Photo by Charles Milsop
Come by land or sea to the Rock Hall Pirates and Wenches Weekend.
Through August 11th; Various Locations
Oysters clean Chesapeake Bay waters and provide habitat for other (delicious!) species like blue crabs, rockfish, and white perch. Did you know that eating oysters and recycling their shells leads to more oysters returned to the Bay? One reclaimed shell becomes a home for 10X as many juvenile oysters! ORP, the nonprofit expert in Chesapeake Bay oyster restoration, relies on Shell Recycling Alliance restaurants to provide shell critical for oyster restoration efforts.
Say thank you to these Bay-friendly businesses by patronizing them during National Oyster Week! They'll be offering oyster specials galore so you can slurp to your seafood-loving heart's content.
Waugh Wednesdays Summer Concert Series
August 7th; 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, enjoy music from Betty White Stripes
August 8th; 6 p.m.; 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. This week, enjoy music from Rosewood.
Dorchester 250 Interactive Information Session
August 8th, 10 a.m. to Noon; Dorchester County Historical Society, Cambridge
Come learn all about plans happening around Dorchester County related to America's upcoming 250th anniversary in 2026. This is a great opportunity to learn about what events and initiatives are already in place while sharing ideas for new projects to come. Listen to a panel discussion, mingle with others who are interested in local history or programming, and find out how you, your family, or your organization can take part!
Tides & Tunes Summer Concert Series
August 8th, 7 p.m.; 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, enjoy music by ONO One Night Only Band
August 9th through 11th; Rock Hall Main Street
Come by land, or come by sea, and enjoy a two-and-a-half-day town-wide theme party you will not soon forget! This is a wonderful opportunity to bring your boat and anchor out on the Chesapeake Bay or raft up with your mates. There is plenty of anchorages, dockage, and raft-up space available – as well as plenty of parking for those arriving by land. This exciting event, which offers activities for all ages, is less than a tank of gas from Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington D.C, and Northern Virginia. Costumes "Arrrr" encouraged!
August 9th; Historic London Town and Gardens, Edgewater
Enjoy an exclusive evening in our beautiful woodland gardens. Create a floral arrangement to brighten your home and enjoy a sangria before sunset. Two drink tickets included (beer, wine, sangria).
Living History on Pinkney Street: Civil War First Maryland Volunteer Infantry
August 10th, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Hogshead, Annapolis
Meet the Civil War First Maryland Volunteer Infantry Regiment on Pinkney Street! Learn about their recruiting efforts in August and September of 1862 to replace troops lost at the battle of Front Royal, as well as reintegrate the prisoners to be exchanged and paroled at Camp Parole.
Friends of Quiet Waters Park Concert Series
August 10th, 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. Tonight see Moxie Blues with food trucks from Smash Up Burger and Kona Ice
August 11th through 17th; Throughout the State
Maryland Tax-Free Week (Statewide) Cash in on some savings as you do some shopping around the County. While, yes, this does include back-to-school items like backpacks, it also includes clothing, shoes, and accessories priced at $100 or less at any store. That means you can grab those souvenir shirts to show off where you visited this summer!
August 11th; Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St Michaels
Watermen’s Appreciation Day is CBMM’s annual celebration of the men and women who make their living on the Chesapeake Bay and their heritage, featuring a boat docking contest, steamed crabs by the dozen, live music, family activities, and more.
August 11th, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Downtown Annapolis
As early travelers arrived in Annapolis, Maryland by ship they were met by a horse drawn carriage. Once their belongings were unloaded from their ship they would proceed up Main Street to West Street and travel to Baltimore, Philadelphia, and over time to Washington DC. Over the years, West Street has evolved. Yet in many ways is still the gateway from downtown Annapolis to the major highways of today. In an effort to respect the rich history and traditions of West Street Annapolis, the name of the Corvette Annapolis car show called “Carriages on West Street” was born.
August 12th through 17th; Queen Anne's County 4-H Park, Centreville
While many families and organizations encompass what it means to support the Queen Anne’s County Fair; this year’s fair dedication is to an individual who truly takes this fair to heart. Mike Cohey has been a lifelong farming resident, and spent many years involved at the Queen Anne’s County fair with his commercial booth from Pioneer Seed.
Music and Movement on the Green with Busch Library
August 13th; 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.
FINAL Waugh Wednesdays Summer Concert Series
August 14th; 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 Foreplay
August 15th, 8 a.m.; 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. This week, see Chris Noyes
250 Anniversary Special Tour Series: Furniture Tour
August 15th, 2 p.m.; Hammond Harwood House, Annapolis
This tour will look into the furniture collection at the Hammond-Harwood House including chairs, sideboards and desks/bookcases. The tour will highlight some of John Shaw’s finest pieces and discuss the world in which Shaw lived in late 18th century Annapolis. The tour will be led by Robert Biddle, Hammond-Harwood House Trustee and Docent Director.
Tides & Tunes Summer Concert Series
August 15th, 7 to 9 p.m.; 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 Jah Works
August 16th and 17th; Downtown Denton
Come out and enjoy this year’s enchanted-themed “Storybook Summerfest” festival as some of your favorite stories and characters come to life at our 35th annual Caroline Summerfest, Friday, August 16th and Saturday, August 17th from 5:00-9:00pm, located in downtown Denton.
August 16th and 17th; Downtown Cambridge
One of the largest annual music and cultural festivals in Cambridge, MD. This is a family-friendly festival that is diverse and inclusive. We welcome everyone to attend and experience that culture of Cambridge Maryland.
August 16th, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Greater Severna Park and Arnold Chamber of Commerce
Join the Greater Severna Park and Arnold Chamber of Commerce on FRIDAY, August 16th for the Chamber Blood Drive from 9am -2pm at the Chamber (1 Holly Avenue, Severna Park, MD 21146).
Annapolis Town Center Summer Concerts
August 16th, 6 p.m.; Annapolis Town Center
Join us every 1st and 3rd Friday, May – September, from 6pm-8pm for family friendly live music at the Boathouse Pavilion in the East Village (located next to P.F. Chang’s). This week, see J Paris Band
Friends of Quiet Waters Park Concert Series
August 17th, 5:30 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 Raquel & The Wildflowers and enjoy food from Old Line Eats & Kona Ice
August 18th, 4 to 6 p.m.; The Mainstay, Rock Hall
The Mainstay is pleased to host another Singer/ Songwriter Showcase. The idea for the Showcase is the brainchild of The Mainstay’s new Delmarva Singer/Songwriter Association that meets monthly. It features an afternoon of original music written and performed by over a dozen local singer/ songwriters who share the stage in small groups in a Nashville-style “round” format and then take turns performing selections of their music.
