SOUTHERN MARYLAND — From big-name concerts to community festivals, this week in Southern Maryland is packed with music, art, wellness, and family fun. Country superstar Sam Hunt headlines the Calvert Marine Museum’s waterside stage on Saturday, while Children’s Day at St. Clement’s Island Museum invites families to enjoy free games, crafts, and waterfront activities. Health takes center stage in Charles County with the Health & Wellness Expo in Indian Head, where Align Wellness will offer free sports physicals for student-athletes. Whether you’re chasing live music, exploring local history, or checking a back-to-school to-do off your list, there’s something for everyone across the region.
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THINGS TO DO IN CALVERT COUNTY
Solomons Dragon Boat Festival Weekend on Aug. 15–16, located in Solomons, MD – Kick off the celebration Friday at 6 p.m. with the Dotting of the Eye Ceremony at Our Lady Star of the Sea School, a tradition to awaken the dragon boats before race day. On Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., enjoy races on the Patuxent River, kids’ activities, vendor village, face painting, live entertainment, and an awards ceremony along the Solomons waterfront near the Calvert Marine Museum. Free admission.
SAM HUNT and opener Austin Williams, Perform Live! on Aug. 16 (5:30 p.m.), located at CMM’s Motto Mortgage Preferred and RE/MAX One Waterside Pavilion, Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Road S, Solomons, MD – Country music superstar Sam Hunt takes the stage with support from viral sensation Austin Williams in an electrifying evening of chart-topping hits. Ticket required.
Bay Adventures on Aug. 16 (11 a.m. to 1 p.m.), located at Walton Beach Park, 1108 Walnut Avenue, North Beach, MD – Join a hands-on exploration at Walton’s Beach Nature Preserve. Search for fossils, use a seine net to find aquatic creatures, and help return a stranded horseshoe crab to the Bay. Participants should bring water, sunscreen, old clothes, and water shoes. No on-site parking; use the public lot by the library or 7th St. & Bay and walk to the preserve. Free or low-cost.
DMV Music Festival 2025 on Aug. 16 (noon to 8 p.m.), located at Calvert County Fairgrounds, 140 Calvert Fair Drive, Prince Frederick, MD – Catch live performances by Project 360 Band, Major League Band, Rappa & 32 What? Band, Obsession Band, and New Impressionz Band, with sounds by DJ Widebody and hosted by OT Kanye. Tickets start at $25.
Humane Society Adoption Event on Aug. 16 (11 a.m.), located at Calvert Cliffs State Park, 10540 H.G. Trueman Road, Lusby, MD – Meet adoptable dogs from the Humane Society of Calvert County and enjoy a day of hiking and scenic views in the great outdoors. Free admission.
Movie on the Beach: Barbie on Aug. 16 (dusk), located at North Beach, MD – Bring your blankets and beach chairs for a sunset screening of Barbie by the bay. Free admission.
Live Music at The Dock: Elena Barrett on Aug. 17 (2 p.m.), located at The Dock at Rod ‘N’ Reel Resort, 4160 Mears Ave, Chesapeake Beach, MD – Enjoy an afternoon of live music, scenic views, and great food at this waterfront destination. Free admission.
Tween Night – End of Summer Board Game Bash on Aug. 19 (6:30 to 7:30 p.m.), located at Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach, MD – Tweens ages 8 to 12 are invited to play board games, enjoy snacks, and celebrate summer with laughter and friendly competition. Free admission.
Bookmobile at Broomes Island Community Center on Aug. 20 (4:30 to 5:30 p.m.), located at Broomes Island Community Center & Playground, Broomes Island, MD – Visit the Calvert Library Bookmobile to browse books, sign up for a library card, print, and more at this monthly community stop. Free admission.
Firefighter Appreciation Cruise on Aug. 21 (3:45 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.), departing from Solomons Island, 14443 Solomons Island Rd, Solomons, MD – Set sail on a tiki-themed evening cruise dedicated to honoring the bravery and service of our local firefighters. Enjoy island-style music, tropical drinks, and good company as you help say “mahalo” to the heroes who keep our communities safe. Ticket required.
For more Calvert County events, visit the Calvert County Maryland website.
THINGS TO DO IN CHARLES COUNTY
La Plata Summer Concert Series: Midnight Sunsets on Aug. 15 (7 p.m.), located at La Plata Town Hall Lawn, 305 Queen Anne Street, La Plata, MD – Bring a blanket and enjoy an evening of live music from Midnight Sunsets. Free admission.
