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January 2013

KIDS Sea Squirt: Wacky Weather • free

  Moms, dads and tots learn why the weather is always changing. 10:30-11am at Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons: 410-326-2042; www.calvertmarinemuseum.com.

Calvert Conversations

  Long-time Calvertonians and newbies talk the local history over tea and coffee. 10-11am at Twin Beaches Library, Chesapeake Beach: 410-257-2411; www.calvert.lib.md.us.

Banjoist Plays Maryland Hall

  Hear two-time Juno-winning banjoist Jayme Stone play traditional folk music from around the world at Maryland Hall’s showcase artist series. 7:30pm at Maryland Hall, 801 Chase St., Annapolis. $15 ­w/membership discounts: 410-280-5640; www.marylandhall.org.

eReader Workshop • free

  Learn how use your Nook, Kindle and iPad to download free library books and services. 7pm at Fairview Library, Owings: 410-257-2101; www.calvert.lib.md.us.

Computer Class • free

    Yes, you can use the computer. Beginners learn the basics including how to work a mouse and keyboard. 2-3pm at Twin Beaches Library, Chesapeake Beach: 410-257-2411; www.calvert.lib.md.us.

Creative Memoir Workshop

  Author and editor Elisavietta Ritchie teaches the art of writing a creative memoir. Bring a dozen copy of up to 800 words of yours for peer review. 2-3:30pm at Prince Frederick Library: 410-535-0291; www.calvert.lib.md.us.

Writers by the Bay

  Writers and would-be writers unite for critique and camaraderie. 7-8:30pm at Prince Frederick Library: 410-535-0291; www.calvert.lib.md.us.

Anime/Manga Club at Crofton

  Fans gather to talk about Japanese comics and ­animations. 3:30pm at Crofton Library: 410-222-7915; www.aacpl.net. 

KIDS Sea Squirt: Wacky Weather • free

  Moms, dads and tots learn why the weather is always changing. 10:30-11am at Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons: 410-326-2042; www.calvertmarinemuseum.com.

Hong Kong Dance Company

  See Hong Kong’s Dance Company Quigming Riverside dancers, who performed in the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Dancers blend Eastern and Western world aesthetics and tap into China’s rich dance culture in their performances. No tickets needed. 7pm at  Maryland Hall, 801 Chase St., Annapolis:  410-280-5640; www.marylandhall.org.