Monumental events occur this week, namely, Navy’s birthday. Of course, Green Drinks, boat shows volunteer opportunities, parades, and live music all happen this week too. Peruse below and plan your week!
Annapolis Entertainment
Perhaps the single most significant and well-known aspect of the city, the United States Naval Academy, turns another year older on October 11. As such an integral part of the city, it’s only natural to offer our many thanks to USNA with birthday celebrations that span several days. On Wednesday, watch the USNA dress parade at Warden Field, where Mayor Josh Cohen, Governor Martin O’Malley, and Mark Ferguson of Naval Operations will speak. The Navy band will play, the USNA Drum & Bugle Corps will perform, and the pipe and drum corps will also perform. Get to the celebration through Gate 1 or 3. Make sure you bring a photo ID. Everything is free. Later on Wednesday, at 6:30, there is a worship service at the Navy chapel for free. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday all host specials on Main Street and some other streets downtown. There are specials on artwork at Annapolis Collection Gallery, blueberry pancakes at Metropolitan, martinis at 49 West, and plenty other food and merchandise specials to be explored. Sport your Navy apparel and support the heart of the city. 
Who doesn’t love a little nautical competition mixed with good friends, a bustling city, and October weather? The city of Annapolis certainly loves the idea. This week marks the end of the boat shows at City Dock. The show ends on Monday but picks up again on Thursday, October 11, and runs to Sunday, October 14. Thursday, catch peaceful, immaculate sailboats. The rest of the shows are geared toward high-powered speedboats. Peruse the gleaming white beauties, chat with friends, shop downtown, and eat at one of the many choices downtown Annapolis offers. Make a weekend of it! For times and more information, call 410-268-8828.
If you identify entertainment by impeccable acting, head to Bay Theatre for performances of Master Harold and the Boys. This play runs on Thursdays, Friday, Saturdays, and Sundays. The play centers on generational, racial, and cultural differences. Set in the 1950s in South Africa, this play is sure to place you in a new time and place! Head to www.baytheatre.org to learn more.
Is music more up your alley? How about acoustic? Jazz? Rock? Annapolis has all the genres you could possibly desire. At Ram’s Head on Monday, Erik Mongrain performs with acoustic guitars for the crowd at 7:30 p.m. This show costs $23.50. Tuesday, Ben Taylor joins indie forces with Grace Weber to treat the crowd to songwriter music. This famous duo performs at 8 p.m. for $20. Los Lonely Boys takes the stage on Wednesday and Thursday at 8 p.m. Both nights, this Latino group plays alternative/Latin rock. The cost is $55 for each night. Friday brings jazz/R&B group known at Robert Glasper. The show begins at 8 p.m. and costs $30. On Saturday, Earl Klugh brings his Grammy-winning style to Ram’s Head for two shows: 6:30 and 9:30 p.m. Each show costs $33.50. Sunday, Medeski, Martin & Wood hit the stage for jazz/funk music at 8 p.m. This show costs $45. To acquire tickets, head to http://tickets.ramsheadonstage.com/.
We all know and love 49 West Coffeehouse for its laidback vibe, but the music scene tends to excite! This Monday, Steve Fidyk treats the crowd at 8 p.m. The cover charge is $10. Tuesday, Unified Jazz Ensemble is back for jazz jams at 8:30 p.m. The cover charge is only $6. Wednesday, classical duo Pam Godfrey is back for free at 5 p.m. Also on Wednesday, see Frank & Amy for string instrument music at 8 p.m. This group costs $6 to see. Thursday, Rob Levit returns at 8:30 p.m. for $6. Friday, violinist Susan Jones takes the stage with her group at 8 p.m. for $6. Saturday, 49 West gets real close with intimate jazz by Dick Morgan at 7 p.m. The cost of this performance is $20. Sunday, Jonathan Stone plays guitar tunes at 10 a.m. for free. Also on Sunday, see Swing Brothers at 2 p.m. for free. For more on these performers or 49 West, head to www.49westcoffeehouse.com.
Ghost tours continue this week with Watermark. These tours are suited for kids and adults of all ages. A colonial tour guide takes charge of these walking tours that leave from Historic Annapolis Museum’s store off Main Street. The tours begin at 7:30 p.m. and run Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday. The cost is $20 for adults and $14 for children. Visit www.watermarkjourney.com to find out more information.
Annapolis Green
And it’s once again time for Green Drinks, everyone’s favorite social green event in Annapolis! This event gives eco-minded advocates and newcomers the chance to socialize, share strategies, and have a drink or two. This Green Drinks takes place at 1760 Holladay Park Road at the Preserve at Severn Run. Join the green love on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. The event, like the tips you’ll learn there, is free.
You may be inspired to volunteer after attending Green Drinks, in which case, there is an opportunity to rescue a rain garden at Hillsmere Pool Complex. This Wednesday, pull weeds and make other preparations for a rain garden. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Here’s yet another volunteer opportunity: tending to native plant gardens and cleanup of Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary on Saturday. The valuable and educational resource needs your help! Anyone over the age of six is welcome to help. The volunteer opportunity runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Butterfly gardens need tending to as well! This Sunday at Ellen O. Moyer Nature Park, bring the kids and friends to clean up the park at 10 a.m. For more information on any of these “Annapolis Green” events, head to www.annapolisgreen.com.
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