Weekends on Wednesday


This Weekend:


Celebrating colonial resistance to British rule! Re-enactment, parade, cocktail party, raft race, wine tasting, performances, local fare, 5K and 10K mile run and more!

Join over a thousand SF fans for the area's largest and longest running convention of its kind! Visit our huge art show, dealer's room, concerts, dances, gaming room, computer room and video room. Everything Science Fiction and Fantasy in one huge package.

Orioles vs. Indians (Baltimore) 
Baltimore Orioles vs. The Cleveland Indians

The 1st fireman's carnival of the year! Rides, food, games and entertainment. Fireworks on Monday night, Memorial Day, May 26th.

In addition to a great game, there will be a fun-filled, interactive area that allows fans of any age a chance to experience the thrills, excitement and spirit of college LAX. Whether you try your hand at various skills, get autographs and pictures with well-known laxers, watch live entertainment, or just kick back with some of Baltimore’s best food and drink…this is the place to be!

Delaplane Strawberry Festival (Delaplane, VA)  
Bring the whole family and enjoy a fun and festive day in the Virginia countryside at Sky Meadows State Park near Delaplane, VA. Enjoy hayrides, old fashioned field games, dancing, music, magic, storytelling, crafts, a petting farm, an antique car show, bake sale, hikes in the shadow of the Appalachian Trail, face painting, cake-walking, a Corn Hole Tournament, a monkey and much more! All for just $25 a car! Pack your own picnic or snack on pizza, fresh wraps, hot dogs  and other festival fare like funnel cake and strawberry shortcakes and sundaes!  Make a whole day of it and don't forget to take home a flat of delicious fresh strawberries.

May 23rd:


COMEDY'S BEST KEPT SECRET TOUR *ADULT COMEDY SHOW Friday May 23rd 2014 8:00pm Ferndale Volunteer Fire Company 4 Broadview BLVD South Glen Burnie, MD 21061 $10 Come see what happens when three of the funniest comedians in the country come together to raise money for the Ferndale VFD.

May 24th:


Fair Hill Races (Elkton) 
Since 1934, the Fair Hill Races has attracted horsemen, families and bettors to the rolling hills of Fair Hill, Maryland and the 5,600 acre former estate of William duPont, Jr. Annually drawing 15,000 spectators, the Fair Hill Races is the largest single day event in Cecil County.

Warrior Mile & BBQ (New Market) 
National Warrior Foundation is hosting a fundraiser that 100% of proceeds will apply to our goals of building a retreat center for our Veterans and their families.    

Gerry Sandusky, WBAL sports director and the Baltimore Ravens radio play-by-play voice, will participate in a book signing event to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Maryland Chapter. “FORGOTTEN SUNDAYS” discusses his relationship with his father and living in the shadow of the NFL.

What happens when you bring together a concert violinist, an opera singer, and everyone's favorite stuffed animal? You get Two Divas and a Bear! Explore the human voice with NSO violinist Marissa Regni and soprano Kari Paludan. Age 3–5

May 25th:


National Memorial Day Concert (U.S. Capitol)  
Celebrate Memorial Day on the U.S. Capitol lawn with the National Symphony Orchestra's annual tribute concert, hosted, as ever, by Joe Mantegna and Gary Sinise. Scheduled performers include Sugarland vocalist Jennifer Nettles, Academy Award- and Emmy-winning actress Dianne Wiest, former "The Voice" contestant Danielle Bradbery and singer Megan Hilty. Gates open at 5 p.m. for the 8 p.m. concert. FREE! 

FREE! "The President's Own" United States Marine Band will launch Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts' summer season with a program of concert band favorites. A fireworks display will follow the concert.
Gates open: 6:30 pm for Lawn (90 minutes prior to curtain)
Fireworks viewing area opens: Following the performance, at approximately 9:30 pm 
Fireworks begin at approximately 9:45 pm
 

May 26th:


450 For the Fallen (Baltimore) 
The running relay spans 450-miles and raises funds in support of Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to providing college scholarships for the children of military personnel killed in the line of duty. Registration is only a $50 pledge.

The ceremony in the plaza at Rockville Town Square includes music by the Rockville Concert Band and the Rockville Chorus, the traditional wreath laying led by American Legion Post 86, and a 21-gun salute and presentation of colors by American Legion Post 86 Color Guard and Rockville City Police Dept.

Memorial Day Ceremony (Timonium) 
The annual Memorial Day ceremony at Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens salutes the men and women of the armed forces who have paid the highest price in defense of the United States of America. The patriotic ceremony includes music, speeches, a wreath laying and 21-gun salute.

The Parade starts at 10am on Pennsylvania Avenue and ends on Church Street at the Westminster Cemetery. A Memorial service will begin at 11 am in the cemetery.

Ongoing:


The 2014 seasons includes: “42nd Street” “SHOUT! The Mod Musical” “An Irreverent Musical TBA” Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre is an all-volunteer, non-profit community theatre at the City Dock in downtown Annapolis.

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