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Sunday, Aug. 25

Two titles, “Birds of the Chesapeake + Africa” and “Like the Tide.”: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., The Galleries of Quiet Waters Park, 600 Quiet Waters Park Road, Annapolis. 410-841-6472. On display Aug. 14-Oct. 6. Bill Reichhardt will have Digital Photos in the Willow Gallery while Elizabeth’s Nook work of Encaustic Painting will hang in the Garden Gallery.

Annapolis Harbor & U.S. Naval Academy Cruise: 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Annapolis City Dock, One Dock St., Annapolis. 410-268-7601. watermarkjourney.com. Step aboard Harbor Queen for narrated cruise of Annapolis Harbor and banks of the U.S. Naval Academy. Check website for time slots. $10-$25.

Calling all Genealogists!: 2-3:30 p.m., Kinder Farm Park, Jumpers Hole Road, Millersville. kinderfarmpark.com. The Friends of Kinder Farm Park will host Tina Simmons, member of Coalition to Protect Maryland Burial Sites, and she will speak about site of at least three historical cemeteries with the oldest known tombstone that of Rachel Foreman dating back to the 1820s. Refreshments will be served. Gate fees apply. $0-$3.

Monday, Aug. 26

Art & Story Time with Mrs. Spears: 10:30-11 a.m., The Chesapeake Children’s Museum, 25 Silopanna Road, Annapolis. 410-990-1993. theccm.org. Interactive reading with Mrs. Spears and her puppet, Puppy. Age-appropriate crafts and other activities for children accompanied by adults. $8.

Tuesday, Aug. 27

Golden Knights Chess Club: 4-9 p.m., Whole Foods Market Parole Town Center, 200 Harker Place, Annapolis. 410-227-5854. Players of all levels are welcome for friendly games. Free.

Wednesday, Aug. 28

Wednesday Night Races Watch Party: 5:30-7:30 p.m., Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park, 723 Second St., Annapolis. 410-295-0104. amaritime.org. Watch 2024 Wednesday Night Racing season aboard historic skipjack Wilma Lee. Complimentary beverages. Onboard color commentator keeps you updated on all ongoing race tactics. $75.

Sublime with Rome — The Farewell Tour: 9 p.m., Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland, 7002 Arundel Mills Circle #7777, Hanover. maryland.livecasinohotel.com. Doors open 7:30 p.m. Event is 21 and older.

Thursday, Aug. 29

Creek Critters Nature Walk: 10:30-11 a.m., The Chesapeake Children’s Museum, 25 Silopanna Road, Annapolis. 410-990-1993. theccm.org. $5-$8.

Skipjack Wilma Lee Heritage Cruises: 1-3 p.m., Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park, 723 Second St., Annapolis. 410-295-0104. amaritime.org. Explore Annapolis’s maritime history and Chesapeake Bay ecology on guided cruise. Complimentary water available onboard. $20-$50.

Sunset Cruises Aboard the Wilma Lee: 5:30-7:30 p.m., Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park, 723 Second St., Annapolis. 410-295-0104. amaritime.org. Cruise enjoying the golden hour on Chesapeake Bay. Includes complimentary beverages. $75.

Friday, Aug. 30

Guided Tour of the William Paca Garden: 9:30-10:15 a.m., William Paca House & Garden, 186 Prince George St., Annapolis. 410-267-7619. annapolis.org. Celebrate 50 years of reconstructed Paca Garden. Stroll through restored two-acre 18th century English garden with experienced docent sharing history from time of William Paca to present day as you wander terraced landscape, formal parterres, wilderness garden, the practical kitchen and medicinal gardens, and orchard. $6-$10.

Social Bridge on Fridays: 10 a.m.-noon, Captain Avery Museum, 1418 E. West Shady Side Road, Shady Side. 410-867-4486. captainaverymuseum.org. John Wakeman-Linn, American Contract Bridge League (ACBL) Certified Instructor, leads games of Bridge. All materials provided. Not a class, players should have some experience. Free.

Date Night at Wildberry: 5-8 p.m., Wildberry Farm + Market, 1047 Saint Stephens Church Road, Crownsville. wildberryfarmmarket.com. Farm to table food, plus beverage items for sale on food trailer. Lawn games available.

Saturday, Aug. 31

Day on the Bay to St. Michaels Cruise: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Annapolis City Dock, One Dock St., Annapolis. 410-268-7601. watermarkjourney.com. Cruise across Chesapeake Bay to St. Michaels on Eastern Shore. One complimentary non-alcoholic beverage included. Admission to Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum is included. $45-$118.

Annapolis Sunset Cruise: 7:30-8:30 p.m., Annapolis City, One Dock St., Annapolis. 410-268-7601. watermarkjourney.com. Watch sunset and see lights of Annapolis Harbor. Beverages and snacks are available for purchase. $18-$35.

Pops in the Park — Downs Park: 11:30-2 p.m., Downs Park, 8311 John Downs Loop, Pasadena. 410-263-0907. annapolissymphony.org. The Annapolis Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Maestro José-Luis Novo, presents end-of-summer soundtrack. Picnics, chairs, blankets, strollers welcome. No tickets required; register in advance for automatic raffle entry. Arrive after 10:30 a.m. for free park entry.

Sunday, Sept. 1

Pops in the Park — Quiet Waters Park: 5:30-8 p.m., Quiet Waters Park, 600 Quiet Waters Park Road, Annapolis. 410-263-0907. annapolissymphony.org. The Annapolis Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Maestro José-Luis Novo, presents end-of-summer soundtrack. Picnics, chairs, blankets, strollers welcome. Rain date is Sept. 2. No tickets required; register in advance for automatic raffle entry. Free.