Three Hot Weekend Tips
I'm starting a new weekly feature called Three Hot Weekend Tips. The name says it all -- these are three of the best nightlife events happening in the area this weekend:
1. Drink 'Til We're Funny at Damon's Grill in Hunt Valley. 9 p.m. Sunday. Free. No drink minimum.
Local comedian and author T. Brad Hudson started this new open mike about a month ago, and he said it's been getting a great response. Anywhere between 45 and 60 people show up for the free event, which has open mike slots, a featured performer and a headliner. This week's headliner is Justin Schlegel, who won the Baltimore's Funniest Person competition in 2004 and has opened for Bob Saget, Dave Attell and others. He's quick, witty and outright hilarious.
2. Freakers Ball at The Ottobar tomorrow night
Jim Lucio dreams up the wildest, weirdest ideas for parties. His newest one is the Freaker's Ball, which features MC and performer Ginger Coyote, a handful of teenage punk bands and more. Doors open at 3 p.m. and this thing goes all day. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 the day of the show.
3. Can't Hang CD release tonight at the Recher Theatre
This local reggae/rock band's live shows turn into big parties. The new album, Blood Sweat and Beers, really pops. Colouring Lesson opens up. Doors open at 7 p.m. and tickets are $10 and $13 if you're younger than 21.
Erik Maza is a features reporter at the Baltimore Sun. He writes for several sections of the Sun paper and contributes weekly columns on music and nightlife. He also writes and edits the Midnight Sun blog. He often covers entertainment, business, and the business of entertainment. Occasionally, he writes about Four Loko, The Block, the liquor board, and those who practice "
