April 11th, 1 to 4 p.m.; Top Golf, Baltimore
The Baltimore Station, an organization that provides residential treatment programming to veterans suffering from homelessness and substance abuse disorder, will host its second annual Take a Swing for Recovery golf tournament and fundraiser at Topgolf Baltimore on Thursday, April 11. At Take a Swing for Recovery, golfers will enjoy three hours of golf played tournament style and a backyard BBQ lunch with beer and wine while participating in raffles, a gift card pull and other fun activities. Awards will be presented for the top team score, top individual player, and other surprises.
Baltimore Speaker Series: Celine Cousteau
April 11th, 8 p.m.; Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, Baltimore
Following in the footsteps of her iconic family, Cousteau is an environmental advocate and storyteller committed to ocean conservation, biodiversity, and interconnectivity between humans and the natural world. She has directed and produced over 20 films and was a member of the World Economic Forum Council on Oceans.
April 12th through 14th; Bay Bridge Marina, Stevensville
Climb aboard a wide array of powerboats of every style and size – from fishing boats and trawlers to pontoonboats and luxury cruisers. With plenty of on-site parking available, food and beer stations, and live entertainment, the Bay Bridge Boat Show is guaranteed to be a great day on the Bay.
National Museum of Women in the Arts Spring Gala
April 12th, 6:30 p.m.; National Museum of Women in the Arts, Washington D.C.
Join us for a special night at the museum’s largest annual fundraising event. This year, we are thrilled to honor actor Tracee Ellis Ross with the 2024 NMWA Achievement Award for Excellence in the Arts. A trailblazer in the entertainment industry and a passionate advocate for gender equity, Ross embodies the spirit of NMWA’s mission to champion artists and their work.
11th Annual Spring Classic Bike Tour
April 13th, 8 a.m.; Saints Peter & Paul School, Easton
Shore Boys famous cream of crab soup, homemade treats and friendly volunteers await you. Participate in fully-supported 25, 50 or 62-mile rides along some of the most scenic routes in Talbot County, MD. This year, we start and end at Sts Peter and Paul High School.
The Annapolis Cup Croquet Match
April 13th; St. Johns College, Annapolis
Since 1983, Johnnies on the Annapolis campus have faced off against the midshipmen of the U.S. Naval Academy in a friendly-but-fierce rivalry for the Annapolis Cup and bragging rights as the best croquet team in town. After a two-year hiatus, the Naval Academy graciously hosted the Annapolis Cup with St. John’s College for the first time in 2022. The tradition returned to the St. John’s College campus on April 15, 2023. The resulting victory for St. John’s brought the overall record to 31 wins for Johnnies and 8 for the Naval Academy’s midshipmen.
3rd Annual Open House- Celebrating World Arts Day
April 13th, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Chesapeake Arts Center, Brooklyn Park
CAC celebrates World Art Day at our 3rd Annual FREE Open House. Featuring fun, creative, and interactive activities for the whole family, the Open House will feature a variety of arts activities representing cultures from around the world. Every studio and classroom at CAC as well as our Black Box theater and galleries will be filled with enriching and inspirational art experiences.
National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade
April 13th, 10 a.m. to noon; Constitution Avenue, Washington D.C.
The Nation’s Springtime Parade was an amazing sight on Constitution Avenue this year! 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.
The Summit School's 35th Anniversary Bash
April 13th, 6 p.m.; Unity Hall at Holy Family Catholic Church, Davidsonville
Please join us to celebrate this milestone year as we envision the Future for Summit.
Red Shoe Shuffle 2024 5K Run and Walk
April 14th, 8:30 to 11 a.m.; Ronald McDonald House, Baltimore
The Happiest Morning in Maryland is right around the corner! Lace up your running shoes for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Maryland’s 13th Annual Red Shoe Shuffle 5K Run & Walk on Sunday, April 14, 2024, beginning at 8:30 am. Each year, thousands of Shufflers line up their red, white, and striped socks to show our RMH families that they have the support of our incredible community as they fight the battle of their lives.
April 14th, 9 a.m.; Navy Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, Annapolis
Walk MS 2024 includes a powerful new experience where you’ll witness how your support changes the lives of people with MS and gets us closer to our ultimate goal: a cure. Whether you live with MS, love someone who does, or are a part of the wider community, you can proudly display your role in the movement and be celebrated for the important part you play. This dynamic new program is a powerful reminder that people with MS are at the center of everything we do and includes Circles of Support — an interactive way for you to self-identify your place in the MS community. Learn more about our circles below:
Kick Gas! Annapolis EV Showcase and Earth Day Celebration
April 14th, 2 to 5 p.m.; West Street, Annapolis
Annapolis Green is hosting its 15th KICK GAS! Annapolis EV Showcase on West Street on Sunday, April 14, 2-5 pm. Full of informational seminars on climate change, charging infrastructure, government incentives, and one-on-one connections with EV drivers, Kick Gas! Annapolis has educated thousands of attendees on tailpipe emissions’ outsized role in contributing to climate disasters and the critical need for electric vehicles.
April 14th, 3 to 5 p.m.; Maryland Hall, Annapolis
Featuring guest artists from Ballet Theatre of Maryland. The program includes our annual Young Artist Concerto Competition winners along with works by Stravinsky and Ravel.
AACC's School of Health Sciences Spring Open House
April 17th, 5 to 8 p.m.; Anne Arundel Community College, Arnold
Anne Arundel Community College's (AACC) three-story, 175,000-square-foot Health and Life Sciences Building features areas designed to resemble hospital rooms and medical exam rooms. Doors open at 5 p.m. Beginning at 5:30 p.m., you can tour the facility and interact with faculty and students by viewing demonstrations in the state-of-the-art simulation labs. (Visita guiada en Espanol a las 5:30 p.m.)
AACC School of Science, Technology & Education: Pathways to Careers, Career Fair and Open House
April 17th, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.; Anne Arundel Community College, West Campus
Come explore the programs, certificates and degrees the School of Science, Technology and Education has to offer. Speak with employers who will be actively recruiting for open positions, and answering questions you may have as you explore your future path. This event has something for everyone: high school students' interest in dual enrollment, graduating seniors, current college students or anyone looking to explore a new academic or career pathway. You will not want to miss this unique opportunity.