Looking to go on a date night, moms’ night out or get-together with friends in the Maryland, Baltimore and Washington, D.C. area? Check out the following special events 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 Jan. 1-8.
1 Friday
Maryland Park Service First Day Hikes
Hikes at all Maryland state parks. Times and park entrance fees vary. Check website for more information. Various venues. dnr2.maryland.gov/Publiclands/Pages/firstdayhikes.aspx
5K Resolution Race
Annual fundraiser for Southern Maryland Community Network’s mental health programs. Runners and walkers welcome. $30. 9-11am. Southern Maryland Community Network, Prince Frederick. 410-535-4787, somdnetwork.org
NoWhere Men
Music from the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s. $5. 8pm. Chesapeake Beach Resort and Spa, Chesapeake Beach. cbresortspa.ticketleap.com
Ben Redwine Trio
Music from Tom Mitchell, Ben Redwine and John Previti. $10. 8:30-11pm. 49 West Coffeehouse, Annapolis. 49westcoffeehouse.com
Click next below for events Saturday, Jan. 2-Friday, Jan. 8