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!
And don’t forget to see our weekly list of family events here.
13 Friday
Days of Wine and Roses
Feb. 13-16, 2015. A tasting for two paired with Wockenfuss Chocolates, truffles, and a long stemmed rose. Reservations required. $25. Noon, 2pm and 4pm each day. Linganore Winecellars, Mt. Airy. 301-831-5889, 410-795-6432, linganorewines.com
Photo courtesy The National Aquarium
Annmarie After Hours
Event celebrates the opening of Cosmos: Imagining the Universe. Entertainment, hors d’oeuvres, drinks and more. $5. 6-9pm. Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center, Solomons. 410-326-4640, annmariegarden.org
Broadway in Annapolis: Fiddler on the Roof
Feb. 13-14. Live Arts Maryland’s Broadway in Annapolis production. $17-45. Fri: 7:30pm, Sat: 3 and 8pm. The Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, Annapolis. 410-263-5544, marylandhall.org
14 Saturday
Make My Heart Race Fun Run
Learn about the benefits of heart rate based training, three-mile run, breakfast, prizes and more. Free, registration required. Fleet Feet Severna Park, Severna Park. 8:30am. 410- 544-0975, fleetfeetannapolis.com
Chocolate Lover’s Tea
Finger sandwiches, cakes, teas and more. Ages 18 and up. Price includes gratuity and self-guided tour of the mansion. Reservations and advance payment required. $25-29. 1:30pm. Montpelier Mansion/Historic Site, Laurel. 301-377-7817, [email protected]
Valentine’s Day Truffle-Making & Wine-Tasting
Hand-roll chocolate truffles and enjoy tasting wines from a local vineyard. Registration required. Ages 21 and up. $20-35. 2-4pm. Robinson Nature Center, Columbia. 410-313-0400, howardcountymd.gov/RNCprograms.htm
A Valentine’s Day Heart Health Foundation Benefit Featuring Foreplay
Attend concert to help raise money for free heart health screening and education programs. Ages 21 and up. $38. 8pm. Rams Head On Stage, Annapolis. 410-268-4545, ramsheadonstage.com
Valentine’s Date Night
Live music, photo booth, music, drinks and more. Must be 21 or older. Registration required. $80-100. 8-11pm. National Aquarium, Baltimore. 410-576-3800, aqua.org
15 Sunday
Absolutely Febulous
Feb. 15-28. Savings at hotels, restaurants, museums, attractions and more. Various venues, Baltimore. absolutelyfebulous.com
GumboFest
Charity gumbo cook-off, gumbo tasting, live music and more. Event benefits The Lighthouse Homeless Prevention Support Center. $10-25, kids 6 and under free. 1-4pm. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, Annapolis. 443-569-4209, friendslhs.org
Jazz On Sundays: Quartet 122 and Students
Classical, jazz, Latin, and popular music. $10-15. 3-5pm. Chesapeake Arts Center, Brooklyn Park. 410-636-6597, chesapeakearts.org
16 Monday
Painting the Town
All materials included, no experience necessary. $45. 6pm. Two Rivers Steak and Fish House, Pasadena. 410-360-1919, tworiverssteak.com
17 Tuesday
Tab Benoit
Blues music. $33. Rams Head on Stage, Annapolis. 410-268-4545, ramsheadonstage.com
18 Wednesday
Trivia Night
Charm City trivia every Wednesday night. Free. 8-10pm. Two Rivers Steak and Fish House, Pasadena. 410-360-1919, tworiverssteak.com
19 Thursday
Ladies’ Night Out
Every third Thursday. Visit participating boutiques for refreshments and special offers. Free. 5-7pm. Annapolis Towne Centre at Parole, Annapolis. 410-573-9050, visitatc.com/events/ladies-night-atc-2/
Shooter Jennings
Country music from the son of legends Waylon Jennings and Jessi Colter. $39.50. 8pm. Rams Head on Stage, Annapolis. 410-268-4545, ramsheadonstage.com
Open Mic Night
Local comedians participate in monthly open mic. Free. 8pm. DC Improv, Washington D.C. 202-296-7008, dcimprov.com
