Where to Watch the Home Opener

Spring is in the air and opening day is almost here! On April 10, Camden Yards will be filled with excited Orioles' fans ready to take on the Toronto Blue Jays! If you don't have tickets to the game, you can still sport get decked out in orange and head to McHenry Row's many restaurants to catch the game, or check out these spots recommended by Baltimore Magazine (including one right here at McHenry Row!):

Alewife: Take your pick from more than 35 brews on tap at this downtown bar, which will be featuring specials on local beers to celebrate the big game. Bartenders at Alewife will be on hand bright and early on April 10, pouring $5 pints of Full Tilt, Heavy Seas, Brewers Art, and Union Craft beers starting at 10 a.m. 21 N. Eutaw St., 410-545-5112.

Flying Dog at Diamond Tavern: This restaurant, located inside The Hilton Baltimore, is teaming up with Flying Dog Brewery to host a pre-game block party on its patio featuring Flying Dog Bloodline Orange Ale. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., enjoy the soulful sounds of The Jordan August Band with DJ Sail Flip while sipping $5 beers and discounted cocktails and Orange Crushes. 401 W. Pratt St., 443-573-8777.

Kislings Tavern: In honor of the first home game of the season, this corner sports bar will be offering some hometown-inspired drink deals. Fans can enjoy $4 Orange Crushes, $5 O Bombs, (orange vodka and red bull) and $3 16-oz Natty Boh cans all night long. The afternoon game against the Toronto Blue Jays also conveniently coincides with Kisling's daily happy hour, which highlights nachos for $6.99, ten wings for $7.99, and crab dip for $8.99 from 3-7 p.m. 2100 Fleet St., 410-327-5477.

Mother's Grille: If you'll be cheering on the birds from Federal Hill, head to the famous purple patio, which transforms to orange this time of year, at this local favorite. Mother's will be celebrating the O's return with a massive outdoor postgame party featuring offerings like $3 Miller Lite cans, $5 Smirnoff Orange Crushes, and a special ballpark menu. 1113 S. Charles St., 410-244-8686.

"O"pening Day Tailgate at Horseshoe Casino: Although earlier this week 98 Rock's Sarah Fleischer announced that she will be retiring in June, you can still hang out with the beloved mid-day DJ at Horseshoe Casino's Outdoor Event Plaza on April 10. The casino and 98 Rock will be hosting an all-you-can-eat and drink tailgate from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with live music, plenty of draft beer, and a stadium fare buffet featuring new items from Guy's Bar B Que Joint—which recently opened in the casino's food court-style Baltimore Marketplace. 1525 Russell St., 844-777-8463.

Power Plant Live: Head to this downtown nightlife district for some O's-themed tailgates and postgame parties on Opening Day. Starting at 10 a.m., all of the bars inside Power Plant Live will be offering $1 ballpark hotdogs, $3 Miller Lite drafts, $20 100-oz Miller Lite towers, and no cover for fans sporting orange apparel. 34 Market Place, 410-727-5483.

Sliders: Located only 771 feet away from home plate at Camden Yards, this popular sports bar is the closest you can get to all of the O's action without a ticket to the stadium. Sliders will be kicking off its Opening Day party at 7a.m with a $10 breakfast buffet and full bar service both inside the restaurant and outside on its patio. Classic fan fare like wings, fries, chicken tenders, and—of course—sliders will also be offered on a game day menu, along with Sliders' signature $10 24-oz. birdbowls full of Orange Crush. 504 Washington Blvd., 410-547-8891.

World of Beer: With more than 50 global brews on tap and tons of pub grub to go around, this McHenry Row spot is a go-to hangout for any sporting event. Signature snacks like flatbreads, black and tan onion rings, mac and cheese, and huge German pretzels will all be highlights of the $5 game day menu—which features built-in beer pairing suggestions. World of Beer will also be offering $4 22-oz Natty Boh drafts starting an hour before the game begins. 1724 Whetstone Way, 41-752-2337

INSIDE THE PARK:
Flying Dog Brewery: In addition to the brews featured at The Hilton's block party outside of the park, stop by Flying Dog Grill on the lower concourse where the brewery's Firkin Friday tradition will be in full effect for the home opener. Every Friday home game, Flying Dog taps one of its unfiltered cask-conditioned ales in a 10-gallon keg, and for Opening Day the cask will be full of Flying Dog's just-released Single Hop Imperial IPA.

