SOUTHERN MARYLAND — Whether you’re looking for family-friendly activities, live music, or a unique way to celebrate the season, Southern Maryland has something for everyone this week. From paint parties and history walks to Valentine’s markets and trivia nights, there’s plenty to explore in Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s counties.
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CALVERT COUNTY
Family Paint Party on January 31 (6:30 to 8 pm), located at O’Gannigans Irish Pub, 98 Solomons Island Rd, Prince Frederick, MD – “Mountain Views” canvas painting (instructor led). All participants will receive a 16″ x 20″ blank canvas, 3 brushes (small for fine details, medium and large for more coverage), 5 primary paint colors (black, white, blue, red, and yellow) and all other necessary painting supplies. You may take away, add, or choose your own colors. Just make it your own and take it home with you. O’Gannigans is a family friendly venue. Therefore, all ages are welcome. Price does not include food or beverages which may be purchased separately through the venue. Please come early for great happy hour pricing. Tickets may be cancelled up to 8 hours prior to event start. Please read cancellation policy prior to ticket purchase. Please use coupon code donna-robinson-heresto25 for an additional 25% off ticket purchase. Any questions or inquiries, please email sippidydoodah@yahoo.com. Tickets required.
Valentine Makers Market on February 1 (9 am to 2 pm), located at Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center, 13470 Dowell Road, Solomons, MD – he Valentine Maker’s Market is THE place to find thoughtful and handmade gifts for all the sweeties in your life. There is always a fabulous variety of options, including small batch chocolates, jewelry, leather goods, pottery, clothing, and so much more! You will find INDOOR & OUTDOOR vendors offering a wide selection of homemade, handmade or homegrown products, and every is made with LOVE! Snow/rain date: Saturday, February 8, 2025. FOOD TRUCK: I Love Munchies. Admission to the market area is free. Reservations are not needed, just come! Pet friendly for well-behaved pets on a leash.
History and Archaeology Walk ‘n’ Talk: Life Along the Patuxent on February 1 (11 am), located at Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum, 10515 Mackall Rd, Saint Leonard, MD – For the past 9,000 years, people from different backgrounds have called JPPM home in one form or another. From the Native Americans to the English settlers, people have sculpted the land along the picturesque Patuxent River to fit their needs. Come take a leisurely hour and a half walk along the beautiful river shore, as we explore a recreated Native American village and move along to a 17th century tobacco plantation. Walks begin at the Visitor Center at 11 a.m. No registration required. This free program is generously supported by the Friends of JPPM.
History and Archaeology Walk ‘n’ Talk: Dig Into the Story on February 1 (1 pm), located at Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum, 10515 Mackall Rd, Saint Leonard, MD – How are we able to interpret the history of the different people that have called JPPM home for the past 9,000 years? The Park is home to numerous sites ranging from Native American, Colonial, to tenant farmers and others. Join in an hour and a half strolling conversation on how we know what we know from the past and how we are able to tell their stories. Walks begin at the Visitor Center at 1 p.m. No registration required. This free program is generously supported by the Friends of JPPM.
Gallery Reception: Head In The Clouds on February 1 (1 to 4 pm), located at Artworks @ 7th, 8905 Chesapeake Ave, North Beach, MD – Stop by the first Saturday of every month for a gallery opening reception and meet the artists!
Pop-in with Poppie on February 1 (1:30 pm to 2:30 pm), located at Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Road S, Solomons, MD – Make your Saturday afternoon memorable by coming to visit with our very own Pop Star “Poppie,” our Virginia Opossum. You can join the Poppie paparazzi in the museum lobby with one of our educational interpreters, learn all kinds of fun possum facts, and visit our Museum Store for possum fan gear. Since the welfare of our animals is our primary concern, Poppie’s ability to visit with her adoring public may occasionally be subject to change on short notice.
Music Bingo on February 1 (4 to 6 pm), located at Mully’s Brewery, 141 Schooner Ln, Ste 15, Prince Frederick, MD – Join us for MUSIC BINGO! Listen to some of your favorite songs and see if you can be the first one to call out BINGO!
Beyond the Displays: Artifact Stories on February 2 (1:30 pm to 2:30 pm), located at Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Road S, Solomons, MD – Discover the history behind the emblem from a paddle wheel boat, the tools found in the blacksmith shop, and the Gov. R. M. McLane name board. Hear captivating stories about WWII’s impact on the Solomons community and uncover hidden pictures within the museum murals. It’s a unique opportunity to delve into local history and see these artifacts in a new light. Included with museum admission.
