This week in Annapolis is a week of elegant ballets, lively musicals, and comedic plays. Of course, there are other events to enjoy as well, such as the kid-friendly Black History Month happenings and live music at your favorite Annapolitan venues.
Annapolis Entertainment
If we didn’t know better, we’d assume the upcoming high-style, high-talent musical from USNA’s Music Department was actually from a musical company. This Friday, February 21 through Sunday, March 2, USNA’s Music Department puts on a “Winter Musical” held at Mahan Hall. The musical features full stage use, costumes, makeup, choreography, and of course, bold sounds. Friday and Saturday performances begin at 8 p.m.; Sunday performances begin at 3 p.m. Head to USNA.edu to learn more about this winter’s much-anticipated show.
Though not as music-minded as the performance above, The Colonial Players offers a show just as enticing. Superior Donuts opened on Valentine’s Day and catalogs the trails and sticky situations (literally) the unconventional and disparate employees get in. Sure to make you laugh, this play is a must-see. The show runs until March 8. Purchase your ticket and read the full synopsis on thecolonialplayers.org.
The Ballet Theatre of Maryland presents Swan Lake, the classic ballet loved by all generations. The performance takes place at Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts starting on Friday, February 17 and weekends through Sunday, February 23. Take pleasure in the enchanted spell, the graceful characters, and sweet love that blossoms in the plot. Tickets cost $34.50 and up for adults. Children are also welcome at this show and carry a ticket cost of $15.50. Visit www.marylandhall.org to reserve your ticket.
Blend together historical facts and entertainment to get the “Four Centuries Walking Tour,” put on by Watermark, happening this Saturday, February 22. The tour tells of the historical backdrop of our great city and lasts under two hours. A knowledgeable Colonial tour guide leads this tour. Go to annapolistours.com to see ticket prices and more.
Rams Head and Metropolitan on West Street rock almost every night. This week at Metropolitan, our friends, The Walking Sticks, perform on Friday, February 21 at 9 p.m. This dream-pop group of friends is far beyond their years when it comes to musical talent and putting on a good show. There is an admission cost of $10. Visit metropolitanannapolis.com to learn more.
As far as Rams Head goes, the folk and alternative music doesn’t stop! Tuesday, John Hammond performs at 8 p.m. for $25. Wednesday, Naptown Live! presents a special show by Levi Stephens alongside Higher Hands and Qlick. The show costs only $10 and begins at 8 p.m. Thursday, the soulful and musically thoughtful Booker T. Jones performs at 8 p.m. for $46.50. Suede performs on Saturday at 8 p.m. for $30. Finally, Kieko Matsui brings jazz and piano music to the stage at 8 p.m. for $35. To learn more or reserve your seat, go to ramsheadonstage.com.
Annapolis Families
The Chesapeake Children’s Museum offers a performance in-line with celebrations of Black History Month: Lead on, Harriet! This age nine and up show allows kids to meet the conductor of the Underground Railroad and her about her brave tales. The price is $10. The CCM hosts this event on Friday, February 21 from 7 to 9 p.m. and the next day at the same time. Go to theccm.org to read more.
Bring the kids to enjoy the Ananse Tales performance held at Edgewater Books on Saturday, February 22 at 11 a.m. This event teaches participants about the slave trade and provides details about the Ashanti people of Africa who made the treacherous journey. This event is free. Go to the address above to read more about this one.
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