Mother's Day weekend events
Here's our weekly guide to the weekend, with Mother's Day an obvious theme this time around. There's something for moms who prefer the sedate (Ladew Topiary Gardens, the Walters) and the possibly raucous (Urban Pirates).
Thanks to Lindsey Citron for her contributions:
Thursday, May 7:
"Mother Said: A Momplicated Relationship" Siobhan Kolker and Elizabeth Hart perform songs about mothers and daughters at 7:30 p.m. in the cabaret at Germano’s restaurant, 300 S. High St. $10 plus food and drink minimum. Call 410-752-4515 or visit germanostrattoria.com.
Mother’s Day Crafts Kids can make a card, piece of jewelry or another craft to show moms they care at the Govans branch of the Enoch Pratt Free Library, 5714 Bellona Ave., at 4 p.m. Ages 6-12. Free. Visit prattlibrary.org or call 410-396-6098.
Friday, May 8:
Music for Moms Celebrate Mother’s Day with fun songs made for moms, 11:30 a.m. Friday at the Enoch Pratt Free Library Central Branch, 400 Cathedral St. For kids ages 3-5 and their parents. Free. Visit prattlibrary.org or call 410-396-5430.
Mother and Child Tea Have a tea party, read books, play games and enjoy snacks with Mom in honor of Mother’s Day at noon at the Howard County Library, Savage Branch, 9525 Durness Lane, Laurel. Ages 5 and up with adult. Free. Registration required. Call 410-880-5978 or visit hclibrary.org.
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Saturday, May 9:
Mother’s Day weekend Head to Ladew Topiary Gardens, 3535 Jarrettsville Pike, Monkton, 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday for complimentary coffee and tea and a free gift for mothers, while supplies last. Admission is $10 for adults; $8 for seniors and students; and $2 for children 12 and younger. Call 410-557-9466 or go to ladewgardens.com.
Downtown Baltimore Family Alliance Kids' Spaces House Tour Get a walking tour of some of the most creative kids' rooms and nurseries in Federal Hill. All proceeds benefit the Downtown Baltimore Family Alliance. Start at Spoons Coffee Cafe, 24 E. Cross St., Baltimore, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Adults only; no children or strollers unless infants can be carried by parents. DBFA members- $20 (advance), Non-members-$25 (advance), at the door - $30. Advance purchase strongly recommended. Visit dbfam.org.
‘A Tribute to Mothers’ A concert in honor of dear ol’ Mom, featuring Yolanda Adams, Marvin Sapp and Kirk Franklin, takes place at 6 p.m. at 1st Mariner Arena, 201 W. Baltimore St. $44.50-$51.50. Call 410-547-7328 or go to ticketmaster.com.
Sunday, May 10:
Women in art In honor of Mother’s Day, the Walters Art Museum, 600 N. Charles St., is conducting a guided tour of its collection entitled "Celebrating Women in Art," highlighting paintings and sculptures that depict the roles of women from ancient times through the 19th century. Tour starts at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 10,. Free. Call 410-547-9000 or go to thewalters.org.
Urban Pirates Mother's Day Special: Give mom a free pirate-ship ride with Urban Pirates at Ann Street Pier all day. All ages, Free for moms; $20 for passengers 3 and up, $10 for under 3. Reservations required. Call 410-32-QUEST or visit urbanpirates.us.
