May '19 Jun '19 Jul '19 Aug '19 Sep '19 Oct '19 Nov '19 Dec '19 Jan '20 Feb '20 Mar '20 Apr '20 All Events Arts and Entertainment All Chestertown Rock Hall Jump to Todays Events Kent County Maryland Calendar of Events- May 2019 Login to create a new event. May 1 Percussion Chamber Music Concert Wednesday, May 1, 2019 | 7:30pm Location: Hotchkiss Recital Hall - Washington College The Department of Music presents a Chamber Music concert featuring the Percussion Ensemble. This event is free and open to the public. The Percussion Ensemble, under the direction of Eric Plewinski... More information Spring Walking Tour Wednesday, May 1, 2019 | Tuesdays through Fridays; starts at 2:30; 30 minutes Location: Bordley History Center - 301 High Street Spring has sprung and so has our Spring Walking Tour! Our new tour will focus on what life was like in Chestertown prior to the Revolution. Kent County was heavily involved in the war by sending sup... More information May 2 Mid-Shore PRIDE Thursday, May 2, 2019 This event runs May 2 to May 5 Location: Various locations on the upper eastern shore and Chestertown - Fountain Park Save the date(s) for a weekend of Pride here on the Mid-Shore, Maryland May 2-5, 2019 ! Events May 2 Paint with Pride @ Kiln Born Creations, Easton 6:30pm May 3 Comedy Show “Calls f... More information Washington College Symphonic Band, Saxophone and Jazz Ensembles Thursday, May 2, 2019 | 7:30pm Location: Decker Theatre, Gibson Center for the Arts - Washington College The Department of Music presents the Washington College Symphonic Band (Keith Wharton, Director) and Jazz and Saxophone Ensembles (John Thomas, Director). This event is FREE and open to the public.... More information Open Auditions: Short Attention Span Theatre Thursday, May 2, 2019 | May 2 @ 6PM and May 4 @ 11AM This event runs May 2 to May 4 Location: The Garfield Center - 210 High St. Chestertown, MD 21620 Our annual 10-minute play festival perfect for new actors! No experience or theatre knowledge necessary. Come one, come all! More information State of the Chester Thursday, May 2, 2019 | 5:30pm Location: Hynson Lounge - Washington College All are welcome to ShoreRivers' 4th annual State of the Chester where we will present the 2018 Report Card. Learn about the health of the Chester, recent water quality trends, and hear about ways... More information Mindful Start: Yoga for Kids Thursday, May 2, 2019 | Thursdays at 11am Location: Main Meeting Room, 408 High Street Yoga for Kids : Ages 2 - 4 presented by Stav Pinder every Thursday in May. Younger children are welcome to watch More information May 3 May First Friday Friday, May 3, 2019 | 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Location: Downtown Chestertown - Park Row, High Street, Cross Street, & Cannon Street First Friday is a free event sponsored by Chestertown's downtown merchants, community organizations, and art galleries along Park Row, High Street, Cross Street, and Cannon Street. This event is ... More information WACappella Friday, May 3, 2019 | 7:30pm Location: Hotchkiss Recital Hall - Washington College WACappella is Washington College’s Student A cappella group. They will be performing on May 3 at 7:30 pm in Hotchkiss Recital Hall. This is a free concert.... More information Visual Storytellers Exhibit opening Reception Friday, May 3, 2019 | 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Location: Chestertown RiverArts - 315 High Street, Suite 106 What does it take to tell a story? Storytelling is vital to making compelling images. Great feats of visual storytelling appear all around us; church windows, works by Norman Rockwell and the publish... More information May 4 WACappella Saturday, May 4, 2019 | 2:00 pm Location: Hotchkiss Recital Hall - Washington College WACappella is Washington College’s Student A cappella group. They will be performing on May 4 at 2:00 pm in Hotchkiss Recital Hall. This is a free concert.... More information WACappella Saturday, May 4, 2019 | 7:30pm Location: Hotchkiss Recital Hall - Washington College WACappella is Washington College’s Student A cappella group. They will be performing on May 4 at 7:30 pm in Hotchkiss Recital Hall. This is a free concert.... More information Museums of Kent Driving Tour Saturday, May 4, 2019 | 10am to 4pm Location: Various sites in Kent County A self-driving tour of the 11 museums in Kent County. The museums exhibit the culture, lifestyles and history of Kent County. Special events will be held at select museums. Pick up a Museum Pass f... More information Rock Hall