The Annapolis Film Festival is winding up in a few days, but there’s still time to check out a bunch of great films.

https://www.marylandhall.org/events/annapolis-film-festival/2021-04-08/

https://www.annapolisfilmfestival.com/

Sat 4/17 - The College Park Aviation Museum is having another Engineering 101 workshops.  This time it’s Pollution Protection - Cleaning Our Air Challenge - Creating and testing and air filtration system, for ages 12-17.

http://www.collegeparkaviationmuseum.com/Calendar.aspx?EID=16465&month=4&year=2021&day=17&calType=0

Starting last Tuesday 4/12 and running through Sunday 4/18, check out the Baltimore Craft Week - Virtual Edition - With more than 150 crafters and makers from Baltimore featured.

https://www.visitmaryland.org/events/baltimore-craft-week-virtual-edition

https://www.craftcouncil.org/show/season/baltimore-craft-week

Kittens in Cups, Annapolis’ own cat cafe, periodically has some fun craft opportunities like:

Sun 4/18 - Hugging Cats Paint Night

https://allevents.in/annapolis/hugging-cats-%7C-paint-night/200020807458200

https://allevents.in/org/kittens-in-cups/12736690?ref=organizer-ep-v4

Knits and Pieces, behind the Wawa on Bestgate Rd has a couple knitting classes..

Sun 4/18 - Magnolia Chunky Cardigan Class - Learn how to knit a top-down seamless cardigan with lace and bobble details at it’s bottom, mastering German short rows, basic lace technique and the Nupp stitch.

https://knitsandpiecesofannapolis.com/collections/classes-events/products/magnolia-chunky-cardigan-class-april-11-18-25-2021

Through April, check out their Learn to Knit semi-private sessions.

https://knitsandpiecesofannapolis.com/collections/classes-events/products/copy-of-learn-to-knit-april-2021

Also, if you  need some help, check out their Knit Coaching sessions Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, at various times of day to best fit your schedule

https://knitsandpiecesofannapolis.com/collections/classes-events/products/knit-coaching

https://knitsandpiecesofannapolis.com/collections/classes-events

4/16-4/17 - Books for International Goodwill BIG Book Sale - The Parole Rotary Club’s fundraiser.  They have thousands of books at great prices AND well organized!  It’s just up Defense Highway and well worth checking out.

https://big-books.org/

Tomorrow 4/16 - Creative and Performing Arts of South County near the All American Steakhouse in Edgewater - Another Friday Paint Nights.  Classes are limited to 8 people and they have a kids’ session for ages 6-10 followed by an 11+ session.

http://artsofsoco.org/programsandclasses.html

Whole Foods - Annapolis

Whole Foods is back with some culinary programs.

This week.. Today 4/15.. Check out their Half Pint Kids Club making Mini English Muffin Pizzas

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/half-pint-kids-club-thursday-mini-english-muffin-pizzas-tickets-147184459681?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Tues 4/20 - Half Pint Kids Club is making Banana Sushi

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/half-pint-kids-club-tuesday-banana-sushi-tickets-147173872013?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Both for ages 3-5

https://www.eventbrite.com/o/annapolis-culinary-center-16074389557

Raye of Light Studio

Tues 4/20 - Swipe right - a palette knife acrylic workshop - 

https://www.rayeoflightstudio.com/class/swipe-right-a-palette-knife-class/

Wed 4/21 - Flamingle With Your Flock Zentangle Class

https://www.rayeoflightstudio.com/class/flamingle-with-your-flock-zentangle-class/

Art Farm - Annapolis

https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules

https://www.facebook.com/artfarmannapolis

https://www.artfarmannapolis.com/

Registration is open for the Spring 2021 Semester going on now with new classes starting regularly through May AS WELL AS their Summer semester which starts in June.  There are classes for kids as young as 8 going all the way up to adult classes.

This week...

Tonight 4/15 - Beginner Photography for ages 12-16

https://www.artfarmannapolis.com/calendar/2021/4/15/beginner-photography-ages-12-16

https://www.facebook.com/events/780142712933321/

https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/201506-beginner-photography-ages-12-16?source=semester

Starting Tomorrow 4/16 - Virtual Cartoon Workshop for ages 12-16, running 6 weeks

https://www.artfarmannapolis.com/calendar/2021/4/16/virtual-cartoon-workshop-ages-12-16

https://www.facebook.com/events/416421362755129/

https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/203174-virtual-cartoon-workshop-ages-12-16?source=semester

