SOUTHERN MARYLAND — Summer is heating up across Southern Maryland, and this week’s calendar is packed with can’t miss events. From Sharkfest at the Calvert Marine Museum and classic car cruises in La Plata to Broadway musicals, Toots Bar’s Ultimate Rock Weekend and Historic Sotterley’s popular Second Saturday Family Night, there’s something happening every day across Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s counties.
Whether you’re planning date night, a family outing or a weekend adventure, you’ll find live music, waterfront concerts, outdoor movies, glass blowing, makers markets, festivals and more throughout Southern Maryland.
Grab your weekend pass now for the Cruel Summer Tattoo Festival and experience three days of tattoos, live music and entertainment. See the full lineup and schedule at CruelSummerTattooFestival.com.
Looking for even more? Visit The BayNet Events Calendar for additional happenings and to add your event to be featured across Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s counties.
THINGS TO DO IN CALVERT COUNTY
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Prince Frederick Dash In Armory Square Dash Community Day on July 10 (9 a.m.–noon), at Dash In, 465 N. Solomons Island Road, Prince Frederick, Md. — Grand opening celebration donating $19,000 total to local community organizations. Features the “First Cut” ceremony, complimentary food tastings, free car washes and live entertainment. Free Admission.
North Beach First Fridays on July 10 (6–9 p.m.), at North Beach, North Beach, Md. — Monthly street festival with live DJ music, classic cars, food trucks, beer and wine vendors, pop-up shops and free beach access. Free Admission.
JPPM Explorers on July 10 (10–11 a.m.), at Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum, 10515 Mackall Road, Saint Leonard, Md. — Free Pre-K storytime program exploring nature and history through story, hands-on activities and crafts. Ages 3–5. Free Admission.
Sharkfest on July 11 (10 a.m.–4 p.m.), at Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Road, Solomons, Md. — Annual shark-themed event featuring live sharks indoors in the Harms Gallery, shark-themed crafts and interactive education stations. Tickets Required.
Witches of Southern Maryland on July 11 (4 p.m.), at Mully’s Brewery, 141 Schooner Lane, Suite 15, Prince Frederick, Md. — Spooky Solomons Historical Ghost Tours hosts a discussion on the history and folklore of witches in Southern Maryland. Free Admission.
Soft Opening for The Space on July 11 (9 a.m.–noon), at The Space, 2192 Solomon’s Island Road South, Suite 4, Prince Frederick, Md. — Free 30-minute fitness classes including Peach Squad, military calisthenics and step, plus vendors and a live DJ. Free Admission.
Sea Glass & Beach Crafts Makers Market on July 11 (9 a.m.–2 p.m.), at Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center, 13470 Dowell Road, Solomons, Md. — More than 60 vendors offering handmade, homemade and homegrown goods with an emphasis on sea glass and coastal art. Free Admission.
Hot Dog Grilling Demo Fundraiser on July 15 (10 a.m.–3 p.m.), at all Sneade’s Ace Home Center locations — Grilling fundraiser with proceeds supporting low-income families in Calvert and St. Mary’s County public schools. Free Admission.
Trivia Night on July 15 (6:30–8:30 p.m.), at 1936 Bar & Grill, Rod ‘N’ Reel Resort, 4165 Mears Avenue, Chesapeake Beach, Md. — Grab your team, enjoy great food and drinks, and compete for prizes and bragging rights. Free Admission.
Little Minnows: Messy Day on July 16 (10:15 and 11:15 a.m. sessions), at Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Road, Solomons, Md. — Preschool program for ages 3–5 featuring story time and a take-away craft. Free Admission.
For more Calvert County events, visit the Calvert County Maryland website.
THINGS TO DO IN CHARLES COUNTY
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Tuesdays with Morrie opens July 10 (8 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays through July 25), at Hard Bargain Players at the Indian Head Blackbox, Indian Head, Md. — Jeffrey Hatcher and Mitch Albom’s play about a journalist reconnecting with his dying former professor. Tickets Required.
Legally Blonde: The Musical opens July 10 (runs through Aug. 2), at Port Tobacco Players, 508 Charles St., La Plata, Md. — Musical adaptation of the hit film and Broadway show. Tickets Required.
Free Food, Diapers and Clothing Distribution on July 11 (11 a.m.–2 p.m.), at LifeStyles Waldorf Distribution Center, 3410 Leonardtown Road, Waldorf, Md. — Fresh produce, nonperishable food, clothing, diapers and wipes offered on a first-come basis. Free Admission.
