5 Things To Know This Week in Maryland
Welcome to 5 Things to Know for the week of February 8 in Maryland! With temperatures on the rise and the snowcrete melting away in time for Valentine’s Day, there are lots of ways to enjoy the week.
1. TO KNOW:
10 Ways to Spend Less than $50 and Have a Meaningful Valentine’s Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to mean prix fixe menus, crowded restaurants, or doing something just because it’s themed. Around Maryland, some of the most thoughtful date ideas are simple, low-pressure, and quietly romantic. Learn More.
2. TO READ:
Abraham Lincoln Symposium: the Declaration of Independence and the State of Civic Life Today. Get your tickets now for this free, full-day event bringing together distinguished scholars and public figures for discussions on President Abraham Lincoln’s life, leadership, and enduring impact on American civic life—especially in connection with the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Read more.
3. TO DO THIS WEEK:
Try one of these romantic restaurants in Maryland. Find out more.
Events this week.
4. TO TRY:
Sip & Shuck: FeBREWary + March As part of Maryland Beer Month (February) and Maryland Wine Month (March), Maryland’s Best has curated a list of perfect drink and oyster pairings at breweries, wineries, cideries, distilleries, and restaurants across the state. But that’s not all—every participating location offers a suggested outdoor activity in partnership with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, so you can enjoy the best of Maryland’s natural beauty as well. Learn more.
5. TO PLAN:
Carefree Girls’ Weekend Getaways. These girls’ weekend getaways in Maryland (plus one just over the border) are easy to get to, feel special without being complicated, and offer just the right mix of charm, food, and atmosphere. Learn More.
COMING SOON
Annapolis Restaurant Week: February 21 – March 1. More than 30 restaurants offering prix fixe menus for you to enjoy.
February 21, Beyond the Scoreboard: The Baltimore Black Sox and the Negro Leagues’ Civil Rights Legacy. Join the Reginald F. Lewis Museum and community partners for a panel discussion celebrating the legacy of the Baltimore Black Sox.
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
Annapolis Symphony Orchestra’s “Echoes of Heritage” concert featuring Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2 with Olga Kern, pianist scheduled for February 27 & 28 at Maryland Hall, and March 1 at The Music Center at Strathmore, with tickets starting at just $25. Tickets.
