
Photo by Dimitri Fotos | Courtesy of Eastport a Rockin’
Tides & Tunes Summer Concert Series
June 20th, 7 to 9 p.m.; Annapolis Maritime Museum
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.
LifePower Summer Solstice Yoga Mash Up
June 20th; Annapolis Town Center
Kickoff the summer season and join Life Time on the longest day of the year for a soul-nourishing yoga experience. From yoga flows to sunsets, the Summer Solstice celebration will feature of variety of classes from our Life Power Yoga offerings. Whether you’re a seasoned yogi or new to the practice, all levels are welcome. Save the date by reserving your spot today! Event held on the green!
Opening Gallery Reception for Art Around the Town Exhibit
June 20th, 6 p.m.; Chesapeake Arts Center, Brooklyn Park
This June and July, Chesapeake Arts Center will host an exhibition featuring artists that call Anne Arundel County home in honor of the community. Come to the opening reception at CAC on June 20th in the evening for a unique opportunity to discover local artists and experience the creative talents of Anne Arundel County artists. Let's get creative to showcase and appreciate the talent in the community as this event is a part of Anne Arundel County Arts Month!
June 20th, 6 to 8 p.m.; Homestead Gardens, Severna Park
Baltimore Washington Medical Center Foundation is hosting Corks for a Cause at Homestead Gardens in Severna Park. 100% of the proceeds will support UM BWMC's Healing Garden. Sample 75 wines from around the world, enjoy food samplings from some of the area's finest restaurants and live music from Orlando Phillips
Annapolis Town Center's Summer Concert Series
June 21st, 6 p.m.; Annapolis Town Center, Annapolis
Come out every 1st and 3rd Friday, Now – 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, enjoy a performance by Original Moonlighters.
The Five Families at The Mainstay
June 21st, 8 p.m.; The Mainstay, Rock Hall
Take the format of a traditional chamber ensemble (combining sounds from each of the four instrument groups -- brass, woodwinds, percussion, and strings). Add a fifth (the human voice). Then take a left turn towards Brubeck, the blues, and other surprise visits along the way. That’s the platform for the Five Families Ensemble led by NY jazz pianist, sax player Monk Rowe. This is a feel-good band!
Bike MS: Chesapeake Challenge 2024
June 22nd; Downtown Easton
At Bike MS: Chesapeake Challenge you’ll cycle along the scenic, flat terrain of Maryland’s Eastern shoreline with a community of riders dedicated to changing the world for people with MS. Your two-day ride will begin and end in the historic town of Easton. Enjoy beautiful Maryland roads, along with other historic towns like Saint Michaels. With multiple route options for participants of all abilities, you’ll experience the magic of Chesapeake no matter which one you choose. You’ll end your first day of cycling at the Elks Lodge where you’ll be in for a mission-focused evening program featuring a delicious buffet dinner.
Celebrate Juneteenth Annapolis
June 22nd; Bates Athletic Complex, Annapolis
The mission of the Annapolis Juneteenth Celebration is to commemorate the emancipation of the last enslaved Africans in the United States. On June 19, 1865, Union troops arrived to Galveston, Texas to enforce the Emancipation Proclamation. Although the Emancipation Proclamation had been issued over two years prior, the news was withheld from many enslaved Africans. Today, we celebrate the freedom and continued legacy of resistance, empowerment, and community building.
June 22nd, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Dorchester County Historical Society, Cambridge
Get excited to dive into your family history as Dr. Ray Thompson shares his knowledge and tips on how to do your genealogy research and how to recognize good sources. Good for beginners and more experienced genealogists. This will be a day packed full of helpful research information! $10 admission for non-members; $5 admission for DCHS members. We ask participants to register in advance via call or email if possible.
June 22nd; Back Creek and Second Street, Annapolis
Created as a way to expose local music to a larger audience, Eastport a Rockin’ has drawn attendees from throughout the neighborhood and across the region since 1997 and is known as the local music festival of the summer. 35+ bands will perform, keeping local, original music a key component of Eastport a Rockin’. Up and coming local bands with a wide range of styles will display their talents alongside longtime favorites. Over the years, Eastport a Rockin’ has featured such bands as Good Charlotte and Jimmie’s Chicken Shack, and the next big act just might be in this year’s line-up. From rock to folk to roots to blues to jazz to bluegrass to funk, and even some Kindie rock the breadth of music types found at the Festival is sure to please everyone who attends.
