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Visit Annapolis outlines August area events

View More: http://christaraephotography.pass.us/kegs-and-corksVisit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County (VAAAC) wants to make it easy for individuals to enjoy the many exciting events and activities that will be taking place in Annapolis and Anne Arundel County, Maryland in August 2016. To assist individuals who are making advance plans for business or vacation travel, VAAAC has put together a August 2016 Major Events Calendar. For a more comprehensive overview of events large and small, visit VisitAnnapolis.org.

August

Fiber Options
Monday, August 1 to Saturday, August 6

11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily

Maryland Federation of Art’s Circle Gallery, 18 State Circle, Annapolis

Admission: Free

www.Mdfedart.org   

410-268-4566

National juried exhibition of artwork based in fiber.

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare – Abridged!

Tuesdays, August 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 (and every Tuesday through September 27)

7:30 p.m.

Reynolds Tavern Courtyard, 7 Church Circle, Annapolis

Admission: $30

www.annapolisshakespeare.org 

410-415-3513

It’s Shakespeare like you’ve never experienced it! Come prepared for a lighthearted evening when three talented members of the Annapolis Shakespeare Company team perform lighthearted parodies of the bard’s most well-known plays. Written by Adam Long, Daniel Singer and Jess Winfield. Directed by ASC Artistic Director Sally Boyett.

Wednesday Night Sailboat Races

Wednesdays, August 3-31

First Gun: Approximately 6:10 p.m.

Annapolis Harbor

www.annapolisyc.com

410-263-9279

Grab your favorite dockside seat in America’s Sailing Capital to watch some 150 crews compete in midweek races that involve sailing around several marks in the Bay before heading back to Spa Creek for a finish in front of the Annapolis Yacht Club. For many, the post-race party is the official beginning of the weekend.

Aerial Tours of Wednesday Night Sailboat Races
Wednesdays, August 3 through August 24

Monumental Helicopters, Tipton Airport, 7505 General Aviation Drive, Hangar 84, Ft. Meade, MD 20755

Admission: Visit website

http://monumentalhelicopters.com/baltimore-events-and-annapolis-events/
410-491-4354

Take in the bustle of City Dock and Ego Alley and get a grand view of historic Annapolis and the Wednesday Night Sailboat Races. Catch a “quick look” at Annapolis attractions and the beauty of Chesapeake Bay sailing, while you admire boats, marinas and stunning waterfront estates.

dinnerunderstarsDinner Under the Stars
Wednesdays, August 3 through September 21

6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

West Street, Annapolis

http://www.annapolisarts.org/

410-858-5884

The first block of West Street (from Church Circle to Calvert Street), located in the heart of the Arts District, will be closed to traffic on Wednesday evenings and filled with café tables reminiscent of the open air cafés in France, Spain, and Italy. Live music and special art exhibits will appear all over West Street, adding to the ambiance as you dine beneath a canopy of lights.

Million Dollar Quartet

Thursday-Sunday, August 4-7

Various Times

The Children’s Theatre of Annapolis Complex, 1661 Bay Head Road, Annapolis

Admission: $22.00 – $36.00

www.infinitytheatre.com

443-261-5130

The Tony Award Winning musical is set on December 4, 1956, when an extraordinary twist of fate brought Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley together at Sun Records in Memphis for what would be one of the greatest jam sessions ever. Million Dollar Quartet brings that legendary December night to life with a tale of broken promises, secrets, betrayal and celebrations that is both poignant and funny. Relive the era with an incredible score of rock ‘n’ roll, gospel, R&B and country hits, performed live onstage by world-class actors and musicians. Showcased hit songs include: “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Fever,” “Who Do You Love?,” “Great Balls of Fire,” “Folsom Prison Blues,” and more.

amm dockTides & Tunes Summer Concert Series

Thursdays, August 4-25

7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Annapolis Maritime Museum, 723 Second Street, Eastport, Annapolis

Admission: Free, $10 donation suggested

http://amaritime.org/  

410-295-1040, ext. 4

Enjoy folk, classic rock, soul, psychedelic funk, country, Hawaiian swing, Island music, boogie-woogie, and swing – all on the beach!

Thursday Night with the Stars

Thursdays, August 4-25

6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Admission: Free

Susan Campbell Park, City Dock, Annapolis

410-263-7958

Large and small groups of local musicians perform everything from county to jazz on Thursday evenings. Bring a comfy chair, although chairs are provided. Presented by the Art in Public Places Commission. This month’s lineup includes: MEGA (August 4), One Accord (August 11), an Army Jazz Band (August 18) and Jazz Mosaic (August 25).

The Producers

Thursdays – Sundays, August 4 through September 4

8:30 p.m.

Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre, 143 Compromise Street, Annapolis

Admission: $22

http://www.summergarden.com

410-268-9212

Bialystock and Bloom! Those names should strike hysteria in anyone familiar with Mel Brooks’ classic comedy film. As a stage musical, The Producers once again sets the standard for outrageous humor, following the journey of two very different men who survive an insanely funny adventure to become unlikely friends.

