thursday, November 22, 2012

What, pray tell, does jim's comment have to do "Your Weekend: Turkey Bowl and Black Friday Specials?" Since it was brought up: I am fairly ambivalent about Mr. Obama's tenure as President. He is not the best nor the worst that we have had. If the actions of one President serving for 8 years can bring about the end of our nation, that says more about the people of this nation than it does about Mr…   more ›

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