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GET OUT: Baltimore City Kicks Off Restaurant Week

A guide for planning the weekend ahead.

Where/When: Baltimore Aug. 5-14

Why Go: Sample the best of Baltimore cuisine with a three course prix-fixe dinner or lunch at participating restaurants. 

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Pricing: $35.11 for dinner, $20.11 for lunch

 

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2. 'Hairspray' at Cockpit in the Court

Where/When: Community College of Baltimore County, Essex, Aug. 4-7

Why Go: Set in Baltimore, this campy John Waters' inspired musical features plump teenager Tracy Turnblad who pursues stardom as a dancer on a local TV show. 

Pricing: $20

 

3. Howard County Fair

Where/When: Howard County Fairgrounds, West Friendship, Aug. 6-13, 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. 

Why Go: Check out 4-H exhibits, pig races and pie eating and cow milking contests.  

Pricing: $5

 

 4. Old Fashioned Corn Roast Festival 

Where/When: Union Mills Homestead & Grist Mill, West Minister, Aug. 6, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Why Go: Enjoy all-you-can-eat husk roasted corn, along with fried chicken, sliced tomatoes, buttered rolls, applesauce and iced tea. 

Pricing: $12 adults, $6 children under 12

 

5. Ravens Free Practice

Where/When: M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, Aug. 6, 9 a.m. 

Why Go: Gather your friends and tail gate at the Ravens free practice. Celebrity emcees, mascot appearances, games, autograph opportunities and face painting activities will be available.

Pricing: Free 

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