April 21st through 24th; National Building Museum, DC
The Smithsonian Craft Show features the work of recognized masters and outstanding innovators who are shaping the future of fine American craft. The show, in-person for the first time in three years, will be April 21-24 at the National Building Museum in Washington, DC. Tickets are $20. Tickets are $10 for students or groups of 10 or more. Preview Nights on April 20 is chance to meet the artists and be among the first to scoop up their exceptionally crafted creations. Preview Night tickets are sold separately.
April 21st, 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.; Virtual
Chesapeake Forum is delighted to welcome “Ruining Your Day at the Beach,” taught by Douglas Levin, Ph. D. Turns out, it takes more than a day at the beach to understand the ecosystems at play along coastal shorelines. In this class, you’ll learn that each layer of beach has its place in the eco-system from the walkway where you enter the beach, the berm where you flop down with your towel and the low-tide terrace where you decide to whether or not to take the plunge.
April 21st, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.; Hammond Harwood House, Annapolis
In this program of the Art and Wellness Series, Stretch and Sketch, you will: View and discuss the painting of the Callahan Sisters by Charles Willson Peale. Choose a painting in the museum and sketch while discussing drawing techniques (materials provided). Do a stretching session in the garden with breathing techniques to help promote good posture and relieve stress.
Girl Scouts Cookies & Wine Event
April 21st, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.; Unity by the Bay, Annapolis
Girl Scouts of Central Maryland in partnership with Boordy Vineyard and local chefs will create an evening to remember. Guests will enjoy five carefully selected wine pairings by our wine expert, and delicious food cureated by our master chefs. This event will support Girl Scouts through a fun evening!
April 21st through 24th; 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.
April 21st, 6-9 p.m.; William Paca House and Garden, Annapolis
Please join us for an Anniversary Garden Gala to celebrate Watermark & Historic Annapolis' respective 50th and 70th anniversaries. Enjoy hors d'oeuvres, beer wine, & bubbles, live music and a raffle.
April 22nd; Troika Gallery, Easton
ShoreRivers @ Troika Gallery is a collaborative show celebrating the waterways of the Eastern Shore. A portion of sales supports ShoreRivers.
Ward World Championship Wildfowl Carving Competition & Art Festival
April 22nd through April 24th; Virtual Event
The Ward Foundation, the non-profit that operates the Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art, Salisbury University, and hosts the historic Ward World Championship Wildfowl Carving Competition & Art Festival, has made the decision to hold a modified, three-day event — April 22-24, 2022 — in lieu of the regular in-person event at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center in Ocean City, MD. Virtual modification of the competition will resemble the 2021 virtual event, with several exciting new components and competition categories, in addition to the return of live-streamed portions of judging.
Ballet Theatre of Maryland presents Coppelia
April 22nd, 7-9 p.m.; Maryland Hall, Annapolis
Ballet Theatre of Maryland presents a beautifully staged interpretation of one of the best-loved classical ballets. Coppélia is a comedic ballet about a pair of lovers, an eccentric inventor, and his beautiful, yet mysterious daughter who entertain and delight in this comedic fractured fairy tale.
The Summit School's Backyard Bash
April 23rd; The Summit School, Edgewater
Celebrating The Summit School's success in our own backyard! Join us to raise a glass as we salute the resiliency and brilliance of our amazing students and faculty. Cornhole Tournament, Music, Dancing, Dinner, and Drinks! Tickets are $100 to attend and $150 to attend + play cornhole.
Shop Local Event - Shopping, Gourmet Bites, Brews, and More
April 23rd, 1-5 p.m.; Rugby Hall Marina, Arnold
Come shop, sip, and support local businesses on 4/23 from 1-5pm at the Rugby Hall Marina located in Rugby Hall Estates at Rugby Rd and Buckingham Rd in Arnold, MD. 15 + local vendors will be in attendance selling local products, gourmet bites, brews and much more.
1st Annual Bill Sweeney Fundraiser Gala
April 23rd, 7 p.m.; Annapolis Waterfront Hotel
On April 23rd at 7pm, The Bill Sweeney Perinatal Care Fund will host its first annual Perinatal Loss Gala at the Annapolis Waterfront Hotel. The gala honors the life of the late Dr. Bill Sweeney, whose mission in life was to care for those who faced perinatal death and high risk pregnancies. Dr. William (Bill) Sweeney was a renowned perinatologist at Anne Arundel Medical Center whose sudden death left a large hole in the community. He provided compassion and comfort to those struggling with difficult pregnancies. Bill was instrumental in the development of the first freestanding perinatal palliative care program, SilverLeaf Counseling Services. It is the mission of the Bill Sweeney Perinatal Care Fund to ensure that this kind of support not only continues, but also grows and improves.
