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...

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. In addition to enjoying the artwork presented by Guild...

Pirate’s Cove Restaurant will host its second annual “Pigs & Pearls” BBQ and oyster roast to benefit the West and Rhode Riverkeeper. The event, featuring live music by the Eastport Oyster Boys, will mark the official opening of the season at the Pirate’s Cove Dock Bar on Riverside Drive in Galesville. Tickets are $40 in advance or $45 at the door. Kids 5 – 12 are $10. Tickets are available at Pirate’s Cove Restaurant in Galesville or online at http://www.brianborupub.com/gift-certificates.

The City of Annapolis and the Town of Highland Beach, MD are now Bee City USA designated. Learn more about joining in the efforts to save the pollinators and make our town a pollinator destination at the first Bee City USA event! Join us for education, fun and savings as we celebrate our pollinators! There will be educational exhibits and fun activities for everyone.  

This annual exhibition is a diverse collection of ceramics, paintings, drawings, prints, sculpture, textiles, and photographs that elegantly represents the artistic talent of the community. April 30 Artists Opening Reception and Moran Prize Announcement from 3 to 5 p.m. On view through May 14, 2017. Free.

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. In addition to enjoying the artwork presented by Guild...

The annual poetry reading of the Annapolis Arts Alliance, now including the wonderful Soli Vocal Ensemble , will take place on April 30 at 49 West, 2:00-4:00 P.M. Readers will include Natalie Lobe, Max Ochs, Rocky Jones and , Louise White. Natalie and Pam Stevens who are co-hosting the event , invite all of our local poets to participate in the open mike. Bring 2 or 3 poems. The theme. “Speaking of Love,” should be interpreted broadly. The program will alternate between poetry reading and songs by the Ensemble. No...

Considered to be one of the most beautiful days in historic downtown Annapolis, May Day greets visitors and area residents with door after door filled with beautiful spring flowers. Come with camera in hand to capture the handiwork of downtown Annapolis residents and merchants who welcome spring by decorating their doorways with baskets of blooming flowers. Some 20 volunteers from the Garden Club of Old Annapolis Towne judge the entries and invite winners to join them at an annual Garden Club tea.

May Day, usually celebrated on the first day of May, is an ancient northern hemisphere spring festival. For a May Day bash at the William Paca House, we’ll first listen to Little Gray Rabbit’s May Day, and then we’ll do crafts and other activities to jubilantly celebrate the spring. 10:00-11:15 a.m. Reservations required. Cost: $8 per child for HA Members and Volunteers, $10 per child for Non-Members

May Day, usually celebrated on the first day of May, is an ancient northern hemisphere spring festival. For a May Day bash at the William Paca House, we’ll first listen to Little Gray Rabbit’s May Day, and then we’ll do crafts and other activities to jubilantly celebrate the spring. 10:00-11:15 a.m. Reservations required. Cost: $8 per child for HA Members and Volunteers, $10 per child for Non-Members