Mr. K Comedy & Friends on Aug. 15 (8 p.m.), located at Graces Event Center, 4045 Renner Road, Waldorf, MD – Enjoy a night of laughter featuring national headliner Timmy Hall, comedian James Lawson, and host The Gwynn Factor, with raffles and giveaways throughout the evening. $25 advance / $30 at the door.
Lowe’s Kids Workshop: Pet Station on Aug. 16 (10 a.m. to 1 p.m.), located at Lowe’s Home Improvement, 2525 Crain Highway, La Plata, MD – Kids can build a fun wooden pet station in this hands-on workshop held on the third Saturday of each month. Free admission; registration required.
Health & Wellness Expo on Aug. 16 (9 a.m. to 1 p.m.), located at Velocity Center, 4465 Indian Head Highway, Indian Head, MD – Discover community health resources, screenings, and wellness programs. Align Wellness will also be on site offering free sports physicals for student-athletes. Free admission.
Music in the Park: Old School R&B on Aug. 16 (noon to 8 p.m., showtime 2 p.m.), located at American Legion Post 170 Past Commanders, 4345 Livingston Road, Indian Head, MD – Enjoy an all-ages afternoon of live R&B featuring Unit Band, The Intruders, The Legendary Blue Notes feat. Sugar Bear, and The Temptations Revue ft. Paul Williams Jr., with music by DJ Ultramix. Free parking, gates open at 12 p.m., and guests are encouraged to bring tents, lawn chairs, and fans. $50 advance / $60 at the gate.
End of Summer Educational Staff Appreciation Night on Aug. 16 (2 p.m.), located at Apehangers Bar & Grill, 9100 Crain Highway, Bel Alton, MD – Celebrate the new school year with $5 flatbreads and $5 crushes for all educational staff. Show your school ID to enjoy the specials and join in the back-to-school fun. Free admission.
AMC Screen Unseen: August 18 on Aug. 18 (7 p.m.), located at AMC St. Charles Town Ctr 9, 11115 Mall Circle, Waldorf, MD – Experience a never-before-seen film at a discounted price, with the twist that the title will be revealed only at showtime. This special screening features an R-rated movie and offers guests the thrill of surprise along with AMC Signature Recliners and reserved seating. Tickets required.
Kids’ Summer Show: Interactive Dance Expo on Aug. 19 (10 a.m.), located at La Plata Town Hall Lawn, 305 Queen Anne Street, La Plata, MD – Presented by Phoenix International School of the Arts, this interactive show gets kids moving and dancing in a fun, high-energy environment. Free admission.
Squishmallow Bingo on Aug. 19 (2 to 3 p.m.), located at Potomac Branch Library, 3225 Ruth B. Swann Drive, Indian Head, MD – Join the fun with Squishmallow crafts and bingo games for a chance to win adorable Squishmallow-themed prizes. Tickets are distributed one hour before the event begins. Free admission; ticket required.
Kids’ Summer Show: Mobile STEAAM Drones & Dance Party on Aug. 21 (10 a.m.), located at La Plata Town Hall Lawn, 305 Queen Anne Street, La Plata, MD – Celebrate the final summer show with Mobile STEAAM’s drone demos followed by a lively closing dance party. Free admission.
For more Charles County events, visit the Charles County Maryland website.
THINGS TO DO IN ST. MARY’S COUNTY
Loffler’s Open Mic Day on Aug. 15 (12:30 p.m.), located at Loffler Senior Activity Center, 21905 Chancellors Run Road, Great Mills, MD – Take the stage and share your talents during this fun afternoon of performances; advance registration is required. Free admission.
Live Music & Happy Hour at Barefoot Farms on Aug. 15 (5 to 8 p.m.), located at Barefoot Farms, 21851 Oakley Road, Avenue, MD – Enjoy a family-friendly evening with live music, food from K’s Lunchbox, and a bring-your-own-beverage setup under the summer sky. Free admission.
Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew on Aug. 15-16 (7:30 p.m., lawn opens 7 p.m.), located at Historic St. Mary’s City, 18751 Hogaboom Lane, St. Mary’s City, MD – Enjoy a sunset performance of Shakespeare’s lively comedy presented by The Newtowne Players on the State House Lawn. Bring chairs, blankets, snacks, and drinks for an evening of quick-paced humor and sharp wit. $15-$20.
Children’s Day at St. Clement’s Island Museum on Aug. 16 (11 a.m.), located at St. Clement’s Island Museum, 38370 Point Breeze Road, Coltons Point, MD – Enjoy a day of free family fun with games, crafts, music, local exhibitors, and museum access on the waterfront lawn. Free admission.
