Chesapeake Highlights
Tabla Dee, Tabla Da
The world’s foremost Indian tabla master and percussionist, Zakir Hussain, brings his Masters of Percussion tour to Lisner Auditorium in D.C. on April 24. Having been tapped by such artists as George Harrison, Mickey Hart, and Van Morrison, Hussian is renowned for his melodic (raga) and rhythmic (tala) movements. (202) 994-6800 or
www.lisner.org.
Put on Your Sailin’ Shoes
The 26th Annual Bay Bridge Boat Show, billed as the largest spring boat show north of Palm Beach, will take place April 24–27 at Bay Bridge Marina in Kent Narrows. In addition to over 500 boats on display, 150 vendors, and instructional seminars, there’s family fun for all, including boat rides, fishing clinics, and much more. (410) 268-8828 or www.usboat.com.
A Story of Struggle, A Story of Hope
The Broadway smash hit
The Color Purple comes to Baltimore’s Hippodrome Theatre at the France-Merrick Performing Arts Center April 29 through May 18. Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Alice Walker, the unforgettable story of Celie and her triumph over adversity is sure to inspire. (410) 547-SEAT or
www.france-merrickpac.com.
Boys of Summer
It may be Spring, but the summer season’s most treasured sport, baseball, officially begins in April. The Washington Nationals play 14 home games this month in their brand new stadium in D.C., while the Baltimore Orioles host 15 games at renowned Camden Yards. (410) 547-SEAT or
www.ticketmaster.com.
Shooting Hoops
It’s a far cry from basketballs in the ’ol peach basket, but the sport of croquet also involves skillfully shooting (hitting) balls through hoops. A favorite spring pastime, the 26th Annual St. John’s College vs.
USNA croquet match will be contested on April 20 on the St. John’s campus in Annapolis. Who will prevail—the Johnnies or Mids? (410) 263-2371 or
www.stjohnscollege.edu.
All Aboard!
Families won’t want to miss the most exciting RxR event of the year, Day Out with Thomas: The Great Discovery Tour, at the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Museum in Baltimore April 25–27 (and May 2–4). Enter the world of Thomas & Thomas with train rides, storytelling, arts and crafts, and other Thomas-themed entertainment. (410) 752-2490 or
www.borail.org.
Run for the Roses
The Marlborough Hunt Races at Roedown Farm in Harwood annually attracts thousands of tailgaters, families, and horse race enthusiasts. The 34th running of the steeplechase races (and the Jack Russell Terrier races) and tailgate competition will take place on April 6, rain or shine. (410) 798-8275 or
www.marlboroughhuntraces.com.