Weekend Roundup

Friday

Baltimore Blast season opener - The defending Major Indoor Soccer League champs open the 2009-2010 season at 1st Mariner Arena at 7:35. Tickets start at $16 and can be purchased at the arena box office, by calling 410-732-5278, or by going to Ticketmaster.com.

Friday-Saturday-Sunday

Irish Festival - The 34th annual festival kicks off Friday at 6 p.m. at the Maryland State Fairgrounds in Timonium. The menu features Irish favorites like corned beef and cabbage, plenty o potatoes. Don't forget some Irish whiskey and beer to wash it all down. There's also traditional Irish music, book readings and signings, and Irish dance on the entertainment bill. Admission is: $10, seniors (62+): $8, young 'uns (12-17): $5, active military with ID: $5, children under 12: free.

Saturday

Dino Day at the Maryland Science Center - From noon to 4 p.m. visitors can enjoy a live reptile show, make a dino necklace, dig their own fossil, and more. All activities are free with paid admission.

Three Movie Visionaries: Barry Levinson, David Simon, and John Waters - Baltimore's Mt. Rushmore of filmmakers gather on one stage for the first time in an event to benefit the Maryland Film Festival. Thankfully, it's for a good cause, because at $125 a ticket, it ain't cheap. Maryland Institute College of Art, Brown Center, 5:30 p.m., 1301 W. Mount Royal Ave.