Eye On Annapolis' picks for upcoming events!

Published: Fri, 03/01/19

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Thanks for being a loyal email subscriber. Every week, we get hundreds of emails with different events happening in the region. All of them are on our calendar (and you can submit your own too); but, we also scour the submissions and hand pick out a few that really seem good--and here they are for you!


Black Bears announce Military Appreciation Night on February 23rd
The Maryland Black Bears formally announced that their February 23rd home game against the Johnstown Tomahawks will be “Military Appreciation Night,” a hockey night that will honor the brave men and women that dedicate their lives to protecting our nation. The Black Bears will donate a portion of the tickets sales from the game and […]


TOMORROW: 2019 Marine & Maritime Career Fair Expo
Do you know a student who loves boats? The water? Science? Technology? Math? If so, you need to save this date: On February 23, 2019 the Eastport Yacht Club Foundation will bring together students and marine and maritime industry professionals for the Marine and Maritime Career Expo at Annapolis High School. Over fifty organizations will […]


BIG book sale on March 16th
Books for International Goodwill will hold another book sale on Saturday, March 16, 2019, from 8 am to 2 pm at 451 Defense Highway in Annapolis. Over 70,000 books covering all categories will be on the shelves. Books will be priced at $3 for hardbacks, $2 for trade soft bound, and $1 for pocket paperbacks. […]


Rising Stars! LSO and Young Artist Competition winners to present concert on March 9th
The Londontowne Symphony Orchestra is proud to present a concert featuring the three high school winners of the LSO’s state-wide Young Artist Competition held last November. The concert will be held on Saturday, March 9, at St. Johns College, Key Auditorium at 7:30 pm. This is the sixth year that the LSO has been bringing […]


Anne Arundel Chamber to hold forum on gender gap in the Workplace
On April 10th, the Anne Arundel Chamber will be holding a forum that will analyze and discuss the issues concerning the “gender gap” in the workplace. The forum is entitled, “Gender Equity in the Workplace Under Scrutiny” and will be held at the Anne Arundel Community College’s Cade Center. It will feature presentations from three […]


Jazz Brunch returns to Tidewater Inn
The historic Tidewater Inn – a timelessly refined luxury boutique hotel ideally situated in the heart of downtown Easton on Maryland’s Eastern Shore – announces their New Orleans inspired Jazz Brunch scheduled on Sunday, March 3rd, 2019. Back for the second year, Tidewater Inn welcomes the Conservatory Classic Jazz Band, a seven-piece group of highly […]


Eastport Oyster Boys reunion concert to benefit Arundel Rivers Federation
The Eastport Oyster Boys will appear with West & Rhode Riverkeeper Jeff Holland at the Galesville Memorial Hall on Saturday, March 2, from 8 to 10 p.m. in their fourth annual reunion concert to benefit the newly formed Arundel Rivers Federation. Holland and fellow co-founder Kevin Brooks will reunite for this special show along with […]


Tribe Indoor Cycling to host Cycle for Survival next weekend
Tribe Indoor Cycling, a boutique cycling studio dedicated to inspiring and encouraging individuals to come together to transform their mind and body, today announces the studio will host Team Perry’s Cycle for Survival Annapolis charity rides on Sunday March 3 at 11:00 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. All proceeds from the event will go directly to […]


County budget town hall meetings start this week
Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman announced seven (7) community town hall meetings to discuss the upcoming county budget. One meeting will be held in each County Council district, in collaboration with its councilmember. The County Executive will introduce the budget on May 1, in accordance with the county charter. The County Council then has […]


Pressing Strings, Robert Earl Keen, and The Smithereens all coming to you know where!
Rams Head On Stage is a little taste of Nashville, New Orleans, and Austin all rolled up in one!  A small, intimate venue where no seat is more than 48 feet from the stage. A small venue that packs a big punch with top national acts 364 days a year.  Check out the latest shows […]


National Cannabis Festival at RFK on April 20th
The National Cannabis Festival announced Ludacris​, Action Bronson​, and DJ Biz Markie as headliners for the fourth-annual music, art, and advocacy festival celebrating the legalization of cannabis in Washington, DC, Maryland, and other states. The one-day festival takes place on Saturday, April 20, 2019 at the RFK Stadium Festival Grounds with mini-concerts and events for […]


6 Annapolis events NOT to miss this March
What’s happening in Annapolis and Anne Arundel County in March 2019? Plenty! To make it easier for you, Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County (VAAAC)  has highlighted six celebrations you won’t want to miss. Annapolis Restaurant Week ushers in the month with price fixed breakfasts, lunches and dinners at new and old favorite dining hot […]


