Weekend on the Radio Recap: Food Coma Edition

This week, Bob Seger practices his Night Moves, people run for a good cause, and accept the beginning of the Christmas Season by buying a tree.

All Weekend Long:

• Kennedy Krieger Institute Festival of Trees, Maryland State Fairgrounds 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday

Thursday, 11/24:

• Turkey Bowl: Loyola vs. Calvert Hall, Unitas Stadium, 10 a.m.
• Bulle Rock Turkey Trot, The Residences at Bulle Rock, 8:45 a.m.

Friday, 11/25:

• Bob Seger and The Silver Bullet Band, First Mariner Arena, 8 p.m.
• Bazzart Holiday Art Market, American Visionary Art Musuem, 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Classic Albums Live: Abbey Road, The Music Center at Strathmore, 8 p.m.
  
• Third Annual Turkey Ball, 8x10, 8 p.m.

Saturday, 11/26

• Small Business Saturday, Belvedere Square
• International Exhibition of Fine Art in Miniature, The Mansion at Strathmore, check website for details

Sunday, 11/27:

• Free Family Sundays, Baltimore Museum of Art, 2 p.m.
  

Weekend on the Radio Recap: Christmas Time is Here?

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 on the Weekend on the Radio. This week, The British invade Germano's Trattoria, our own Sam Gallant noshes on an obscene amount of pancakes and it's already looking a lot like Christmas.

ALL WEEKEND LONG:

• Maryland Christmas Show, Frederick Fairgrounds, check website for details

Thursday, 11/17:

• Beaujolais Nouveau tasting, The Metropolitan, 7 p.m.


• Pete's Grill Pancake Eating Contest, Pete's Grill, 7 a.m.


• The British Are Coming, Germano's Trattoria, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, 11/19:

• Santa's Arrival, Baltimore Visitors Center, 5:30-6:30 p.m.


• Bowling For Food, Stoneleigh Lanes, noon-3 p.m.


• Heavy Metal Picnic Premiere, Creative Alliance, 7 p.m.


• Super Art Fight!, Ottobar, 9 p.m.


• Baltimore Free School Dance, H&H Building, 9 p.m.


• Old Man Brown, Kenny Liner, Petticoat Tearoom, 8x10, 9 p.m.

Friday, 11/20:

• Zoo Zoom, Maryland Zoo, 8:30 a.m.

Weekend on the Radio Recap: Bio-Dome Edition

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 on the Weekend on the Radio. This week, Caleb Stien takes you Round the Mountain, Baltimore celebrates the luck of the Irish, and Pauly Shore hangs out in Timonium....buudddddy.

All Weekend Long:

• Baltimore Food Tours, http://www.baltimorefoodtours.com/, check website for details



• Baltimore Irish Festival, Timonium Fairgrounds, check website for details



• Pauly Shore, Magooby's Joke House, check website for details



• The Life of Roberto Clemente, Reginald F. Lewis Museum, check website for details

Thursday, 11/10:

• Ben Frock's birthday celebration, Wind-Up Space, 8:30 p.m.



• Speak My Name: Opening Reception, James E. Lewis Museum of Art, 6 to 8 p.m.

Friday, 11/11:

• Domino Days, Maryland Science Center, 6:30 p.m. (Also Saturday at 4:30 p.m.)



• Psycho Killers, Recher Theatre, 8 p.m.

Saturday, 11/12:

• Michael Ian Black, Ottobar, 8 p.m.



• Highlandtown Basement Bar Tour, Highlandtown, 2 p.m.



• Caleb Stein's Round the Mountain, Creative Alliance, 8 p.m.


• Gordon Ramsey's Master Chef auditions, Washington University, 10 a.m. to 6 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 on the Weekend on the Radio. After a hectic Halloween weekend, Charm City calms down a bit, but we've found some events that are sure to soothe your Halloween Hangover.

All Weekend Long:

• 40th Annual Greek Food Festival, Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation, check website for details


• Baltimore Afrobeat Society presents the music of Fela Kuti, H&H Building, Friday and Saturday, 10 p.m.


• La Cage Aux Follies, Hippodrome, check website for details

Thursday, 11/3:

• Mondo Baltimore: Hollywood Cop, Wind-Up Space, 7 p.m.

Friday, 11/4:

• Baltimore Improve Group presents: Couples Retreat, The Strand Theatre, 8 and 10:30 p.m.


• Secret Garden Opening Reception, Antresian Gallery, 6 p.m.

