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Chesapeake Family's Top Weekend Picks for September 2 - 5, 2010
Looking for something to do in Maryland this weekend? Here's our Top Picks for family fun events this weekend in Anne Arundel, Calvert, Prince George's, Queen Anne's and Howard counties. For more choices, visit our Online Calendar here. It's updated daily.
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Events for Thursday, September 2, 2010 
The Sound of Music. Celebrate the golden anniversary of this iconic musical. Filene Center, Wolf Trap, Vienna, Va. See website for times. All ages. Admission. Through Sept. 5. wolftrap.org
AACC Men's Soccer vs. Northern Virginia Community College. Cheer on the men's soccer team. Anne Arundel Community College, Arnold. 5 pm. Admission. aacc.edu/athletics
Free For All. Catch a performance of Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night" performed by the Shakespeare Theatre Co. Sidney Harman Hall, Washington, DC. See website for specific times and new ticket lottery procedures. Through Sept. 5. shakespearetheatre.org
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Events for Friday, September 3, 2010 
Pat Benatar and REO Speedwagon. Enjoy a concert with these 80s icons. Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons. Gates open 6pm. Purchase tickets at calvertmarinemuseum.com or call 1-800-787-9454.
Hard Crab Derby. Participate or cheer on your favorite in crab races, boat docking contest, and crab picking contest. Enjoy a parade, carnival, and more. Somers Cove, Marina Grounds, Crisfield. See website for times. $5 adults, $2 children 12 and under. Through Sept. 5. crisfieldchamber.com/events.htm
Laurel Mill Playhouse 2010 One Act Festival. See a different set of shows each weekend. Laurel Mill Playhouse, Laurel. 8 pm. $13, $10 students & seniors. $25 for all three weekends. Call for reservations. 301-617-9906, press 2. laurelmillplayhouse.org
Art and Craft Festival. Shop for unique pottery, glass art, candles, furniture, and more. 4001 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City. 10 am-5 pm. 800-626-2326. ococean.com
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Events for Saturday, September 4, 2010
Quiet Waters 20th Birthday Celebration. Celebrate with a 5K run, musical entertainment, and plenty of kid activities. Quiet Waters Park, Annapolis. 7 am-5 pm. All ages. $3/vehicle. Through Sept. 5. 410-222-1777. aacounty.org
Arsenic and Old Lace. A wonderful farcical comedy set in Brooklyn, New York during the 1940's about two sweet old ladies who murder nice, lonely old men by offering them wine laced with poison. Through Sept. 12. Fri. & Sat. shows at 8:00pm. Sunday shows at 3:00pm. $17/$14. Port Tobacco Players Theater, 508 Charles Street, La Plata, 20646. www.ptplayers.com
Kids Closet Sale. Check out gently used children's clothing, toys, and equipment at this sale hosted by Seven Oaks Babysitting Co-op. Seven Oaks Community Center, Odenton. 8 am-1 pm. All ages. Rain date Sept. 11. 410-493-9600.
First Saturday Art Stop. Watch artists at work and nosh on light refreshments. Historic Stevensville. 11 am-4 pm. All ages. Free. 410-604-1230.
Chesapeake Bay Yacht Races and Summer at City Dock Wrap Party. Stop by to watch the participants in Annapolis Race Week and get in on food, drink, and live, local music on the water. City Dock, Annapolis. 11 am-5pm. All ages. Free. Through Sept. 5. summeratcitydock.com
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Events for Sunday, September 5, 2010 
First Sunday Arts Festival. Stroll through this outdoor arts festival featuring aerial dancers and bands ranging from the Bay Jazz Project to The Spa Creek Swing Band. Children's activities, too. West St., Annapolis. 12-5 pm. All ages. Free. goweststreet.com
ASO Labor Day Pops Concert. Celebrate Labor Day with a free outdoor concert, and even join the orchestra on kazoos to try to set the record for largest kazoo ensemble. Opening performance of Caribbean music by Sweet Lime and Passion. Quiet Waters Park, Annapolis. 4 pm. opening performance. 5:30 concert. All ages. Free. 410-263-0907. annapolissymphony.org
NSO: Labor Day Capitol Concert. Celebrate Labor Day with an outdoor concert. West lawn of U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC. 8 pm. All ages. kennedy-center.org
Open Rock-Climbing Session. Take part in a rock climb. Tuckahoe State Park, Ridgely. 2-5 pm. For both experienced climbers looking to practice, and those who have never climbed before. $5. Children under 18 must be accompanied by parent/guardian. Alex McGrath 410-820-1668 or
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| Thu Sep 02, 2010 @05:00PM - Free Kayaking on the West River. |
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| Thu Sep 02, 2010 @07:00PM - 09:00PM Ping Pong at the Center. |
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| Fri Sep 03, 2010 Baltimore Summer Antiques Show. |
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