Lowe’s Kids Workshop: Pet Station on Aug. 16 (10 a.m. to 1 p.m.), located at Lowe’s Home Improvement, 45075 Worth Avenue, California, MD – Enjoy a free, in-store building experience for kids with this month’s “Pet Station” project. Free admission; registration required.
Southern Maryland Film Festival on Aug. 16 (12 to 10:15 p.m.), located at R/C Lexington Exchange Movies 12, 44800 Oak Crest Drive, California, MD – Four themed film blocks with Q&A sessions featuring local filmmakers from Charles, Calvert, and St. Mary’s counties. $11 per block.
Tarot Readings with The Fox on Aug. 16 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.), located at Fenwick Street Books, 41665 Fenwick St., Leonardtown, MD – Experience an intuitive tarot session blending deep connection to nature with traditional practice, offering clarity and reflection for all walks of life. Free admission.
Jazz Brunch on Aug. 17 (11 a.m. to 2 p.m.), located at Pier450, 48342 Wynne Road, Ridge, MD – Enjoy a relaxing Sunday by the water with live jazz from Sarah Greely & Friends, performing classics from the Great American Songbook. No cover charge.
Just Us 2 Luncheon on Aug. 19 (doors open 11:30 a.m., lunch 12 p.m., performance 12:30 p.m.), located at Garvey Senior Activity Center, 23630 Hayden Farm Ln, Leonardtown, MD – Enjoy a lively afternoon with Pat Nutter and Chris Tenney performing bluegrass, classic country, gospel, and original music. Lunch is by donation for ages 60+ and $7 for under 60. Advance registration required.
Movie Madness on Aug. 21 (5 p.m.), located at Garvey Senior Activity Center, 23630 Hayden Farm Lane, Leonardtown, MD – Enjoy Karate Kid: Legends (PG-13) with the option to purchase snacks, drinks, and popcorn or bring your own; advance registration is required. Free admission.
SOUTHERN MARYLAND LIVE MUSIC SCHEDULE BROUGHT TO YOU BY LYNN’S MUSIC LISTINGS
Friday – August 15th
5:00pm – Joseph Norris – Morris Point Restaurant – Abell MD
5:00pm – Billy Breslin – Greene Turtle Sports Bar – La Plata MD
5:30pm – Audra & Johnny – Wilderness Run Winery – Spotsylvania VA
5:30pm – Eddie Anderson – Robin Hill Farm & Vineyards – Brandywine MD
5:30pm – Mike Mead – Bugeye Grill – Solomons MD
6:00pm – David Norris & Stu – Coast 2 Coast Seafood Bar – Solomons MD
6:00pm – Monkey Business – Stoney’s Clarkes Landing – Hollywood MD
6:00pm – Andrew Taylor – The Local – Hollywood MD
6:00pm – Fat Whiskey – Happy Harbor Restaurant – Deale MD
6:00pm – O’Mc Pub Band – Mully’s Brewery – Prince Frederick MD
6:00pm – 3 of a Kind – Wheel House Beer Garden – North Beach MD
6:00pm – Turning The Tide – The TIKI Bar – Solomons MD
6:00pm – Sam Grow – Running Hare Winery – Prince Frederick MD
6:00pm – Kevin Lee – Dockside Restaurant & Sports Bar – Deale MD
6:00pm – John Luskey & Friends – Dockside Tiki Bar – Colonial Beach VA
6:00pm – University Material – Kellam’s Field – Chesapeake Beach MD
6:00pm – Chris Dean – PTR Waterfront – Port Tobacco MD
6:00pm – Chesapeake Sons – The Potomac Gardens – Coltons Point MD
6:30pm – Richard Wagner & Rosemarie Stanek – Ruddy Duck – Solomons MD
7:00pm – Midnight Sunsets – Town Hall Concert Series – La Plata MD
8:00pm – Superglide – Toots Bar – Hollywood MD
Saturday – August 16th
12:00pm – Mark Tatum – Two Lions Vineyards – Upper Marlboro MD
12:30pm – Justin Singleton – Running Hare Winery – Prince Frederick MD
2:00pm – John Luskey – Robin Hill Farm & Vineyard – Brandywine MD
2:00pm – Hyland Brothers – Ketch 22 Restaurant – North Beach MD
