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• NECTAR read more ›
  (1628 Thames St. Tel. 410-522-7728)
  nectarboutique.com
  Even though it’s winter, there’s never a bad time to brighten up your wardrobe with warmweather looks by designers like Trina Turk, For Joseph and R. Jean.
• NEOPOL SAVORY SMOKERY read more ›
  (529 E Belvedere Ave. Tel. 410-433-7700)
  neopol.net
  The masters at Neopol want you to know there’s a whole world of smoked meat beyond sausage and salmon. Pick up crabcakes, shrimp, chicken breast and even tofu smoked on-site with local ingredients.
• SU CASA read more ›
  (901 S Bond St. Tel. 410-522-7010)
  www.esucasa.com
  Although this Fells Point favorite is known for big-ticket items (bedroom furniture, swanky leather sofas), it also offers fun barware, cool picture frames and imaginative art.

• CÉZANNE AND AMERICAN MODERNISM read more ›
  (10 Art Museum Dr. Tel. 443-573-1700)
  artbma.org
  This exhibit delves into Cézanne’s impact on the American art scene, with 16 of his paintings displayed alongside works by artists influenced by Cézanne, like Maurice Prendergast and Man Ray.
• THE MARYLAND ZOO read more ›
  (In Druid Hill Park. Tel. 410-366-5466)
  www.marylandzoo.org
  After a brief winter break, the zoo kicks off a new season this month. Stop in to feed giraffes, check out polar bears and say happy birthday to the biggest toddler in town—Samson the elephant turns 2 on March 19.
• ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE read more ›
  (Inner Harbor. Tel. no phone)
  irishparade.net
  Don green and watch dancers and bagpipers jig their way from the Washington Monument to Market Place. The pre-parade Shamrock 5K follows a similar route. March 14.

• TAPAS ADELA read more ›
  (814 S Broadway. Tel. 410-534-6262)
  Late-night tapas and sparkling sangria hit the spot at this Fells Point bar and restaurant. Choose between classic Spanish dishes (suckling pig) and nouveau combos (calamari and pork meatballs served over black paella). $$
• MR. RAIN’S FUN HOUSE read more ›
  (800 Key Hwy. Tel. 443-524-7379)
  mrrainsfunhouse.com
  This playful restaurant reflects the imaginative spirit of the museum beneath it with dishes like wild mushroom terrine with blackberries and cocoa reduction. $$$$
• SALT read more ›
  (2127 E Pratt St. Tel. 410-276-5480)
  salttavern.com
  Food at this sleek Butcher’s Hill restaurant and bar is downright decadent. Make a reservation to indulge in crispy duck-fat fries, meaty short ribs braised in ginger beer and hoisin veal cheeks. Arrive early for a Pearsnickety (gin, fresh pears and ginger liqueur) at the bar. $$$$

• AZUL 17 read more ›
  (9400 Snowden River Pkwy, Columbia. Tel. 410-309-9717)
  azul17.com
  This upscale lounge features more than 100 types of tequila and unusual cocktails. Don’t leave without trying the $100 Rockefeller margarita made with Don Julio Real. You’ll never drink well tequila again.
• JAMES JOYCE IRISH PUB read more ›
  (616 S President St. Tel. 410-727-5107)
  www.thejamesjoycepub.com
  Celebrate St. Paddy’s Day with live music and creamy Guinness in Harbor East. This bar, designed and built in Ireland and shipped to the US, boasts an authentic pub ambience and a jovial crowd.

• ANNAPOLIS, MD read more ›
  (29 miles south of Baltimore. Tel. 888-302-2852)
  www.visit-annapolis.org
  Wear your walking shoes to explore this quaint downtown area with cobblestone streets, quirky shops and historic buildings. Make sure to admire the stately Naval Academy.

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Fun Fact!
Maryland’s Gov. Martin O’Malley is a regular in the modern Irish music scene. He’s the lead singer in the band O’Malley’s March.