Sat 4/17 - Doodle Mania with Charlies Lawrence of FinArt, for ages 8-12.  Starts and runs 8 weeks

https://www.artfarmannapolis.com/calendar/2021/4/17/doodle-mania-with-charles-lawrance-ages-8-12

https://www.facebook.com/events/260925272076289/

https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/200902-saturday-morning-doodle-mania-with-charles-lawrance?source=semester

Mon 4/19 - (continues) Beginner Drawing for ages 8-11

https://www.artfarmannapolis.com/calendar/2021/4/12/beginner-drawing-ages-8-11

https://www.facebook.com/events/411571713472559/

https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/201477-beginner-drawing-ages-8-11?source=semester

Mon 4/19 - Brush Strokes & Color Scheme: Exploration of Color and Technique in Acrylic starts and runs 8 weeks

https://www.artfarmannapolis.com/calendar/2021/4/12/brush-strokes-amp-color-scheme-exploration-of-color-and-technique-in-acrylic

https://www.facebook.com/events/1979298948900405/

Tues 4/20 - (continues) Graphic Design for ages 12-16

https://www.artfarmannapolis.com/calendar/2021/4/13/graphic-design-ages-12-16

https://www.facebook.com/events/808555453078616/

https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/201487-graphic-design-ages-12-16?source=semester

Wed 4/21 - (continues) Mixed Media & Sculpture for ages 8-11 and another session for ages 12-16

https://www.artfarmannapolis.com/calendar/2021/4/14/mixed-media-amp-sculpture-ages-8-11

https://www.artfarmannapolis.com/calendar/2021/4/14/mixed-media-ages-12-16

https://www.facebook.com/events/874760756694222/

https://www.facebook.com/events/441747337065735/

https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/203157-mixed-media-sculpture-ages-8-11?source=semester

https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/203165-mixed-media-ages-12-16?source=semester

Also check out Art Farm’s Student Union Open Studio - for small groups of kids to use ArtFarm Studios space to create their own work and socialize with other young artists.

https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/204058-student-union-open-studio?source=semester

https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/204062-student-union-open-studio?source=semester

AACPL

...has a bunch of programs going on online if you head over to aacpl.net and click on Watch Online - Virtual Programming

https://aacpl.librarycalendar.com/events/upcoming?library_branch%5B346%5D=346&submit=Apply&form_id=lc_calendar_upcoming_form

Today 4/15 - Prepare and share Virtual Cookbook and Recipe Club: Latin Inspired

https://aacpl.librarycalendar.com/events/prepare-and-share-virtual-cookbook-and-recipe-club-latin-inspired

Sat 4/17 - Design Challenge - Given a theme for the challenge, you’ll have 10 minutes to design your creation while listening to music or a story.  At the end, share your creation ith the group.

https://aacpl.librarycalendar.com/events/design-challenge-2

Wed 4/21 - Learn About Careers in Aviation

https://aacpl.librarycalendar.com/events/yes-you-can-be-pilot-learn-about-careers-aviation

We 4/21 - Young Conservationists: Saving Monarch Butterflies

https://aacpl.librarycalendar.com/events/young-conservationists-saving-monarch-butterflies

Also check out their various book clubs, story times, trivia nights, and specialty programs like A Chalk in the Park, Great Movies Discussion, The Virtual Human Library, School Readiness Skills, From Mountains to Seas: Maryland’s Natural Areas, Ask a Lawyer, How to Search Maryland County Court Indices Online and more!

Unallocated Space - Severn

Tonight 4/15 - Virtual Happy Hour

https://www.meetup.com/Unallocated-Space/events/llfsdsyccgbtb/

Tomorrow 4/16 - Virtual Amateur Radio Night

https://www.meetup.com/Unallocated-Space/events/gnrkfsyccgbvb/

Mon 4/19 - Project Night - Following proper social distancing and mask guidelines, join UAS for their project night.

https://www.meetup.com/Unallocated-Space/events/wvtwxryccgbzb/

Annapolis Makerspace

Tues - 4/20 - Monthly CAD/CAM and CNC with Fusion 360 3D design workshop online

https://www.meetup.com/Annapolis-Makerspace/events/vngcvryccgbbc/

The Annapolis Film Festival starts today, and runs through the 18th. With over 70 films to enjoy, there’s an amazing selection every year and this year is no exception. 

https://www.marylandhall.org/events/annapolis-film-festival/2021-04-08/

https://www.annapolisfilmfestival.com/

Kittens in Cups, Annapolis’ own cat cafe, periodically has some fun craft opportunities like:

Sat 4/10 - Paint Your Pet Portrait Paint Night

https://allevents.in/annapolis/paint-your-pet-portrait-%7C-paint-night/200020827042044

Knits and Pieces, behind the Wawa on Bestgate Rd has a couple knitting classes..

