Bay Weekly Calendar

  Live Arts Maryland presents quick informal performances from artists around the region every Thursday thru Aug. 27. 6pm: https://www.facebook.com/LiveArtsMD/ 

Annapolis has a long, complicated history, and gaining a firm mental handle on it can be difficult. Senior Historian Glenn E. Campbell breaks down the history of Maryland’s capital city into bite-sized, thematic blocks of time to help you make sense of it all. From the town’s birth in the 17th century to the challenges […]

  The historic grounds reopen for guided tours at limited capacity; masks are required in all buildings and on tours; guided tours will not enter the Manor House. 10am-4pm, tours at 1pm, 2pm & 3pm, Historic Sotterley, Hollywood: www.sotterley.org. 

  Enjoy catchy tunes in Spanish and English in this interactive show by the Latin Grammy-winning duo of Christina and Andres. 10:30am, hosted by AACPL, RSVP for Zoom link: www.aacpl.net. 

Celebrate the opening of the Art Blooms Floral Design Exhibit, featuring over 35 floral designers from across the region creating an arrangement inspired by artwork in the galleries; both galleries open late along with the sculpture garden; enjoy dinner from the Blue Wind Gourmet Food Truck and drinks from the cash bar; masks not required […]

The Chesapeake Orchestra presents Prayer for Our Planet, with a special 6:15pm pre-concert by alumna Rachael Meador. 7pm, http://www.smcm.edu/river-concert/. 

 Create your own themed kitchen herb garden; choose from curry garden, Greek garden, pasta garden, savory garden or tea garden. 10:30am, Historic London Town, Edgewater, $30 w/discounts, rsvp: www.historiclondontown.org.

Freedom Hill Horse Rescue's new volunteer orientation. Open to all. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. For information contact [email protected]. Looking for people to join our am or pm feed shifts as well as many of our 'behind the scenes' opportunities. No experience necessary. At the orientation, volunteers will learn our specific […]

Visit the newly renovated gallery space, now open with new hours and policies; works by member artist Donna Tizol’s currently featured; masks required and limited capacity indoors. SaSu 11am-5pm, Artwork@7th, North Beach:www.facebook.com/Artworkat7th/ 

  9am-1pm, St. Mary’s County Regional Airport, California: www.sotterley.org. 

Learn about the electromagnetic spectrum—different forms of light detected by Earth-observing satellites—with activities to try at home using a jump rope or TV remote and make your own goggles to simulate infrared light; presented by NOAA/NASA Joint Polar Satellite System (ages 8-12). 1pm, hosted by AACPL, RSVP for link: www.aacpl.net. 

Nationally known performer acts out the best of classical and contemporary children's literature and folktales. Live event will air on Crowdcast and replay for the following 48 hours. 10am, hosted by Calvert Library: www.crowdcast.io/e/summer-fun-chris-fascione.