Weekends on Wednesday


This Weekend:


27th Antique and Classic Boat Festival (St. Michaels)
More than 100 wooden classics and vintage boats will be on land and in the water for this ACBS-judged boat show, including a selection of Chris Craft, Owens, Century, Donzi, Glaspar, Whirlwind, Shepherd, Trumpy, Lyman, and more. Boats range from runabouts to yachts, including race boats, work boats, launches, hydroplanes, and utilities.

2014 Shenandoah Riverside Festival (Brunswick)
Larry Keel Experience, Yarn, Kelly Bell Band, Holy Ghost Tent Revival, Dale and the ZDubs, Midnight Spaghetti and the Chocolate G-Strings and many more. River and Trail Outfitters will be there renting Tubes, Canoes and Kayaks!!! Kids Activities Food and Craft Vendors Beer Garden $55wknd

Maryland Wine Week (Timonium)
You like good things. Good food. Good company. Good wine… Maryland Wine Week is our chance to support the businesses that produce and pour local wine and spread the word about the great fermentations happening in Maryland. You like good things. Good food. Good company. Good wine… Maryland Wine Week is our chance to support the businesses that produce and pour local wine.

Columbia Festival of the Arts (Columbia)
An annual celebration of the arts that builds community through shared participation and celebration.

Orioles vs. Blue Jays (Baltimore)
The Baltimore Orioles take on the Toronto Blue Jays.

HonFest (Baltimore)
HonFest is a local tradition. The Bawlmer term of endearment, Hon, short for Honey, embodies the warmth and affection bestowed upon our neighbors and visitors alike by historic working-women of Baltimore. HonFest is an annual celebration in honor of these women.

Colonial Market Fair (Catonsville)
Discover the life and times of Benjamin Banneker at the annual Colonial Market Fair! Retrace the footsteps of Benjamin Banneker and let local historical re-enactors, tradesmen, and craftsmen astound you with exhibitions that will keep family members of all ages entertained.

Washington National Opera: American Opera Initiative: An American Soldier (DC)
The world premiere of Huang Ruo's opera 2011 death of Chinese-American Army Pvt. Danny Chen. Based on a true story, the work focuses on the circumstances surrounding his death, including racism in the military and the courts-martial that were issued to his fellow soldiers. At the Terrace Theater. 

DC Shorts Laughs (DC)

A selection of comedy films paired with live performances by comedians from the local FunniestFeds competition. At the Burke Theater.


June 13th:


Shenandoah Run (Annapolis)
Shenandoah Run blends vintage and contemporary folk music in a manner that appeals to all listeners. They present the songs and sounds of American folk music, with an occasional infusion of songs from other lands and from the worlds of country and bluegrass.

Friends Night Out (Columbia)
Friends Night Out offers an opportunity to enjoy a glass of wine while learning to turn a plain white silk fan into an original work of art or create an exquisite Ikebana live floral arrangement.
Friends Night Out takes place during the Columbia Festival of the Arts FREE Weekend on the Lakefront, a weekend-long event on the lakefront in Columbia Town Center.


June 14th:


Deer Creek Fiddlers Convention (Westminster)
Oldtime, Bluegrass & Celtic Music, Clog Dancing, Crafts, Food, Shade Tree Pickin'

Ocean City Air Show (Ocean City)
The 2014 OC Air Show will feature some of the nations top military and civilian performers including military jet demos, aerobatic performers, formation flight teams and parachute teams. The U.S. military will return to the skies over Ocean City, Maryland in 2014 as the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds return to headline the OC Air Show! 

4th Annual Folklife Festival (Baltimore)
Maryland’s premier celebration of traditional arts returns The Arts Council presents the Maryland Traditions Folklife Festival, a free celebration for all ages with music stages featuring jazz, doo-wop, West African dance and drum, gospel, and Irish, plus art making with the masters, headliner Lafayette Gilchrist and the New Volcanoes--and more!

Carroll County Pet Expo (Westminster)
Pet Expo Exhibitors with pet products & services, live demonstrations, seminars, pet photos, and more! Leashed pets welcome.

Juneteenth (Upper Marlboro)
Family observance celebrating African-American Emancipation Day. Festivities include music, children's events, educational exhibits, speakers and genealogical workshops. Bring the entire family.

Evening Paddle (North East)
Enjoy an evening paddle on the serene waters of the North East River. Discover the wonders that abound on the water as the sun sets. Meet on the North East Beach. $20 per canoe, $15 per single kayak. Have your own canoe or kayak bring it along for just $5 per person. Space is limited, so call today.

Barnstormers Tour (Frederick)
This popular annual self guided tour calls attention to these beautiful old structures and their importance to our agricultural heritage. Artists will paint at the barns on the day of the tour and an evening exhibit and sale will feature the paintings created that same day.

Bands in the Sand (Annapolis)
A fun-filled evening on the beach with friends, great live music, cool drinks, and mouth-watering grilled fare. Proceeds benefit the Chesapeake Bay Foundation.

Let's Eat Charles Street (Baltimore)
The Historic Charles Street Association hosts a street festival on the 300 block of Charles St. It includes restaurants of Charles Street showcasing their cuisine, live music, community booths, activities for children and retail and craft vendors. 

River Fest 2014 (Shady Side)
River Fest 2014 is a new eco/heritage event where visitors from throughout the region can benefit from an authentic experience of the ecology, heritage and beauty of Southern Anne Arundel County with an afternoon of live bluegrass, folk and gospel music a fresh Chesapeake Bay seafood.

Mormon Choir of D.C. (Kensington)
In this summer concert we will be treated to favorite pops"," patriotic and Disney selections from this popular group. they often perform at the Visitor's Center and other locations in the Metropolitan area.

Model Yacht Races (Columbia)
Model Yacht Races will take place on Lake Kittamanqundi. All model sailboat enthusiasts are invited to race their yachts against those from the Maryland Model Yacht Club. Winner takes bragging rights!
These races take place during the Columbia Festival of the Arts FREE Weekend on the Lakefront, a weekend-long event on the lakefront in Columbia Town Center.

Alison Krauss & Union Station w/ Willie Nelson (Columbia)
Alison Krauss & Union Station w/ Willie Nelson, Kacey Musgraves Pavilion $75.00/$55.00 • Lawn $45.00 Tickets on sale Friday, February 28 at 10:00AM

Music at the Museum Concert Series--John Emil (Ellicott City)
John Emil, an accomplished singer/songwriter, guitarist, and a master of slide guitar, has delivered show-stopping performances at major music festivals like the Lake Occonee Music Fest, the Florida and South Florida Folk Festivals, the Decatur Blues and Bluegrass Festival, the 2012 Bangor On Dee Blues Festival in the UK and the 2012 Zoetemeer Blues Festival in the Netherlands. He will be performing in the Howard County Historical Society Museum. Refreshments will be served and we welcome visitors to bring their own bottle of wine to enjoy the evening of the concert. Tickets are $15

Family Day: Marine Corps Animals (DC)
Guests learn about the role animals play in the Marine Corps and can make a craft to take home. National Museum of the Marine Corps


June 15th:


GBMC Fathers's Day 5K and 1 Mile Fun Walk (Baltimore)
The 26th Annual Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC) Father’s Day 5K, hosted by the GBMC Foundation and presented by the GBMC Volunteer Auxiliary, will consist of a 5K run (3.1 miles) and one-mile fun walk to benefit the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at GBMC. In 25 years, the Father’s Day 5



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