CMM Summer Camp Registration Opens on February 3 (10 am), located at Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Road S, Solomons, MD – CMM Summer Camp registration opens on Monday, February 3! Links to register online will go live at 10 a.m.!
Teddy Bear Valentine’s Tea Party on February 4 (11 am to 1 pm), located at Butterflies & Wishes Tea & Sweets, 3819 Harbor Rd, Chesapeake Beach, MD – Reserve a spot with your precious little bear. Come dressed in your Valentine’s attire for a beary fine time! Call for reservations and details 443-646-6392.
Family Paint Party on February 4 (6 to 7:30 pm), located at Hook & Vine Kitchen & Bar, 4114 7th St, North Beach, MD – Your hostess will guide you to make this project. You may take away, add, or change the colors. Just make it your own and take it home with you. All participants receive a 16″ x 20″ canvas, 5 primary paint colors, 3 brushes (small for fine details, medium and large for more coverage), and all other necessary painting supplies. Cost does not include food or beverages which are available through the venue for an additional cost. There are a variety of food and beverage items, and daily specials. Tickets may be cancelled up to 8 hours prior to event start. Please read cancellation policy prior to ticket purchase. Please use coupon code donna-robinson-heresto25 for an additional 25% off ticket price. Tickets required.
Mully’s Team Trivia: Cult Classic Movies on February 5 (6 to 7:30 pm), located at Mully’s Brewery, 141 Schooner Ln, Ste 15, Prince Frederick, MD – The first Wednesday of every month we’ll have a themed trivia night, and this month we’re really testing that movie knowledge! Thanks to our AWESOME regular Steph, we’ve got some Cult Classic Movie questions for you. Comedies, quotes, villains, and horror…how much do you know?
Sea Squirts: Food Chain on February 6 (10:15 am and 11:15 am), located at Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Road S, Solomons, MD – Children 18 months to 3 years, with an adult, are invited to discover the museum together through music, stories, and special activities. Join us for story time and a craft, available while supplies last. Sessions are 25-40 minutes. Cost is free with museum admission. Sign up at the Admissions Desk when you arrive.
For more Calvert County events, visit the Calvert County Maryland website.
CHARLES COUNTY
“Chicken & Biscuits” Performance taking place until February 2 (Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at various times), located at Port Tobacco Players, 508 Charles St, La Plata, MD – Can rivaling sisters Baneatta and Beverly bury their father without killing each other? This proves difficult when Beverly shows up to the chapel with her “blessings” on display. Meanwhile, Baneatta’s son brings his neurotic Jewish boyfriend along, knowing Baneatta disapproves, an Beverly’s nosy daughter keeps asking questions no one wants to answer. Baneatta’s pastor husband tried to mediate the family drama, but when a shocking family secret reveals itself at the pulpit, the two sisters are faced with a truth that could either heal or break them. *Brief drug use by a minor & some adult language.* Tickets Required.
Seven-Up+ taking place until February 9 (Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays 11 am to 4 pm), located at Mattawoman Creek Art Center, 5565 Upham Pl, Marbury, MD – Experience the creativity and imagination of Charles County Public High School students in the 2024-2025 exhibition. The thought-provoking works are sure to inspire and captivate.
Lovers & Friends Date Night Paint Night on January 31 (6 to 9 pm), located at Paint N’ Sip, 11110 Mall Circle, Waldorf, MD – Time for some adult fun. Come do a couples paint activity where you all can hang out, vibe and create another loving memory together! Tickets required.
Friday Night Fish Fry on January 31 (6 to 9 pm), located at Copper Compass Craft Distilling Co.,4317 Charles Crossing Dr, White Plains, MD – A classic Fish Fry featuring fried fish, hush puppies, corn on the cob halves, and coleslaw. Enjoy the evening with rum punch and lemon drop specials. Tickets required.
Comedy Night at Graces – SKIBA on January 31 (7 pm), located at Graces Event Center, 4045 Renner Rd, Waldorf, MD – Graces Event Center and BRENCORE Entertainment Presents “Comedy Night at Graces Event Center” featuring SKIBA and Stiletto. Come and get your laugh on at Graces as we kickoff Comedy Night. Bring your friends and family and enjoy a delicous buffet, great drinks and the hilarious Comedy show. Tickets required.
