Maryland couples looking for a special date night or moms’ night out can enjoy a live performance, a special Valentines date and more in the month of February.
Check out our top picks for events worth hiring a babysitter for below.
1 Thursday
Red Velvet with Chesapeake Shakespeare Company
Join cast members of Chesapeake Shakespeare Company as they present scenes from Red Velvet. The play takes a look at the portrayal of Othello by African American actor Ira Aldridge in 1833. Free. 6:30-7:15pm. The Walters Art Museum, Baltimore. 410-947-9000, thewalters.org
Blithe Spirit
Select days through Feb 24. A comedy based on the fussy, cantankerous novelist Charles Condomine, remarried, but haunted by the ghost of his first wife. $30-65. 8pm. Annapolis Shakespeare Company. 410-280-1733, annapolisshakespeare.org
2 Friday
For the Love of your Family
Choose your design and create a wood sign. All supplies and instruction are included. Ages 21 and older. $40. 6-8pm. The BayFront Village Home Gallery, Edgewater. facebook.com/events/164739950920565
Paul Reed Smith Band
The Paul Reed Smith Band will perform. $25. 8-9:30pm. Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, Annapolis. 410-263-5544, marylandhall.org
3 Saturday
Saturday Wine Tasting
Themed wine tasting. Free. 11am-4pm. Wine Cellars of Annapolis. 410-216-9080, winecellarsofannapolis.com
Expecto Bar Crawl
Themed drink specials, no cover at participating locations, exclusive souvenir cup, lanyard house sorting and more. $25-35. 3-9pm. Various locations, Baltimore. facebook.com/events/385615455191093
4 Sunday
Virtual Game Day 5K Run and Walk
5k run or walk for all running levels on Superbowl Sunday. During registration, select the football team you want to represent on the run or walk. $45. 8-11am. Fleet Sports, Annapolis. Fleetfeetannapolis.com
8 Thursday
Tavern Night Benefit: Colonial Romance
Wine and a Chesapeake-inspired buffet from Zeffert & Gold Catering. Discover romantic traditions during the colonial period, including courtship rituals, poetry and music. Please register. 6-8pm. $125; $225 per couple. Historic Londontown, Edgewater. 410-222-1919, hostoriclondontown.org
9 Friday
Sip & Shine: An After-Hours Experience
After-hours experience including a scavenger hunt, make and take workshop, wine and snacks. Make your very own mosaic magnet. $35. 6-9pm.. American Visionary Art Museum, Baltimore. 410-244-1900, AVAM.org
Couples Date Night—Cheese and Wine
Join American Cheese Society Certified Cheese Professional Mia Jones as she pairs cheese and chocolate. Registration required. $25. 6:30-8pm. Whole Foods Market, Annapolis. 410-573-1800, wholefoodsmarket.com
A Valentine’s Sip & Print
Make your own original Valentine’s cards with guided paint instruction. Bring your own beverages and snacks to enjoy during the workshop. Ages 21 and older. $55. 6:30-8:30pm. Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, Annapolis. 410-263-5544, marylandhall.org
The Capitol Steps
This comedy group began as a group of Senate staffers who set out to satirize the very people and places that employed them. $30. 7pm. Rams Head on Stage, Annapolis. 410-268-4545, ramsheadonstage.com
10 Saturday
Chocolate Lovers’ Tea
Quality tea fare and loose leaf tea, featuring chocolate. Also visit the exhibit Civil War Soldiers: Discovering the Men of the 25th United States Colored Troops. Reservations required by Feb. 7. $30. 11am. Montpelier Mansion/Historic, Laurel. 301-377-7817, Pgparks.com
Valentine’s Day Truffle Making & Wine Tasting
Learn the art of hand-rolling your own chocolate truffles while learning about the plant from which chocolate is made. Enjoy tastings from local winery, Linganore Vineyards. Ages 21 and older. $27. 1-3pm. Robinson Nature Center, Columbia. facebook.com/events/2055179901404290
Jeff Dunham
Record-breaking, comedy superstar, Jeff Dunham, will perform with his cast of characters. $54.50. 5pm. Royal Farms Arena, Baltimore. royalfarmsarena.com
