School is out, and summer is just getting started. This Friday, June 21st, residents of the northern hemisphere will be gifted 17 hours of sunlight, making it the longest day of the year and the official start of Summer 2019. This occurrence is known as the Summer Solstice, and it’s the perfect excuse to take a break and finally get into your summer groove. Here are five ideas for getting outside and making the most out of the first weekend of summer. Learn More
Annapolis and West County
Symphony Solstice: A Musical Cruise on the Severn – City Dock, Annapolis Thursday, June 20th, 6–9 p.m. Kick off your summer in style with the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra and Watermark Cruises! Enjoy an experience that only Annapolis can offer—an evening on the water with delicious hors d’oeuvres, open bar, and world-class entertainment provided by the Annapolis Symphony Brass Quintet. All proceeds from the evening will support the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra. Tides & Tunes Summer Concert Series – Annapolis Maritime Museum, Annapolis Thursday, June 20th, 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. This week, enjoy a performance from Higher Hands. Summer Movie Night: Moana – The Village at Waugh Chapel, Gambrills Friday, June 21st, 7:30 p.m. Celebrate the end of the school year and the beginning of summer with a free Summer Movie Night at The Village at Waugh Chapel! Enjoy balloon art, visits from Village businesses, and a screening of Moana. The Promise Ride – South River High School, Edgewater Saturday, June 22nd, 7 a.m. Join Susan G. Komen Maryland for its fourth annual Promise Ride. Enjoy a 10-, 35-, 67-, or 100-mile ride through country roads in Anne Arundel and Calvert counties, complete with beautiful water views. Registration includes breakfast and a post-race picnic. Proceeds support local breast health programs and research. Eastport A Rockin' – Back Creek and Second Street, Annapolis Saturday, June 22nd, 11 a.m. Annapolis’ home-grown local music festival is back! Indulge in a full day of summertime fun at Eastport A Rockin’. Held on Back Creek in Annapolis’ historic maritime district of Eastport, this daylong festival features over 35 bands on four different stages, showcasing a variety of music genres, and styles. Enjoy mouthwatering food and drinks, and purchase unique goods from local artists and craft vendors. Kids can enjoy face painting, moon bounces, crafts, and more. Race Across America Street Party – Annapolis Market House, Annapolis Sunday, June 23rd, 12 p.m. The Annapolis City Dock is serving as the Race Across America (RAAM) finish line for the tenth time, and Annapolis is celebrating by bringing the racers and community together on Market Space. The afternoon street party will feature live music and great food and drinks from local restaurants.
Eastern Shore
8th Annual Juneteenth Celebration – Academy Arts Museum, Easton Saturday, June 22nd, 9 a.m. Join the Academy Art Museum and the Frederick Douglass Honor Society for the eighth annual Juneteenth Celebration. Juneteenth, one of the most important African American holidays in the country, marks the abolition of slavery. The Celebration will commemorate Emancipation Day, celebrate the significant contributions of African Americans in our country, and reflect on the common values that we share as a community. ShoreRivers Solstice Celebration – Wilmer Park, Chestertown Saturday, June 22nd, 6 p.m. Get ready to celebrate on the banks of the Chester with 400 friends and fellow river stewards. Enjoy a delicious buffet dinner, our signature Summer Solstice Cocktail, a superb live auction, raffle baskets, and live music. Bay to Bay Ride – Betterton Beach, Betterton Sunday, June 23rd, 7 a.m. The Chestertown Lions Club welcomes cyclists to their summer bicycling challenge, the Bay to Bay Ride. The tour, which supports the Leader Dogs for the Blind, consists of five routes between 26 and 102 miles in length. As you ride, enjoy the beautiful scenery of the farmlands, old country homes, and quaint towns of the upper Eastern Shore of Maryland and Delaware. Art in Bloom – Chestertown RiverArts, Chestertown Sunday, June 23rd, 4 p.m. Art in Bloom is a celebration of floral design. The galleries will be full of flower arrangements inspired by the artworks exhibited in RiverArts’ June exhibit, Fine Art & Contemporary Craft. Guests are invited to vote for their favorite arrangement while enjoying champagne, hors d’oeuvres, and live music. Proceeds will support scholarship opportunities for RiverArts’ KidSPOT summer camp and after school enrichment programs.
Regional
Chesapeake Crab, Wine and Beer Festival – Inner Harbor, Baltimore Saturday, June 22nd, 11 a.m. The sixth annual Chesapeake Crab, Wine and Beer Festival is an all-you-care-to-taste extravaganza complete with over 30,000 crabs, lots of beer, arts and crafts, live music, family fun, and so much more. Maryland Foodie Fest – Ripken Stadium, Aberdeen Saturday, June 22nd, 11 a.m. Join the Restaurant Association of Maryland for Maryland Foodie Fest, a family-friendly food festival. The festival will feature cooking competitions, food pairings and samples from restaurants throughout Maryland, craft beer and wine, vendors, and live music.