A 250th Celebration: Living History on July 11 (1– 4 p.m.), at Rich Hill Farm Road, Bel Alton, Md. — Meet four of the 14 children of Dr. Gustavus Brown all portrayed by the Port Tobacco Players in authentic period costumes. Come hear their stories, get your picture taken with them and obtain their autographs! Free Admission.
JCPenney Kids Zone: Make a Bug or Safari Animal Magnet on July 11 (11 a.m.–noon), at JCPenney, St. Charles Towne Center, 11340 Mall Circle, Waldorf, Md. — Free craft activity for kids featuring foam pieces, googly eyes and a magnet, plus an ID badge, lanyard and collector’s pin. Parents receive an extra 10% off coupon. Free Admission.
Cows, Cars, and Classics on July 11 (5 p.m.), at Chick-fil-A La Plata, 107 Drury Drive, La Plata, Md. — Car club meet-up featuring classic and custom cars, photo opportunities with featured vehicles and samples of new menu items. Free Admission.
Sunset Cinema: Christmas in July featuring “Elf” on July 11 (gates open 7 p.m., movie at sundown), at Shops at Waldorf Center, 2952 Festival Way, Waldorf, Md. — Free outdoor movie night hosted by the 100 Black Men of Southern Maryland, with face painting, crafts and holiday treats. Free Admission.
Rise of the Vette All Cars, Trucks and Bikes Show on July 11 (9 a.m.–4 p.m.), at Blue Crabs Stadium, 11765 St. Linus Drive, Waldorf, Md. — Car, truck and motorcycle show with costumed character meet-and-greets for kids of all ages. Free Admission.
Mallows Bay Fishing and Paddling Outing on July 11 (10 a.m.–4 p.m.), at 1440 Wilson Landing Road, Nanjemoy, Md. — Jug fishing and kayak paddling with a guided kayak tour of the Ghost Fleet of World War I ships. Free Admission.
Music in the Park: Mount Aventine Open House on July 12 (11 a.m.–2 p.m.), at Mount Aventine, Chapman State Park, 3452 Ferry Place, Indian Head, Md. — Banjoist Byron Thomas shares the origins of the banjo in the African American community through traditional songs and spirituals. Free Admission.
For more Charles County events, visit the Charles County Maryland website.
THINGS TO DO IN ST. MARY’S COUNTY
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River Concert Series: Going Baroque on July 10 (7 p.m.), at Townhouse Green, 47645 College Drive, St. Mary’s City, Md. — The Chesapeake Orchestra’s summer concert series continues at St. Mary’s College of Maryland. Free Admission.
Fun Friday: Park and Recreation Month on July 10 (11 a.m.–2 p.m.), at Leonard Hall Recreation Center Lawn, 23145 Leonard Hall Drive, Leonardtown, Md. — Free games and activities for all ages, raffle prizes and shaved ice on-site. Free Admission.
Pottery Throwing 101 on July 10 (10 a.m.–noon), at Northern Senior Activity Center, 29655 Charlotte Hall Road, Charlotte Hall, Md. — Pottery group leader Pam King provides instruction on the potter’s wheel to create a custom pot or spoon rest. Tickets Required.
Happy Hour at Barefoot Farms with Hydra FX on July 10 (6–9 p.m.), at Barefoot Farms, 21851 Oakley Road, Avenue, Md. — Live music from Hydra FX, food from Barkin’ Dogs, drinks from Sippin’ Dirty, plus pony rides and a petting zoo. Tickets Required.
The Color & Light Art Show at the Fenwick Inn on July 10–11 (11 a.m. and 10 a.m.), at The Fenwick Inn, 41685 Fenwick Street, Leonardtown, Md. — Two-day member art show featuring original artwork, live artist demonstrations and community art activities. Free Admission.
The SpongeBob Musical opens July 10 (runs through Aug. 2), at Newtowne Players, Lexington Park, Md. — Musical adaptation based on the Nickelodeon animated series. Tickets Required.
Toots Ultimate Rock Weekend on July 10–12 (doors 5 p.m.), at Toots Bar, 23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood, Md. — Three nights of rock featuring Doc Marten and the Flannels, No Green JellyBeenz and Joey Tippet and the Highway Ramblers. Tickets Required.
Mystery Theater with the Fowl Players: “Dangerous Toys” on July 11, at The Potomac Gardens, Coltons Point, Md. — Interactive dinner theater mystery production from the Fowl Players of Perryville. Tickets Required.
