Hopefully by now you’ve got all your back-to-school shopping out of the way, as Maryland’s annual tax free week has sadly come to an end. Summer itself isn’t officially over until September 22 and school doesn’t start until after Labor Day, but you know fall will be here soon when the Maryland Renaissance Festival starts back up for the season.
That’s what we’re currently the most excited for This Week in Annapolis: Ren Fest’s Revel Grove will be open for business once again starting this weekend and continuing nine weekends through Oct. 21. It’s been about a year since King Henry VIII and his court have been seen wandering the streets of Crownsville, but they’ll be back here on their royal steeds in just a few short days.
Without further ado, here are the special events, recurring events and performers that will be in Annapolis the week of Aug. 20 – 26.
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Maryland Renaissance Festival — Aug. 25 – Oct. 21
The Maryland Renaissance Festival is back for its 41st season! 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. Hang out with King Henry and his court in the 16th-century English village, Revel Grove and let merriment abound.
Annapolis Color Run — Aug. 26
It’s back and better than ever. The Annapolis Color Run starts just off West Street at MTPA Maryland Theatre for the Performing Arts field behind the The Westin Annapolis.
Join hundreds as the run about 3 miles through the neighborhoods around the Annapolis Arts District getting sprayed with color as you run through the different color stations along the route.
Who’s at Rams Head?
Monday, 8/20: Justin Hayward All the Way in Concert
Tuesday, 8/21: Jean-Luc Ponty & The Atlantic Years Band
Michael Bolton at Maryland Hall
Wednesday, 8/22: Jean-Luc Ponty & The Atlantic Years Band
Thursday, 8/23: Suede
Friday, 8/24: Dave Koz & Friends Summer Horns Tour at Maryland Hall
Comedian Basile
Saturday, 8/25: Trouble Funk
Sunday, 8/26: A Night of Neo Soul Featuring Da’Neilia
More information and details about these shows can be found here.
Recurring Events
Dinner Under the Stars – Aug. 22, 6 – 10 p.m.
This summer, the Inner West Street Association is hosting a romantic evening event for families and friends under the stars. Spend a Wednesday night dining, dancing and listening to live bands in the middle of the street from 6pm to 10pm on the first block of West Street off Church Circle. Participating restaurants will give you a wide choice of international and hometown flavors.
ArchiTrex Architecture Tour – Aug. 25, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
The historic district of Annapolis can be considered a museum without walls. Wander through this ancient city and admire the treasure trove of architecture and preservation. Learn about the city’s most notable and celebrated examples of 17th and 18th Century architecture with ArchiTrex. Developed and led by local architects and artists.
Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Celebration- African American Experience Tour — Aug. 26, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Colonial Tours of Annapolis is offering its new “African American Experience in Annapolis” walking tour every Sunday. Discover what life was like for all classes of African Americans in Annapolis, Anne Arundel County and Maryland from the colony’s founding in 1632 until the present day. The tour also shares Annapolis links to Frederick Douglass.
Exterior stops along the two-hour tour include: Banneker-Douglass Museum, Maynard Burgess House, William Butler House, Historic Annapolis Museum, Kunta Kinte Memorial and story wall, sites along Fleet and East Streets, Chase-Lloyd House, Hammond-Harwood House and the Thurgood Marshall Memorial.
Tours are offered Thursdays Fridays and Saturdays throughout the Summer. Check out the website for more information and to buy your ticket. http://www.colonialtoursannapolis.com
Sunday Outdoor Free Movies in the Garden – Aug. 26, 8:30 – 10:30 p.m.
First of all, who doesn’t love a Free Movie Screening? Add the fact that it is outside under the beautiful Annapolis sky, and you automatically have a family friendly, romantic, relaxed Sunday evening!
Every Sunday Night our Beer Garden becomes your Neighborhood Outdoor Movie Theatre with Free Classic Movie Screenings. All screenings are free and open to the public. Because all of our screenings begin at dusk, the start time may vary throughout the season.
Each Sunday we also feature a great Happy Hour from 3-7pm; come early and enjoy special features, and as the sun fades and movie starts, food and beverage service continues throughout the screening.
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