Annual boat show goes online for 2021
It might be hard to believe we’re already two weeks into 2021, but it’s true. Time flies when you’re stuck inside. But fear not! There is more to do from the comfort of your couch than you might think.
Take a look at some of the events happening this weekend. Tours in the city continue while following coronavirus pandemic guidelines.
Freedom Boat Club Maryland Virtual Boat Show
Before the Baltimore Ravens playoff game kicks off Saturday night, take one of several virtual tours of the Freedom Boat Club Maryland Boat Show. Tour times are set for 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
The Zoom presentation will last 20 minutes, followed by a question-and-answer session.
Viewers should RSVP for the free event at eventbrite.com.
Baltimore Ravens vs. Buffalo Bills
On Saturday, the Baltimore Ravens will travel to western New York to take on the Buffalo Bills in an NFL playoff divisional-round matchup.
Last weekend in the wild-card round, the Ravens (12-5) overcame a 10-point deficit to defeat the Tennessee Titans, 20-13. The Bills (14-3) held off the Indianapolis Colts, 27-24.
The teams have never met in the playoffs. Baltimore has won six of the nine regular-season meetings between the two all-time.
Watch the nationally-televised game at 8:15 p.m. on NBC.
Colonial Annapolis Walking Tour
Take a tour of the Annapolis Historic District this weekend guided by a host clad in traditional Colonial attire who will share a wealth of knowledge about the history and culture of the 400-year-old city.
The 90-minute tours are set from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Adult tickets are $18 and $8 for children.
In compliance with coronavirus restrictions, tours will be held entirely outdoors, and guests must wear masks throughout.
Tickets can be purchased at watermarkjourney.com/events/colonial-annapolis-walking-tour.
Will Ridgley Sr. of Colonial Tours of Annapolis talks about the African American Experience at the Visitors Center. In compliance with coronavirus restrictions, tours these days are held entirely outdoors, and guests must wear masks throughout.
New streaming shows and classic movies
If you didn’t binge the steamy period drama series “Bridgerton” on Netflix when it debuted on Christmas Day, it’s not too late. There’s ample time over the long weekend to watch the eight-episode series, produced by Shonda Rhimes of “Grey’s Anatomy” fame, set in 19th-century London.
You could also opt for era-defining movies new to the streaming service like “Cool Hand Luke,” “Goodfellas,” “Bonnie and Clyde” and “Superbad.”
Elsewhere, all nine seasons of “The Office” have migrated from Netflix to NBC’s streaming service, Peacock. And the new Marvel miniseries, “WandaVision,” premiered Friday on Disney+.
Inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris
Join a virtual watch party starting at noon Wednesday for the 2021 presidential inauguration ceremony for President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris.
The event will feature an outdoor swearing-in ceremony, community service events, a reimagined parade, and virtual celebrations that bring the country together, according to the Biden Inaugural Committee. Lady Gaga and Jennifer
Lopez are slated to perform.
Rum and sugar and song
Another option for spending your long holiday weekend at home is to take some time watching the ever-growing number of sea shanty-themed videos on TikTok, a social media platform downloadable on phones.
Yes, you read that right, sea shanties. In recent days, the 18th-century working songs belted out by ship sailors have become a viral sensation on the video-sharing social network. From “The Scotsman” to “Drunken Sailor” to “The Wellerman,” dozens of users have offered their take on the wildly catchy tunes.