A list of our favorite local events for the month of March. Event dates may be subject to change due to COVID restrictions.
Annapolis Oyster Roast & Sock Burning
After a hiatus during the pandemic, the Annapolis Oyster Roast & Sock Burning is back to celebrate the maritime culture of the Eastport community and all things Chesapeake. The event will be held on Saturday, March 19th from noon to 4 p.m. at the Annapolis Maritime Museum. This authentic ritual of burning socks started in Eastport to kick off the Spring Equinox. Tickets and more information can be found at amaritime.org.
Polar Bear Plunge
The Special Olympics Polar Bear Plunge has been rescheduled from January to March 24th through 26th. The Plunge will be held at Sandy Point State Park in Annapolis. The plunge for teachers, coaches, or students as a school activity, the Cool Schools Plunge, will be March 24th; the plunge for law enforcement, military, fire/EMS, and first responders, the Police Plunge, will be March 25th as well as the Corporate Plunge; and the largest plunge in the world, the 26th Annual MSP Polar Bear Plunge, will be on March 26th. Find more information at plungemd.com.
St. Patty’s Day at Guinness Open Gate Brewery
The Guinness Open Gate Brewery in Halethorpe is hosting a month-long celebration for St. Patrick’s Day. The events will have free entry for all with festivities taking place over the first 16 days of March every Thursday through Sunday. There will also be special hours on St. Patrick’s Day from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Highlights of the events will include limited edition beer releases each week, merchandise, live music, an Irish Village lawn takeover with immersive experiences and special menus, including a secret one entirely in Gaelic. This event is in honor of the holiday as well as Guinness’s commitment to give back to the community. Donations will be made to community partners Sharp Dressed Man and Civic Works Real Food Farm. Find more information at guinnessbrewerybaltimore.com.
Maryland Home & Garden Show
Over 500 unique home products and services are going to be at the Maryland Home & Garden Spring Show on March 5th through 13th at the Maryland State Fairgrounds in Timonium. In addition to the unique products and services, there will be 17 beautiful gardens, crafts, an orchid show, how-to clinics, celebrity home experts, and more. The show will be open Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.–6 p.m., and then closed Monday through Thursday before opening again Friday 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.–8 p.m., and Sunday 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Find more information at mdhomeandgarden.com.
The Londontowne Symphony Orchestra: All Together Now
The Londontowne Symphony Orchestra, directed by music director/conductor Dr. Anna Binneweg, is a community orchestra that provides high quality classical music to mid-Maryland audiences. This orchestra is made up of professional, military, amateur, and student musicians. The orchestra will be performing All Together Now on March 26th at 7:30 p.m. at Maryland Hall in Annapolis. Find more information at marylandhall.org.
Annapolis Opera: Into the Woods
Happily-ever-after comes at a price when classic fairy tales collide! Annapolis Opera is performing Into the Woods on March 18th at 7:30 p.m. at Maryland Hall in Annapolis. What do a cow as white as milk, a cape as red as blood, hair as yellow as corn, and a slipper as pure as gold have in common? A baker and his wife’s wish for a child lead them Into the Woods on a magical journey to reverse a curse. Along the way they meet two princes, Red Riding Hood, Jack (and the Beanstalk), Rapunzel, and Cinderella, each pursuing their own wish, in Stephen Sondheim’s magical tale of love and adventure. Find more information at marylandhall.org.
Art Quilts: A Retrospective
Art Quilts: A Retrospective exhibit will be coming to Wilde Lake Community Association’s Slayton House in Columbia from March 15th through April 25th. Patricia Yolande Ciricillo, who passed away just last year, loved music, art, travel, and her family. She had a strong social conscience and participated in numerous activities of social justice advocacy. After a career serving others in nursing, she dedicated her time to creating beautiful quilts. She continued to stay true to her social conscience through her art by crafting quilts around hurricane Katrina, the death penalty, and peace. Find more information at wildelake.org.
Artists Gallery 2022 Juried Show
Visit the Artists’ Gallery on Main Street in Ellicott City for their 2022 Juried Show. The show will run from March 1st through March 27th. All of the artwork has been submitted by visual artists in the area and will be on display and available for online purchase on their website. Award winners will be displayed in the physical gallery. Find more information at artistsgalleryec.com.
DC on the Half Shell
The Chesapeake Bay Foundation is hosting DC on the Half Shell, a biennial gala to present the Environmentalist of the Year award to former CBF President Will Baker. The event will be on March 14th at Dock 5 at Union Market in D.C. or virtually from anywhere. As well as raising a glass to Will Baker’s remarkable career, Hilary Harp Falk will also be welcomed and introduced as CBF’s new president and CEO. Find more information at cbf.org.
