1. b's Anniversary Party
April brings b's second anniversary, and we're doing it up right. Mind-altering drink specials, free cupcakes, a vacation giveaway and a chance to tell Matt Vensel what's what. 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Field House, 2400 Boston St., Canton. Must RSVP: Text 70701 with "bday" and your name and number of guests; or e-mail that info to contests@bthesite.com. ANNE TALLENT, B
2. Tigerfest
As a Towson alum, I can attest to the ridiculous debauchery that is Tigerfest. And while I don't miss sifting through hordes of drunk people on Burdick Field, I do miss the awesome games and am jealous that this year's headliner is N.E.R.D. (member Pharrell pictured to the right, photo by Carolyn Cole for the Los Angeles Times) Oh, TU. How you keep me comin' back. 1 p.m. on Towson University's Burdick Field, $10-$35, towson.edu. MARISSA GALLO, B
3. 2010 NFL Draft — first round
The NFL has changed things up, moving the first round of the draft to prime time, so you'll have to stay up late to see who the Ravens take at pick No. 25. How pissed are you going to be if Ozzie Newsome trades out of the first round? 7:30 p.m. Thursday, ESPN and NFL Network. MATT VENSEL, B
4. Harlem
Released earlier this month, Harlem's debut Matador release, Hippies, has washed away any trace of winter funk with its instantly lovable, jangly pop songs (including highlight "Gay Human Bones"). Check them out at Golden West Café Tuesday at 8 p.m. $7. goldenwestcafe.com. WESLEY CASE, B
5. Brew Fest
Praise the lord for microbrews. You drunkards get to guzzle samples from more than 60 local and regional microbreweries. And outdoors under the (hopefully) bright sun? Yeah, better cab it over. 1-5 p.m. Saturday, Broadway Square, Fells Point. $30, missiontix.com. JORDAN BARTEL, B
6. Gwen Ifill at Goucher
One of the more respected journalists we have left, Ifill ("Washington Week," "PBS NewsHour") will discuss why journalism matters in this lecture at Goucher College. 8 p.m. Tuesday. Free. Reserve tickets by calling 410.337.6333 or by e-mailing boxoffice@goucher.edu. ADAM SAPIRO, B
7. National Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Day
Celebrate a delicious dessert with a day of its own on Tuesday. Paula Deen has a decadent recipe on foodnetwork.com, and she doesn't skimp on the butter. Enjoy the day for all it's worth. AUBREY FORNWALT, B
8. 'The United States of Tara' children
We love Toni Colette as the lead in this Showtime comedy series. But it's her children — urbane Marshall (Keir Gilchrist) and witty Kate (Brie Larson) — who keep us coming back. 10:30 p.m. Mondays. JORDAN BARTEL, B
9. 'The Back-Up Plan'
Jennifer Lopez does the second-best thing she does: romantic-comedy (the first is singing "Let's Get Loud"). Zoe (Lopez) gets pregnant by artificial insemination, but then meets charming young Stan (Alex O'Loughlin) and a romance ensues. Out Friday. AUBREY FORNWALT, B
10. Party for the Planet
Join the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore as it celebrates Earth Week. Party for the Planet events run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. marylandzoo.org. BRIAN KRISTA, B