July Fourth isn’t the only day with scheduled entertainment this week–there are events for families, music lovers, and green followers all throughout the week.
Annapolis Entertainment
This Thursday marks another anniversary of Independence Day. Annapolis provides ideal entertainment at the Harbor in the form of fireworks around 9:15 p.m. The show is free, open to all, and available for viewing from anywhere with a view near City Dock.
The United States Naval Academy Band is back this week with “Electric Brigade” performances in Ellicott City and Baltimore. These events are free and designed to bring all together for an Independence Day celebration. The music is high energy–ideal for dancing and commemorating the history of the USA. There are no tickets required. The event in Ellicott City is on the 3rd at Centennial Park at 7 p.m.; Baltimore’s location is the Inner Harbor Amphitheater on the 4th at 7 p.m. Also on the 4th in Annapolis, The Naval Academy Band, “The Navy’s Oldest and Finest,” performs at Susan B. Campbell Park at 8 p.m. There will be music first and fireworks that follow. Like the previous events, this one is free and does not require tickets. For more on these events, head to www.usna.edu/USNABand.
At Annapolis Summer Garden, Ram’s Head on West Street entertains with live, rockin’ music all week long. This Friday, July 5, Ram’s Head hosts a benefit concert for Arts in Annapolis, featuring Higher Hands, The Audissey, Rachel Joy Pletts, and Adam Day. Listen to a night of music beginning at 8 p.m. for $20 to benefit the arts. On Saturday, Ruut releases her album and celebrates the fact along with musical guest Eric Scott at 2 p.m. The release party costs $16.50. Sunday brings the music of Frank Zappa via The Grandmothers of Invention at 7:30 p.m. The performance costs $25. Head to www.ramsheadonstage.com to purchase your tickets. Cruise the Annapolis waters in celebration of July Fourth with Watermark Cruises. The day before the 4th, the Harbor Queen is set to sail for three hours full of drinks, food, and good people. Enjoy the pre-Fourth fireworks too! The price is $45 for adults and $25 for kids. Or, sail on the Fourth aboard a Watermark yacht with the same great entertainment. Book these as soon as you can–they sell out quick! Head to http://cruisesonthebay.com to do so. Annapolis History The beloved “Historic Mondays” continue this Monday aboard the Schooner Woodwind with a picture of the Annapolitan past. Learn about the old days of Annapolis when the Maryland Gazette came to be in the 18th century. Tickets cost $42 for adults and $27 for kids. Departure time is 6:30 p.m. from the Annapolis Marriott Waterfront. To reserve your spot for this event and the next one, head to www.annapolis.org. For the Fourth, the William Paca House gets in on the celebration with a naturalization ceremony and tours of the beautiful Paca property. The event begins at 10 a.m. and lasts until 2:30 p.m. The whole thing is free–a great way to kick off Independence Day! Annapolis Green At the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, kids and adults alike can partake in a canoe excursion on Saturday, July 6. Canoe and observe wildlife in the water and on land. The price is $16 for adults and $8 for kids. The canoe excursion starts at 9 a.m. Go to www.annapolisgreen.com to learn more about this event and the other green happenings this week. Annapolis Families At The Chesapeake Children’s Museum, families are invited to celebrate the birth of an independent USA. The picnic-style event kicks off at 10 a.m. and runs until 5 p.m. Go to www.theccm.org to see more.
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