From an album release party to drinking beer while hanging out with animals at the zoo, here is a list of worthwhile things to do this week.
D.C. Music Download Presents: Deleted Scenes Album Release Show
DC’s own Deleted Scenes will be celebrating the release of their latest album Lithium Burn this Thursday at the Rock & Roll Hotel. The show is being presented by D.C. Music Download as a part of their monthly showcase.
Lithium Burn, the bands third album, was released on April 15th, and the band has been on tour in support of album since early April. Previous releases by the band include their debut album Birdseed Shirt (2009), which received praise from the hard to please crowd over at Pitchfork, and Young People’s Church of the Air (2012).
Opening for the band will be local act, Laughing Man, as well as New York indie-group, Celestial Shore. The doors open at 7:00 p.m. and the show starts at 8:00 p.m. Tickets to the show are $13.00 in advance and $15.00 day of show. More information about the show is available by visiting rockandrollhoteldc.com.
BB&T Presents Brew at the Zoo
Called “Baltimore’s most unique beer festival” because of its location, “Brew at the Zoo” offers more than just unlimited beer sampling with some of your favorite animals. The festival also offers wine, food vendors, and live music [6 bands are scheduled to perform]. In addition, admission to the Zoo is included in the price of your ticket to the festival. However, don’t get any crazy ideas when it comes to what to do with that leftover beer you are not able to finish.
If “Brew at the Zoo”, sounds good to you, get your tickets fast. Last years event sold out.
Details: Brew at the Zoo; Saturday, May 24th & Sunday May 25th, 2014; Maryland Zoo, Start Time: 12:00 p.m.; Cost: Varies. Check website for details.
Baltimore Mariners vs. Atlanta Sharks
The Baltimore Mariners indoor football team is sporting a 4-1 record. The team will take on the Atlanta Sharks on Saturday, May 24 at the Baltimore Arena.
This is the teams first season back in action after winning the AIFA league championship in 2010. Following the teams 2010 season, the teams previous owner got into some legal trouble. This caused the teams front office staff to resign and the team to be disbanded.
Now that the Baltimore Mariners have returned and they are back to their winning ways, head to the Baltimore Arena to show your support. Arena football is very fast paced and high scoring. It is not uncommon for both teams to score 50 or 60 points a piece. In addition, it is a great thing to take kids to because its up close and personal. After the game, fans are welcome onto the field to take pictures, and to get autographs from players.
Details: Baltimore Mariners Football; Saturday, May 24, Baltimore Arena, Baltimore, MD; Game Time: 7:00 p.m.; Cost: $15.00 – $30.00
SoWeBo Arts & Music Festival
This very unique arts festival features live bands & Dj’s, arts & crafts vendors, visual art, the sowebo poster show, food & beverage vendors, and “heroic non-profits”. Wondering what Sowebo means? South West Baltimore or South West Bohemian. It depends on who you ask.
This year the festival features 4 stages and 36 different acts performing throughout the day. Included in the line-up are local favorites the All Might Senators, Rufus Roundtree & the Bmore Brass Factory, and Sweet Leda to name a few.
The festival takes place around Baltimore’s historic Hollins Market and it is free.
Details: SoWeBo arts and Music Festival; Sunday, May 25, 2014, Hollins Market, Baltimore, MD; Time: 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.; Cost: Free
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