Heavy Seas: Since all beers pretty much cost the same amount inside the park, get more bang for your buck by taking advantage of the local brews which can be found around every corner. For Heavy Seas favorites like Loose Cannon, Cross Bones, or SmoothSail drafts, visit the Heavy Seas Beer Cart on the upper level near section 364, Free State Pub on the lower level between sections 49 and 53, Old Bay Seafood on the upper level outside sections 332 and 334 or any of the Club Level Bars.

Wine on the Water Festival

Even though we had snow earlier this week, the temperatures for the weekend look pretty promising for springtime! If you're getting apartment fever from being cooped up in the winter, instead of relaxing with wine indoors, relax with wine outdoors! Baltimore Museum of Industry's "Wine on the Water Festival" is an outdoor tasting of vintage wines from all over the globe. The festival is Sunday, March 29 from 1-4 pm. Here are all the details, courtesy of Yelp!

When: Sunday, March 29, 2015 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm 

Where: Baltimore Museum of Industry
1415 Key Hwy
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 727-4808

How: Official Website

Tickets Cost: $35.00 - $45.00

What/Why:The first event in our Wine on the Water series will be our Old World ~ New World festival, highlighting time-honored vintages and contemporary blended varietals. You can travel the world with tastings from cellars in France, Italy, Australia, Argentina, the United States, and more!

Our Wine on the Water festival will be held in our spacious waterfront Pavilion, offering a breathtaking Harbor view as you swirl and sip, experiencing the wines of both traditional and contemporary wine-growing regions. Light hors d'ouevres will be offered. Bottles of your festival favorites will be available for purchase at a discount. 

Weekend Events: March 20-22

Happy First Day of Spring! There may be snow flurries outside, but we're not letting that dampen our weekend spirit! You might be tempted to stay inside and watch March Madness, but there are plenty of other options in Baltimore if you're not a college hoops fan. Check out Baltimore Magazine's Weekend Lineup:

Mar. 20: Charm City Folk & Bluegrass Festival's Battle of the Bands: The Final Four
The 8x10, 10 E. Cross St. 8 p.m. $10. 410-625-2000. the8x10.com

After Maryland beats Valpo this Friday, you can catch a different kind of March Madness as the Charm City Folk & Bluegrass Festival's final four duke it out in the last round of Battle of the Bands. Hear Harrisburg's bluegrass boys, Colebrook Road; Philly's folk-playing fellas, Man About A Horse; Towson's twangy, thumping Bald Mountain Band; and Baltimore's own Fried Pickin'. The winner of the Friday night fight will open the third annual festival on April 25 in Druid Hill Park, playing before other talented performers like Cris Jacobs, The Bumper Jacksons, The Manly Deeds, and Letitia VanSant. Last year's winner was the Highland Hill Boys, of Howard County, who not long ago released their self-titled debut.

Mar. 21: Save Your Soul Spring Fling at Union Craft Brewery
Union Craft Brewing, 1700 Union Ave. 7 p.m.-1 a.m. $7. 410-467-0290. missiontix.com

Like budding daffodils, the monthly Save Your Soul dance party is busting out of the dark depths of Lithuanian Hall and sprouting up at Union Craft brewery to celebrate the start of spring. Get down with DJ Rob Fearless spinning soul on the ones and twos, tip back some of Baltimore's best craft beer, and snack on great local grub. The Local Oyster's Nick Shauman will be there, shucking Chesapeake beauties for your shooting and slurping pleasure, while the DiPinoteca food truck will keep you full with authentic Italian eats like meatball parm, paninis, and pasta. Not to twist your arm or anything, but winter was long: Sounds like this'll certainly save our souls.

Mar. 21: Charm City Roller Girls Meet March Madness
DuBurns Arena, 3100 Boston St. 5:15 p.m., doors; 6:30 p.m., event. $12-25. charmcityrollergirls.com

This weekend, the badass chicks behind Charm City Roller Girls are celebrating their tenth season with a rip riding, rough-and-tumble roller derby in Canton. If you've never seen them in action, this is no spin around the skate park—no coast beneath the disco ball. See for yourself on Saturday, as four hometown teams are pitted against each other in a triple-header tournament. Starting with Junkyard Dolls vs. Speed Regime and Mobtown Mods vs. Night Terrors, the competition will culminate with the Game 1 winner taking on the Game 2 loser, and the top two teams advancing to the championships on April 25. Get in on the action and while you're at it, make your own March Madness-style bracket. My bet's on last year's runner-ups and winners: the Night Terrors and the Mobtown Mods.

