Watch Monster Trucks race and glow, enjoy a night of laughs, treat your pup to a night out, go to a video-game concert or swap clothes for a new fall look.
Ongoing: Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live — Glow Party
What could be better than watching your favorite toy car life-size? How about life-size and glowing at the Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live — Glow Party at CFG Bank Arena, 201 W. Baltimore St. Mega Wrex, Tiger Shark, Demo Derby and Bigfoot will run and race. There will be dance parties and toy giveaways. Dates and times are Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 12:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, 2:30 p.m. Ticket prices start at $39. cfgbankarena.com
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Friday: IIiza Shlesinger
The jokes are delivered fast and smart at IIiza Shlesinger’s “IIiza: The Get Ready Tour” in The Hall at the LIVE! Casino & Hotel Maryland, 7002 Arundel Mills Circle #7777 in Hanover. Shlesinger, a comedian and actress, won the Last Comic Standing (in its sixth season), starred in The IIiza Shlesinger Sketch Show and acted in “Good on Paper” and “Pieces of a Woman.” Ticket prices start at $54. maryland.livecasinohotel.com
Friday 8 p.m.
Friday: Yappy Hour
Bring along your furry friend for a howling good time at Yappy Hour at the Guilford Hall Brewery, 1611 Guilford Ave. Make a selection from the list of craft beers for yourself and kick back as your best friend enjoys some dog-friendly fun. Beers specials will be offered along with “pup cups” for furry friends. guilfordhall.com/event-details
Friday 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Saturday: Bit Gen Gamer Fest XVII
Get your video game on at the Bit Gen Gamer Fest XVII at the Ottobar, 2549 North Howard Street. The 17th year of the video game music festival will feature 17 bands playing nerdcore hip hop, Nintendocore, cybergrind and more. Featured bands include Super Strikers, Quick Save, Watch Out For Snakes, BI Score and more. Food and drink from food trucks and video games to play will be on site. Tickets cost $60. bitgengamerfest.com
Saturday 3 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Saturday: Back-to-School Clothing Swap
Come to the Enoch Pratt Free Library, 400 Cathedral St., Creative Arts Center, and refresh your fall wardrobe by exchanging items with others or just give away clothes you don’t wear anymore at the Back-to-School Clothing Swap. Some clothing items will only be accepted new and in packaging, including underwear, swimsuits, pajamas and socks. Donations will be accepted on Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. calendar.prattlibrary.org
Saturday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