Saturday, 11/5:

• Buddy Guy, Ram's Head Live, 7 p.m.

Sunday, 11/6:

• Roots Cafe presents: Arty Hill with Paul Margolis & John Shock, An Die Musik, 5 p.m.

Weekend On The Radio Recap (Super Spooktacular Edition)

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 on the Weekend on the Radio. Halloween falls on a Monday this year, but that hasn't stopped us from exploring our macabre side. Just don't TP the trees around the station, it's really hard to clean up.

HOUSES ON HAUNTED HILL:

• Bennett's Curse Haunted Attractions, 8024 Max Blobs Park Rd., Jessup, MD 20794


• Kim's Krypt, 431 Eastern Blvd., Essex, MD 21221


• Creepywoods Haunted Forest at Huber's Farm, 11898 Philadelphia Rd., Kingsville, MD 21087


• Jason's Woods, 99 Stehman Rd., Lancaster, PA 17603


• Ft. Howard Haunted Dungeons, 9500 North Point Rd, Fort Howard, MD 21219

All Weekend Long:

• ZooBooo!, Maryland Zoo, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.


• Disney on Ice: Dare to Dream, First Mariner Arena, check website for details


• Scale Model Train Show, Timonium Fairgrounds, check website for details

Thursday, 10/27:

• Butch Walker and The Black Widdows, Ram's Head Live, 7 p.m.

Friday, 10/28:

• Giant Pumpkin Smash, Maryland Zoo, 11:30 a.m.


• Rock, Paper, ZOMBIES!, The Mansion at Strathmore, 8:30 p.m.

Saturday, 10/29:

• Hallowmarine, National Aquarium in Baltimore, 10 to 4 p.m.


• Spooky Science, Maryland Science Center, noon to 4 p.m.


• Baltimore Halloween Lantern Parade, Patterson Park, 3 p.m.

Sunday, 10/30:

• Edgar Allan Poe House Halloween Fundraiser, Westminster Hall, 6 p.m.

Weekend on the Radio is Back From the Dead

Like the mighty phoenix rising from the ashes, Sam Gallant of the Creative Alliance has returned after a lengthy hiatus to tell the citizens of Charm City about all the cool happenings around town. This weekend, Hedwig and Dr. Frank do the Time Warp, Double Dagger's swan song comes to the Ottbar, and GWAR covers you in bodily fluids (actually, just corn syrup).

All Weekend Long:

MARYLAND'S FINEST CORN MAZES:

• Huber's Farm, 11898 Philadelphia Road, Kingsville, MD 21087


• Weber's Farm, 2526 Proctor Lane, Parkville, MD 21234


• North Run Farm, 1818 Greenspring Valley Road, Stevenson, MD 21153


• Brad's Produce, 550 Asbury Road, Kingsville, MD 21028


• Summers Farm, 5614 Butterfly Road, Frederick, MD 21703

• The Rocky Horror Show, Baltimore Theatre Project, check website for details (through Nov. 6)


• Hedwig and the Angry Itch, Creative Alliance, 8 p.m. (Friday and Saturday)


• Peanuts...Naturally, Maryland Science Center, check website for details


• Macbeth, Towson University Center for the Arts, 8 p.m. (Friday through Sunday)

Thursday, 10/20:

• Park School Film Series: The Learning, The Park School, 7 p.m.


• GWAR, 9:30 Club, 8 p.m.

Friday, 10/21:

• Double Dagger (FINAL SHOW!), The Ottobar, 9 p.m.

Saturday, 10/22:

• Ani DiFranco, Ram's Head Live, 7 p.m.

Sunday, 10/23:

• Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, Hunt Valley, 6 a.m.

Hey, Everyone! It's Baltimore Beer Week!

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 on the Weekend on the Radio. This week, Weekend on the Radio is on hiatus, so we have decided to break with tradition and focus on one one specific event. It's October, so put on your best pair of leiderhosen and check out Baltimore Beer Fest. Just remember to drink responsibly.

• Baltimore Beer Week Opening Tap Celebration, Ram's Head Live, Oct. 6, 6-9 p.m.

• Maryland Brewers Oktoberfest, Maryland State Fairgrounds, Oct. 8, noon to 6 p.m.

• Cleaning the Cellar Pint Night, Victoria Gastro Pub, Oct. 8, 6 to 9 p.m.

• American Brewery Building Tour, Oct. 8, 9 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.

