LIST: Top 5 Weekend Events

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Maryland Irish Festival

Why go: St. Patrick's Day comes early (or late, depending on how you look at it) this year to the in Timonium. Enjoy a weekend of Irish culture, traditional Irish music and dancing, and happy hour.

When/where: Friday, 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., Saturday, noon to 11 p.m., Sunday, 10 a.m. mass and festival, noon to 6 p.m., in the Cow Palace of the

Price: $15 general admission, $10 for seniors, $5 for children, free for children under 12 and active military personnel with ID

Ridgely Arts and Crafts Fair

Why go: The craft fair at Ridgely Middle School has been a tradition for many years and features about 100 artists and a silent auction. Also, it will be interesting to see what so many parents and Timonium residents fought so hard for when it was threatened by actions taken by the Baltimore County Board of Education. 

When/where: Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at

Price: Free

Pauly Shore Performs at Magooby's 

Why go: The "Weasel" makes his Baltimore debut this weekend in the state's largest comedy club, but don't let us be the final word. We'll let Pauly Shore . (Video.)  

When/where: Friday and Saturday, at 8 p.m. and again at 10:30 p.m. at

Price: $22 plus a two-item minimum purchase

Baltimore Blast Season Opener

Why go: Fast-paced, high-scoring, 90s-era music blaring through stadium speakers—if you're any sort of soccer fan, you need to support your 2011-2012 Baltimore Blast this weekend. The Blast are the most successful franchise in the history of professional indoor soccer, fielding a team of local talent, as well as international all-stars. 

When/where: Saturday, 7:35 p.m. at the First Mariner Arena in Baltimore

Price: See website

Soccer: Perry Hall vs. Walter Johnson (State Semifinals) 

Why go: With the eyes of the nation now affixed on the Gators after their state semifinal clash with No. 1 seed Walter Johnson is a must watch. Don't worry if you can't make it to the game. We'll be the match from start to finish. This is about as close to Friday Night Lights as a Baltimore County sports team is going to get. (Although in this case, it's more like Saturday night. But why quibble over details?)

When/where: Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at Richard Montgomery High School. 

Price: $5