SOUTHERN MARYLAND — Looking for exciting events to fill your week in Southern Maryland? From fossil identification and art exhibits to live performances and family-friendly activities, there’s something for everyone. Whether you’re a history buff, an outdoor adventurer, or simply searching for a fun night out, our roundup of events in Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s counties has you covered. Check out the full list below and start planning your week!
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CALVERT COUNTY
First Fossil Friday on March 7 (1 to 4:30 pm), located at Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Road, Solomons, MD – Fossil hunters, bring your fossil finds from Calvert Cliffs or other local areas to be identified! This service is provided for free; however, admission fees apply for access to CMM exhibits. Identification is FREE; Admission fees apply to access exhibits.
Food Truck Fridays at Annmarie on March 7 (5 to 7 pm), located at Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center, 13470 Dowell Road, Solomons, MD – Join us at Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center for extended hours! A food truck will be on site to serve you, as you wander our beautiful gardens and marvel at awe-inspiring sculptures and works of art. Free–Admission is free, but donations are encouraged.
Annmarie After Hours Presents: “Let Them Cook: Teen Art Exhibition” on March 7 (5 to 7 pm), located at Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center, 13470 Dowell Road, Solomons, MD – Join us for a very special family-friendly evening as we celebrate the opening of Let Them Cook: Teen Art Exhibit. Meet the young artists, tour the exhibit, and enjoy this special evening as we acknowledge the voice and creativity of the next generation. Food truck, live music, and more. Main Gallery Exhibit: Let Them Cook: Teen Art Exhibit Live music by: Coffee For Two Food and Drink: California Taco adults $5; kids: $3; toddlers free; members free ABOUT THE EXHIBIT Let Them Cook: Teen Art Exhibition is a showcase of teen creativity, celebrating the bold and fresh perspectives of young artists aged 13 to 19. Discover artworks that reflect the up-and-coming generation’s passions, struggles, and dreams. Join us to support and explore the incredible skill of your peers—because when teens create, they cook up something extraordinary! Tickets required.
Maritime Performance Series: Ash & Eric L’Esperance on March 7 (7 pm to 9 pm) located at Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Road S, Solomons, MD – Doors open at 6 PM with beer, wine, and water for purchase. Coming from the heart of New England, husband and wife duo Ash & Eric L’Esperance bring us songs that feel like a warm welcome at the end of the day. Their musings reflect the hope and pain we all experience, sung in voices as vulnerable and honest as their lyrics. Their warm harmonies and easy stage presence have earned them a dedicated following in the emerging American folk scene.
Dee of St. Mary’s Dockside Tours on March 8 (10 am to 4:30 pm), located at Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Road, Solomons, MD – Step aboard the museum’s skipjack for an up-close tour with crew members of her 56 ft. deck. Learn how watermen dredge for oysters, hoist the sails, and navigate the waterways of the Chesapeake. Included with museum admission.
2nd Annual Shamrock Showdown of Calvert County on March 8 (11 am to 5 pm), located at 1630 Old Adelina Road, Prince Frederick, MD – A lucky day of family themed activities! No admission fee! Live music, petting zoo, food trucks, local artisans, breweries, cornhole tournament, axe throwing, and moon bounce! **Pet-Friendly event!** Rain or shine.
Pop-in with Poppie on March 8 (1:30 to 2:30 pm), located at Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Road, 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. Included with museum admission.
Creature Feature on March 9 (10:15 to 11:15 am), located at Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Road, Solomons, MD – Come to the museum for the Monthly Mystery Creature Feature. Every second Tuesday of the month, the CMM Education team will feature an animal in the museum lobby that is not normally on display. Learn about a new animal and discover the wonderful variety of creatures found in our local estuaries. Take-home educational coloring pages will be available. Included with museum admission.
Beyond the Displays: Artifact Stories on March 9 (1:30 to 2:30 pm), located at Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Road, Solomons, MD – Join Lori for an insightful exploration of the museum’s artifacts, uncovering their origins and significance. Discover the history behind the eagle emblem, learn about the name and source for the pig iron, and explore the significance of 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. Learn something new every tour. Included with museum admission.
