Photo by Ken Tom
May 16th, 5:30 p.m.; Garten, Severna Park
Let's talk about our Green Drinks host: Garten. What can we say? Annapolis Green has been dreaming of a Green Drinks at Garten for some time. Sister restaurant to Preserve, these establishments set the bar for sustainability in Annapolis. They do it all—from local sourcing to zero waste kitchens, compostable to-go boxes, and even converting their old fryer oil to biodiesel! They recently became the newest members of the Maryland Green Registry and earned Ocean-Friendly Restaurant status.
May 16th, 6:30 p.m.; Annapolis Waterfront Hotel
Join your Friends for a fabulous Night Out to support The Light House a homeless prevention support center. The Annapolis Waterfront Hotel provides a spectacular location overlooking the Annapolis Harbor! live music • light fare • full open bar
GiGi's Playhouse I Have a Voice Gala
May 17th; The Atreeum@Soaring Timbers, Annapolis
You are cordially invited to join GiGi's Playhouse as they honor children and adults with Down syndrome at our "i have a voice" Gala fundraiser promoting greater acceptance for all! Your ticket includes a seated gourmet dinner, drinks, music and dancing, live auction, silent auction, wine pull, raffle, inspiration from our children and adults and MUCH MORE!
May 17th through 19th; Oxford Community Center, Oxford
The Oxford Community Center’s three-day Fine Arts Show ushers in the summer art season. The juried exhibit draws a wide selection of collectors from the local areas as well as from the Baltimore-Washington, Philadelphia, Virginia and New York City regions and has been a highlight for art lovers for years.
May 17th through 18th; Pimlico Race Course, Baltimore
Enjoy the event of the weekend! Everyone tunes into Preakness, which we have in our backyard! Grab your big hat and Black Eyed Susan and enjoy the race.
Providence's Designer Bag Bingo Fundraiser
May 17th, Elks Lodge, Severna Park
A great night of bingo offers you the chance to win a variety of designer handbags from Coach, Kate Spade, Michael Kors and Tory Burch! Food and beverages will be sold by the Elks, including beer and wine for guests ages 21+ with ID. Outside food and beverages are permitted; however no outside alcohol is allowed.
Chesapeake Cycling Club Tri-County Classic
May 18th; Talbot County Community Center, Easton
C3 Chesapeake Cycling Club has their annual Tri-County Classic this weekend: The Spring Cycling event of Maryland's Eastern Shore. The race will start and finish at Talbot County Community Center with an Ice Cream Pit Stop in the middle. Find more information at ridec3.org
4th Annual Mental Health Gala and Awards Dinner
May 18th; Crowne Plaza Annapolis Hotel
Be a beacon of hope to families living with mental illness by attending the 4th Annual Mental Health Gala & Awards Dinner. Never Give Up Hope for National Alliance on Mental Illness Anne Arundel County
May 18th to 19th; Cambridge Main Street
The oldest active powerboat race in the country happens right here in Dorchester County, Maryland. This year's race will be held on May 18-19, 2024 on the Choptank River. About 70 boats are expected to be on hand to create an exciting two days of racing. Admission is FREE with a $5 a day charge for parking. Food and drinks will be available.
May 18th, 7:30 p.m.; Maryland Hall
Londontowne Symphony Orchestra presents The Wild Wild West! Featuring violinist, Laura Colgate Program includes works by Copland, Grofe and more!
Muddy Creek Artists Guild's 2024 Spring Artfest
May 18th; Honey's Harvest Farm, Lothian
Come explore unique creations from over 40 local South County artists in a range of media, including jewelry, photography, painting, glass art, mixed media, sculpture and wood, ceramics and pottery, fiber and more. The show will offer opportunities to engage with local artists, get inspired by the variety of new work from long-time and new members, as well as shop for unique artwork and gift items.
Chesapeake Light Craft's Big Little Boat Festival
May 18th, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Conquest Beach, Centreville
Chesapeake Light Craft, the boat kit experts, will be holding the Big Little Boat Festival at Conquest Beach on the Chester River, on Saturday May 18. The event is free and open to the public. The Big Little Boat Festival, which has run every year in various forms since 1999, celebrates small wooden boats. The event is also a rendezvous for the legions of amateurs and professionals who have built boats from CLC's celebrated boat kits and plans. This family-friendly festival features activities on the water and on shore. There are hands-on boatbuilding seminars, on-the-water demonstrations, the chance to try out dozens of boats from the CLC fleet on the water, cardboard boatbuilding and racing for youngsters, and the popular “Best in Show” judging of home-built wooden boats brought by festival-goers.
May 18th; Historic Stevensville
An iconic celebration of heritage, life, and culture of Kent Island, sponsored and organized by the Kent Island Heritage Society, takes place annually on the third Saturday in May. Opening Ceremonies 10:15 am; Parade 10:30 am; Historic Sites open 11:00 am; Entertainment following the parade: Uncle Marshall and Kagan Nuss, Chesapeake Concert Band, Reign Gospel Group, Alison Thoms, Authors, Vendors, Food, Non-Profits, Craft Demostrators, Artisans, Children's Activities 11 am to 4 pm.
May 19th; Maryland Hall, Annapolis
The Annapolis Symphony Academy presents ASA Day! Learn more about the Academy. See, touch and feel the best of orchestral music. Attend a concert performance with our Orion Youth Orchestra, and audition for membership in one of our ensembles!
Walk for the Animals and Car Show
May 19th, 8 a.m. to noon; Quiet Waters Park; Annapolis
Walk, Wag and Run for a cause at our annual walk for the animals! The SPCA of Anne Arundel County's Walk for the Animals is back, bigger and better than ever! Join us for a fun-filled day to raise lifesaving funds for our furry (and feathery) friends.
The 9th Annual Bo's Effort Golf Tournament
May 20th; Queenstown Harbor Golf Course
Make a difference in mental health awareness, education and community with Bo's annual Golf Tournament.
May 21st; 2 to 6 p.m.; Anne Arundel County Public Library, Crofton
Get ready to experience a blast from the past with psychedelic blooms, peace signs, and a whole lot of love. Dive into the "60's Flower Power" theme with over 200 horticulture exhibits, 24 floral design exhibits, 12 youth exhibits, and several mind-expanding educational exhibits. So put on your bell-bottoms and flower crowns and join us for an afternoon filled with nostalgia and floral beauty. Spread love and petals! This floral extravaganza is a funky tribute to Crofton's 60th Anniversary. Can you dig it?
Anne Arundel County Food Bank's Feeding Hope
May 22nd; 6-8 p.m.; Homestead Gardens, Davidsonville
For its third year, the Anne Arundel County Food Bank will host Feeding Hope, a casual spring garden party mixed up with a mini-food and drink festival. More than 200 food bank supporters gather at Davidsonville’s Homestead Gardens to raise funds to help our neighbors in need fill their tables with fresh, nutritious food. Guests enjoy small bites and tastes from a variety of local restaurants and food shops, sip on wines, brews, and cocktails, and dance along to live music from Red Betty & The Ruckus.
