Tides and Tunes Summer Concert Series
June 17th to August 19th; Annapolis Maritime Museum
The Tides & Tunes Summer Concert Series offers 10 weeks of popular music–from rock to folk to blues–with the incomparable backdrop of the Chesapeake Bay. Concerts are free; however, donations are gratefully accepted. Food and spirits are available for purchase. Beverage sales support the Museum’s education program. No outside alcohol permitted. Bring a chair or blanket. Series presented by Genesis of Annapolis.
Bowie Baysox Williams Home Team Gifting for Gratitude Giveaway to Support COVID-19 Response
June 18th, 7 p.m.; Bowie Baysox Stadium, Bowie
The first 1,000 fans on Friday, June 18th will receive Unity Bands courtesy of The Williams Home Team of Long & Foster Gifting for Gratitude program! We hope to see you at the game. This will be an incredible event, representing the largest donation drop to our COVID-19 causes and an increase in Unity Bands awareness.
Classic Boats 3-Day Festival of Family Fun
June 18th through June 20th; Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels
Over 100 antique boats are invited to the St. Michaels Classic Boat Festival Friday, June 18 through Sunday, June 20, 2021. Spend the day with the family at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St. Michaels, MD. Hosted by the Chesapeake Bay Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society. Free boat rides. Youth programs. Seminars. Boats for sale. The Arts at Navy Point show within the Festival.
Father's Day Special at Chill Axes
June 19th and 20th; Chill Axes, Crofton
Dad’s - tell your families, wives & kids, make it memorable at Chill Axes! Dad’s throw for a free hour on Saturday, 6/19 and Sunday, 6/20! Click here to book your time.
June 19th 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.; Arbor Terrace, Gambrills
Take a stroll down memory lane as you join us for an afternoon of cool cars and even cooler frozen treats. Bring the whole family and come and enjoy a fun filled afternoon. We look forward to seeing you! Open to all makes and models. No entry fee, trophies will also be awarded
Crofton Nursery School's Open House
June 19th, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.; Crofton Nursery School, Crownsville
Join us on Saturday, June 19th for a Tour of our co-op preschool! Our teachers will give tours and answer any of your questions about our program, why co-ops are amazing, their incredible amount and variety of teaching experience, and anything else you want to know! Signup here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0C4DAFAA2FA0FB6-open1
Recostruction and African American Memory
June 19th, 10 a.m. - noon; Virtual Event
Join the Community CoCreation Lab and its partners, the Banneker-Douglass Museum, the Prince George’s African American Museum and Cultural Center (PGAAMCC), the Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture (MCAAHC), the Reginald F. Lewis Museum, and the University of Maryland Black Alumni Association for this highly engaging Juneteeth virtual experience! Attendees will enjoy a history lecture from Dr. Christopher J. Bonner, a historian and Associate Professor at the University of Maryland College Park who was most recently seen analyzing the history displayed in Will Smith's Netflix documentary, Amend.
June 19th, 1 p.m.; Virtual Event
The Peale and the Griots' Circle of Maryland present a Juneteenth virtual storytelling event featuring African American storytellers. The celebration will unite all people in the spirit of activism inspired by the recent human rights protests. The stories of freedom will bring to life heroes from the past and others will highlight the present passion for social justice. Juneteenth is the annual observance also known as Emancipation Day. It recognizes freedom finally arriving for enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas nearly two years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation. On June 19, 1865, Union soldiers enforced the law by publicly reading General Order number 3 which freed all remaining enslaved people. Throughout Texas, African Americans observe the June 19 holiday with parades, cook outs, speeches and dancing. Now, Juneteenth is celebrated worldwide.This program is made possible, in part, with support from Fulton Bank.
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Honors Marin Alsop Live Stream Gala Celebration
June 19th, 8:30 p.m.; Virtual Event
The Marin Festival closes with a live gala celebration broadcast on MPT in Marin Alsop's honor on Saturday, June 19, 2021 at 8:30 pm. Alsop leads the Orchestra in her final concert as Music Director from the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall stage in a program featuring live and pre-recorded moments, messages, and surprises. Emceed by BSO Artistic Partner Wordsmith, highlights include the world premiere of a new BSO commission, Destined Words, by James Lee III in honor of Juneteenth and narrated by Wordsmith, and the special appearance of OrchKids in Florence Price’s Adoration. The evening culminates with a performance by renowned soprano Renée Fleming. This event is FREE and is streamed on mpt.org/livestream. For more information, visit https://www.bsomusic.org/gala-celebration/.
June 20th; Academy Arts Museum, Easton
Join Academy Art Museum for events celebrating Juneteenth. Find information at academyartmuseum.org. Look for performances, art, and crafts to celebrate the holiday.
ShoreRivers Solstice Celebration
June 20th through June 26th; Main Street, Chestertown
Beginning on the Summer Solstice (Sunday, June 20) until June 26, ShoreRivers will host a new kind of Solstice Celebration that offers something for everyone. Instead of one evening under the tent, the week-long celebration will include small-group expeditions, an online auction, and a free livestream concert with Philip Dutton and the Alligators. ShoreRivers is grateful for support from local partners and the Raymond James Charitable Foundation. Become a sponsor, reserve your ticket, and find more information by visiting our website.