Good Day Baltimore: A dozen ways to celebrate today
By Staff reports
- 9/5/08
AQUARIUM
Before dinner, check out some fish — and wildlife, too! The National Aquarium in Baltimore today starts its Fridays after Five! — a happy hour of sorts where you can see exhibits for $8, and the dolphin show and 4-D theater for just $4 more. 5 to 8 p.m. $8 to $12. The National Aquarium in Baltimore, 501 E. Pratt St., Baltimore. aqua.org.
MUSIC
Seldom Scene brings the fiddle and the bluegrass to town for a good old time. 7 p.m. $23.50. Rams Head On Stage, 33 West St., Annapolis. ramsheadonstage.com.
Furious distortion-heavy psych rock bands Arbouretum, Psychic Paramount, Pontiak and Sri Aurobindo light up downtown. 9 p.m. $10. Talking Head, 407 E. Saratoga St., Baltimore. 410-207-8011 or talkingheadclub.com.
Brooklyn, N.Y., band Dub Trio plays reggae, electro and punk. Late Night Breakfast opens. 9 p.m. $10. The Ottobar, 2549 N. Howard St., Baltimore. 410-662-0069.
ART
Galerie Myrtis’ new exhibition Stars and Stripes: Pride or Despair features interpretations of the American flag that address the social and political climate. Incorporating the field of stars and stripes, artists from diverse religious and cultural backgrounds celebrate, challenge, question and redefine ideologies of democracy and patriotism. 2 to 6 p.m. Free. Galerie Myrtis, 2224
N. Charles St., Baltimore. 410-235-3711 or galeriemyrtis.com.
Through a combination of online platforms, the international participants in Netmares/Netdreams have pulled together their own creations, found material, screen grabs and more. Instigated by Kari Altmann and Mark Brown, the results can somehow be described as a “Netmare” or “Netdream.” Through Sept. 19. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free. Current Gallery and Artist Cooperative, 30 S. Calvert St., Baltimore. currentspace.com
Hampden’s eco-boutique Earth Alley celebrates one year with giveaways and free carbon footprint testing. 6 p.m. Earth Alley, 3602 Elm Ave., Baltimore. 410-366-2110.
Check out new threads, jewels and the art exhibit Equestrange at tonight’s First Fridays at Shine Collective. 6 to 9 p.m. Shine Collective, 1007 W. 36th St., Baltimore. 410-366-6100 or shinecollective.com.
EVENTS
Check out newly renovated grounds and new exhibits at this evening’s official reception and Grand Re-Opening of Howard County Center of African American Culture. 6 p.m. $35. Howard County Center of African American Culture, 5343 Vantage Point Road, Baltimore. 410-715-1921.
“Choice Avengers: A Variety Show For and By Superheroines” features comedienna Erin Jackson, pop star Michelle Shellers, troubadour Mara Levi, drag king Justin Credible and MC Sarah Jennings. 7 p.m. $15 to $29. Creative Alliance at the Patterson, 3134 Eastern Ave., Baltimore. 410-276-1651.
SATURDAY PREVIEW
Head to Station North Artists Flea Market’s First Saturdays to congregate with locals, exchange goods and even make money. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. The 100 Block of North Avenue at the Howard Street Bridge, Baltimore. loadoffun.net.
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