Weekend on the Radio: Cherry Blossoms n' History Edition

It's been awhile, but Weekend on the Radio is back!  Although it doesn't feel like it, yesterday was the first day of spring, and that means it's time for our nation's capital to celebrate the cherry blossom.  Nothing makes DC pop quite like the beautiful blossoms.  If blossoms aren't your thing, those crazy kids at the Bell Foundry are throwing a shindig to raise money for their garden and skate park.  Hopefully there is an empty pool; those provide some sweet grindage.

All Weekend Long:

•  DC Cherry Blossom Festival, The National Mall, check website for details

Thursday, 3/21:

•  Maryland Day Lecture, Maryland Historic Society, 6 p.m

Friday, 3/22:

• Paco Fish Roast, Wind-Up Space, 8 p.m.        
• The Road to Graceland, The 8x10, 8 p.m.

Saturday, 3/23:

• Rasputina, Ram's Head Onstage, 1 p.m.   

Sunday, 3/24:

• Dunpstaphunk, Baltimore Soundstage, 7 p.m.              

Weekend on the Radio Recap

Every Thursday morning at 6:20 a.m. and 8:20 a.m. Sam Gallant of the Creative Alliance shares with you all the cool happenings around town on Weekend on the Radio. In case you missed a detail about a specific event, here's the list for this week. This week, Megan Hamilton takes over the reins for Sam.

All Weekend Long:

• Publications and Multiples Fair, The Open Space, noon to 6
• Baltimore Greek Week, various restauraunts in the Baltimore Area

Friday, 03/23:

• Mondawmin Song and Story Hour, Mondawmin Mall, 4 to 5 p.m.
• Friday Night Dance Party, Grand Central, 8 p.m.
• Shadow Puppet Show, Metro Gallery, 7 to 10

Saturday, 03/24:

• Arty Hill's Honky Tonk Dance Party, Creative Alliance, 8 p.m.
• Making the Cut: The Final Round of the 2011 Ravens Cheerleader Selection, Sheraton Baltimore City Hotel, 6 to 9:30 p.m.
• Elton John, 1st Mariner Arena, 8 p.m.

Sunday, 03/25:

• Cherry Blossom Festival, National Mall, Washington DC