There are parties aplenty to attend this season and into next year. We’ve got you covered with the “it list” of galas and celebrations, with confirmed save-the-dates, plus several general listings. Check directly with the organizations to confirm information closer to the day-of and visit whatsupmag.com for updates.
November
November 1st
Our Schools, Our Future. Through December 31st. Benefits Anne Arundel County Schools. 21st-education.org
November 3rd
Celebration of Philanthropy Awards Luncheon at the Graduate Hotel. Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County. Cfaac.org
November 5th
Billy Dean Live!, a benefit concert for Talisman Therapeutic Riding, at the Todd Performing Arts Center, Chesapeake College, Wye Mills. 6 p.m. Talisman.schoolauction.net/BillyDean.
Fish for a Cure Tournament at the Eastport Yacht Club, Annapolis. All proceeds support the Cancer Survivorship Programs within the Geaton and JoAnn DeCesaris Cancer Institute at Anne Arundel Medical Center. Fishforacure.org
CASAblanca at The Westin Annapolis Hotel. Benefits Anne Arundel County CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates), Inc. Aacasa.org
Riverboat Rendezvous at 6304 Suicide Bridge Road, Hurlock, 2 p.m. Benefits Shore Rivers. Shorerivers.org
November 11th
Waterfowl Festival, Easton. Benefits wildlife and habitat conservation, education and research. Continues through November 14th. Waterfowlfestival.org
November 12th
Chesterton Gala at Chesterton Academy of Annapolis, Annapolis. Benefits Chesterton Academy of Annapolis. Chestertonacademyofannapolis.org
November 19th
LAA 3rd Annual Food Collection (Blood & Sweaters too!) at Chambers Park, Annapolis, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Benefits Anne Arundel County Food Bank, #justonesweater, and the Luminis Blood Bank. Leadershipaa.org
November 26th
Festival of Trees at the Tidewater Inn, Easton. Benefits Talbot Hospice. Continues through November 30th. Festival-of-trees.org
Carols by the Candlelight in Downtown Easton, Benefits Talbot Hospice. Talbothospice.org
December
December 2nd
Golden Gala at Maryland Hall, Annapolis at 7 p.m. Benefits Annapolis Opera. Annapolisopera.org
December 3rd
Songs of Hope at The Church at Severn Run, Severn at 6 p.m. Benefits Life of Joy Foundation. Lifeofjoyfoundation.org
December 4th
Annapolis Chocolate Binge Festival, West Street, Annapolis. Benefits the Inner West Street Association and Annapolis Arts District. Annapolischocolatefestival.com
The Nutcracker Tea 2022 presented by What’s Up? Media at The Graduate, Annapolis. Two seatings available, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Benefits donor’s choice. Whatsupmag.com
December 9th
Christmas in St. Michaels at venues throughout St. Michaels. Benefits local nonprofit organizations. Continues through December 12th. Christmasinstmichaels.org
January
Wild & Scenic Film Festival presented by Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay, benefits the Alliance’s education and environmental programs. Exact venues and dates TBD. Allianceforthebay.org
Snowflake Ball is The Arc Central Chesapeake Region’s annual gala event. Exact date and location TBD. Thearcccr.org
February
February 4th
Polar Bear Plunge at Sandy Point State Park. Benefits Special Olympics. Plungemd.com
March
Annapolis Film Festival at venues throughout Annapolis. Benefits AFF’s mission to “encourage and grant the development of all aspects of the creative arts in and around Annapolis through the cinema experience.” Exact 2023 dates TBD. Annapolisfilmfestival.com
Annual Oyster Roast & Sock Burning at Annapolis Maritime Museum in Eastport Annapolis heralds the arrival of spring. Benefits AMM’s programs and services. Traditionally held on or within a day of the first full day of Spring. Amaritime.org
March 4th
Black Tie & Diamonds is Rotary Club of Annapolis’ spring signature gala and benefits many nonprofit organizations. At Graduate Annapolis Hotel. 6–11 p.m. Annapolisrotary.org
March 25th
Bosom Buddies Ball benefits Bosom Buddies Charities. Save the date. More information coming soon. Bosombuddiescharities.com
April
OBI’s 24th Annual Mardi Gras gala benefits Opportunity Builders, Inc. Exact date TBD. Obiworks.org
Bikers for the Bay. Benefits Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center. Exact date TBD. Bayrestoration.org
Hospice of the Chesapeake’s Annual Gala benefits the many services and programs of Hospice of the Chesapeake. Exact date and location TBD. Hospicechesapeake.org
May
May 4th
Treasure the Chesapeake: The Gala of the Chesapeake Bay Trust. Benefits Chesapeake Bay Trust. Cbtrust.org
May 13th
Rollin’ on the River Gala at Clovelly Nurseries, 6:30 p.m. Benefits Sultana Education Foundation. Sultanagala.org
