SOUTHERN MARYLAND — From fireworks and sails to comedy and concerts, Southern Maryland is alive with events this week. Families can head to the Calvert Marine Museum for hands-on toy boat building or catch PyroJam’s international fireworks lighting up the sky at Jefferson Patterson Park. History comes alive aboard the Maryland Dove in St. Mary’s City with historic sails. And you can always count on The Remedy in Waldorf for good food—this weekend they bring R&B, soul, funk, and jazz to Waldorf’s finest dive bar.
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THINGS TO DO IN CALVERT COUNTY
Pirate’s Cove Make & Take: Under The Big Top on Aug. 22 (2 to 4 p.m.), located at Imaginarium Indoor Playspace, 13360 HG Trueman Road, Solomons, MD – Kids can enjoy sensory play, crafts, snacks, and open play access all day. Ticket required.
Campout in the Vineyard on Aug. 22 (5 p.m. to midnight), located at Running Hare Vineyard, 150 Adelina Rd, Prince Frederick, MD – Enjoy wine, craft beer, and live music around the fire, with family- and pet-friendly camping under the stars. Hosted in partnership with Southern Maryland Biergarten. Ticket required.
Toy Boat Building on Aug. 23 (1 to 4 p.m.), located at Corbin Nature Pavilion, Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Road South, Solomons, MD – Children ages 5 and older can build wooden toy boats with the Patuxent Small Craft Guild; space and materials are limited. Ticket required.
PyroJam 2025 on Aug. 23 (3 to 10:30 p.m.), located at Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum, 10515 Mackall Road, Saint Leonard, MD – A full-day festival featuring food trucks, live music, and an international fireworks competition. Ticket required.
LIVE BOXING: Southern MD Smoke 17 on Aug. 23 (3 p.m., doors open 2 p.m.), located at Knowledge Boxing Center, 2400 Solomons Island Road South, Prince Frederick, MD – Enjoy an afternoon of more than 14 action-packed bouts presented by the Knowledge Boxing Center and sanctioned by the South Atlantic Association of USA Boxing. Ticket required.
Live Music at The Dock: Mike Mallick on Aug. 23 (6 p.m.), located at The Dock at Rod ‘N’ Reel Resort, 4160 Mears Avenue, Chesapeake Beach, MD – Enjoy an evening of live music, food, and waterfront views at The Dock, Rod ‘N’ Reel Resort’s seasonal restaurant. Free admission.
Family Clay Dates: Cosmic Looms on Aug. 24 (11 a.m. to 1 p.m.), located at Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center, 13470 Dowell Road, Solomons, MD – Families can learn clay techniques together and create colorful outdoor projects to be kiln-fired. Ticket required.
Color Theory and Watercolor on Aug. 25 (1 to 3 p.m.), located at Kocen Arts Center, 22 Duke Street, Prince Frederick, MD – Learn to mix colors, create a color wheel, and explore tint, tone, and shade in this foundational watercolor class for ages 13 to adult. Ticket required.
Understanding Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security Rules & Changes on Aug. 27 (6:30 p.m.), located at Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick, MD – Learn about retirement and benefits planning in a session led by Perneita Farrar, M.Ed., J.D., offered both in person and virtually. Free admission.
Little Minnows: Marsh Detective on Aug. 28 (10:15 and 11:15 a.m.), located at Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Road South, Solomons, MD – Preschoolers ages 3 to 5 can enjoy story time, crafts, and themed learning activities with an accompanying adult. Free admission.
For more Calvert County events, visit the Calvert County Maryland website.
THINGS TO DO IN CHARLES COUNTY
La Plata Summer Concert Series: Bobby McKey’s Dueling Pianos on Aug.22 (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.
Friday Night Party at The Remedy with All Funked Up Experience on Aug. 22 (doors open 8 p.m.), located at The Remedy, 3090 Old Washington Road, Waldorf, MD – Kick off the weekend at Waldorf’s finest dive bar with a high-energy night of live funk and soul. Alongside the music, guests can enjoy good food, cold drinks, and the laid-back atmosphere that makes The Remedy a local favorite.
2nd Annual Charles County Crime Solvers Car Show on Aug. 23 (9 a.m.), located at Regency Furniture Stadium, 11765 St. Linus Drive, Waldorf, MD – Enjoy a day of classic cars, muscle cars, lifted trucks, and custom rides, with food, music, and family fun. Proceeds benefit Charles County Crime Solvers’ mission to help keep the community safe. Free admission for spectators
Community Paint N’ Sip with WPGC 95.5 on Aug. 23 (12 to 2 p.m.), located at Paint N Sip, St. Charles Mall, 11110 Mall Circle, Waldorf, MD – Spend the afternoon with The Good Morning Show from WPGC 95.5 during a community paint party at Paint N Sip inside St. Charles Mall. Ticket required.
