Enjoy cocktail hour, auctions, dinner and live music and dancing at Annapolis Symphony Orchestra’s annual Symphony Ball. This year ASO honors long-time supporter Arthur Edwards, who passed away last May, with the theme Bow Tie Under the Big Top. Edwards’ fashion trademark was a bow tie, so wear your favorite bow tie to the Ball. The Ball benefits ASO’s artistic and educational programs. 6:30pm at Loews Annapolis Hotel. $225; rsvp: 410-269-1132: www.annapolissymphony.org.