Tune in for the final event in the Maryland Wineries Association's Maryland Wine Explorer series of wine talks, a hybrid wine festival and virtual wine tasting. Ruth Toomey of the Maryland Tourism Coalition will talk about wines that are made with non-traditional methods or ingredients. Accompanied by Joey Fox of Old Westminster Winery, this talk […]

4-7pm, Deale Library, Facebook: SOCOFarmersMarketAtDealesLibrary. 

Start your Independence Day holiday with a night in the vineyard, complete with fireworks. Dine on offerings from The Hungry Hare and Pizza Di Vigna, and shop wares from craft vendors. No tastings offered, but bottles, glasses and pints will be sold. Gates open 2pm, Running Hare Vineyard, Prince Frederick, $10/general admission w/discounts, premium admission […]

Enjoy a “Traditional 4th in an Unconventional Way” from the Chesapeake Orchestra with jazz artist Hilary Kole performing from NYC, the Southern Maryland Community Gospel Choir, fire trucks, Ballet Caliente and a special fireworks presentation—all virtually. 7pm, http://www.smcm.edu/river-concert/

7am-noon, Riva Rd. & Harry Truman Pkwy, Annapolis: www.aacofarmersmarket.com.

Watch Facebook page for capacity announcements. 9am-7pm, Mayo Beach, Annapolis, free: www.Facebook.com/MayoPeninsulaParks/  

Enjoy music on the marina lawn with the Big Money Band in the overflow parking lot; bring your own chairs and blankets, follow social distancing guidelines; limited bar with carryout food and drink available; no outside food, drinks, coolers or fireworks. 1-5pm, Skipper's Pier, Deale: 410-867-7110.

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

Learn some magic tricks with things that you can easily find around the house. Grab a sheet of copy paper, a pair of scissors, tape, a dollar bill and a coin, deck of cards and five pieces of dried spaghetti. If you can’t find an item or two, don’t worry, you can still enjoy the […]

2:30-6:30pm, CalvertHealth Medical Center, Prince Frederick: www.calvertag.com. 

Join local birding pro Mikey Lutmerding, a wildlife biologist for USGS, on how to start identifying birds in your backyard, where to go when you’re ready to branch out and what equipment you need. 7-8:30pm, hosted by Calvert Library, RSVP: www.calvertlibrary.info

7am-noon, Riva Rd. & Harry Truman Pkwy, Annapolis: www.aacofarmersmarket.com.

3-7pm, Crofton Bowling Centre, 2115 Priest Bridge Dr.: www.croftonfarmersmarket.com. 

2-6:30pm, Piney Orchard Community Center, Odenton: www.pineyorchard.com. 

Teens gather online to record a radio play to be edited with sound effects and podcasted for a modern audience. 3pm, Calvert Library, RSVP for Zoom link: www.calvertlibrary.info. 

  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 […]

 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. 

Join the Anne Arundel County Public Library for a summer morning story time. Giveaways sponsored by Once Upon a Pancake. The event is part of Monarch Academy Annapolis’ Summer Fun Series, offering free, engaging, virtual events open to all K-5 students in the Annapolis area. Events have fun giveaways for participants, including gift cards, art […]

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. 

Hear nutty good music from this interactive group. 1pm, hosted by AACPL, RSVP for Zoom link: www.aacpl.net. 

Maryland Humanities raises the voices of four notable women who took action to secure their right to vote in the Chautauqua series. The series starts in the 1600s and continues through the modern era. This week, Joanna Guy and Liz Cannon bring Alice Paul (1885-1977), leader of the 20th century women’s suffrage movement and wrote the Equal […]

Join Monarch Academy Annapolis to witness an amazing magic show with Chris Dugdale, who has performed for the queen, the Pentagon and even Beyoncé. The event is part of Monarch Academy Annapolis’ Summer Fun Series, offering free, engaging, virtual events open to all K-5 students in the Annapolis area. Events have fun giveaways for participants, […]

Join the Maryland Historical Society’s Ashlee Anderson and Emily Back for Unlocking the Exhibition: Between the Seams of Spectrum of Fashion. This virtual program explores how fashion historians determine specific details about people in history through their articles of clothing. Discover how padding in an 1840s dress expose a case of scoliosis, why a sleeve cuff […]

Two all-volunteer Annapolis community theaters are part of a virtual fundraising telethon aimed at helping theaters around the region recover after COVID-19 shut down local shows. Annapolis Summer Garden Theater and Colonial Players are among the 14 theaters taking part in the Community Theatre Thrives telethon, featuring performances and messages from prominent members of the […]

  July 17-26: The Talent Machine presents an outdoor production of Willy Wonka. FSa 7:30pm, S 2pm, plus July 20 7:30pm, Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds, $15, RSVP: www.talentmachine.com. 

