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🍦How to get your kids on the water

Best places to drink beer outside, Navy swimming at the Olympic Trials, Bike Party Pride Ride...

Naptown Scoop
June 26, 2024

TOGETHER WITH

Good morning, Annapolis. This is Naptown Scoop, where we plan your social calendar like that one friend you had in high school who always knew where all the parties were.

In today’s Naptown Scoop:

Our favorite places to drink beer outside
Navy swimming at Olympic Trials
Bike Party Pride Ride

Let’s get to it.

— Lauren Burke Meyer, Dylan Roche, & Ryan Sneddon

The Blues are back in town

This is the worst kept secret in Annapolis. Can you even call it a secret if 11,171 people know about it?

On June 1st, we flooded the stadium to cheer on our Annapolis Blues and broke a NPSL attendance record. This Saturday (6/29) the Blues are back in action at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. Our goal? Break the record again.

It’s Military Appreciation Night and we’re celebrating with tailgating and a thrilling game against Virginia Beach FC. Summer’s only getting hotter, but luckily the first 1,000 fans will receive a Blues cooling towel courtesy of Giant Foods. Tickets start at $8. We’ll see you there. Up the Blues!

THE DIGEST

Another day, another drawing

It’s Day 3 of Annapolis Wears Hope at Wrabyn and we just gave away another sweet experience – a cruise for you and 5 friends on Forward Brewing’s new boat, Sally IVth. Didn’t win yet? No worries. We still have dinner at InGrano’s new West Annapolis location, Gucci from Zachary’s Jewelers, and drumroll please. . . a catered dinner for 8 from Ken’s Creative Kitchen. So head on over to Wrabyn (they’re donating 10% of sales to Annapolis Hope this week) or enter online. Wrabyn’s located at 12 Annapolis Street, Annapolis, MD 21401.

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LOCAL BUSINESS

Our favorite places to drink beer outside 🍻

There’s something about a brew with a view. Especially when it’s 90ºF. Here are a few of our favorite outdoor spots to drink beer around town.

🍺 Forward Brewing: The Eastport brewery and restaurant has some of the freshest beers and food around. Bonus: they’re dog and kid-friendly! 418 Fourth St, Annapolis, MD 21403.

🍺 Chessie’s Wharf: Eastern Shore RAR’s first foray into Annapolis (and hopefully not their last). The taproom features 38 draft selections, fantastic food, and singing fishies. 609 Melvin Ave, Annapolis, MD 21401.

🍺 Homestead Gardens Beer Farm: Cold brews for green thumbs? 👍 💚 Yes, please! Enjoy live entertainment and food trucks this weekend while you sip and shop. Yeah, you can take your beers inside. Summer hours are Friday: 3–8 PM; Saturday: 12–8 PM; and Sunday: 12–6 PM. 743 W Central Ave, Davidsonville, MD 21035.

🍺 Garten: A modern beer and wine garden from the folks behind Preserve. Need we say more? 849 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd, Severna Park, MD 21146.

🍺 The Choptank: Beers on the roof is about as good as it gets. Add a crabcake and that is as good as its gets. Choptank’s is #4 on our Top 10 list. 110 Compromise St, Annapolis, MD 21401.

🍺 Davis’ Pub: The best motto around: Where there are no strangers, only friends you haven’t met. This Eastport watering hole is as local as local gets. 400 Chester Ave, Annapolis, MD 21403.

HERE. a pop-up shop opens Monday 🛍️ 🎨 🕯️ 🖼️

HERE is the perfect way to shop local. Here. a pop-up shop returns for its summer stint on Monday (7/1) at 186 Main St. Annapolis, MD 21401. Founder and Arnold resident Ellen Lunay supports nearly 100 local artists and makers with each shop! HERE’s open daily July 1–31. Sunday–Thursday hours: 10 AM–6 PM. Friday/Saturday hours: 10 AM–7 PM. While you wait, shop online 24/7 for art, décor, jewelry, and more!

Maligayang anibersaryo, Lasang Pinoy!

Yes, we just said “Happy Anniversary” in Filipino. That’s because Lasang Pinoy is coming up on a full year in business and will be celebrating this Sunday (6/30). The restaurant specializes in Filipino cuisine and is located where Nando’s used to be at Westfield Annapolis. To celebrate the milestone, Lasang Pinoy is offering 20% off all checks and a roast lechon special (whole pig, often eaten as a celebratory tradition in Filipino cuisine).

Nothing in this section is sponsored. They're just the things you need to know. I'll always let you know when something's sponsored.

A MESSAGE OF BELONGING FROM ST. ANNE’S SCHOOL OF ANNAPOLIS

YOU BELONG HERE is not just a slogan, it’s embedded in everything we do at St. Anne’s School, including the books we read! Creating a sense of belonging is not only important to us as an Episcopal school and a welcoming community; we know how critical it is for a child’s academic success. As parents strive to avoid the “Summer Slide,” research shows that reading is the single most significant way to combat summer learning loss. And as we wrap up our Juneteenth and Pride month celebrations, why not incorporate books that foster a sense of belonging? Reading, Learning, Belonging, Welcoming, St. Anne’s School of Annapolis. YOU BELONG HERE.

WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

Get Your Kids on the Water 🌊

School’s out for summer and that means one thing. It’s HOT. 🥵 Beat the heat with some nautical pastimes for your kiddos. Thankfully, there’s no shortage of choices in Annapolis. So, get your kids out on the water with these top-notch options that include sailing, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, pirates, and more. Check it out! ⛵️ 🏴‍☠️ ⚓️

Weekend Preview

Friday

📚 BIG Book sale: Give recycled books a new home. Runs from 3–5 PM. Also on Saturday (6/29) from 8 AM–2 PM. 451 Defense Hwy., Annapolis, MD, 21401

🎨 Local by Design Market: Cocktail hour starts at 4 PM. The Gallery stays open until 7 PM for a fun shopping event to mingle with local Annapolis artisans & vendors. Shop one-of-a-kind furniture, art, home décor, jewelry, & apparel. 1818 Margaret Ave, Annapolis, MD 21401.

Saturday

🎨 Local by Design Market: 10–5 PM on Saturday and Sunday.

📖 Park Books Storytime & Craft with Author Bunmi Emenanjo: In the book, I'll See You in Ijebu, a girl growing up in Lagos, Nigeria takes a trip to visit her Muslim extended family. She fills her days with celebrations, traditions, & special times. 555 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd, Severna Park, MD 21146.

Sunday

🐷 Kinder Farm Park, Anniversary & Meet the Kids: Celebrate 25 years of this beloved park. Meet newborn farm animals, do crafts & activities, tour the Kinder Farmhouse, or take a hayride around the trails. 11 AM–3 PM. Tip: Enter at 1001 Kinder Farm Park Rd in Millersville & park by the turf fields.

Need last-minute plans? 🗓

It’s almost the weekend! Assuming you don’t want to spend Friday eve (aka Thursday) staring at the laundry you won’t fold anyway, here are two great ways to get out.

🎶 First, there’s Tides & Tunes, the summer concert series at Annapolis Maritime Museum. This week’s performance is classic and modern rock by the Timmie Metz Band. 7–9 PM at 723 Second Street, Annapolis, MD 21403.

🎵 Alternatively, there’s Watermark’s Naptown Brass Band Cruise. You’ll get to hear a rousing performance by Annapolis’ favorite New Orleans-style street band as you tour the Severn River. 7–9 PM. Deaprts from 1 Dock Street, Annapolis, MD, 21401.

Bike Party Pride Ride 🚲 🏳️‍🌈

Annapolis Bike Party invites you to join them in closing out Pride Month on Friday with a special Pride Ride. Bikers are meeting at 7:30 PM at Acton Cove Park (176 Acton Road, Annapolis, MD 21403) and riding until 10:30 PM. Anyone is welcome to join, so grab a few lights and join the Bike Party for a casual ride around town. Can’t make it? Annapolis Bike Party does group rides every month, so watch for upcoming details about July.

Nothing in this section is sponsored. They're just the things you need to know. I'll always let you know when something's sponsored.

EXTRA SPRINKLES

Do Summer Not Laundry

Picture this: it’s a beautiful day, all you want is to be outside, and you’re . . . folding socks. When there’s summer fun to be had, you probably feel like ditching chores. So let’s do it. Admiral Cleaners can wash and fold your laundry all summer. They even pick it up and drop it off. All you have to do is put your bag outside for pick-up. Get started at [email protected], 410-267-8381, or admiralcleaners.com . Receive a $10 credit when you mention Naptown Scoop! Take a load off, summer’s too short to do laundry.*

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WEATHER

Thursday

88 🌡️ 71 | ⛅ | 17% | 💨 NNE 7 mph (6 knots)

Friday

83 🌡️ 73 | 🌤️ | 0% | 💨 E 11 mph (10 knots)

💧🌡️ Water temperature = 81ºF
Temperature readings taken from the mouth of the Severn River the night before publication

LIVE MUSIC LOWDOWN

Thursday

Friday

SPORTS

Navy at USA Swimming Olympic Team Trials 🏊‍♂️ ⚓️

You could say things are going swimmingly for Navy’s Ben Irwin. The freshman qualified for the semifinals in the 200 backstroke at last week’s USA Swimming Olympic Team Trials. Ben, who also swam in the 100 back at the event, won his heat in the 200 back and placed 12th in the trial heats with a time of 1:58.96. He tied for 12th place in the semifinal round of racing, clocking 1:59.89. Joining Ben at the trials were teammates and seniors Patrick Colwell, Matt Murphy, Jonah Harm; sophomore Michael Phillips; and freshman Juan Mora. See all the times.

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🍦How to get your kids on the water

Best places to drink beer outside, Navy swimming at the Olympic Trials, Bike Party Pride Ride...

TOGETHER WITH

SPONSORED BY THE ANNAPOLIS BLUES

The Blues are back in town

THE DIGEST

Another day, another drawing

@NAPTOWNSCOOP

LOCAL BUSINESS

Our favorite places to drink beer outside 🍻

HERE. a pop-up shop opens Monday 🛍️ 🎨 🕯️ 🖼️

Maligayang anibersaryo, Lasang Pinoy!

A MESSAGE OF BELONGING FROM ST. ANNE’S SCHOOL OF ANNAPOLIS

WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

Get Your Kids on the Water 🌊

Weekend Preview

Need last-minute plans? 🗓

Bike Party Pride Ride 🚲 🏳️‍🌈

EXTRA SPRINKLES

Do Summer Not Laundry

WEATHER

Thursday

Friday

LIVE MUSIC LOWDOWN

Thursday

Friday

SPORTS

Navy at USA Swimming Olympic Team Trials 🏊‍♂️ ⚓️

THANKS!