Week’s best Annapolis events: Singer John O’Hurley, guitarist Bob Bowman and Lafayette’s Annapolis Walking Tour

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John O'Hurley sings an array of standards at a concert April 25 at Rams Head on Stage.
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Fingerstyle guitarist, mandolin and banjo player Bob Bowman makes his Annapolis premiere on April 24.

PUBLISHED: April 17, 2019 at 6:00 a.m. | UPDATED: June 22, 2019 at 2:05 p.m.

Lafayette’s Annapolis Walking Tour

Senior historian Glenn Campbell leads this walking tour, which follows in the footsteps of the Marquis de Lafayette when he visited Annapolis in 1824. The tour also features a few asides to sites from the general’s earlier trips to Annapolis. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes and dress for rain or shine, and meet at the porch on the Main Street side of the Maryland Inn, 16 Church Circle, Annapolis. 10:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. and 1 p.m.-2:45 p.m. April 20. Tickets are $15 general admission and $10 for Historic Annapolis members and volunteers. 410-267-6656. Annapolis.org.

Earth Day Grateful Dead Yoga Class

An all-levels Grateful Dead-inspired yoga class to benefit Annapolis Green. Dogfish Head “American Beauty” beer will be served after the class. 4 p.m.-6 p.m. April 20. Ruah Yoga Studio, 1410 Forest Drive #9, Annapolis. The class is pay-as-you-wish with a suggested donation of $20. Ruahstudio.com. 410-216-7838.

Organic Wine Happy Hour

Enjoy a complimentary tasting and learn about wines from organic, biodynamic and sustainable vineyards. 5 p.m.-7 p.m. April 22. Bin 201 Wine Sellers, 201 Harker Place Suite #100, Annapolis. 410-571-2011.

This behind-the-scenes tour at the William Paca House on April 24 looks at works from around the world.

Decorative Arts Tour

This behind-the-scenes tour at the William Paca House looks at works from around the world. William Paca House and Garden, 186 Prince George St., Annapolis. 1:30 p.m.-3 p.m. April 24. Tickets are $25 general admission and $20 for Historic Annapolis members and volunteers. 410-267-6656. Annapolis.org.

An evening with Bob Bowman

Fingerstyle guitarist and mandolin and banjo player Bob Bowman makes his Annapolis premiere. He’ll play original songs, as well as solo guitar arrangements of centuries-old Irish harp and fiddle music and popular jazz and blues of the ’30s and ’40s. 8 p.m. April 24. 49 West Coffeehouse, 49 West St., Annapolis. Tickets are $15. Call 410-626-9796 for reservations, as space is limited. 49westcoffeehouse.com/event/bob-bowman.

Once Upon a Guinness Irish Story Telling Dinner

Award-winning author and storyteller David McDonnell will spin tales of Ireland’s history and folklore. 3 p.m.-5 p.m. April 25. Galway Bay Irish Restaurant and Pub, 63 Maryland Ave., Annapolis. The night includes a three-course Irish dinner for $25. 410-263-8333.

John O'Hurley sings an array of standards at a concert April 25 at Rams Head on Stage. — John O’Hurley sings an array of standards at a concert April 25 at Rams Head on Stage.

John O’Hurley: A Man With Standards

John O’Hurley, known from “Seinfeld” and “Dancing With The Stars,” shares a 90-minute retrospective on The Great American Songbook, while looking back on his life and career. Doors open at 7 p.m. for the 8 p.m. show. April 25. Rams Head on Stage, 33 West St., Annapolis. Tickets are $49.50 for the 21 and older show at ramsheadonstage.com. 410-268-4545.