6 Things To Do This Weekend

1. Night of 1000 Dylans                                                      

Where/When: Friday, May 20, 7:30 p.m.

The Patterson/Creative Alliance 3134 Eastern Avenue, Baltimore

Why Go: Listen to interpretations of Bob Dylan songs by local artists Victoria Vox, Gypsy Dawg, Woody Lissauer and more. Tickets $11-16.

2. Preakness 2011

Where/When: Saturday, May 21  

Pimilico Race Course, 5201 Park Heights Avenue, Baltimore

Why Go: Test your luck and take part in the tradition and second jewel of the Triple Crown, or just enjoy one of Maryland’s biggest parties of the year!

3. Preakness 2011: Infield Fest

Where/When: Saturday, May 21 8 a.m.-5:30p.m.

Pimilico Race Course, 5201 Park Heights Avenue, Baltimore

Why Go: Watch performances by Bruno Mars, Train, Mr. Greenjeans, and Puddle of Mudd. All-you-can-drink bottomless mugs are $20, and there will be food vendors, an oxygen bar, cornhole and volleyball tournament, carnival games and more. Tickets $40-70.

4. Dundalk Art Show     

Where/When: Saturday, May 21 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Veterans Park, 44 Shipping Place, Dundalk

Why Go: Support your local artists at the Dundalk Art Show. Awards will be presented in the categories of Student, Ametuer and Professional.

5. Hawaiian Luau                                      

Where/When: Saturday, May 21, 2 p.m.-4:30 p.m.

Sonshine Fellowship Church, 7201 Sollers Point Road, Dundalk

Why Go: Take your vacation early this summer and enjoy a Hawaiian luau and Polynesian dance group performances. Free!

6. Trash Art Show

Where/When: Sunday, May 22, 1-4 p.m.

Ballestone-Stansbury House, 1935 Back River Neck Rd, Essex

Why Go: Back River Restoration Committee hosts an art show/auction and wine tasting at Ballestone-Stansbury House (across the street from Rocky Point Golf Course). The show features work by Hampden sculptor Jim Pollack (created with items removed from Back River) and other local artists. Admission: $20