Dishin' With Downtown Diane
Oriole Park to Offer Family Friendly Elements to Games This Season
Visit any of the Fan Assistance Centers if its your child's first time at the game and they will receive a certificate celebrating their first visit. The renovated Kids Corner offers a moon bounce, speed pitch, climb & play, batting cage & more. Sign up for the Junior Dugout Club in this area, as well. The Left Field All Inclusive includes Left Field Club Box seat, access to Club Level, unlimited hot dogs, salads, nachos, sodas and other select menu items. Every Sunday, one fan will get the chance to "Steal Second Base." Sign up at any Fan Assistance Center. Mothers receive a sun hat on Mother's Day. Fireworks take place this season on 5/25, 6/29, 7/27, 8/24, 9/28 and kids can register at www.Orioles.com/Birthday for a free birthday ticket. These are just some of the many family-centered activities taking place this season. For more, visit www.Orioles.com.
Coming to The Lyric Opera House
HUMAN Nature
April 26
Australia's leading pop vocal group with millions of albums sold worldwide, is storming America in a big way with their first U.S. tour and a new album release, The Motown Record.
Colin Machrie & Brad Sherwood
May 11
Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood, stars of the Emmy nominated "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" have teamed up to present an evening of extraordinary improvisational comedy.
The Mel Brooks musical "Young Frankenstein" comes to life on stage in Baltimore
May 12-13
Follow me on Twitter for your chance to win tickets to upcoming shows @DowntownDiane. Visit www.TheLyricOperaHouse.com for more details, more upcoming events and tickets.
Upcoming Free Events at Baltimore Parks & Plazas
Check out the schedule of upcoming FREE events downtown. From yoga to live music, there's something for everyone. http://tinyurl.com/bu8xlco Presented by Downtown Partnership.
Earth Day Events Maryland Science Center
Saturday, April 21
Noon-4 p.m.
The Maryland Science Center will be offering family-friendly suggestions, discussions, live demos and workshops on adopting a greener lifestyle and helping to conserve our resources at this day of celebrating planet Earth. Visit http://www.mdsci.org/events-calendar/events/EarthDay.html for more details.
Johns Hopkins University Spring Fair
April 20-22
On Campus
Enjoy live music, carnival rides, crafts vendors, plenty of food, beer garden & a kiddie area at this annual Spring Fair.
Privateer Day Fells Point!
April 21
11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
FREE day full of fun-filled activities from Thames Street Park & Ann Street Pier to Broadway Square, Broadway Pier & Bond Street Wharf!
*Live "Battle At Sea" *Live music *Plenty of family entertainment *Re-enactors *Food & craft vendors *Tours *Set sail & SO MUCH MORE! Visit http://www.fellspointmainstreet.org/privateerday.html for full schedule of events.
Sugarloaf Crafts Festival
April 27-29
Timonium Fairgrounds
Enjoy more than 250 craft designers and fine artists, daily entertainment, craft demos, specialty food, music & more. For a schedule of events and a discount coupon for admittance visit www.SugarloafCrafts.com.
Taste of Pikesville
Thursday, May 3
5-8 p.m.
Pikesville Hilton
Enjoy a sampling of food and drink from area restaurants.
Visit www.PikesvilleChamber.org for full details of event and tickets.
Tickets: $30 advance / $35 at the door
Blues at the Brewery
May 5
7:30-11 p.m.
Heavy Seas Brewery
Enjoy the music of Deanna Bogart while enjoying Heavy Seas beer & food at the brewery. Visit http://www.hsbeer.com/blues-brewery for more info and tickets.
BarBAYq & Music Festival
May 4-5
Friday 4-10 p.m. Saturday 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds
Proceeds benefit Anne Arundel Medical Center Pediatrics Emergency Inpatient Unit & Boys & Girls Clubs of Annapolis & Anne Arundel County
*Food & Drink *Cooking competitions and demonstrations *Plenty of entertainment for all ages - more than 25 bands on two stages
Fiesta 5K
Saturday, May 5
6:30 a.m. Registration Opens, 8 a.m. Race Begins Power Plant Live
Benefits Robert Packard Center for ALS Research at Johns Hopkins.
