Community briefs

Patuxent art exhibit opens

Patuxent High School will host an art exhibit showcasing teen artists in Southern Maryland through June, at the Calvert Library’s Southern branch.

‘High School Musical’ continues this weekend

Children’s Theatre of Southern Maryland will perform “High School Musical” 7 p.m. Friday, April 26; and 1 and 6 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at Chesapeake Church, 6201 Solomons Island Road in Huntingtown. Tickets are $20. Go to the website ctsmd.org.

Doll show scheduled

The Black-Eyed Susan Doll Club will host the Best Little Doll Show in Southern Maryland 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at the Historic Waldorf School, 3074 Crain Highway in Waldorf. Sales tables, door prizes and more. Admission is $1, free for ages 11 and younger. Call Sandi Middleton at 301-752-5198.

Wine, cheese social set

Grace Lutheran will host a Wine & Cheese Social 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at 11770 Charles St. in La Plata. Music ensembles, silent auction and catered food. Tickets are $55, $25 for designated drivers. Proceeds Support Bliss In The Barn’s Veterans Bloom — Leashes Of Valor, and Grace Lutheran School’s Scholarship Fund. Go to www.growingwithgrace.org/2024-wine-cheese.

Sip & shop planned

No Thyme to Cook will hold a Sip & Shop 11 a.m. Sunday, April 28, at 14624 S. Solomons Island Road in Solomons. Local crafters and growers and a food truck. Go to www.nothymetocook.com.

‘Running of the Balls’ returns

The 11th annual Running of the Balls will be held 2 p.m. during the Spring Fling Car Show Sunday, April 28, in Leonardtown. The event is sponsored by the Leonardtown Rotary Club and will be held during the St. Mary’s Rod and Classic Car Club Spring Fling Car Show. Balls cost $5 or five balls for $20 and will continue on sale until almost race time. For more information, go to leonardtownrotary.org.

Farm art exhibit closing

Artworks@7th is hosting its latest exhibit Down on the Farm through Sunday, April 28, at 8905 Chesapeake Ave. in North Beach. The exhibit explores the American tradition of farming through acrylic, watercolor, mixed media, photography and ceramic. The gallery is open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Sunday. Go to www.artworksat7th.com.

Bluegrass series continues

Dave Peterson will perform 2 p.m. Sunday, April 28, at the Calvert Elks, 1015 Dares Beach Road in Prince Frederick. The concert is part of the Southern Maryland Bluegrass at the Elks series. Tickets are $20, free for ages 11 and younger. Go to www.somdbluegrass.com.

May Day event scheduled

Historic St. Mary’s City will host May Day 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 4, in St. Mary’s City. Maypole dance, crowning of the May Queen, dancing, arts and crafts and live music by The Foggy Bottom Morris Men. Admission fees apply. Contact 301-994-4370 or info@digshistory.org.

Day at the Derby returns

The Arc Southern Maryland will host A Day at the Derby Southern Maryland style 5 p.m. Sunday, May 4, at Perigeaux Vineyards and Winery, 8650 Mackall Road in St. Leonard. Kentucky Derby cocktails, live music, silent auction, and the showing of the race on a giant screen. Proceeds support opportunities for independence and success for individuals with different abilities. Go to https://arcsomd.org/.

Plein air event nears

Chapman State Park will host a Plein Air painting event 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 4, at Mount Aventine, 3452 Ferry Place in Indian Head. Create a masterpiece alongside artists from the Mattawoman Creek Art Center. Meet-and-greet and tour of the grounds. Rain date is May 5. Go to www.mattawomanart.org/.

COSMIC concerts scheduled

COSMIC Symphony will hold free Sounds of the Screen concerts 3 p.m. Saturday, May 4, at the Nancy R. & Norton T. Dodge Performing Arts Center; and 3 p.m. Sunday, May 5, at Patuxent High School. Music from “Titanic”, “Pirates of the Carribean”, James Bond” and more. Go to www.cosmicsymphony.org.

Roof Top car night set

Rod ‘N Reel Resort will host a Roof Top Car Cruize Night 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 10, at 4165 Mears Ave. in Chesapeake Beach. Music by Duncan Deejays. Call 866-312-5596.