Marine Restoration & Heritage Center: Open House Saturday, May 4, 2019 | 11am - 4pm Location: Clam House - Clam House at 21083 Chesapeake Ave. in Rock Hall Fish & Fries and Captain Scratch's Rockfish Stew Exhibit on Rock Hall Gun Clubs and Decoy Carvers Decoy collection from Charlie Heinefield and friends Boat raffle tickets available Commem... More information May 6 Live Playwrights Society Monday, May 6, 2019 | 7:30PM Location: The Garfield Center - 210 High St. Chestertown, MD 21620 Garfield Improv Group More information May 7 WC-ALL Annual Meeting Tuesday, May 7, 2019 | 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Location: The Gallery at Casey Academic Center - Washington College WC-ALL will hold its Annual Red Carpet Celebration and Academy Awards Presentation to honor 2018-19 instructors and present a scholarship check to Washington College. The prestigious George Award will... More information May 9 Visual Storytellers Gallery Talk Thursday, May 9, 2019 | 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Location: 315 High Street, Suite 106 Storytelling can be a means of education, cultural preservation, a moral compass or just entertainment. Following in the paths of Norman Rockwell, Maxfield Parrish, N. C. Wyeth, Alphonse Mucha et al.,... More information May 11 Concert! Karen Somerville Sings Mahalia, Aretha...and More! Saturday, May 11, 2019 | 7 P.M. Location: Sumner Hall - 206 S. Queen Street This is the 6th concert in the Tom McHugh-produced African American Legacy & Heritage in Jazz, Blues, & Gospel concert series. Local talent, Karen Somerville, will take the stage for an eve... More information Second Saturdays in Chestertown Saturday, May 11, 2019 | 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. Location: Bad Alfred's Distilling - Cannon Street Parking Lot (Between Cross & Mill Streets) Live music, amazing food and drink, and fun for everyone. Join us in downtown Chestertown for Second Saturdays, sponsored by Bad Alfred's Distilling! This event is held rain or shine. Guests ... More information Wine & Chocolate Pairing Saturday, May 11, 2019 | 12pm - 4pm Location: Crow Vineyard & Winery - 12441 Vansants Corner Road, Kennedyville, MD 21645 Join us for a pairing of award winning Crow wines and fine chocolates. Nolia Chocolates specializes in small batch, intensely flavored confections. For more information please email info@crowvineyard.... More information Chili Fiesta Fly-In at Massey Aerodrome Saturday, May 11, 2019 | 11 AM to 3 PM Location: Massey Aerodrome - 33541 Maryland Line Rd., Massey, Maryland 21650 General Public is invited to the 17th Annual Chili Fiesta Fly-In at Massey Aerodrome. Fly-In or Drive in. Good weather will attract over 100 general aviation aircraft, many taildraggers, biplanes, ant... More information May 12 Mother's Day Farm to Table Brunch Sunday, May 12, 2019 | 10am - 12pm Location: Crow Vineyard & Winery - 12441 Vansants Corner Road, Kennedyville, MD 21645 Celebrate Mother’s Day at Crow Vineyard & Winery. Spend the morning enjoying the beauty of the vineyard in the spring and a buffet-style brunch prepared by Chefs Martha and Zach of Happy Ch... More information May 14 Mobile Veterans Center at Washington College Tuesday, May 14, 2019 | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Location: Acme Parking Lot The Vet Center Program offers a broad range of counseling, outreach, and referral services to combat veterans, active duty military members and their families. All services are free of cost and are... More information Garfield Improv Group Tuesday, May 14, 2019 | 8PM Location: The Garfield Center - 210 High St. Chestertown, MD 21620 Garfield Improv Group More information May 17 Chester River Youth Choir Concert Friday, May 17, 2019 | 7PM Location: The Garfield Center - 210 High St. Chestertown, MD 21620 Come see the talented young singers of the Chester River Youth Choir! More information State of the Sassafras Friday, May 17, 2019 | 5:30pm Location: Betterton Fire Hall - Betterton, MD All are welcome to ShoreRivers' annual State of the Sassafras where we will present the 2018 Report Card. Learn about the health of the Sass, recent water quality trends, and hear about ways YOU ... More information The 52nd Announcement of the Sophie Kerr Prize Friday, May 17, 2019 | 7:30 PM Location: Hotchkiss Recital Hall, Daniel Z. Gibson Center for the Arts - Washington College If you are unable join us on campus for this event, you can watch the live video feed at: https://www.washcoll.edu/offices/digital-media-services/live/... More