Music

There are some holiday songs that are simply unavoidable. From Mariah Carey to Wham!, strap in and prepare to hear these on repeat for the next month.

The holiday season is upon Annapolis. You could catch a production of the musical “White Christmas,” shop at the first of several holiday markets or enjoy the century-old tradition of the Annapolis tree lighting. Those are some of the best things to do starting the day after Thanksgiving through Nov. 29.

Travel & Leisure just put Annapolis 15th on its annual list of the top 25 towns to visit for Christmas for the second year in a row. The website, frankly, is late to the party. Annapolis has been a Christmas town for more than a century. Here, then, is an essential guide to the holidays in Annapolis.

You could line up for tickets to see “A Christmas Carol,” catch the county executive in a Latin dance competition or listen to some award-winning blues. Those are just some of the best things to do through Nov. 22.

You can honor Veterans Day, take in a traveling circus, catch a college basketball doubleheader, or hear some great jazz and roots. Those are just some of the best things to do through Nov. 15.

The Baltimore Choral Arts Society will present "Human Requiem," a stirring musical offering that combines classical music and current events surrounding the tragic loss of Black lives.

You could take in an art exhibit, tug your heart out in the annual “Slaughter Across the Water” or listen to jazz classics from Disney films. Those are just some of the best things to do in Annapolis through Nov. 8.

Whether you want to openly cry from the sadness of Rod Wave’s music or instead go to some comedy shows and see a historical play, we’ve got you covered.

Outkast’s Big Boi will perform during halftime of the Ravens game on Nov. 16. The performance will also function as a light show, thanks to handouts of LED wristbands that will sync to the music.

If you’re in Annapolis Saturday, should you celebrate Kunta Kinte or the Day of the Dead? The answer is both. The twin festivals are two of seven great things to do in Annapolis through Nov. 1.

Actor Richard Roundtree, who died Tuesday at age 81, created the iconic film character John Shaft, who redefined Black male characterization in movies and across popular culture.

You can watch Navy take on Air Force Saturday in the first game of the Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy series, but only on TV or online. There’s also new theater, Paul Reiser’s stand-up tour and more through Oct. 25.

Grammy-winning duo Brothers Osborne, who hail from Anne Arundel County, continue to put Maryland's country music scene on the map.

Familiar portrayals of traumatic and tragic elements of Billie Holiday’s life can miss the point of her story: Eleanora Fagan from Baltimore had a singular voice and a lasting musical and cultural impact.

The motor yachts and trawlers are gone, making way for the Annapolis Powerboat Show. But there’s also art, music and festivals to enjoy through Oct. 18.