From popular outdoor music concerts to cruise fundraisers along Annapolis’s beautiful waterways, Annapolis has it all. Peruse what’s offered this week and plan accordingly.

Annapolis Entertainment

Silopanna is back with another exceptional line-up. This increasingly popular big-name band outdoor music festival happens at the County Fairgrounds in Crownsville on Saturday, August 16. The music begins at 11 a.m. and ends twelve hours later. Guests can expect great acts like Matt & Kim, Sweet Leda, and more. Those who love alternative jams can enjoy the show just as well as those who enjoy pop rock. This music festival comes around once a year and is sure to be thrilling. Order your tickets now before they’re all gone! Head to www.silopannafestival.com to order your ticket. Tickets start at $60 now.

The hilarious ode to Monty Python, Spamalot, from Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre, continues this week. The show takes the audience on a journey with King Arthur and the Round Table Knights for the Holy Grail. There are twists, turns, and funny burns along the way. This performance ends at the end of August. For more, head to www.summergarden.com.

Summer is almost synonymous with outdoor entertainment here in Annapolis, and this couldn’t be more true with Maryland Hall’s Sachs Memorial Summer Concert Series. This month’s installment is from Night and Day, a jazz, swing, and big band group sure to inspire a lively feel amongst the audience. The concert is free and happens on the lawn at Maryland Hall this Thursday, August 14, at 6 p.m. Bring the kids or friends and a blanket or lawn chairs. For more, head to www.marylandhall.org.

Annapolis Green

In Annapolis, going green requires community involvement and includes exceptional fun. This next event proves it. Join the community for a celebration of the Severn River, sponsored by Severn Riverkeeper. This fun fundraiser includes a cruise along the Severn (of course) with Watermark, food, drink, live music, and scenic views. The cost is $125 per person. The cruise departs from City Dock at 6:15 p.m. on Thursday. For more info, head to www.annapolisgreen.com.

Prospective Naval Academy youth can take advantage of an excellent learning opportunity this week: the Naval Academy Junior Leadership Program. Tours, souvenirs, and more are offered via this exclusive opportunity. Youths age 13-15 are invited to attend with a $50 admission fee. This event is scheduled for August 16 at 9 a.m. Learn more at www.usna.edu.