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Top 5 Events :: May 15th, 2014

15 May 2014

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Top 5 Events

(in no particular order)

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1.Nadastrom, Cakes da Killa and Jen Lasher at Ottobar

Dancing is Mandatory

When the beat drops at a Nadastrom show, you better have your hands up. Dave Nada is known to stage dive while his DJ partner Matt Nordstrom squeezes the duo’s most riotous beats through the speakers.

2. Spank Rock at Metro Gallery

East Coast’s Hottest Dance Rap

Bad Blood Records & Boys Noize Records Presents : Spank Rock’s Single Release Party with special guests Grande Marshall, A N M L and Ponyo (Dj Set)

3. Ami Dang at Goldbar

Pushing Forward

Ami Dang performs with our friends in Impatience Machine and Amy Reid and Slag Ralden.  Enjoy some locally -grown noisy weirdness and Korean food at the same time.

4. Blaqstarr at the Crown

Club in the Club

From the organizers, who apparently have a deep love for the letter “q.” DJ Blaqstarr presents another edition of #FreQyFriday Elevating to higher FreQuencies.. Roqin Off! Sounds by DJ Matic DC’s DJ K-Meta & Ras Nebyu. Hosted by DJ Blaqstar

5.”Everything Will be Alright” Comedy Show at the Crown

Laughter in the Dark

Baltimore’s alternative comedy scene is really taking shape.  Host Chris Hudson tells us: “Now that winter seems to be actually ending, bring in whatever season. We’re heading into now with some nice hearty chuckles & a side of ice cold beer. That’s right: it’s time again for Everything Will Be Okay! Join us for another funny & enchanting evening of stand-up comedy from the best of the best of the best of the best.”

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