Kent Island Farmers’ Market August 1, 8, 15, 22, 28 • 3:30-6:30 p.m. Christ Church parking lot, 830 Romancoke Road, Stevensville Market features a wide variety of clean food such as olives, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, herbs, gluten-free baked goods, local wine, nuts, nut butters, cheese, dairy, meat, eggs, heirloom fruits and vegetables, and much more. Call 410-643-3283 for more information. Old Wye Mill Grinding Days August 3, 17 • 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wye Grist Mill, 900 Wye Mills Road,…

Choptank River Lighthouse August 1-31 • 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Choptank River Lighthouse, Near the intersection of High and Water Streets, Cambridge The Choptank River Lighthouse kicks off a new season of visitation. From May through October, the replica lighthouse is open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Stop by for a self-guided tour of the lighthouse and browse the mini museum with exhibits on the area's maritime history. On Friday afternoons, Saturdays and Sundays, volunteer lighthouse "keepers" will be on hand…

Judged Photography and Wood Exhibit August 2 – Opening Reception • 5-8 p.m. August 8 – Curator and Artists’ Talk • 5:30 p.m. RiverArts, 315 High Street, Chestertown During the month of August, The Judged Photography and Wood showcase is a highly popular annual exhibit with historically wide-ranging participation from regional photographers and woodworkers. The beauty of the wood objects enhances the concurrent Photography Exhibit in the Main Gallery, comprising 2-D art that also emphasizes beauty in shape, line, and…

Tred Avon Players (TAP) presents the Broadway musical “It Shoulda Been You,” book and lyrics by Brian Hargrove, music by Barbara Anselmi, and directed by Joe Tyler, on August 15 through August 25 at the Oxford Community Center. The charming, funny and original new musical, “It Shoulda Been You,” invites audience goers to a wedding day never to be forgotten, where anything that can go wrong does, and love pops up in mysterious places. The bride is Jewish. The groom…

The St. Michaels Community Center (SMCC) again proudly hosts the Concerts in the Park on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. in Muskrat Park in St. Michaels. Another busy summer lineup of great music begins at the St. Michaels Park, with concerts featuring local talent. The series continues this month and wraps up on August 29. The concerts are free and open to the public. Guests are encouraged to pack a picnic and relax with friends and family. This year’s concert series…

With the help of its sponsors, the Queen Anne’s County Tourism Office, An Optical Galleria and Priceless Industries, the Queen Anne's County Arts Council (QACAC) presents its free summer concert series for 2019. Get ready to rock out with friends and family at some of the best local venues with some of the finest local acts. Concerts are on certain dates beginning at 7 p.m. All concerts are free, but donations are always welcome. Bring blankets and chairs and maybe…

Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the Monty Alexander Jazz Festival returns to Easton this Labor Day weekend bigger and better than ever. The energetic, ever-swingin’ festival features an exciting lineup, boasting some if not the best jazz musicians in the country, including guitarist/vocalist Allan Harris, pianist Matthew Whitaker, pianist Cyrus Chestnut, and the ever-phenomenal headliner, Monty Alexander. The festival runs Friday, August 30 through Sunday, September 1, with concerts at the Avalon Theatre in Easton, plus a Sunday morning brunch at…

This Labor Day weekend, the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum will host its 22nd annual Charity Boat Auction on Saturday, August 31. More than 70 donated boats and watercraft – ranging in size and performance from luxury boats to dinghies – will be in the water and on land to be auctioned off to the highest bidders. “This is an absolute auction, meaning all boats will be sold the day of the event, with no minimums or reserves, and CBMM staff…