Arts & Entertainment

Maren Morris, John Mulaney, Summer Spirit Festival This Week In Howard County

Maren Morris and John Mulaney perform this week and weekend at the Merriweather Post Pavilion along with the Summer Spirit Festival.

HOWARD COUNTY, MD — Tickets are still available for concerts this week and weekend at the Merriweather Post Pavilion.

Maren Morris with guest Joy Oladokun will perform Thursday. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. and the show begins at 8 p.m.

Then on Friday and Saturday, John Mulaney will perform with the gates opening at 6:30 p.m. and the show starting at 8 p.m.

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On Sunday will be the Summer Spirit Festival featuring Erykah Badu, Anthony Hamilton, Method Man and Redman, Marsha Ambrosius, Junkyard Band and J. Brown. Gates open at 2 p.m. and the show starts at 3 p.m.

All Merriweather concessions stands are now cashless. Credit/debit cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay are accepted. Cash is accepted at the merchandise stand.

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Proof of vaccination and the wearing of face masks is no longer required to attend events at Merriweather Post Pavilion. However, if a performer decides that they would like a vaccine or mask policy in place for their show, the Pavilion will follow their lead. Individual show policies will be posted on the website and communicated to ticket holders ahead of the show.

All bags are subject to a thorough search upon entry. Guests have the right to refuse a bag search and the venue has a right to refuse entry. Bags cannot be larger than 13 inches by 15 inches. No backpacks of any size are allowed.

What items are prohibited?

  • No bottles, glass, cans, coolers or baskets.
  • No outside beverages except one empty or factory-sealed water bottle allowed per customer (refer to show for exceptions).
  • No professional cameras (with a removable lens) or recording devices.
  • No alcohol, grills or glass containers are permitted in the parking areas.
  • No laser pointers, weapons or selfie sticks.
  • No lightable tobacco product, vapes or electronic cigarettes. Howard County law prohibits smoking in public places.
  • No pets.

Personal food items in a clear, disposable, non-glass container are permitted (one per guest). Additionally, one empty or factory-sealed water bottle is allowed per customer.

Mobile tickets will be accepted on a mobile phone only. Printed out QR codes will not be allowed entry to the venue.

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