SOUTHERN MARYLAND – In Southern Maryland, there’s always something exciting happening. From lively performances like High School Musical to fun-filled festivals and thrilling carnivals, there’s plenty to enjoy. Whether you’re into nature walks or celebrating Earth Day, there’s something here for everyone. Check out these events happening this week!
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CALVERT COUNTY
High School Musical on May 19 (7 pm to 9 pm), May 20 (1 pm to 3 pm and 6 pm to 8 pm), located at Chesapeake Church, 6201 Solomons Island Rd, Huntingtown, MD – The Children’s Theatre of Southern Maryland presents High School Musical On Stage, with performances at Chesapeake Church in Huntingtown on Friday, April 19 at 7 p.m., Saturday, April 20 at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m., Friday, April 26 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, April 27 at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. Price $20.
Fairy & Gnome Home Festival on April 21 (11 am to 4 pm), located at Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center, 13470 Dowell Rd, Solomons, MD – Rain or shine, no pets, no smoking. Calling fairytale fans of all ages! Dress up in your favorite fantasy finery and join us for the most magical day of the year! Explore the Wondrous Woods, shop the enchanted marketplace, search for over 150 fairy houses, meet whimsical characters and wandering performers, make enchanting arts and crafts, engage in imaginative play, enjoy nature explorations, adorable animal encounters, unicorn rides, and more. Food and drink will be available. It’s going to be a wonderful day! Reserve your advance tickets online – $10/person online ($13 at the gate, if not sold out); kids 2 & under free, members free; unicorn rides require advance tickets.
CHARLES COUNTY
Reithoffer Carnival is Coming to Towne from April 18 through April 28 (Weekdays: 5 pm to 10 pm, Saturdays: 1 pm – 11 pm, and Sundays: 1 pm – 10 pm), located at St. Charles Towne Center, 11110 Mall Cir, Waldorf, MD – Get ready for an unforgettable experience as Reithoffer carnival comes to Towne! From thrilling rides to classic games and delicious treats, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Happy Earth Day in Port Tobacco on April 20 (10 am to 1 pm), located at Port Tobacco River Park, 7740 Chapel Point Rd, Port Tobacco, MD – Come and enjoy a walk in the park where you can learn about our natural world.
Circus On Ice – A World Tour on April 20 (1 pm to 3 pm and 5 pm to 7 pm) and April 21 (1 pm to 3 pm), located at Figure Skating Club of Southern Maryland3033 Waldorf Market Place, Waldorf, MD – Our talented skaters dazzle with graceful feats while our characters take you on a delightful tour around the world.
Taste of Southern Maryland 2024 on April 21 (11 am to 6 pm), located at Maryland Veterans Museum at Patriot Park, 11000 Crain Hwy, Newburg, MD – Join us for the second annual festival highlighting all of Southern Maryland’s best businesses, with proceeds going to the Maryland Veterans Museum. Tickets are $10 per person, Children 12 & Under are free.
ST. MARY’S COUNTY
Leprechaun Lilly’s Kid’s Consignment Sale 2024 Spring/Summer on April 19 (9 am to 8 pm) and April 20 (9 am to 2 pm), located at St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds, 42455 Fairgrounds Rd, Leonardtown, MD – Fri, Apr 19: 9AM-8PM – Public Sale. Sat, Apr 20: 9AM-2PM – Public Sale (1/2 Price Day, Most Items 1/2 Price). For more information, visit us online at www.LeprechaunLillys.com, Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/leprechaunlillys, and follow us on Twitter at LLKidsConsign. Serving Southern Maryland Since 2005.
Leonardtown (Bar Crawl) Luau on April 19 (starting at 12 pm) – The Leonardtown bars are at it again folks! There will be music, drink specials, and even giveaways!
