September 9th through 11th; Chestertown
The Chestertown Jazz Festival is back to celebrate their 25th year on September 9th through the 11th. Jazz at the Mainstay will kick off the event at the Mainstay in Rock Hall on Thursday followed by the Gala Cocktail Party & Concert in the Festival Tent at Wilmer Park on Friday. On Saturday, enjoy an Afternoon in Wilmer Park of Fabulous Jazz featuring Christian McBride's New Jawn, Chestertown Jazz Festival Revue, and more.
September 10th; The Pup Camp, Severna Park
The Pup Camp in Severna Park will have a Bark-to-School Picture Day on September 10th, 2021! Your pup will go home with some yummy treats and their "bark to school"
September 10th through October 2nd; The Colonial Players of Annapolis
The Colonial Players are pleased to announce the beginning of their Season 73, with the upcoming fall production of Lauren Gunderson’s The Revolutionists, directed by Jennifer Cooper. The Revolutionists takes place in Paris at the height of the French Revolution’s Reign of Terror. It’s 1793, and time to meet four beautiful, bad-ass women: former queen Marie Antoinette, assassin Charlotte Corday, playwright Olympe de Gouges, and Caribbean spy Marianne Angelle. This grand and dream-tweaked comedy is about violence and legacy, art and activism, feminism and terrorism, and compatriots and chosen sisters. The jury’s still out on who really runs the world, but these four ladies sure as hell changed it. Performances will run September 10 - October 2, 2021, and are held Thursdays through Sundays at our historic theater-in-the-round in the heart of downtown Annapolis. Tickets for The Revolutionists are $23 for Adults, $18.00 for Senior Citizens 65 and older, full time students with ID, and Active Military with ID. Tickets can be purchased online at tickets.thecolonialplayers.org, or by calling the Box Office at 410-268-7373, and selecting option 2. Season Subscriptions and Flex Tickets are also available for a limited time.
Founding Freedoms: The Essential American Documents Exhibition
September 10th through October 11th, Maryland State Building, Crownsville
The Maryland State House in Annapolis will be the host location for an exhibition of four of the most important documents in early American History from September 10 to October 11, 2021. Historic Annapolis, in partnership with philanthropist and Maryland native David M. Rubenstein and the Maryland State Archives, will present an exhibition of four of the most important documents in early American history. Entitled Founding Freedoms: The Essential American Documents, the exhibition will be on display and accessible to the public in the rotunda of the Maryland State House from September 10 to October 11, 2021. The State House is open every day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and entry is free of charge.
September 10th; Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, Annapolis
Join us for an exciting evening under the stars to celebrate the resurgence of the Arts in Annapolis. Arts Alive! makes its return this September 10th for a memorable night of cocktails, food, live entertainment and art. Celebrate on our front lawn with our new ephemeral sculpture "The Old Home Place” and our historic façade serving as dramatic backdrops for an unforgettable evening. Mark your calendar for a memorable night at Maryland Hall, your cultural hub and home to Art for All.
One Varietal, Six Regions Wine Tasting
September 10th, 3 - 4 p.m.; Snifters, Easton
Varietal wines can be vastly different. Join us at Snifters for an afternoon look Pinot Noirs from six regions: California, Oregon, Chile, France, Italy and New Zealand. Owner Joe Petro will show us how climate, soil, and winemaker can have a huge influence on one varietal and take us down a path of finding the perfect choice for our personal palate. Always a great opportunity to socialize and learn at the same time! Join Joe Petro of Hair O’ The Dog fame next door at his boutique restaurant, Snifters, for an afternoon of testing your taste buds and finding the perfect Pinot. Enrollment is limited. Reservations close on Sept 3. This course will take place at Snifters in Easton on Friday |Sept. 10, from 3:00 to 4:30 pm, $20
The Beach Summer Concert: Jimmy Kenny & The Pirate Beach Band
September 10th, 5:3- p.m.; The Maryland Cultural & Conference Center, Annapolis
Grab your beach chairs, umbrellas, blankets and kick-back while enjoying LIVE outdoor performances again at MC3's outdoor venue StageOne. For the third performance of the series, chill out and say goodbye to summer with Jimmy Kenny & The Pirate Beach Band, the ultimate beach party tribute to Jimmy Buffett, Kenny Chesney, and Zac Brown Band. Food and drinks from multiple on-site vendors will be available including the famous Annapolis Tiki bar! Guests will not be permitted to bring their own alcohol into the venue. Doors open at 5:30 PM and the concert begins at 6:00 PM.
