Annapolis is home to incredible arts and culture scenes, outstanding and diverse dining options, and a rich, storied history. It’s also home to three of the nation’s largest boat shows — the U.S. Power Boat Show (Oct. 3-6, 2019), the U.S. Sailboat Show (Oct. 10-14), and the Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show (April).
If you’re visiting the Sailing Capital of the U.S., Annapolis, for one of this season’s boat shows, you’ll want to experience the city like a local! Be sure to make these seven stops during your time in Maryland’s capital this fall.
Photo courtesy: Visit Annapolis
1. Catch a show at Rams Head On Stage
Rams Head On Stage has been named by Pollstar as the World’s Top Music Club Under 500 Seats! This intimate, eclectic venue welcomes national and international entertainers for concerts and performances by chart-topping musicians, nationally known comedians, up-and-coming local and regional artists, top-of-the-line tribute acts, and more. Coming soon to Rams Head:
OCTOBER 4-7, 2019
Friday, October 4 at 8pm | The Doobie Others: A Tribute To The Doobie Brothers | Tickets $29.50
Saturday, October 5 at 1pm | Mason Jennings – All-Ages Matinee | Tickets $25
Saturday, October 5 at 8pm | Technicolor Motor Home: A Steely Dan Tribute | Tickets $28.50
Sunday, October 6 at 7:30pm | Rams Head Presents Blue Oyster Cult at Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts | Tickets $55-80
Sunday, October 6 at 8pm | Langhorne Slim & The Lost At Last Band with Katie Pruitt | Tickets $39.50
OCTOBER 10-14, 2019
Thursday, October 10 at 8pm | Renaissance | Tickets $39.50
Friday, October 11 at 5pm and 8pm | Phil Vassar: Hitsteria Tour | Tickets $49.50
Saturday, October 12 at 1pm | Johnny A. & Kasim Sulton: Songs & Stories – All-Ages Matinee | Tickets $35
Saturday, October 12 at 8pm | Jimmie Vaughan | Tickets $47.50
Sunday, October 13 at 8pm | Tiffany | Tickets $46.50
Monday, October 14 at 8pm | Steven Page Trio Formerly of Barenaked Ladies with Dean Friedman | Tickets $27.50
Click here to view Rams Head On Stage’s full calendar of upcoming shows.
2. Check out happy hour at Rams Head Tavern Annapolis
If you’re looking for a delicious cocktail at a great price on a beautiful, fall evening, Rams Head Tavern Annapolis is the place to go. Enjoy one of the area’s best happy hours, offered Monday through Friday from 3 to 7pm. Rams Head Tavern is located at 33 West Street, Annapolis, MD 21401
Happy Hour:
1/2 Price Appetizers
$2 OFF Wine & Liquor
$3 Draft Beer
$2.5 Domestic Bottles
Happy hour specials are offered Monday through Friday from 3pm to 7pm.
3. Stroll West Street at the First Sunday Arts Festival
The First Sunday Arts Festival connects Annapolitans and visitors with local businesses, community organizations, artisans, musicians, and other vendors for a full day of great sounds, great sights, and great smells! The festival takes place throughout downtown Annapolis’ Calvert and West Streets on the first Sunday of each month from May to November. Take this cultural stroll during their October festival on October 6 from 11am to 5pm.
4. Enjoy a great meal at Rams Head
Whether you’re only in town for two days or you’re turning the boat show into an excuse for a relaxing, fun, long weekend, be sure to take advantage of Rams Head’s robust selection of appetizers, entrees, salads, sandwiches, and more! View their full menu here. Or, try one of their daily or weekly special to get a deal that will make you want to visit Annapolis all the time!
Weekly Specials:
Sunday | Sunday Jazz Brunch, Bottomless Bloody Mary Bar ($10 with entree purchase), $5 Burger Night
Monday | Lobster Night ($22.95)
Tuesday | Prime Rib Night ($14.95/$16.95)
Wednesday | Kids Eat Free (Prices vary)
Thursday | Taco Thursday ($2.75 street tacos, $3.95 margaritas, and more!)
6. Go to a Navy football game
Support the U.S. Naval Academy’s football team as they take on the U.S. Air Force Falcons on Saturday, October 5 at 3:30pm at Navy-Marine Corps Stadium here in Annapolis. No matter who you’re rooting for, the Navy-Air Force matchup is always a sight to behold.
7. Cheer on your favorite NFL team
Catch Ravens or Redskins games at Rams Head Tavern, while taking full advantage of their game-winning NFL specials! These specials are available on Sundays, Mondays, and Thursdays starting one hour before kickoff, only in the Tavern and Pub areas:
NFL Specials
$3 Fordham & Dominion drafts
$3 OFF all appetizers
$12 Buckets (5 bottles: Budweiser, Bud Light, Miller Lite, Coors Light, or Michelob Ultra)
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Give the Gift of Music This Holiday Season: Rams Head Concert Gift Guide!
Rams Head On Stage has more than 100 shows to choose from, and in all genres! Below we’ve listed some great choices if you’re still not sure what to get that special someone this holiday season.
FOR THE COMEDY LOVER:
First time in the room, tickets are going quickly for GILBERT GOTTFRIED on Jan. 16th!
And coming this spring, comedian JAY MOHR!
CLICK HERE to view more COMEDY shows.
FOR THE R&B FAN:
We’re ringing in the New Year with two MUSIQ SOULCHILD shows on January 1st! What a way to start 2020!
And we’re thrilled to present RAY PARKER JR on February 7th!
We’ve also just announced two MAYSA shows! She’ll be heading back to Annapolis this Spring to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the release of her very first album, “Maysa”.
TRIBUTE SHOWS GALORE:
We’ve got lots to choose from! 1964 THE TRIBUTE here on December 29th is still one of our faves, and a must-see for those Beatles fans:
And MAN IN BLACK JOHNNY CASH TRIBUTE, here on January 13th is a new, promising fun artist that has not yet played our venue before:
CLICK HERE to view more fun TRIBUTE shows.
HOW ABOUT A LITTLE CELTIC MUSIC?
Might we suggest GAELIC STORM or THE HIGH KINGS?
CLICK HERE to view more Celtic Concerts.
Still looking for ideas? Rams Head recommends the following shows:
December 31 – Deanna Bogart Band New Year’s Eve Concert
February 29 – Zoë Keating (matinee)
A cellist since the age of 8, Zoë has played with a wide range of artists, including Imogen Heap, Amanda Palmer, Tears for Fears, DJ Shadow, Dan Hicks, Thomas Dolby, Sean Lennon, John Vanderslice, Rasputina, Pomplamoose and Paolo Nutini.
March 10 – Rome (Sublime w. Rome) & Duddy (Dirty Heads) Friends & Family Tour
April 21 – Penny & Sparrow
“Penny & Sparrow have steadily built a sound as attentive to detail as Simon & Garfunkel and as open to the present day as Bon Iver,”
April 27 & May 4 – KT Tunstall
May 6 & 7 – Jonathan Coulton w. Paul & Storm
Often called “JoCo” by fans, Jonathan Coulton is an American singer-songwriter known for his songs about geek culture and his use of the Internet to draw fans. He has been the house musician for NPR weekly puzzle quiz show Ask Me Another since 2012.
For our full concert listing, visit www.ramsheadonstage.com
You can also purchase gift cards online HERE, and choose either digital delivery, or US Mail with a personalized message.
Gift Cards can be purchased in just about any increment and can be used to purchase concert tickets!
If you call our box office at (410) 268-4545, our friendly box-officers will be able to suggest some great upcoming concerts, go over seating choices with you, and answer any other questions you might have.
Happy Holidays!