Maryland couples looking for a special date night can enjoy the Maryland Film Fest, Dinner Under the Stars, a live show and other special events in the month of May.
Wednesday 3
Zoo Paint Night
Guided paint instruction. One drink included with each admission. Ages 15 and older. Registration required. $45. 5:30-8pm. Maryland Zoo, Baltimore. Marylandzoo.org
Maryland Film Fest
May 3-7. Film and video from all over the world. Celebrity guest hosts. Check website for hours and prices. Various venues, downtown Baltimore. 410-752-8083, md-filmfest.com
Thursday 4
Tudor Nights: Juleps & Jodhpurs
Learn about the builder of Tudor Place and his quest to breed and bet on the fastest horses in town. Drinks and appetizers provided. $15. 6:30-8:30pm. Tudor Place, Washington, D.C. 202-965-0400, tudorplace.org
Friday 5
Hot Club of Baltimore
The Hot Club of Baltimore performs a gypsy swing inspired by the legendary French guitarist Django Reinhardt. $25. 8pm. Montpelier Arts Center, Laurel. 301-377-7800, arts.pgparks.com/page69606.aspx
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo
Make Mexican food including salsa, tilapia and more. $85 per couple. 6:30-8:30pm. Whole Foods Market, Annapolis. 410-573-1800, wholefoodsmarket.com
Cinco De Mayo
Dinner, drinks, auction, pinata pull and more. $35. 7:30pm. Herrington on the Bay, North Beach. Dealepta.org
Myths, Tzars, and Musical Giants
May 5-6. Hear live the last symphonies that Prokofiev wrote and Brahms’s Violin Concerto. $10-60. 8pm. Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, Annapolis. Annapolissymphony.org
Saturday 6
Comedy Night: I Can’t Stop Laughing
Comedian SKIBA and Friends performs. Ages 21 and older. $15. 8pm. Publick Playhouse, Cheverly. 301-277-1710, arts.pgparks.com/page69476.aspx
Sounds of Summer Weekend
May 6-7. Live music, dancing, drinks and more. Free. 1pm. Linganore Winecellars, Mt Airy. 301-831-5889, linganorewines.com
Broccoli City Festival
Live music, fitness, vendors, cash bar, food and more. $69. Noon-10pm. Gateway DC Pavilion, Washington, D.C. bcfestival.com
Derby Day Event
Appetizers, drinks and live showing of the Kentucky Derby. Live and silent auctions, betting and more. $150. 4:30-9:30pm. Maryland Therapeutic Riding, Crownsville. 410-456-5506, MTRinc.org
Pawject Runway
Drinks, heavy hors d’oeuvres, a cuddle corner and selfie station with four-legged super models, and live and silent auctions. Proceeds benefit BARCS. $25-75. 6-10pm. Royal Farms Arena, Baltimore. Baltimoreanimalshelter.org
Saturday 13
Dalla Terra Portfolio
Saturdays weekly. Taste affordable quality wines from Italy’s finest producers. Free. 11am-4pm. Wine Cellars of Annapolis. 410-216-9080, winecellarsofannapolis.com
Hollywood Bluegrass Festival
Featured artists and local favorites. Raffles, silent auction and more. $20. Noon-8pm. St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds, Leonardtown. hvrs.org
Who’s Live Anyway
Ninety minutes of improvised comedy and song based on audience suggestions. Cast members include Ryan Stiles, Greg Proops, Jeff B. Davis and Joel Murray. $26-46. 8pm. The Lyric, Baltimore. 410-900-1150, modell-lyric.com
More events May 18-31
