May 11th, 5 p.m.; Oxford Community Center, Oxford
A group of local bee enthusiasts are joining forces to raise awareness about the importance of bees and their impact on our ecosystem. The event, which will take place on May 11, 2023, from 5-7:30 pm at Oxford Community Center (OCC), will bring together a beekeeper, a store owner with bee-related products, a bee hotel maker, Talbot Master Gardener Volunteers, and the Oxford Garden Club, all of whom are passionate about preserving our planet's pollinators. Bees are essential for pollinating crops and plants; without them, our food supply and ecosystems would suffer greatly. The event aims to educate the community on the importance of bees and show ways to help protect them.
May 11th, 5-8 p.m.; Baltimore Museum of Industry, Baltimore
Make meaningful connections, honor exceptional Maryland business leaders and celebrate the impact and achievements of Maryland’s incredibly unique business community at Inspire MD. Enjoy an evening of food, drinks, music, entertainment and networking with more than 300 business and community leaders at this exciting and inspiring event hosted at the iconic waterfront Baltimore Museum of Industry. Featuring inspiring stories and awards recognizing standout Maryland businesses, a “Taste of Maryland” featuring local breweries, wineries and distilleries, Maryland-centric cuisine and a fantastic open bar selection, entertainment including music, a photo booth, Maryland-themed activities and more.
May 12th, 6:30 p.m.; Westin Annapolis Hotel
Enjoy dinner, a live band, live and silent auctions, a photo booth, games and more all to benefit Annapolis YWCA. For more information, call 410-626-7800
GiGi's Playhouse Spread Your Wings Gala
May 12th, 7-11 p.m.; Annapolis Waterfront Hotel
You are cordially invited to join us as we honor children and adults with Down syndrome at our Spread Your Wings Gala fundraiser promoting greater acceptance for all! This year's event will be an evening you will not want to miss!
Yoga on the Green: Mommy and Me
May 13th, 10-11 a.m.; Annapolis Town Center
Join us for Yoga on the Green to celebrate Mother’s Day. All fitness levels are welcome! Ages 3 and up. Please bring your own mat and arrive 15 minutes before class to set up. Enjoy complimentary fresh juice tasting by RASA Juice Shop.
May 13th and 14th; William Paca House and Garden, Annapolis
An Annapolis Tradition for over 40 years! Find historic and new varieties of perennials, annuals, vines, trees, and vegetables. Over 8,000 plants hand-raised by expert volunteer gardeners will be available at the plant sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on May 13th and 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. May 14th.
Paint the Town: Annapolis Arts Council
May 13th, 6:30 p.m.; Westin Annapolis Hotel
Enjoy demonstrations and performances by local artists, silent and live auctions, a wine pull, an artistically inspired menu, and much more! And when the lights go down, you can dance the night away with the Pressing Strings featuring Jordan Sokel.
Langton Green Community Farm Talent Show
May 13th; Langton Green Community Farm, Millersville
Saturday May 13th we are happy to announce our 2nd Talent Show. If you're interested in performing please comment or message so we can coordinate.
Maryland House and Garden Pilgrimage 2023
May 13th; Queen Anne's County
The Maryland House and Garden Pilgrimage is pleased to announce its 2023 tour dates. Featuring tours of house and gardens throughout Maryland in April and May.
Garden Club of Rock Hall Annual Plant Sale
May 13th, 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.; Main Street, Rock Hall
The Garden Club of Rock Hall Annual Plant Sale, featureing Native Plants, Houseplants, Herbs & Blooms, oh my! Garden Treasures, Jewelry & Scarf Boutique, Bay Bags and Yummy Fresh Baked Goods
Public Works Celebration and Big Truck Day
May 13th, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Public Works Experience, Baltimore
Come join us for our second annual Public Works Celebration! We can't wait to show off public works from across the region! The event kicks off at 10:00 am with our VIP welcome, where participant executives and elected officials will welcome guests at the entrance to the Public Works Experience. Then visit our partners' displays for educational activities and giveaways, explore the Big Trucks area and take a tour of the PWE! It's fun and educational for all ages! Visit our website www.pwexperience.org for more information.
May 13th, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Knights of Pythias Friendship Lodge, Edgewater
The Pythian Sisters Friendship Temple #6 and Charity Temple #35 proudly sponsor Spring Craft & Vendor Fair with over 30 local vendors, crafters, artists, a moonbounce, food trucks, and live music
May 13th, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Massey Aerodrome, Massey
General Public Invited! No Admission or Parking charge. If weather permits, a large contingent of interesting airplanes will fly in. Festivities begin around 10 AM and go until 2 PM. The Airport, Air Museum & hangars are open. Go inside the DC-3 and An-2, sit in the cockpit. Massey is family friendly and handicap accessible (on grass). Antique and Show cars are invited for non-judged display (If you have a motorcycle, vintage car or hot rod, come early, park up front around the DC-3 for everyone to see & admire). Last December at the Open Hangar Fly-In, sunny skies attracted 111 guest planes.
