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Annapolis and West County
HA Happy Hour – William Paca House and Garden Thursday, July 18th, 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. At July’s HA Happy Hour, the William Paca Garden will be transformed into a speakeasy parlor where you can sample a signature Stoli Vodka ‘bootleg’ cocktail, place a no-risk bet at the card tables, and enjoy the musical stylings of the Naptown Jazz Collective. Summer Concert Series – Annapolis Towne Centre, Annapolis Friday, July 19th, 7 p.m. Join Annapolis Towne Centre every Friday throughout the summer for its free Summer Concert Series. The evening will also feature a wine and beer garden, giveaways, food trucks, and more. This week, enjoy music from Mike McHenry Tribe. Annapolis Warehouse Sale – Annapolis Towne Centre Saturday, July 20th, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Shop your favorite local stores up to 75% off retail prices! Participating stores include: Wrabyn Boutique, Scout & Molly’s (Annapolis, Reston, and Mosaic), Whimsicality, Lilac Bijoux, Mint Hand Picked, Wheat Children's Boutique, Aid Through Trade, and the Shoe Hive. The Day We Walked the Moon – The Colonial Players, Annapolis Saturday, July 20th, 6:30 p.m. On July 20, 1969, the world watched in awe as humanity first set foot on the moon. Celebrate the 50th anniversary of this incredible achievement at a special screening of the Smithsonian Channel’s new documentary, The Day We Walked on the Moon, right here in Annapolis. Maryland Fiesta Latina – Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds, Crownsville Sunday, July 21st, 11 a.m. Join ABC Events in celebrating Latin culture and heritage during the inaugural Maryland Fiesta Latina. This family-friendly festival will showcase authentic food, music, art, and more. Enjoy live music, cultural demonstrations, ethnic food, and local artisans. The Maryland Food Truck Festival – Kinder Farm Park, Millersville Sunday, July 21st, 11 a.m.–7 p.m. Celebrate and taste great food from the region’s best food trucks at the Maryland Food Truck Festival. Enjoy delicious eats from more than 20 food trucks offering a wide variety of cuisine, including Greek, Italian, BBQ, seafood, Mexican, Korean, Caribbean, Mediterranean, and more. Kids can enjoy the park’s large playground.
Eastern Shore
Kent County Fair – Kent Agricultural Center, Chestertown Thursday, July 18th through Saturday, July 20th The fair is a family-friendly event with delicious food, 4-H and community exhibits, animals, games, rides, and lots of great entertainment. The focus of the fair is agriculture, with the goal of providing educational opportunities for county youth. Movie Night at CBMM - The Sandlot – Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels Friday, July 19th, 8:30 p.m. On four Fridays this summer, the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum is offering guests and their families the chance to watch classic movies on its waterfront campus. Guests should bring their own blankets, chairs, and picnic baskets. This weekend, enjoy a screening of The Sandlot. Heart of the Chesapeake Bike Tour – Dorchester Family YMCA, Cambridge Saturday, July 20th, 7 a.m. The Dorchester Family YMCA will host the sixth annual Heart of the Chesapeake Bike Tour. Riders have the option to participate in the 66-mile metric century, the 52-mile half century, or the 32-mile ragged point ride. Proceeds from the event will support the Bob Brannock Endowment Fund and the Y’s Scholarship Fund. Plein Air Easton – Talbot County Now through Saturday, July 20th Plein Air Easton, the largest and most prestigious juried plein air painting competition in the United States, returns Sunday, July 14th through Sunday, July 21st. Now in its 15th year, the festival will feature 58 competing artists painting throughout Talbot County. Events include special exhibits, demos, workshops, lectures and talks, and an arts marketplace. Enjoy and experience art from some of the most accomplished artists in the county. Music on the Nanticoke Concert – Water Street, Vienna Saturday, July 20th, 4 p.m. Enjoy a free waterfront concert in the quaint, historic town of Vienna. Bring blankets or lawn chairs. Concessions will be available, or bring your own picnic. The July concert will feature a performance by The Winstons.
Regional
Hamilton – The Hippodrome Theatre, Baltimore Thursday, July 18th, 8 p.m.; Friday, July 19th, 8 p.m.; Saturday, July 20th, 2 p.m. & 8 p.m.; Sunday, July 21st, 1 p.m. & 7 p.m. Hamilton is the story of America's Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, an immigrant from the West Indies who became George Washington's right-hand man during the Revolutionary War and was the new nation’s first Treasury Secretary. Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, blues, rap, R&B, and Broadway, Hamilton is the story of America then, as told by America now. Artscape –Station North Arts & Entertainment District, Baltimore Friday, July 19th through Sunday, July 21st Enjoy a celebration of the arts at the 38th annual Artscape, America’s largest free arts festival. Attracting more than 350,000 festival goers each year, Artscape showcases 150 fine artists, vendors, and craftspeople; live concerts on outdoor stages; immersive visual art exhibits; family-friendly and teen-focused activities, entertainment, and programming; and culinary arts with a variety of delicious local food and beverages.
