Maryland couples looking for a special date night or moms’ night out can enjoy a outdoor date night movie, Brew at the Zoo, Camp Newseum Nights and more in the month of July.
Check out our top picks for events worth hiring a babysitter for below.
4 Wednesday
Independence Day Fireworks Dinner
Three-hour cruise with views of Baltimore’s Fireworks display. Includes a three-course buffet style dinner, premium open bar, DJ and dance floor, games and more. Ages 21 and older. $114.90. 7pm. Inner Harbor, Baltimore. spiritcruises.com
Ain’t Too Proud—The Life and Times of The Temptations
Select days through July 22. An electrifying new musical about the Temptations featuring signature dance moves and harmonies and their moving story. $59-$159. The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, D.C. 202-467-4600, kennedy-center.org
6 Friday
Bad Art Night
From 6-8pm guests will be encouraged to create their best worst piece of bird art while musical improv group “Bad Karaoke Experience” creates spontaneous songs about the artwork. At 8pm creators will try to sell their art, proceeds will go into a jar and whoever sells theirs for the most will win half the pot. Tacky party food, bad karaoke, and a cash bar. Ages. 21 and older. $5. 6pm. Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Art Center, Solomons. annmariegarden.org
7 Saturday
Jazz Odyssey: The Sun Ra Arkestra
Jazz returns to the Sculpture Garden to pay tribute to the artist Jack Whitten’s deep love jazz. Evening access to the exhibition Odyssey: Jack Whitten Sculpture. Members $35; non-members $50. 5-9pm. The Baltimore Museum of Art. 443-573-1700, artbma.org
Capital Fringe Festival
July 7–30. Curated and commissioned works by emerging and established artist across disciplines. Works range from dance, music, performance, and theater to art. Various venues in the Waterfront SW neighborhood. Check website for shows and locations. capitalfringe.org
10 Tuesday
“Back To The 80s” Murder Mystery
80s themed murder mystery. Food, drinks and more. Ages 21 and over. $22.50. 7pm. Rams Head on Stage, Annapolis. ramsheadonstage.com
11 Wednesday
Who’s Bad: The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience
A tribute to Michael Jackson featuring his famous dance moves and songs. $39.50. 7pm. Rams Head on Stage, Annapolis. ramsheadonstage.com
12 Thursday
Date Night Movie Nights
Watch “Star Wars: the Last Jedi” on the Plaza screen. Rated PG. Bring chairs. Free. 7pm. National Harbor. Nationalharbor.com
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