City Dock's 2021 Summer Concert Series
September 10th, 7 p.m.; Annapolis City Docks
Join friends and neighbors at Annapolis City Dock this summer for live music. The concerts are free and open to the general public. Bring a lawn chair, put on your dancing shoes, grab a carry out meal. Have fun! See you there.
September 11th, 8 a.m. to Noon; Rolph's Wharf, Chestertown
Swim for Life is an annual open-water swim on the Chester River hosted by the District of Columbia Aquatics Club (DCAC). Proceeds support ShoreRivers' work for clean water! While swimmers make their way through the water, we also need a few volunteers to help keep them safe! We are looking for five kayakers and two jet skiers to follow along with the swimmers during the race. If you're interested in volunteering for this event, click here to sign up.
AMOMs Kid's and Baby Consignment Sale
September 11th, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.; Benefield Sportscenter, Millersville
New bigger and better location! Save the date! September 11, 2021! Open to the public with amazing bargains on gently used kids & baby clothing (preemie/newborn to size 16 & some juniors), toys, equipment, baby essentials, strollers, furniture, maternity and so much more! This sale is sponsored by the non-profit Annapolis Mothers of Multiples organization but everyone is welcome to attend. The sale is from 8am-3pm at the Benfield Sportscenter in Millersville located at 1031 Benfield Boulevard in Millersville, Maryland. (Convenient to both the Annapolis and Baltimore surrounding areas via I-97.)
September 11th, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Piney Orchard, Odenton
The Piney Orchard Community Association Board of Directors is proud to announce the date for the 2021 Street Festival. We thank you all for “hanging in there” with us. Please stay healthy and we look forward to seeing you in September.
September 11th, 1 p.m.; The Maryland Cultural & Conference Center
MC3 is partnering with Warrior Music Foundation 501(c)(3) to present an all day music festival on September 11, 2021. The event will feature local and national artists on our outdoor stage as we honor the strong veteran community here in Maryland. There will also be an evening candlelight ceremony to honor the 20th anniversary of September 11th. The day will also include a silent auction, multiple food and drink vendors, and other local veterans and arts organizations. Attendees will learn and witness how a wide array of veteran-focused organizations in combination with arts programming can improve mental health and wellness amongst our veteran community. This event will highlight education and awareness of veterans resources, remember September 11th and the sacrifice of our service members, and exemplify the healing power of live music.
September 11th, 5 - 10 p.m.; Annapolis Maritime Museum
Get in a Key West state of mind as you listen to our Music Fest featuring: Singer-songwriter and guitarist Scott Kirby is excited to be back at AMM! Kirby will be accompanied by Gabriel Donohue. Florida-based singer-songwriter John Frinzi is back with #1 Country songwriter Aaron Scherz, Original Coral Reefer band member Roger Bartlett, Steel Pan player John Patti, and the top call rhythm section of Bassist Zebadiah Briskovich and Drummer Willie Rast. Brendan Mayer, who has been featured as a member of Jimmy Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band will have you singing the night away. MC and Host Radio Margaritaville’s, JD Spradlin. General Admission is $85 which includes 5 hours of great live music! The ticket also includes one meal ticket and 2 drink tickets.
