Poe House to Reopen Starting This Weekend

You may have missed the free open house day this winter, but good news has just come out.  The tiny Poe house in West Baltimore will reopen this weekend and stay open each weekend until December 28th of this year.  Hours will be 11AM-4PM.  Admission is just $5.  Here's the official website for more info.

3rd Annual Charm City Burger Wars

Michael's will setup shop at Mother's Federal Hill Grille on Saturday, May 31st to defend their title against 11 other Baltimore burgers.  Tickets are $23 for regular, $49 for VIP online here (prices will rise for day-of), and will get you unlimited samples.

A Glimpse From the Big Truck Day 2014

Here are just a few shots from Big Truck Day last Saturday.  Kids got their faces painted, and received plastic hard hats and orange vests.  It's growing every year, and was a ton of fun for everyone.  Just imagine what 30 truck horns and sirens being hit by kids sounds like.

Memorial Day Weekend Roundup 2014

• Big Truck Day at the BMI - From 10AM-2PM on Saturday, bring the kids to the Baltimore Museum of Industry to see the biggest firetrucks, dump-trucks, police vehicles, and more!  Free face painting, balloon animals, and $2 admission to the museum.
• NCAA College Lacrosse Championship - Games go on all weekend at M&T Bank Stadium.
• Brew at the Zoo - Saturday and Sunday from 1-7PM, the Zoo has unlimited sampling of beer, wine, and music!
• SoWeBo Music and Arts Festival - The street festvial in SOuth WEst BaltimOre (SoWeBo) will run from 12-8PM on Sunday
• Deathfest - Death metal takes over the Power Plant Live the whole weekend.  Only walk-up tickets are left!
• Free Old Bay Fries - McCormick World of Spice is giving away free samples all weekend long at their Inner Harbor Store (which is right across from free fudge!).

And a few things that go on every weekend that you should take part in:

• The Bromo Seltzer Arts Tower is FREE to go in on Saturday, with $5 clock tours.
• Bmore Flea Market is going on this Saturday from 10AM-4PM at Penn Station.
• The Baltimore Farmers Market is in full swing on Sunday (and this is the best time of year to go).
• Both the Walters Art Museum and the Baltimore Museum of Art are always FREE.

Brew at the Zoo 2014

This weekend is the largest event at the Zoo each year.  Brew at the Zoo pairs great, local brews with your favorite animals.  You get a commemorative glass, unlimited beer and wine tastings, admission to the zoo, and live music all afternoon long.  The event runs from 1-7PM on Saturday and Sunday (May 24th and 25th).  Buy your tickets by Friday the 23rd, and get $5 off.  Oh, and if you're under 21 or a designated driver, your tickets are $20 off.  Here's the official website to buy tickets or for more information.

P.S.  The weather on Saturday looks PERFECT.

National Maritime Day Pictures

You couldn't have asked for better weather to go and celebrate National Maritime Day in Canton.  Here are just a few pictures in case you missed the event though, including shots from on and inside the NS Savannah (the first non-miltary nuclear ship in the world).  Click on images to enlarge pictures, then just use your arrow keys to navigate.

Black Friday at Union Craft

Union Craft Brewery is throwing a BBQ tonight (May 16th) from 6-10PM at their brewery in Woodberry.  It's right next to the light rail stop, making it super convenient.  Beer from Union Craft (including a new brew), BBQ by Blacksauce kitchen, and live music by Jordan August.  There's no cover charge, but it's a pay-as-you-go event.

Here's the official website for more details.

National Maritime Day 2014

Get a chance to board the NS Savannah this Sunday, May 16th (from 10AM-3PM) at pier 13 in Baltimore.  The 6th annual National Maritime Day is free and open to the public and showcases ships, local working boats, local food trucks, and more!  An easy walk from Boston street in Canton, Pier 13 will be buzzing on Sunday.  Make sure to wear closed-toe shoes to board the ships though.  Here's the official site for more info.

Cocktails at the Conservatory

The Baltimore Conservatory is stunning during the day, but you have the chance this week to walk through the lit paths inside and taste some truly unique drinks.  On Thursday, May 15th from 6:30-8:30PM, The Baltimore Conservatory Association is teaming up with Rye for a one-in-a-kind happy hour event.  Mixologists will create drinks using botanical and local ingredients, and hors d'oevures will be served.  Get your tickets ahead of time to pay only $25, instead of $30 at the door.  Here is the event website for more details and to buy tickets.

Pints in the Park - Free Beer Downtown Today

The Downtown Partnership wants to start your weekend off right with 3 free beers.  Come down to Center Plaza from 5-8PM with your valid ID and check out a few Heavy Seas brews and enjoy the live music and wonderful weather!  Oh, and they even have games like cornhole and ping pong!   Here's the official website for more details.

Maryland Film Fest 2014

The Maryland Film Festival starts tomorrow (May 7th) and runs until Sunday, May 11th.  Tickets are just $25 for students, and free shuttles running every 10 minutes will help you get between the seven different venues.  Come down and check out some of the best and brightest MD movie makers, actors, and producers!

Weekend Roundup (May 2nd-4th)

Some of the greatest spring events are this weekend!

• FlowerMart - Construction on the Washington Monument may have driven some events away from Mount Vernon, but not FlowerMart.  From 11AM-8PM on Friday, May 2nd and Saturday May 3rd, come to start your spring off right.  Whether it's your first or 100th FlowerMart, make sure to try a lemon stick!
• Kinetic Sculpture Race - Nothing quite says Baltimore like the Kinetic Sculpture race.  The American Visionary Arts Museum hosts the 16th annual harbor-wide event, so go find a good spot along the race route.
• Bromo Arts Block Hop - Art, Performance, and (free) food are the order of the day on the 8000 Block of North Howard Street Saturday, May 3rd from 2-5PM.  Food provided by Phaze 10 and Land of Kush.
• Sherwoood Gardens -  The stunning gardens in Guilford are in full bloom and completely free!

And a few things that go on every weekend that you should take part in:

• The Bromo Seltzer Arts Tower is FREE to go in on Saturday, with $5 clock tours.
• Bmore Flea Market is going on this Saturday from 10AM-4PM at Penn Station.
• The Baltimore Farmers Market is in full swing on Sunday (and this is the best time of year to go).
• Both the Walters Art Museum and the Baltimore Museum of Art are always FREE.