SOUTHERN MARYLAND — The weekend is here, and Southern Maryland is ready to make the most of it. Live bands take over Toot’s Bar in Hollywood, country star Warren Zeiders lights up the waterfront at Calvert Marine Museum, and the countdown is on to the Cruel Summer Tattoo Arts Festival, which rolls into Waldorf at the end of the week for three days of ink, music and entertainment. Add in a princess-themed father-daughter dance, a steel cage title match and a D&D-fueled beer bash, and there’s something happening nearly every day across Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s counties.
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THINGS TO DO IN CALVERT COUNTY
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Family Fun Friday: Bugs and Blooms on Fri. July 24 (9–11 a.m.), at Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Road, Solomons — little explorers get hands-on with nature in this buggy, blooming morning of discovery.
Pressed Flowers Workshop and Going Green! Cactus and Monstera Plants in Watercolor at Kocen Arts Center, 22 Duke Street, Prince Frederick — press petals into keepsakes Fri. July 24 (10 a.m.–12:30 p.m.), then trade blooms for cacti at the Going Green! watercolor session Sat. July 25 (7–9 p.m.). Tickets required.
Warren Zeiders: Waterside Music Series on Fri. July 24 (7 p.m.), at Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Road, Solomons — the Pennsylvania-born country star has racked up more than 3.6 billion streams and a double-platinum No. 1 hit, and now he’s bringing it all to the waterfront pavilion under the stars. Tickets required.
Finding Nemo Jr. on Fri. July 24 through Sat. July 25, at St. John Vianney Family Life Center, 225 Holy Family Lane, Prince Frederick — Children’s Theatre of Southern Maryland’s youngest stars, ages 8-12, keep swimming through this beloved Disney tale, with performances Friday (7 p.m.) and Saturday (1 p.m., ASL interpretation and sensory accommodations, and 6 p.m.). Tickets required.
Dungeons & Dragons Day on Sat. July 25 (2–7 p.m.), at Mully’s Taproom, 141 Schooner Lane, Prince Frederick — roll for beer at this all-out celebration of Gary Gygax’s birthday, complete with historic combat demonstrations, D&D-themed brews, taproom puzzles and tabletop one-shots for every level of adventurer.
Sensory Friendly Saturday: $2 Summer Family Film — Over the Hedge on Sat. July 25 (10 a.m.), at Flagship Cinemas Calvert Village, 200 W. Dares Beach Road, Prince Frederick — lowered volume, house lights kept on and open captioning make this a comfortable morning at the movies for every family. Tickets required.
Stars, Stripes and Second Chances Dinner and Dance on Sat. July 25 (6 p.m.), at Deale Elks Lodge, 6022 Drum Point Road, Deale — put on your dancing shoes for dinner, raffles and games of chance, all benefiting the Humane Society of Calvert County’s four-legged friends. Tickets required.
Rock the Dock: All-Star Purple Party on Sat. July 25 (7 p.m.), at The Bandshell at Rod ‘N’ Reel Resort, 4165 Mears Avenue, Chesapeake Beach — the waterfront summer concert series throws a purple-themed party to close out the week. Tickets required.
QuarterMania every Sunday (4–7 p.m.), at Lord Calvert Bowling Center, 2275 Solomons Island Road, Huntingtown — 50-cent games make this the cheapest strike in town. Tickets required.
Homeschool Play Date and Homeschool Teen Night at Imaginarium, 13360 HG Trueman Road, Solomons — homeschool families get their own playtime Tue. July 28 (1–3 p.m.), while tweens and teens roll in for pizza, s’mores and cornhole that evening (5:30–7 p.m.). Tickets required.
Summer Camp for Adults! Learn the Pottery Wheel July 27–31 (10 a.m.–1 p.m. daily), at Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center, 13470 Dowell Road, Solomons — grown-ups get their turn at the wheel, throwing cups and bowls in this back-by-popular-demand session. Tickets required.
For more Calvert County events, visit the Calvert County Maryland website.
THINGS TO DO IN CHARLES COUNTY
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Legally Blonde: The Musical on Fri. July 24 through Sun. July 26, at Port Tobacco Players, 508 Charles St., La Plata — Elle Woods proves stereotypes wrong in this bubbly, high-energy musical marking the theater’s 77th season, running through Aug. 2. Tickets required.
Stuffed Animal Sleepover on Fri. July 24 (5–7 p.m.), at Chick-fil-A La Plata, 107 Drury Drive, La Plata — kids tuck their favorite furry friend in for an unforgettable overnight adventure, then return the next morning to hear all about it. Space limited to 50 guests; tickets required.