Baltimore Heart Ball
Elegant, black-tie celebration bringing together more than 500 of Maryland’s most prominent physicians, corporate, health care, and community leaders. Featuring dinner, dancing, entertainment, and live and silent auctions. $500. 6-10pm. Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel. ahabaltimore.ejoinme.org/MyEvents/20172018BaltimoreHeartBall/tabid/858940/Default.aspx
11 Sunday
Gumbofest
A Charity Gumbo Cook-Off open to Professional Chefs. $25; $30 at the door; $10 ages 10 and under. 1-3pm. Double Tree Hilton, Annapolis. friendslhs.org/gumbofest
Take a Chance on Love
Take a chance and celebrate Valentine’s Day with a concert of the greatest love songs and arias from renowned operas and popular music. Ages 21 and older. $45; students $25. 3pm. Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, Annapolis. 410-263-5544, marylandhall.org
“You’re Funny, But You Don’t Look Jewish”
Italian, Indian, African American and Vietnamese American Jewish comedians share the stage and their own experiences.. $35; $45 at the door. 5-8pm. Temple Beth Shalom, Arnold. alephbet.org 410-263-9044
13 Tuesday
Cooking Creations with Chef Jill Siena
Enjoy tastings while the chef demos recipes utilizing unique ingredients as well as copies of all recipes. $35. 6-8pm. The Spice and Tea Exchange, Annapolis. 410-280-2088, spiceandtea.com/annapolis
14 Wednesday
Lips, Locks, and Body Language
Deceptive analysis expert will help you become fluent in body language. Learn how to spot hidden emotions in facial expressions and how to tell if someone’s body language is open or closed, and why it’s important to read. Complimentary cocktail, sweet treats, have your lip print analyzed and more. Ages 18 and older. $35. 6pm. The International Spy Museum, Washington D.C. 202-393-7798, spymuseum.org
Valentine’s Day – “Love Shucks”
Come out and shuck a few oysters with your significant other. Check website for pricing. 11am. Lee’s Pint & Shell, Baltimore. 410-327-2883, leespintandshell.com
15 Thursday
Ladies Night Out
Enjoy great deals and lite bites while you shop. Prices vary. 6-8pm. Annapolis Towne Center. facebook.com/events/136118363719692
Starry and Mai Tais
Share a specialty drink with friends, eat a delightful dinner, then adjourn to the Fern Rooms for an engaging program.
Ages 21 and older. $45. 6:30pm. Irvine Nature Center, Owings Mills. 443-738-9220, explorenature.org
16 Friday
Disgraced
Select days Feb.16–March 18. Set in a spacious apartment on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, this play explores the inner passions and beliefs of five Americans from different cultures. $23-38. Check website for showtimes. Compass Rose Theatre, Annapolis. 410-980-6662, Compassrosetheatre.com
An Evening You Will Forget for the Rest of Your Life
Multi award-winning comedy legends Steve Martin and Martin Short are set to reunite on stage with the Steep Canyon Rangers and Jeff Babko. $135-235. 8pm. The Modell Lyric, Baltimore. 410-900-1150, modell-lyric.com
24 Saturday
Cupid’s Curse Tap Takeover
Unveiling of the secret recipe brews western shore breweries have been preparing just for the Month of February across the state. 1-6pm. Chesapeake Brewing Company, Annapolis. facebook.com/events/558142024519777
Saturday Night Out
Baltimore Improv group performs live inspired by outer space oddities. After, take a guided night hike under winter constellations and warm up with a cozy planetarium show, and gourmet s’more bar and hot cider. Please register. Ages 21 and older. $35. 8-10pm. Robinson Nature Center, Columbia. 410-313-0400, howardcountymd.gov/Robinson
25 Sunday
Annapolis Restaurant Week
Feb. 25-March 3. Over 40 participating restaurants featuring specials and unique dishes. Plenty of parking downtown and some restaurants are offering free parking vouchers. downtownannapolispartnership.org/participating-restaurants
