august 20-23

if you do not have weekend plans, you're in luck. maryland is bursting with stuff to do this weekend. among others, check out:
-the "golden westival": music festival at the golden west cafe in hampden. many of the staffers are musicians, and despite the $8 charge per night and high probability that pretentious attitudes will run amok, it could be cool. i am a fan of jana hunter, who is playing tonight at 10!
-the inaugural inner harbor arts festival. although the inner harbor is not known for its authentic arts scene, this is an interesting collaboration between the city and a nonprofit called maryland art place. definitely worth checking out considering it is free and conveniently located...
-augustoberfest in hagerstown. the bad news is that hagerstown is 1.5 hours away. the good news is that it is a pretty drive, and they are throwing their 14th annual festival and fundraiser to send students to their sister city in germany. sounds like a riot!
-there's also latinofest going on in a park in dundalk. may be a bit of a drive for some of us but sounds exciting as well!