Weekends on Wednesdays

Capitol Jazz Fest returns to Columbia, MD


This Weekend:

A Garden of Quilts (Oxford)
Bayside Quilters of the Eastern Shore, Inc. will hold their semi-annual quilt show, "A Garden of Quilts", in the picturesque waterfront town of Oxford, MD. 

Frederick Festival of the Arts (Frederick)
Regional artists display and sell their work in this juried two-day festival. Live music and food. 

Secret Garden Tour (Annapolis)
Enjoy this once-a-year opportunity to explore a selection of handpicked private gardens in Annapolis.

Our City Festival (D.C.)
 A festival celebration of D.C. culture and creativity through film, music and literature.

Image and Imagination (Annapolis)
The Mitchell Gallery is pleased to present this all-county, juried, multi-media biennial exhibition of artists who live or work in Anne Arundel County. 

Great Grapes! Wine and Food Festival (Cockeysville)
Great Grapes! has grown to be Baltimore’s premier casual Maryland wine festival with over 200 Maryland wines available for tasting at this two-day event.

Frontier Days Celebration (Berlin)
Enjoy a weekend full of authentic western shows and reenactments circa 1880, cowboy mounted shooting, a chuck wagon cooking competition, Native American pow wow, pig roast, cowboy poetry open mic, western musical entertainment, can can shows, steam train and stagecoach rides. 

American Indian Festival and Pow Wow (Waldorf)
Native American singing, music and dancing, arts & crafts, finger weaving presentation, traditional food and refreshments. 

Capital Jazz Fest (Columbia)
Capital Jazz Fest is a weekend of cool jazz and soul. This multi-day, multi-stage outdoor music festival is more than just a concert with nearly 30 national acts. The Pavilion Stage focuses on contemporary jazz and adult contemporary artists, and The Symphony Woods Stage showcases soul music artists from the old-school and the new! 

Mountain Maryland Plein Air (Cumberland)
This event brings thirty talented artists from across the country to our area from June 2nd through 7th. 

6th Annual Annapolis Arts, Crafts, and Wine Festival (Annapolis)Enjoy a weekend of fine, juried arts and handmade crafts, wine tastings from over 25 Maryland wineries, smooth jazz all day long, delectable cuisine, and activities. 

A Wish Come True (Frederick)
In thisIn this twist on the Aladdin story, Ally longs to be rich and popular and famous at her school. Her dream seems out of reach until she finds an old ring that unleashes a powerful genie! But as Ally gets everything she ever wanted she learns that sometimes you should be careful what you wish 

5th:

KIDZ BOP Kids: Make Some Noise Tour (Silver Spring)
See the Kidz Bop Kids Live. It's the ultimate pop star party for kids and families! Come sing and dance to the biggest hits of today.

6th:

26th Annual Orphan Car Tour (West Friendship)
Annual Saturday excursion for antique “orphan” (discontinued-make) vehicles, over scenic, low-speed roads, with various stops at points of interest along the route. Dozens of antique cars will journey to Howard County, Maryland on Saturday, June 6, for the 26th annual Orphan Car Tour. 

All-American Soap Box Derby (Federalsburg)
The All-American Soap Box Derby is for boys and girls between 7 and 17 years old. They build the cars with help from an adult and race them down hill. 

Art in the Park (Westminster)
This juried event features fine art and craft displays by accomplished regional artists. It attracts loyal and large audience of arts enthusiasts. Art demos, kids activities and live entertainment throughout the day. Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy in the park. 

Big Bang Baby (Hanover)
Big Bang Baby is a high energy, larger than life rock experience. 

Colonial Children's Day (Big Pool)
Children ages 8 to 12 will be transported back in time as they take part in a day of hands-on 18th century life. 

City of Greenbelt Pet Expo 2015 (Greenbelt)
Pet Expo, pet demos, food, games, animal communicator, pet give-a-ways and contest. 

City Dock Serenade (Crisfield)
Join songwriters and performers Phil Madeira and Beth Wood, plus duo Naked Blue, for a free concert on the City Dock. 

High Heel Race and AGH Health Fair (Berlin)
Race in high heels down Main Street, to support Women Supporting Women. Tons of fun and laughs.

National Trails Day Hike (North East)
Get a jumpstart into celebrating ‘Great Outdoors Month’ by joining a Ranger on National Trails Day to hike the Beaver Marsh Trail. Have your hiking shoes ready to enjoy and explore Mountain Laurel filled forests and lively marshy habitats. Meet at the Beaver Marsh Trail Head at Rogues Harbor

Imagination Bethesda (Bethesda)
Musical performances and professional children’s entertainers will light up the stage, while hands-on art & craft activities will line the streets along Elm St. and Woodmont Avenue in downtown Bethesda. Imagination Bethesda is a FREE event produced by the Bethesda Urban Partnership. 

Riverfest 2015 (Shady Side)
Discover the roots and tides of Southern Anne Arundel County at this agro/eco/heritage celebration.

Bowiefest (Bowie)
Enjoy rides, performances, contests, and a variety of food and drink options throughout the park. There's also an Arts and Crafts fair and you will find entertainment on two stages throughout the day.

WipeOut Run (Baltimore)
Crash, smash, and splash your way through a 5k course with 12 larger-than-life obstacles inspired by the hit TV show Wipeout! Take on the infamous Big Balls, Sweeper, Wrecking Balls, and Happy Endings! Hilarious thrills and magnificent spills await! 

Wounded Warrior and NFL Softball Classic (Bowie)
Wounded Warrior Amputee Softball Team and NFL Stars are playing in a memorable and exciting softball game! 

You Got Served with Ann Koger (Annapolis)
Before Venus or Serena, there was Ann Koger! The tennis pioneer discusses her life, tennis career, and what it meant to break through color barriers around the world.

Savage Fest (Savage)
Fun for all! Kids pony ride, moon bounce & petting zoo. Live music & magic shows! Raffles & local history! Food, retail and craft vendors!

7th:

2015 Chesapeake Chamber Music Festival (Easton)
The 30th Annual Chesapeake Chamber Music Festival will be held at a variety of venues across Maryland's Eastern Shore

Baltimore Jewish American Festival (Baltimore)
It has been over 10 years since Baltimore has held a Jewish- American Festival, but we’re changing that this year. 

NIH Community Orchestra and Chorus Present: A Simple Gift of Copeland (Rockville)
This free performance will feature works by Aaron Copland, including selections from Rodeo, Old American Songs, and Variations on a Shaker Melody.

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