A list of our favorite local events for the month of February. Event dates may be subject to change due to COVID restrictions.
Robin Hood
Children’s Theatre of Annapolis is performing Robin Hood with shows from February 11th through February 20th. The story includes heroic beginnings, epic battles, daring rescues, bumbling henchmen, and first love. This new telling of Nottingham’s most famous outlaw has it all! Forced into exile in Sherwood Forest, the young Robin of Locksley learns to become a leader of an outlaw band dedicated to resisting the evil Sheriff of Nottingham. It’s all merry adventures and celebratory dances until the Sheriff strikes a devastating blow to the young rebels and forces Robin to make a difficult decision. Can he be the hero that the Nottingham needs… even if it means losing his life? See performance times and buy tickets at childrenstheatreofannapolis.org.
Annapolis Opera: Songs of Love
Looking for something to do to kick off Valentine’s Day? Annapolis Opera is coming to Asbury United Methodist Church in Annapolis at 3 p.m. on February 13th. Life is a song and love is the music. Songs of Love will celebrate music of the heart, featuring soprano Leah Edwards and tenor Dimitri Pittas. Find more information at marylandhall.org or annapolisopera.org.
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The American Craft Council’s American Craft Made Marketplace
Visit the Baltimore Convention Center from February 11th through 13th for the American Craft Council’s American Craft Made Marketplace. The American Craft Council is a national nonprofit dedicated to supporting craft and its artists and they are returning to Baltimore for a three-day marketplace where they will celebrate all things handmade. The show will feature ceramics, glass, jewelry, clothing, furniture, basketry, and more with more than 350 contemporary craft artists. Find more information and register for this free event at craftcouncil.org.
Disney on Ice
Disney will come to life on the ice rink at Royal Farms Arena in Baltimore this February. Disney On Ice’s Let’s Celebrate will be performed February 9th through 13th and audiences will be a part of the magic as 50 beloved characters take the ice. See Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Cinderella, Rapunzel, Snow White, Anna, Elsa, and so many more of our favorites live and in person. Order tickets today for a show that you will remember for a lifetime at royalfarmsarena.com.
Live Arts Maryland: Broadway in Annapolis
On February 5th at 8 p.m., come to Maryland Hall for Broadway in Annapolis. It will be an evening of fun in the theater, that you will love. New York musical theater artists along with the best of our own regional talent join a full chorus and orchestra—the Chorale and Chamber Orchestra—for an unforgettable evening of music. Find more information and order tickets online at marylandhall.org.
Spring Annapolis Home Owners Expo
Looking to renovate? Meet with home improvement and enhancement companies at the Spring Annapolis Home Owners Expo at the Byzantium Banquet Center in Annapolis. Professionals will be there to help with all aspects of your house from the driveway to the roof to the bathroom. Find more information at thehomeownersexpo.com.
Let’s Sing Together with All Children’s Chorus of Annapolis
Join GiGi’s Playhouse and All Children’s Chorus of Annapolis with Let’s Sing Together. The event will take place on February 5th at 2:30 p.m. at GiGi’s Playhouse in Annapolis. Let’s all come together and make some joyful noise, play rhythm games, and have fun with peers in our community. Find more information at gigisplayhouse.org.
Daddy-Daughter Valentine Ice Skate
Valentine’s Day is a day to celebrate our relationships, including the relationships of Fathers and Daughters. On February 9th and 10th from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Talbot County Community Center, attend the 5th Annual Daddy-Daughter Valentine Ice Skate. Make it a yearly tradition! The night will be full of fun, excitement, food, music from a live DJ, door prizes, and more. Register ahead of time online at talbotparks.org.
Ocean City Seaside Boat Show
The Ocean City Seaside Boat Show is ready for its 39th year come February 18th through 20th at the Ocean City Convention Center. The show will start at 10 a.m. each day and end at 7 p.m. on Friday, 6 p.m. on Saturday, and 4 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is only $10 to see the No. 1 indoor boat show on the Eastern Shore. The show will feature around 350 boats, over 140 exhibitors, bass boats, and accessory show specials, and plenty more. Find more information at ocboatshow.com.
Hot Chocolate 5K
Looking for a perfect ending to a brisk February run? How does hot chocolate sound? The 2022 Hot Chocolate 5K will start at 9 a.m. at Kent Island Elementary School on the Eastern Shore. The event is dog- and family-friendly and the course will take you along the scenic Cross Island Trail. Sign up and start training today at runsignup.com/race/md/stevensville/hotchocolate5k.
Chesapeake Fire & Ice Festival
There is no other way to celebrate President’s Day weekend than visiting Downtown Easton for the coolest event in town: the Chesapeake Fire & Ice Festival. Fire & Ice is a perfect cure for the winter blues on February 18th through 20th. It is free for all and packed to the brim with live ice sculpting, musical performances, and entertainment for the entire family. Find more information at discovereaston.com.
2022 Stews & Brews Festival
The Easton Beer Fest has become the destination for great beer and an even better time. This year, warm up and break the cabin fever blues with Stews & Brews. This festival will be on February 19th from noon to 4 p.m. at the Easton Volunteer Fire Department. The event will feature 25 craft breweries, wineries, and distillers, all with unlimited tastings. Ten restaurants will offer sampling of stews for festival goers and general admission will also include a tasting glass. Find more information and register ahead of time at Facebook.com/EastonBeerFest.
Fall in Love with St. Michaels
February is the time to celebrate your love, so why not explore a new love: St. Michaels! Enjoy a romantic weekend get-away in the beautiful town of St. Michaels. It is the perfect combination of quiet escapes, calming activities and quaint places to wine and dine. Various participating bed-and-breakfasts, hotels, and inns are having Valentine’s Day weekend specials, so hurry and reserve your extended weekend getaway at your favorite lodge. Find more information at stmichaelsmd.gov.
Celebrate African American History Month
Officially dating back to 1926, African American History Month (also known as Black History Month) is celebrated annually during February. It’s a time to reflect upon and learn about our nation’s African American heritage and culture. In our region, this rich history is acknowledged and celebrated at several museums and historic sites. The following list presents a few of our favorites to visit this month.
Banneker-Douglass Museum
84 Franklin Street, Annapolis; 410-216-6180; bdmuseum.maryland.gov Maryland’s official museum of African American heritage serves to document, to interpret, and to promote African American history and culture (particularly in Maryland) through exhibitions, programs, and projects. Open Tuesday–Saturday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Visitor Center
4068 Golden Hill Road, Church Creek; 410-221-2290; nps.gov/hatu An orientation center and gateway to the larger Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Scenic Byway. The visitor center offers exhibits, a film, restrooms, picnic facilities, and staff to offer further information and guidance to visit other sites along the byway. Open Tuesday–Sunday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
National Museum of African American History and Culture
1400 Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C.; nmaahc.si.edu The National Museum of African American History and Culture is a place where all Americans can learn about the richness and diversity of the African American experience, what it means to their lives, and how it helped us shape this nation. Open Wednesday–Sunday, 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Reginald F. Lewis Museum
830 East Pratt Street, Baltimore; 410-333-1138; lewismuseum.org Located in the heart of Downtown Baltimore, the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History & Culture is the premier experience and best resource for information and inspiration about the lives of African American Marylanders. Open Mondays and Thursday–Saturday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; open Sunday, 12–5 p.m. Closed Monday–Tuesday.
