Photo by Kris Robison of The Dog Persons Portraiture | Courtesy of Whoof on the Wharf
AACC School of Health Sciences Open House
April 13th, 5:30 to 8 p.m.; Anne Arundel Community College, Arnold
Discover the exciting programs our School of Health Sciences offers! Anne Arundel Community College’s (AACC) three-story, 175,000-square-foot building features areas designed to resemble hospital rooms and medical exam rooms. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Beginning at 6 p.m., you can tour the facility and interact with faculty and students by viewing demonstrations in the state-of-the-art simulation labs.
April 14th through 16th; Bay Bridge Marina, Stevensville
One of the largest in-water shows north of Florida, the Bay Bridge Boat Show marks the beginning of the boating season on the Chesapeake Bay. Attendees can enjoy the stunning view of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge with bright sunrises and gorgeous sunsets as they climb aboard a wide array of powerboats of every style and size—from fishing boats and trawlers to pontoons and luxury cruisers. With plenty of on-site parking available, food and beer stations, the Bay Bridge Boat Show is guaranteed to be a great day on the Bay for all.
10th Annual Spring Classic Bike Tour
April 15th, 8 a.m.; Easton High School
Positive Strides Therapeutic Riding Center invites cyclists to its 10th Annual Spring Classic Bike Tour on April 15, 2023, in support of its mission to build confidence, self-esteem and a sense of accomplishment for children and adults with physical, cognitive and emotional challenges. Over 300 cyclists are expected to converge on the town of Easton, MD to participate in a 25, 50 or 62-mile ride along some of the most scenic routes in Talbot County.
April 15th, 9 a.m.; Quiet Waters Park, Annapolis
Join us for a 5k to celebrate GiGi's Playhouse Annapolis' 5 year anniversary! The race will be held on April 15th at Quiet Water Park. Whether you're setting a goal to run your first 5k or want to do something fun and active with your whole family, come out and help us raise awareness for our friends with Down syndrome and celebrate 5 years of achievement!
April 15th, 9 a.m.; Herald Harbor Park, Crownsville
Join us at the Herald Harbor 5K Walk/Run 2023 in April for a great race. The Herald Harbor 5K Walk/Run 2023 works hard to deliver you a memorable race experience. We would love to hear from you, so consider writing us a review or contact us at: aeutsler812@gmail.com
April 15th, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Chesapeake Arts Center, Brooklyn Park
CAC’s second annual Free Open House takes place on April 15 -- World Arts Day – featuring fun, creative, interactive activities for the whole family focused on arts from around the world. Visitors of all ages are invited to explore different arts and culture through a variety of arts disciplines and activities in studios and classrooms around CAC. Create Japanese woodblock print postcards; learn about the history of creating with clay (one of the oldest art forms) while making pinchpots and other ceramic projects; make Brazilian-inspired art; and learn about where and why hip hop was invented as you learn some new moves. Watch screen printing demonstrations in the MakerSpace and wheel turning in the ceramics studio, tour the two art exhibitions on display in the galleries and stop by our black box theater to watch musical numbers from our upcoming production of Annie Jr. Plus we will have drawings for prizes and giveaways. The event is free but please register if you plan to attend.
Chestertown Arts & Entertainment District's Art Walk
April 15th, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Downtown Chestertown
Come to the Chestertown Arts & Entertainment District’s ART WALK. Dozens of artists and artisans will be selling works at galleries, storefronts, restaurants and around town. Live music will also be happening throughout town.
Healthy Forests Program: Invasive Planet Removal Workday
April 15th, 10 a.m.; Bacon Ridge Natural Area, Crownsville
Protect the health of your local forest: Join Scenic Rivers Land Trust at Bacon Ridge Natural Area in Crownsville to spend a morning removing vines, such as Oriental Bittersweet and English Ivy, from trees along the trails! Scenic Rivers’ Healthy Forests Program engages community volunteers to help protect the long-term vitality of our largest conservation easement located within Bacon Ridge Natural Area.
National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade
April 15th, 10 a.m.; Constitution Avenue, Washington D.C.
The Nation’s Springtime Parade is returning to Constitution Avenue on Saturday, April 15, 2023 — reserve your seats today! Grand colorful helium balloons, elaborate floats, marching bands from across the country, celebrity entertainers, and performers burst down the Parade route in a spectacle of music and showmanship celebrating spring in Washington, DC.
April 15th, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Graduate Hotel, Annapolis
The Maryland Wineries Association presents A Maryland Wine Experience, showcasing the best of Maryland wine in a three-part consumer event. Winemakers, winery owners and expert winery staff will be on hand to talk about their wines and offer a sneak peek into why they're so passionate about what they do. Focused on exploration and education, you are invited to attend all three parts of A Maryland Wine Experience.
April 15th, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Downtown St Michaels
Taste Of St. Michaels includes a tasting crawl on Saturday, April 15th from 11 am – 4 pm. The Tasting Crawl allows participants to taste their way around St. Michaels at award winning restaurants and other participating businesses in town, including lodging and shops around the Town of St. Michaels.