2:00pm – Shari Flowers – Courteau Vineyards – Mechanicsville MD
2:00pm – Josh Airhart – Port of Leonardtown Winery – Leonardtown MD
3:00pm – Squid Inc – Del Ray Pizzeria – Alexandria VA
3:00pm – Girl Crush – The Boathouse @ Anchored Inn – Deale MD
3:00pm – Steel Drums Band – Coast 2 Coast Seafood Bar – Solomons MD
4:00pm – Swing Shift – PTR Waterfront – Port Tobacco MD
5:00pm – Joseph Norris – Morris Point Restaurant – Abell MD
5:30pm – Bradley Turner – Running Hare Winery – Prince Frederick MD
6:00pm – Hyland Brothers – Happy Harbor Restaurant – Deale MD
6:00pm – Mike Ferro – Stoney’s Clarkes Landing – Hollywood MD
6:00pm – Loose Change – Dockside Restaurant & Sports Bar – Deale MD
6:00pm – Chris Dean – The Local – Hollywood MD
6:00pm – Steal The Sky – The TIKI Bar – Solomons MD
6:00pm – Basement Snakes – Wheel House Beer Garden – North Beach MD
6:00pm – Vertigo Red – Blue Fish Pub – Solomons MD
6:00pm – Mike Mead – Seabreeze Tiki Bar – Mechanicsville MD
6:00pm – Sister Midnight – Traders Seafood Pub – Chesapeake Beach MD
6:00pm – Nightcap – Southern Trail Distillery – Mechanicsville MD
6:30pm – Monkey Business – Bugeye Grill – Solomons MD
7:00pm – Billy Bresin – Wildwood Community Center – California MD
7:00pm – Twist of Fate – Cryer’s Back Road Inn – Leonardtown MD
7:00pm – Sam Hunt – Calvert Marine Museum – Solomons MD
7:00pm – Joe Parsons – Pax River Ale House – Lexington Park MD
7:00pm – Gypsy Sol – The Brass Tap – California MD
7:00pm – Bryce’s Birthday Bash – The Tavern – Sant Leonard MD
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8:00pm – SouthBound 4 – Toots Bar – Hollywood MD
8:00pm – The Cover Up – The Taphouse 1637 – California MD
8:00pm – Midnight Sunsets – Buckets Bar & Grill – Lusby MD
8:30pm – South Creek – Twisted Bar & Grill – Hollywood MD
Sunday – August 17th
1:00pm – Shane Graham & Julia Baddour – Running Hare – Pr. Frederick MD
2:00pm – Chesapeake Sons – Wharf 38 – Deale MD
2:00pm – Hyland Brothers – Traders Seafood Pub – Chesapeake Beach MD
2:00pm – California Bob – Port of Leonardtown Winery – Leonardtown MD
2:00pm – Vicki Roberts Band – Robin Hill Vineyard – Brandywine MD
2:00pm – Monkey Business – Apehangers Bar & Grill – Bel Alton MD
2:00pm – Stars in Bars – Seabreeze Tiki Bar – Mechanicsville MD
3:00pm – Billy Breslin – Coast 2 Coast Seafood Bar – Solomons MD
3:00pm – Mac Heat – The Boathouse @ Anchored Inn – Deale MD
3:00pm – Morgan Tripp Band – The TIKI Bar – Solomons MD
3:00pm – Mixed Business – Wheel House Beer Garden – North Beach MD
3:00pm – Joey Tippett Band – The Potomac Gardens – Coltons Point MD
3:00pm – Jack Allen – Toots Bar – Hollywood MD
3:00pm – Chris Dean – The Pier – Solomons MD
3:00pm – Audra & Johnny – Dockside Restaurant & Sports Bar – Deale MD
3:00pm – Justin Myles – Stoney’s Clarkes Landing – Hollywood MD
4:00pm – Levi Stephens – Happy Harbor Restaurant – Deale MD
5:30pm – John Luskey – Bugeye Grill – Solomons MD
Monday – August 18th
7:00pm – Open Mic w/ Will Benthal – Toots Bar – Hollywood MD
Tuesday – August 19th
5:00pm – Mike Mead – Heritage 485 – Prince Frederick MD
6:00pm – Wes Ryce – Apehangers Bar & Grill – Bel Alton MD
6:30pm – Open Mic w/Mike Trujillo – Twisted Bar & Grill – Hollywood MD
Wednesday – August 20th
5:00pm – Pete Best – The Boathouse @ Anchored Inn – Deale MD
6:00pm – Billy Breslin – The Pier – Solomons MD
7:00pm – Open Mic w/Steve Nelson – The Tavern – Saint Leonard MD
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