Baltimore Watercolor Associate Member Exhibit
The Baltimore Watercolor Society is having a member exhibit at the Wilde Lake Community Association, Slayton House in Columbia. The exhibit will be open Monday through Friday beginning through March 11th. The exhibit will include a Juror of Awards and is the perfect reason to get out of the house and shake off the winter’s cold. Find more information about this event at wildelake.org.
The Beatles LOVE Cirque du Soleil
Cirque du Soleil is bringing a new form of entertainment to MGM National Harbor. John, Paul, George, and Ringo changed the world with love as The Beatles and now Cirque du Soleil is going to continue their legacy. With 360-degree seating, The Beatles LOVE by Cirque du Soleil tells a unique story from every angle, while a three-time Grammy winning soundtrack sets the backdrop for thrilling aerial acrobatics, colorful new imagery, and reimagined choreography. There are 1 or 2 show times most days through March. Get your tickets today at mgmresorts.com.
Maryland Day
Celebrate Maryland Day Weekend in Annapolis and southern Anne Arundel County. Maryland Day Weekend will commence Friday, March 25th through Sunday, March 27th. The Maryland Day celebrations will honor local history, culture, and heritage of the region. This is a collaborative event for partner sites to offer events and activities to the public for $1 or free. Plan your visit to sites in Annapolis and the county by visiting marylandday.org.
ArtFest
ArtFest showcases the arts at Maryland Hall in Annapolis like no other day. ArtFest is back March 27th from 1 to 4 p.m. This free event will showcase all the art on exhibit at Maryland Hall and will be a part of the Maryland Day Weekend celebration. Find more information at marylandhall.org.
Flying Cloud Restoration
Oxford Community Center is hosting a presentation and discussion on the recent restoration of the 1932 sailing log canoe Flying Cloud on Thursday March 24th from 6 to 7 p.m. Light snacks and a cash bar will be a part of the free event but be sure to visit oxfordcc.org.
20th Annual Pink Ribbon Bingo
Women Supporting Women’s 20th Annual Pink Ribbon Bingo will be at the Willards Lions Club on March 10th at 5 p.m. The annual Pink Ribbon Bingo is finally back in-person for the first time in two years. Women Supporting Women provide prostheses, wigs, educational tote bags, and community related events to the public to promote breast cancer awareness. There will be plenty of bingo, cash game prizes, raffles, and a 50/50 drawing. Food and drink will be available for purchase. Find more information on eventbrite.com.
The Met: Live in HD
Enjoy the Metropolitan Opera live in Easton at the Avalon Theatre. There will be two concerts shown, one on March 12th at 12:55 p.m. and a second on March 26th at noon. The performance will be live from the Lincoln Center in New York City and will be streamed at the Avalon Theatre. Find more information and buy tickets at avalontheatre.com.
St. Michaels ChocolateFest
The Annual St. Michaels ChocolateFest is back for its fourth year on March 5th. The day will include restaurant chefs conjuring up delectable special menu items to showcase chocolate inspired dishes and desserts. The Chocolate Crawl will go on from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday throughout the town. Chocolate lovers will enjoy shopping throughout town, while sampling amazing artisan chocolates, desserts, locally crafted wine, beer, and spirits. Find more information and buy tickets at stmichaelsmd.org/chocolatefest.
The Faith Filled Women Conference
The Faith Filled Women Conference is set for Saturday, March 26th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Wicomico Civic Center in Salisbury. The conference will include keynote speaker Sandra Stanley as well as other brilliant breakout speakers teaching on a variety of subjects, inspiring praise music, delicious food, fun vendors, and tons of God-living girl time. This conference is for women of all ages, stages, denominations, and walks of life who want to live out their faith and purpose. Find more information at wicomicociviccenter.org.
Closing Reception and Artist Talk for the Movable Image
Academy Arts Museum in Easton is hosting a closing reception and artist talk for The Movable Image. During the reception, artists Shannon Collis and Liz Donadio, Rachel Schmidt, and Shala Miller will discuss their work in this engaging exhibition. The event is on March 4th at 5:30 p.m. Find more information at academyartmuseum.org.
Rooted Wisdom: Nature’s Role in the Underground Railroad–Virtual Premier
Tune in on March 11th for the virtual premier of Rooted Wisdom: Nature’s Role in the Underground Railroad at 7 p.m. to celebrate Harriet Tubman’s 200th birthday. Adkins Arboretum is partnering with the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historic Park. This 25-minute film will explore the unique relationship between the Eastern Shore’s native landscape and the enslaved persons who used nature for investigation, evasion, food, and cover on their journey of self-liberation. Following the premiere, audiences can watch a panel discussion with historians and the filmmakers and participate in a Q&A with the panel. Visit naturesrole.org for more information.
