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Get Out: Local Music, Easter Egg Hunt, Wine and Racing

Patch offers a sampling of weekend activities for people in search of something fun to do on their days off.

It’s Friday, 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. We've got something for everyone.

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  • Where/When: Recher Theatre in Towson at 6 p.m. on Friday
  • Why Go: Recher Theatre will host a local music spotlight featuring The Chance, Shane Conard, Patrick Donovan Band, A Fall For The Scene, and An Ocean Between. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show is open to all ages.
  • Pricing: $5 for those 21 and older, $10 for those under 21

  • Where/When: Pimlico Race Course from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday
  • Why Go: Maryland Wineries Association, in conjunction with the Maryland Jockey Club and the Maryland Horse Council, present Decanter, the first event to highlight the heritage and tradition of both Maryland wine and Maryland horse racing, at historic Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, home of the Preakness Stakes.
  • Pricing: $30 for General Admission/$45 for upgraded Decanter pass.

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  • Where/When: from 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. on Saturday.
  • Why Go: DJ Reggie Kelly returns to Fattie's (by special request) for another night spinning of '80s classics. One of the regulars will be celebrating their birthday that night, so the party will be on.
  • Pricing: Admission is free

  • Where/When: from 12-3 p.m. on Saturday
  • Why Go: The Eastfield Stanbrook Civic Association will hold its annual Easter Egg Hunt. There will be egg hunts for five different age groups: ages 2 and under, ages 3-4, ages 5-6, ages 7-8 and ages 9-10. Times of the egg hunts will be staggered with the youngest starting at 1 p.m. Prizes will be awarded in each age group. There will be free karaoke by Lee Salling, games, crafts, face painting and baked goods for sale. The Easter Bunny will be there, so bring your own camera.
  • Pricing: Free

  • Where/When: from 8:30-10 a.m. on Sunday
  • Why Go: HopeWell Cancer Support’s REACHOUT & RUN is dedicated to raising awareness and funds to support programs for people with cancer—and their loved ones — right here in Baltimore. We invite individuals, teams, families, clubs, schools and businesses to get involved and support people facing cancer in Baltimore today!
  • Pricing: $30 before Saturday, $35 on race day, $15 for youth ages 16 and under.


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