Patch is coming to the rescue. We've got the best bets for your done-with-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and new bars/restaurants/shops to explore. First Friday Open Mic Music Where/When: Zü Coffee, Friday 6 p.m. Why: The first Friday night of each month brings the Open Mic night at Zu Coffee. Get ready to claim your 15 minutes of fame. Contact Patrick Kavanagh via Facebook to sign up, or walk in and sign up at the event! Price: Free. 42nd Annual Sailboat Show Where/When: City Dock; Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Why: The U.S…

Patch is coming to the rescue. We've got the best bets for your done-with-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and new bars/restaurants/shops to explore. Final Friday Night Concert Where/When: Annapolis Towne Centre at Parole, Friday from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Why: Enjoy the upbeat tempo of Orquesta La Romana. Price: Free. Free Yoga Class Where/When: Lululemon Athletica, Saturday at 9 a.m. Why: Bring your mat and get ready to find your focus with this free class. This is the perfect opportunity to give yoga a try or get reconnected with a great healthful activity. Price: …

Patch is coming to the rescue. We've got the best bets for your done-with-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and new bars/restaurants/shops to explore. Annapolis Home Show Where/When: Annapolis Armory / Army National Guard Recruiter, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Why: Find everything you need for your home all located in one spot with demonstrations, experts to answer your questions and celebrity guest appearance by Vern Yip from TLC's "Trading Spaces" and HGTV's "Design Star" Judge.  Price: $5 for adults, $4 for active/retired …

Patch is coming to the rescue. We've got the best bets for your done-with-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and new bars/restaurants/shops to explore. 2011 HFStival Where/When: Merriweather Post Pavillion. Saturday at 10 a.m. Why: This annual festival will bring to the stage local favorites and nationally known performances. Ranging from The Avett Brothers to Gin Blossoms alongside with local bands that competed their way into this event.  Price: General admission floor and reserved pavillion—$50, lawn—$35. The 2nd Annual Italian Market Wine Festival Where/When: …

Patch is coming to the rescue. We've got the best bets for your done-with-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and new bars/restaurants/shops to explore. Homestead Gardens 3rd Annual Annapolis Tomato Festival Where/When: Homestead Gardens. Saturday from noon to 6:30 p.m. Why: Homestead Gardens is rolling with Mother Nature with the postponed event due to Hurricane Irene. Be sure to taste a great array of tomato samples and don't miss the fun competitions slated for this event. Don't miss the 2nd Annual Chesapeake Chili Cook-off from 12:30 to 2 p.m., the Salsa …

Patch is coming to the rescue. We've got the best bets for your done-with-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and new bars/restaurants/shops to explore. Baltimore Grand Prix Where/When: Streets of Baltimore. Friday through Sunday, Sept. 2-4. Why: Racing lovers will get a thrill from watching cars race the 2-mile-street-circuit touring through the Inner Harbor and Camden Yards. Headline events include the Izon Indycar Series and the American Le Mans Series along with the Firestone Indy Lights Series, the Star Mazda Championship and the F2000 Championship Series.  …

Patch is coming to the rescue. We've got the best bets for your done-with-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and new bars/restaurants/shops to explore. Date Night! Summer Romance Where/When: Whole Foods Market, Friday at 7 to 9 p.m. Why: Learn some new techniques in the kitchen with your partner while you spice up your palette. The class will be preparing a variety of gourmet appetizers. Price: $95. Friday Night Concert Series Where/When: Annapolis Towne Centre at Parole, Friday at 7:30 p.m. Why: Kick off your weekend with dinner, shopping and a free concert by …

Patch is coming to the rescue. We've got the best bets for your done-with-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and new bars/restaurants/shops to explore. Free Yoga Class Where/When: Lululemon Athletica, Saturday at 9 a.m. Why: It's back! The Saturday morning B.Y.O.M. (Bring your own mat) class has returned due to customer request. Grab your mat and get ready to sweat with guest instructors from around Annapolis! Price: Free. 2011 Chesapeake Pride Festival Where/When: Mayo Beach Park, Saturday at noon. Why: Celebrate diversity and acceptance with the variety of …

Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-with-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and new bars/restaurants/shops to explore. Karaoke Night Where/When: Ebb Tide, Friday at 9:30 p.m. Why: Blow some steam off from the week with some fun karaoke, unwind sessions behind the microphone with good food, friends and fun. Price: No cover charge. Chesapeake Bayhawks vs. Denver Outlaws Where/When: Navy Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. Saturday at 7 p.m. Why: Catch some exciting lacrosse action with the local team, the Bayhawks. Major League Lacrosse …

Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-with-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and new bars/restaurants/shops to explore. 1. 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 …

Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-with-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and new bars/restaurants/shops to explore. 1. Canines & Cocktails for a cause benefit for Mid-Atlantic Border Collie Rescue Where/When: Loews Annapolis Hotel. Friday, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Why: Sip and do a good deed with the same act! Enjoy some entertainment and unwind from the week while learning about this great group matching dogs with forever homes. Price: No admission charge, $2 parking fee applies for garage. A portion of proceeds from food and …

Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-with-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and new bars/restaurants/shops to explore. 1. Grumpy Happy Hour Where/When: Grump's Cafe. Friday, 4 to 6 p.m. Why: Kick with some friends for some good drinks and food to unwind from the work week. Price: Enjoy drink specials. 2. Friday Night Concert Series Where/When: Annapolis Towne Centre at Parole, 7:30 p.m. Why: The Naval Academy Band Commandant's Combo will be performing for the Annapolis Towne Centre's Concert Series. Price:  Free. 3. Chesapeake …

Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-with-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and new bars/restaurants/shops to explore. 1. Happy Hour! Where/When: Rams Head Roadhouse, 1773 Generals Hwy. Friday, 4 to 7 p.m. Why: Relax from the week's stresses in the comforting environment of the Roadhouse.  Price: Enjoy drink specials and complimentary food. 2. Annapolis Comedy Festival Where/When: Performances held at several locations around Annapolis. Friday and Saturday, showtimes beginning at 7 p.m. Why:  This festival is presenting an array of…

Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-with-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and new bars/restaurants/shops to explore. 1. FREE Army Band Concert Where/When: Annapolis Towne Centre at Parole. Friday, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Why: Kick off your weekend with a lively step as the Army Band plays well known marches and renditions of popular music.  Price: Free.  2. Friday Night Date Night on the Potomac Where/When: National Harbor, National Harbor, Fort Washington, MD. Friday, 8:30 p.m. Why:  Have a date in our nation's capital on the Potomac …

Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-with-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and new bars/restaurants/shops to explore. 1. "The Swingin' Swamis" Where/When: Annapolis Towne Centre at Parole. Friday, 7:30 to 9 p.m. Why: Performing live for the weekly Friday Night Concert Series, the Swingin' Swamis will jazz things up for the crowds unwinding from a long week.  Price: Free.  2. Singles & Mingles Night Where/When: Cadillac Ranch Bar & Grill, Annapolis Towne Centre at Parole. Friday, 10 p.m. Why:  Stop heading to the same bar for a …

Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-with-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and new bars/restaurants/shops to explore. 1. The Poet Experience Where/When: Zü Coffee, 934 Bay Ridge Rd. Friday, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Why: Come be part of a poetry reading and open mic night with the Poet Experience at Zü Coffee. Sit back and enjoy poems and stories from some amazing poets or bring some of your own poetry to share. Each month will host a feature poet to share and get the ball rolling. Price: Free admission, bring your own creativity. 2. Date …

Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-with-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and new bars/restaurants/shops to explore. 1. 2011 Jam for the Animals Where/When: Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds, 1450 Generals Hwy., Crownsville. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Why: Enjoy 18 live bands on two stages along with pet-related displays, arts, crafts, food and drinks. Jam for the Animals is a benefit to raise money for nonprofit organizations that support rescue and shelter animals.  Price: $20 in advance, $25 at the gate. 2. Wine 103: Get to …

Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-with-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and new bars/restaurants/shops to explore. 1. Cadillac Ranch Birthday Party Where/When:  Cadillac Ranch Bar & Grill, Annapolis Towne Centre at Parole. Friday, 10 p.m. Why: Celebrate the arrival of the weekend and the one-year birthday of Cadillac Ranch in the Annapolis Towne Centre. Pete Best will be performing live to get the party rocking. Price: Free admission. 2. Strawberry Festival Where/When: Cape St. Claire United Methodist Church, 855 Chestnut Tree …

Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-with-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and new bars/restaurants/shops to explore. 1. Friday Night Concert Series Where/When:  Annapolis Towne Centre at Parole. Friday, 7:30 to 9 p.m. Why: Kick start the summertime fun with a street festival style concert every Friday night at the Annapolis Towne Centre. Plan on enjoying happy hour specials at one of the restaurants, dinner, dessert and some great entertainment! Price: Free. 2. Annapolis Greek Festival Where/When: Saints Constantine & Helen Greek…

Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-with-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and new bars/restaurants/shops to explore. 1. The Poet Experience at Zü Coffee Where/When: Zü Coffee, 934 Bay Ridge Rd., Annapolis. Friday, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Why: Come be part of a poetry reading and open mic night with the Poet Experience at Zü Coffee. Sit back and enjoy poems and stories from some amazing poets or bring some of your own poetry to share. Each month will host a feature poet to share and get the ball rolling. Price: No admission cost. 2. Muddy …