What’s Soaring at Sotterley on April 20 (8 am to 11 am), located at Historic Sotterley, 44300 Sotterley Lane, Hollywood, MD – Historic Sotterley and Southern Maryland Audobon Society are joining in partnership to bring you this FREE Event being led by Dean Newman, Director of the Southern Maryland Audobon Society. Celebrate Earth Day with a bird walk at this scenic and historic Patuxent River property as the annual surge of migrating birds begins throughout St. Mary’s County. Nesting Bald Eagles, migrating warblers, meadowlarks, woodpeckers, and waterfowl can all be found via Sotterley’s farm roads and trails. The walk starts promptly at 8:00 am, please arrive 10-15 minutes prior in the parking lot in front of the Visitor Center. Please bring binoculars and a field guide (don’t worry if you don’t have). Suggested to wear comfortable walking shoes and attire weather appropriate. For all levels of birdwatchers. RSVP.
St Mary’s County Earth Day on April 20 (11 am to 4 pm), located at Summerseat Farm, 26655 Three Notch Rd, Mechanicsville, MD – Earth Day 2024 in St Mary’s County! Join us for food, beverage, music, farm animals, and a focus on environmental topics! WildGood Acoustics and Unfinished Business (UFR) live music!
Touch-a-Truck and Food Truck Festival on April 20 (11 am to 5 pm), located a Little Flower School, 20410 Point Lookout Rd, Great Mills, MD – Get a taste of the SoMD food truck scene, explore construction trucks and emergency vehicles! Petting zoo, ice cream, face painting! $5.00 admission on site.
LIVE MUSIC SCHEDULE BROUGHT TO YOU BY LYNN’S MUSIC LISTINGS
Friday – April 19th
- 12:00pm – Leonardtown Luau Bar Crawl – Leonardtown MD
- 1:00pm – Jack McNutt – Social Coffeehouse – Leonardtown MD
- 3:00pm – Doc Marten & the Flannels – The TIKI Bar – Solomons MD
- 4:00pm – Krys Baker & Becky Titus – Social Coffeehouse – Leonardtown MD
- 5:00pm – Paradox – Greene Turtle Sports Bar – California MD
- 5:00pm – Nightcap – Greene Turtle Sports Bar – La Plata MD
- 5:00pm – Doc Lohn – Mully’s Brewery – Prince Frederick MD
- 5:00pm – Shane Graham – Corteau Vineyards – Mechanicsville MD
- 5:00pm – Mike Mead Band – Running Hare Winery – Prince Frederick MD
- 6:00pm – Mike Ferro – Happy Harbor Restaurant – Deale MD
- 6:00pm – Chris Dean – Stoney’s Clarkes Landing – Hollywood MD
- 6:00pm – Tommy Mcgee Band – Wheel House Beer Garden – North Beach MD
- 6:00pm – Billy Breslin – Southern Trail Distillery – Mechanicsville MD
- 6:00pm – Greg Barrick – Olde Town Pub – Leonardtown MD
- 7:00pm – No Green Jelly Beenz – The TIKI Bar – Solomons MD
- 7:30pm – The Blue Rhythm Boys – Christ Church Parish Hall – Chaptico MD
- 8:00pm – Jay Shade – Phil’s Place – Hughesville MD
- 8:00pm – The Dynamos – Toots Bar – Hollywood MD
- 8:30pm – BallyHoo! – The TIKI Bar – Solomons MD
- 9:30pm – Taboo Acoustic – Lord Calvert Bowling Center – Huntington MD
Saturday – April 20th
- 11:00am – Earth Day Celebration @ Summerseat Farm – Mechanicsville MD
- ———— WildGood Acoustic & Unfinished Business –
- 12:00pm – Bands, Bites & Brews – Dennis Point Marina – Drayden MD
- ———— The California Ramblers, The Dark Hollow Bluegrass Band
- 12:00pm – The Copper Pennies – The TIKI Bar – Solomons MD
- 2:00pm – Cherith Yuly – Corteau Vineyards – Mechanicsville MD
