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The 2024 Bay Paddle takes place on July 20th at Kent Island Yacht Club
Through 21st; Easton Airport
Plein Air Easton is the largest outdoor art competition in the nation and is celebrating its 20th year in 2024. Competition artists who have been juried in will descend on Easton to have their canvas' officially stamped on July 12th. Public, ticketed and free events (for the kids too) take place all week long!
A Plein Air Celebration of Preserved Properties
July 17th; Avalon Theatre
Eastern Shore Land Conservancy (ESLC) is excited to present A Plein Air Celebration of Preserved Properties. This summer, ESLC and Plein Air Easton invited former top tier prize winners to paint the landscape of four different properties protected by Eastern Shore Land Conservancy. Paintings will be on display at the Eastern Shore Conservation Center during the Avalon Foundation’s 20th Annual Plein Air Easton — the largest and most prestigious juried plein air painting competition in the United States. A special reception with refreshments and awards will be held at the Eastern Shore Conservation Center on Wednesday July 17th from 6—8 PM. This event is free and open to the public. Registration is not required but preferred.
Bubbles & Bites, Art & Fashion: Designs by Sherilyne
July 17th; Local By Design, Annapolis
Sheri believes fashion is more than just clothing; it is a form of self-expression and a celebration of individuality. We invite you to experience the magic of artistry and fashion coming together in perfect harmony, and to discover the joy of wearing a piece of art that speaks to your soul. Join Sherilyne from Designs by Sherilyne, Kim from Ophiuroidea "The O", Kim from That Gift Girl and Mary from Impressions in Media for a fantastic night of shopping, bubbles and bites on Wednesday, July 17th from 5:30pm - 8:30pm at Local by Design at the Gallery located at 1805 C. Virginia Street.
July 17th through 20th; Kent Agricultural Center
The Kent County Fair features great food, 4-H and community exhibits, animals, tractors, games, and entertainment. The focus of the fair is agricultural education and providing educational opportunities for county youth. The greased pig contest, bull-riding, and the 4-H livestock and cake auctions are popular events at this annual celebration supporting the young 4-H members. Each evening features different foods including a fish fry and pit beef, pork bbq, and chicken bbq. Plan a great escape right in your own backyard, or come for a visit for a small-town America experience.
Salute the Sunset: 257th Army Band, DC National Guard
July 17th, 7 p.m.; National Harbor
Join for National Harbor's annual Salute the Sunset Concert Series. Grab a blanket, pick up take out food from one of our restaurants and enjoy the evening with performances by United States Military Bands. Concerts are free and open to the public. These events are subject to weather cancellations.
Local Color - Plein Air Easton
July 18th through July 21st; Christ Church, Easton
The Working Artists Forum (WAF), under the auspices of the annual Plein Air Easton Competition and Arts Festival, sponsors a juried and judged art exhibit each year entitled “Local Color”. Exhibition Hours: Thursday, July 18 - noon to 6 pm, Friday, July 19 - 10 am to 6 pm, Saturday, July 20 - 10 am to 6 pm; Sunday, July 21 11 am to 4 pm. Free Demonstrations by Award Winning Artists Thursday through Sunday -1:30 & 3:30 in the Fellowship Hall of Christ Church
Tawes Butterfly and Bumblebee Habitat Stewards
July 18th; 9:30 a.m.; Tawes Garden, Annapolis
An environmental education and volunteer training program for Chesapeake Bay pollinator habitat gardeners, stewards, and naturalists. Beneficial Predators and Parasitoids with Maxine Yoon, University of Maryland Master
July 19th, 5 to 8 p.m.; Homestead Gardens, Davidsonville
A Taste of Arundel Grown, Arundel Ag's signature event, celebrates local agriculture by showcasing food, beer, and wine grown and produced by Anne Arundel County farmers. The event supports the Maryland Buy Local Challenge (BLC), an annual statewide initiative that encourages all Marylanders to support local farmers by purchasing locally produced farm products during "Buy Local Week," held July 19-29 in 2024.
July 20th; Annapolis Maritime Museum
This summer the Anne Arundel County Executive’s Office will host five River Days festivals at different waterfront locations throughout the county. Each festival will feature fun activities for all ages, including water activities, environmental educators, boat rides, live music, food trucks, games, crafts, face painting, county agencies, and more.
July 20th; Kent Island
The Chesapeake Bay is a national treasure as the largest estuary in the United States and 3rd in the world. Our mission is to help protect it by working with Oyster Recovery Partnership to plant more oysters, Chesapeake Conservancy to support their efforts to designate the Bay as a National Park and WaterKeepers Chesapeake to help keep the waters and rivers of the Bay healthy
Anne Arundel County Master Gardeners Recycling Demonstrations
July 20th, 19 a.m.; Quiet Waters Park, Annapolis
The Anne Arundel County Master Gardeners will teach you how to make your own compost using yard waste and kitchen scraps. Attend the one hour compost demonstration at the compost site on the Wildwood Trail at Quiet Waters Park. Anne Arundel County residents will receive a FREE compost bin.
