Weekend Picks, 3/29-4/1
Thursday, March 29
Hard Rock Rising: The Global Battle Of the Bands
What: Battle of the Bands
Where: Hard Rock Cafe (601 E. Pratt St.)
When: 6 PM–close, Thursday, March 29
Price: $5 ticket, PAYG drinks
One of the best accompaniments for a beer is nothing other than live music. The final battle of this hard rocking series is happening this Thursday night. Support local bands Manian, RedWud, and Dreamboat Armada as they compete to be Baltimore’s representative amongst bands from 85 other cities in London’s Hyde Park.
Friday, March 30
Spring Beer Fest
What: Beer Festival
Where: Leinenkugel’s Beer Garden (34 Market Pl.)
When: 6 PM-9 PM, Friday, March 30
Price: $25 in advance, $30 at door
Come down to Leinenkugel’s in Power Plant Live for unlimited tastings of 10+ seasonal beers. There will be give-aways every 30 min, beer games, and live entertainment. Tickets can be purchased in advance here.
Saturday, March 31
Wine 101: The Basics of Wine Tasting
What: Wine Tasting
Where: Bin 604 (604 S. Exeter St.)
When: 2 PM–3:30 PM, Saturday, March 31
Price: $29
Have you ever wandered endlessly through a wine store wishing you understood the difference between a Merlot and a Zinfandel? A non-oaked Chardonnay from a Pinot Grigio? Head over to Bin 604 this Saturday to learn typical characteristics of popular grape varietals and expand your wine knowledge.
To reserve your glass call 410-576-0444.
Sunday, April 1
Farmers Market Menu at 13.5% Wine Bar
What: Special tasting menu
Where: 13.5% Wine Bar (1117 W. 36th St.)
When: 1 PM-9 PM (or until sold out), Sunday, April 1
Price: $25 food, PAYG wine
Spend your Sunday walking through Hampden and settle at 13.5% Wine Bar for a specially designed Farmer’s Market Menu based on what is in season and selected that morning. You get three courses for $25 and it gives you the opportunity to try some of their amazing wines by the flight, glass or bottle.
These folks just won Best Wine Bar in the Drinker’s Choice Awards this year so make sure to check out our interview with Joe McLean to learn more about this hang out before you head over.