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 May 8-15.
8 Friday
Schumann, Sibelius and Neruda Songs
May 8-9. José-Luis Novo as conductor with Kelley O’Connor, mezzo soprano, performing. $10-60. 8pm. Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, Annapolis. annapolissymphony.org
Dan Navarro
Singer-songwriter. $30. 8pm. Stoltz Listening Room, Easton. 410-822-0345, avalontheatre.com
9 Saturday
Black is the New Green’s 4th Annual Eco-Hustle
Race around Baltimore City to take part in activities and challenges then enjoy an after-party and awards ceremony. Registration required. $10-15. 9am-2pm. Baltimore Community ToolBank, Baltimore. bthenewgreen.com
Wine in the Woods 5K
Family-friendly race course is appropriate for all levels of experience, including first-timers. Awards go to the top male and female runners. $20-30. 9am-1pm. Centennial Park, Ellicott City. 410-313-1697, wineinthewoods.com
Music in the Woods
Festival with diverse local bands and solo musicians. Free. 10am-4pm. Oregon Ridge Nature Center, Cockeysville. 410-887-1815, oregonridgenaturecenter.org
Bethesda Fine Arts Festival
May 9-10. Fine art, live entertainment and restaurants. Free. Sat., 10am-6pm; Sun., 10am-5pm. Woodmont Triangle, Bethesda. bethesda.org/bethesda/bethesda-fine-arts-festival
Calvert Arts Festival
Shop from local juried artisans and enjoy food, live entertainment, children’s crafts, raffles, wine tasting and more. Free admission. 11am-6pm. All Saints Parish, Sunderland. facebook.com/pages/Calvert-Arts-Festival/339889053147.
People and Pups Hike
Leashed dogs and owners can hike with a park naturalist. All dogs must be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older. Registration required. Free. 10-11:30am. Watkins Nature Center, Upper Marlboro. 301-218-6702, pgparks.com/Things_To_Do/Nature/Watkins_Nature_Center.htm
Ride for the Rivers
Challenging ride through southern Anne Arundel County and northern Calvert County. Nine-mile in-course time trial or 40-mile ride. Post-ride celebration and family fun zone, 11am-3pm. $50. 8am. The Carrie Weedon Science Center, Galesville. westrhoderiverkeeper.org/index.php/calendar/rfrmenu.html
Maritime Republic Of Eastport’s 15th Annual .05K Bridge Run
Described as the “least challenging athletic event ever conceived.” $20 for runners, free for spectators. Noon-2pm. Fleet Feet Sports, Annapolis. themre.org
Cambridge Beer Festival
Brews from regional breweries. Admission includes a small beer tasting glass and. Food and live music. $25. 1-6pm. The High Spot, Cambridge. facebook.com/CambridgeBeerFest.
Mother’s Day Tea at Montpelier
Afternoon tea at Montpelier and self-guided tour. Reservations required. Ages 18 and up. $25-29. 1:30pm. Montpelier Mansion/Historic Site, Laurel. 301-377-7817, pgparks.com/page64436.aspx
Mother’s Day Tea at Mount Clare
Tour Mount Clare Museum House, then enjoy a tea with finger sandwiches and baked goods. Reservations required. $15. 2pm. Mount Clare Museum House, Baltimore. 410-752-2462, x 209, [email protected], mountclare.org.
William Paca Garden Plant Sale
May 9-10. More than 300 varieties of perennials, annuals, vegetables, herbs and more. Sat., 10am-4pm; Sun., noon-4pm. Free. William Paca House and Garden, Annapolis. 410-267-7619, annapolis.org.
Here Come the Mummies
Experience what’s been called “Terrifying Funk From Beyond the Grave.” $45. 8:30pm. Rams Head on Stage, Annapolis. 410-268-4545, ramsheadonstage.com
10 Sunday
Mother’s Day Brunch Sailing Cruise
Three-hour cruise including one free bloody mary or mimosa and food. Reservations required. $48-88. 10am-1pm. Annapolis Marriott Waterfront Hotel, Annapolis. 410-263-7837, schoonerwoodwind.com
Mother’s Day Canoe Tour & Gourmet Lunch
Discover wildlife in the marsh and enjoy a picnic lunch at historic Mt Calvert. Ages 16 and up. Reservations required. $30. 11am-3pm. Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary, Lothian. 410-741-9330, [email protected], jugbay.org
Mother’s Day Brunch Cruise
Live entertainment, drinks and more. Reservations required. $36-58. 11:30am-2pm. The Black-Eyed Susan, Baltimore. 410-342-6960, baltimorepaddlewheel.com
Spirit of Baltimore Mother’s Day Cruise
Buffet, dancing and more. Reservations required. $40.95-54.90. Check website or call for times. Inner Harbor, Baltimore. 866-312-2469, spiritcruises.com
Guitarist Walter Parks
Walter Parks is the longtime guitarist and sideman to Woodstock legend Richie Havens and leader of Florida’s Swamp Cabbage. $20. 7pm. Stoltz Listening Room, Easton. 410-822-7299, avalonfoundation.org
11 Monday
Pawject Runway
The hippiest fashion show in town on two or four legs. Fashion show, drinks, food and more. Registration required. $65. 6pm. Royal Farms Arena, Baltimore. baltimoreanimalshelter.org
12 Tuesday
Adult Book Club
Discuss “The Language of Flowers” by Vanessa Diffenbaugh. Free. 7-8:30pm. Crofton Community Library, Crofton. 301-261-3909, aacpl.net/location/crofton
13 Wednesday
Heavy Seas Beer Release Party
Event celebrates the release of Bluebeard’s Breakfast beer. Beer and coffee samples and more. Free. 3-9pm. Heavy Seas Brewing Company, Halethorpe. 410-247-7822, hsbeer.com
14 Thursday
ZooFari
Fundraiser at the National Zoo features food, wines, celebrity chefs and more. $160-200. 6:30-9:30pm. The National Zoo, Washington, D.C. 202-633-4888, nationalzoo.si.edu
15 Friday
Gilbert Gottfried
May 15-17. Comedian known for his legendary voice. $22. Show times vary. DC Improv, Washington D.C. 202-296-7008, dcimprov.com
Beginnings: A Tribute to the Music of Chicago
Tribute band to the music of Chicago. Ages 21 and over. $30. 8pm. Rams Head on Stage, Annapolis. 410-268-4545, ramsheadonstage.com
