Waterfront Wellness Series 2013

FREE Zumba, Boot Camp, Yoga, and CrossFit classes start tomorrow (May 25th) morning at West Shore Park in the Inner Harbor and run every Saturday and Sunday until September 29th, weather permitting.  Make sure to sign up beforehand, bring water, and enjoy an awesome setting.  Just take a look at how much those classes at a gym will cost you...

Here's the official website for more info and to sign up for a session.

2013 Outdoor Movies

The weather is getting warmer.  Pretty soon it'll be time to head out to your nearest outdoor movie with some food, drinks, and a blanket.  There's fantastic free choices all over the city.  Here's the schedule for them so far (keep and eye on the event calendar to the right or check back here over the next few weeks):

Sunset Wine Tasting in Patterson Park Tonight

The Friends of Patterson Park are hosting a sunset wine tasting tonight (Thursday, May 23rd) from 6-9PM rain or shine.  Tickets are $50 each, and benefit the park we love.  Come relax, sip, and start your memorial day weekend early.

O's win, so Papa Johns is 50% off today!

The Orioles beat up the Yankees 6-3 and won the series last night!  Because they won and scored at least 5 runs, Papa Johns offers %50 off your entire online order (remember not to call the order).  To get this deal, just put in ORIOLES5 in the promotion code spot when you put your order in.

So go get that lunch or dinner 50% off:
www.PapaJohns.com

SoWeBo Arts and Music Festival 2013

Have you been to SoWeBo yet?  The neighborhood with the crazy (but awesome) name is also home to a great music and art festival this Sunday, May 26th from noon until 8PM.  The festival surrounds Hollins Street Market, which is unfortunately closed on Sundays.  With over 75 artists and more than a dozen food vendors, there will be plenty to see.

Here's the link for more info:  http://www.soweboarts.org/festival.html

For bonus points, drive the 3 blocks west to Union square to see H.L. Menken's home at 1524 Hollins street.

Brew at the Zoo 2013

Want to have a great time while helping out the Maryland Zoo?  Brew at the Zoo is your answer!  The event this Saturday and Sunday from 1-7PM and includes unlimited sampling of more than 55 beers and wines (including two of my favorites:  Resurrection by Brewers Art and the Original Hofbrauhaus), live music, and great food vendors.  If that wasn't enough, you also get a full-day admission to check out the animals in the zoo.

Here's the official site for more details.

Baltimore Museum Week

Baltimore is making going to museums around town much easier (and cheaper) from May 19th-24th.  Most places have buy-one, get-one-free offers (some on general admission and some for walking tours). Here's the list of buy-one, get-one free places by day courtesy of Visit Baltimore:

2013 Maryland Film Festival

It's that time of year again in the Maryland film world.  The Maryland Film Fest starts on May 8th, runs until May 12th, and is spread over three venues including the Charles Theater in Station North.  Tickets and passes are on sale now.  This year's highlights include:

• I am Devine, a documentary about actor, singer, and drag icon Harris Glenn Milstead, better known as Divine. Divine was the star of many John Waters films including the original Hairspray as Tracy's Mom Edna Turnblad. 

• The Lost World, the 1925 adaption of the 1912 Arthur Conan Doyle novel which will have a live original score by Alloy Orchestra.

• Ulrich Seidl's Paradise Trilogy, of which Paradise:Faith will be presented by John Waters as one of his favorites.  

• Bobcat Goldthwait's Bigfoot film called Willow Creek.  This was shot on the same location as the famous and controversial Patterson-Gimlin footage some 45 years ago. 

Go to www.md-filmfest.com for more info about all of the films, the festival, and tickets.   

By Tony G