Maryland couples looking for a special date night can watch a live concert, enjoy a fireworks cruise, participate in a puppy happy hour and other special events in the month of July.
Check out our top picks for events worth hiring a babysitter for below.
1 Saturday
‘Godspell’
Select days July 1-30. Adaption of the classic musical based on a television sketch comedy where Jesus Christ is the host, in spite of the protest of the network. $24-38. Check website for showtimes. Infinity Theatre, Annapolis. 877-501-8499, infinitytheatre.com
4 Tuesday
Independence Day Fireworks Dinner
3-hour cruise with views of Baltimore’s Fireworks show. Three-course buffet style dinner, premium open bar included with ticket, DJ and dance floor, games and more. Ages 21 and older. $114.90. 7pm. Inner Harbor, Baltimore. Spiritcruises.com
6 Thursday
‘Invictus’
Watch “Invictus” on the Plaza screen. Date night movie. Bring chairs. Free. 7pm. National Harbor. Nationalharbor.com
Yappy Hour! Vodka, Pups, & Cookies
Vodka, dog treats, raffles, wine grab and more. Benefits Baltimore Humane Society. Free; drinks additional cost. 6-8:30pm. Hunt Valley Towne Centre. [email protected], bmorehumane.org
9 Friday
Bring It Live
Fierce, original, high-octane performances. $32-50. 7pm. The Lyric, Baltimore. 410-900-1150, modell-lyric.com
Idina Menzel
Tony award winning Idina Menzel performs. $76-95. 8-10:30pm. The Theatre at MGM National Harbor. visitprincegeorgescounty.com/event/idina-menzel-mgm
14 Friday
‘Nana’s Naughty Knickers’
Select days, July 14-30. Play based on the book by Katherine DiSavino. What Bridget saw as an opportunity to stay with her Nana in New York turns into an experience she’ll never forget. $22. 8-10:30pm. Bowie Community Theatre. 301-805-0219, bctheatre.com
15 Saturday
Paddlepalooza
3-mile paddle through waters of Cabin Creek, Kent Narrows and Marshy Creek. Entertainment, food and beer at the after party. $70. 8am. Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center, Grasonville. 410-827-6694, bayrestoration.org
Wine, Music and Art Festival
July 15-16. Wine, art, music, dancing, open air market and more. $25. 10am-6pm. Linganore Winecellars, Mt Airy. 301-831-5889, linganorewines.com
#IMomSoHard
Comedy Duo Kristin and Jen, from #IMOMSOHARD perform. $35-46. 7pm. The Lyric, Baltimore. 410-900-1150, modell-lyric.com
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