July 7th, 6-8:30 p.m.; Color Burst Park, Columbia
Live music is back with old favorites & new bands on the stage this summer! Bring your lawn chairs and picnic blankets to enjoy a variety of artists & genres for FREE. Must RSVP in Advance Artist: Dior Ashley Brown, Hip-Hop
July 7th, 7-9 p.m.; Boordy Vineyards, Hydes
The celebrations continue in a patriotic performance at Boordy Vineyards on July 7. Sip on Boordy’s original wines while you enjoy the orchestra. This event is 21 and older and tickets are $15.00. Parking is available on-site. Please note that there will not be fireworks following this performance. Dates, times, and locations are accurate as of the posting of the event information. For more information, visit www.BSOmusic.org or contact PatronSupport@BSOmusic.org or by phone at 410-783-8000 or toll free 877-276-1444.
Classic Theatre of Maryland Presents As You Like It
July 7th through 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.; Gresham Estate, Edgewater
AS YOU LIKE IT will be performed on the lawn of the historic Gresham Estate in Edgewater, MD. July 7- July 24, 2022 at 7:30pm. One of the Bard’s most beloved comedies about flirtation, friendship and mistaken identities, takes a lighthearted look at the fickle and passionate nature of love. The character Rosalind is considered one of Shakespeare’s most fully realized female characters. Director Sally Boyett sets the production in the 1930s in the Cumberland Gap region of the Appalachian mountains, with nostalgic bluegrass music performed by the cast, an ensemble of twelve seasoned professional actors.
July 9th, 4-8 p.m.; Alluzion Venue, Crofton
You don't want to miss this event! T&A Productions invites you to her first annual crab feast at The A.V.E (Alluzion Venue & Events). Unlimited crabs, Drinks, Music & Good Vibes. See Y'all There!
2022 East of Maui/ Eastport Yacht Club Chesapeake Stand Up Challenge
July 9th, 7 a.m.; Eastport Yacht Club, Annapolis
This years race will be dedicated to our friend Geoff Ewenson. A portion of your entry fee will be donated to the EWE Spirit Fund. Additional donations can be made on the registration page. This an open water race set in Annapolis Harbor and the mouth of the Severn River. There will be three course options: The 7 mile Challenge for more experienced paddlers and a 3-3.5 mile Challenge suitable for more recreational paddlers. There is also a one mile Just for fun Race. All courses can be subject to wind, chop, and boat traffic.
Student Leadership Program at USNA
July 9th, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; US Naval Academy's Armel-Leftwich Visitor Center, Annapolis
Developing leaders for tomorrow begins today! Give students ages 13-15 a taste of robust leadership training. Equip them for the future they'd like to pursue. Students will spend a half-day in the Student Leadership Program learning and developing applicable leadership skills from some of the brightest of today's leaders at the USNA.
Severna Park Tap House Fundraiser
July 9th; Severna Park Taphouse Bar & Grill, Severna Park
Join us from 12pm - 8pm for a full day of music, featuring local bands and Nashville recording artist, Chad Bearden as our event Headliner to support University of Maryland Medical Center. The fundraiser will offer music inside and outside and will feature a 50/50, raffle, and more! Don't miss out on an exciting raffle ticket purchase! Winner not be present to win. To register and purchase your tickets, use the form below. Be sure to save your confirmation email as that will be your ticket into the door the night-of.
July 9th, 1 p.m.; Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds, Crownsville
On July 9th, CultureFest will feature dynamic live performances by international Raggae, Soca and Afrobeat artiste, food court, craft village, and numerous bars offering exotic drinks by expert mixologists. This festival will celebrate diversity through music, art, food, and more, bridges divides, and brings together the community. The event will be held at the Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds from 1 to 9 p.m. Find more information at culturefestdmv.com
The Mainstay's 25th Anniversary Gala
July 9th, 6 p.m.-10 p.m.; The Mainstay, Rock Hall
Please join us on Saturday, July 9 under the tent at The Mainstay's new backyard amphitheater for a 25th Anniversary tilt of the hat (and glass) celebration. We’ll look back at the impressive accomplishment of Tom McHugh and revel in our forward momentum as we continue to make a significant contribution to the quality of life on the Eastern Shore. The party starts at 6 p.m. There will be an open bar, catered hot and cold hors d'oeuvres prepared by the Fish Whistle Restaurant, live music with the Annapolis Jazztet (featuring vocalist Larzine Talley) for listening and dancing, a silent auction, and lots of wide grins all around. It’s what we do best!
Profs & Pints Annapolis: Keeping Sharks Around
July 12th, 5:30 - 8 p.m.; Graduate Hotel, Annapolis
Profs and Pints Annapolis presents: “Keeping Sharks Around,” with David Shiffman, marine conservation biologist, environmental policy consultant, and faculty research associate at Arizona State University. It’s the perfect talk to gear up for this summer’s Shark Week: A deep dive into efforts to protect shark species as conveyed by an expert on the complexities of marine conservation. Join marine conservation biologist David Shiffman, an award-winning science communicator and the author of Why Sharks Matter: A Deep Dive with the World's Most Misunderstood Predator, as he discusses his research on shark conservation and the debates surrounding efforts to save them.
Live Reception for Gallery 57 West Artists
July 13th, 5-7 p.m.; Gallery 57 West, Annapolis
Come celebrate our diverse artists at Gallery 57 West at a live reception at our gallery with light refreshments