Back 2 School Scrimmage on Aug. 23 (3 to 9 p.m.), located at Charles County Fairgrounds and Event Center, 8440 Fairground Road, La Plata, MD – The 301 Derby Dames host a roller derby fundraiser featuring junior and adult scrimmages, food, fundraisers, and family fun. Ticket required.
6th Annual Youth Shark Tank & Family Fun Festival on August 23 (12 to 4 pm), located at The Shops at Waldorf Center, 2952 Festival Way, Waldorf, MD – Enjoy a full day of family fun featuring lawn games, moon bounces, a petting zoo, corn hole competition, face painting, food trucks, live music, and a youth entrepreneur market. Watch young business minds pitch for a $1,000 grant in the Shark Tank Kidpreneur Competition. Free admission; youth vendor registration is $25 (no refunds).
Southern Maryland House of Nerf: Water War on Aug. 23 (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.), located at Charles County Fairgrounds and Event Center, 8440 Fairground Road, La Plata, MD – Cool off in a day-long water battle with Super Soakers, swim gear, and family fun for all ages. Ticket required.
The Bad Guys 2: Sensory Friendly Screening on Aug. 23 (12 p.m.), located at AMC St. Charles Town Ctr 9, 11115 Mall Circle, Waldorf, MD – A special sensory-friendly showing designed for all ages, featuring lower sound and brighter lights for a comfortable movie experience. Standard AMC ticket pricing; discounts available.
Assault Wrestling Alliance: Day of Anger on Aug. 23 (7 p.m., doors open 6 p.m.), located at Unique Sports Academy, 109 Post Office Road, Waldorf, MD – The Assault Wrestling Alliance returns to Waldorf for an action-packed night of professional wrestling. Ticket required.
Chesapeake Choral Arts Society Auditions on Aug. 25 (6 p.m.) and Sept. 8 (6 p.m.), located at Peace Lutheran Church, 401 Smallwood Drive, Waldorf, MD – Singers are invited to audition for the Chesapeake Choral Arts Society’s 2025-2026 season. Free admission.
Baby Masquerade on Aug. 26 (10 to 11 a.m.), located at La Plata Branch Library, 2 Garrett Avenue, La Plata, MD – Babies and toddlers up to age 3 and their caregivers can enjoy music, crafts, and social play in a fun masquerade theme. Free admission.
For more Charles County events, visit the Charles County Maryland website.
THINGS TO DO IN ST. MARY’S COUNTY
Day of Unity and Healing: Legacy to Unity on Aug. 23 (10 a.m.), located at Historic Sotterley, 44300 Sotterley Lane, Hollywood, MD – This descendant-led event features a bell-ringing ceremony, tours, music, exhibits, and community programs focused on history, healing, and unity. Free admission.
Throwback Party on Aug. 23 (8 p.m.), located at Social Coffeehouse, 41655 Fenwick Street, Leonardtown, MD – Dance the night away to DJ All-In at a Y2K-themed party with music, fashion, and fun. Free admission.
Archery Workshop on Aug. 23 (10 a.m. to 12 p.m.), located at 18751 Hogaboom Lane, St. Mary’s City, MD – Learn the fundamentals of archery in this hands-on family workshop that blends fun, skill-building, and historical insights. All equipment is provided, and no prior experience is needed. Ticket required.
Dance Battle Stadium on Aug. 23 (5:30 p.m.), located at Swords & Spoons, California, MD – An evening of fantasy, food, and fun for all ages featuring bellydancers and other themed performances with a monster and elemental twist. Guests can enjoy entertainment, dining, and the chance to sign up for performances of their own. Tickets required.
Warfighter Advance Third Annual Gala on Aug. 23 (6 p.m.), located at Olde Breton Inn, 21890 Society Hill Road, Leonardtown, MD – The Denim & Diamonds Gala features dinner, auctions, and veteran stories to support Warfighter Advance’s programs for military members and first responders. Ticket required.
Stand Up Comedy Night on Aug. 23 (8:30 p.m.), located at Taphouse 1637, 23418 Three Notch Road, California, MD – Headliner Tommy Sinbazo (Magooby’s Joke House, 98Rock) takes the stage, joined by special guest host Howard G (HBO’s The Wire, BET’s Kiss My Bumper) and comedian Liz King. $10 tickets.