JCPenney Kids Zone: Make a Bug or Safari Animal Magnet on July 11 (11 a.m.–noon), at JCPenney, Wildewood Center, 23415 Three Notch Road, Suite 2016, California, Md. — Free craft activity for kids featuring foam pieces, googly eyes and a magnet, plus an ID badge, lanyard and collector’s pin. Parents receive an extra 10% off coupon. Free Admission.
Helping Backyard Birds on July 11 (10 a.m.–noon), at Piney Point Lighthouse Museum, 44720 Lighthouse Road, Piney Point, Md. — Create a pinecone bird feeder while learning about native birds. Free Admission.
Sotterley Second Saturday Family Night on July 11 (5–9 p.m., live music 6–8 p.m.), at Historic Sotterley, 44300 Sotterley Lane, Hollywood, Md. — Food from Bailey’s Food Truck, a farmer’s market, farm games and wagon rides. Tickets Required.
Glass Blowing DIY with McFadden Art Glass on July 12 (11:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.), at Port of Leonardtown Winery, 23190 Newtowne Neck Road, Leonardtown, Md. — Guided glass-blowing experience with project options including a vase, stemless wine glass or pumpkin. Tickets Required.
UMD MATRIX Lab Industry Open House on July 15 (community portion starts 3 p.m.), at USMSM SMART Building, 44219 Airport Road, California, Md. — Panel discussions, fireside chats and networking opportunities connecting Southern Maryland businesses with STEM industry leaders. Free Admission.
Thirsty Thursday Block Party on July 16 (4–7 p.m.), at Avid Hotel California, 23449 By the Mill Way, California, Md. — Live music by Wyld Stallyns, Inc., wood-fired pizza and adoptable dogs from So MD Animal Rescue. Free Admission.
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 – July 10th
1:00pm – Mike Mead & Eric Wolf – Caribbean Pool Bar – Ocean City MD
5:00pm – Joseph Norris – Morris Point Restaurant – Abell MD
5:00pm – Shaun Gomban – Greene Turtle Sports Bar – La Plata MD
5:00pm – Brooke Foster – Mully’s Brewery – Prince Frederick MD
5:00pm – First Friday – Skipper’s Pier – Deale MD
5:30pm – California Bob – JaneMark Winery & Vineyard – Brandywine MD
5:30pm – Ryan Webster – Running Hare Winery – Prince Frederick MD
6:00pm – Joey Tippett & Highway Ramblers – Bluefish Pub – Solomons MD
6:00pm – South Creek – Toots Bar – Hollywood MD
6:00pm – Monkey Business – Seabreeze Tiki Bar – Mechanicsville MD
6:00pm – Justin Allen – The Local – Hollywood MD
6:00pm – Billy Breslin – Trifecta Restaurant – Solomons MD
6:00pm – Ryan Forrester – Dockside Restaurant & Sports Bar – Deale MD
6:00pm – Funkzilla Trio – Wheel House Beer Garden – Deale MD
6:00pm – BallyHoo! / The Harbor Boys – The TIKI Bar – Solomons MD
6:00pm – Myles Deep Duo – Stoney’s Clarkes Landing – Hollywood MD
6:00pm – HydraFX – Barefoot Farms – Avenue MD
7:00pm – SVV Duo – Pirate’s Cove Dock Bar – Galesville MD
7:00pm – River Concert Series – SMC Townhouse Green – St. Mary’s City MD
7:00pm – Midnight Sunsets – Town Hall Concert Series – La Plata MD
8:00pm – Hat Trick Band – Action Billiards & Lounge – Leonardtown MD
8:00pm – Doc Marten & The Flannels – Toots Bar – Hollywood MD
9:00pm – Southern Echoes – Anderson ‘s Bar – Clements MD
Saturday – July 11th
12:00pm – Boogie Blues Explosion – The Bargain Barn – Hughesville MD
12:30pm – Justin Moyar – Running Hare Winery – Prince Frederick MD
1:00pm – Shaun Gomban – Xella Winery & Vineyard – Mechanicsville MD
2:00pm – Elisa VanDevander Cancer Benefit – The Gazebo – Solomons MD
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2:00pm – Alan Prather – Port of Leonardtown Winery – Leonardtown MD