Sea Squirts: Ship Shape on March 13 (All Day), located at Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Road, 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. Free with museum admission.
For more Calvert County events, visit the Calvert County Maryland website.
CHARLES COUNTY
2025 Open All-Media Winter Show taking place February 21 through March 15 (Friday through Saturday, 11 am to 4 pm), located at Mattawoman Creek Art Center, 5565 Upham Pl, Marbury, MD – Discover local talent, enjoy stunning art, and celebrate creativity in a cozy, festive atmosphere.
I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change taking place March 7 through March 23 (Friday through Sunday, Select Times), located at Port Tobacco Players, 508 Charles St, La Plata, MD – This celebration of the mating game takes on the truths and myths behind that contemporary conundrum known as “the relationship.” Through sketches and songs, Act I explores the journey from dating and waiting to love and marriage, while Act II reveals the agonies and triumphs of in-laws and newborns, trips in the family car and pick-up techniques of the geriatric set. Dates & show times vary.
Funny Sayings Doormat Party on March 8 (6 to 8 pm), located at Paint N’ Sip, 11110 Mall Circle, Waldorf, MD – Did you call first? IKYFL, Hope You Like Dog Hair and many other sayings that you want can be added on your custom mat. Tickets required.
For more Charles County events, visit the Charles County Maryland website.
ST. MARY’S COUNTY
DND Role Playing Nights at Crafts N Stitches taking place every Friday (6 to 9 pm), located at Crafts N Stitches, 22680 Lawrence Ave, Leonardtown, MD – Begin an adventure of bravery, swordplay, monsters, dragons and tiny gnomes. DM’d by Gene Morgan. Limited seating. Ages 16+. Or join in on fun adventures of travel, diamonds & jewels, dragons and mysteries untold. DM’d by Shannon Morgan. Limited Seating. Registration required.
Friday Night Magic at Swords and Spoons taking place every Friday (6 to 9 pm), located at Swords and Spoons, 22599 MacArthur Blvd Suite 126, California, MD – Friday night magic is every Friday!! It’s when we play Magic the Gathering. We play commander and sometimes we have drafts! Basic Commander $5. Draft costs vary weekly.
Youth D&D at Swords and Spoons taking place every Saturday (10 am to 12 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 at Swords and Spoons 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.
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.
Homeschool Days at Swords and Spoons taking place every Tuesday (12 to 3 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.
Chess Club at Swords and Spoons taking place every Tuesday (6 to 8 pm), located at Swords and Spoons, 22599 MacArthur Blvd, Suite 126, California, MD – Join the Pax Strategy Club at Swords and Spoons for a night of chess. Free entry.
Role Playing Night at Crafts N Stitches taking place every Tuesday (6 to 9 pm), located at Crafts N Stitches, 22680 Lawrence Ave, Leonardtown, MD – $2 per person.
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.
March Second Saturday: Maryland Themed Trivia on March 8 (4 to 6 pm), located at Piney Point Lighthouse Museum, 44720 Lighthouse Road, Piney Point, MD – Kids and families can join us at Piney Point Lighthouse for an evening of trivia fun featuring questions about Maryland! Trivia begins at 4:00 p.m. Trivia is geared towards those 16 and younger and their families. Prizes for the top 2 winners. Activity included with regular museum admission.
SMTMD Contra Dance on March 8 (7 to 9:30 pm), located at Christ Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 37497 Zach Fowler Rd, Chaptico, MD – The evening starts at 7 pm with a half hour beginner’s dance workshop followed by live music performed by the SOMD Open Band and dancing from 7:30 to 9:30 pm. Check the website calendar for the lineup of dances and callers. Admission: $8 for members; $12 for non‐SMTMD members; children 17 and under (when accompanied by a paying adult) and band members are free.
Fantasy Book Club on March 10 (7 pm to 9 pm), located at Swords and Spoons, 22599 MacArthur Blvd, Suite 126, California, MD – Join Swords and Spoons for our monthly fantasy book club! Every month will be a different book voted on by the club. Free event. A donation is asked to help pay for coffee and snacks.