Annapolis Symphony Orchestra Family Concert
May 13th, 11 a.m. to Noon; Annapolis Symphony, Annapolis
Join the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra for a fantastic afternoon of music Saturday, May 13th at 11:00AM. Kids and adults will love our soloists Really Inventive Stuff and Jake Fewx as they play Mozart's Toy Symphony and Kleisinger's Tubby the Tuba. Tickets are just $10 per transaction using code FAMILYFUN at checkout. Purchase online at AnnapolisSymphony.org/events or by calling our box office at 410-263-0907.
May 13th, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Severn Center, Severn
Join us for a ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the grand opening of the New Severn Center and an intergenerational celebration of Older Americans Month. Food, fun and entertainment!
May 13th, Noon; Long & Foster, Annapolis
Most grueling run across a .05k bridge on the planet maybe even the universe. All proceeds will be given to War Fighter Advance. Warfighter Advance changes the trajectory of the warfighter’s post-deployment life, so that rather than an existence characterized by an endless cycle of mental illness diagnoses, medications, medical appointments and disappointments, the warfighter has a life characterized by pride, productivity, healthy relationships, continued service, and advocacy for the same outcomes for their fellow service members.
Providence's Friends & Family Fun Day
May 13th, Noon to 4 p.m.; Mayo Beach Park, Edgewater
Includes...Admission to Park, Menu catered by Pit Boys of Annapolis includes: Pit Beef, Pit Ham, Pit Turkey with rolls and sauces, Corn on the Cob, Creamy Coleslaw, Potato Salad, BBQ Baked Beans, Mac & Cheese, Garden Salad, Assorted Sodas, Water, Draft Beer, Wine & Hard Seltzers, Dessert by Sweet Satisfaction Ice Cream Truck, Music, Lawn Games, & Fun, Door Prize Entry (Regular Tickets Only)
2nd Annual 'Many Hats We Wear Luncheon' Mother's Day Tea
May 13th, 1 p.m.; Maryland Hall, Annapolis
Join us as we celebrate the 2nd Annual ‘Many Hats We Wear Luncheon’ Tea Wear your favorite hat and a beautiful dress for a tea party you’ll never forget! Best Hat Competition, Games, Door Prizes, and More…! Registration is free!
May 13th; Conquest Beach, Centreville
Join us for a one-day small boat rendezvous, Saturday, May 13th (rain or shine), at Conquest Beach on the beautiful Chester River. This is an excellent chance to try our range of boats on the river. Boatbuilding seminars will be held under the pavilion Food and beverage service will be available on site. Camping available Friday and Saturday nights.
Grand Reopening Party and Start of Paddle Season Celebration
May 13th; Whoof on the Wharf, Edgewater
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.
Arundel Rivers on the Half Shell
May 13th, 6-9 p.m.; Camp Letts, Edgewater
Join Arundel Rivers Federation for the largest annual event! Tickets for the 2023 Arundel Rivers on the Half Shell event on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at YMCA Camp Letts are on sale now and going fast. Join our staff and hundreds of fellow supporters for a fun-filled evening of camp fare, drinks, oysters, and a silent auction - all benefiting Arundel Rivers!
May 13th, 6-8 p.m.; Harriet Tubman Museum and Educational Center, Cambridge
Join us for an evening with Sharon Clark. “A Washington, DC standout, Ms. Clark has brought festival and concert audiences to their feet across the globe. This concert is the opening season of our music series for the Harriet Tubman Museum and Educational Center. Proceeds benefit special programs for our community and youth outreach in Cambridge, Md.
May 13th, 6:30 p.m.; Clovelly Farm, Chestertown
Sultana’s Annual Gala raises funds to provide scholarships and tuition support for schools, students, and individual children participating in the Foundation’s award winning programs. Funds raised at the Gala help make it possible for Sultana to serve almost 10,000 K-12 students annually.
May 15th; Queenstown Harbor, Queenstown
Now in their 8th year, Bo's Effort is collaborating with Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center to bring you a memorable day of golf, drinks, delicious food and great prizes. Proceeds benefit awareness and education programs in our community and provide resources to young adults managing mental wellness and working to improve their quality of life.
Density of Air Sculpture Opening Day and Artist Talk
May 16th, 5:30 p.m.; Academy Arts Museum of Easton
The Academy Art Museum is pleased to announce the acquisition of a new sculpture for its permanent collection. Density of Air, by Alyson Shotz will be on view beginning May 16, 2023. Also on Tuesday, May 16 at 5:30 pm, the artist will discuss this sculpture and her other work in an Artist Talk at the Museum.
Chesapeake Art Center's 10th Annual Chip In for the Arts Golf Tournament
May 17th, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Compass Pointe Golf Course, Pasadena
Mark your calendars for CAC’s annual Golf Tournament to raise funds for CAC’s arts and education programs. We hope to beat last year’s total of 120 golfers who helped raise (net) nearly $30,000. Sponsorships and foursomes will be available starting February 1 – help spread the word about this event that provides much-needed funds for CAC’s mission.
Luncheon and Fashion Show - Time to Spring Into Action
May 17th, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Chartwell Golf and Country Club, Severna Park
Bring a friend or two, or three and make it a day of fun, fashion and fundraising! Browse through an extensive selection of silent auction items that will help you fill all your personal and gift giving needs.