Sun 4/11 - Magnolia Chunky Cardigan Class - Learn how to knit a top-down seamless cardigan with lace and bobble details at it’s bottom, mastering German short rows fors happening, basic lace technique and the Nupp stitch.

https://knitsandpiecesofannapolis.com/collections/classes-events/products/magnolia-chunky-cardigan-class-april-11-18-25-2021

Wed 4/14 - Two At a Time Socks

https://knitsandpiecesofannapolis.com/collections/classes-events/products/two-at-a-time-socks-march-2021

Through April, check out their Learn to Knit semi-private sessions.

https://knitsandpiecesofannapolis.com/collections/classes-events/products/copy-of-learn-to-knit-april-2021

https://knitsandpiecesofannapolis.com/collections/classes-events

Wine & Design in Annapolis offers pre-sketched canvases for you to paint on, with various themes each week.  This week’s themes are Summertime Diva, Bonnie the Bee Spring Has Sprung, Grace, Colorful Umbrella Girl, and Live Art Buzz Kids Giraffe Family Virtual Classes as well as Spring Has Sprung and Succulent Garden in-studio workshops.   Wine is available to purchase in the studio, true to their name.  Classes are for 14 and up, but you have to be 21 to drink, of course.

https://www.wineanddesign.com/calendar/annapolis-md

Whole Foods - Annapolis

Whole Foods is back with some culinary programs.

This week.. Today.. Check out their Half Pint Kids Club: making Bunny Faces, for ages 3-5

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/half-pint-kids-club-thursday-bunny-faces-tickets-147183805725?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Tues 4/13 - Half Pint Kids Club is making Mini English Muffin Pizzas, again for ages 3-5

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/half-pint-kids-club-tuesday-mini-english-muffin-pizzas-tickets-147171677449?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Raye of Light Studio

Sat 4/10 - Botanical Watercolor Workshop with The Hydrangea in Bloom

https://www.rayeoflightstudio.com/class/botanical-watercolor-workshop-the-hydrangea-in-bloom/

Art Farm - Annapolis

https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules

https://www.facebook.com/artfarmannapolis

https://www.artfarmannapolis.com/

Registration is open for the Spring 2021 Semester going on now with new classes starting regularly through May AS WELL AS their Summer semester which starts in June.  There are classes for kids as young as 8 going all the way up to adult classes.

This week...

Mon 4/12 - (starting) Beginner Drawing for ages 8-11

https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/201477-beginner-drawing-ages-8-11?source=semester

https://www.facebook.com/events/411571713472559/

Tues 4/13 - (starting) Graphic Design for ages 12-16

https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/201487-graphic-design-ages-12-16?source=semester

https://www.facebook.com/events/808555453078616/

Wed 4/14 - (starting) Mixed Media & Sculpture for ages 8-11 and another session for ages 12-16

https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/203157-mixed-media-sculpture-ages-8-11?source=semester

https://www.facebook.com/events/874760756694222/

https://www.facebook.com/events/441747337065735/

Also this week:

Mon 4/12 - Exploration of Color & Technique in Acrylic

https://www.facebook.com/events/1979298948900405/

Tues 4/13 - Virtual Adult Ink Illustration

https://www.facebook.com/events/468529650990044/

Starting soon… Virtual Cartoon Workshop, Doodle Mania with Charles Lawrence and more First Exposure Digital Photography

Also check out Art Farm’s Student Union Open Studio - for small groups of kids to use ArtFarm Studios space to create their own work and socialize with other young artists.

https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/204058-student-union-open-studio?source=semester

AACPL

...has a bunch of programs going on online if you head over to aacpl.net and click on Watch Online - Virtual Programming

https://aacpl.librarycalendar.com/events/upcoming?library_branch%5B346%5D=346&submit=Apply&form_id=lc_calendar_upcoming_form

Today 4/8 - Garden Round Table Book Discussion: Rethinking Your Lawn

https://aacpl.librarycalendar.com/events/garden-round-table-book-discussion-rethinking-your-lawn