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child taking place March 13 through March 16 (select times), located at Great Mills High School, 21130 Great Mills Rd, Great Mills, MD – Nineteen years after Harry, Ron, and Hermione saved the wizarding world, they’re back on a most extraordinary new adventure–this time, joined by a brave new generation that has only just arrived at the legendary Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. When Harry Potter’s head-strong son Albus befriends the son of his fiercest rival, Draco Malfoy, it sparks an unbelievable new journey for them all—with the power to change the past and future forever. Prepare for spectacular spells, a mind-blowing race through time, and an epic battle to stop mysterious forces, all while the future hangs in the balance. Tickets required.
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 – March 7th
5:00pm – Greg Barrick – Greene Turtle Sports Bar – California MD
5:00pm – Jack Allen – Mully’s Brewery – Prince Frederick MD
5:00pm – Levi Stephens – SIP Ltown – Leonardtown MD
5:00pm – Joseph Norris – Snellman’s Store & Shuck Shack – Hollywood MD
5:30pm – David Norris – Coast 2 Coast Seafood Bar – Solomons MD
5:30pm – Recycled Hearts – Port of Leonardtown Winery – Leonardtown MD
5:30pm – Lissie Deere – Pier 450 – Ridge MD
5:30pm – Mike Mead – Robin Hill Farm & Vineyards – Brandywine MD
5:30pm – Brian Grumbine – Dockside Restaurant & Bar – Colonial Beach VA
6:00pm – 3 of a Kind – Wheel House Beer Garden – North Beach MD
6:00pm – Chris Dean – The Local – Hollywood MD
6:30pm – Sean P – Ruddy Duck Brewery & Grill – Solomons MD
7:00pm – Justin Allen – Social Coffeeehouse – Leonardtown MD
7:00pm – Hyland Brothers – 1936 Bar & Grill – Chesapeake Beach MD
7:00pm – Ash & Eric L’Esperance – Calvert Marine Museum – Solomons MD
8:00pm – Midnight Sunsets – Action Lounge & Billiards – Leonardtown MD
8:00pm – Buffalo Velcro / Changing Scene – Twisted Bar – Hollywood MD
8:30pm – Girl Crush – Ollie’s Bar & Grill – La Plata MD
Saturday – March 8th
2:00pm – WildGood Duo – Port of Leonardtown Winery – Leonardtown MD
2:00pm – Alan Prather – Robin Hill Farm & Vineyards – Brandywine MD
5:30pm – Joseph Norris – Coast 2 Coast Seafood Bar – Solomons MD
6:00pm – Never 2 Late – Wheel House Beer Garden – North Beach MD
6:00pm – Hyland Brothers – Dockside Restaurant & Sports Bar – Deale MD
6:00pm – Byron Ciotter – Bugeye Grill – Solomons MD
7:00pm – Bourbon Decay Duo – Neptune’s Seafood Pub – North Beach MD
7:00pm – Wesley Spangler – The Tavern – Saint Leonard MD
7:00pm – Jay Shade – The Taphouse 1637 – California MD
7:00pm – The Prophessor – The Brass Tap – California MD
7:00pm – HydraFX – Dockside Restaurant & Tiki Bar – Colonial Beach VA
8:00pm – Rockabilly Rebels – O’Gannigan’s Irish Pub – Prince Frederick MD
8:00pm – Spin Off – Toots Bar – Hollywood MD
8:00pm – Innuendo (Queen tribute) – The Rex Theatre – Leonardtown MD
9:00pm – Shake The Room – Apehangers Bar & Grill – Bel Alton MD
9:00pm – Doc Lohn – Betty Russell’s Store & Bar – Valley Lee MD
Sunday – March 9th
2:00pm – GrooveSpan Dou – Port of Leonardtown Winery – Leonardtown MD
Monday – March 10th
7:00pm – Open Mic w/ Will Benthal – Toots Bar – Hollywood MD
Tuesday – March 11th
6:30pm – The Whiskey Brothers – The Tavern – Saint Leonard MD
6:30pm – Open Mic w/Mike Trujillo – Twisted Bar & Grill – Hollywood MD
Wednesday – March 12th
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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