ON SALE: 37th Annual Annapolis Cup scheduled for April 27th
  The 37th annual Annapolis Cup croquet match is set for April 27 on the lawn of historic St. John’s College. Online ticket sales for the contest between St. John’s and the United States Naval Academy begin Feb. 26. Proceeds from the event will benefit student financial aid. Tickets cost $20 (plus service fee) for […]


Tides & Tunes, free concert series, kicks off June 13th at Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park
The Annapolis Maritime Museum (AMM) will hosts weekly concerts all summer long in an effort create a sense of community and raise awareness of its many programs and activities.  The Education Center at AMM teaches over 6,000 students annually about Chesapeake Bay ecology and the rich maritime heritage of the Annapolis area.  “The concerts appeal […]


SOLD OUT: 37th Annual Annapolis Cup
We warned you! The 37th annual Annapolis Cup croquet match set for April 27 on the lawn of historic St. John’s College is officially sold out of tickets and tent spaces. Online ticket sales for the contest between St. John’s and the United States Naval Academy began yesterday, February 26 with proceeds  to benefit student […]


SAVE THE DATE–May 9: Concert of Tastes by Friends of the Annapolis Symphony
Join the Friends of the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra for their 39th annual Concert of Tastes on May 19, 2019, at the Chesapeake Bay Foundation from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. This highly entertaining and social gala will be a culinary experience, featuring classic American dishes with a contemporary twist from some of the best restaurants in […]


Maryland Hall to celebrate 40 years in a big way
In honor of Maryland Hall’s 40-year anniversary celebration, Maryland Hall co-founder Joanne S. Scott returns to the community arts center she helped start to exhibit a retrospective of her career as an artist and poet. Maryland Hall will celebrate the opening of “Artwork by Joanne S. Scott: 60 Year Retrospective” and two other new exhibitions:  […]


Annapolis Book Festival slated for April 6th at the Key School
Former independent counsel Ken Starr ; award-winning writers James and Deborah Fallows ; Maria Hiaasen , journalist and wife of slain Capital Gazette journalist Rob Hiaasen ; National Book Critics Award finalist Nell Painter ; radio host and mixologist Sother Teague ; award-winning journalists Michael Dobbs , Jo Giese , Michael Isikoff, Evan Thomas, and […]


Mardi Gras this weekend in Annapolis
The hibernation season is over in downtown Annapolis. March kicks off a month of outdoor events around the City Dock. Annapolis Restaurant Week, Mardi Gras and St. Patrick’s Day are all about coming out and having fun. The newest event is Mardi Gras at Market Space. Sunday March 3 from noon to 5pm is designed […]


Summit School’s wildly popular Designer Handbag Bingo returns on March 8th
The Summit School will host its 2nd Annual Designer Handbag Bingo, presented by Covington Alsina, on Friday, March 8th, 2019 at the Annapolis Elks Lodge #622, 2 Pythian Dr., Edgewater, MD. All money raised will benefit The Summit School. Doors open at 6pm, bingo games start at 7pm sharp. Tickets are $30 in advance or […]


Coming Soon: 9th Annual Sock Burning & Oyster Roast
“Goodbye to winter, only deck shoes we wear! Though the socks we are burning leave a stink in the air!” So reads the poem recited each year as hundreds of Annapolitans gather around a waterfront bonfire at the Annapolis Maritime Museum to burn their socks. At this most curious of traditions, the Annapolis Oyster Roast […]


Great Conversations: Ripken and Wallace go head-to-head at St. John’s College
St. John’s College will host Baltimore Orioles legend Cal Ripken Jr. and veteran journalist Chris Wallace March 5 as part of the annual Great Conversations series. “In this series, we bring together two recognized and accomplished voices with widely differing careers, interviewing each other about what it took to reach the top of their professions,” […]


Full slate of films released for the 7th Annual Annapolis Film Festival
The 7th Annual Annapolis Film Festival (AFF) reveals its full slate of more than 70 films from over 25 countries. The festival will be held March 21-24, 2019, with screenings at Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, Annapolis Elementary School, St John’s College and Asbury United Methodist Church. This year’s festival theme: Truth in Storytelling, […]


Annapolis Restaurant Week — It’s Now!
Annapolis Restaurant Week celebrates its 11th year during the week of March 2-10, 2019. This year the event is being expanded by two days to allow everyone to enjoy both weekends as well as the weekdays to enjoy the dining specials. “With 40 dining options people wanted more time to try out additional restaurants” says […]
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