Three Hot Weekend Tips
1. Voodoo Blue's final show at the Recher Theatre Saturday
These homegrown alt-rockers tore it up last year with a nationally released album and tons of touring. It's a shame they're calling it quits. If you're a fan, you'll be at this show. If you haven't heard them yet, see 'em before it's too late.
2. Harbor East Fine Arts and Music Festival Saturday
You can't beat free, and this all-day event is full of free stuff. Local acts Laura Brino and June Star open for Gran Bel Fisher, and dozens of artists will display their works in Harbor East.
3. Carnival night at the Sidebar Tavern, 9 p.m. Monday
I'm still going to count this sideshow as a weekend event because it sounds so weird and fun. They're planning thumb wrestling, Natty Boh can tossing, face painting and other carnival-like events. There's no cover, either.
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 "
