Your Weekend

Your Weekend is the section where we highlight the intriguing, exciting and all-around fun events and activities happening in Baltimore over the weekend.

The Arboretum provides a green escape from city life

By SOFIA VERHEYEN
September 28, 2017

I grew up in Central New York, where the nearest state park is usually no more than a 10-minute drive away. The number of parks plus the fact that there really isn’t much to do in Syracuse meant that spending time outside became one of the most important ...

PUBLIC DOMAIN The Arboretum is located on the lands of the Civil War era Cylburn Mansion in Baltimore.
CC BY 2.0/EDSEL LITTLE One of Birroteca’s locations is on Clipper Rd. by the Jones Fall Expressway.

Birroteca restaurant provides solid Italian fare

By BOBBY PERETTI | September 21, 2017

It was already a bit dark by the time we pulled in to the nearly full, gravel parking lot of Birroteca, an Italian restaurant — I think it might technically go by “pizzeria,” but I’ve forgotten — resting in the luxuriant shade of I-83 as it goes over Jones Falls.

Off campus study spots bring new experiences

By RACHEL UNDERWEISER | May 4, 2017

Lately it feels as though the entire student body has moved into Brody. We’ve all been there: the sad moment when they announce the service desk is closing for the night and the even sadder moment when it opens again the next morning.

COURTESY OF RACHEL UNDERWEISER Avocado toast and a cup of tea at Dooby’s makes a great study snack.
COURTESY OF HANNAH MELTON The Baltimore Bike Party is a great way to explore new parts of the city and meet some locals.

Beer, bikes, bluegrass: my Balti weekends

By VERONICA REARDON | May 4, 2017

This semester has truly been a sprint to the finish. At the end of it, I graduate and leave Baltimore at least for the summer, if not longer. This comes with a lot of nostalgia. However, I haven’t gotten a chance to deal with it: I’ve been trying to enjoy my Hopkins “lasts” like my last Spring Fair, my last Outdoor Pursuits trips and events and of course the looming deadlines of my last set of final projects.

Pete’s Grill offers good food, better company

By EMMA WEINERT | April 27, 2017

I have had a standing weekly coffee date with a friend of mine for a few months now. She is a senior, and as the semester nears its end and her graduation date quickly approaches, we have tried to see each other more often to squeeze in as many fun memories as possible.

Pat Gavin cc-by-sa 2.0 Pete’s bar-only seating arrangement affords a great opportunity to feel close to the Waverly community.
courtesy of Renee Scavone The movie-set quality of Little Italy’s artful sidewalks make it an ideal getaway from Hopkins stress.

Little Italy provides fun in every season

By RENEE SCAVONE | April 27, 2017

Especially for those of us who stayed on campus during spring break, this time of year tends to feel a little monotonous; You can only look out the windows of Brody for so long before you go a little stir crazy.

Should you go to an O’s or Nats game?

By NATHAN BICK | April 20, 2017

Here at Hopkins we have an unusual and special opportunity. While it’s clear that this school’s academic and research opportunities are top notch and of course there are many other opportunities, that is not what I’m talking about.

COURTESY OF NATHAN BICK An action shot at Nationals Park in D.C. as the Nats are up to bat.

Baby’s On Fire offers alternative to Hampden

By VERONICA REARDON | April 13, 2017

In the spirit of searching for new potential study spaces as the end of the semester draws near and deadlines loom, this past week I went to check out Baby’s On Fire, a coffee shop and record store in Mount Vernon. Named after the Brian Eno song, it opened just last year to generally positive reviews.

COURTESY OF VERONICA REARDON Baby’s on Fire is located on the relatively idyllic Morton Street, not far from the bustle of North Charles.
COURTESY OF RENEE SCAVONE A railroad yard near Fort McHenry.

How to start your walking tour of Baltimore

By RENEE SCAVONE | April 13, 2017

Perhaps the most important part of any city, for me, is its walkability. Growing up in a town with absolutely nothing to do, walking for the sake of walking was legitimately an activity, and some of my fondest memories are talks with friends on aimless walks.