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Sunday, Nov. 17
Back to Back Creek Art Show: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park, 723 Second St., Annapolis. 410-295-0104. amaritime.org. Hosted by Annapolis Maritime Museum for the first time since 2002. Features more than a dozen local artists working in a variety of mediums. Show viewing included with museum admission. $0-$7.
Holiday Artisan Market Xlll: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Quiet Waters Park, 600 Quiet Waters Park Road, Annapolis. 410-222-1777. aacounty.org. Through Jan. 5, 2025. Reception Nov. 17, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Honey’s Third Sunday Market: 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Honey’s Harvest Farm, 5801 Brooks Woods Road, Lothian. 410-610-9693. honeysharvest.com. Over 20 vendors set up shop in historic barn.
Fall Turkey Shoots: Noon-3 p.m., Shady Side Community Center, 1431 Snug Harbor Road, Shady Side. 410-867-2599. shadydsidecommunitycenter.com. Prizes include ham, yurkey, beef, bacon, shrimp, sausage and Winner Take All. 12-gauge shoulder held 30? max barrel, no turkey chokes, house gun available for use. Proceeds benefit local charities and events and Scout Troop 853.
Jolly Express Cruise: 1-7 p.m. Annapolis City Dock, One Dock St, Annapolis.410-2687601 X100. watermarkjourney.com. Captain Santa at the helm during festive 45-minute evening cruise on Spa Creek, with hot cocoa, holiday music and blankets. Portion of proceeds donated to Historic Annapolis. Ticket includes cruise and first cup of hot cocoa. $13-$25.
“Same Time, Next Year” Production: 2-4 p.m., Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, 801 Chase St., Annapolis. 410-980-6662. compassrosetheater.org. Romantic comedy presented by Compass Rose Theater. $25-$55.
Monday, Nov. 18
Holiday Artisan Market Xlll: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Quiet Waters Park, 600 Quiet Waters Park Road, Annapolis. 410-222-1777. aacounty.org. Through Jan. 5, 2025.
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.
Parenting While Grieving Monthly Support Group: 5:30-7 p.m., Chesapeake Life Center, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena. 888-501-7077. hospicechesapeake.org. Opportunity to give support and receive support from those who are also navigating life while parenting while grieving loss of someone dear to them. All grieving parents welcome, no matter the type of loss. Registration required by calling 888-501-7077 or emailing griefinfo@chesapeakelifecenter.org. Free.
Digital Photography Club of Annapolis: 7-9 p.m., virtual meeting. digitalphotoclub.net. Vickie Gray speaks on “The Art and Business of Headshot Photography.” Group of beginners, hobbyists and professionals who enjoy taking and sharing photos. Email president@digitalphotoclub.net for link to Zoom meeting.
Levi Stephens and Laura Baron: 7:30-9 p.m., 49 West Coffeehouse, Wine Bar & Gallery, 49 West St., Annapolis. 410-626-9796. levistephens.brownpapertickets.com. $17-$20.
Tuesday, Nov. 19
Holiday Artisan Market Xlll: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Quiet Waters Park, 600 Quiet Waters Park Road, Annapolis. 410-222-1777. aacounty.org. Through Jan. 5, 2025.
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, Nov. 20
Holiday Artisan Market Xlll: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Quiet Waters Park, 600 Quiet Waters Park Road, Annapolis. 410-222-1777. aacounty.org. Through Jan. 5, 2025.
Square Dance Lessons: 7-9 p.m., Glen Burnie Improvement Association GBIA, 19 Crain Highway S., Glen Burnie. 410-917-3348. marylandsquaredancing.com. $7.
Thursday, Nov. 21
Holiday Artisan Market Xlll: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Quiet Waters Park, 600 Quiet Waters Park Road, Annapolis. 410-222-1777. aacounty.org. Through Jan. 5, 2025.
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.
Learn to Play Bridge: 5-6:45 p.m., Captain Avery Museum, 1418 E. West Shady Side Road, Shady Side. 410-867-4486. captainaverymuseum.org. Bridge lessons led by contract bridge certified instructor, John Wakeman-Linn. Beginner class at 5 p.m.; intermediate class at 6 p.m. Suggested $5 donation.
