Annapolis hosts yoga, cruises, live shows, a seafood festival, and educational yet entertaining events this week. Try one or try them all!

Annapolis Entertainment

Here in Annapolis, we are blessed with lovely water views, delicious seafood, and delightful sea breezes. This Saturday and Sunday, all three combine for the much-anticipated Maryland Seafood Festival. Back again with tender crabs, shrimp, fish, and more, the Maryland Seafood Festival is ideal for the whole family. The two-day festival is packed full of kid-friendly events and of course, plenty of seafood. Sandy Point hosts this event from 10 a.m. on both days. Tickets are available at www.mdseafoodfestival.com.

Sunday is exciting not just because of the seafood festival, but also because it marks the first First Sunday Arts. This beloved outdoor artsy event brings together crafty, talented vendors and the Annapolis community for a five-hour festival in celebration of local art. The event is free. Vendors line up along Calvert and West Streets with food goods, jewelry, crafts, paintings, and more. First Sunday Arts starts at noon and ends at 5 p.m. Cash and credit are accepted at most vendor tables. Learn more at www.firstsundayarts.com.

The Colonial Players proudly and excitedly announce their new performance which runs September 5-27, Rocket Man. In for a few hours of drama and heartwarming hope? This show is ideal for you if so. The main character finds himself desperate and hopeful for transcendence as he loads up his front yard with all his belongings. His friends and family begin to wonder about his sanity, but he’s sure this action will help him find what he’s truly looking for. Join The Colonial Players for this enticing and interesting show. Tickets are available on http://thecolonialplayers.org/.

Here’s an educational and social event in the heart of downtown Annapolis: the Great Issues Forum series at St. John’s College. Happening this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., this event focuses on political, historical, and debatable issues. The installment for this week is “Vices of Our Political System: In Madison’s Time–and Ours.” This part seminar, part lecture allows for discussion and encourages questioning. The speaker is Jack N. Rakove, of Stanford University. The admission fee, $75, includes lunch. Head to www.sjc.edu to learn more.

Schooner Woodwind announces an acoustic music and food-inspired cruise this Sunday–the Brunch Sail with Ernie Halter. The cruise departs from Annapolis Marriott Waterfront Hotel at 11:30 a.m. and returns around 2:30 p.m. This musical cruise includes live tunes, a delectable brunch, and incredible views. Tickets are available for purchase on www.schoonerwoodwind.com.

The City of Annapolis announces the chance for you to get you “om” on with a restorative yoga flow class at Susan Campbell Park. Thursday morning hosts this event from 8 to 9:15 a.m. Bring a mat and wear stretchy clothes. Can’t make it Thursday? Try for Saturday morning yoga at the same place from 7 to 8:15 a.m. This style of yoga is what the event organizers call “pop-up yoga.” Head to www.annapolis.gov to learn more about both.


Annapolis History

Take a step back in time with this next event, from the Historic Annapolis Museum and Store. The Francis Scott Key Lecture and Book Singing event takes place this Friday at the museum on Main Street and includes learning about the famous history-maker through the eyes of biographer Marc Leepson. Learn about Key’s life, ideologies, and interest. The author will sign his book on Francis Scott Key at the end of the lecture. This event is scheduled from 7 to 8:15 p.m. The price is $10 for the general public.

Annapolis Families

Kids are back in school now, but that’s no reason to abandon educational opportunities around Annapolis. This Thursday from 4 to 5 p.m., Annapolis Maritime Museum hosts a Critter Hour, specifically for adventurous, animal-loving kids. This event is totally free and awards families with the chance to explore oyster habitats, catch crabs, and more. Families can even get into the Chesapeake Bay in search of critters. Head to www.amartime.org to learn more.