Get Out: Big Drama and Big Savings This Weekend

It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend.

Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and explore.

1. “Big Drama: Small Packages” at AACC 

Where/When: Thurs. – Sat., Feb. 17-19 at 8 p.m.; Sun., Feb. 20 at 3 p.m., in the Humanities Building, Room 112, at Anne Arundel Community College Arnold campus.

Why Go: Enjoy this one-act series of serious and comic works performed by The Theatre at AACC.

Price:  $15 general admission; $12 seniors, AACC employees, groups and students; $5 students with valid AACC student ID.

2.  Annapolis Home and Remodeling Expo

Where/When:  Sat. – Sun., Feb. 19-20 and 26-27; 10 a.m. – 7 p.m; at the Annapolis National Guard Armory.

Why Go: Over 100 companies will showcase a variety of remodeling options that deal with kitchen and bath, decking and fencing, countertops and tile, heating and air and more. Celebrities appearing at the show this weekend include:  Paul James, the Gardener Guy from HGTV, and Dr. Lori V, antiques appraiser.

Price: Adults $6; kids 8-12 $5; active and retired military $4. One ticket is valid for both weekends.

3.  Colonial Players presents “Inventing Van Gough”

Where/When:  Fri.-Sat., Feb. 18-19 at 8 p.m.; Sun., Feb. 20 at 2 p.m.; Colonial Theater in Annapolis.

Why Go:  This drama by Steven Dietz features the story of the final Van Gogh self-portrait and a contemporary painter, hired to forge this final masterpiece. 

Price: $20 Adults; $15 Senior Citizens 65 and older and fulltime students with ID.

4.  Annapolis Symphony Concert presents Pure Artistry

Where/When:  Fri. and Sat., Feb. 18-19, 8 p.m. at the Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts in Annapolis.

Why Go: Violinist Elena Urioste, one of today’s rising young stars, will perform the Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto. The majestic melodies of Mozart, Harbison and Ravel will also be performed.

Price:  Section A: $45; Section B: $40; Section C: $35; Section D: $25; Student: $10.

5)  Third Annapolis Restaurant Week

Where/When:  Feb. 21-27; Lunch and dinner; Click here for a list of participating restaurants. 

Why Go:  Sponsored by the Annapolis Business Association, this annual event allows guests to visit dozens of local Annapolis area restaurants, from Cantler’s to Yellowfin, to enjoy lunch and dinner at bargain prices.

Price: The cost once again this year is $15.95 for a three-course lunch and $29.95 for a three-course dinner.