SOUTHERN MARYLAND – Here is what is happening in Southern Maryland! Mark your calendars and discover the fun that awaits around every corner.
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CALVERT COUNTY
Elderberry Work Day on the Farm on April 12 (5 pm), located at Chesapeake’s Bounty, 6415 St Leonard Rd, St Leonard, MD – Open Invitation to Root Elderberry Cuttings! Join us in Saint Leonard as we gather (belatedly) to root elderberry cuttings. Delve into all things elderberry and the gratifying process of propagating these wonderful plants. Even though the ideal time for rooting hardwood cuttings has passed, plants can be quite forgiving, making this a worthwhile endeavor for all interested in learning about the world of elderberries.
Yard and Vendor Saleon April 13 (8 am to 1 pm), located at Huntingtown Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department, 4030 Old Town Road, Huntingtown, MD – Many Tables of: Yard / Vendor / Small Business / Crafters. Ms, K’s Lunchbox Food Truck will be serving lunch and breakfast. Rita’s Italian Ice for that delicious treat. The 2024 HVFD Corvette Raffle will be setup to purchase tickets.
MAEVE Northern Calvert Community Book Swap on April 13 (12 pm to 2:30 pm), located at Dunkirk District Park, 10750 Southern Maryland Blvd, Dunkirk, MD – Join MAEVE Northern Calvert at the main park pavilion for a Community Book Swap & Share Event! Participants are encouraged to bring gently used books to donate, then browse the selection and take more home to fill their shelves! We welcome books for all ages (no reference materials, please). Bringing books is not required to participate. This event is free and is family friendly! The pavilion is located right next to the playground. MAEVE Northern Calvert is a Maryland chapter of MAEVE (Motherhood. Alliance. Equity. Village. Empowerment.), a non-profit organization that seeks to empower all who mother in support of one another and their communities.
LIVE BOXING in Calvert County presented by the Knowledge Boxing Center on April 13 (Doors open at 2 pm, First Fight at 3 pm), located at The Truth Bible Church, 2400 Solomons Island Rd S, Prince Frederick, MD – Southern Maryland SMOKE 9! 12+ exciting bouts of ACTION as our fighters put their skills to the test and lay it all on the line! VIP Table, Ringside and Gen Adm! More at the door, so order your tickets early! Tickets available at www.knowledgeboxingcenter.com.
CHARLES COUNTY
Ms. Story’s Living History April 12 to April 14, located at Port Tobacco Players, 508 Charles St, La Plata, MD – No two performances are alike. Each day, Ms. Story will take audiences on a different journey through time. Meet an eccentric bookstore owner who brings history to life. She tells the stories of people and their relationships, some of which may surprise you. Come meet women from the past, some famous (like Harriet Tubman or Sojourner Truth), others not so much, but all important because they lived. Each night is a new chapter. Come for one, two or all three, you’ll see something different each chapter.
ST. MARY’S COUNTY
Food Truck Friday on April 12 (4:30 pm to 7:30 pm), located at Second District Volunteer Fire Department & Rescue Squad, 19330 Piney Point Rd., Valley Lee, MD – Old Town Pub, Ci Ci’s Sugar Shack, Did Someone Say Funnel Cake & SheFresh Lemonade with be at the station on Friday April 12th from 4:30 to 7:30! Please stop by and grab dinner and dessert to support the Second District Volunteer Fire Department & Rescue Squad! Sparky will also be there, so bring your camera for a photo with him!! We hope to see you there, thank you for your continued support!
First Landing Wine & Arts Festival on April 13 (10 am to 5 pm), located at St. Clement’s Island Museum, 38370 Point Breeze Rd, Coltons Point, MD – Experience a full day of fun sipping wine along the Potomac at St. Clement’s Island Museum with St. Mary’s County wineries on the First Landing Wine Trail, as well as local artisan and craft vendors, live music, food, kids’ activities, boat rides and more at the annual First Landing Wine & Arts Festival. Event admission is FREE – there are various costs for food, museum admission, water taxi rides or any vendor or wine purchases. Official First Landing Wine Trail glasses will be available for purchase in the museum store, along with other great local items.
American Legion Post 221 Pork Loin and Beef Sandwich Sale on April 13 and April 14 (11 am to 4 pm), located at American Legion Post 221 , 21690 Colton Point Rd (Rt. 242), Avenue, MD – American Legion Post 221 is sponsoring a pork loin and beef sandwich sale. Pork loin, sliced roast beef, and BBQ beef sandwiches will be sold on both Saturday and Sunday, September 9th & 10th, at American Legion Post 221 @ 21690 Colton Point Rd (Rt. 242), in Avenue, MD. The event will be from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and sandwiches will cost $8.00 each. Call (301) 841-6625 for further information. –Sandwiches $8 each.