Maryland Dove Sail on Aug. 23 (10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 to 3 p.m.), located at Historic St. Mary’s City, 47418 Old State House Road, St. Mary’s City, MD – Step aboard the Maryland Dove and experience a two-hour sail on this historic tall ship replica. Guests will enjoy views of the St. Mary’s River while learning about 17th-century seafaring. Ticket required.
Family Roller Skate Aug. 24 (2 pm to 5 pm), located at Leonard Hall Recreation Center, 23150 Leonard Hall Drive, Leonardtown, MD – The indoor arena provides the perfect space for users of all abilities to join in the fun with music and fun! Entrance fee can be paid in advance online.
Riley Hunt Book Signing at Fenwick Street Books on Aug. 24 (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.), located at Fenwick Street Used Books & Music, 41665 Fenwick St., Leonardtown, MD – Meet Riley Hunt, the pen name of Trish Beninato, Maryland native and author of fantasy, sci-fi, and paranormal stories featuring fierce heroines and a touch of romance. Free admission.
Summer Dance Party on Aug. 26 (1 p.m.), located at Northern Senior Activity Center, 29655 Charlotte Hall Road, Charlotte Hall, MD – Celebrate summer with an afternoon of dancing, light refreshments, and door prizes. Ticket required.
SOUTHERN MARYLAND LIVE MUSIC SCHEDULE BROUGHT TO YOU BY LYNN’S MUSIC LISTINGS
Friday – August 22nd
5:00pm – Bily Breslin – Greene Turtle Sports Bar – California MD
5:00pm – One Foot in the Groove – Mully’s Brewery – Prince Frederick MD
5:00pm – Jack Allen – The Slice House – Leonardtown MD
5:30pm – Greg Barrick & Justin Myles – Running Hare – Pr. Frederick MD
5:30pm – GrooveSpan Trio – Robin Hill Farm & Vineyards – Brandywine MD
6:00pm – David Norris & Stu – Coast 2 Coast Seafood Bar – Solomons MD
6:00pm – Doc Lohn – The Local – Hollywood MD
6:00pm – Ryan Keith Band – Wheel House Beer Garden – North Beach MD
6:00pm – Wesley Spangler – Seabreeze Tiki Bar – Mechanicsville MD
6:00pm – Ryan Webster – Stoney’s Clarkes Landing – Hollywood MD
6:00pm – Richard Hayward – Dockside Restaurant & Sports Bar – Deale MD
6:00pm – Unfinished Business – Breton Bay Country Club – Leoanrdtown MD
6:00pm – Eclipse (Journey tribute) – The TIKI Bar – Solomons MD
6:30pm – The Prophessor – Bugeye Grill – Solomons MD
6:30pm – Audra Keeler & Johnny Brown – The Ruddy Duck – Solomons MD
7:00pm – Country Music Night – Bluefish Pub – Solomons MD
———– Dalton Dailey, Brock Burton, Will Finley-Smith
7:00pm – Rob Benton – The Potomac Gardens – Coltons Point MD
7:00pm – Monkey Business – Swan Point Country Club – Swan Point MD
7:00pm – Bobby McKey’s Dueling Pianos – Town Hall Series – La Plata MD
7:00pm – Sean P – The Taphouse 1637 – California MD
8:00pm – Dagenhart – Toot’s Bar – Hollywood MD
8:30pm – Jack Allen – Brudergarten Beer Garden – Leonardtown MD
Saturday – August 23rd
12:00pm – RoachFest – Twisted Bar & Grill – Hollywood MD
————- Omen/Skye, For Fear Itself, Saint Diablo, Space Lumberjacks,
————- RoachZilla, Coast is Clear, Nights Edge, Ammonite, ZFL,
————- Deadbeat Holiday, MOLLDYER, Path To Exile, Stone Brew,
————- Changing Scene, Intentinally Blank, Red Skies Dawning,
————- Divided, Assembly 6 & Crystal Leon –
12:00pm – Marianne Styles – Two Lions Vineyards – Upper Marlboro MD
12:30pm – Ryan Webster – Running Hare Vineyard – Prince Frederick MD