Mar. 21: Station North Arts Market
Station North Chicken Box, 1 W. North Ave. 1-5 p.m. Free. 410-962-7075. stationorth.org

Just named America's third best art district by USA Today (move over Manhattan, Miami, and L.A.), Station North is a Charm City creative mecca that's only continuing to grow. Head there this Saturday and immerse yourself in local talent at the Station North Arts Market. With handmade jewelry, photography, paintings, prints, and more, you can buy or simply browse. Afterwards, walk around the neighborhood and admire its Open Wallsmurals, which were just added to the Google Street Art Project.

Mar. 22: Baltimore Cocktail Week Launch Party
Pen & Quill, 1701 N. Charles St. 6-10 p.m. $20. 410-601- 3588. baltimorecocktailweek.com

From spirited standbys like Rye, Wit & Wisdom, and B&O to hip neighborhood haunts like W.C. Harlan and Bookmakers Cocktail Club to now nearly everyone in-between, Charm City's cocktail scene has evolved into a fierce force to be reckoned with. With so much moving and shaking and stirring around town, it only makes sense to give it a toast. Enter Baltimore Cocktail Week, the inaugural seven-day celebration of the city's hospitality industry, with classes, community events, and of course, cocktails. It kicks off at Pen & Quill this Sunday, with a contest featuring 15 of Balt's best bartenders, lite fare that we hope includes P&Q's beef brisket steam buns and beer clams, and a complimentary beverage to boot.

KELLY St. Patrick's Day Shamrock 5k

Last week, we shared some of Baltimore's Saint Patrick's Day weekend events, but this week we have one in specific to focus on - The KELLY St. Patrick's Day Shamrock 5k! Sponsored by McHenry Row retailer Charm City Run, we are sure that many of our McHenry Row residents will be participating in the race. Although the number of participants have been filled to capacity, you can still watch the race and cheer on your neighbors! Here are the essential race day details, courtesy of Charm City Run:

Packet Pick-ups:
Note: There will be no Packet Pick-up on race day.  Packet's must be picked up at one of the locations below.  If you wish for someone else to pick up your packet for you, they must present a written note of permission from you.

Friday, March 13th
12-6 PM
Charm City Run Baltimore - McHenry Row
1713 Whetstone Way
Baltimore, MD 21230

Saturday, March 14th
9 AM-3 PM
Charm City Run Timonium
2045 York Road
Timonium, MD 21093

Directions and Parking:
From the North via I-83: South to the Guilford Ave. exit. Proceed on Guilford Ave. past Monument St. You may park underneath the JFX between Monument and Centre Streets or at a parking meter on Guilford Ave. (Bring quarters)

From the South: Calvert St. north to Monument St. and turn right to Guilford Ave. Proceed on Guilford Ave. past Monument St. You may park underneath the JFX between Monument and Centre Streets or at a parking meter on Guilford Ave. (Bring quarters)

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Course: 
The USAT&F-certified 5K course is a point-to-point course. It starts at Charles and Franklin Streets and proceeds south along the parade route to Conway Street, east to Light Street, south to Key Highway to a turnaround point near Jackson Street. Return on Key Highway to go north on Light Street to Pratt Street then to Market Place (left turn). Finish on Market Place between Pratt and Lombard Streets at Power Plant Live.

Click below link to see detailed course map:

Course Map


The race course is closed to bikes, skaters and baby joggers/strollers.

Water will be provided on course and at the finish line. Splits provided at the one- and two-mile marks.

Awards:
Cash awards to the top three men and women in the open division of $150, $125 and $100. In addition, a $100 prize will be awarded to the first man and the first woman in the masters division (40 and over). Age group awards (male and female) to 10 and under, 11-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, and 70 and over. Awards are equal for men and women and will be awarded to the top three individuals in each of the age groups, depending on the number of participants in each age group. There are no duplications.

"NO CHIP, NO TIME, NO AWARD"

Amenities:
All preregistered runners will receive a gender-specific, Brooks technical T-shirt (sizes and availability NOT guaranteed for late packet pick-up) and entry to the post-race party to include light refreshments, FREE beer and live music.

Volunteers will receive a volunteer shirt and entry to the post-race party. Volunteers should check in on race day at the Power Plant Live! To volunteer please email kim@charmcityrun.com

Post-race Party: 
Live music and awards will be hosted by Power Plant Live! just north of finish line at Market Place and Water Streets. All runners 21 and over can enjoy free beer at the finish line, but you WILL need proper identification near the finish line.

