Here’s everything you should do this weekend in Baltimore

So….. What is winter? Due to the recent stretch of moderately warm temperatures, we legitimately have no idea what is “normal” weather for this time of year. The second consecutive weekend with temperatures around 50 certainly feels like a gift from the gods. Get out and explore what Charm City has to offer. Here is everything you should do in Baltimore this weekend:

Friday – Sunday

Burnt Coat Pop Up at R. House

Do you know what’s better than a double-patty burger with cheese, pickles, homemade dijonaise, and red onion? A double-patty burger with all that, a fried egg, and avocado on top! In case that is not a big enough burger for you, feel free to add their homemade smoked maple bacon and sautéed mushrooms. Just save enough room for dessert to enjoy their banana pudding. Take a break from the New Year’s diet and enjoy one of these glorious burgers at R. House’s Burnt Coat Pop Up.

Global Game Jam at MICA Game Lab

Calling all developers and gamers! The weekend-long event is a creative challenge in game design condensed into a 48-hour development cycle. Participants will have the opportunity to work individually or in teams to explore the process of development and programming through narrative exploration and artistic expression.

Friday

Baltimore Bike Party

Shoutout to the late January heat wave for turning an otherwise winter-y Friday night into good weather for a bike party! If you’re “tire-d” of the Baltimore bar scene and looking to “switch gears” for the night, join the Baltimore Bike Party for some Friday night fun. This month’s theme is “The Need for Tweed,” so break out that sport coat hiding in the back of your closet because this party is going to be “off the chain.”

Coaster Making

As part of MICA’s Land/Trust exhibit, Friday’s Soil Lab gives participants the opportunity to make beer coasters from material collected from Toxic Tour sites. The lab will be followed by a round table discussion focused on the issues surrounding Land/Trust.

Saturday

Commons Collaboration: Watershed Ecology in Our Communities

For the environmental steward in your life, this Commons Collaboration event is connecting artist Phaan Howng with the non-profit Blue Water Baltimore to discuss art and ecology. The Baltimore Museum of Art hosts the conversation about the watershed ecology and the climate crisis, and visitors will leave with plenty of ideas on how to be ecological change agents.

The Districts at the Ottobar

The Districts are an indie band (for lack of a better term) from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are awesome. Go see them.

Open House at Reflex Fitness

Sign up for a free H.I.I.T. class at Reflex Fitness during their open house on Saturday morning. There will also be a DJ and in-house sale on some Lululemon items in case you need a little extra motivation to work out.

Tectonic Space January Art Market

The art gallery in Station North is hosting their first monthly market of 2018 with stickers, books, and apparel from regional creators. This installment features goods from LDP Studios,

Sofresh Epic Designs, D. Antoinette, and Art of Justice.

Sunday

Animation Show of Shows at the Creative Alliance

The non-profit organization visits the Creative Alliance on Sunday to present the 19th iteration of its curated series of animated short films. With 16 internationally acclaimed productions from 8 different countries, discover unique stories while supporting independent film makers from around the globe.

Cheese Making Class at R. House

Tag a turophile and grab your tickets to this awesome class before it sells out. Participants will leave with their own handmade ball of mozzarella and will be able to sample all of Molina Pizze & Polpette Stone Hearth Pizzas!

Strange Family Variety Hour

Hosting their first variety show, Strange Attactor has put together an awesome lineup of Baltimore musicians, bands, writers, poets, and comedians. 13.5% Wine Bar is hosting the free event, so come out and support Charm City’s local talent.

Sunday Night Video Game Throwdown at Holy Frijoles

Think you’re good at Super Smash? Well here’s your chance to prove it! Holy Frijoles is hosting a tournament style 4-player battle to determine the ultimate competitor. Winners will receive prizes and the bar will be serving video game themed drinks all night.