Spring has sprung, and so has another season filled with great live music. Shelter from those April showers at your favorite local music venue. Whether you’re in the mood for rock ‘n’ roll or want to kick back at a country concert, there’s something for every type of music lover. For a more extensive list of musicians and bands coming to the area, visit our online calendar at Whatsupmag.com. Be sure to check out the April music preview playlist at the bottom of the page, featuring music by artists headed our way this month. Read More>>>
Annapolis and West County
Fashion for Friends – Great Gatherings – Annapolis Towne Centre, Annapolis Thursday, April 4th, 6 p.m. Join Friends of the Light House for Fashion for Friends. Check out the spring collections from some of Annapolis' most fashionable retailers! Enjoy tasty food samplings and sip fabulous beverages. Plan your most fashionable spring wardrobe all while supporting The Light House. Annapolis Symphony Orchestra: Symphony Study – Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, Annapolis Thursday, April 4th, 7 p.m. In the third and final Symphony Study Series session of the year, explore the Popular Sounds of the Cinema with Dr. Rachel Franklin. WELead; The Woman Empowered Experience – The Lightbox Studio, Annapolis Friday, April 5th, 8:30 a.m. Are you a leader? Are you ready to join with others who identify as the “woman empowered”? Spend the day with other women leaders for a day-long transformative and powerful experience during WELead: The Woman Empowered Experience. Share experiences and engage in collaborative thinking, strategic planning, and forward focus on leading our community. Dogfish Record Store Day Tap Takeover – Fishpaws Marketplace, Arnold Friday, April 5th, 4 p.m. Celebrate Record Store Day with Dogfish Head Brewing. Head to Fishpaws for Dogfish Head's Record Store Day tap takeover. Taste Dragons & YumYums, SuperEIGHT, Slightly Mighty, SeaQuench Ale, and American Beauty. Annapolis Book Festival – The Key School, Annapolis Saturday, April 6th, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Every year, more than 3,000 people attend this free community festival that celebrates the beauty, power, passion, and excitement of the written word. This year’s speakers include former independent counsel Ken Starr; award-winning writers James and Deborah Fallows; Maria Hiaasen, journalist and wife of slain Capital Gazette journalist Rob Hiaasen; National Book Critics Award finalist Nell Painter; and many more. The festival will also include children’s activities, live music, book signings, and a new and used book sale. Maryland Chicken Wing Festival – Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds, Crownsville Saturday, April 6th, 11 a.m.–7 p.m. Join ABC Events for the sixth annual Maryland Chicken Wing Festival. Come taste the best and most inventive chicken wing recipes from area chefs, enjoy local and regional craft beer, live music, artisans, kids’ activities, contests, and more. Night to Fight FA: Round 3 – Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium – Akerson Tower, Annapolis Saturday, April 6th, 6 p.m. Join the Burrows Hill Foundation for A Night to Fight FA Round 3 at the Akerson Tower. Enjoy music, dinner, an open bar, and a live and silent auction. Arts Council Gala 2019: Magic of the Arts – Live! Casino & Hotel, Hanover Saturday, April 6th, 6:30 p.m. Celebrate the wonders of the arts during the Arts Council of Anne Arundel County's 2019 gala. The event will feature chef-inspired food stations, fabulous entertainment, and a destination themed auction with packages that appeal to all arts enthusiasts.
Eastern Shore
Kent School Golf Tournament – Chester River Yacht & Country Club, Chestertown Friday, April 5th, 4 p.m. Join the Kent School in kicking off its 50th anniversary weekend during the Kent School Golf Tournament. Registration includes 18 holes of golf, a cart, and lunch. Prizes will be awarded to the top three teams. Adkins Arboretum Arbor Day 5K – Adkins Arboretum, Ridgely Saturday, April 6th, 9 a.m. Join fellow runners and nature enthusiasts for the Arbor Day 5K/10K Run and One-Mile Fun Run/Walk Saturday Adkins Arboretum. Participants will pass by the Arboretum’s goat herd as they traverse the easily navigable cross-country course plotted along the Arboretum's network of scenic forest and meadow paths. Post-race festivities include music, a “green” medal ceremony, and a native tree raffle. Eastern Shore Sea Glass and Coastal Arts Festival – Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels Saturday, April 6th, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. The eighth annual Eastern Shore Sea Glass and Coastal Arts Festival returns with a larger waterfront location at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum. This year’s festival will feature over 70 artisans exhibiting and selling coastal and sea glass related jewelry, home decor, art, and more. Guests can also enjoy scenic river cruises, live music, food, and libations. Kent School 50th Anniversary Gala – Britland Manor, Chestertown Saturday, April 6th, 5 p.m. Join Kent School in celebrating its 50th anniversary at its annual gala. The black-tie optional event will include a live auction, cocktails, dinner, dancing, and live music. Auction items include trips, catered cruises, and a South African safari experience. Spring Fling – Dorchester Center for the Arts, Cambridge Saturday, April 6th, 6 p.m. Spring has officially sprung at Cambridge Main Street’s annual Spring Fling fundraiser. Enjoy live music, dancing, food and drinks, and live and silent auctions. Proceeds from the event will support the revitalization work of Downtown Cambridge Main Street. Talbot Restaurant Week – Various locations throughout Talbot County Sunday April 7th through Sunday, April 14th The annual event, sponsored by the Talbot County Office of Tourism and the Talbot County Tourism Board, will be held April 7–14. Participating restaurants offer prix fixe lunches and dinners, many with special menus designed to showcase their finest dishes.
Regional
Baltimore Orioles Home Opening Weekend – Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore Saturday, April 6th, 7:05 p.m. and Sunday, April 7th, 1:05 p.m. Head to Camden Yards and cheer on the Orioles as they take on the New York Yankees during their home opener weekend. On Sunday, it’s Kids’ Opening Day! The first 7,500 kids age 14 and under will receive an Orioles lunch bag. The celebration will also offer fun activities and unique gameday opportunities. Chicago – MGM National Harbor, Oxon Hill Saturday, April 6th, 8 p.m. Enjoy a live concert by legendary rock band Chicago at MGM National Harbor. From the signature sound of the Chicago horns, their iconic vocalists, and a few dozen of classic songs, this band’s concerts are celebrations. 2019 marks the band’s 52nd consecutive year of touring without missing a single concert date.