Today 4/8 - Introduction to Safe Drone Flying

https://aacpl.librarycalendar.com/events/introduction-safe-drone-flying-1

Today 4/8 - Virtual Instant Pot Cooking: Breakfasts

https://aacpl.librarycalendar.com/events/virtual-instant-pot-cooking-breakfasts

Sat 4/10 - Introduction to Safe Drone Flying for Teens

https://aacpl.librarycalendar.com/events/introduction-safe-drone-flying-teens-0

Mon 4/12 - Second Monday STEM

https://aacpl.librarycalendar.com/events/second-monday-stem

Tues 4/13 - Let’s Craft with Scrabble Tiles

https://aacpl.librarycalendar.com/events/lets-craft-scrabble-tiles

Wed 4/14 - Mystery Ingredient Cooking Challenge

https://aacpl.librarycalendar.com/events/mystery-ingredient-cooking-challenge

All next week, starting Monday - Spring Into Reading with Seeds from the Master Gardeners

https://aacpl.librarycalendar.com/events/spring-reading-seeds-master-gardeners

Also check out their various book clubs, story times, trivia nights, and specialty programs like Conflict Resolution Workshop, Positive Family Communication, Baby Beats, White Privilege: What It Is and What It Is Not, Ask a Lawyer, Introduction to Project Budgets and more!

Unallocated Space - Severn

Tonight 4/8 - Virtual Happy Hour

https://www.meetup.com/Unallocated-Space/events/llfsdsyccgblb/

Tomorrow - 4/9 - Virtual DC443 Hack The Box Working Group - honing cybersecurity skills in a fun and social environment

https://www.meetup.com/Unallocated-Space/events/wzcmwryccgbmb/

Mon 4/12 - Project Night - Following proper social distancing and mask guidelines, join UAS for their project night.

https://www.meetup.com/Unallocated-Space/events/wvtwxryccgbqb/

The Annapolis Film Festival starts next Thursday, the 8th, and running through the 18th. With over 70 films to enjoy, there’s an amazing selection every year and this year is no exception. 

https://www.marylandhall.org/events/annapolis-film-festival/2021-04-08/

https://www.annapolisfilmfestival.com/

Sat 4/3 - Wildlife Egg Hunt - Beverly Triton Nature Park - Join park rangers for a hike and activities based around eggs of our local wildlife.  Activities include a scavenger hunt and/or egg painting, weather permitting.

https://www.aacounty.org/news-and-events/events/event/04/03/2021/wildlife-egg-hunt

Kittens in Cups, Annapolis’ own cat cafe, periodically has some fun craft opportunities like:

Sat 4/3 - Hugging Cats Paint Night

https://allevents.in/annapolis/hugging-cats-%7C-paint-night/200020673836056

Sun 4/4 - Geometric Kitty Paint Night

https://allevents.in/annapolis/geometric-kitty-%7C-paint-night/200020807451732

https://allevents.in/org/kittens-in-cups/12736690

Knits and Pieces, behind the Wawa on Bestgate Rd has a couple knitting classes..

Wed 4/7 - Learn to Knit Socks

https://knitsandpiecesofannapolis.com/collections/classes-events/products/learn-to-knit-socks

Also, if you  need some help, check out their Knit Coaching sessions Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, at various times of day to best fit your schedule

https://knitsandpiecesofannapolis.com/collections/classes-events/products/knit-coaching

https://knitsandpiecesofannapolis.com/collections/classes-events

Tomorrow 4/2 - Creative and Performing Arts of South County near the All American Steakhouse in Edgewater - Another Friday Paint Nights.  Classes are limited to 8 people and they have a kids’ session for ages 6-10 followed by an 11+ session.

http://artsofsoco.org/programsandclasses.html

Willow Oak Flower and Herb Farm in Severn:

Sat 4/3 - Easter Fest - With the Easter Bunny in attendance, Willow Oak will have an easter egg hunt as well as an arts and crafts table for the kids.

https://willowoakherbs.com/classes/

Whole Foods - Annapolis

Whole Foods is back with some culinary programs.

This week.. On Tuesday.. Check out their Half Pint Kids Club: making Bunny Faces, for ages 3-5

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/half-pint-kids-club-tuesday-bunny-faces-tickets-147151013643?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Raye of Light Studio

Mon 4/5 - Cherry Blossom Online Watercolor Workshop

Registration is also open for two Botanical Watercolor Workshops.

https://www.rayeoflightstudio.com/find-a-class/

Art Farm - Annapolis

https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules

https://www.facebook.com/artfarmannapolis

https://www.artfarmannapolis.com/

Registration is open for the Spring 2021 Semester going on now with new classes starting regularly through May AS WELL AS their Summer Semester which starts in June.  There are classes for kids as young as 8 going all the way up to adult classes.