2:00pm – Hyland Brothers – Ketch 22 Restaurant – North Beach MD
2:00pm – Kama Linden – Corteau Vineyards – Mechanicsville MD
3:00pm – Alex Lee – Pirate’s Cove Dock Bar – Galesville MD
3:00pm – Ideal World – Bluefish Pub – Solomons MD
4:00pm – Monkey Business – Port Tobacco Restaurant – Port Tobacco MD
5:00pm – Joseph Norris – Morris Point Restaurant – Abell MD
5:30pm – Dust on the Bottle – Running Hare Winery – Prince Frederick MD
6:00pm – Dead Flowers – Wheel House Beer Garden – Deale MD
6:00pm – Winston – Toots Bar – Hollywood MD
6:00pm – Doc Lohn – Breton Bay Country Club- Leonardtown MD
6:00pm – SouthBound 4 – Seabreeze Tiki Bar – Mechanicsville MD
6:00pm – John Luskey – Dockside Restaurant & Sports Bar – Deale MD
6:00pm – Copper Pennies – Southern Trail Distillery – Mechanicsville MD
6:30pm – Frank “Elvis” Raines – Pirate’s Cove Dock Bar – Galesville MD
6:30pm – Monkey Business – Bugeye Grill – Solomons MD
6:30pm – Southern Echoes – Bluefish Pub – Solomons MD
7:00pm – Byron Ciotter – The Brass Tap – California MD
7:00pm – Funkzilla Unplugged – Atomic Seafood Bar – Lusby MD
7:00pm – Chris Dean – Helen’s Cafe – Leonardtown MD
7:00pm – Here’s To The Night – The TIKI Bar – Solomons MD
8:00pm – Hat Trick Band – Cryer’s Back Road Inn – Leonardtown MD
8:00pm – No Green Jelly Beenz – Toots Bar – Hollywood MD
8:30pm – Framing The Tin Man – Twisted Bar & Grill – Hollywood MD
8:30pm – Absinthe – Ollie’s Bar & Grill – La Plata MD
9:00pm – Tommy McGee Band – Huntt’s Tavern – Pomfret MD
9:00pm – HydraFX – Apehangers Bar & Grill – Bel Alton
Sunday – July 12th
2:00pm – Carla Simpson – Running Hare Winery – Prince Frederick M1
2:00pm – Noel Duke & Friends – Seabreeze Tiki Bar – Mechanicsville MD
2:00pm – Neverland Band – Port of Leonardtown Winery – Leonardtown MD
2:00pm – Michael Ferro & Friends – Wharf 38 – Deale MD
2:00pm – Nicky Stacy – Pirate’s Cove Dock Bar – Galesville MD
2:00pm – Hyland Brothers – Skippers Pier – Deale MD
2:00pm – Mark & da Sharks – The TIKI Bar – Solomons MD
2:00pm – Shaun Gomban – Fitzies Restaurant & Pub – Leonardtown MD
2:00pm – Nowhere Men (Beatles tribute) – Rod ‘N’ Reel – Ches.Beach MD
2:00pm – Joey Tippett & the Highway Ramblers – Toots Bar – Hollywood MD
2:00pm – Jerry Wimmer Trio w/Chris Dean – Dockside – Colonial Beach VA
3:00pm – Jason Bishop – Dockside Restaurant & Sports Bar – Deale MD
3:00pm – Shane Graham – The Pier – Solomons MD
3:00pm – John Luskey – Stoney’s Clarkes Landing – Hollywood MD
3:00pm – Water’s Edge Band – Apehangers Bar & Grill – Bel Alton MD
3:00pm – Whiskey Brothers – Happy Harbor Restaurant – Deale MD
3:00pm – Jack McNutt – Olde Town Pub – Leonardtown MD
3:00pm – Greg Barrick – The Scuttlebutt – Cobb Island MD
4:00pm – Monkey Business – Port Tobacco Restaurant – Port Tobacco MD
5:30pm – Funkzilla Unplugged – Bugeye Grill – Solomons MD
6:00pm – Billy Breslin – Pirate’s Cove Dock Bar – Galesville MD
Monday – July 13th
1:00pm – Dance Hall Ghosts – Toots Bar – Hollywood MD
Tuesday – July 14th
6:00pm – Greg Barrick – Apehangers Bar & Grill – Bel Alton MD
6:30pm – Mike Mead – The Tavern – Saint Leonard MD
7:00pm – Open Mic w/Derek Norris – Twisted Bar & Grill – Hollywood MD
Wednesday – July 15th
12:00pm – Hump Day Band – Cryer’s Back Road Inn – Leonardtown MD
5:00pm – Doc Lohn – The Boathouse @ Anchored Inn – Deale MD
5:00pm – Madisun Bailey – Ketch 22 Restaurant – North Beach MD
6:00pm – Hyland Brothers – Brick Wood Fired Bistro – Prince Frederick MD
7:00pm – Open Mic w/Steve Nelson – The Tavern – Saint Leonard MD
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