April 23rd; Annapolis
Greenscape is a City of Annapolis and community beautification project to clean up and plant in public spaces throughout the City.
April 23rd, 8 a.m.; Safe Harbor Narrows, Grasonville
Join Crossroads Community for the 2nd annual 5K run and help support mental well-being in the community! This is a family and dog-friendly walk/run that will take place on the scenic Cross County Connector. All proceeds go to Crossroads' behavioral health recovery programs.
Paper Shredding and Cork Collection
April 23rd, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Unity by the Bay, Annapolis
We'll have a paper-shredding truck on our parking lot on Saturday, April 23 (10:00 am-1:00 pm). Bring your confidential business and personal papers to be shredded onsite while you watch. You can also bring cork wine bottle stoppers for recycling into shoe footbeds. No charge for these services...but we gratefully accept donations!
April 23rd, 10 a.m.; Homestead Gardens, Davidsonville
April 23rd 10am-11am in Davidsonville: Beverlee Barthel – Growing Edibles in Containers Join Beverlee Barthel in a free demonstration on how to grow herbs and veggies in every sort of container, from colanders to pots, pottery and raised beds. No need to register: Stop on by in our Davidsonville store.
April 23rd, 10 a.m. to Noon; Slayton House Studio, Columbia
Bring your family to Slayton House on Saturday April 23rd from 10 a.m. to noon. Enjoy crafts for the little ones to get information about how to keep our earth happy and healthy! Native plant sale by Howard EcoWorks and don't forget to bring your extra seeds and plants for the plant exchange. Community Bike Ride meets at the barn at Wilde Lake Park.
April 23rd, 10 a.m.; Academy Art Museum, Easton
Come one, come all…the Academy Art Museum welcomes children and their caregivers to explore and create art together. What better way to spend quality time with your child than to come to the Academy Art Museum and work together on a project? The family that makes art together gets smART together! Save the planet and get creative! Before you throw out that old can, bottle cap, magazine etc…think about what you might do with it to keep it in use. Better yet, come to our eARTh Arts Day Extravaganza and make some great projects to take back
April 23rd, 5 - 10 p.m.; BWI Airport Marriott Hotel, Linthicum Heights
We are excited to hold our 2nd Annual Comedy Event – Tickle My Money Bone! The event will feature financial experts sharing their most embarrassing moments about money. Their comedy sets are guaranteed to either make you laugh or cry AND learn something new about finances. The hybrid event will begin at 5 PM until 10 pm EST on Saturday, April 23, 2022, at the BWI Marriott Hotel. Attendees will get the opportunity to peruse in-person & virtual exhibits, talk to financial experts, enjoy the comedy show, and a Live DJ.
30th Annual Homerun for Recovery
April 23rd, 6-9:30 p.m.; Hammerjacks, Baltimore
The Baltimore Station is celebrating 30 years of its signature fundraiser, Homerun for Recovery, with a new location and several new features. On Saturday, April 23, 2022, from 6:00 – 9:30 PM, guests will gather outdoors at Hammerjacks for an evening of gourmet fare, cocktails for guests to enjoy responsibly, music and a silent auction. Presented by Blue Halo the sports-themed event will benefit The Baltimore Station’s therapeutic residential and community-based outpatient treatment programs for veterans and others who are transitioning through the cycle of poverty, substance use disorder and homelessness to self-sufficiency.
April 23rd, 6 p.m.; St. Anne's School, Annapolis
We’ll have Reggie Rivers, former NFL player and event host, on site to run the show. He’s has great energy and a fantastic personality. Run of show (subject to change) below. Let us know your thoughts on the best 90-minute window or the photographer. I would think from about 7:00-8:30 p.m., but open to your suggestions.
April 24th; The Golf Club at South River, Edgewater
LESLIE'S WEEK gifts vacations to Stage 4 Metastatic Breast Cancer women and their families at the Dollywood DreamMore Resort in the Tennessee Smoky Mountains. This is where they Make Memories that Outlast Cancer. All proceeds from the SILENT & LIVE AUCTIONS fund our vacations. All funds raised during the FUND-A-CAUSE support the grants for our LESLIE'S KlDS so they have a future! Our LESLIE'S KIDS Educational Assistance Fund is for the benefit of the children whose mothers succumbed to her breast cancer after they vacationed with LESLIE'S WEEK. The Educational Grants are issued in the mother's name so her children will know she helped educate them.
Draw for Sight: Bicycle Poker Ride
April 24th, 8:30 a.m.; Betterton Volunteer Fire Company, Betterton
What is a bicycle poker ride? Cyclists ride on a marked route throughout Kent County drawing two playing cards at each of five drawing stations. The object is to have the best poker hand at the end of the 36.8 or 60 mile ride. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top ten poker hands.
