The holidays are upon us, the New Year nearby, and 2020 not more than a glance at the calendar away. And there are parties aplenty to attend this season and into next year. We’ve got you covered with the “it list” of charity galas, celebrations, and all manner of philanthropic events you won’t want to miss. The following list features confirmed save the dates through April. As always, call ahead or visit websites to ensure plans haven’t changed closer to the day-of. You can also visit our online calendar for more event listings as they are confirmed. And in our May 2020 issue (yes, we’re thinking that far ahead), we’ll present May through December save-the-dates. Now go have a ball!
Friday, November 1
Sultana Downrigging Weekend, Sultana Education Foundation and throughout Chestertown. Benefits SEF’s programs and supports participating nonprofit organizations that operate other tall ships. Through Sunday, November 3rd. Sultanaeducation.org
Saturday, November 2
Baltimore Washington Medical Center Foundation’s “The Power of Caring” Gala, Live! Casino & Hotel, Hanover. Benefits BWMC’s mission to provide state-of-the-art patient care. Umms.org/bwmc/giving/gala.
Fish for a Cure Tournament and Shore Party, Annapolis. All proceeds support the Cancer Survivorship Programs within the Geaton and JoAnn DeCesaris Cancer Institute at Anne Arundel Medical Center. Fishforacure.org
CASAblanca, The Westin Annapolis Hotel. Benefits Anne Arundel County CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates), Inc. Aacasa.org.
Beef, Bonfires and Cigars, Aspen Institute, Wye River Conference Center, Queenstown. Haven-ministries.org
Friday, November 8
Privateer Party at Historic London Town and Gardens, Edgewater. Benefits Historic London Town and Gardens. Historiclondontown.org.
Waterfowl Festival, Easton. Benefits wildlife and habitat conservation, education and research. Continues through Sunday, November 10th. Waterfowlfestival.org.
Saturday, November 9
9th Annual Artisan Bazaar, Kent Island High School. Benefits local artisans and Haven Ministries. Haven-ministries.org.
Thursday, November 14
Celebration of Charity Luncheon, Chesapeake Bay Beach Club, Stevensville. Chesapeakecharities.org.
Friday, November 15
Designer Handbag Bingo at the Annapolis Elks Club. Benefits the Zonta Club of Annapolis Foundation Scholarship Fund and The Bernie House. Zontaclubannapolis.org.
Friday, November 22
Severn Town Club’s Annual Holly Ball at The Westin Annapolis Hotel. Benefits Annapolis area charities. Severntownclub.org.
Celebration of Philanthropy Awards Luncheon at the BWI Airport Marriott, Linthicum. Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County. Cfaac.org.
Mid-Shore Community Foundation’s Annual Report to the Community and Awards Breakfast, Easton. Mscf.org/annual-awards.
Saturday, November 30
Festival of Trees, throughout Talbot County. Benefits Talbot Hospice. Continues through Tuesday, December 3rd. Festival-of-trees.org.
Saturday, December 7
Shells & Bells, A Party on the Creek at the Historic Charles Carroll House & Gardens. Benefits Chesapeake BaySavers. Chesapeakebaysavers.org.
Sunday, December 8
The Nutcracker Tea 2019 presented by What’s Up? Media at The Graduate (formerly Loews Annapolis Hotel), Annapolis. Three seatings available. Benefits donor’s choice. Whatsuptix.com.
Annapolis Chocolate Binge Festival, West Street, Annapolis. Benefits the Inner West Street Association and Annapolis Arts District. Annapolischocolatefestival.com.
Friday, December 13
Christmas in St. Michaels at venues throughout St. Michaels. Benefits local nonprofit organizations. Continues through Sunday, December 15th. Christmasinstmichaels.org.
Saturday, January 18
Cover Your Chin for Charity Shave Party at Waterfowl Building, Easton. Benefits local kid, vet, and pet charities. Coveryourchin.com.
Thursday, January 23
Wild & Scenic Film Festival presented by Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay, venues to be determined, Annapolis. Benefits the Alliance’s education and environmental programs. Allianceforthebay.org.
Saturday, January 25
Bosom Buddies Ball at the Westin Annapolis Hotel. Benefits breast cancer awareness, early detection, support, and treatment. Bosombuddiescharities.com.
Friday, January 31
Compass Regional Hospice’s Annual Gala at Chesapeake Bay Beach Club, Stevensville. Compassregionalhospice.org.
Friday, March 6
Opportunity Builders Annual Mardi Gras Gala, location to be determined. Obiworks.org.
Saturday, March 7
Black Tie & Diamonds, venue to be determined, Annapolis. Benefits local nonprofits. Annapolisrotary.org.
Monday, March 9
Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s D.C. on the Half-Shell, Dock 5 at Union Market, Washington, D.C. Benefits CBF’s education and restoration efforts. Cbf.org.
Thursday, March 12
Ignite Annapolis 5, Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, Annapolis. Proceeds go to The Capital Gazette Memorial Scholarship Fund. Igniteannapolis.com.
Saturday, March 21
GiGi’s Playhouse “Seas” the Day Gala, Annapolis Waterfront Hotel, Annapolis. Benefits GiGi’s Playhouse, a Down Syndrome achievement center. Gigisplayhouse.org/Annapolis.
Annapolis Oyster Roast & Sock Burning, Annapolis Maritime Museum, Annapolis. Benefits the museum’s education programs. Amaritime.org.
Thursday, March 26
Annapolis Film Festival at venues throughout Annapolis. Benefits AFF’s mission to “encourage and grant the development of all aspects of the creative arts in and around Annapolis through the cinema experience.” Continues through Sunday, March 29th. Annapolisfilmfestival.com.
Saturday, April 4
Hospice of the Chesapeake Gala, venue to be determined. Hospicechesapeake.org.
Saturday, April 25
AAMC Foundation’s Denim & Diamonds: “An Evening Under the Stars to Bring Mental Health to Light” in Annapolis. Aamcdenimanddiamonds.org