Smithsonian Teen Summer Program: Sharks Biology
July 20th, 10 a.m.; Smithsonian Environment Research Center, Edgewater
Learn about sharks and shark anatomy, then discover3 the types of sharks that inhabit the Chesapeake Bay and Coastal Maryland. You'll try designing a model tracker and learn how implants are put into sharks.
14th Annual Lake Arbor Jazz Festival
July 20th; Lake Arbor Community Center, Bowie
Now in its 14th year and counted as one of the region’s premier jazz events, the Lake Arbor Jazz Festival returns to the beautiful Lake Arbor community in Central Prince George’s County and features top-flight contemporary and traditional jazz and R&B artists from across the nation and the Washington, DC area.
Chesapeake Music Jazz: Stephen Phillip Harvey Octet
July 20th, 8 p.m.; Ebenezer Theatre, Easton
SPH8 will be showcasing their upcoming album, "Live at Radio Artifact" -- an electrifying collection featuring live recordings of Harvey's original compositions and arrangements, recorded at Radio Artifact in Cincinnati, OH.
Crofton Community Summer Concerts
July 21st, 6 p.m.; Crofton Country Club, Crofton
Enjoy the summer concert series provided by Crofton Civic Association and a grant from the Arts Council of Anne Arundel County. This week, enjoy music from Wicked Olde - Pop to Folk.
Waugh Wednesdays Summer Concert Series
July 24th; Waugh Chapel Town Center, Gambrills
Who else is ready for our Summer Concert Series?! Waugh Wednesdays return, save the dates! Come every Wednesday from June 26 through August 14 to enjoy live music from your favorite local bands. This week, see Technicolor Motor Home
July 24th; Muskrat Park, St. Michaels
The St. Michaels Community Center is pleased to announce their 2024 schedule for our Concerts in the Park series, taking place at the waterfront Muskrat Park in St. Michaels, and featuring local talent on the gazebo stage beginning at 6 p.m. on each Thursday (except July 4).There will be treats and opportunities to tip at each concert. This week, see Anthony 'Turk' Cannon
Music and Movement on the Green with Busch Library
July 24th, 9:30 a.m.; Annapolis Town Center
Bring a chair or blanket to join Busch Library for some musical fun with the whole family! Sing, chant, play instruments and dance while exploring sounds, rhythms and patterns that make up our language.
Tides & Tunes Summer Concert Series
July 25th; Annapolis Maritime Museum, Annapolis
The Tides & Tunes Summer Concert Series located at the Museum’s waterfront McNasby campus (723 Second St., Annapolis) offers 10 weeks of popular music–from rock to folk to blues–with the incomparable backdrop of the Chesapeake Bay. This week, see Sweet Leda
July 26th, 7 p.m.; Bay Ridge Shopping Center, Annapolis
Join SOFO as we host 4 free family friendly drive in movies this summer on the side of the Bay Ridge Shopping Center next to the Eastport library, starting at dusk with live music an hour and a half before showtime. Food available to be purchased and delivered to your vehicle from Grumps. This month, screen African Queen
July 26th, 8 p.m.; Avalon Theatre, Easton
“Mr. Marcus is probably the most inventive bass clarinetist working in straight-ahead jazz today…[and] lives in Baltimore, where he is a guiding light on the city’s jazz scene who doubles as an activist and organizer.” – The New York Times Bass clarinetist/composer Todd Marcus is one of the few jazz artists worldwide to focus their work primarily on the bass clarinet.
July 27th; Rock Hall Volunteer Fire Company
Tickets are now on sale for the 8th Annual Gun/Cash Bash to be held on July 27th, 2024. Please contact 443.480.0675 or 410.708.7990 Tickets admit one at the door for Food, Beer, & Soda (Cash Bar)
Benedictine's Chrome City Ride
July 27th; The Benedictine School., Ridgely
Hundreds of motorcycles, hot rods, classic, custom and vintage cars and over 600 people attended the 21st annual Chrome City Fundraiser in 2023. Marking its 21st year, the event continues to provide an opportunity to support Benedictine and its critical services and visit the campus all while enjoying a vast collection of cars and motorcycles.
Friends of Quiet Waters Park Concert Series
July 27th, 6 p.m.; Quiet Waters Park, Annapolis
Enjoy a variety of music including Blues, Funk, Rock, Country, and Latin to name a few. Concerts will start on July 20th, Saturday Evenings at the Park Stage. Start Times change as summer days get shorter. Season ends on September 1st with the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra. This Week see Kelly Bell