5th Annual Battle by the Bay Truck & Tractor Pullon April 13 (3 pm to 10 pm), located at St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds, 42455 Fairgrounds Rd, Leonardtown, MD – Join us for a dirt flying rolling smoke filled high horsepower adrenalin packed good time! Dragon Motorsports 1st Truck and Tractor Pull of 2024. 6 classes compete: 7800 Light Pro Stock Tractors, Altered Farm Tractors, 6200 Super Modified 2WD Trucks, 10,500 Hot Farm Tractors, 6200 Sportsman 4×4 Trucks and Semi-Trucks. Gates open at 3pm and pull begins at 5pm. Rain date scheduled for Sunday, April 18th (gates 12pm/pull 2pm).
Reach Back & Lift 1 Cinderella Prince Charming Ball 2024 on April 13 (7 pm), located at The Rex, 22695 Washington St, Leonardtown, MD – The Carolyn E. Parker Foundation and Reach Back & Lift 1 (RB&L1) will host the 2nd Annual Cinderella Prince Charming Ball fundraising event to continue to support Project Cinderella and the Prince Charming Project initiatives. The Carolyn E. Parker Foundation and RB&L1 are focused on one of its most significant community outreach initiatives, Project Cinderella and the Prince Charming Project. In 2013, the Carolyn E. Parker Foundation initiated Project Cinderella and has provided approximately 700 dresses to girls at two local Middle Schools. RB&L1 joined the effort in 2021 by supplying outfits for 27 Middle School boys. Both organizations are committed to meeting the growing need through strategic partnerships with school administrators, nonprofits, and community-focused local businesses. Our goal is to ensure every 8th-grade girl and boy desiring to attend the End of the Year Dance is confidently dressed to enjoy their formal dance experience. Tickets required.
2024 SOMD Cars & Coffee Season Opener on April 14 (8 am to 11 am), located at Laurel Glen Shopping Center, 46315 Alton Ln. California, MD – SOMD Cars & Coffee 2024 will be taking place every other Sunday from 8-11 a.m. View the rules here.
1st Annual Spring Dust Off Coming Out Show on April 14 (10 am to 6 pm), located at Bay District Volunteer Fire Department, 46900 S Shangri la Dr, Lexington Park, MD – Car,Trucks,Motorcycles,Slingshots all makes and models welcome!Still have Vendor spots available contact asap!
Third Tuesday Tunes in Leonardtown Square on April 16 (12 pm to 1 pm), located at Leonardtown Square, 22699 Washington St, Leonardtown, MD – April 16th: Becky Titus. Escape the midweek monotony and immerse yourself in the enchanting melodies of live acoustic music in Leonardtown Square! Join us for “Third Tuesday Tunes,” a musical oasis that transforms lunchtime into a soulful and vibrant experience. Brought to you by the Town of Leonardtown and Jimmy Hayden of RE/MAX 100 and Homes for Heroes (jimmyhaydenrealtor.com), this series is a part of our Leonardtown Summer Music Festival. Talented local acoustic artists will serenade you with an eclectic mix of tunes, creating the perfect backdrop for a relaxing and enjoyable break from your day. From classic hits to contemporary favorites, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Bring a chair and/or blanket to get a front row seat!
