This is a unique opportunity to paint in the Paca Garden, a secluded, reconstructed eighteenth-century garden. Jean Brinton Jaecks, landscape and garden watercolorist, conducts this landscape painting workshop focused on the study of light in a garden setting. Small class size allows plenty of access to the instructor and a detailed critique at the end. Class meets rain or shine. All skill levels are welcome, any medium. Provide your own painting supplies. Instructor will contact you with details after you register. Reservations required. Cost: $70 for HA Members and Volunteers, $75...

Our annual plant sale returns, featuring an emphasis on native annuals and perennials. Among the herbaceous annuals and perennials available will be vegetables and herbs, Azaleas and Rhododendrons, flowering annuals in baskets and flats, and plants found in London Town’s horticultural collections. Bags of soil and kits to make a small fairy or dinosaur garden will also be available for purchase. Members and volunteers receive a 10% discount on plants all weekend. ​Free for everyone.

The “Johnnies” and the “Mids” vie for the coveted Annapolis Cup during this annual rite of spring. the croquet match brings together two starkly different institutions for an event Sports Illustrated says has “no parallel in intercollegiate sports”. Attendees dress “Great Gatsby”-style while enjoying a lavish lawn party that includes serenades by the St. John’s Freshman Chorus and swing music provided by the Naval Academy’s Trident Brass Band. The “Johnnies” play in different “uniforms” each year – ranging from camouflage khakis, to U.S. Naval Academy imitation Crackerjack, to Vikings’ attire,...

Artist Ronald Markman and Art Educator Lucinda Edinberg will lecture on The Mitchell Gallery's exhibition of "The Fantastic World of Ronald Markman." To be held in the Conversation Room.

Wednesday evenings, April 26 through August 30 First Gun: Approximately 6:10 p.m. Grab your favorite dockside seat in America’s Sailing Capital to watch some 130 crews compete in midweek races that involve sailing around several marks in the Chesapeake Bay before heading back to Spa Creek for a finish in front of the Annapolis Yacht Club. For many, the post-race party is the official beginning of the weekend. Grab a seat at City Dock to see the race or the Spa Creek Bridge to catch the best view of the...

Building off the success of their presentations in 2016, Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County has asked the Symmetry Agency to help create a monthly series that highlights specific, educational topics for their partners. April 27 – WordPress 101 with speaker Darin Gilliam Senator John C. Astle Conference Room. Free.

Set in the charming, historic seaport of Annapolis, the 2017 Spring Sailboat Show is the first opportunity of the year for experienced and novice sailors to shop for the latest in equipment, electronics, clothing and boating accessories at the 100+ on-land nautical exhibits and on-site pro surf shops. The in-water springtime show typically features more than 80 new and previously-owned sailboats of all types and sizes – including catamarans, mono hulls, racing boats, inflatables and day sailors. Cruisers University will take place April 27-30. Individuals can register to learn all...

The Muddy Creek Artists Guild’s 9th Annual Spring Art Show and Sale will feature the artwork of more than 50 South County artists including original paintings, photography, jewelry, pottery, textiles, glass and mixed media. The show is free to the public and everyone is welcome to browse the show and shop for unique artworks and gift items. The Spring Show always features all new work by the Muddy Creek artists. There are special events planned throughout the show, including live music and an opportunity to meet the artists during an...

Party like a pirate at London Town’s annual benefit. Enjoy delicious food from ten caterers; dance the night away; bid on amazing auction prizes; enjoy great beverages, including a tasting table with Blackwater Distillery; and raise funds for a good cause. Come dressed as a pirate or in cocktail attire, and get ready for a fun evening against a garden backdrop along the South River. Admission: General Admission: $85; VIP Admission, $125

For 80 years, the Maryland House and Garden Pilgrimage (MHGP) has invited guests inside hundreds of extraordinary homes and gardens throughout Maryland. This year, Historic Annapolis is partnering with MHGP to host a tour that will combine the new and old, feature exquisite town homes and waterfront estates with stunning gardens that showcase the architectural diversity, historical significance, and geographic beauty of Anne Arundel County.  Don’t miss your chance to tour these magnificent homes! Cost: Advance Gift Certificates: $30 (Choose from any one of three county tours – Anne Arundel...