Renaissance Festival, Crab Feast, Art Walk, Wine and Craft Beer Sampling and More: Area Events

Looking for things to do in Anne Arundel County this month? Here are some events coming up to mark on the calendar, from artists in action to great beers.

· Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre Presents “The Addams Family”: The 2015 season comes to a creepy, kooky close with the devilishly delightful musical comedy, “The Addams Family.” Performance dates: Aug. 6 to Sept. 6 (Every Sunday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday) at the Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre, Inc. Cost: $22 per person Website: http://www.summergarden.com

· 70th Annual Rotary Club of Annapolis Crab Feast: Tickets buy all you can eat and drink, including male crabs, plus Maryland vegetable crab soup, sweet corn on the cob, beef barbecue sandwiches, draft beer and assorted sodas and water. Also, a bake sale, cake raffle and free fresh watermelon slices from the Mar-Del Watermelon Association will finish your feast with sweetness. Tickets range from $60 to $130 for adults. Details: 5 to 8 p.m. Aug. 7 at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, 550 Taylor Avenue, Annapolis

· Annapolis Towne Centre Free Friday Concerts: Every Friday night through Aug. 28, musicians take the stage on Towne Centre Boulevard to play classic rock, jazz, 80’s, blues, swing and Motown. Event includes a beer garden hosted by Towne Centre restaurants. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket. Details: 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Fridays at Annapolis Towne Centre at Parole, 203 Harker Place in Annapolis.

· 4th Annual Kegs & Corks Festival: Get a taste of Maryland wine and craft beer on Saturday, Aug. 15,from noon to 6 p.m. at the Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds, 1450 Generals Hwy. in Crownsville. The festival features 40 craft brews and 14 Maryland wineries showcasing over 60 wines. Tickets are $35 in advance, $40 at the gate, $30 military discount (in advance only), $30 for groups of 10+ (in advance only), and $20 for designated drivers.

· Annual Annapolis Art Walk: Designated a Top 25 Arts Destination nationally by American Style magazine. From Historic Downtown to West Annapolis and Eastport, over 20 art galleries will open their doors to visitors during special hours, 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20. Artists will also showcase their skills in public all over the city for onlookers to view. Event will be held rain or shine.

· Maryland Renaissance Festival: Visitors immerse themselves in a recreated 16th century English village set on 25 acres at 1821 Crownsville Road in Annapolis. Experience jesters, jousters, knights, live music, food and activities. Details: grounds open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 29- Oct. 25.