Starting Wed 4/7 - Virtual Botanical Drawing Class - runs for 4 weeks

https://www.artfarmannapolis.com/calendar/2020/11/17/virtual-botanical-drawing-class-een7p

https://www.facebook.com/events/477338673238590/

Starting soon… Beginner Drawing ages 8-11, Brush Strokes & Color Scheme - Exploration of Color and Technique in Acrylic, Graphic Design ages 12-16, Virtual Adult Ink Illustration, Mix Media, Beginner Photography, Virtual Cartoon Workshop, Doodle Mania with Charles Lawrence and more First Exposure Digital Photography

Clay Bakers - Annapolis

Tonight - Ladies Night - For 16 and up, bring the beverages of your choice and receive 25% off your pottery project.

https://app.getoccasion.com/xp/nptzbqdibdgfzyvu_81kiq?time_slot_id=gueBkPPHrfBH

Tomorrow's Children’s Easter Break is already sold out..

Wed 4/7 - Glass Fusing Open House with two sessions, one from 4-6pm and one from 6-8pm

https://app.getoccasion.com/xp/RZ3wJmWh?time_slot_id=gueBktLajaph

https://app.getoccasion.com/xp/RZ3wJmWh?time_slot_id=gueBktO5vK5i

https://www.theclaybakers.com/events/

AACPL

...has a bunch of programs going on online if you head over to aacpl.net and click on Watch Online - Virtual Programming

https://aacpl.librarycalendar.com/events/upcoming?library_branch%5B346%5D=346&submit=Apply&form_id=lc_calendar_upcoming_form

Tomorrow 4/2 - Great Movies: Tol’able David with guest Fritzi Kramer of Movies Silently - A rural adaptation of David and Goliath chronicles a young man’s passage into adulthood as he confronts three crooks looking for trouble.  This movie is a cornerstone of silent film… and can be watched through the library’s access ot Kanopy with a K.

https://aacpl.librarycalendar.com/events/great-movies-tolable-david-1921-special-guest-fritzi-kramer-movies-silently

https://aacpl.kanopy.com/

Sat 4/3 - Kids’ Virtual Cooking Class: Apple Cinnamon Cupcakes

https://aacpl.librarycalendar.com/index.php/events/kids-virtual-cooking-class-apple-cinnamon-cupcakes

Wed 4/7 - SoCo Knits (Virtually!) - A casual virtual crafting session with south county knitters, crocheters and DIYers.

https://aacpl.librarycalendar.com/events/soco-knits-virtually-5

Also check out their various book clubs, story times, trivia nights, and specialty programs like Viva Latino: Own Voices Writers in Conversation, You Can fly: The Tuskegee Airmen, Who Has An Eye On Your Money?, Insurance and Financial Assistance for Tenants (in english and spanish), Ask a Lawyer, Virtual Dementia Live Workshop, Career Chat with Captain Molly  and more!

Annapolis Makerspace

Tues 4/6 - Monthly Autodesk Fusion 360 3D Design workshop

https://www.meetup.com/Annapolis-Makerspace/events/gngcvryccgbjb/

Get ready for the Annapolis Film Festival, coming up in a couple weeks! - In it’s 9th year, the 10 day schedule will feature over 70 films full of fresh indie film content.

https://www.annapolisfilmfestival.com/

Knits and Pieces, behind the Wawa on Bestgate Rd has a couple knitting classes..

Sun 3/28 - Learn to Knit

https://allevents.in/annapolis/learn-to-knit-march-7-1421-28/200020827042146

Wed 3/31 - Two At a Time Socks

https://allevents.in/annapolis/two-at-a-time-socks-march-17-31-and-april-14/200020822504729

https://knitsandpiecesofannapolis.com/collections/classes-events

Tomorrow 3/26 - Creative and Performing Arts of South County near the All American Steakhouse in Edgewater - Another Friday Paint Nights.  Classes are limited to 8 people and they have a kids’ session for ages 6-10 followed by an 11+ session.

http://artsofsoco.org/programsandclasses.html

Local by Design

Sat/Sun 3/27-3/28 - Annapolis Artisans Market at their shop in the Design District off Chinquapin Round Rd.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1111136199401389/

Art Farm - Annapolis

https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules

https://www.facebook.com/artfarmannapolis

https://www.artfarmannapolis.com/

Registration is open for the Spring 2021 Semester going on now with new classes starting regularly through May.  There are classes for kids as young as 8 going all the way up to adult classes.