Arts festival returns

All Saints’ Episcopal Church will host its 18th annual Calvert Arts Festival 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at 100 Lower Marlboro Road in Sunderland. Wines and craft beers, artisans, live entertainment, crafts, raffles and tour and labyrinth of the 1692 church. Rain or shine. Proceeds benefit local children’s charities. Go to https://allsaints1692.org.

Contra dance set

Southern Maryland Traditional Music and Dance will host a Contra Dance 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at Christ Church, 37497 Zach Fowler Road in Chaptico. A dance workshop will be held at 7 p.m. Admission is $12, $8 for members, free for ages 17 and younger when accompanied by an adult. Children 17 and under, when accompanied by an adult, and band members are free. Go to www.smtmd.org.

Sodality party planned

The St. Mary’s Sodality will host a Spring Fling Day party 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at St. Mary’s Bryantown Hall. Light refreshments and music by DJ Jemini. Tickets are $10. Call Tanya at 240-346-6980 or Tauwanna at 301-792-0618.

Car show planned

The Shops at Waldorf will host a classic car show 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at 2952 Festival Way in Waldorf. DMV Rods and the Charles County Carb Show. Free admission. Go to www.explorecharlescounty.com.

Spring Artfest scheduled

Muddy Creek Artists Guild will hold its Spring Artfest! 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 11, and Sunday, May 12, at Honey’s Harvest Farm, 5801 Brookswood Road in Lothian. Local artists and unique artwork and gift items. A meet the artists reception will be held 3 to 5 p.m. May 11. Go to www.muddycreekartistsguild.com.

GrooveSpan Duo to perform

GrooveSpan Duo will perform 2 p.m. Sunday, May 12, at Perigeaux Winery, 8650 Mackall Road in St. Leonard. Pack a picnic. Go to www.perigeaux.com.

Hiring event planned

Tri-County Council will hold its 13th annual Southern MD Hiring Event will be held 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 15, at Grace’s Event Center, 4045 Renner Road in Waldorf. Registration required. Go to https://bit.ly/Jobseekers_2024_Hiring_Event.

Book sale scheduled

The Friends of the Library book sale will be held noon to 8 p.m. May 17 (Members day); 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 18; and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 19 (Bag day) at the St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds. New members can join at the door.

Heritage festival set

Asian-American Pacific Islander Heritage Month will be held 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, May 18, at Port Tobacco Players Theater, 508 Charles St. in La Plata. Cultural performances, music and Asian food.

Spring Artfest scheduled

Muddy Creek Artists Guild will hold its Spring Artfest! 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 18, and Sunday, May 19, at Honey’s Harvest Farm, 5801 Brookswood Road in Lothian. Local artists and unique artwork and gift items. A meet the artists reception will be held 3 to 5 p.m. May 11. Go to www.muddycreekartistsguild.com.

Student recital planned

St. Mary’s College Of Maryland’s students of Jennifer Cooper will hold a free recital 2 p.m. Sunday, May 19, at Recital Hall in St. Mary’s City. Students of all ages and levels will sing their stories.

Golf tournament planned

Calvert County Sheriff Ricky Cox will host a golf tournament 9 a.m. Friday, May 24, at Chesapeake Hills Golf Course. Sponsorships available. Proceeds benefit the Ricky Cox Criminal Justice scholarship. Call 443-624-7332.

Open mic returns

Southern Maryland Traditional Music and Dance will host a Homespun Coffeehouse Open Mic 7 p.m. Friday, May 24, at Christ Church, 37497 Zach Fowler Road in Chaptico. All skill levels welcome. Admission is $8 for members, free for performers. To perform, email Chris at ccdudley@rocketmail.com.

Ren Fest planned

Brüdergarten Beer Garden will host a Medieval Rennaisance Festival 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, May 25, at 225 Duke St. in Leonardtown. Axe throwing, beer garden, live music, sword fight demonstrations, kid’s play area and more. Vendors accepted. Email RenFestSouthernMD@gmail.com.

Sip & Shops planned

No Thyme to Cook will hold a Sip & Shop 11 a.m. Sunday, May 26, at 14624 S. Solomons Island Road in Solomons. Local crafters and growers and a food truck. Go to www.nothymetocook.com.