CrabFeast07_6471st Annual Rotary Club of Annapolis Crab Feast
Friday, August 5, rain or shine

5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, 550 Taylor Avenue, Annapolis

Tickets: Adult, $60; Child, $20

www.annapolisrotary.org

410-295-3201

Crustacean lovers feast on the Chesapeake Bay’s bounty at this all-you-can-eat and drink event that is arguably the largest crab feast in the world. Nearly 2,500 individuals are expected to finish off 345 bushels of #1 crabs (that’s nearly 40,000 of the big ones!), 3,400 ears of corn, 100 gallons of crab soup, 1,800 hot dogs, 150 pounds of beef barbeque, and hundreds of gallons of beer and soft drinks. As was the case last year, the local environmental group, Annapolis Green, is working with the Rotary Club of Annapolis to compost the crabs and other food remnants and utensils. It’s anticipated that 20,000 pounds of food waste will be collected. About two months following the feast, the watermelon rinds, corn cobs, brown paper and crab shell bits will have turned into compost used to benefit area gardens. Plastic will be collected as well – moving the event ever closer to its goal of sending nothing to the landfill. Proceeds of the Crab Feast benefit local community and cultural organizations.

Annapolis Towne Centre Free Friday Concerts
Fridays, August 5-26

7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Annapolis Towne Centre at Parole, 1906 Towne Centre Blvd., Annapolis

Www.visitatc.com   

Every Friday night, the area’s best talent will take the stage on Towne Centre Boulevard to deliver a rockin’ performance. Enjoy local music, including classic rock, jazz, 80’s, blues, swing and Motown. Event includes a beer garden hosted by Towne Centre restaurants. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket.

First Sunday Arts Festival
Sunday, August 7 (and every first Sunday through November)

Noon to 5:00 p.m.

First block of West and Calvert Streets, Annapolis

Admission: Free

www.firstsundayarts.com

410-263-4012

Enjoy live entertainment and peruse the work of 100 local and regional artists as you stroll along the first block of West Street and Calvert Street next to Whitmore parking garage. Local restaurants set up outside cafes that are perfect for people watching and an afternoon bite to eat. Free parking for the family-friendly event is available at the state parking garage on the corner of Calvert and Bladen Streets.

Annapolis Tango
Friday, August 12 and every second Friday through September

7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Susan Campbell Park, Annapolis City Dock

Admission: Free

410-263-7958

Watch and join in the dance while the moon rises over the Annapolis Harbor.

American Landscapes

Friday, August 12 to Saturday, September 10

11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily

Maryland Federation of Art’s Circle Gallery, 18 State Circle, Annapolis

Admission: Free

www.Mdfedart.org  

410-268-4566

National juried exhibition of landscape artworks. Reception: August 21. 

Wildlife Conservation & Recreation Day

Saturday, August 13

10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Patuxent National Wildlife Visitor Center/North Tract, 230 Bald Eagle Drive, Laurel, MD

Admission: Free

http://www.fws.gov/refuge/patuxent/ 

301-497-5770

Learn about wildlife conservation and recreational opportunities through habitat exploration, children’s crafts, fishing, archery and firearm demonstrations.

Sundae Sunday
Sunday, August 14

1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Captain Avery Museum, 1418 East West Shady Side Road, Shady Side

Admission: Free; small sundaes $2.50

www.captainaverymuseum.org  

410-867-4486

This summer tradition on the lawn attracts kids of all ages: teenagers playing music and singing on the front porch, families playing croquet and other games on the lawn, artists with easels in the raingarden, couples dangling their toes in the water off the pier, and even folks napping in the shade.

9th Annual C.R.A.B. Regatta

Saturday, August 20

Party, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Eastport Yacht Club, 317 First Street, Annapolis

Admission: Racer entry fee, $55; After Party open to public. Admission, food & drink tickets available at the door

http://boatyardbarandgrill.com/events/crab 

410-336-8880

The Boatyard Regatta benefits Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating (CRAB), a non-profit organization dedicated to making sailing available for people with disabilities. Eastport Yacht Club hosts this fun, no-pressure, feel-good regatta where captains bring families and friends. After a glorious day of sailing on the Bay, contestants and well-wishers enjoy food, libation and rockin’ live music at the huge after-party in Annapolis’s historic Eastport.

Great Frogs Date Night Series
Friday, August 27 and every last Friday of the month through September

6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Great Frogs Winery, 3218 Harness Creek Road, Annapolis

Admission: Early Bird: single/$55; $110/couple. General admission: $60/single, $120/couple. Harness Creek neighbors (walk-ins only, no parking) $55/single, $110/couple

http://www.greatfrogs.com/new-events-2/2016/5/27/date-night-series

410-626-6193

Join Great Frogs Winery for an intimate evening with music, pizza and wine. Patrons are invited to sample Great Frogs’ newest selection of wines before choosing a bottle to share. Guests will also get to choose from among three farm-to-table pizzas. Limited tickets are available. Reservations are recommended.

40th Annual Maryland Renaissance Festival
Weekends and Labor Day, August 27 through October 23

10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

1821 Crownsville Road, Annapolis

www.rennfest.com

800-296-7304

The region’s premier outdoor event and second largest Renaissance Festival in the country is celebrating its 40th season at Revel Grove. Travel back in time as you immerse yourself in the culture of a 16th-century English village, complete with King Henry VIII and his court. The festival includes 200+ entertainers, ten stages, a 3,000 seat jousting arena, 122 craft shops, 48 food and beverage emporiums, games, attractions and 85 acres of complimentary parking. Let merriment abound!

Source: Visit Annapolis

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