Steel Band with Special Guest DJ on Fri. July 24 (8 p.m.–2 a.m.), at Martinis Lounge, 10553 Theodore Green Blvd., White Plains — this monthly bash brings island vibes and a surprise DJ to White Plains, hosted by BAM 640. Free admission before 9 p.m.
10 & Tea Friday’s Cycling Chill Ride on Fri. July 24 (9:30 a.m. meet-up, 10 a.m. roll out), at Clarity Coffee House, 4171 Indian Head Highway, Indian Head — no pace, no pressure, just fresh air, sisterhood and a well-earned slice of raspberry coffee cake at the finish line. Free admission.
MrBeast Swarm Jet Kids Workshop on Sat. July 25 (10 a.m.–1 p.m.), at Lowe’s, 2525 Crain Highway, Waldorf — young builders assemble their own foam swarm jet to take home. Registration required.
Thinking of You Light Workshop on Sat. July 25 (11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.), at Waldorf West Library — no tech skills required to build a phone-controlled light that blinks for a loved one, decorated with pressed flowers, seashells and beads. Tickets required.
Glass Wine/Decorative Bottle Painting! on Tue. July 28 (5:30–7 p.m.), at AR Workshop La Plata, 317 Charles St., La Plata —, paint and personalize your own wine bottle or glass in this hands-on studio session. Tickets required.
Public Skate at Capital Clubhouse, 3033 Waldorf Market Place, Waldorf — lace up for open-rink sessions Fri. July 24 (6:20–7:40 p.m.), Sat. July 25 (12:30–2:30 p.m.) and Sun. July 26 (1:50–3:20 p.m.). Tickets required.
Adrenaline Raceway at 3480 Catterton Place, Suite 103, Waldorf — the neighborhood go-kart track is waiting for a need-for-speed fix any day of the week. Tickets required.
Court Programs Drop-In Sessions at Capital Clubhouse, 3033 Waldorf Market Place, Waldorf — soccer, volleyball and basketball drop-in sessions plus clinics and camps for all ages, running throughout the week. Tickets required.
For more Charles County events, visit the Charles County Maryland website.
THINGS TO DO IN ST. MARY’S COUNTY
☀️ See our Summer Concert Guide for Southern Maryland here.
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Nickelodeon’s The SpongeBob Musical on Fri. July 24 through Sun. July 26, at Three Notch Theatre, Newtowne Players, Lexington Park — Bikini Bottom faces down a volcano in this splashy, heart-filled underwater adventure. Tickets required.
Ties and Tiaras Dance on Fri. July 24 (7–9 p.m.), at Wildewood Village Event Center, 23154 Wetstone Lane, California — every little girl gets a crown and gloves for a magical night of dancing with her special guy, benefiting Center for Children. Tickets required.
River Concert Series on Fri. July 24 (season closer), at Townhouse Green, St. Mary’s College of Maryland, 47645 College Drive, St. Mary’s City — bring a blanket and settle in for the Chesapeake Orchestra’s free finale under the stars. Free admission.
Trades at Sotterley Themed Tours Fri. July 24 through Sun. July 26, at Historic Sotterley, 44300 Sotterley Lane, Hollywood — step back into the trades that built the historic Manor House, with tours offered Friday and Saturday at 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 2 p.m., and Sunday at 12:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. Tickets required.
Toot’s Bar Live Music at 23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood — Jasmine Cain takes the stage Sun. July 26 (3 p.m.), and the week wraps with Awake At Last Band, ShallowDeep and Devil in Disguise rocking the house Fri. July 31 (5 p.m. doors).
St. Mary’s Boat Club Regatta on Sat. July 25 (9 a.m.), at Leonardtown Wharf — sailors take to the water for a morning of friendly competition on Breton Bay. Free admission.
Drive-Thru Dinner Fundraiser on Sat. July 25 (noon–4 p.m. or until sold out), at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 27108 Mt. Zion Church Road, Mechanicsville — no cooking required for this hearty pulled pork sandwich dinner, cash only.
MrBeast Swarm Jet Kids Workshop on Sat. July 25 (10 a.m.–1 p.m.), at Lowe’s, 45075 Worth Ave., California — young builders assemble their own foam swarm jet to take home. Registration required.
