Bay Weekly Calendar

Interactive Nature Hike

Take a short stroll on the Forest Trail and discuss the history of North Tract, the role and importance of pollinators, the ecology and biodiversity within a forest habitat (ages 10+). 10-11:30am & noon-1:30pm, Patuxent Research Refuge, Laurel, RSVP: 301-497-5887.

Stars and Stripes Festival

Honor those who sacrificed for our country at a ceremony with guest speaker Maj. Brandon Temple, presentations, patriotic music and more, followed by The Great American Picnic at Kellams Field (1-4pm) with live music, food, ice cream, activities and more. 10am, Veteran’s Memorial Park, Chesapeake Beach: chesapeakebeachmd.gov.

KIDS Dragons & Damsels

Zipping through the air, dragonflies are masters of flight. Learn to use nets to catch them, and for those daring enough, hold one in your hand (ages 5+). -2pm, South Tract, Patuxent Research Refuge, Laurel, RSVP: 301-497-5887

Jane Austen Tour

Hammond-Harwood House Museum 19 Maryland Avenue, Annapolis

Participants will enjoy a 90-minute guided tour of the house that compares the customs and social graces of the Loockerman family, who lived in the Hammond-Harwood House in the early 19th century, with those of characters in Jane Austen novels.

PyroJam

Celebrate with live music, drinks, activities and two hours of fireworks. 3-10:30pm, Jefferson Patterson Park, St. Leonard, $45 w/discounts, RSVP: pyrojamusa.com.

Valerie June in Concert

W/ Rachel Maxann. 8pm, Rams Head on Stage, Annapolis, $39.50, RSVP: ramsheadonstage.com.

The Peace of Wild Things

May 2-29: See plein air and studio works by Alison Barry and Freeman Dodsworth. Artist reception May 6 (5-8pm) during Aart & Wine Date Night at the gallery. North End Gallery, Leonardtown: northendgallery.com.

AACo Farmers Market

10am-1pm, Riva Rd. & Harry Truman Pkwy, Annapolis: aacofarmersmarket.com.

Wilderness 101

Learn how to enjoy your time in the wild with tips on proper clothing; weekly series held in youth group camping area. 1-3pm, Kinder Farm Park, Millersville, $3, RSVP: [email protected].

Skipjack Sail

Sail along the Patuxent River aboard the historic skipjack Dee of St. Mary’s (ages 5+). 2:30-4:30pm, Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons, $35 w/discounts, RSVP: calvertmarinemuseum.com.

City of Bowie’s Sunday Sunset Concert Series: “Rise Band & Show”

Allen Pond park 3330 Northview Drive, Bowie

The City of Bowie's Sunday Summer concerts are held through Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends. Attendance is free and each show begins at 7 p.m. If you are unable to attend in person, you can still view the concerts live on Sunday evenings at 7 p.m. on Comcast Channel 71 & 996 or Verizon […]

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