This year's post-race band just announced: Here's to the Night
Other light refreshments/snacks will be provided. The awards ceremony will be held during the post race celebration.

Event Guidelines: 
Please no baby joggers, strollers, roller blades, skates, bikes, dogs, pets or headphones allowed on the race course. Your race number must be worn on your front and must be visible. DO NOT exchange or give your race number to another participant.

St. Patrick's Day Events in Baltimore

After surviving Winter Storm Thor, we are more than ready for the weekend! While Saint Patrick's Day isn't until March 17, some celebrations in the Baltimore area are starting as early as this weekend. So if the snow had you feeling some cabin fever, get out this weekend and celebrate! If none of these events (courtesy of Baltimore magazine) are up your alley, you can always enjoy a fun evening out at McHenry Row! 

Bar Blarney

Canton Irish Stroll
Mar. 7: Looney's Pub, 2900 O'Donnell St. 1-9 p.m. $12-20. 301-652-7712. St. Paddy's starts early at this 14th annual Canton bar crawl of 17-plus pubs, including the likes of Claddagh, El Bufalo, Portside, Smaltimore, Tavern on the Square, and Walt's Inn, with food and drink specials along the way.

Federal Hill Irish Stroll
Mar. 14: No Way Jose, 38 E. Cross St. 12-9 p.m. $12-20. 301-652-7712. For some good old-fashioned craic(Irish slang for "fun"), scramble along this 17th annual stroll of Fed Hill bars, with beers and bites at Abbey Burger Bistro, Bookmaker's Cocktail Club, Mad River, MaGerks, Mother's Grill, Ryleigh's Oyster, and more.

St. Paddy's Baltimore PubCrawl
Mar. 13, 14, 17: The Point in Fells, 1738 Thames St. Times Vary. $7.77-$25.00. 888-998-6609. Pregame for the holiday by strolling around Fells Point's cobblestone streets and stopping by some of the most popular bars in the neighborhood, including The Point in Fells, Alexander's Tavern, The Rockwell, and others. All participating bars will be featuring festive drink specials and an extended happy hour celebration on March 17 from 5-9 p.m.

Shamrocks and Shenanigans at Power Plant Live!
Mar. 14: 34 Market Place, 2-10 p.m. Free. 410-727-5483. This downtown nightlife attraction is throwing an all-day music festival with performances by local artists Pasadena, Dale and the Z Dubs, and Morning Fatty. Power Plant is also setting up a Leprechaun Obstacle Course, so be sure take advantage of its $5 green beer package if you're in need of some liquid courage.

Claddagh Pub's 20th Annual Meet in The Street
Mar. 13-14: 2918 O'Donnell St, Times vary. Free. 410-522-4220. Claddagh Pub is hosting this massive festival in Canton's O'Donnell Square highlighting authentic Irish fare, live music by local bands like Phoenix Rising, Hot Tub Limo, and Kristen and the Noise, and, of course, plenty of beer. Sport your finest green gear and head to Canton to celebrate, because with heated tents on hand, this event will happen rain or shine.

An Poitin Stil: The Still's St. Paddy's Celebration in the County
Mar 9-17: 2323 York Road, Timonium, 11-12 a.m., 410-560-7900. If you'll be celebrating from the county, throw on your favorite green garb and take advantage of The Still's weeklong daily food and drink specials in honor of St. Paddy's. Some of the highlighted eats will include $12 bangers and mash, shepherd's pie, and corned beef and cabbage dishes. Drink specials to accompany all of the Irish fare will include $5 Tullamore Dew Drinks and $2.50 Miller Lite, Killian's Red, and Blue Moon cans featured throughout the week.

Cat's Eye Pub Annual St. Paddy's Day Party
Mar 17: 1730 Thames St, 2 p.m.-1 a.m., 410-276-9866. Celebrate all things Irish by enjoying the sounds of traditional Celtic band Dogs Among the Bushes while indulging in the wide variety of unique brews on tap at this Fells Point bar.

Irish Eats


Seventeen Days of Saint Patrick at Sláinte Irish Pub
Mar 1-17: 1700 Thames St., 7-2 a.m., 410-563-6600. St. Patrick's Day is a month-long event at this Fells Point pub. Sláinte has planned an entire lineup full of whiskey tasting dinners, daily food and drink specials, and Irish dance performances scattered throughout the month, all leading up to the big day where the restaurant will open at 6 a.m.