Classes this week:

Today 3/25 - Continuing tonight Introduction to Batik

https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/186394-introduction-to-batik-adults?source=semester

Sat 3/27 - Beat Making with Maschine for ages 12-16

https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/202711?source=semester

Sun 3/28 - First Exposure: Beginner Photography Workshop, virtual edition

https://www.facebook.com/events/257451649342903/

And be sure to check out ArtFarm’s virtual art gallery, where all art is for sale including art from Annapolis and local artists.

http://www.artfarmannapolis.com/gallery

Check out ArtFarm’s Online Market - ArtFarm Studios brings you a curated collection through ArtFarm Market. Each sale directly supports working artists and small businesses. Artwork is Work and we are happy to get this work out to the world.

https://artfarmmarket.com/

AACPL

...has a bunch of programs going on online if you head over to aacpl.net and click on Watch Online - Virtual Programming

https://aacpl.librarycalendar.com/events/upcoming?library_branch%5B346%5D=346&submit=Apply&form_id=lc_calendar_upcoming_form

Tomorrow 3/26 - Discoveries Pre-K Art Party - An outdoor art party with Discoveries: The Library at the Mall

https://aacpl.librarycalendar.com/events/discoveries-pre-k-art-party

Mon 3/29 - Get to Know Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge! - Learn about this area that is home to the largest breeding population of American bald eagles on the east coast as well as a number of other wildlife species.

https://aacpl.librarycalendar.com/events/get-know-blackwater-national-wildlife-refuge

Tues 3/30 - Destination Dessert Career Chat - A discussion with Johnelka Stafford, proprietor of Destination Dessert, about her passion for baking and starting her own business.

https://aacpl.librarycalendar.com/events/destination-dessert-career-chat

Wed 3/31 - SERC Science To Go: Fun with Fungus - Learn about fungi with the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center and scientists from the SERC Molecular Ecology Lab. You can pick up kits at the library and conduct hands-on activities at home.

https://aacpl.librarycalendar.com/events/serc-science-go-fun-fungusserc-ciencia-para-llevar-diversion-con-los-hongos

Also check out their various book clubs, African American Suffragists of Maryland, Spring Bingo, Trivia Night: Inspired by Women, Virtual Pet Show and Tell, Podcast Lovers Club, Mondays Are Murder Online True Crime Discussion, Adult Trivia, Ask a Lawyer, A CIA Analyst’s Guide to Spotting Fake News and more!

Unallocated Space - Severn

Tonight 3/25 - Virtual Happy Hour

https://www.meetup.com/Unallocated-Space/events/llfsdsyccfbhc/

Tomorrow - 3/26 - Virtual DC443 Hack The Box Working Group - honing cybersecurity skills in a fun and social environment

https://www.meetup.com/Unallocated-Space/events/wzcmwryccfbjc/

Mon 3/29 - Project Night - Following proper social distancing and mask guidelines, join UAS for their project night.

https://www.meetup.com/Unallocated-Space/events/wvtwxryccfbmc/

Sat 3/20 - College Park Aviation Museum - Engineering 101 - Need for Speed: Build And Test Your Own Racing Plane Model

http://www.collegeparkaviationmuseum.com/calendar.aspx?CID=81

Kittens in Cups, Annapolis’ own cat cafe, periodically has some fun craft opportunities like:

Sat 3/20 - Paint Your Pet Portrait Paint Night

https://allevents.in/annapolis/paint-your-pet-portrait-%7C-paint-night/200020750173502?ref=organizer-new

https://allevents.in/org/kittens-in-cups/12736690

Knits and Pieces, behind the Wawa on Bestgate Rd has a couple knitting classes..

3/24 - Wed - Check out Learn to Knit Socks, also limited to 4 individuals to ensure proper social distancing.

https://knitsandpiecesofannapolis.com/collections/classes-events/products/learn-to-knit-socks

Tomorrow 3/19 - Creative and Performing Arts of South County near the All American Steakhouse in Edgewater - February Paint Nights.  Classes are limited to 8 people and they have a kids’ session for ages 6-10 followed by an 11+ session.

http://artsofsoco.org/programsandclasses.html

Wine & Design in Annapolis offers pre-sketched canvases for you to paint on, with various themes each week.  This week they have Bay Bridge Traffic, Date Night: Pigs in Love, Blue Bombshell and Galaxy Hogwarts canvas designs.They also have socially distanced in-studio classes with Elephant de Cirque as well as Nesting.   Wine is available to purchase in the studio, true to their name.  Classes are for 14 and up, but you have to be 21 to drink, of course.

https://www.wineanddesign.com/calendar/annapolis-md

The Kid Museum in Bethesda might be a little bit of a trek, but they have some great online programs as well.