LIVE MUSIC SCHEDULE BROUGHT TO YOU BY LYNN’S MUSIC LISTINGS
Friday – April 12th
- 5:00pm – Wes Ryce – Greene Turtle Sports Bar – California MD
- 5:00pm – Billy Breslin – Greene Turtle Sports Bar – La Plata MD
- 5:00pm – Mike Mead & Eric Wolf – Mully’s Brewery – Prince Frederick MD
- 5:00pm – Shari Flowers-Sweeney – Corteau Vineyards – Mechanicsville MD
- 5:30pm – Joe Parsons – Southern Trail Distillery – Mechanicsville MD
- 6:00pm – Funkzilla – Wheel House Beer Garden – North Beach MD
- 6:00pm – Hyland Brothers – Happy Harbor Restaurant – Deale MD
- 7:00pm – That Big Comedy Show – The Last Drop – Hollywood MD
- 7:00pm – Claude Bourbon – Calvert Marine Museum – Solomons MD
- 8:00pm – Brian Grumbine – Phil’s Place – Hughesville MD
- 8:00pm – Arrival – Toots Bar – Hollywood MD
- 8:00pm – Barrick & Myles – O’Gannigan’s Irish Pub – Prince Frederick MD
- 9:00pm – Smoke Signals – Port Tobacco Marina – Port Tobacco MD
Saturday – April 13th
- 2:00pm – Faith Noel – Port of Leonardtown Winery – Leonardtown MD
- 2:00pm – Cherith Yuly – Janemark Winery & Vineyard – Brandywine MD
- 2:00pm – WIP Acoustic – Corteau Vineyards – Mechanicsville MD
- 2:00pm – Alan Prather – Robin Hill Farm & Vineyards – Brandywine MD
- 3:00pm – Ryan Webster – The Boathouse @ Anchored Inn – Deale MD
- 6:00pm – Audra & Johnny – Blue Fish Pub & Yacht Club – Solomons MD
- 6:00pm – Bradley Turner – Southern Trail Distillery – Mechanicsville MD
- 6:00pm – Joe Matthews Band – The Potomac Gardens – Coltons Point MD
- 6:00pm – Ryan Forrester – Wheel House Beer Garden – North Beach MD
- 6:00pm – Radio Roots Trio – Dockside Restaurant & Sports Bar – Deale MD
- 6:00pm – Mad Decent – The TIKI Bar – Solomons MD
- 7:00pm – Hyland Brothers – Pirate’s Cove Dock Bar – Deale MD
- 7:00pm – Mike Mallick – 1936 Bar & Grill – Chesapeake Beach MD
- 7:00pm – Bert’s Band – Neptune’s Seafood Pub – North Beach MD
- 7:00pm – Titus & Simpson – Social Coffeehouse – Leonardtown MD
- 7:00pm – Chopteeth Afrofunk Band – SMC Arts Center – St Marys City MD
- 7:00pm – HydraFX – Dockside Restaurant & Bar – Colonial Beach VA
- 8:00pm – Hit or Miss – Ollie’s Bar & Grill – La Plata MD
- 8:00pm – Mike Mead Band – O’Gannigan’s Irish Pub – Prince Frederick MD
- 8:00pm – Whiskey Tango 6 – Toots Bar – Hollywood MD
- 8:00pm – The Dynamos – Buckets Bar & Grill – Lusby MD
- 8:00pm – Tranzfusion – The Tavern – Saint Leonard MD
- 9:00pm – Dying Breed – Apehangers Bar & Grill – Bel Alton MD
- 9:00pm – No Green Jelly Beenz – Port Tobacco Marina – Port Tobacco MD
Sunday – April 14th
- 2:00pm – Acoustic Artist Showcase – Ollie’s Bar & Grill – La Plata MD
- ———– Brian Grumbine, Mark Quarter, Ocean King, James Cornett –
- 2:00pm – Triptych Trio – Port of Leonardtown Winery – Leonardtown MD
- 2:00pm – Samuel Peters – Corteau Vineyards – Mechanicsville MD
- 3:00pm – Radio Roots – Toots Bar – Hollywood MD
- 3:00pm – Bradley Turner – The Boathouse @ Anchored Inn – Deale MD
- 3:00pm – Nightcap – The Pier – Solomons MD
Monday – April 15th
- 6:30pm – Open Improv Comedy Jam – The Last Drop – Hollywood MD
- 7:00pm – Open Mic w/Will Benthal – Toots Bar – Hollywood MD
Tuesday – April 16th
- 12:00pm – Becky Titus – Tues. Tunes @ Town Square – Leonardtown MD
- 5:00pm – Ryan Forrester – Heritage 485 – Prince Frederick MD
- 6:30pm – The Whiskey Brothers – The Tavern – Saint Leonard MD
- 6:30pm – Open Mic w/Mike Trujillo – Last Drop – Hollywood MD
Wednesday – April 17th
- 5:00pm – Jordan Sokel – Ketch 22 Restaurant – North Beach MD
- 5:00pm – Hyland Brothers – The Boathouse @ Anchored Inn – Deale MD
- 6:00pm – Jayce – Brick Wood Fired Bistro – Prince Frederick MD
- 7:00pm – Open Mic w/Steve Nelson – The Tavern – Saint Leonard MD
- 7:00pm – Brian Grumbine – Hills Country Store & Bar – Helen MD
- 7:00pm – Karaoke w/Pete Schaecher Jr. – Toots Bar – Hollywood MD
- 7:00pm – Acoustic Artist Showcase – The Last Drop – Hollywood MD
- ———— w/Greg Barrick & Rob Blake
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