Football is finally back! The 2019-2020 NFL season officially starts tonight at 8:20 p.m. with the league’s most played rivalry: Green Bay Packers versus the Chicago Bears. Around Maryland, chances are you’ll either be sporting either burgundy or purple this Sunday. The Ravens will head to Miami to take on the Dolphins, and the Redskins will play the Eagles in Philadelphia. Both games are on Sunday, September 8th, 1 p.m. Learn More>>>
Annapolis and West County
September Sunsets Concert Series – Ellen O. Moyer Nature Park, Annapolis Thursday, September 5th, 6 p.m. Join the Annapolis Maritime Museum at Ellen O. Moyer Nature Park on Thursdays in September for its September Sunsets Concert Series. This week, enjoy a performance from Pressing Strings. Food trucks will be on site, and beer and wine will be available for purchase. Proceeds benefit the Annapolis Maritime Museum’s education programs. Don’t forget a chair or blanket! Arts Alive Gala – Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, Annapolis Friday, September 6th, 6 p.m. Take a bite out of the Big Apple when Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts hosts its 21st annual Arts Alive Gala fundraising event. Attendees will enjoy an evening inspired by the city that never sleeps, featuring great food and wine, specialty cocktails, unique silent auction items, and live music. Proceeds from the event will support Maryland Hall’s mission of providing art for all. Maryland Renaissance Festival – Crownsville Weekends through Sunday, October 20th Each autumn, the 27-acre village of Revel Grove in Crownsville comes to life with food, entertainment, and merriment during the Maryland Renaissance Festival. Enjoy nine weekends of jousting matches, juggling, handmade crafts, feasting, and more. Maryland Seafood Festival – Sandy Point State Park, Annapolis Saturday, September 7th and Sunday, September 8th, 10 a.m. Enjoy a weekend filled with delicious seafood dishes, interactive cooking demonstrations, live entertainment, contests, activities for kids, fireworks, and much more. Be sure to check out the Chesapeake Arts Village and purchase unique goods from local artists and merchants. Amps & Ales – Live! Casino & Hotel, Hanover Saturday, September 7th, 1 p.m. Amps & Ales (presented by Live! Casino & Hotel) offers the chance for adults to take the day off and get back to childhood. The festival features adult beverages, live music, food, and plenty of games to tap into your childhood self. Annapolis Pancreatic Cancer Research Walk – Susan Campbell Park, Annapolis Sunday, September 8th, 9:30 a.m. Be a part of the cure! Join the Lustgarten Foundation for the 2019 Annapolis Pancreatic Cancer Research Walk. Participants have a choice between a 2- or 4-mile route. All proceeds from the walk go directly to pancreatic cancer research.
Eastern Shore
Shore Shakespeare: The Merchant Of Venice – Oxford Community Center, Oxford Friday, September 6th through Sunday, September 8th, 6 p.m. Shore Shakespeare Company announces its annual 2019 summer tour of The Merchant of Venice. All performances are free and will be held outdoors. Audience members are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets, and picnics to enjoy while watching the show. National Folk Festival – Downtown Salisbury Friday, September 6th through Sunday, September 8th Head to downtown Salisbury for the National Folk Festival—one of America’s largest, most prestigious, and longest-running celebrations of arts, culture, and heritage. This free, outdoor festival features musicians, dancers, craftspeople, performances, workshops, and demonstrations. Plus, children’s activities, delicious food and drink, parades, and more. Wild Goose Chase Women’s Bike Tour – Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, Cambridge Saturday, September 7th and Sunday, September 8th, 7 a.m. The Wild Goose Chase, a bicycle weekend for women, is based in Cambridge on Maryland's scenic Eastern Shore, with all rides taking place in and around the spectacular Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge. Established as a fundraiser to help protect the refuge, the Wild Goose Chase has generated more than $150,000 for the Friends of Blackwater. Day of Resilience – Downtown Cambridge Saturday, September 7th, 12 p.m. Commemorating the 400th anniversary of the Trans-Atlantic slave trade, Dorchester Center for the Arts and the Alpha Genesis Community present the 2019 Day of Resilience. The event will include the official ribbon cutting for the Harriet Tubman Mural, guest speakers, activities, music, and food vendors. Boating Party Fundraiser – Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels Saturday, September 7th, 5:30 p.m. Join the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum for its signature fall gala fundraiser. Enjoy an evening of cocktails, dinner, and dancing at Navy Point. Proceeds from the event support CBMM’s education and boatbuilding programs.
Regional
Countdown to Kickoff – Maryland State Fairgrounds, Timonium Friday, September 6th, 6 p.m. Join the Baltimore Ravens for their 2019 Countdown to Kickoff Party! The free event will feature live performances from Petty Coat Junction, Here's to the Night, Kelly Bell Band, and Go Go Gadjet. Fans can enjoy several activities throughout the evening, including appearances by current and former Ravens players, Ravens cheerleaders, playmakers, and Poe.
