See drama unfold written by local talent, attend a Caribbean festival, read the graphic novels that informed the most recent Superman movie, go to a country/rock concert or learn how to play chess.
Ongoing: ‘Variations on Night’
See 12 local playwrights unveil their work for the first time at the 21st annual, 10-minute play festival “Variations on Night” at the Strand Theater, 5426 Harford Road. The Rapid Lemon Productions event features plays by Felicia Barr, Janis Beltran, Tad Cleaves, Dwight R.B. Cook, Iman Michele Dancy, Isaiah C. Evans, Clarinda Harriss, Allegra Hatem, Jalice Ortiz-Corral, Meri Robie, Jonathan Tycko, and Kristen Wheeler. Lauren Davis (“The Book of Grace,” 2024) directs an ensemble cast of Pablo Akira, Isaiah C. Evans, Devon Michelle Hernandez, Anthony Ross Ocampo, ReginaGinaG, and Sarah Lynn Taylor. General admission costs $25. rapidlemon.org
Friday through July 27
Ongoing: Baltimore Washington One Carnival
Take to the streets for Baltimore’s own Carnival. The Baltimore Washington One Carnival 2025 marks this event’s 44th year, which is organized by the Caribbean American Carnival Association of Baltimore in conjunction with the DC Caribbean Carnival Committee.
Runaway Jouvert is the official kick-off on Friday. 3-10 p.m. 900 Druid Hill Park at East Drive and Red Road. On Saturday, watch the Parade of Bands at noon and then immediately enjoy the Caribbean festival with a plate of jerk chicken or one of the many other tasty delights waiting for you or dance to a family-friendly line-up of live entertainment on stage at Druid Hill Park until 10 p.m. Sunday is Family Day Festival, 9 a.m.-10 p.m. General admission single-day tickets cost $20. baltimorecarnival.org
Friday-Sunday
Ongoing: Summer of Superman
Fans of the Man of Steel head to Third Eye Comics, 209 Chinquapin Round Road. Suite 200, Annapolis, and pick up the graphic novels that inspired director James Gunn and found their way into his movie, which opens today, at Celebrate the Summer of Superman. Get your copy of “All-Star Superman” by Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely, “Superman Up In The Sky” by Tom King and Andy Kubert, “Kingdom Come” by Mark Waid and Alex Ross and more. Days and hours of operation are Monday-Saturday 11 a.m.-9 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. thirdeyecomics.com/locations/annapolis-comics
Ongoing
Saturday: Bob Polding Band
Listen to a soulful blend of rock-and-roll and country when The Bob Polding Band performs at Rams Head on Stage, 33 West St., Annapolis. They are known for such songs as “Forever Free” and “Hello St. Peter.” Ticket prices range from $20 to $30. ramsheadonstage.com/events/detail/1029635
Saturday 8 p.m.
Saturday: Chess Fest
Whether you’re new to the Game of Kings or an old hand, head to BMA Lexington Market, 112 N. Eutaw St., for Chess Fest. Members of the Board Room Chess will instruct and play from 1-3 p.m. The event is free. No registration is required. artbma.org/event/chess-fest-with-board-room-chess-2
Saturday
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