ST. MARY’S COUNTY, Md. — This summer, the St. Mary’s County Library system is bringing families a season full of free, live entertainment with its 2025 Summer Performers series. From music and magic to puppets, theater and reptiles, these fun and educational shows are perfect for all ages — and no tickets are required. With performances held at local libraries and community venues across the county, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Summer Performance Schedule
Mr. Jon Concert
High-energy music and dancing for kids and families with Mr. Jon and puppet sidekick George the Monkey.
- Friday, June 13, 10:30 a.m. – Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 27108 Mt. Zion Church Road, Mechanicsville
- Friday, June 13, 2 p.m. – Lexington Park Library, 21677 FDR Blvd., Lexington Park
- Saturday, June 14, 10:30 a.m. – Leonardtown Library, 23630 Hayden Farm Lane, Leonardtown
- Saturday, June 14, 2 p.m. – Leonardtown Library (Sensory-friendly; registration required)
Opera Bears (Maryland Opera)
Puppets Grizzelina and Grizzelino introduce young audiences to opera in a fun, musical story format.
- Friday, June 20, 10:30 a.m. – Lexington Park Library
- Friday, June 20, 2 p.m. – Leonardtown Library
The Wizard of Oz (Bright Star Theatre)
A playful, interactive retelling of the classic story with laughs, lessons and familiar characters.
- Monday, June 30, 10:30 a.m. – Leonardtown Library
- Monday, June 30, 2 p.m. – Charlotte Hall Library, 37600 New Market Road, Charlotte Hall
Beatbox Remix: Christylez Bacon & Qi Yu
A genre-blending musical performance combining hip-hop, beatboxing and traditional Chinese music.
- Monday, July 21, 10:30 a.m. – Lexington Park Library
- Monday, July 21, 2 p.m. – Mechanicsville Elementary School Gym, 28585 Three Notch Road, Mechanicsville
Magician Anthony Salazar
Award-winning sleight of hand, illusions and interactive magic with music and audience participation.
- Monday, July 28, 10:30 a.m. – Lexington Park Library
- Monday, July 28, 2 p.m. – Leonardtown Library
Reptile Wonders
Live reptiles including tortoises, snakes and lizards in an up-close educational experience.
- Friday, Aug. 8, 10:30 a.m. – Cecil Park Pavilion, 19241 St. Georges Church Road, Valley Lee
- Friday, Aug. 8, 2 p.m. – Mechanicsville Elementary School
- Saturday, Aug. 9, 10:30 a.m. – Leonardtown Library
- Saturday, Aug. 9, 2 p.m. – Lexington Park Library
Summer Performing Arts events are supported in part by a grant from the St. Mary’s County Arts Council. For full details on performances and other upcoming library programs, visit www.stmalib.org.
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