Weekend on the Radio Recap, 5/23

All Weekend Long:

• Maryland Museum Week, various spots around town, check website for details
• Maryland Deathfest, Baltimore Soundstage, check website for details
• Brew at the Zoo, Baltimore Zoo, check website for details
• Universoul Circus, Security Square Mall, check website for details
• Potomac River Waterfoul Show, St. Mary's County Fairgrounds, check website for details

Friday, 5/25:

• James McCartney, Ram's Head Onstage, 8 p.m. 

Sunday, 5/26:

• SOWEBO Arts Festival, Hollins Market, check website for details 

 

Weekend on the Radio: Treat Your Mother Right Edition

I thought we'd do something different today, Weekend on the Radiomaniacs.  Here is a heartfelt plea from our friend, Mr. T.

Listen to the man, fools.

All Weekend Long: 

• Maryland Film Festival, Downtown Baltimore, check website for details
• American Idiot, The Hippodrome, check website for details
• Paul Rieser, Magooby's Joke House, 9:45 p.m., Fri and Sat
• Cromwell Valley Art Festival, Cromwell Valley Park, check website for details
• Taylor Swift, Verizon Center, 7 p.m. Sat and Sun
• Baltimore African Violet Society Show and Sale, The Shops at Kenilworth, check website for details.

Saturday, 5/11:

• The Sweetlife Festival, Merriweather Post Pavilion, 12 p.m. 
• Charm City Roller Girls vs. Columbia Quad Squad, DuBurns Arena, 5:30 p.m.

Sunday, 5/12:

• Baltimore Lithuanian Festival, Catonsville Armory, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Mother's Day Tea, Mount Claire Mansion, 2 p.m. 

Weekend on the Radio: It's Gonna Be May Edition

It's that time of year again, folks.  The Washington Monument blooms with the sweet sound of Americana and beautiful flowers as far as the eye can see.  First Thursday and FlowerMart on the same weekend?! Two awesome Baltimore traditions are colliding, so grab your lemon sticks and hold on.

All Weekend Long:

• FlowerMart, Washington Monument, check website for details
• M3 Rock Festival, Merriweather Post Pavilion, check website for details
• Ocean City Springfest, Ocean City Boardwalk, check website for details
• GBMC Nearly New Sale, GBMC Campus, check website for details

Thursday, 5/2:

• WTMD First Thursday, Washington Monument, 5:30 p.m. 

Friday, 5/3:

• The Evasons, Creative Alliance, 8 p.m.

Saturday, 5/4:

• Kinetic Sculpture Race, American Visionary Art Museum, 10 a.m. 

Weekend on the Radio: Toxic Edition

There are always fun things to do in Baltimore, but how often do you get a chance to watch The Toxic Avenger on the big screen?  Exactly.  I just set up your entire weekend right there.

All Weekend Long:

•  Mondo Baltimore Pity Party, The Autograph Playhouse, check website for details
• The Sugarloaf Craft Festival, Timonium Fairgrounds, check website for details
• ABSee Baltimore, Top of the World Observation Deck, check website for details

Thursday, 4/25:

• Chris Jacobs Band, Wind-Up Space, 9 p.m.

Friday, 4/26:

• Dru Hill, Ram's Head Live, 8 p.m.  

Saturday. 4/27:

•   Jerry Seinfeld, The Meyerhoff, 7 p.m.

Sunday, 4/28:

• Fed Hill Block Party, Federal Hill, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.  

Weekend on the Radio: High Fidelity Edition

Can you smell it?  That is the smell of pure analog goodness.  Technically Record Store Day was invented by record labels to get nerds to buy stuff, but have you seen the list of goodies?! Miles Davis' Milestones is MINE.  I am not afraid to fight you for it, Jack Sparrow style.  ARRGGGGGH!

All Weekend Long:

• Fells Point Privateer Festival, Fells Point, check website for details

Friday, 4/19:

• Bess Rogers, Havenwood Presbyterian Church, 7:30 p.m. 

Saturday, 4/20:

•   Record Store Day, various independent record stores, check website for details
• Lotta Art, School 33, 5:30 p.m.
• Marquee Ball: Kiss Me Deadly, Creative Alliance, 6 p.m.
• Barry Manilow, First Mariner Arena, 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, 4/21:

• Annapolis Spring Fling, Matyland Ave, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 
• March for the Animals, Druid Hill Park, 9 a.m. 

 

Weekend on the Radio Recap: Shaken Not Stirred Edition

All Weekend Long:

• Johns Hopkins Spring Fair, Johns Hopkins University, check website for details
• Women and Minorities in Film Festival, Towson University, check website for details
• 50 Years of 007, Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, check website for details

Thursday, 4/11:

• The Bowie Baysox vs. Akron Arrows, Prince George's Stadium, 7 p.m.
• Pink Flamingos, The Charles, 9 p.m.