The Blue Ribbon Project Open House
April 15th, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; The Blue Ribbon Project, Crownsville
Join The Blue Ribbon Project on Saturday, April 15th from 11am until 3pm for our 2023 Open House and Family Fun Day as we support abused and neglected children in our community. This annual, family-based event includes various activities, games, a bounce house, an obstacle course, food trucks, and other activities. We'll also have plenty of vendors on hand. In addition, we'll have police K-9 demonstrations, antique firetrucks for the kids to tour, and our friends from the 501st Legion from Star Wars. Please keep an eye on our Facebook Event Page (https://www.facebook.com/events/2149474475240126) for additional information.
April 15th, Noon to 4 p.m.; Downtown Chestertown
Join the Kent County Chamber of Commerce as we host the 4th annual BrewFest in Historic Downtown Chestertown, MD on Saturday, April 15th from 12-4! General Admission tickets are $40 in advance ($45 at the door) and include entry, a souvenir tasting glass, beer tasting tickets, live entertainment, and more. Enjoy craft beer from DelMarVa and beyond. Live Music from Heavy Fred Lite and Justin Singleton!
Annapolis Opera: Voices of Our Times
April 15th, 7:30 p.m.; Maryland Hall, Annapolis
Start the Vocal Competition weekend off with a thrilling concert—featuring Marion Anderson Award winner, NBC’s The Voice finalist, and Met Opera performer, countertenor John Holiday in recital! A multi-genre singer, Mr. Holiday has taken the vocal world by storm performing at world-renowned venues across the globe.
Annapolis Opera Vocal Competition
April 16th, 3 p.m.; Maryland Hall, Annapolis
The 35th Annual Annapolis Opera Vocal Competition is your opportunity to hear the most talented rising stars in the classical vocal world! This free event showcases singers selected by a panel of renowned judges, from hundreds of outstanding applicants across the nation.
April 16th; The Hall CP, College Park
Join us on Sunday, April 16th for the inaugural College Park Jazz Fest @ The Hall CP in partnership with The Clarice! Featuring the best Jazz music around, great food & drinks, and local vendors!
Red Shoe Shuffle 5K Run and Walk
April 16th, 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.; Ronald McDonald House, Baltimore
The Happiest Morning in Maryland is right around the corner! Lace up and join the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Maryland for the 12th Annual Red Shoe Shuffle 5K Run & Walk on Sunday, April 16, 2023, beginning at 8:30 am. This year, we’re shuffling for the KIDS! With thousands of runners and walkers joining together as one super (and red & white striped) community, we show our RMHC families that when the going gets tough, they have our support and strength at their backs, ready to cheer them on.
Saving Cultural Heritage in Crisis: From Haiti and Hurricanes, Iraq to Ukraine
April 17th, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Maryland Hall, Annapolis
Ever since the devastating 2010 earthquake in Haiti, the Smithsonian has become a national and international leader in responding to cultural crises caused by natural disaster and human conflict. It has worked with FEMA, cultural organizations, and local partners in the U.S. following hurricanes and flooding to save museum collections, as well as help survivors recover their family treasures. In Mali, Egypt, Syria, Iraq, and Afghanistan, Smithsonian teams have protected cultural heritage from terrorism, trained local professionals, developed new techniques for monitoring, and predicting destruction, helped with the recovery of institutions—like the Mosul Museum, joined with the U.S. Army in revitalizing the “monuments men and women,” and worked with the FBI and Homeland Security on identifying and repatriating stolen and trafficked antiquities. The Smithsonian’s Dr. Richard Kurin recounts these efforts and concentrates on current efforts in Ukraine. Culture has been at the crux of the conflict, with Putin denying Ukrainian history and identity, and Ukrainians fighting for their freedom to preserve it. Dr. Kurin goes behind the scenes, describing how the Smithsonian has worked with partners in providing supplies, materials, and equipment to Ukrainian institutions to protect valued collections and facilities, holding Zoom conferences to advise hundreds of cultural professionals on best emergency practices, and supporting “conservation house-calls” throughout Ukraine. He also explains his team’s effort to monitor some 28,000 cultural sites in Ukraine and document damage and destruction—potential war crimes—via satellite sensors and imagery.
Grand Reopening Party and Start of Paddle Season Celebration
*Date Correction* May 13th, Whoof on the Wharf
Come celebrate with Whoof on the Wharf as we kick off the start of the summer season. This event is also a fund raiser for SPCA and Whoof Park, a 10 acre, 501(c)(3) nonprofit dog park in the works in Anne Arundel County. Harborque food truck will be on site serving up deliciousness. Enjoy vendors, raffles, doggy ice cream and other treats for pups, animal ambassadors with Echoes of Nature, and a cash bar by Wine Key Experience. And, drum roll . . . the SPCA will be there with its mobile unit and adoptable pups!! Free kayak lessons during 2023 for any pup adopted on site and their owner!! Well behaved pups on leashes are welcome.
