Party the night away with What’s Up? Media during our inaugural Eastern Shore Best Of Party. Help us celebrate our readers and Best Of winners! Strike a pose with friends in the photobooth, dance all night, enjoy delicious food and drink samples from Best Of winners, and bid on a variety of items, trips, and more at the silent auction benefiting Compass Regional Hospice. Learn More>>>
Annapolis and West County
HA Happy Hour – William Paca House and Garden, Annapolis Thursday, June 13th, 5 p.m. Warm weather is back–and so are the wildly popular Historic Annapolis Happy Hours! Each month, HA will host a historically-themed happy hour event. But this isn’t your typical happy hour. You may find yourself solving a murder mystery, dancing to live music, or learning a little history about our charming city, all while you enjoy meandering through William Paca’s two-acre English pleasure garden. Tides & Tunes Summer Concert Series – Annapolis Maritime Museum, Annapolis Thursday, June 13th, 7 p.m. The Tides & Tunes Summer Concert Series at the Annapolis Maritime Museum offers 10 weeks of popular music—from rock to folk to jazz—with the incomparable backdrop of the Chesapeake Bay. Concerts are free; however, donations are gratefully accepted. Food and spirits are available for purchase. Beverage sales support the museum’s education program. Bring a chair or blanket. This week, enjoy a performance by Sweet Leda. Annapolis Towne Centre Summer Concert Series – Annapolis Towne Centre, Annapolis Friday, June 14th, 7 p.m. Join Annapolis Towne Centre every Friday throughout the summer for its free Summer Concert Series. This week, enjoy a performance by Weird Science. We Salute Memorial Half Marathon – Harry S. Truman Park and Ride, Annapolis Saturday, June 15th, 6 a.m. The We Salute Half Marathon is a race dedicated to fallen veterans. Every year, the half marathon donates funds to a charity chosen by the family of a fallen veteran. This year's race will honor Senior Chief Shannon M. Kent. Don Backe Memorial CRAB Regatta – Annapolis Harbor, Annapolis Saturday, June 15th, 9 a.m. Hosted by the Annapolis Yacht Club, the 26th annual Don Backe Memorial CRAB Regatta welcomes anyone with disabilities or sailing experience to participate in the four-part race series, taking place on the Severn River and Annapolis Harbor. The day will conclude with dinner and an awards ceremony. Pints For Paws Homebrewing and Craft Beer Festival – Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, Annapolis Saturday, June 15th, 2 p.m. It’s time for the Annapolis Homebrew Club’s 5th Annual Pints For Paws Homebrewing and Craft Beer Festival to benefit the SPCA of Anne Arundel County! Your ticket includes samples from nearly 40 homebrews, local craft breweries, and a commemorative pint glass. There will also be food trucks, a band, canine-related vendors, a silent auction, and more. The Annapolis Homebrew Club donates all proceeds from the event to the SPCA of Anne Arundel County. AACSPCA Walk for the Animals – Quiet Waters Park, Annapolis Sunday, June 16th, 10 a.m. Join the SPCA of Anne Arundel County for its 28th Annual Walk for the Animals! Enjoy a beautiful walk through Quiet Waters Park with your favorite furry friend, all while supporting the AACSPCA. Explore the vendor village and meet local veterinarians, pet clothing retailers, artisans, and more; view some incredible vehicles at the Car & Critter car show; enjoy the K9 Demo and Agility Yard; and swing by the Food Bowl for some delicious eats.
Eastern Shore
National Music Festival – Chestertown Now through Saturday, June 15th For two weeks each June, the National Music Festival brings together world-class mentor musicians and the next generation of gifted musicians. These musicians live and work together, presenting over 35 concerts—ranging from solo recitals to large symphony orchestra performances with chorus—and 200 free open rehearsals for music lovers from all over the world. Chesapeake Chamber Music Festival – Talbot County Now through Saturday, June 15th Head to Talbot County for the 34th Annual Chesapeake Chamber Music Festival. Musicians from around the world will perform works of both familiar and lesser known composers of the past and present over two music-filled weeks. Artists and musical ensembles will perform eight concerts featuring a wide range of works by Beethoven, Brahms, Mozart, Bartôk, Norman, Bolcom, and more. Antique and Classic Boat Festival – Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels Friday, June 14th, 11 a.m. Wooden and fiberglass classics, vintage racers, and other antique and Chesapeake Bay-related boats are coming to the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum. The weekend will include workshops and seminars, building demonstrations, family activities, and a nautical flea market. Enjoy a selection of regional and grilled foods, music, and a waterside bar and deck for libations and other drinks. Head over to the Arts at Navy Point pavilion where more than 70 juried fine artists, craftspeople, and vendors will be offering nautical and maritime themed items for your boat and home. Ocean City Airshow – Ocean City Boardwalk Saturday, June 15th and Sunday, June 16th, 10 a.m. Bring the whole family and watch spectacular flight performances along the Ocean City beach and boardwalk. This year, the OC Air Show will be headlined by the U.S. Navy Blue Angels. The show will also feature the Canadian Forces Snowbirds and a performance by the USAF F-16 Viper Demo Team. Paddle-Jam – Easton Point Marina, Easton Saturday, June 15th, 3 p.m. Join Talbot Young Professionals for the third annual Paddle-Jam. Paddlers, launch your kayaks, canoes and paddleboards from the Easton Point Marina for a leisurely six-mile out-and-back style paddle on the beautiful Tred Avon River on Maryland's Eastern Shore. The fun continues with a cool after-party, including live music by Black Dog Alley, food trucks, great vendors, cold beer, hot steamed crabs, and fun lawn-party games.
Regional
Baltimore Wine Fest – Canton Waterfront Park, Baltimore Saturday, June 15th, 12 p.m. Sip the day away at the picturesque Canton Waterfront Park, enjoying more than 160 wines from all over the world at the 5th Annual Baltimore Wine Fest. The festival will also feature gourmet eats prepared by local restaurants, chef cooking demos, wine seminars, craft beers and spirits, a wine bar, live music, arts and crafts vendors, a family zone, and more! Beer, Bourbon and BBQ Festival – National Harbor Saturday, June 15th, 2 p.m. Head to National Harbor for the 10th annual Beer, Bourbon and BBQ Festival. Enjoy unlimited samples of more than 60 beers and 40 bourbons, live music, and, of course, lots of BBQ.