Delia Foley's Pub
Mar 14: 1439 S. Charles St., 12 p.m.-2 a.m., 443-682-9141. With classic offerings like a smoked corned beef Galway Reuben, Irish chicken roulade, and shepherd's pie at the forefront of its menu, this Federal Hill pub is a must-try for diners looking to celebrate St. Patrick's Day with some authentic eats. Sip on $3 domestics, $4 Jameson drinks, $4 rails, and $4.50 Irish beers all day on March 14 to accompany all of the festive fare.

Liam Flynn's Ale House
Mar 17: 22 W. North Ave., 12p.m.-2a.m., 410-244-8447. This Irish hangout, known for its unique brews and frequent jam sessions, has a lot to celebrate this year as St. Paddy's week also marks the one year anniversary of the grand opening of its kitchen. In honor of the special occasion, Liam Flynn's will be featuring a $12 corn beef and cabbage dish, $6 pints of Guinness and Murphy's Irish Stout, and a special $6 Inniskilling Farmhouse Red Ale from Frey's Brewing Company.

Galway Bay
Mar 17: 63 Maryland Ave, Annapolis, 11-12 a.m., 410-263-8333. This Annapolis restaurant will be celebrating its Irish roots with an a la carte lunch menu and a three-course prix-fixe dinner menu for $29.99. Lunch options will include Irish lamb stew and corned beef and cabbage, while the dinner menu will feature Limerick Chicken with asiago cream sauce, and Wicklow Leg of Lamb topped with a red wine mushroom demi-glace. Galway Bay's sister restaurants, Killarney House and Brian Boru, will feature the same holiday specials.

James Joyce Irish Pub & Restaurant
Mar 10-17: 616 S. President St., 11-2 a.m., 410-727-5107. The countdown begins a week early at this Harbor East pub. Events on the calendar leading up to the 17th include trivia night featuring a deal on fish and chips, the Tullamore Dew Whiskey Dinner, a Guinness Happy Hour, and a St. Patrick's Day Parade Party on March 15 featuring live Irish music. James Joyce will open early on St. Patrick's Day, hosting a huge bash with live music, heated tents, and tons of Irish fare.

Kegs & Eggs: St. Patty's Breakfast at Dick's Last Resort
Mar 15: 621 E. Pratt St., 8-11 a.m., 443-453-5961. Notorious for its politically incorrect servers who are always on-hand to provide a laugh, this Inner Harbor restaurant is a great spot to celebrate one of the jolliest holidays of the year. Start the day early with a dockside breakfast featuring Irish coffee made with Tullamore whiskey, free tots and eggs, and green beer.

The Harp Restaurant & Catering
Mar. 13-17: 8706 Bel Air Road, Nottingham, 11-12 a.m. 410-529-4277. From Irish mac and cheese to shepherd's pie, this restaurant's huge menu offers all of the essentials, and The Harp is celebrating by hosting tons of fun events leading up to St. Patrick's Day. Features of the extravaganza will include free glass engravings with the purchase of a pint, a family fun day with face painting and Irish music, and a beat the clock deal on March 14 that increases the price of a $2 pint of Guinness by $1 every hour.

Towson Hot Bagels
Through Mar 17: Various locations including 16 Alleghany Ave., Towson, 6 a.m.-5 p.m., 410-337-0006.This well-known breakfast and lunch hangout is getting in on the fun by putting green bagels on its menu this month. Be sure to call ahead if you're looking to cater a St. Patty's day fete with this THB specialty.

Absolutely Febulous Baltimore

Do you consider yourself a foodie? You have only a few days left to take advantage of Baltimore's Absolutely Febulous, which offers deals on restaurants, hotels and attractions and ends on February 28. Take advantage of the opportunity to get out of the house and try something new in Baltimore! Here are more details form Absolutely Febulous:

It may be cold outside but Baltimore is heating up February 15-28, during Absolutely Febulous. Shake off the winter blues with two weeks of great deals at Baltimore restaurants, hotels, attractions and museums. Why stay cooped up with the winter blues when you could be dining, exploring, shopping and living it up while enjoying some of the best savings of the year? Take advantage of fixed-price menus; Buy One, Get One free attraction and museum offers; and an exclusive gift card* with purchase of a hotel package.

DIVINE DINING
Savor $30* and $20* three-course Restaurant Week menus and $15* two-course brunch and lunch options, February 15-28. *Price per person, not including alcohol, tax or gratuity unless otherwise noted. Restrictions apply.

