Eye On Annapolis' picks for upcoming events!

Published: Fri, 07/12/19

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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!


Piff the Magic Dragon coming to Annapolis
Rams Head Promotions has announced Piff The Magic Dragon at Maryland Hall on Sunday, November 23rd. Tickets on sale NOW!  50% Comedian. 50% Magician. 100% Dragon. After earning national acclaim as the standout star of NBC’s America’s Got Talent and Penn & Teller: Fool Us, Piff The Magic Dragon continues to win over audiences across […]


2019 Annapolis Independence Day Parade (PHOTOS)
The Annual Annapolis Independence Day Parade was a terrific success despite the constant threat of rain on July 4th. Refreshingly absent this year were the political campaigns. Sure there was the occasional politician, but this year, it was all about celebrating the birth of our nation. All images ©2019 Glenn A. Miller Photography for Eye […]


Annapolis Boat Shows gearing up for their big 50th anniversary
While boaters enjoy the start of the boating season, Annapolis Boat Shows is busy planning their iconic fall international boat shows. Celebrating its 50th year, the United States Sailboat Show will take place October 10-14, 2019 on miles of docks and offer acres of exhibits for thousands of cruisers, sailors, and new boaters from around […]


Town Hall: Climate Change and our Food Supply
Annapolis Green and presenting sponsor Hannon Armstrong announces the second in a year-long series of talks on Climate Change at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center in Edgewater on Tuesday, July 16, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. The program, entitled “Tread Lightly on the Earth,” will feature a panel of experts who will address how the […]


Anne Arundel County Animal Care & Control waiving adoption fees for cats in July
To save and find homes for the thousands of homeless cats and kittens in Millersville and all across Maryland, Anne Arundel County Animal Care & Control is teaming up with 20 other shelters in the state to participate in the third annual Maryland 2,000 Saving Lives Across Maryland adoption event. Beginning July 1st through July […]


Big “latch-on” scheduled for August 3rd at AACC
At 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 3, local advocates of breastfeeding will “latch-on” to join thousands of people in a worldwide synchronized event to raise awareness of the benefits of breastfeeding and the need for global support. Annapolis Area Doulas, Breastfeeding Works (a local lactation consulting company) and two Annapolis-area mothers are hosting the Big Global […]


Filmsters Academy to offer “real life” movie making camp in late July
Filmsters Academy is a hands-on experiential learning film camp that lets students take on different roles in the production process. Students are prepped to pitch ideas that maybe selected and turned into a short film.  Each student joins a small group to make their film a reality. Ten short films are made in two weeks […]


Tides & Tunes, free concert series, EVERY THURSDAY 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 […]


Lez Zeppelin and Robby Krieger of The Doors coming to Rams Head On Stage
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 […]


Boatyard Beach Bash scheduled for September 14th
The Annapolis Maritime Museum and Park (AMM) is hosting the 15th Annual Boatyard Beach Bash, Saturday, September 14th, 2019 at their waterfront property in Eastport. Founding Sponsor, Boatyard Bar & Grill and Title Sponsor, Annapolis Subaru have worked their magic once again, and have put together the event’s best lineup, to date. “Spend time with […]


Discounted tickets now on sale for the 52nd Annual Maryland Seafood Festival — September 7th and 8th
The Maryland Seafood Festival is back! Enjoy a tasty variety of fresh seafood, a selection of entertaining musical talent, hands on exhibits, thrilling demonstrations and more at the 52nd Annual Maryland Seafood Festival!  Come out on Sept. 7 & 8, 2019  at Sandy Point State Park in Annapolis, MD. Online tickets are on sale NOW.  […]


Annapolis Symphony announces 2019-2020 Masterworks Series: Beethoven Discovers America
Music Director José-Luis Novo is thrilled to announce the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra’s programming for the upcoming Masterworks Series, Beethoven Discovers America. The season’s featured guest artists include pianist Stewart Goodyear, percussionist Lisa Pegher, violinist Anne Akiko Meyers, clarinetistRobert DiLutis, and pianist Awadagin Pratt. This year is the 250th anniversary of Ludwig van Beethoven’s birth. This […]


The MRE’s Tug-of-War has been saved!
A little more than a month ago, the Maritime Republic of Eastport’s Tug-Of-War was in jeopardy. The old guard was tired and there were not many newcomers volunteering to carry on the torch. In a last ditch effort to save the Tug and other events, the MRE held a recruitment meeting on June 4th. And […]


City issues proclamation in advance of the Major League Lacrosse All-Star Game on July 27th
Ahead of the 2019 Major League Lacrosse All-Star Game, which is being held at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, Mayor Gavin Buckley has proclaimed July 27th as “Major League Lacrosse All-Star Day in the City of Annapolis.” MLL Commissioner Alexander “Sandy” Brown was in attendance at the July 8th City Council meeting, where Mayor Buckley […]


Amish Outlaws to headline 8th Annual Kegs and Corks Craft Beer and Maryland Wine Festival
Mark your calendars for the 8th Annual Kegs and Corks Craft Beer and Maryland Wine Festival on August 17, 2019. This event draws thousands to the Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds for a unique festival featuring craft beer and Maryland wine together. Guests will be able to sample over 80 exceptional Maryland wines and over 40 […]


New art exhibit at Pip Moyer Recreation Center
Frank P. Brennan, will be the featured artist at Pip Moyer Recreation Center. The solo exhibition titled, “Annapolis by Land and by Water” will feature Annapolis images across the seasons from the land and from the water. The show runs from July 5th through September 28th. The artist reception will be held Thursday, August 8th […]


Paul Reed Smith, Gary Grainger, and Dennis Chambers to lead Master Classes at Maryland Hall this summer
This Summer, guitar maker Paul Reed Smith, world renowned drummer Dennis Chambers and legendary rhythm section Gary and Greg Grainger will fulfill a long time dream at Maryland Hall: open a music school/camp for Maryland! The 1st Annual Music Master Classes for Aspiring Musicians is a 6-day music event and summer camp for ages 12 […]


Game of Thrones inspires local chef. Chef’s Table Wine Dinner is coming
The popular HBO series Game of Thrones has inspired everything from music to video games. Now, add to that list a menu for a one-night-only Chef’s Table Wine Dinner at Blackwall Hitch in Annapolis. While watching Game of Thrones, Chef Mente Lawson became interested in the practice of representing the family houses with sigils- painted symbols that represent various characteristics […]


Reimagining City Dock: autonomous vehicles are coming. Free seminar at Maryland Hall
Autonomous vehicles (driverless cars) are coming!  What does that mean for Annapolis? Join Dr. Tim Chapin, Dean of the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy at Florida State University, for a thought-provoking conversation on how historic communities can integrate autonomous vehicles and shared mobility into their transportation systems and the built environment. Let’s learn together, as […]


Major League Lacrosse Commissioner Sandy Brown talks about the upcoming All-Star Game
The Maryland Crabs recently spoke with Sandy Brown who is the Commissioner for Major League Lacrosse. He was in town to get a proclamation from Mayor Buckley in advance of the MLL All-Star Game which will be taking place on Saturday, July 27th at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. Have a listen as we talk […]


Get your tickets for the Inaugural Fiesta Latina on July 21
If you have never heard of the Maryland Fiesta Latina, you are not alone. It is a brand new festival from  ABC Events  to be held on Sunday, July 21 at the Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds. Come out and celebrate the various cultures of Latin America along with the fantastic food, drinks, music and dance! […]
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