American Craft Council's American Craft Made Marketplace
March 3rd through 5th; Baltimore Convention Center
The American Craft Council (ACC), a national nonprofit dedicated to supporting craft and its artists, is bringing its in-person flagship event to the Baltimore Convention Center March 3-5, 2023. The three-day American Craft Made marketplace is a celebration of all things handmade featuring a juried selection of artists from across the country working in a variety of mediums, including ceramics, glass, jewelry, clothing, furniture, and basketry.
March 3rd, 5 p.m.; Downtown Easton
Come out for a fun night in downtown Easton! Every first Friday from 5 pm to 8 pm the streets will be filled with music and excitement. Explore downtown Easton’s phenomenal collection of shops, restaurants, and art galleries on the best night of any week.
2023 Hooley - The Official Parade Kick-off Party
March 3rd, 5 p.m.; Susan B Campbell Park, Annapolis
The 8th Annual St. Patrick's Hooley is also known as the official Irish Parade Kick-Off Party. This evening event honors our Grand Marshals both past and present. It is also a chance to enjoy great live Irish music, traditional & delicious Irish fare, an open bar with specialty cocktails, and to celebrate all that is Irish with family & friends. Tickets from last year’s postponed Hooley will be honored at this year’s event.
Annapolis Symphony Orchestra's Doomed: Mahler's Tragic 6th
March 3rd, 8 p.m.; Maryland Hall, Annapolis
The composer’s wife, Alma, said, “‘It is the hero, on whom fall three blows of fate, the last of which fells him as a tree is felled,’ were his words. Not one of his works came as directly from his inmost heart as this. We both wept that day. The music and what it foretold touched us deeply….” Experience has taught us to be wary of portents of doom and gloom especially from the Mahlers who had a special gift for this. He, in particular, was a morbidly sensitive soul who, with the wisdom of our hindsight, embraced every tragedy or potential tragedy as an inevitability. It is a feeling that thoroughly colors his music, dripping with emotion: Gustav Mahler, the victim of cruel fate. Doomed.
March 4th; Bowie Center for Performing Arts, Bowie
30 talented high school students compete to earn over $6,000 in scholarships to pursue higher education at their prestigious HBCUs! It’s a night of royal Black Girl Magic! You, your daughter, sister, or friend won’t want to miss this show as we crown the next Miss HBCU Teen Queen. We provide scholarships, resources and support to girls of color to ensure they are empowered, excel during their college years and thrive in their careers. This is an HBCU inspired pageant that provides an experience for all its participants and attendees!
March 4th; Downtown Annapolis
SHAMROCK THE DOCK 2023 is a two day music and cultural festival with global and local acts. We will have a main stage featuring Bands such as Seven Nations, Scythian, Dublin 5 and all the way from Scotland, Skerryvore! Our second stage and tent will showcase Irish Dancing, pipe bands and other acts. There will be Incredible Food and drink choices as well as other vendors selling their wares.
Spring Maryland Home and Garden Show
March 4th, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Maryland State Fairgrounds, Timonium
Get ready for warm weather living and easy entertaining with 400 exhibitors showcasing the latest trends for home and yard, 11 beautifully landscaped and walk-through gardens, over 100 jury-selected artisans, tips and tricks by nationally-known TV host The Laundry Guy Patric Richardson (March 4 and 5), the annual Maryland Orchid Society show and sale (March 10-12), and ongoing surprises celebrating the show’s 40th anniversary. https://mdhomeandgarden.com/spring/
March 4th, 11 a.m. to Noon; Historic Annapolis Museum
Celebrate ‘Read Across America Day’ at the Museum of Historic Annapolis! Local author Priscilla Cummings will read aloud her book, 'Chesapeake Rainbow,' at a special Storytime presentation. After storytime, explore the Museum on a special rainbow scavenger hunt!
March 4th, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Downtown St Michaels
The 5th Annual St. Michaels ChocolateFest will be held March 4, 2023 and will include restaurant chefs conjuring up amazing delectable special menu items to showcase chocolate inspired dishes and desserts. Our inns and bed and breakfasts will feature chocolate inspired get-away packages. The Chocolate Crawl will take place on Saturday, March 4, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.until sold out throughout the town of St. Michaels at participating businesses and restaurants. Chocolate lovers will enjoy shopping throughout town sampling amazing artisan chocolates, desserts, locally crafted wine, beer and spirits.
March 4th, 6 p.m.; Kent Island Resort, Stevensville
Join the Giving The Edge Foundation as we celebrate our 10 year anniversary with a Gala and Awards ceremony. Plated Dinner, Open Bar, Cocktail Hour, Silent & Live Auction, Awards, Live Music
Rotary Club of Annapolis Black Tie and Diamonds
March 4th, 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Graduate Hotel, Annapolis
The Rotary Club of Annapolis is pleased to announce that our annual Black Tie & Diamonds fundraiser will benefit the Annapolis Police Foundation. Attendees of the event will enjoy Surf & Turf, open bar, music and dancing, live and silent auctions, and a raffle. Individual tickets can be purchased for $170, tables of eight for $1360, and tables of ten for $1,700. To purchase tickets, please visit: www.annapolisrotary.org/btd-2023-order-page. For more information, please contact Sue Weber at AnnapolisRotaryEvents@gmail.com or call as 410.507.6020.
2023 Annapolis St Patrick's Day Parade
March 5th, 1 p.m.; Downtown Annapolis
Parade steps off at 1pm and lasts approximately 2.5 hours.
The parade route is as follows:
- Line up at Amos Garrett Blvd. or their designated side-street depending on their position/order of the parade.
- Make a right turn onto West Street
- Travel clockwise (the wrong way) around Church Circle and out Main St.
- Travel down Main Street towards Randall/Compromise Circle.
- Travel clockwise (the wrong way) around Randall/Compromise Circle.
- Exit traffic circle via Randall Street.
Bus Trip to the Philadelphia Flower Show
March 8th, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Maryland Hall, Annapolis
Cost of $120/person includes luxury motor coach transportation, admission to the show, snacks and beverages The bus leaves from Maryland Hall, Annapolis To register and for more information please call 410-570-4465 All proceeds benefit the Helen Avalynne Tawes Garden, Annapolis’ only free public garden
