Across the Bridge

 Annapolis Symphony Orchestra Performs Beethoven

Annapolis Symphony Orchestra’s Masterworks series continues this February with Beethoven’s Emperor Concerto. The performances will be held on February 3rd and 4th at 8 p.m. at Maryland Hall in Annapolis, as well as on February 5th at 3 p.m. at The Music Center at Strathmore in North Bethesda. The show will be a powerful evening of music that speaks of war and peace, slavery and freedom, and courage and heroism. Get tickets today at annapolissymphony.org.

Polar Bear Plunge

The Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge & Plungefest will be February 2nd through 4th beginning at 9 a.m. each day. Held at Sandy Point State Park in Annapolis, the event raises money for Special Olympics Maryland. Just as last year, plungers will have the option to plunge virtually or in-person this year. Bear the cold and join the fun, with live music, entertainment, and the big plunges into the Chesapeake Bay. Register for the 27th Annual Plunge at plungemd.com.

 SOUPER BOWL LUNCH FOR THE LIGHT HOUSE

The 17th Annual SOUPer Bowl Lunch for the Light House will be in-person for the first time in two years! The much-anticipated event will be February 12th from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Heritage Baptist Church in Annapolis. Representatives from the Light House Best Culinary Arts job training program will ladle soups prepared by locally renowned Chef Zachary Pope. Since 2007, this has been a treasured tradition to raise money for the Light House Homeless Prevention Center in Annapolis. Admission is free, but donations are requested to benefit the Light House and can be made online at heritageloves.com/onlinegiving and selecting “SOUPer Bowl” when prompted.

Peter and the Starcatcher

The Children’s Theatre of Annapolis will be performing Peter and the Starcatcher this February. Performances will be held at: 7 p.m. on Fridays (February 3, 10, and 17); 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Saturdays (February 4, 11, and 18); and at 2 p.m. on Sundays (February 5, 12, and 19). Peter and the Starcatcher tells the story of how an orphan comes to be “The Boy Who Would Never Grow Up,” or who we know as Peter Pan. Be sure to get your tickets now at childrenstheatreofannapolis.org.

February 9

Adult Book Club: The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett at Crofton Library in Crofton, 2 p.m.; aacpl.net. Join Crofton Library staff as we discuss Brit Bennett’s The Vanishing Half

February 10

Fire and Ice at Annapolis Town Center, 4 to 8 p.m. Continues through February 11th; More information on Facebook. What’s your love story? Join ATC the weekend before Valentine’s Day, Friday 2/10 and Saturday 2/11, to celebrate love with Fire & Ice!