Bad Parent’s Night at Barefoot Farms on Sat. July 25 (2 p.m.), at Barefoot Farms, 21851 Oakley Road, Avenue — vendors, paintball, axe throwing and a book swap prove there’s nothing bad about this parents’ night out. Tickets required.
SoMD LIVE Variety Concert on Sat. July 25 (4 p.m.), at Historic Sotterley, 44300 Sotterley Lane, Hollywood — local musicians and vendors come together for a bold celebration of arts and community. Tickets required.
MCW Pro Wrestling Presents: Summer Slamboree 2026 on Sun. July 26 (doors 3:30 p.m., bell time 5 p.m.), at Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department, 24801 Three Notch Road, Hollywood — the steel cage comes to Hollywood as the MCW Heavyweight Championship is on the line, with WWE Hall of Famer Hacksaw Jim Duggan on hand for photos and autographs. Tickets required.
Junior Historian Program Mon. July 27 through Thu. July 30 (10 a.m.–1 p.m.), at Piney Point Lighthouse Museum, 44720 Lighthouse Road, Piney Point — young history buffs ages 7-10 dig into archaeology, boat racing and bird box crafting, earning a certificate at the finish line. Registration required.
Seniors Tackle A.I. on Wed. July 29 (5 p.m.), at Garvey Senior Activity Center, 23630 Hayden Farm Lane, Leonardtown — a friendly, no-experience-needed class demystifies artificial intelligence for everyday life. 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 24th
5:00pm – Chris Dean – Greene Turtle Sports Bar – California MD
5:00pm – Jack McNutt – Greene Turtle Sports Bar – La Plata MD
5:30pm – Mike Mead & Eric Wolf – Running Hare – Prince Frederick MD
5:30pm – Frederick Douglas – JaneMark Winery & Vineyard – Brandywine MD
5:30pm – Eddie Anderson – Robin Hill Farm & Vineyards – Brandywine MD
6:00pm – Girl Crush – The Pier House – Cobb Island MD
6:00pm – Stripped – Mully’s Brewery – Prince Frederick MD
6:00pm – Southland – Wheel House Beer Garden – North Beach MD
6:00pm – Bradley Turner – Dockside Restaurant & Sports Bar – Deale MD
6:00pm – Myles Deep Band – Rio Lake Front – Gaithersburg MD
6:00pm – Justin Allen – Stoney’s Clarkes Landing – Hollywood MD
6:00pm – Steal The Sky – The TIKI Bar – Solomons MD
6:00pm – Ricky McNutt – Seabreeze Tiki Bar – Mechanicsville MD
6:30pm – Shaun Gomban – Bluefish Pub – Solomons MD
6:30pm – Richard Hayward – Ruddy Duck Brewery & Grill – Solomons MD
6:30pm – Audra Keeler & Johnny Brown – Bugeye Grill – Lusby MD
7:00pm – Doc Lohn – The Local – Hollywood MD
7:00pm – John Luskey – Harper’s Waterfront – Edgewater MD
7:00pm – Pete Best – Pirates Cove Dock Bar – Galesville MD
7:00pm – Randy Runyon Project – Town Hall Concert Series – La Plata MD
7:00pm – Mitch Kirkpatrick – The Potomac Gardens – Colton’s Point MD
8:00pm – Warren Zeiders – Calvert Marine Museum – Solomons MD
8:00pm – Southbound 4 – Toots Bar – Hollywood MD
8:00pm – Swamp Weasels Cryer’s Back Road Inn – Leonardtown MD
Saturday – July 25th
12:30pm – Shane Graham – Running Hare Winery – Prince Frederick MD
2:00pm – Levi Stephens – Port of Leonardtown Winery – Leonardtown MD
2:00pm – Kiara Vos – Corteau Vineyards – Mechanicsville MD
2:00pm – Pete Baker – Ketch 22 Restaurant – North Beach MD
2:00pm – Susan St George – Perigeaux Vineyards – Saint Leonard MD
2:00pm – Mike Mead – Robin Hill Farm & Vineyards – Brandywine MD
3:00pm – Vicki Roberts Band – Skippers Pier – Deale MD
3:00pm – Kurt Gibbons – Pirates Cove Dock Bar – Galesville MD
