Looking for something to do in Annapolis this week? Here are a few suggestions for the week of December 5th through December 12th. Can you believe it’s December already? Enjoy yourself!
Come and enjoy a free Christmas concert performed by the U.S. Navy Band on Sunday, December 5th at 3 pm. The celebration, held at the Mary Harrison Center, features music by the Navy Sea Chanters Chorus and the Country Current Country & Bluegrass Band. Doors will open at 2:45 pm. The Mary Harrison Center is at 2950 Chaneyville Road, Owings, MD. The concert will last approximately an hour and a half. Tickets are free for this great musical opportunity!
The Grand Menorah will be lit on Sunday, December 5th. A ceremony will take place at City Dock. The Grand Menorah Lighting celebration runs from 5 to 7 pm. City Dock will be full of hustle and bustle as everyone welcomes the holiday season to Annapolis this year. The Giant Menorah ceremony wouldn’t be complete without dreidles, latkes, or donuts! The event is free and donations for local charities are appreciated.
Learn about and taste the newest, and highly rated, award-winning craft beers on Sunday, December 5th, at Punk’s Backyard Grill. In this class, guests will discuss what makes each beer taste so distinct. “All-Star-Beers†will take place from 5 to 6:30 pm. Punk’s Backyard Grill is located in the Annapolis Mall.
It’s ladies night this Tuesday, December 7th, at Brique, where they host a Girl’s Night Out for those ladies who love sipping wine during a night out on the town with their friends. During Girl’s Night Out, from 5 to 9 pm, ladies can enjoy half off of all appetizers and a complimentary bottle of red or white house wine. Brique focuses on American and French cuisine and has an extensive wine collection at their wine bar. The average entrée cost is between $10-$15. This upscale-chic dining destination offers the freshest seasonal and local ingredients available. Brique is located at 122 N. Commerce Street in historic Centerville, MD.
Join the party at Rams Head Tavern on Tuesday, December 7th at 8 pm for a live performance by jazz vocalist, Jane Monheit. Jane sings sincere and romantic original songs. If you’re busy on Tuesday, go to the Tavern on Friday, December 10th. Comedian, Paula Poundstone, will be putting on a show at 6:30 pm and another at 8:30 pm. Paula’s razor-sharp wit and spontaneity make for a great show! Rams Head Tavern is located at 33 West Street in Annapolis.
The public is invited to participate in this year’s Reindeer Run 5k. The race will be held on Saturday, December 11th and starts at 7 am. If you’re running, or watching, meet at the Edgewater Fitness Center. Race participants will receive a Reindeer Run commemorative gift.
The Lights on the Bay Illumination at Sandy Point State Park will be open all week until January 2nd. Check out the glistening 2-mile drive-through spectacle of holiday lights. The show benefits the Anne Arundel Medical Center and features more than 60 holiday lights displays. Some favorite illuminations include dinosaur lights, the winter fairy tale set, and anything Maryland themed. An entrance fee of $14 is collected before you may enter. Lights on the Bay is open from 5 to 10 pm nightly.
Visiting Santa in his home at the Inner Harbor has been a tradition for local families for years. Kids of all ages are welcome to visit Santa and tell him all of their holiday wishes at the Harborplace Amphitheater. Photos will be taken and available for purchase. Santa will be at the Amphitheater Monday through Saturday from 11 am to 7 pm, and on Sundays and Christmas Eve from 11 am to 6 pm. The Harborplace Amphitheater is located in Baltimore, MD. Santa will be at the harbor all week and continuing through the rest of the holiday season.
The Giving Tree at Greater South River Animal Hospital will be providing an opportunity to give back to the community this holiday season. The Animal Hospital will have a decorated tree with a “wish list†of items that local shelters are in desperate need of. You may select an item to donate to a shelter from the wish list. On Christmas Eve, the collected gifts will be delivered to the local animal shelters. You will receive a nice Christmas as a keepsake for participating in the event. The Giving Tree is located at 125 Mayo Road in Edgewater, MD. You may visit the tree now through Christmas Eve.
The Seuss Sculpture Garden, and many other cool holiday shows, open at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center this week! The Seuss Sculpture Garden features 5 of the most beloved Dr. Seuss characters immortalized in bronze. The 4 to 6 foot statues are on display throughout the lush and beautiful indoor atrium. The exhibit, showcasing The Cat in the Hat, The Grinch, Sam I Am, Yertle the Turtle, and Lorax, has been traveling the world since 1997 and is currently at the atrium. Admission is free for the Seuss Sculpture Garden. The atrium will come to life at 6 pm as the Tree Lighting Show takes place! The delightful show lights up, plays music, and includes a dramatic fountain water show. If you’re in the atrium at just the right time, around 6:15 and 9:15 pm, you’ll think you’re seeing snow… Even though it’s always 72 degrees inside the atrium, a delightful indoor flurry occurs twice each night. Go to the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center located at 201 Waterfront Street in National Harbor, MD and see their beautiful holiday showcase this week, open now and continuing for the rest of the holiday season. The show opens at 8:30 am and continues until 9:30 pm.
Have a great week in Annapolis!
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