Friday, 4/12: 

• Hops & Bluegrass Night, Heavy Seas Brewery, 6 p.m. 

Saturday, 4/13:

• CityLit Festival, Enoch Pratt Free Library, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 
• Chesapeake Real Ale Festival, Pratt Street Ale House, 1 to 5 p.m.

Sunday, 4/14:

• Roller Girl Disco, North Point Skateland, 7 to 9 p.m. 

Weekend on the Radio: Ain't the Beer Cold Edition

It's officially springtime in Bsltimore, because the Orioles have awakened from their winter slumber, and are ready for another season of magic.  Remember Charm City, in Buck We Trust.

All Weekend Long:

• Baltimore Tattoo Convention, Baltimore Convention Center, check website for details 

Thursday, 4/4:

• Pimlico Opening Day, Pimlico Race Course, all day 

Friday, 4/5:

• Orioles vs. Twins, Oriole Park at Camden Yards, 3:05 p,m.
• Out of Order Show, Maryland Art Place, 8 p.m.

Saturday, 4/6:

• They Might Be Giants, Ram's Head Live, 8 p.m. 
• Louis C.K., Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, 9 and 10 p.m.
• Sound of Music Sing-a-long, Hippodrome, 7 p.m.

Sunday, 4/7:

• Waverly Farmer's Market, Waverly, 7 p.m. to noon 
• Sushi Eating Contest, RA Sushi, 3 p.m.

Hoppin' Down the Weekend Trail

It's Easter weekend, and besides the usual menagerie of egg hunts, Peeps and anthropomorphic rabbits, Baltimore says goodbye to a landmark.  The Recher Theatre is closing its doors on Sunday, with the help of the bands that made it special.  So let's give it a proper send-off, shall we? 

All Weekend Long:

• Ringling Bros. Barnum and Baily: Dragons, First Mariner Arena, check website for details
• Bunny Bonanzoo, Baltimore Zoo, check website for details.

Friday, 3/29:

• Celebration, Ottobar, 9 p.m. 
• Aziz Ansari, DAR Constitution Hall, 7 & 10 p.m.

Saturday, 3/30:

• Baltimore Humane Society Eggstravaganza, Baltimore Humane Society, 12 to 3 p.m.
• Cromwell Valley Easter Egg Hunt, Cromwell Valley Park, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
• Baltimore Rock Opera Society Brodown, Wind-Up Space, 8 p.m.
• Egg Babies Orchestra, Ottobar, 8 p.m.

Sunday, 3/31:

• Recher Theatre Farewell Show, Recher Theatre, 12 p.m. 

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: Monster Jam Edition

Spring is upon us, and it turns a young man's fancy to thoughts of love and smashing cars.  That's right folks, it's Monster Jam time again here in Charm City, and all your favorites will be in town to smash some Pintos into oblivion.  There is something profoundly American about it all.  Also, The Ravens cheerleaders will be holding tryouts for next season's squad, and the one and only Jon Stewart is taking over the Meyerhoff.  Let's boogie!

All Weekend Long: 

• Baltimore Boat Show, Baltimore Convention Center, check website for details
• Naomi's Flight, The Baltimore Theatre Project, check website for details

Friday, 3/1:

• Jon Stewart, The Meyerhoff, 8 p.m. 
• Yasim Bey (Mos Def), Ram's Head Live, 8 p.m.

Saturday, 3/2:

• Baltimore Ravens Cheerleader Tryouts, Downtown Merritt Athletic Club, 9:30 a.m. 
• Monster Jam Rally, First Mariner Arena, 8 p.m.

Sunday, 3/3:

• Mutts Gone Nuts, Creative Alliance, 3 p.m. 

Weekend on the Radio: Battle of the Bands Edition

Every year, we at  WTMD teams up with our friends at the Recher Theatre to throw a shindig in celebration of our anniversary.  This year, we have gathered some of the best bands on the local scene, and will have them battle it out for supremacy.  As if that wasn't enough, it will be one of the final live music shows in the Recher's hallowed halls.  Come on down and support us!

All Weekend Long:

• The American Craft Council Show, Baltimore Convention Center, check website for details

Thursday, 2/21:

• WTMD Baltimore Block Party, Recher Theatre, 6 p.m. 

Friday, 2/22: 

• Homebrew Hullabaloo, EMP Collective, 8 p.m 

Saturday, 2/23:

• Meet the Mascots, Sports Legends at Camden Yards, 1 p.m.
• Best of Soulful Symphony, Hippodrome, 8 p.m. 
• Jonathan Richman, The Golden West Cafe, 10 p.m. 

Sunday, 2/24: 

• Putty Hill, Baltimore Museum of Art, 1 p.m.  