• Science on Tap: Beerology 101, Maryland Science Center, Oct. 6, 7 to 9 p.m.

• Heavy Seas Pub Crawl, Alexander's, Oct. 6, 7 to 9 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 on the Weekend on the Radio. This week, Weekend on the Radio returns from it's hiatus with crafts, dream-inspired burlesque and Bobcat Golthwait.

All Weekend Long:

• Maryland Rennaisance Festival, Crownsville, 10 to 7 p.m.


• Fells Point Festival, Broadway Pier, 11 to 7 p.m.


• Bobcat Goldthwait, Baltimore Comedy Factory, check website for details


• Sugarloaf Craft Festival, Timonium Fairgrounds, check website for details

Thursday, 9/29:

• Elvis Costello, Warner Theatre, 8 p.m.


• Psychedelic Furs, Baltimore Soundstage, 7 p.m.

Friday, 9/30:

• Bromo Seltzer Arts Tower Open Studio Day, Bromo Seltzer Arts Tower, noon to 6 p.m.


• Baker Artist Awards Late Night Celebration, BMA, check website for details


• Tilted Torch Presents: Choose Your Own Burlesque, Creative Alliance, 8 p.m.

Weekend on The Radio, 9/20

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 on the Weekend on the Radio. This week, Weekend on the Radio continues it's on-air haitus, but we've continued to scour the interwebs to bring you all the cool happenings around Charm City.

All Weekend Long:

• Sunfest, Ocean City Inlet, check website for info


• Tinkertoy: Build Your Imagination, Port Discovery, check website for info


• Baltimore Book Festival, Mount Vernon Place, check website for info

Thursday, 9/22:

• Dining Out for Life, various restaurants in Baltimore, check website for info


• WTMD presents eTown Live featuring Moby and Suzanne Vega, Hippodrome, 8 p.m.


• Progressive Oyster Happy Hour, The Dogwood, 5 to 7 p.m.

Friday, 9/23:

• Art to Dine For, Creative Alliance, 6:30-9:30 p.m.


• Hack and Slash Shakespeare Comedy Show, Chesapeake Center for the Arts, 8 p.m.


• Ravens Rookies Movie Night, M&T Bank Stadium, 6 to 9 p.m.

Saturday, 9/24:

• Canton Wine and Jazz Festival, O'Donnell Square Park, 1 to 7 p.m.


• Primus, The Fillmore, 8 p.m.


• Jason Mraz, Merriweather Post Pavillion, 6 p.m.

Sunday, 9/24:

• The Damnwells, Ottobar, 8 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 on the Weekend on the Radio. This week, Maryland celebrates it's most treasured export, a Metallica tribute band will stubbornly remain true to it's metal ethos, and The Ravens will play a quiet game of backgammon with The Pittsburgh Steelers.


All Weekend Long:

• Maryland Seafood Festival, Sandy Point State Park, check website for details


• Baltimore Alley Air Festival, Load of Fun Studios, check website for details


• Baltimore Ukranian Festival, Patterson Park, check website for details

Thursday, 9/8:

• The Maltese Falcon, The Smithsonian American Art Musuem, 7 p.m.


• Peter Bjorn & John, 9:30 Club, 8 p.m.

Friday, 9/9:

• Misstallica, Sonar, 8 p.m.

Sunday, 9/11:

• Baltimore Ravens vs. Pittsburgh Steelers, M&T Bank Stadium, 1 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 on the Weekend on the Radio. This week, Baltimore shuts down the Inner Harbor for the hugely anticipated Baltimore Grand Prix. It'll be like that movie, Grand Prix, but without the ridiculously long overture.

All Weekend Long:

• Baltimore Grand Prix, Inner Harbor, check website for details


• Maryland State Fair, Timonium Fairgrounds, check website for details


• Race to Little Italy, Little Italy, check website for details

Thursday, September 1:

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  WTMD First Thursday featuring Jukebox the Ghost and The Sam Roberts Band, Mt. Vernon, 5:30 p.m.


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  Mondo Baltimore Film Series: The Secret of Isis/Shazam, Wind-Up Space, 8 p.m.

Friday, September 2:

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  Date and Demo Night, The Glass Grill, 7 to 10 p.m.


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  Squeeze Bayou, Blobs Park, 8 p.m.

Friday, September 3:

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  11th Annual BikeAbout and Walking Tour, Columbia Town Center Lakefront, 9:30 a.m.