information MARCY DUNN RAMSEY and CLAIRE MCARDLE at MassoniArt Friday, May 17, 2019 This event runs May 17 to June 23 Location: MassoniArt - MassoniArt, 203 High Street Opening Reception/Collectors Preview Friday, May 17th, 6-7:30 pm Gallery Tour & Artist Talk Saturday, May 18th, 12 noon June First Friday Reception June 7th, 5-7:30 pm... More information May 18 Chestertown Farmers Market Saturday, May 18, 2019 | 8am-12pm Location: Fountain Park On Saturday mornings from 8 am to noon located in beautiful Fountain Park in the heart of downtown Chestertown, on Maryland’s Eastern shore you’ll find wonderful fresh home grown produce, ... More information Spring Bike Fest Saturday, May 18, 2019 | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Location: Rock Hall Volunteer Fire Company - Route 20 - Rock Hall Games, contests, barbecue, give-aways, vendors, music, 50/50 raffle. $5 admission. More information Commencement Fireworks Saturday, May 18, 2019 | 9:00 PM Location: Washington College - Washington College Celebrate the Class of 2019 and watch the fireworks! More information May 19 Elements of Nature: Free Band Concert by the Eastern Shore Wind Ensemble Sunday, May 19, 2019 | 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. - Children are welcome. Location: Emmanuel Episcopal Church - 101 N. Cross St. (near High St.) The all-ages community concert band, conducted by Music Director Charles Thai, will give a program of pieces that capture the essence of natural events or deal with human interactions with nature. The... More information Washington College's 236th Commencement Exercies Sunday, May 19, 2019 | 10:30 AM Location: Campus Lawn (Rain Location: JFC Fieldhouse, by ticket only) - Washington College If in the event of rain, or if you would like to watch the ceremony on-line, a live video feed of the event can be found at: https://www.washcoll.edu/offices/digital-media-services/live/... More information May 20 2019 All Seasons Garden Club Flower Show Monday, May 20, 2019 | Noon-3:00 PM Location: Sacred Heart Church Parish Hall - 510 High Street FLOWER SHOW The All Seasons Garden Club 2019 Flower Show, with the theme "Thru the Garden Gate” will be held Monday, May 20, 2019 from noon until 3:00 PM in Sacred Heart Parish Hall, 510 H... More information One Day University: The Psychology of Humor Monday, May 20, 2019 | Monday 10 am Location: the Wave Room, 408 High Street Join us in the Wave Room collaborative space for a free virtual lecture! One Day University is an online platform that works with outstanding professors from schools across the country to enable t... More information May 22 Mindful Journaling Wednesday, May 22, 2019 | Wednesday, 6 pm Location: Main Meeting Room, 408 High Street Mindful Journaling: A Interactive Writing Workshops with Krystal McGinnis First of two sessions. This session 's theme is resilience. Each session will include writing prompts and creative ac... More information May 25 Ona Judge and the Spirit of Freedom at The Chestertown Tea Party Festival! Saturday, May 25, 2019 | TBA Location: The Garfield Center for the Arts - High Street Exciting, interactive, musical theatre: Revolutionary War era history onstage! A 30-minute program for all ages, the audience will be introduced to Ona Judge. Through Ona's story, each will ... More information Chestertown Farmers Market Saturday, May 25, 2019 | 8am-12pm Location: Fountain Park On Saturday mornings from 8 am to noon located in beautiful Fountain Park in the heart of downtown Chestertown, on Maryland’s Eastern shore you’ll find wonderful fresh home grown produce, ... More information Chestertown Tea Party Festival Saturday, May 25, 2019 Location: The Garfield Center - 210 High St. Chestertown, MD 21620 Come join us in celebrating the Chestertown Tea Party Festival! More information May 29 Open Mic Night Wednesday, May 29, 2019 | 7:30PM Location: The Garfield Center - 210 High St. Chestertown, MD 21620 Play music on your own or with a band, read some poetry, do a stand-up routine. The options are limitless. E-mail Ford Schumann at fordo1@aol.com to sign up, or for more information! There’s no ... More information May 30 Broadway Jukebox Revolution Thursday, May 30, 2019 | 7:00 p.m. Location: Arts District - 200 block of High Street - Arts District - 200 block of High Street Brown Box Theatre Project brings its broadway cabaret to downtown Chestertown and YOU help pick the songs they'll sing. This FREE open-air broadway block party starts at 7:00 outside the Garfiel... More information