Friday, Nov. 22
Almost 7:30 Democratic Breakfast Club — Dr. Mark Bedell: 7:30-9 a.m., Eastport Democratic Club, 525 State St., Annapolis. 443-481-9856. Dr. Mark Bedell, superintendent, Anne Arundel County Schools, will speak at 8 a.m. Come early for coffee, bagels and conversation. $5.
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 Certified Instructor, leads games of Bridge. All materials provided. Not a class, players should have some experience. Free.
Holiday Artisan Market Xlll: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Quiet Waters Park, 600 Quiet Waters Park Road, Annapolis. 410-222-1777. aacounty.org. Through Jan. 5, 2025.
Jolly Express Cruise: 1-7 p.m. Annapolis City Dock, One Dock St, Annapolis.410-2687601 X100. watermarkjourney.com. Captain Santa at the helm during festive 45-minute evening cruise on Spa Creek, with hot cocoa, holiday music and blankets. Portion of proceeds donated to Historic Annapolis. Ticket includes cruise and first cup of hot cocoa. $13-$25.
Saturday, Nov. 23
Wildberry Field Market: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Wildberry Farms LLC, 1047 Saint Stephens Church Road, Crownsville. wildberryfarmmarket.com. Limited seasonal produce, eggs, Farm to Table Food Trailer, rotating small businesses. Free admission
Holiday Bazaar: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Woods Memorial Presbyterian Church, 611 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd., Severna Park. 410-647-2550. Woodschurch.org. Holiday greens and Christmas Shop, baked goods, quilted and knitted items, Secret Santa Shop, White Elephant Sale and more.
Holiday Bazaar: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., St. Margaret’s Church, 1601 Pleasant Plains Road, Annapolis. 410-533-1551. st-margarets.org. Variety of local crafters and vendors including home decorative items, beauty needs, kitchen, knitted and hand sewn items and more.
GriefShare Support Group: 10 a.m.-noon, Community United Methodist Church of Crofton, 1690 Riedel Road, Crofton. 410-721-9129. cumc.net. Place for people to journey together through grief process. Free.
Holiday Artisan Market Xlll: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Quiet Waters Park, 600 Quiet Waters Park Road, Annapolis. 410-222-1777. aacounty.org. Through Jan. 5, 2025.
Tavern Talk & Tour with Author Joyce White: 1-3 p.m., Rising Sun Inn, Historic Tavern and Museum, 1090 General’s Highway, Crownsville. risingsuninn.org. Friends of the Rising Sun Inn welcome author and food historian Joyce White with her book “Cooking Maryland’s Way: Voice of a Diverse Cuisine.” Written for Hammond-Harwood Museum, book is companion to “Maryland’s Way, The Hammond-Harwood House Cookbook.” Tickets include lecture, Q&A, book signing, and Inn tour. Copies of book available for purchase. $25.
Jolly Express Cruise: 1-7 p.m. Annapolis City Dock, One Dock St, Annapolis.410-2687601 X100. watermarkjourney.com. Captain Santa at the helm during festive 45-minute evening cruise on Spa Creek, with hot cocoa, holiday music and blankets. Portion of proceeds donated to Historic Annapolis. Ticket includes cruise and first cup of hot cocoa. $13-$25.
Sunday, Nov. 24
Holiday Artisan Market Xlll: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Quiet Waters Park, 600 Quiet Waters Park Road, Annapolis. 410-222-1777. aacounty.org. Through Jan. 5, 2025.
Jolly Express Cruise: 1-7 p.m. Annapolis City Dock, One Dock St, Annapolis.410-2687601 X100. watermarkjourney.com. Captain Santa at the helm during festive 45-minute evening cruise on Spa Creek, with hot cocoa, holiday music and blankets. Portion of proceeds donated to Historic Annapolis. Ticket includes cruise and first cup of hot cocoa. $13-$25.