- 2:00pm – Mike Mead – JaneMark Winery & Vineyard – Brandywine MD
- 2:00pm – Mike Heuer – Perigeaux Vineyards & Winery – Saint Leonard MD
- 2:00pm – One Foot in the Groove – POL Winery – Leonardtown MD
- 2:00pm – Billy Breslin – Robin Hill Farm & Vineyards – Brandywine MD
- 3:00pm – JParis – The Boathouse @ Anchored Inn – Deale MD
- 4:00pm – Chris Dean – Port Tobacco Marina – Port Tobacco MD
- 4:00pm – HydraFX – The TIKI Bar – Solomons MD
- 5:00pm – Doc Lohn – Anthony’s Bar & Grill – Dunkirk MD
- 5:00pm – Trio Caliente – Concert Series @ The Wharf – Leonardtown MD
- 5:00pm – Dust on the Bottle – Running Hare Winery – Prince Frederick MD
- 6:00pm – David Murphy – Southern Trail Distillery – Mechanicsville MD
- 6:00pm – Pete Best – Happy Harbor Restaurant – Deale MD
- 6:00pm – The Crayfish Band – The Potomac Gardens – Coltons Point MD
- 6:00pm – Troll Tribe – Wheel House Beer Garden – North Beach MD
- 6:00pm – Loose Change – Dockside Restaurant & Sports Bar – Deale MD
- 7:00pm – Local Artist Showcase – The Last Drop – Hollywood MD
- ———— Squid Inc, Last Known Yeti, The Runaway Guns, OTHO –
- 7:00pm – SMCM Jazz Band – SMC Arts Center – Saint Marys City MD
- 7:00pm – Moose Jaw – Neptune’s Seafood Pub – North Beach MD
- 7:00pm – Hyland Brothers – 1936 Bar & Grill – Chesapeake Beach MD
- 7:00pm – Girl Crush – Dockside Tiki Bar – Colonial Beach VA
- 8:00pm – 1 Nite Stand Band – Martini’s Lounge – White Plains MD
- 8:00pm – Cabana Catz – The Tavern – Saint Leonard MD
- 8:00pm – Sundown – O’Gannigan’s Irish Pub – Prince Frederick MD
- 8:00pm – The Amish Outlaws – The TIKI Bar – Solomons MD
- 8:00pm – Social – Moose Lodge #495 – Mechanicsville MD
- 8:00pm – Karma – Toots Bar – Hollywood MD
- 9:00pm – FireKite – Apehangers Bar & Grill – Bel Alton MD
Sunday – April 21st
- 12:00pm – Taste of Southern Maryland – Patriot Park – La Plata MD
- ———— Vannesa, RJ & Matt, Chillhaven, Cover Your 6
- 1:00pm – Hyland Brothers – Running Hare Winery – Prince Frederick MD
- 1:30pm – Waters Edge Band – Port Tobacco Marina – Port Tobacco MD
- 2:00pm – Mike Mead – Port of Leonardtown Winery – Leonardtown MD
- 2:00pm – The Reagan Years – The TIKI Bar – Solomons MD
- 2:00pm – Nightcap – Corteau Vineyard – Mechanicsville MD
- 3:00pm – John Luskey – Happy Harbor Restaurant – Deale MD
- 3:00pm – Ryan Forrester – Dockside Restaurant & Sports Bar – Deale MD
- 3:00pm – Chesapeake Sons – The Boathouse @ Anchored Inn – Deale MD
- 3:00pm – Red Jam – Toots Bar – Hollywood MD
- 3:00pm – Funkzilla Unplugged- The Pier – Solomons MD
- 3:00pm – Greg Barrick – Scuttlebutt Restaurant – Cobb Island MD
- 4:00pm – Girl Crush – Farm Brew Live – Manassas VA
Monday – April 22nd
- 6:30pm – Open Improv Comedy Jam – The Last Drop – Hollywood MD
- 7:00pm – Open Mic w/Will Benthal – Toots Bar – Hollywood MD
Tuesday – April 23rd
- 5:00pm – Catey Peters – Heritage 485 – Prince Frederick MD
- 6:00pm – Greg Barrick – The Tavern – Saint Leonard MD
- 6:30pm – Open Mic w/Mike Trujillo – Last Drop – Hollywood MD
Wednesday – April 24th
- 5:00pm – John Luskey – The Boathouse @ Anchored Inn – Deale MD MD
- 7:00pm – Karaoke w/Pete Schaecher Jr. – Toots Bar – Hollywood MD
- 7:00pm – Open Mic w/Steve Nelson – The Tavern – Saint Leonard MD