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  Pink and Blue for Two Fundraiser featuring Olivia Newton-John and Terrell Owens, Ram's Head Live, 7:30 p.m.


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  The 28th Annual North American Miniature Art Exhibition Opening Reception, Art Gallery of Fells Point, 3 to 5 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 on the Weekend on the Radio. This week, the Maryland State Fair bombards you with a metric ton of fried food and rickety rides. Also, Xanadu!

All Weekend Long:

• Maryland State Fair, Timonium Fairgrounds, check website for details



• Baltimore Independent Music and Arts Festival, various venues, check website for details



• Xanadu, Toby's Dinner Theatre, check website for details



• The Baltimore Summer Antiques Show, Baltimore Convention Center, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.



• Cirque Du Soleil: Quidam, 1st Mariner Arena, check website for details

Thursday, 8/24:

• Pabst Retro Game Night, Creative Alliance, 7:30 p.m.



• Flicks From The Hill: The Pink Panther (1963), American Visionary Art Museum, 9 p.m.

Saturday, 8/26:

• 24 Hours of Booty: Charity Cycling Event, Columbia Business Park, 2 p.m. (Goes into Sunday)

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 on the Weekend on the Radio. This week, Oregon Ridge comes down with a case of The Hot August Blues, Batman and Superman protect the Baltimore Convention Center from The Riddler and Braniac, and Bill Cosby eating the pudding.

All Weekend Long:

Baltimore Fashion Week, various places around town, check website for details

Baltimore Food Co-op Grand Opening, Baltimore Food Co-Op, check website for details

Charles Revival Series: E.T. and Close Encounters of the Third Kind, The Charles Theatre, check website for showtimes

Friday, 8/19:

Trixie Little and the Evil Hate Monkey, Creative Alliance, 8 p.m.

Saturday, 8/20:

Rockburn Open Car Show, Rockburn Branch Park, all day

Charm City Roller Girls, DuBurns Arena, 8 p.m.

LAZER ROCK SHOW, Maryland Science Center, check website for details

Bill Cosby, Pier 6, 6:30 p.m.

Hot August Blues, Oregon Ridge Park, 11 a.m.

Sunday, 8/21:

Martin Lawrence, 1st Mariner Arena, 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 on the Weekend on the Radio. Sam is feeling a bit under the weather this week, but have no fear, we've scoured the Information Superhighway to make your weekend memorable.

All Weekend Long

• Insubordination Fest, The Ottobar, check website for details


• Lil Ravens Cheerleading Camp, M&T Bank Stadium, check website for details


• Howard County Fair, Howard County Fairgrounds, 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.


• Baltimore Shredfest 2, Ram's Head Live, Saturday and Sunday, check website for details

Thursday, August 11:

• Flicks From The Hill: Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, American Visionary Art Musuem, 9 p.m.


• American Idols Live, 1st Mariner Arena, 7 p.m.

Friday, August 12:

• My Morning Jacket, Merriweather Post Pavillion, 5:30 p.m.


• Feet on the Street, Towson, check website for details

Saturday, August 13:

• Shiny Happy Things Workshop, American Visionary Art Musuem, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.


• African American Authors Festival and Multicultural Book Fair, Doubletree Columbia, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.


• Alfred Hitchcock Retrospective III, AFI Silver Theatre, check website for details

Sunday, August 14:

• Annapolis Fresh Farm Market, Donner Parking Lot, 8 a.m. to noon

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 on the Weekend on the Radio. This week, WTMD hosts one of The Bridge's final public performances, The Ravens crush some tackling dummies and a beloved institution turns 30. In case you missed a detail about a specific event, here's the list for this week.

All Weekend Long:

The National Aquarium 30th Anniversary Festival, National Aquarium, check website for details

• Baltimore Playwrights Festival, Spotlighters Theatre, check website for details


• Baltimore Restaurant Week, Restaurants in the Baltimore area, check website for details

Thursday, 8/4:

• WTMD First Thursday featuring The Bridge, Nicole Atkins and The Dirty Guv'nahs, Washington Monument, 5:30 p.m.

Friday, 8/5:

• Lennon La Ricci and The Leftovers, The Horse You Came In On, 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, 8/6:

• Baltimore Ravens Public Practice, M&T Bank Stadium, 9 a.m.


• Baltimore International Festival, Polywestern High School Complex Fields, 12:30 p.m. (Also Sunday)


• Mobtown Ukefest, Creative Alliance, 2 p.m.