Outdoor Movie, Indoor Play: Greater Elkridge Weekend Happenings

Where: Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia
When: 6 p.m. on Friday, July 13
What: Ravens running back Ray Rice is hosting an anti-bullying forum open to the public.
Pricing: Free

Where:  in Elkridge
When: 7:15 p.m. on Friday, July 13
Why to go: Play to win.
Pricing: $10 and up

Romeo and Juliet
Where: Laurel Mill Playhouse (508 Main St.) in Laurel
When: 8 p.m. on Friday, July 13
Why Go: The famous story of young love and feuding families will be filled with action and music.
Pricing: $15

Little Italy Open Air Film Festival
Where: High Street and Stiles Street in Baltimore
When: 7–9 p.m. on Friday, July 13
Why Go: Watch The Godfather outside among friends.
Pricing: Free

Annapolis Irish Festival 2012
Where: 1520 Crownsville Rd. in Crownsville
When: 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 14 
Why Go: More than 10,000 people attended last year's festival, which will feature bands, workshops, demonstrations and vendors.
Pricing: $15

Where: Patapsco Valley State Park (Avalon area) in Elkridge
When: 8 a.m. on Sunday, July 15
Why Go: The goal of the 25K is to finish, then celebrate with an all-day after-party.
Pricing: Varies ($45–$55) 

Beer & Fear
Where: Terrapin Adventures (8600 Foundry St.) in Savage
When: 3 p.m. on Sunday, July 15
Why Go: Spend two hours taking on the ropes course then reward yourself with entrees paired with Rams Head beers or wine.
Pricing: $69.95 plus tax

Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour
Where: Verizon Center in Washington, D.C.
When: 8 p.m. on Friday, July 13, and Saturday, July 14; 4 p.m. on Sunday, July 15
Why Go: This Cirque du Soleil show combines Michael Jackson's music and lyrics with riveting visuals and dance.
Pricing: Free