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 Oct. 28-Nov. 6.
28 Wednesday
Irish History Dinner
Learn about the real Brian Boru and enjoy a three-course Irish dinner. Reservations required. $25. 3-5pm. Brian Boru Pub, Severna Park. 410-975-2678, brianborupub.com
Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band
Performance from former Beatle, Grammy Award-winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Ringo Starr. $48.50-250.50. 7:30pm. Modell Performing Arts Center at the Lyric, Baltimore. lyricoperahouse.com, ticketmaster.com
30 Friday
Sultana Projects Downrigging Weekend Tall Ship and Wooden Boat Festival
Oct. 30-Nov. 1. Tall ship tours, live music, fireworks and more. Fri., 3-9:30pm; Sat., 9am-9pm; Sun., 8am-4:30pm. Chestertown Waterfront, Chestertown. sultanaeducation.org
Free Fall Halloween Celebration
Lantern-making workshop, museum admission and movie showing of “The Goonies,” rated PG. Free. 4-7pm. American Visionary Arts Museum, Baltimore. 410-244-1900, avam.org
Eastport Oyster Boys
A mix of musical styles including island rhythms, folk, swing and rock and roll. $20. 8-10pm. Stoltz Listening Room, Easton. 410-822-7299, avalonfoundation.org
Click next below for events Saturday, Oct. 31-Friday, Nov. 6