Visit www.fiesta5k.com for more information and to register.
National Harbor Food & Wine Fest
May 5 & 6
National Harbor Waterfront
Sample more than 150 wines, beer, spirits..Enjoy celebrity chefs..Demos..Tasting theatre..Live music+ SO Much More http://wineandfoodnh.com/show-info for full schedule of events.
Make It a Weekend Get-Away w/ a VIP Package at The Gaylord National Hotel http://tinyurl.com/7re4xac
Fashion Fever
Sunday, May 6
11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Grand Lodge Hunt Valley
Proceeds Benefit Mt Washington Pediatric Hospital
Fashions provided by some of Baltimore's finest boutiques. There will be shopping, a fashion show, silent auction & array of delicious food. For further info and tickets, visit http://www.mwph.org/events/fashion-fever.htm
20th Annual Culinary Extravaganza
Monday, May 7
6-9 p.m.
Grand Lodge Hunt Valley
Benefits Meals on Wheels of Central MD
Fine cuisine from more than 20 top Baltimore restaurants & caterers...Live music..Fine wine & spirits..Auction
Visit http://www.mealsonwheelsmd.org/ for tickets and further details.
Art with a Heart...Home is Where the Heart Is
Saturday, May 12 7-10:30 p.m.
Castle at Keswick
Enjoy fabulous food & cocktails at this fun-filled benefit for Art with a Heart.
Evening will be filled with art activities, silent auction & MUCH more. Read all about Art with a Heart www.ArtwithaHeart.net.
Cylburn Market Day
Saturday, May 12
8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Gorgeous setting to purchase your spring flowers and plants. Enjoy food trucks, entertainment and more http://cylburnassociation.org/marketday2012/market-day/
Preview Party is Friday, May 11!
Paws On Parade
Baltimore Humane Society Saturday, May 12 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
1601 Nicodemus Road Reisterstown
Enjoy either a 1-mile or 1.6-mile trail through a beautiful 365-acre wildlife sanctuary, plus other fun and educational activities for you, your family and your furry friends. For further info and to register, visit http://bmorehumane.org/.
Brew at the Zoo
May 26-27
Sample 50+ brews, enjoy live music, plenty of food and there's even a kid zone if you want to bring the kiddies.
Full details and tickets http://www.marylandzoo.org/2012/02/brew-at-the-zoo/
Many Events Leading Up To Preakness Day!
DECANTER: A Day of Racing, Food & Maryland Wine
April 21-22
Noon-6 p.m.
Pimlico Racecourse Infield Wine Fest!
Enjoy a unique infield view of live horse races, samples of fine Maryland wine, great food, and wine & equine focused arts & crafts at Pimlico Race Course. Check out http://decanterwinefestival.eventbrite.com/ for full details and ticket info.
Saturday, April 28 Preakness Mystery Glass Giveaway
Derby Day Infield Concert & Food Truck Fest
May 5
Noon-6 p.m.
Infield concert with alternative rock sensation Safetysuit. Bottomless beer for those 21+ &soda & water for all inclusive with $30 ticket. Best of Baltimore food trucks will be onsite selling their delicacies. www.Ticketmaster.com
People's Pink Party
Friday, May 18
The day before Preakness, the 3rd Annual Legends for the Cure Race and Female Jockey Championship. Also the Black-Eyed Susan Race and a full day of fun to benefit the local Susan G Komen for the Cure.
Preakness Stakes & Infieldfest
Saturday, May 19
The people's race..The people's party...An exciting day in Baltimore!
Downtown Diane is a Baltimore area food, travel & entertainment reporter, appearing Fridays on 105.7 The Fan Norris & Davis Show with her entertainment report. Follow her for Daily Dish on Twitter @DowntownDiane & check out upcoming events at www.DowntownDiane.net.
