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April

 

Annapolis Spring Boat Show

410-268-8828

Third weekend in April annually

Staged along the waterfront, this is the region’s largest boat show.  New and used powerboats, sailboats, plus boating, fishing and water sports equipment are featured along with boating events.

           

May

 

Annapolis Waterfront Festival

First weekend in May

410-268-8828

More than 100 artisans and crafters display their work along the waterfront.  A flotilla of historic tall ships are featured.  There are also boat races, sailing lessons, and performances by musical groups.

           

August

Kunte Kinte Heritage Festival

2nd weekend in August.

410-349-0338

African-American achievements in Maryland are the focus of this two day festival of arts, crafts, fine food and music. 

 

October

US Sailboat and Powerboat Show

2nd weekend in October.

410-268-8828

Based at the City Dock, this event showcases new sailboats and boating products from leading manufacturers around the world.    

 

 

Arts and Entertainment

 

Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts

801 Chase Street

410-263-5544

Performances by the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra, the Annapolis Chamber Orchestra,  Annapolis Chorale, and the Ballet Theater of Annapolis are presented here. 

 

Naval Academy Summer Serenade

410-203-1262

This is a summer concert series featuring weekly performances by the US Naval Academy Band. Concerts are held weekly at the City Dock.  Concerts feature the Next Wave; the Electric Brigade, and the full concert band. Concerts are free.  Bring your own seating.

 

Annapolis Summer Garden Theater

143 Comprise Street at Main Street (across from City Dock)

410-268-0212

Musical and theater performances every summer. telephone for schedule.

 

Chesapeake Music Hall

339 Busch’s Frontage Road

410-626-7515

Year round program of Broadway style musicals and comedies, as welll as Murder Mystery Dinner Theater, country line dancing and jazz nights.

 

Colonial Players Theater

108 East Street

410-268-7373

Year round theater in a 180 seat theaterin the round setting.  Five plays per year.

Telephone for schedule.