Juneteenth at Academy Art Museum
June 22nd; Academy Art Museum, Easton
Join the community on Saturday, June 22, 2024, for a special celebration featuring an outdoor concert with exceptional musical talent from the region, fashion, essay contest, art exhibitions, a hands-on art project for families, and food vendors. Presented in partnership with BAAM, the Frederick Douglass Honor Society, and the Talbot County Free Library. Juneteenth fan favorites Spanky’s Soul Food and Danielle’s Pit Stop will be back to serve their delicious food again this year. Juneteenth food vendors will be located on the corner of Harrison and South Streets.
June 23rd; The Center Club, Baltimore
The 25th Annual Taste for Life will take place on Sunday, June 23, 2024 from 2-6 PM at The Center Club in Baltimore. Come enjoy delicious cuisine and taste fine wine, all while tasting to put an end to cancer. In addition to pleasing your palette with delectable tastings, guests will enjoy an evening of live entertainment, silent auction, and more.
Everything's Coming Up Singing
June 25th, 7 p.m.; Annapolis Senior Activity Center, Annapolis
Join The Annapolis Blend chorus for our Spring Singer Guest Program, “Everything’s Coming Up SINGING!” on Tuesdays from 7 to 8:15 p.m., starting May 28 through June 25 when we will showcase what you’ve learned in a public performance. The program is free and will be held at the Annapolis Senior Activity Center, 119 S. Villa Ave, Annapolis, MD 21401. All women who love to sing are invited. The Annapolis Blend is a local chapter of Sweet Adelines International, women’s a Capella singing in the style of barbershop.
Red Cross Virtual Information Session
June 26th; Virtual Event
Red Cross needs people who are highly dedicated and committed to helping other. Become a blood donor ambassador, disaster action team member, Red Cross club coordinator and more at this virtual information session.
Waugh Wednesdays Summer Concert Series
June 26th; 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. Tonight, enjoy Magical Mystery Girls
Anniversary Hike at Bacon Ridge - Celebrating 35 Years of Conservation
June 27th, 6:30 p.m.; Bacon Ridge Natural Area, Crownsville
Come out this month as we celebrate the anniversary of our very first conservation easement and the start of summer by hosting a guided hike at Bacon Ridge Natural Area. We’ll spend a beautiful evening exploring our local, protected woods and celebrating 35 years of conserving the natural, open places we all love.
Dorchester Women's Voices Presentation
June 27th, 7 p.m.; Dorchester County Historical Society, Cambridge
Come enjoy a program highlighting Dorchester Women's Voices form the 1850's to the present. Readings and stories will include Sarah Bradford's interview with Harriet Tubman, Elizabeth Burton, land owner, and the oral history of a present day farm worker, Mary Taylor. Author Barbara Lockhart will share stories of Dorchester women from the 1850s to the present, including Harriet Tubman and two characters from Lockhart's book: "Elizabeth's Field."
Annapolis Blues Home Soccer Game
June 29th; Navy Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, Annapolis
There are just two games left in the season! Our home team is taking on Virginia Beach City FC
Shore Rivers Solstice Celebration
June 29h, 6 p.m.; Wilmer Park, Chestertown
For a decade, ShoreRivers has hosted the Summer Solstice Celebration on the banks of the Chester River. Enjoy live music and dancing, refreshing cocktails, delicious food, good company, and an exceptional live auction to benefit healthier local waterways.
June 30th, Great Frogs Winery, Annapolis
Get ready to sip, socialize, and support your library! Read Between the Wines is an excellent opportunity to raise funds for our library and connect with your friendly library staff. Come together to celebrate everything the library represents—a community hub, a lifelong learning resource, and a place for everyone from the tiniest tots to seasoned readers. By joining, you help ensure that the library remains a cherished institution for generations to come.