DIY Rhinestone Shirt on February 1 (11 am to 3 pm), located at Dream BIG Boutique and Business Center, 106 St Marys Ave, La Plata, MD – Come and join us at @dreambigbbc Dream BIG Boutique and Business Center and create your own beautiful rhinestone shirt. You will have all the supplies and instruction to create a shirt that will sparkle and shine for sure! We will be posting your designs options so STAY TUNED! You will be able to drop in the day of the event but space an supplies will be limited. Tickets required.
Southern Maryland Business Network After Hours on February 6 (5 pm), located at Green Turtle Laplata, 6 St Marys Ave, La Plata, MD – Join us after work for a casual evening of networking together. Order on your own (BYOM – Bring Your Own Money). Bring your spouse. Not a member yet? Join us anyway! This gathering is open to all.
For more Charles County events, visit the Charles County Maryland website.
ST. MARY’S COUNTY
Family Roller Skate every Sunday (2 pm to 5 pm), located at Leonard Hall Recreation Center, 23150 Leonard Hall Dr, 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.
Winter Viking Axe League taking place every Thursday until March 20 (6:30 pm to 9 pm), located at Action Lounge and Billiards, 25470 Point Lookout RD Unit F Leonardtown MD – Grab your partners in crime because it time to hatchet out your plans for the ultimate ace throwing showdown! Introducing our Winter Axe Throwing League, where the stakes are high, but the aim is higher. Teams of 4 required. $15 per person.
Youth D&D at Swords and Spoons taking place every Saturday (10 am to 1 pm), located at Swords and Spoons, 22599 MacArthur Blvd, Suite 126, California, MD – Join us for youth D&D! Ages 8 and up! Just bring your dice. All levels of play welcome. Just $5 drop in.
Pokemon Play! League taking place every Sunday (12 to 4 pm), located at Swords and Spoons, 22599 MacArthur Blvd, Suite 126, California, MD – Join us for causal play from 12-2. Then stick around Pokemon League from 2-4. All levels of players welcome. Play is $5 per person.
Homeschool Days at Swords and Spoons taking place every Tuesday (12 to 4 pm), located at Swords and Spoons, 22599 MacArthur Blvd, Suite 126, California, MD – Join us for half off on table rentals for homeschool families. Enjoy our game library of over 200 games. We also can lead games of Pokemon, DnD and much more with advanced notice. $2.50 to $5 price per tables.
Monthly Party on January 31 (6 am to 6 pm), located at The Pet Lodge, 43450 St Andrews Church Rd, Leonardtown, MD – The tennis ball drops at noon, so don’t be late! Dogs must be signed in for daycare, boarding, grooming, or training with appropriate shots- give us a call for more details! As always, new clients may come and enjoy a free day of daycare!
USCT Interpretive Center Black History Month Open House on February 1 (10 am to 2 pm), located at U.S. Colored Troops Interpretive Center, 21675 S. Coral Dr, Lexington Manor Passive Park, Lexington Park, MD – Come see the U.S. Colored Troops (USCT) Medal of Honor recipient exhibits at the USCT Interpretive Center in the Lexington Manor Passive Park during a free open house for all ages in honor of Black History Month. Free, Donations Accepted.
Grand Opening Small Bakery on February 1 (10 am to 5 pm), located at Shepherd’s Old Field Market, 22725 Duke St, Leonardtown, MD – We have begun taking “Pre Orders” for Valentine’s Day and they are selling out fast. We will try to have a few available at the market the week of 2/10. Don’t forget to follow for updates on dates and more. See you all at the Market!
Drayden African American Schoolhouse Black History Month Open House on February 1 (11 am to 2 pm), located at 18287 Cherryfield Rd, Drayden, MD – Come visit Drayden African American Schoolhouse to explore the profound and significant contributions of African Americans in St. Mary’s County this February, in honor of Black History Month.
Beyblade Battle Event on February 1 (3 to 5 pm), located at located at Swords and Spoons, 22599 MacArthur Blvd, Suite 126, California, MD – Let it rip! Bring your Beyblade and challenge foes in the arena. Spin your way to victory! We’re hosting an epic Beyblade battle right here at Swords & Spoons, and hope to see you! Tickets required.