Queen Anne's County Art Teachers Exhibit
September 11th, 7 - 9 p.m.; Queen Anne's County Centre for the Arts, Centreville
A groundbreaking first-ever faculty art exhibition showcasing Queen Anne’s County Art Teachers is being hosted by the Queen Anne’s Centre for the Arts at 206 S Commerce St, Centreville from September 11 – October 8, 2021 and will feature artwork ranging from drawings, paintings, and sculptures from the talented art teachers in Queen Anne’s County Public Schools. The opening reception for this first annual show is Saturday, September 11, 2021, from 7 – 9pm, is free to the public, marking the historic 20th anniversary of 9/11.
Leukemia Cup Charity Gala and Auction
September 11th, 7 - 10 p.m.; Annapolis Yacht Club
2021 Leukemia Cup Charity Gala & Auction event to benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Mid-Atlantic Region will be held on Saturday, September 11th. The event will be held in the Shipjack from 7 pm until 10 pm at the Annapolis Yacht Club. Please join the Leukemia Cup Committee for cocktails, delicious food, a silent auction, inspiring speakers, and live entertainment on the water. Cape Cod Getaway and High-End Bikes will be featured in a silent auction that you don't want to miss!
12th Annual Classic Wooden Sailboat Rendezvous & Race
September 12th, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Annapolis City Docks
Come out and see a spectacle of beautiful classic wooden sailboats as they race along the mouth of the Severn River to showcase their history and elegance of design! The race will take place on Sunday, September 12 at 11:00am on the Severn River at the entrance to Annapolis Harbor (*weather permitting). The course is a pursuit style race meaning that the slowest boats will start first followed by the fastest, and the winner of each class will be determined by the length of time it took them to complete the course. Participating boats range in size from 8-ft to 65-ft and will be on display at the Eastport Yacht Club, Annapolis Waterfront Sailing Center, and the Annapolis Maritime Museum.
September 12th, Noon to 4 p.m.; Corsica River Yacht Club, Centreville
Join Queen Anne’s County Parks and Recreation on Sunday, September 12 from 12:00 - 4:00 pm at the Corsica River Yacht Club to enjoy a day of family fun and environmental education! In addition to ShoreRivers, there will be a number of environmental organizations and educators from across Maryland who will teach attendees about the importance of the Corsica River and environmental preservation, plus pony rides, food, live music, and free kayaking.
Digital Photography Club of Annapolis Meeting
September 13th, 7 - 9 p.m.; Virtual Event
The DPCA is a diverse group of beginners, hobbyists and professionals who love to take and share photos and are all about educating each other and the public about how to improve our photos. The club meets bi-weekly via Zoom. We get together to learn, help each other, trade ideas, have Challenges & Showcases, take field trips, and have fun. Visitors from beginners to pros are welcome at meetings. Please join us! For more information, visit www.digitalphotoclub.net. Email the club president at president@digitalphotoclub.net for a link to the next Zoom meeting and follow us on Facebook at "Digital Photo Club of Annapolis". Visitors may attend up to two meetings as guests before joining the DPCA. The speaker for the 13 September 2021 meeting is Glenn Thompson and the topic is “How I Capture Images of Life on the Chesapeake Bay.”
Hospice of the Chesapeake Fundraiser Night
September 14th, 4 - 9 p.m.; Brian Boru Irish Restaurant, Severna Park
Don’t bother looking up what to do with whatever is in your fridge or pantry for dinner on Sept. 14. Instead, take out or dine in at Brian Boru and enjoy their classics in a 3 Course Meal for $25. $10 from each meal your order goes to Hospice of Chesapeake! All orders are for carryout, dine-in, or outside dining. To order carryout online, visit at Brianborupub.com. To order carryout by phone, or to make reservations, call 410-975-2678 and ask for the Hospice of the Chesapeake Fundraiser menu.
September 14th, 6 - 9 p.m.; William Paca House and Garden, Annapolis
Enjoy an evening of food, fine wine, friendship, flowers, and fun. Experience the charm of the William Paca House, indulge in culinary creations prepared by the area's premier chefs, and stroll through the luxurious English-style garden filled with beautiful rose bushes, an endearing fish-shaped pond, and other garden features, all while you enjoy sipping a signature Pacatini. VIP ticket holders get access to an exclusive VIP-only section of the Garden.