GET OUT: The Baltimore Blast, Comedy for Kids and Elton John

It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend.

Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and new bars/restaurants/shops to explore.

1. THE BALTIMORE BLAST in the MISL CHAMPIONSHIP 

Where/When: First Mariner Arena, 201 West Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21201, March 25 at 7:35 p.m.

Why Go: The Blast take on the Milwaukee Wave in the championship match. Come out to support a Baltimore tradition. Come out to dance along to loud pop music while Blast net goal after goal. Say it with me now: ONE, TWO, WE WANT MORE!

Pricing: Tickets available at the box office, or online. 

2. STANDUP COMEDY FOR KIDS feat. GEMINI 

Where/When? , 9603 Deereco Road, Timonium, MD 21093, March 27 at 1 p.m. 

Why Go? Bring your kids! Bring your wives! 'Cuz they're making everybody laugh up in here. But seriously, Magooby's hosts a kid-specific comedy show once a month featuring magic, ventriloquism, live animals and lots of hilarious audience participation. Oh, and there's face painting, too. 

Pricing: $10, free for children under 2. 

3. ELTON JOHN in CONCERT 

 Where/When: First Mariner Arena, 201 West Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21201, March 26 at 8 p.m.

Why Go: How many more times is Elton John going to make his way to Baltimore? There are, inexplicably, still tickets available. 

Pricing: $29 - $149, buy online here.

4. SLEIGHT of HAND WORKSHOP

Where/When: Cockeysville Library, March 26, 2 p.m.

Why Go: Learn tricks of the magic trade including basic sleight of hand, performance tips and magic history tidbits. 

Price: Free; Registration required.

5. LOCAL MUSIC ROUNDUP: 

Weekly on Saturdays 5 p.m.

Weekly on Fridays, 8 p.m.

Multiple bands, Daily

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