Looking for some fun things to do, or activities for a date night, moms’ night out or get-together with friends? Check out the following special events in the Maryland and Washington, D.C., area that are worth your time — and the effort to get to there! Read ahead for some of the best events happening during the week of April 10-April 17.
10 Friday
Greater Tuna
April 10-May 9. Comedy about the folks of the fictitious town of Tuna, Texas. $35 Show times vary. Compass Rose Theater, Annapolis. 410-980-6662, compassrosetheater.org
Flyin West
April 10-26. The story of African-American female pioneers. $10-20. Show times vary. Bowie Community Theatre, Bowie. 301-805-0219, bctheatre.com/shows.html
Baltimore Tattoo Arts Convention
April 10-12. See tattoo art, get your own tattoo and more. $20-40. Fri., 2pm-midnight; Sat., 11am-midnight Sun., 11am-8pm. Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore. 215-423-4780, facebook.com/baltimoretattooartsconvention
Baltimore Orioles Home Opener
The O’s take on the Blue Jays. $18-95. 3pm. Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore. 410-685-9800, baltimore.orioles.mlb.com/index.jsp?c_id=bal
Navy Men’s Glee Club Concert
Performance from the Men’s Glee Club. $19. 7:30pm. U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis. 410-293-8497, navyperforms.showare.com
Gloria!
April 10-11. Final performances of the Annapolis Chorale’s season. Fri., 7:30pm; Sat., 8pm. Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, Annapolis. 410-263-5544, marylandhall.org/Gloria
11 Saturday
Anne Arundel County Fair Flea Market Series
New and used items for sale, including household goods, toys, garden equipment, computers, electronics and more. Free. 8am-2pm. Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds, Crownsville. aacountyfair.org.
St. Charles Running Festival
Three different race events, kids’ activities and Southern Maryland Blue Crabs Baseball Fun Fest to benefit local charities. $10-45 to race; Fun Fest free. 8:30am. Regency Furniture Stadium, Waldorf. stcharlesrunfest.com.
My Lady’s Manor Steeplechase Races
Event includes four steeplechase races, live bluegrass music, food vendors and more. Free admission; parking passes $40-150. 10am. Jarrettsville Pike (MD 146) at Pocock Road, Monkton. 410-557-9570, manorraces.com
Bacon and Bourbon Festival
Bacon, bourbon tasting and craft cocktails. 10am-10pm. Kooper’s, Jacksonville. koopersjacksonville.com
The Art & Magic of the Tarot
Author and tarologist Michael M. Hughes leads hands-on Tarot workshop. $60-75. 10am-2pm. American Visionary Arts Museum, Baltimore. 410-244-1900, avam.org
Heavy Seas Island Jam
Live music, beer, food vendors and more. $29-35, children 4 and under free. 1-7pm. Rash Field, Inner Harbor, Baltimore. hsislandjam.com
Spring Bonnet Tea
Tea, sweets and a tour of the mansion. Ages 18 and up. $25-29. 1:30pm. Montpelier Mansion/Historic Site, Laurel. 301-377-7817, history.pgparks.com/sites_and_museums/Montpelier_Mansion.htm
National Tartan Day Tea
Scottish-themed tea to celebrate National Tartan Day. Participants who wear their clans’ tartan (or any plaid) will be entered into a drawing to win Scottish-themed prizes. Ages 18 and older. Registration required. $23-28. 2-3pm. Darnall’s Chance House Museum, Upper Marlboro. 301-952-8010, history.pgparks.com/sites_and_museums/Darnall_s_Chance_House_Museum.htm
Flaps N Taps: A Penguin Bar Waddle
Bar crawl to benefit the Maryland Zoo. $35-45. 3-6pm. Power Plant Live, Baltimore. 410-396-7102, marylandzoo.org
Rock and Roast 2015
Music, oysters, raffles and more. Fundraiser for Box of Rain. Registration required. $75-100. 6pm. Metropolitan Kitchen & Lounge, Annapolis. 410-280-5160, boxofrain.org
Bob Dylan
Dylan sings songs recorded by Frank Sinatra. $65-145. 8pm. Modell Performing Arts Center at the Lyric, Baltimore. 410-685-5086, lyricoperahouse.com, ticketmaster.com
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