April 18 - 24 in nightlife: Height, Rush, "Who Framed Roger Rabbit?"
It was a hectic weekend in Baltimore. There was the Wye Oak show at 2640, a free show at the Hopkins Quad that was postponed because of the rain, back-to-back fashion shows at MICA, the Weekends CD release at Floristree, and, of course, last-minute panic attacks courtesy of TurboTax. This week is a little more relaxed.
On Monday, get a free Cinnabon bite or go to Ra Sushi after you've filed your income taxes. Those are just two of your options for Tax Day. Here are others.
On Tuesday, Hunx and his Punx, a mix of Gravy Train!!!! and Ronnie Spector, perform at 10 p.m. at Golden West Cafe, 1105 W. 36th St. $10.
On Wednesday, some people will be on holiday. You can also celebrate at the Hexagon, 1825 N. Charles Street, for Height's homecoming show after a couple of months on tour. It'll be the last Height and Friends tour in a while. Starts at 9 p.m. Suggested donation. Also: Iron & Wine perform at Rams Head Live. Doors at 8 p.m. $28.
On Thursday, the last Gunky's Basement until this summer presents "Who Framed Roger Rabbit?" starring the original smoking baby. Oh, and Jessica Rabbit. Starts at 9 p.m. $5. The series is taking a break for the Maryland Film Festival.
On Friday, Rush perform at 1st Mariner Arena, 201 W. Baltimore St. Look for our preview in Friday's paper. And on Monday, a review by Ring Posts' Kevin Eck, a big fan of the band. Tickets start at $45. Doors at 7:30 p.m.
On Saturday, Sonar presents a night by dance label Trouble & Bass. Doors at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $15. 407 East Saratoga Street.
On Sunday, the Kills perform at the 9:30 Club, 815 V St. N.W., D.C. The sold-out show is in support of the duo's fourth studio album, "Blood Pressures." Doors at 7 p.m.
Photo: Poster by Dina Kelberman for Gunky's Basement
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 "
