Enjoy Crabs, 'Can-Can' and Orioles This Weekend
The 66th annual Annapolis Rotary Crab Feast on Friday night claims to be "world's largest" and benefits the community.
66th Annual World’s Largest Crab Feast
- Where/When: Navy Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. Friday, Aug. 5, from 5 to 8 p.m.
- Why: Enjoy a crab feast sponsored by the Rotary Club of Annapolis and help raise money for the community. The 2010 feast yielded $46,000 in profits donated to local charities. Feast includes all you can eat and drink with large male crabs, Maryland vegetable crab soup, sweet Maryland corn on the cob, beef barbecue sandwiches, hot dogs, draft beer, assorted sodas and water.
- Price: $60 each for adults, $20 each for children (ages 3 to 12 years old), and free for children younger than 3.
- Where/When: St. John's College. Friday and Saturday, Aug. 5 and 6, 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 7, at 2 p.m.
- Why: Talent Machine Company presents a musical set in the 1800s in Paris staring local teens. Shows run through Aug. 14.
- Price: General admission tickets for adults - $12, children 7 and younger - $10.
Baltimore Orioles vs. Toronto Blue Jays
- Where/When: Oriole Park at Camden Yards, 333 W. Camden St., Baltimore. Friday and Saturday, Aug. 5 and 6, games at 7:05 p.m.
- Why: Head to Baltimore for a MLB ball game with the area's favorite team. Enjoy a night of fun with friends.
- Price: Tickets available from as low as $7.
Dog Days of Summer 8K Cross Country Run
- Where/When: Anne Arundel Community College in Arnold. Sunday, Aug. 7, 8 a.m.
- Why: The Annapolis Striders present this cross-country run to challenge dedicated runners with a variation of running surfaces, including a portion of the race course along the Earl S. Scott Walking Trail, a longtime member of the club.
- Price: $10, race day registration.
- Where/When: Calvert and West streets. Sunday, Aug. 7, 2 p.m.
- Why: Since 2001, this festival offers artists and crafters the opportunity to showcase their work. Free parking in the State Parking Garage located at the corner of Calvert and Bladen streets.
- Price: Free.