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Sunday, Dec. 24

Golden Knights Chess Club: 1-6 p.m., Starbucks, 503 Ritchie Highway, Severna Park. 443-980-9077. Players of all levels welcome for friendly games. Free.

Jolly Express Cruise: 3-7 p.m., Annapolis City Dock, One Dock St., Annapolis. 410-268-7601. https://watermarkjourney.com/events/jolly-express-cruise. Captain Santa at the helm during festive 45-minute cruise on Spa Creek. With hot cocoa and holiday music. Blankets available. Portion of proceeds donated to Historic Annapolis. Times slots from 3 to 7 p.m. $13-$25.

Tuesday, Dec. 26

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.

Tuesday Jazz Jam: 8-11 p.m., Copper Creek Pub and Ale House, 904 Ritchie Highway, Severna Park. 410-544-4669. www.facebook.com/coppercreekjazzjam. Sit in with house band. Free.

Thursday, Dec. 28

Annapolis Duplicate Bridge Club: 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Annapolis Senior Center, 19 S. Villa Ave., Annapolis. 410-757-3488. annapduplicatebridge.com. Call if you need partner. $5.

Golden Knights Chess Club: 1-6 p.m., Starbucks, 503 Ritchie Highway, Severna Park. 443-980-9077. Players of all levels welcome for friendly games. Free.

Arundel Camera Club Weekly Meeting: 7-9 p.m., Severna Park Baptist Church, 506 Benfield Road, Severna Park. 410-465-8670. Gathering of photography enthusiasts for hands-on learning, program speakers, contests, field trips, and sharing of photography expertise and experience. Free.

Friday, Dec. 29

Jolly Express Cruise: 3-7 p.m., Annapolis City Dock, One Dock St., Annapolis. 410-268-7601. https://watermarkjourney.com/events/jolly-express-cruise. Captain Santa at the helm during festive 45-minute cruise on Spa Creek. With hot cocoa and holiday music. Blankets available. Portion of proceeds donated to Historic Annapolis. Times slots from 3 to 7 p.m. $13-$25.

Saturday, Dec. 30

Jolly Express Cruise: 3-7 p.m., Annapolis City Dock, One Dock St., Annapolis. 410-268-7601. https://watermarkjourney.com/events/jolly-express-cruise. Captain Santa at the helm during festive 45-minute cruise on Spa Creek. With hot cocoa and holiday music. Blankets available. Portion of proceeds donated to Historic Annapolis. Times slots from 3 to 7 p.m. $13-$25.

Sunday, Dec. 31

Golden Knights Chess Club: 1-6 p.m., Starbucks, 503 Ritchie Highway, Severna Park. 443-980-9077. Players of all levels welcome for friendly games. Free.

Jolly Express Cruise: 3-7 p.m., Annapolis City Dock, One Dock St., Annapolis. 410-268-7601. https://watermarkjourney.com/events/jolly-express-cruise. Captain Santa at the helm during festive 45-minute cruise on Spa Creek. With hot cocoa and holiday music. Blankets available. Portion of proceeds donated to Historic Annapolis. Times slots from 3 to 7 p.m. $13-$25.

New Year’s Eve Annapolis Yacht Party: 10 p.m.-1 a.m., Annapolis City Dock, One Dock St., Annapolis. 410-268-7601. watermarkjourney.com. Ring in new year on cruise aboard a luxury yacht with DJ, dancing, desserts, complimentary glass of bubbly, and fireworks. For ages 21 and older. $130.