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 February 27-March 5.
27 Friday
The Importance of Being Earnest
Feb. 27-March. 22. Comedy written by Oscar Wilde. $19-48. Show times vary. Chesapeake Shakespeare Company, Baltimore. 410-244-8570, chesapeakeshakespeare.com
In Vino Veritas
Feb. 27-28. Wine tastings, food and wine workshops and more. $30-100. Fri., 6-9pm; Sat., 1-5pm. St. John’s College, Annapolis. 410-626-2530, invinoveritasannapolis.com
Queen of Hearts Casino Night
Fundraiser with dancing, casino games and more. $25. 7pm. Herrington Harbour South, Friendship. wherevent.com/detail/Southern-Alumni-Scholarship-Queen-of-Hearts-Casino-Night
Dinnerstein, Ravel and A Hero’s Life
Feb. 27-28. Music from the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra. $10-60. 8pm. The Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, Annapolis. 410-263-5544, marylandhall.org
28 Saturday
Maryland Home and Garden Show
Feb. 28-March 1. Home improvement exhibits, a craft show and free seminars. $3-12. Sat., 10am-9pm; Sun., 10am-6pm. Maryland State Fairgrounds, Timonium. 410-863-1180, mdhomeandgarden.com
Rooting DC 2015
All-day gardening forum focused on growing a healthier food system. Free, donations suggested. 9am-4:30pm. Wilson High School, Washington, D.C. rootingdc.org
Highland Tea
Tea celebrates Darnall’s Chance’s Scottish heritage. Reservations required. $23-28. 2pm. Darnall’s Chance House Museum, Upper Marlboro. 301-952-8010, history.pgparks.com/sites_and_museums/Darnall_s_Chance_House_Museum.htm
Uncork’d Art – Just For Fun Class
Painting session includes free glass of wine and art supplies. Ages 21 and up. $40-50. Chesapeake Arts Center, Brooklyn Park. chesapeakearts.org
Sip & Shop
After-hours shopping event. Ends at 8pm. Various stores along Maryland Avenue and State Circle, Annapolis. mdave.com
1 Sunday
Maryland My Maryland
March 1-10. Art portraying the beauty of the state. McBride Gallery and Lowe and Taylor House of Delegates, Annapolis. 410-267-7077, mcbridegallery.com
Maryland Wine Passport Experience
Self-guided trip through Maryland wine trails. $25. Noon-5pm. Check website or call for specific locations. 410-252-9463, marylandwine.org
Annapolis St Patrick’s Parade Fundraiser
Irish singers and Irish dancers, giveaways, auction items and more. Free, donations encouraged. 2-4:30pm. Galway Bay Irish Pub, Annapolis. 410-263-8333, galwaybaymd.com
4th Annual Rye’s Up Against Cystic Fibrosis Charitable Gala
Drink samples, live music, food and more. Pre-registration required. $65. 6-9pm. B&O American Brasserie, Baltimore. bmorebarguild.com, missiontix.com/events/product/28981/4th-annual-baltimore-bartenders-guild-quotryes-up-againstcystic-fibrosisquot-charitable-gala
2 Monday
2nd Annual West County Restaurant Week
March 2-8. Two-course fixed-price lunches and three-course fix-priced dinners. 410-672-3422, westcountychamber.org
3 Tuesday
Chicago
March 3-8. Award-winning musical. $25-110. Show times vary. The Hippodrome Theatre, Baltimore. 800-982-2787, france-merrickpac.com
5 Thursday
Launching Barren Island Oysters
Timothy Devine, owner of Barren Island Oysters, talks about his journey from New York photographer to oyster aquaculturist. $10. 7-8:30pm. Annapolis Maritime Museum, Annapolis. 410-295-0104, amaritime.org
