Crabs, Musical Dance, a Concert and Canoes – Top the List for This Weekend’s Area Activities

Thurs. Aug. 4

• Where/When: 143 Compromise St, Annapolis, MD 21401 (Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre)/Thurs., Fri., Sat., Sun. until Sept. 4 at 8:30 p.m.

• Why Go?:  Baltimore-based musical set in 1962 features Tracy  Turnblad as a young overweight teen who wants to dance on the Corny Collins Show.  According to the Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre:  Important: You may pick your tickets up at the box office between 7:00-8:30pm on the night of the show.
  RAIN OUT POLICY: Because our theatre is outdoors, we must sometimes cancel a performance if it is actively raining or if the conditions are dangerous. If a performance is rained out and you have already purchased a ticket, you can:  Reschedule for another performance of the current show or another show in the future. You must make a new seat reservation and then exchange your rain-out ticket for the later performance.Receive a gift/ticket certificate good for any future performance. Certificates do not expire.  For more information, visit: http://summergarden.com/, email:  info@summergarden.com or call 410-268-9212.
•  Pricing: $18   Buy Tickets

Fri. Aug. 5

• Where/When: 550 Taylor Ave, Annapolis, MD 21401 (Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium)/Friday from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
• Why Go?:  This is the 66th year for this family friendly event!  All-you-can-eat-and-drink will also have a bake and cake raffle.  Phone: 877-333-9667.
• Pricing: Advance tickets are $60, $20 for children ages 3 to 12 and free for those under 3 years of age. On August 5, the price will be $75.   Tickets: Buy Tickets

• Where/When: 60 College Ave, Annapolis, MD 21401 (St. John's College-Key Auditorium) / August 5, 6, 11, 12, 13 at 7:30 p.m.
• Why Go?:  Great opportunity to see area youth perform!  The Talent Machine will also present this show on Sundays- August 7, at 2 p.m and 6:30 p.m. and August 14 at 2 p.m.  For more information, visit: http://talentmachine.com/, call 410-956-0512 or email: talentmachine@verizon.net.
• Pricing:  General Admission - $12 Children 7 and under - $10 Groups of 20 or more - $10 $2 discount applies to General Admission and Children if purchased by July 15th Buy Tickets

• Where/When: 550 Ritchie Hwy # 582, Severna Park, MD 21146 (Park Plaza Shopping Center) /Friday at 9 p.m.
• Why Go?:  Opportunity to see “Grease” under the stars! Bring blanket or lawn chairs for seating.
• Pricing:  Free

Sat. Aug. 6

• Where/When: 647 Contees Wharf Rd, Edgewater, MD 21037 (Smithsonian Environmental Research Center)/Saturday from 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
• Why Go?:  A guided excursion along the shores of Muddy Creek and the Rhode River where you will look for wildlife, eagles, shorebirds, reptiles and more.  Basic canoeing instruction will be given at the start.  This event is for those over 6 years of age and is limited to 16 participants.  Preregistration and payment are required.  To register, call (443) 482.2300.  Website: http://www.serc.si.edu/
• Pricing: Cost is $14 per adult and $7 for children 6-12 years old

• Where/When: 600 Quiet Waters Park Rd, Annapolis, MD 21403 (Quiet Waters Park)/Saturday from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. 
• Why Go?:  Hot Noodles, a Grateful Dead tribute band will perform.  Admission to the park during concert times is free.  Alcohol is not allowed.  Blankets and lawn chairs are encouraged.  For more information, visit: http://www.aacounty.org/RecParks/concerts.cfm
• Pricing:  free