Their Maker Playground series for March is focused on celebrating Women’s History with The Art of STEM, Robot Explorers and Games for Good, all for grades 3 and up.  They also have Animal Allies for all ages and Sports x STEM for middle school students… all involving Women in STEM

The Kid Museum also has Virtual Field Trips in three groups, 1st-2nd grade, 3rd-5th grade and 6th-8th grade with topics such as Intro to Stop Motion Animation, Chain Reaction Machine, KID City, Things That Fly, Intro to Engineering/Design Process (EDP), Intro to 3D Digital Design, Design an Energy Efficient Lunch Box, Circuits, Intro to Scratch, Sustainable Building Design Challenges, and Intro to Coding with MakeCode.

Also, educators should check out the KID Museums’s Make It! Classroom, virtual maker programming featuring either semester or year-long program aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards that can be seamlessly integrated into a science class, STEM elective or enrichment settings for elementary students.

https://kid-museum.org/make-it/classroom/

There’s lots of other great stuff at the KID Museum website as well.

Raye of Light Studio

Sat 3/20 - Cherry Blossom Watercolor Workshop

https://www.rayeoflightstudio.com/class/cherry-blossom-watercolor-workshop/

Tues 3/23 - The Glass Ceiling Event, online paint night

https://www.rayeoflightstudio.com/class/the-glass-ceiling-event/

https://www.rayeoflightstudio.com/find-a-class/

Art Farm - Annapolis

https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules

https://www.facebook.com/artfarmannapolis

https://www.artfarmannapolis.com/

Registration is open for the Spring 2021 Semester going on now with new classes starting regularly through May.  There are classes for kids as young as 8 going all the way up to adult classes.

Today 3/18 - Continuing tonight Introduction to Batik and running for a few more weeks

https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/186394-introduction-to-batik-adults?source=semester

Sat 3/20 - Beat Making with Maschine for ages 12-16

https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/202711?source=semester

Mon 3/22 - Using Procreate to Create Digital Murals for ages 12-18

https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/186130-using-procreate-to-create-digital-murals-ages-12-18?source=semester

And be sure to check out ArtFarm’s virtual art gallery, where all art is for sale including art from Annapolis and local artists.

http://www.artfarmannapolis.com/gallery

Check out ArtFarm’s online Market - ArtFarm Studios brings you a curated collection through ArtFarm Market. Each sale directly supports working artists and small businesses. Artwork is Work and we are happy to get this work out to the world.

https://artfarmmarket.com/

Clay Bakers - Annapolis

This afternoon 3/18 - Glass Fusing Open House for Ages 12+

https://app.getoccasion.com/xp/RZ3wJmWh?time_slot_id=gueA-pN651Z5f

Mon 3/22 - Hand Building Clay Open House for ages 8+, one session in the late afternoon, one later in the evening.

https://app.getoccasion.com/xp/tt6g2W35?time_slot_id=gueA-pfSawsJY

https://app.getoccasion.com/xp/tt6g2W35?time_slot_id=gueA-pfT58cZZ

Wed 3/24 - Children’s Glass Fusing Nightlights - Afternoon session was still open when I wrote this, but the evening session was sold out.  Be sure to check on their workshops early since they tend to sell out fairly quickly.

https://app.getoccasion.com/xp/3Wg6XCrh?time_slot_id=gueA-pr6KmdVV

https://www.theclaybakers.com/events/

Benjamin Banneker Museum & Park - Ellicott City

https://www.facebook.com/BannekerMuseum/events/

Sat 3/20 - Cooking in the Cabin - Explore Early American cooking and foodways with their FOODWAYS 1790 culinary historians. They’ll demonstrate cooking techniques used by Benjamin Banneker and his Patapsco Valley neighbors.

https://www.facebook.com/events/129783045665590/

Sat 3/20 - Equinox Walk in the Woods - Mark the turning of the season in Banneker’s woods, looking for the first blossoms and learn about foods foraged in early spring.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1535105700154126/

Sun 3/21 - Seeds for Pollinators - Discover the most cost-effective way to start a pollinator patch to help bees and butterflies. Find out the best way to grow natives from seed, which plants work well, how to collect seeds as well as plant a mini-greenhouse of seeds to take home and a guide for how their care.

https://www.facebook.com/events/730900304263649/

AACPL

...has a bunch of programs going on online if you head over to aacpl.net and click on Watch Online - Virtual Programming

https://aacpl.librarycalendar.com/events/upcoming?library_branch%5B346%5D=346&submit=Apply&form_id=lc_calendar_upcoming_form

All this week - Take and Make: Shamrock Suncatcher at the Riviera Beach Library

https://aacpl.librarycalendar.com/events/take-and-make-shamrock-suncatcher

Art Week continues at the Glen Burnie Library with at-home craft projects inspired by real artists.