Mind > Blown Speaker Series: New Discoveries from St. Mary’s Fort on February 2 (2 to 4 pm), located at Pier450, 48342 Wynne Rd, Ridge, MD – A 6-part speaker series covering topics both informative and fascinating — from the recent discovery of the St. Mary’s Fort where the first settlers arrived in Maryland to the Chesapeake Bay’s storied history of prohibition-era rum running. From insights on how to use AI in everyday life (it’s inevitable!) to an ecological introduction to the Bay. Make it to one, two or all six — the package includes however many you can attend plus a reception after each with light snacks, a cocktail and time with the speaker.
SOMD Gunpla Builders on February 2 (4 to 6 pm), located at Swords and Spoons, 22599 MacArthur Blvd, Suite 126, California, MD – SOMD Gunpla Builders first meeting at Swords and Spoons!
USCT Interpretive Center Black History Month Open House on February 5 (10 am to 2 pm), located at U.S. Colored Troops Interpretive Center, 21675 S. Coral Dr, Lexington Manor Passive Park, Lexington Park, MD – Come see the U.S. Colored Troops (USCT) Medal of Honor recipient exhibits at the USCT Interpretive Center in the Lexington Manor Passive Park during a free open house for all ages in honor of Black History Month. Free, Donations Accepted.
For more St. Mary’s County events, check out the Visit St. Mary’s MD website.
SOUTHERN MARYLAND LIVE MUSIC SCHEDULE BROUGHT TO YOU BY LYNN’S MUSIC LISTINGS
Friday – January 31st
5:00pm – Nightcap – Greene Turtle Sports Bar – California MD
5:00pm – Doc Lohn – Greene Turtle Sports Bar – La Plata MD
5:00pm – John Luskey – The Farmhouse Grambils – Grambils MD
5:00pm – One Foot in the Groove – Mully’s Brewery – Prince Frederick MD
5:30pm – David Norris – Coast 2 Coast Seafood Bar – Solomons MD
5:30pm – Run Catch Rain – Dockside Restaurant & Bar – Colonial Beach VA
6:00pm – Jayce Gallagher – Dockside Restaurant & Sports Bar – Deale MD
6:00pm – Funkzilla – Wheel House Beer Garden – North Beach MD
7:00pm – Chris Turner – O’Gannigan’s Irish Pub – Prince Frederick MD
8:00pm – Copper Pennies – Toots Bar – Hollywood MD
8:00pm – Hot Ice – Phil’s Place – Hughesville MD
8:30pm – Goah Way – The Tavern – Saint Leonard MD
8:30pm – Barrick & Myles – Action Lounge & Billiards – Leonardtown MD
9:00pm – Jack Allen – Betty Russell’s Store & Bar – Valley Lee MD
Saturday – February 1st
2:00pm – Monkey Business – Port of Leonardtown Winery – Leonardtown MD
5:30pm – Joey Tippett & Savannah – Blue Fish Pub – Solomons MD
6:00pm – Levi Stephens – Wheel House Beer Garden – North Beach MD
6:00pm – Greg Barrick – Dockside Restaurant & Sports Bar – Deale MD
7:00pm – Taboo – Dockside Restaurant & Tiki Bar – Colonial Beach VA
7:00pm – Open Mic – Social Coffeehouse – Leonardtown MD
8:00pm – Sister Midnight – O’Gannigan’s Irish Pub – Prince Frederick MD
8:00pm – Bangrz Only – Ollie’s Bar & Grill – La Plata MD
8:00pm – Radio Roots – Toots Bar – Holywood MD
9:00pm – Billy Breslin – Betty Russell’s Store & Bar – Valley Lee MD
9:00pm – Smoke Signals – Apehangers Bar & Grill – Bel Alton MD
Sunday – February 2nd
2:00pm – Shane Graham – Port of Leonardtown Winery – Leonardtown MD
2:00pm – Steve Potter Band – Apehangers Bar & Grill – Bel Alton MD
3:00pm – Jack Allen & Mike Trujillo – Toots Bar – Hollywood MD
Monday – February 3rd
7:00pm – Open Mic w/ Will Benthal – Toots Bar – Hollywood MD
Tuesday – February 4th
6:30pm – Open Mic w/Mike Trujillo – The Last Drop – Hollywood MD
Wednesday – February 5th
6:00pm – Ryan Forrester – Brick Wood Fired Bistro – Prince Frederick MD
7:00pm – Open Mic w/Steve Nelson – The Tavern – Saint Leonard MD
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call around + see which church’s are offering a ride to the Maryland March for Life. Of course the right to life movement hasn’t packed- up + gone home despite the constitution amendment.