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Grab and Go Kids Planner for Feb. 11-12
A visit from Star Wars, music from the Sound of Music, and a performance of Milan highlight family activities available this weekend.
Well, it's Wednesday, Moms Day on Broadneck Patch, and that can mean only one thing - time for the "Grab and Go" family weekend events suggestions. Here are some interesting things going on for Saturday and Sunday.
Feel the Force at the Broadneck Library
Where/When: Saturday, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Broadneck Library
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Why Go: Have any Star Wars fans in your household? If so, they will love the spectacle when the Galactic Empire invades the library. Don't forget your costumes and camera!
Pricing: Free
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The Sound of Music from the Annapolis Chorale
Where/When: Saturday, 3 p.m. and 8 p.m., Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, Annapolis
Why Go: If your family loves this treasured musical favorite, then you will enjoy hearing the Annapolis Chorale and the Annapolis Chamber Orchestra perform the songs from Rodgers & Hammerstein’s most popular musical.
Pricing: $34 adult; $12 children.
Living Our History: An Afternoon of Stories
Where/When: Saturday, 2 – 3:30 p.m., Banneker-Douglass Museum, Annapolis.
Why Go: Celebrate Black History Month and learn about historical African American women during the Civil War through family friendly dramatic performances by historic re-enactors. For all ages, but registration is recommended. To register, email BDMPrograms@goci.state.md.us or call 410-216-6180.
Pricing: Free
Where/When: Sunday, 1 – 3 p.m., Balanced Life Skills, 133 Gibralter Avenue, Annapolis.
Why Go: Balanced Life Skills Martial Arts of Annapolis will be hosting a "Book and Toy Swap" at their studio. Participants can bring books and toys the family no longer uses, and take books and toys your family is interested in - for free. All unclaimed items will be donated to charity.
Pricing: Free
“The Song of Mulan” by Theatre IV
Where/When: Sunday, 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m., Smith Theatre, Howard County Community College
Why Go: Vibrant costumes, authentic props, and captivating songs are promised in this cherished Chinese folktale presentation by Theatre IV. The story features Mulan, who disguises herself as a male soldier to protect her father and serve her country.
Pricing: Tickets are $9 each.
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