Weekend on the Radio: My Funny Valentine Edition

Here at Weekend on the Radio Headquarters, we don't care if Valentine's Day is a legitimate way to show someone you love them, or a cheap ploy to sell greeting cards.  Either way, it's a great excuse to get out of the house.   So put on your dancin' shoes and check out Tilted Torch's Valentines Cabaret, or if you are looking for another shot at love, try the Village Learning Place's annual Second Chance Prom.

Thursday, 2/14:

• Sex at the Zoo, Maryland Zoo, 6 to 9 p.m.
• Love is in the Art, Walters Art Gallery, 5 to 8 p.m.
• Valentines Cabaret with Tilted Torch, Creative Alliance, 8 p.m.

Friday, 2/15:

•   Second Chance Prom, Village Learning Place, 9 to 11 p.m.
• Nick Offerman, Warner Theater, 8 and 10:30 p.m.
• Big Head Todd and the Monsters, Ram's Head Live, 8 p.m.
• Live Bluegrass, The Friendly Inn

Saturday. 2/16:

•   Baltimore Ravens Cheer Prep Clinic, Baltimore Ravens Practice Facility, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Bromo Seltzer Arts Tower Open Studio Day, 1 to 5 p.m.
• Bird Extravaganza, Robert E. Lee Memorial Park, 9 a.m. to noon

Sunday, 2/17:

• African American Heritage Tour, Annapolis City Dock, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. 
• Seth Meyers, Stevenson University, 8 p.m.

 

Weekend on the Radio: Super Bowl Recovery Edition

We here at Weekend on the Radio Headquarters know you haven't gotten over The Ravens' stunning victory over the 49ers, so we're here to help you keep the good vibes rolling.  Baltimoreans are constantly on the move, so what better way to celebrate than by checking out the Motortrend auto-show.  If speed isn't your thing but you like the idea of a bunch of trucks serving delicious meals, I have three words for you: food truck rally.  Either way, bask in the afterglow of the Ravens' victory.

All Weekend Long

• Motortrend International Auto Show, Baltimore Convention Center, check website for details
• Baltimore Motorcycle Show, Timonium Fairgrounds, check website for details
• Feed the Scene Presents: RABT Fest, The Sidebar, check website for details

Friday, 2/8:

• Union Craft Food Truck Rally, Union Craft Brewery, 5 to 9 p.m. 
• Blues in the Night; A Tribute to Johnny Mercer, Creative Alliance, 8 p.m.
• Camp Barefoot Showcase, The 8x10, 8 p.m.

Saturday, 2/9:

• Washington Capitals vs. Florida Panthers, Verizon Center, 7 p.m. 
• Jukebox the Ghost, The Ottobar, 8 p.m.

 Sunday, 2/10:

• Bon Jovi, Verizon Center, 7 p.m.

Weekend on the Radio: Super Bowl Shuffle Edition

Usually I begin my weekly recap with a few clever quips about the fun weekend activities in and around Charm City, but this week there is one event that overshadows them all.  Our Baltimore Ravens are in New Orleans preparing to bring another ring home.  Enjoy the game, and stay safe.  Save me a chicken wing or two.

Thursday, 1/31:

• fun. DAR Constitution Hall, 8 p.m.

Friday, 2/1:

• Karaoke with Landis Explandis, Cafe Hon. 9 p..m. 
• Karaoke Smackdown, Liam Finn's, 8 p.m.
• Chris Jacobs Band, The 8x10, 8 p.m.
• Charm City Swing Club, Mobtown Ballroom, 8 p.m.

Saturday, 2/2:

• Baltimore Greenfest, Mt. Washington Elementary, 12 p.m. 
• Yo Gabba Gabba Live, The Lyric, 2 and 5 p.m.
• Jesse Ruben, Beth-Am Synagogue, 8 p.m.

 

Weekend on the Radio Recap: Frostbite Edition

It finally feels like January, as Baltimore has plunged into 14 degree weather.  What better way to celebrate than to hurl yourself into the Chesapeake Bay?  It's Polar Bear Plunge time again, and while diving into sub-zero waters might not be your cup of tea, it's for a pretty good cause.  Also, John Waters stops by the Meyerhoff to demonstrate proper hairspray use, and we see, hear, touch and feel Fooled Again

All Weekend Long:

• Hairspray in Concert, Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, check website for details
• Madam Tussaud's Presidential Gallery, Madam Tussaud's Washington DC , check website for details

Saturday, 1/26:

• Polar Bear Plunge, Sandy Point State Park, 8 p.m. 
• Unscripted, Mobtown Theatre, 8 p.m.
• Fooled Again, Pike's Diner, 8 p.m.
• The Country Devils; Bobby E. Lee and the Sympathizers; The Barnyard Sharks; Jim Myer, Metro Gallery, 8 p.m.
• Tony Bennett, Warner Theatre, 8 p.m.

Sunday, 1/27:

• Expert of Nothing, Wind-Up Space, 7 p.m.