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Sunday, Oct. 22

Healthy Forests Workday — Invasive Plant Removal at Bacon Ridge Natural Area: 10 a.m.-noon, Bacon Ridge Natural Area, Hawkins Road Trailhead, Crownsville. https://bit.ly/3ZPExgO. Scenic Rivers Land Trust’s Healthy Forests Program engages community volunteers to help protect long-term vitality of conservation easement. Workday focuses on plants that are easily visible in the fall. Volunteers work on designated trail sections to remove specific invasive plant species. Volunteers will be trained in how to identify and remove plants. Work gloves and tools can be provided; volunteers may bring own gear. Volunteers must 16 years or older to attend without supervising adult; ages 10-15 with adult. Be able to hike up to 1 mile to get to designated work areas. Register online.

Anchors Away@ Quiet Waters: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., The Galleries at Quiet Waters Park, 600 Quiet Waters Park Road, Annapolis. 410-841-6472. “Arts Aweigh” is group of diverse and seasoned professional artists with different styles and media. Collective came together motivated by common interests to innovate, educate and promote local artists and to interact with community. Park fee is $6/vehicle.

Wit by Margaret Edson: 2-4 p.m., The Colonial Players Theater, 108 East St., Annapolis. 410-268-7373. tickets.thecolonialplayers.org. $21-$26.

An Afternoon of Stars: 3 p.m., Congregation Kneseth Israel Synagogue, 1125 Spa Road, Annapolis. 410-263-3924. knesethisrael.org. Fundraising event featuring mentalist Jason Suran, and celebrating CKI’s stars, Shirley Aronson, Walt Beckerman, Larry Goldstein, Fran Rattner, Jack Schmerling and Steve Sutton. Buffet, silent auction. $100.

Monday, Oct. 23

Spirits of the Past — Disease, Death, and Mourning: 11 a.m., William Paca House and Garden, 186 Prince George St., Annapolis. 410-990-4543. annapolis.org. Candlelight tour focusing on treatment of diseases, the medical practices of women of the era, the contributions of the enslaved, the local physicians, and the mourning rituals for dearly departed. Tour continues in physic garden to learn about medicinal plants and use during 18th century and beyond. Try cup of sage tea and take home recipe for potion. Advance registration recommended. Tour recommended for ages 16 and older. $12-$15.

Tuesday, Oct. 24

Anchors Away@ Quiet Waters: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., The Galleries at Quiet Waters Park, 600 Quiet Waters Park Road, Annapolis. 410-841-6472. “Arts Aweigh” is group of diverse and seasoned professional artists with different styles and media. Collective came together motivated by common interests to innovate, educate and promote local artists and to interact with community. Park fee is $6/vehicle.

Wednesday, Oct. 25

Wednesday Chair Tai Chi Classes With Young Lee: 10-11 a.m., via Zoom. 410-222-1818. https://conta.cc/3Ry8Oym. Young Lee teaches chair tai chi classes via Zoom to Anne Arundel County Senior Activity Center members. Free.

Marissa McGowan with Andrew Stewart — Inspiring Women of Broadway: 7:30-9:30 p.m., Live Arts Studio, 2002 Annapolis Mall, Annapolis. 443-771-5198. app.arts-people.com. Evening of song saluting women of Broadway who inspired McGowan. $25-$120.

Thursday, Oct. 26

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. $5.

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

Free State Fly Fishers Casting Clinic: 5-6:30 p.m., Free State Fly Fishers Clubhouse, 3789 Queen Anne Bridge Road, Davidsonville. 360-808-3295. fs-ff.comAll skill levels welcome. Free.

Girl STEM-Powerment: 6-8:30 p.m., Anne Arundel Community College, Health and Life Science Building, 101 College Parkway, Arnold. 410-627-1074. marylandstemfestival.org. Maryland Tech Council Chesapeake Regional Chapter, Maryland STEM Festival and Anne Arundel Community College host event to encourage middle and high school girls to follow STEM Path. Presentations and discussions from female STEM professionals and college students. Free.

Friday, Oct. 27

Almost 7:30 Democratic Breakfast Club — Matt Fleming: 7:30-9 a.m., Eastport Democratic Club, 525 State St., Annapolis. 443-481-9856. Matt Fleming, director, Resilience Authority Annapolis and Anne Arundel County, speaks at 8 a.m. Come early for coffee, bagels and conversation. $5.

SCARYOKE 2023: 8 p.m., The Greene Turtle Pasadena, 20 Magaothy Beach Road, Pasadena. 410-437-0075. https://fb.me/e/1vv8N3CSx. 410-437-0075. Scaryoke hosted by Karoake with Juanita, drink specials, giveaways, door prizes, costume contest. Free.

Halloween Superheroes vs. Villians: 8 p.m., The Greene Turtle Gambrills, 1407 S. Waugh Chapel Way, Gambrills. 410-702-9896. https://fb.me/e/2pJ372Ij5. 410-720-9896. DJ Syck Turtle, drink specials, giveaways, door prizes. Free.

