The leaves are falling, there’s a chill in the air, and temperatures are slowly indicating that winter is not too far away. This weekend, cozy up in a local museum or gallery and rediscover all the amazing art offered in Maryland galleries.
Annapolis
Lights and Leashes – Sandy Point State Park
Thursday, November 15th, 5–9 p.m.
The SPCA of Anne Arundel County invites you to be part of our 5th Annual Lights and Leashes. For one night only, families and their four-legged companions can leave their car behind and see the light show at their own pace. All proceeds go to help support the lifesaving work of the SPCA of Anne Arundel County.
Love Stories, Oscars & Fairy Tales – Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts
Friday, November 16th and Saturday, November 17th, 8 p.m.
Your Symphony dives further into the season-long theme of music from film with Love Stories, Oscars & Fairy Tales! Concertmaster Netanel Draiblate takes on the role of featured soloist for an exciting performance of The Red Violin Chaconne, and the Symphony accompanies a special big screen showing of Charlie Chaplin's The Rink with live period music!
Lights on the Bay – Sandy Point State Park
Saturday, November 17th through Tuesday, January 1st
Head to Sandy Point State Park for Lights on the Bay, hosted by the SPCA of Anne Arundel County. The light show is a 2-mile scenic drive along the shore of the Chesapeake Bay with more than 60 spectacular animated and stationary displays illuminating the roadways.
Light the Night – Annapolis Towne Centre
Saturday, November 17th, 6–10 p.m.
Join Annapolis Towne Centre as they welcome Santa Claus with live music, cookies, hot chocolate, and a photo booth! Bring the family and enjoy the annual tree lighting event. While you're there, find gifts for everyone on your list at several great shops including Anthropologie, lululemon, Sur la Table, Paper Source, Target, Brooks Brothers, and more.
Eastern Shore
Winterfest of Lights – Ocean City
Thursday, November 15th through Monday, December 31st, 5:30 p.m.
See how Ocean City, MD sparkles this winter and visit the Winterfest of Lights! You'll find more than one million holiday lights and hundreds of animated lights displays throughout Northside Park. Relax and sip hot chocolate in the heated Winterfest Village pavilion, take a photo with Santa, and board the Winterfest Express to tour fairy tale-themed exhibits. The one-mile journey takes you through 58 acres of lights and features a 50-foot Christmas tree.
Annual RiverArts Holiday Gift Show and Sale – Chestertown RiverArts, Chestertown
Friday, November 16th through Sunday, December 30th
The Annual RiverArts Show features works for sale by members of the RiverArts community inspired by the holiday season. Find the perfect gift at any budget—from stocking stuffers to hostess gifts, home decor to a child’s sweater.
Grandtastic Jamboree – Sailwinds Park, Cambridge
Saturday, November 17th, 5 p.m.
Join the Grand National Waterfowl Association for its 2018 Grandtastic Jamboree, which attracts celebrity hunters to Dorchester County each year. The jamboree features oyster fritters, oysters on the half shell, pit BBQ, soft-shell crab, crab soup, and more. Plus, music by Bird Dog & The Road Kings and Animal House.
Wild & Scenic Film Festival – Avalon Theatre, Easton
Friday, November 16th, 7 p.m.
Join ShoreRivers at the 9th Annual Wild and Scenic Film Festival! The Wild & Scenic Film Festival showcases communities and individuals engaging and advocating on issues surrounding their environment. Not only it is a great time, but it is also an important fundraiser for ShoreRivers' river restoration work.
West County
Lynyrd Skynyrd – Royal Farms Arena, Baltimore
Friday, November 16th, 7 p.m.
After a career that has spanned more than 40 years and includes a catalog of more than 60 albums with more than 30 million units sold, southern rock icons Lynyrd Skynyrd announced that they would embark on their Last of the Street Survivors Farewell Tour.
Grand Illumination – Homestead Gardens, Davidsonville
Saturday, November 17th, 5–6:30 p.m.
Bring out the family to build lasting holiday memories at Homestead Gardens Davidsonville store. Shop, watch the trains, grab a warm drink at Java2U, then head outside for the flipping of the switch. Lights will illuminate the property and the faces of both the young and young at heart.
Steve Martin and Martin Short – The Anthem, D.C.
Saturday, November 17th, 8 p.m.
Steve Martin and Martin Short present new material in a variety of musical sketches and conversations on their iconic careers, most memorable encounters, and, of course, their legendary lives in show-business. The duo will be joined on stage by the Grammy Award-winning bluegrass band The Steep Canyon Rangers and renowned jazz pianist and Jimmy Kimmel Live band member Jeff Babko.