GET A ROOM
Check out money-saving hotel and B&B packages and special offers, all perfect for your Valentine’s Day or mid-winter getaway. Book now through Visit Baltimore and receive a complimentary gift card, while supplies last.

SEE. DO. SHOP.
Look for Buy One, Get One free (BOGO) ticket offers and special programs at many of Baltimore’s top attractions and museums, and explore our hip and historic neighborhood shops and boutiques.

Weekend Events: February 20-22

TGIF! Who is ready for the weekend? After a bitterly cold week, we are ready to be indoors, but we won't let that stop us from having some fun! Here is a preview of what's going on in Baltimore this weekend, courtesy of Baltimore Magazine:

Feb. 22: Blue Pit BBQ Mac-N-Cheese Cook-Off
Blue Pit BBQ & Whiskey Bar, 1601 Union Ave. 6-8 p.m. $5 to compete; $20 to eat and judge.443-948-5590. bluepitbbq.com

This weather needs to break or I'm going to. There are only so many sweaters we can wear and so much whiskey we can drink before we all burst like a Baltimore City water pipe. Luckily, this Sunday, you can warm up for a good cause, when the fundraising cycling team, Fierce Chicks Rock, throws a mac-n-cheese cook-off at Blue Pit BBQ to benefit Moveable Feast. Anyone can participate—though my secret recipe is really just a late-night microwave bowl of the classic blue box Kraft, made with whole milk, and often preceded by a number of beers—or come and simply indulge. Awards will go to the best traditional, creative, people's choice, and even vegan macaroni.


Feb. 20: DuClaw & Cigar City Brewing Launch Party
Max's Tap House, 737 S Broadway. 5 p.m. Free. 443-559-9900. duclaw.com

You might recognize the early, short French film, A Trip To the Moon, but what you might not know is that the original story isn't set in the City of Love, but rather the late 19th-century city of Charm. In it, the Baltimore Gun Club president, Impey Barbicane, decides to send himself and his comrades, via cannon, to the moon. Also inspired by the adventurous tale is a new session ale from Baltimore's own DuClaw Brewing and, interestingly enough, Tampa's Cigar City Brewing called Impey Barbicane's Moon Gun. With strong malt flavor, caramel notes, and a slightly hoppy bitterness, the new craft brew launches in Fells Point on Friday, served on tap and in firkins with the two founders and brewers on hand to celebrate.


Feb. 20-22: American Craft Council Show
Baltimore Convention Center, 1 W. Pratt St. Fri. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $5-36. 410-649-7000. craftcouncil.org

The nation's largest contemporary art show is rolling into town for a three-day celebration of all things "Made in America." With more than 650 jewelry, clothing, furniture, and home décor artists from all across the country, you can browse, buy, watch demos, or meet the artists. While you're there, check out some local talent, including Charm City Craft Mafia members like Bmore Papercuts, Stitch & Rivet leather goods, Dylan Designfurniture, Metamorphisis Metals stamped jewelry, and Broken Plate Pendant Co. goods, as well as beer tastings by—fittingly enough—Union Craft.


Feb. 21: Dirty Soul Dance Party
The Crown, 1910 N. Charles St. 10 p.m. Free. 410-625-4848. facebook.com

This monthly late-night dance party brings you all the funk you need to get out of that winter one and into a full-on, feel-good groove. Before long, you'll be peeling off layers while digging on an eclectic mix of soul, funk, and rock-and-roll, with DJ Landis Expandisspinning on the ones and twos. And we're not talking Bruno Mars; we're talking the good stuff: Otis, Ray, Stevie, James, Marvin, Prince—though, admittedly, we do kind of lovethat song. It's a definite don't-miss. So this weekend, throw on some fly threads, gather up the crew, and get down at this booty-shaking, floor-quaking, good time.


Feb. 21: Baltimore Square Dance
Mobtown Ballroom, 861 Washington Blvd. 8-11 p.m. $7-10. mobtownballroom.com

If soul music isn't your bag, you can still get your dance on this Saturday—your square dance, to be exact—at Mobtown Ballroom in Pigtown. You probably don't know how, but that's okay. Everyone's welcome at this fun, music-filled night, beginners and all, and lessons will be taught throughout the evening. Plus, if you need a little liquid courage to get down to the old timey music, there will be a full bar to help you (for a little while, at least) with all the steps.

Where will we see our McHenry Row residents this weekend?