4:00pm – SOMD LIVE Variety Concert – Sotterley Plantation – Hollywood MD
——— Slimm Roach, Spaghetti Murphy, Goodbye Curiousity,
——– Deccan Traps, Gashia w/AMFB, Dar Stellabotta & Jeweled Lotus –
5:30pm – Shaun Gomban – Running Hare Winery – Prince Frederick MD
6:00pm – Yessah – Wheel House Beer Garden – North Beach MD
6:00pm – 3AM Tokyo – The TIKI Bar – Solomons MD
6:00pm – Girl Crush – Bluefish Pub – Solomons MD
6:00pm – Bradley Turner – Southern Trail Distillery – Mechanicsville MD
6:00pm – Ryan Emert – Stoney’s Clarkes Landing – Hollywood MD
6:00pm – Kevin Howard Jazz – Corteau Vineyards – Mechanicsville MD
6:00pm – Nightcap – Dockside Restaurant & Sports Bar – Deale MD
6:00pm – Stars In Bars – Seabreeze Tiki Bar – Mechanicsville MD
6:00pm – Never 2 Late – Trader’s Seafood & Ale – Chesapeake Beach MD
6:30pm – Monkey Business – Bugeye Grill – Solomons MD
7:00pm – Tim Ridgell – The Brass Tap – California MD
7:00pm – Eric Irvin Duo – Pirates Cove Dock Bar – Galesville MD
7:00pm – Sister Midnight – Big Owl Tiki Bar – Grasonville MD
7:00pm – Purple Party (Prince tribute) – Rod ‘N’ Reel – Ches.Beach MD
7:00pm – Water’s Edge Band – Cryer’s Back Road Inn – Leonardtown MD
8:00pm – Generations Acoustic Vibe – Olde Town Pub – Leonardtown MD
8:00pm – Joe Cox Band – Toots Bar – Hollywood MD
8:00pm – Taboo – Buckets Bar & Grill – Lusby MD
9:00pm – Myles Deep Band – 219 Restaurant – Alexandria VA
9:00pm – HydraFX – Brick House Bar & Grill – Front Royal VA
9:00pm – Thunderball – Apehangers Bar & Grill – Bel Alton MD
Sunday – July 26th
2:00pm – Unfinished Business – POL Winery – Leonardtown MD
2:00pm – Monkey Business – Apehangers Bar & Grill – Bel Alton MD
2:00pm – Sadia – Robin Hill Farm & Vineyards – Brandywine MD
2:00pm – Elena Barrett – Running Hare Winery – Prince Frederick MD
2:00pm – Just Us – Wharf 38 – Deale MD
2:00pm – Brandon & Thordis – Pirates Cove Dock Bar – Galesville MD
2:00pm – Casey Cotton Piano – Seabreeze Tiki Bar – Mechanicsville MD
3:00pm – Doc Lohn – Dockside Restaurant & Sports Bar – Deale MD
3:00pm – Justin Allen & Keith Grasso – The Pier House – Cobb Island MD
3:00pm – Ryan Webster Duo – Wheel House Beer Garden – North Beach MD
3:00pm – John Luskey – The Scuttlebutt – Cobb Island MD
3:00pm – Bradley Turner – The Pier – Solomons MD
3:00pm – Greg Barrick – Stoney’s Clarkes Landing – Hollywood MD
3:00pm – Jasmine Cain – Toots Bar – Hollywood MD
4:00pm – Levi Stephens – Happy Harbor Restaurant – Deale MD
5:30pm – Funkzilla – Bugeye Grill – Lusby MD
6:00pm – Dust on the Bottle – Pirate’s Cove Dock Bar – Galesville MD
Monday – July 27th
1:00pm – Dance Hall Ghosts – Toots Bar – Hollywood MD
Tuesday – July 28th
5:00pm – Michael Ferro – Heritage 485 – Prince Frederick MD
6:00pm – Mike Mead – High Tides on the Potomac – Colonial Beach VA
6:00pm – Chris Dean & Matt Silkworth – Apehangers Bar – Bel Alton MD
6:30pm – Greg Barrick – The Tavern – Saint Leonard MD
7:00pm – Open Mic w/Derek Norris – Twisted Bar & Grill – Hollywood MD
Wednesday – July 29th
12:00pm – Hump Day Band – Cryer’s Back Road Inn – Leonardtown MD
5:00pm – Mike Hauer – Ketch 22 Restaurant – North Beach MD
5:30pm – Run Catch Rain – No Thyme To Cook – Solomons MD
6:00pm – Amelia Twinning – Brick Wood Fired Bistro – Prince Frederick MD
6:00pm – Vicki Roberts Band – Pirates Cove Dock Bar – Galesville MD
7:00pm – Open Mic w/Steve Nelson – The Tavern – Saint Leonard MD
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