Art events for adults and kids, lecture series, and performances are all on the docket for this week in Annapolis. Peruse what’s below and plan your fun.

Annapolis Art

History and art combine with this one: Banneker-Douglass Museums’ Draw Like an Artist event, happening on Monday, MLK day. Be inspired to paint your own masterpiece like the ones hanging in the museum. The event begins at 11 a.m. Head to fourriversheritage.org to see more.

Annapolis Entertainment

Captain Avery Museum resumes its Luncheon Series, a six-part luncheon lecture series in which participants learn a variety of significant things. This week’s guest is LTC Calvin Ball of the Air Force. Enjoy homemade soup, bread, and more while listening to a great lecture. This starts at 11:30 a.m. on the 21st. Head to captainaverymuseum.org to see more.

Annapolis Maritime Museum features its Winter Lecture Series on the 22nd at 7 p.m. Learn about shipping, Baltimore’s export/import impact, and more. Head to amaritime.org to read more on this lecture.

If you’d be interested in indulging your artistic side this week, look no further than The Colonial Players’ The Liar, a show that puts truth, lies, and servitude on display. It’s witty, entertaining, and should not be missed. The performance continues through early February. See the ticket prices at thecolonialplayers.org.

Annapolis Green

The green community in Annapolis hosts lectures and informative events on green topics every week. This week, learn about the impact of rising tides on Annapolis, an lecture that takes place at The Quaker Meeting House on Tuesday at 7 p.m. This lecture is free. Head to annapolisgreen.com to peruse this week’s green event calendar.

Annapolis Families

Chesapeake Children’s Museum hosts two fun, kid-friendly, and informative events this week–one Monday and one Sunday. The first allows kids to learn about “The Skin You Live In”: the value of all skin colors, ancestry, and culture. The price is $8 per child. There will be hands-on activities and much fun to be had. The next event, on Sunday, is National Kazoo Day at the CCM. Learn about this African instrument that has quite a history. Kids can even make a kazoo for themselves. This is free with museum admission. See the times and more info at theccm.org.