Better Than a Bar Tab

Here’s a link to my Ignite Baltimore talk. The overall idea is that when you’re going out with a group of friends, instead of each spending a few bucks individually at a bar or movie theatre, you can pool your money together, get creative, and partake in an activity that’s not just fun, but also creates community and makes Baltimore a better and more interesting place to live.

Event Information

1. Baltimore’s Playground (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1414257458791305/)
2. Independent Circus Practice (https://www.facebook.com/groups/414161708666785/)
3. Brews and Board Games (https://www.facebook.com/BrewsAndBoardGames)
4. Cardboard Tube Dueling (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cardboard_Tube_Fighting_League)
5. Baltimore Food Makers (http://www.foodmake.org/)
6. MICA Open Studio Modeling Sessions (link)
7. Baltimore Improv Group (http://bigimprov.org/)
8. Guerilla Art Workshops (http://www.uncustomary.org/)
9. DC Karaoke League (http://districtkaraoke.com/)
10. Baltimore Awesome Foundation (http://www.awesomefoundation.org/en/chapters/baltimore)

Activity Information

• How to make a hula hoop (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mC_8ckG6WpU)
• How to make juggling balls (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdLB1WwKsfw)
• Who to contact about private circus training classes in Canton, $30 for 3 people per class, Lin Junming (linjunming2012@hotmail.com)
• What cardboard tubes to buy 1.5" x 36" x .060 (http://www.papermart.com/brown-mailing-tube/id=1190#1190)
• Where to buy obscure but fun board games in Baltimore: (http://cantongames.com/games-for-sale/board-games/)
• Where to buy pizza dough in Baltimore:
• Harbor East Delicatessen and Pizzeria (http://www.harboreastdeli.com/)
• Johnny Rad’s (http://www.johnnyrads.com/)
• Maria D’s (http://www.maria-ds.com/)
• Iggies Pizza (http://www.iggiespizza.com/)
• Who to contact for private improv classes: Bridget Cavaiola (bridget@bigimprov.org), or just about Baltimore Improv Group Megan Wills (meganawills@gmail.com)
• Karaoke machine that’s less than $80 (http://www.amazon.com/Memorex-MKS-SS2-SingStand-Karaoke-System/dp/B0083FTVB8/)
• Who to contact about starting a competitive karaoke league in Baltimore (christopher@untiedkaraoke.com)

Credits

• Thanks for letting me use your photos! Dave Fine (Baltimore’s Playground), Brian Murphy (Baltimore Food Makers), Megan Wills (Baltimore Improv Group), Kathy McLean Photography ( Independent Circus Practice ), Mary England ( Guerilla Art )