Whether you’re a diehard rock ‘n’ roll fan, a country music enthusiast, or something entirely different, Maryland music venues have shows for every type of music lover. This March, spend an evening jamming out at a great concert. For a more extensive list of musicians and bands coming to the area, visit our online calendar. Learn More below. Learn More>>>
Annapolis and West County
Winter Lecture Series: Donna Jefferson – Annapolis Maritime Museum Thursday, February 28th, 7 p.m. Join the Annapolis Maritime Museum for its 2019 Winter Lecture Series. You will be challenged to question and to learn by engaging speakers on eight diverse topics including maritime history, local history, science and maritime art. This week, Donna Jefferson will provide an introduction to the Spa Creek Conservancy and its efforts to restore Spa Creek, and explain their most significant projects. The Look – The Westin Annapolis Hotel Friday, March 1st, 6–9 p.m. Indulge in an evening that is all about you during What’s Up? Media’s sixth annual beauty and wellness event. Treat yourself to a night out filled with fun, fashion, champagne, shopping, and self-care. Get your hair, makeup, and nails done right on the spot, get tips from beauty and wellness experts, and enjoy fun activities all night long. Vodka 101 with Sam Huston – Herald Harbor Community Center, Crownsville Friday, March 1st, 6:30–8:30 p.m. Join the Herald Harbor Citizens Association for a vodka tasting fundraiser. Spirit specialist Sam Huston will discuss the history of the spirit and dispel some modern-day myths. Proceeds benefit the Herald Harbor Citizens Association. Annapolis Symphony Orchestra: Moonlight & Movie Music – Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, Annapolis Friday, March 1st and Saturday, March 2nd, 8 p.m. Annapolis Symphony dives further into the season-wide theme of music from film with Moonlight & Movie Music. Music Director José-Luis Novo opens the concert with Mozart's popular Symphony No. 25, followed by a showing of an Annapolis Film Festival short, Beyond the Books, featuring live orchestral music chosen by Maestro Novo. Annapolis Rotary Annual Black Tie & Diamonds Gala – Hotel Annapolis Saturday, March 2nd, 6 p.m. Join the Rotary Club of Annapolis for its annual Black Tie and Diamonds Gala. Dress your best and enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, peruse the silent auction, and bid on special items, great trips, and a signature diamond piece from Zachary’s Jewelers at the live auction. The gala includes a sit-down dinner, dessert, and dancing. Proceeds from the event will benefit Partners In Care. Annapolis Restaurant Week – Various Locations Saturday, March 2nd through Sunday, March 10th Get your friends and family together for a fun time surrounded by great food in Annapolis. The first week in March, participating Annapolis restaurants offer prix fixe menus for you to enjoy. You can indulge in a two-course breakfast, two-course lunch, or three-course dinner. Reservations are recommended as this is a popular week to dine out. OFVC Bull & Oyster Roast – Odenton Volunteer Fire Company Saturday, March 2nd, 7–11 p.m. Join the Odenton Volunteer Fire Department for its Bull & Oyster Roast. Enjoy live music, drinks, and plenty of food. Mardi Gras at Market Space – Annapolis Market House Sunday, March 3rd, 12–5 p.m. Food and drink will be front and center at the first-ever Mardi Gras at Market Space. Market House and Market Space restaurants will serve up crawfish boil, grilled oysters, shrimp gumbo, and shrimp po-boys cooked on outside grills. Hurricanes, Orange Crushes, and craft beers from New Orleans will flow as revelers dance in the streets to live Dixieland and zydeco music.
Murder Mystery Dinner Party – Primo Pasta, Pasadena Sunday, March 3rd, 2–6 p.m. Lucky you! You’ve been invited to the Dunn Speakeasy for the wedding of the year! In this “married to the mob” event, you’ll never know who to trust. With the two families merging together, someone is bound to lose power, which means someone else will lose their life! Get on the trolley and solve this case with your fellow detectives. Enjoy a thrilling afternoon of dinner, drinks, mystery, and murder.
Eastern Shore
ChocolateFest – St. Michaels Friday, March 1st through Sunday, March 3rd Indulge in thousands of chocolate concoctions during the St. Michaels ChocolateFest. Restaurant chefs will be conjuring up amazing delectable special menu items to showcase chocolate dishes and desserts, and local inns and bed and breakfasts will feature chocolate inspired getaway packages. Chester Gras – Town of Chestertown Saturday, March 2nd, 12–4 p.m. Head to Chestertown for the sixth annual Chester Gras. This fun family event includes an authentic Mardi Gras parade, kids' activities, live music, great food, a silent auction, and more! All proceeds benefit the Backpack Program of the Kent County Food Pantry. Jazz Brunch featuring Conservatory Classic Jazz Band – Tidewater Inn, Easton Sunday, March 3rd, 11 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. Enjoy the smooth sounds of the Conservatory Classic Jazz Band while dining on a New Orleans inspired brunch at the Hunter’s Tavern at Tidewater Inn, located in downtown Easton.
Regional
Monster Jam – Royal Farms Arena, Baltimore Friday, March 1st, 7 p.m.; Saturday, March 2nd, 1 p.m. & 7 p.m.; Sunday, March 3rd, 1 p.m. Monster Jam® is adrenaline-charged family entertainment featuring some of the most recognizable trucks in the world including Grave Digger ®, Max-DTM, and many more. Our world-class drivers push these perfectly engineered Monster Jam trucks to their limits in freestyle, 2-wheel skills and racing competitions that promise to put families on the edge of their seats in this unexpected, unscripted, and unforgettable event! Maryland Home, Flower, and Craft Show – Maryland State Fairgrounds, Timonium Saturday, March 2nd and Sunday, March 3rd, 10 a.m. When the temperature starts to creep up and daylight lasts a little longer, that’s your cue to start thinking about those long-desired improvements to your home and garden. The spring Maryland Home and Garden Show is bringing 400 contractors and experts to the Maryland State Fairgrounds for two weekends, so you can turn your home into a warm weather oasis.
