Hello Towson,

As we prepare to welcome in February, we appreciate you taking a moment to warm up by the Torch! 🔥

“Driving to my job one February day,
Watching how the sky made everything seem gray.

I felt a little glum and uninspired.
Sunshine and verdant springtime I desired.”
 
From "One February Day” by Andrea Dietrich

In today’s Towsontown Torch:

• What’s Happening in Towson

• Towson Crime, Perception vs Reality

• Nana, by Carlos Raba approaches one-year anniversary

• Impressive Win Streaks by Both Towson Men’s Hoops and Baltimore Blast

• + jam packed as usual with other things to do.
  
  let’s do it friends!

What’s Happening

🍷 3rd Annual Wine & Dine for Warriors 🍖

📆 Saturday, Feb 1st, 6 PM - 10 PM
📍 The Recher, 512 York Rd, Towson
🎸 Weird Science
🍖 Towson Tavern

Towson Elks sponsors this annual event that raises funds to support critical programs and services for veterans returning from service. The event features live music by 80s rock band Weird Science, a delicious buffet dinner by Chef Charles Bryant of The Towson Tavern, an expansive silent auction featuring trip packages, beach getaways, sports memorabilia, photography packages, golf outings, baskets of cheer, and gift card trees, games of chance, and much more! - Learn More 🎟️ TICKETS

🎸 Stages Music Arts proudly presents its biggest and best concert event of the year - Frost Fest Student Band Showcase!

📍The Recher, 512 York Rd, Towson
📆 Sunday, Feb 2nd

Join Stages on February 2nd at The Recher and The Rec Room in Towson to rock out to a full lineup of kid, teen, and adult student bands from Stages Music Arts. Follow the link below to get tickets and to see when your favorite band takes the stage!
- get tickets

At the Library

🥁 🎺 Instrument Trial Day 🎹 🎷

📆 Sat FEB 1, 10am - 12pm
📍BCPL, Towson Branch, Children’s Area

Engage in hands-on discovery where professional music educators from The Music Space provide various musical instruments to explore in a fun, supportive environment.
Age group:   Tween (12-13 years) Teen (14-17 years) Late Elementary (9-11 years) Early Elementary (6 to 8 years). Details

❤️ Creativi-TEA - Crafting Tea Party ☕️

📆 Sat FEB 1, 2 pm -3 pm
📍BCPL, Towson Branch, Wilson Room
Age group: Adult
 
Come ready to relax and let your creativity flow with a Valentine's Day-themed craft while enjoying a hot cup of tea from a local Black-owned business. Tea, cookies, and art supplies provided. Details

Upcoming in February (Staff Pick) - Don’t Miss it 😉

 🎸 ❤️ The Psycho Killers - An Evening of Talking Heads & Assorted Love Songs
📆 Sat FEB 15 - 7 pm
📍Union Craft Brewing, 1700 West Street, Baltimore, MD 21211
Ages: 21+ Get Tickets - it will sell out!

Towson News

🚓 Perceptions and realities of crime in Towson 

Towson is “absolutely,” safe, says Mike Ertel, Baltimore County Councilman for District 6, which includes Towson. - Read More

🤝 MD-Brand and Towson’s Route One Apparel Announce Acquisition

Route One Apparel acquired by Baltimore-based MD-Brand, owner of Puppie Love and seven other lifestyle apparel brands - Read the Article

Baltimore County

🏢 Baltimore County Business Climate Outlook
County Execs Discuss 2025 at Hunt Valley Business Forum

This year’s Annual Public Policy Symposium at the Hunt Valley Business Forum, opened with a question posed to the 110 attendees, asking then to raise their hand if they felt positive about the business climate in Baltimore County. After a small smattering of raised and “half-raised” hands, Baltimore County Councilman Julian Jones Jr took the podium. Jones acknowledged the lukewarm response saying, “Everyone didn’t jump out of their seats when asked about the business climate – I might have to adjust my speech”. -Read The Article

🌮 Towson Tacqueria, Nana, nears its first anniversary 🇲🇽

Still haven’t been? What are you waiting for? 🥇

Nana is owned and operated by award-winning chef and Clavel, co-owner, Carlos Raba.
Customers can choose to stuff tacos, quesadillas, or Mexican-style sandwiches, known as tortas, with four different fillings, from carne asada to the vegan cauliflower y papa. Fire-roasted chickens can be slathered in either al pastor smoky pineapple and chile marinade or a bichis marinade made with garlic and fresh herbs. The menu also includes a hot dog wrapped in bacon, tomato, onions, mayonnaise, and avocado sauce, a choice of sides, and either churros or rice pudding for dessert. - Read about Nana ^{(stories marked with $ may require a subscription)}

Nana (Taqueria)
📍6901 York Rd, Towson

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Become a Founding Supporter of the Towsontown Torch and help shape the positive narrative of our vibrant community! As a local business owner or community leader, you have a unique opportunity to be part of a groundbreaking initiative that will showcase the true spirit of Towson.

Sports

🐯 🏀 Towson's men's basketball wins six in a row as they vie for first place in CAA

Towson University men's basketball achieved its sixth consecutive CAA victory by defeating Northeastern 75-65 in Boston. Dylan Williamson led the Tigers with 21 points, including a career-high five three-pointers, while Tyler Tejada added 18 points and nine rebounds. The Tigers demonstrated offensive prowess, making 11 three-pointers and forcing 17 turnovers for 23 points off turnovers. This win reinforces Towson's strong performance in conference play, with an impressive record of 7-1 in the CAA this season

🐯 🥍 Towson Men’s Lacrosse Dominates Preseason All-CAA Awards

Fresh off winning last year's league title, the Towson University men's lacrosse team is well represented in the 2025 Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) Preseason Men's Lacrosse Awards, announced on Wednesday. -Read the Article

Upcoming Games & Matches

🏀 Towson University Men’s Basketball (5-8)
THU 1/30 @ Delaware 6:30 PM
SAT 2/1 vs Drexel 6 PM / Home - TU Arena - Get Tickets

🏀 Towson University Women’s Basketball (2-8) 
FRI 1/31 vs Delaware 6:30 PM - TU Arena
SUN 2/2 @ Drexel - 2 PM

⚽️ Baltimore Blast 🔥 are on fire with an 8-game win streak!!!
SAT 2/1 @ Milwaukee 7:05 PM - watch live stream

Don’t Miss the Action Get Tickets To See an Upcoming Baltimore Blast Game - Get Tickets Today!

Weather

Thursday
28 🌡️ 44 | ☁️

Friday
37 🌡️ 60 | ☁️ | 95% 🌧️

Saturday
27 🌡️ 46 | ☀️

Sunday
23 🌡️ 39 | ☁️

New Movies in Theaters this Weekend

Now Playing @ Cinemark Towson
111 E Joppa Rd, 21286

Companion - (R) horror thriller “love story” - watch trailer
Dog Man - (PG) part man, part dog, all hero - watch trailer
Love Me -(R) indie, sci-fi, romance - watch trailer
Valiant One - (R) military thriller - watch trailer

See all Cinemark Towson Movies and Showtimes

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