1:00pm – Krys Baker & Griffin Mullen – Xella Winery- Laurel Grove MD
2:00pm – Mike Mead – Courteau Vineyards – Mechanicsville MD
2:00pm – Monkey Business – Port of Leonardtown Winery – Leonardtown MD
2:00pm – High Energy Group – Robin Hill Farm & Vineyard – Brandywine MD
3:00pm – Kevin Lee – The Boathouse @ Anchored Inn – Deale MD
4:00pm – Ferro & Friends – Happy Harbor Restaurant – Deale MD
5:00pm – Joseph Norris – Morris Point Restaurant – Abell MD
5:30pm – Nightcap – Running Hare Vineyard – Prince Frederick MD
6:00am – Byron Ciotter – The Local – Hollywood MD
6:00pm – Stacy Brooks – Coast 2 Coast Seafood Bar – Solomons MD
6:00pm – Hyland Brothers – Dockside Restaurant & Sports Bar – Deale MD
6:00pm – Funkzilla Trio – Wheel House Beer Garden – North Beach MD
6:00pm – Johnny Seaton & Bad Behavior – Blue Fish Pub – Solomons MD
6:00pm – Bily Breslin – Southern Trail Distillery – Mechanicsville MD
3:00pm – Dillon Bodiford – Stoney’s Clarkes Landing – Hollywood MD
6:00pm – Unsung – Seabreeze Tiki Bar – Mechanicsville MD
6:30pm – Audra Keeler & Johnny Brown – Bugeye Grill – Solomons MD
7:00pm – Griffin Mullen – Pax River Ale House – Lexington Park MD
7:00pm – The Prophessor – The Brass Tap – California MD
8:00pm – The Queers – The Rex Theatre – Leonardtown MD
8:00pm – Hit or Miss – Red Eye’s Dock Bar – Grasonville MD
8:00pm – Unfinished Business – Buckets Bar & Grill – Lusby MD
8:00pm – Dakota Moss – Olde Town Pub – Leonardtown MD
8:00pm – Lunatic Fringe – Toots Bar – Hollywood MD
8:00pm – Midnight Sunsets – The Tavern – Saint Leonard MD
8:00pm – Bumpin’ Uglies / Squid Inc – The TIKI Bar – Solomons MD
8:30pm – Comedy Night – The Taphouse 1637 – California MD
9:00pm – James Cornett – Russell’s Stote & Bar – Valley lee MD
9:00pm – Steve Potter Band – Huntt’s Tavern – Pomfret MD
9:00pm – Smoke Signals – Apehangers Bar & Grill – Bel Alton MD
Sunday – August 24th
11:00pm – Greg Barrick – Dockside Tiki Bar – Colonial Beach VA
11:00am – SOMD Jazz Trio Jonah Orevillo – Pier 450 – Ridge MD
1:00pm – Elena Barrett – Running Hare Vineyard – Prince Frederick MD
2:00pm – Hyland Brothers – Wharf 38 – Deale MD
2:00pm – Unfinished Business – POL Winery – Leonardtown MD
2:00pm – Drivetrain – Seabreeze Tiki Bar – Mechanicsville MD
2:00pm – Ryan Webster – Robin Hill Farm & Vineyard – Brandywine MD
2:00pm – Bily Breslin – Pirates Cove Dock Bar – Galesville MD
3:00pm – Rock Creek Revival – Wheel House Beeer Garden – North Beach MD
3:00pm – Bradley Turner – Dockside Restaurant & Sports Bar – Deale MD
3:00pm – Richard Hayward – Stoney’s Clarkes Landing – Hollywood MD
3:00pm – 3 of a Kind – The Boathouse @ Anchored Inn – Deale MD
3:00pm – Hate The Toy – Toots Bar – Hollywood MD
3:00pm – John Luskey – Happy Harbor Restaurant – Deale MD
3:00pm – Ryan Forrester – The Pier – Solomons MD
4:00pm – Nightcap – NOVA Live @ Innovation Park – Mannassas VA
5:30pm – Funkzilla Unplugged – Bugeye Grill – Solomons MD
Monday – August 25th
7:00pm – Open Mic w/ Will Benthal – Toots Bar – Hollywood MD
Tuesday – August 26th
9:00am – Bradley Turner – The Boathouse @ Anchored Inn – Deale MD
6:30pm – Open Mic w/Mike Trujillo – Twisted Bar & Grill – Hollywood MD
Wednesday – August 27th
5:00pm – The Hollow Truths – The Boathouse @ Anchored Inn – Deale MD
6:00pm – Nightcap – The Pier – Solomons MD
7:00pm – Open Mic w/Steve Nelson – The Tavern – Saint Leonard MD
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