Wit by Margaret Edson: 8-10 p.m., The Colonial Players Theater, 108 East St., Annapolis. 410-268-7373. tickets.thecolonialplayers.org. $21-$26.

The Queens Come Out At Night: 8-11 p.m., Cult Classic Brewing, 1169 Shopping Center Road, Stevensville. 410-980-8097. simpletix.com. Four performances. Hosted by Venus Fastrada. Doors open at 8 p.m., show starts at 8:30 p.m., with intermission for wardrobe changes. $10-$15.

Saturday, Oct. 28

2023 Field Market: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Wildberry Farm + Market, 1047 Saint Stephens Church Road, Crownsville. wildberryfarmmarket.com. Seasonal produce, eggs, farm goods, Wildberry Farm to Table Food Trailer, local small businesses, vendors and creators.

Living History on Pinkney Street — U.S. Colored Troops in the Civil War: 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Hogshead, 43 Pinkney St., Annapolis. 410-267-7619. annapolis.org. Meet the United States Colored Troops, Union Army regiments during U.S. Civil War primarily comprised of African Americans. Volunteer members of Company B share in-depth understanding of Civil War era through performing demonstrations of camp life, military service and general values of Black Civil War soldier. Free; donations appreciated.

Barktoberfest 2023: Noon-3 p.m., The Greene Turtle Gambrills, 1407 S Waugh Chapel Way, Gambrills. 410-702-9896. https://fb.me/e/2pJ372Ij5. Family fun and pet friendly. Costume contest and parade. SPCA Mobile Adoption Van, live music, “pawpuccinos,” doggie treat bar, pet vendors, giveaways. 20% of event sales donated to SPCA. Free.

Barktoberfest 2023: 3-6 p.m., The Greene Turtle Pasadena, 20 Magaothy Beach Road, Pasadena. 410-437-0075.https://fb.me/e/1HKmcNbt9. Family fun and pet friendly. Costume contest and parade. SPCA Mobile Adoption Van, live music, “pawpuccinos,” doggie treat bar, pet vendors, giveaways. 20% of event sales donated to SPCA. Free.

Nightmare on Turtle Street — 80s Raised vs. 90s Made: 8 p.m., The Greene Turtle Pasadena, 20 Magaothy Beach Road, Pasadena. 410-437-0075. https://fb.me/e/2pJ372Ij5. Live show by The Weird Science Band, DJ The G-Man-Patrick Guidry, giveaways, door prizes, drink specials, costume contest.

Halloween Sitcoms vs. Nightmares: 8 p.m., The Greene Turtle Gambrills, 1407 S. Waugh Chapel Way, Gambrills. 410-702-9896. https://fb.me/e/33rQQi1vA. Halloween party and show. Live concert by Area-301 Band, DJ Rob Wonder, drink specials, giveaways, door prizes, costume contest.

Sunday, Oct. 29

Harvest Hootenanny: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., The Chesapeake Children’s Museum, 25 Silopanna Road, Annapolis. 410-990-1993. theccm.org. Live music with the Ebony Hillbillies, petting zoo, food for sale. Free.

Preparing for the End of Life: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., St. Anne’s Episcopal Church’s Parish Hall, 199 Duke of Gloucester St., Annapolis. 410-267-9333. stannes-annapolis.org. The Rev. Canon Manoj Mathew Zacharia, the Rev. M. Dion Thompson, and The Rev. Dr. Olivia P.L. Hilton, lead session on theme “The Spirit of the Lord is Upon Me” and examine how Christians approach illness, loss, grief and death. Email ohilton@stannes-annapolis.org if attending.

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

Wit by Margaret Edson: 2-4 p.m., The Colonial Players Theater, 108 East St., Annapolis. 410-268-7373. tickets.thecolonialplayers.org. $21-$26.

The Magic Flute: 3-6 p.m., Maryland Hall, 801 Chase St., Annapolis. 410-267-8135. annapolisopera.org. Mozart adventure about prince and bird-catcher on quest to find true love. $28-$100.

Quanzhou Marionette Performance: 4:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church of Annapolis, 171 Duke of Gloucester St., Annapolis. 410-544-1742. worldartists.org. Features three marionette performers from Quanzhou Marionette Arts Center. Traditional plays of Quanzhou marionette have preserved folk beliefs and customs in Minnan (Southern Fujian) dialect speaking regions; the grammar, words, expressions and pronunciation of the “Heluo Language” and Minnan dialect; and southern opera, music, and performing style of Song and Yuan Dynasties. Free.

RuPaul’ss Drag Race — Night of the Living Drag: 7 p.m., The HALL at Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland, 7002 Arundel Mills Circle #7777, Hanover. maryland.livecasinohotel.com. Doors open 5:30 p.m. For ages 21 and older.