Join Monarch Academy Annapolis teacher Mrs. Troast in a fun game of Annapolis bingo. Will you get bingo and win? The event is part of Monarch Academy Annapolis’ Summer Fun Series, offering free, engaging, virtual events open to all K-5 students in the Annapolis area. Events have fun giveaways for participants, including gift cards, art […]

Join Monarch Academy Annapolis teacher DJ Maya for a midday dance party. Come show us your moves! The event is part of Monarch Academy Annapolis’ Summer Fun Series, offering free, engaging, virtual events open to all K-5 students in the Annapolis area. Events have fun giveaways for participants, including gift cards, art kits, science experiments, […]

  Join a virtual conversation on Black and African American and queer issues, regarding their representations thru entertainment and visual media amidst ongoing concerns on racism and homophobia; plus panel discussion with Terry Franklin and Rain Pryor Vane; moderated by Chris Haley. 1pm, RSVP for link: www.aacpl.net. 

Welcome mariners to the first Kayak to the Sunrise event. At 5:30 kayakers from Holland Point, near Harrington Harbor Marina South Will board their Kayaks and row toward the sunrise on the bay. Upon meeting with proper social distance we will raise a beverage to toast the new day!!

Play a four-man scramble format, drinks and lunch, prizes and more in support of the Schrodel Endowed Scholarship Fund at Frostburg State University and Calvert Hospice. 7:30am-3pm, The Cannon Club, Lothian, $150, rsvp: www.mdsgolfclassic.com

  July 25: American Chestnut Land Trust guides you on this pristine freshwater stream, from swamps to coastal salt marsh; borrow or bring your own canoe/kayak for this challenging, 3-hour trip. Meet at Warrior’s Rest Sanctuary dressed for weather, with water and snack. 6-9am, Port Republic, $15, RSVP: www.acltweb.org. 

Play four themed rounds with your household, or call up a friend to join. 10am, RSVP for Zoom link: www.aacpl.net. 

Design a tie-dye tote bag in this outdoor workshop and learn the art of fabric dyeing during the colonial era. Take a walk through the gardens and see some of the natural materials used to make dye. 10:30am, Historic London Town, Edgewater, $25 w/discounts, rsvp: www.historiclondontown.com. 

Watch the fables of legendary Greek storyteller Aesop; perfect for young audiences. 10am, hosted by Calvert Library on Crowdcast: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/summer-fun-bright-star. 

Hand-carved wooden marionettes bring the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears to life, with hand-painted scenery depicting the misty fjords and totems of Southeast Alaska. 1pm, hosted by AACPL, RSVP for Zoom link: www.aacpl.net. 

Maryland Humanities raises the voices of four notable women who took action to secure their right to vote in the Chautauqua series. This week, watch Arthuretta Martin portray Fannie Lou Hamer, one of the most powerful voices of the civil and voting rights movement in the South. Each Wednesday the performance will stream at 1pm, followed by […]

Learn how to help in medical crises. 5-9pm, Southern MD CPR Training, Owings, $80, rsvp: 443-481-7796. 

David Armenti moderates Two Sides of the Redline: How Policy Shaped A City of Neighborhood with Dr. Corey J. Henderson, historical trauma healing expert, Eric Holcomb, Executive Director of the Commission for Historical and Architectural Preservation (CHAP), Antero Pietila journalist, writer, and author, and Delegate Stephanie Smith of Baltimore City – all of whom will share their […]

  From ship models to flags to swords, visitors find these and more at the nation's oldest navy museum. Dr. Claude Berube, the Director of the Naval Academy Museum discusses the museum's collections and programs that people can access even in the COVID-19 environment. 7pm, RSVP for Zoom link, FREE ($15 suggested donation): www.annapolis.org. 

Hear a conversation and take a short tour with author and professor Jabari Asim; moderated by author Susan Muaddi Darraj. 7pm, hosted by the Enoch Pratt Free Library in conjunction with AACPL and Calvert Libraries, RSVP: https://calendar.prattlibrary.org/ 

Youth learn how to use public art and protest to bring change to their communities; special presentations from Future History Now, Dr. David Fakunle, Rashad Station and keynote speaker Chanel Compton, executive director of The Banneker Douglass Museum. 10am-2pm, RSVP for link: bdmuseum.maryland.gov. 

Annmarie has gone to the dogs! Let's beat the heat and celebrate the end of the summer. Vendors will be showcasing a wide assortment of all things handmade and homemade, along with a few surprises for our four-legged friends! Well-behaved pets on a short leash are welcome! This is going to be a howling good […]

Triple Crown Toastmasters - Now online- will be holding our Summer Open House for new guests and members. Want to learn about public speaking and leadership ? Attend a free online meeting via ZOOM Saturday Aug 1 at 10:00 am. Our theme is a (virtual) Paradise Island Vacation. A guest speaker will be invited. Advance […]

Celebrate summer by creating a mini-potted succulent garden that is easy to transplant and even easier to maintain; workshop held outdoors. 10:30-11:30am, Historic London Town, Edgewater, $30 w/discounts: https://historiclondontown.org.