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7 things to do in the capital region, from a cult classic’s anniversary to a block party

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By Hau Chu 
| The Baltimore Banner
The total runtime of “Heavy Metal Parking Lot” is all of 17 minutes. But the legacy of what happened one evening in Landover has endured for 40 years. Directors John Heyn, 68, and Jeff Krulik, 65, told The Banner they still kind of marvel at what they captured in their documentary short. “We ventured out that day not really knowing what we were gonna get,” Krulik said. “We didn’t know what we were in for.” What they got was a pure distillation of fandom that has been embraced by weirdos for decades.
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Maryland’s lone ‘retro’ Pizza Hut only sort of exists in Oxon Hill

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By Hau Chu 
| The Baltimore Banner
Remember Pizza Hut’s sneeze-guarded salad bar? Or the arcade cabinets? What about the booths with red-checkered tablecloths filled with glistening, buttery pan pizzas? Many thought it was lost decades ago. Well, the popular pizza chain says it’s still alive in Oxon Hill. May 22, 2026 May 19, 2026 But after a visit around lunchtime Tuesday, I regret to report that the message of a retro revival has not reached Maryland.
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Pickles are great. But this pickle smoothie is a step too far.

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By Hau Chu 
| The Baltimore Banner
I love pickles. But enough is enough. The dill pickle is perfect. It’s a great snack on its own, fried up, or as a topping on burgers, sandwiches and more. The self-service pickle bar at Silver Spring’s Parkway Deli is a sacred space in my heart. However, the recent prevalence of pickles has left a sour taste in my mouth. (Sorry.) Smoothie King of all places is the latest to serve its own pickled creation: yes, a pickle smoothie.
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