https://aacpl.librarycalendar.com/events/art-week-glen-burnie-library-2

Tonight - 3/18 - Prepare and Share Virtual Cookbook and Recipe Club w/Tapas, Small Plates and Mezzes

https://aacpl.librarycalendar.com/events/prepare-and-share-virtual-cookbook-and-recipe-club-tapas-small-plates-and-mezzes

Sat 3/20 - Master Gardeners: Hostas and Gardening for Monarchs

https://aacpl.librarycalendar.com/events/master-gardeners-hostas-and-gardening-monarchs

Sat 3/20 - Kids’ Virtual Cooking Class: Black Bean Tacos

https://aacpl.librarycalendar.com/events/kids-virtual-cooking-class-black-bean-tacos

Tues 3/23 - Exploring Mixing Primary Colors: Early Years STEM Lab

https://aacpl.librarycalendar.com/events/exploring-mixing-primary-colors-early-years-stem-lab

Wed 3/24 - How High Does the Mars Helicopter Fly?

https://aacpl.librarycalendar.com/events/how-high-does-mars-helicopter-fly

Wed 3/24 - Simplify Weekly Meal Planning

https://aacpl.librarycalendar.com/events/simplify-weekly-meal-planning

Also check out their various book clubs, Wild Women of Maryland, Senior Dog Sanctuary Virtual Meet and Greet, Hancock’s Resolution Maryland Day 2021, their Great Movies discussion, Spring Bingo, Pride and Centuries of Prejudice: LGBTQ+ People of the Chesapeake, Introduction to Ring Jousting (the Maryland State Sport) and more!

Unallocated Space - Severn

Tonight 3/18 - Virtual Happy Hour

https://www.meetup.com/Unallocated-Space/events/llfsdsyccfbxb/

Tomorrow 3/19 - Virtual Amateur Radio Night

https://www.meetup.com/Unallocated-Space/events/gnrkfsyccfbzb/

Mon 3/22 - Project Night - Following proper social distancing and mask guidelines, join UAS for their project night.

https://www.meetup.com/Unallocated-Space/events/wvtwxryccfbdc/

Annapolis Makerspace

Tues 3/23 - Monthly General Meeting

https://www.meetup.com/Annapolis-Makerspace/events/fwbvvryccfbfc/

Kittens in Cups, Annapolis’ own cat cafe, periodically has some fun craft opportunities like:

Sun 3/13 - Geometric Kitty Paint Night

https://allevents.in/annapolis/geometric-kitty-%7C-paint-night/200020705443647

https://allevents.in/org/kittens-in-cups/12736690

Tomorrow 3/12 - Creative and Performing Arts of South County near the All American Steakhouse in Edgewater - One of their Febrary Paint Nights.  Classes are limited to 8 people and they have a kids’ session for ages 6-10 followed by an 11+ session.

http://artsofsoco.org/programsandclasses.html

Willow Oak Flower and Herb Farm in Severn:

Sat 3/13 - Irish Arrangement Class - Includes arrangement and design instruction, using green and white blossoms and inspired by a St, Paddy's day theme. Includes floral, instruction, and a rustic green container.

https://willowoakherbs.com/classes/

Art Farm - Annapolis

https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules

https://www.facebook.com/artfarmannapolis

https://www.artfarmannapolis.com/

Registration is open for the Spring 2021 Semester going on now with new classes starting regularly through May.  There are classes for kids as young as 8 going all the way up to adult classes.

Today 3/11 - Continuing tonight Introduction to Batik and running for a few more weeks - Introduction to Batik

https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/186394-introduction-to-batik-adults?source=semester

Sat 3/13 - Beat Making with Maschine for ages 12-16

https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/202711?source=semester

Mon 3/15 - Using Procreate to Create Digital Murals for ages 12-18

https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/186130-using-procreate-to-create-digital-murals-ages-12-18?source=semester

And be sure to check out ArtFarm’s virtual art gallery, where all art is for sale including art from Annapolis and local artists.

http://www.artfarmannapolis.com/gallery

Check out ArtFarm’s Online Market - ArtFarm Studios brings you a curated collection through ArtFarm Market. Each sale directly supports working artists and small businesses. Artwork is Work and we are happy to get this work out to the world.

https://artfarmmarket.com/

AACPL

...has a bunch of programs going on online if you head over to aacpl.net and click on Watch Online - Virtual Programming

https://aacpl.librarycalendar.com/events/upcoming?library_branch%5B346%5D=346&submit=Apply&form_id=lc_calendar_upcoming_form

… including Facebook Live Storytimes (including bilingual storytimes) every weekday as well as a children’s book discussion… including a ? story time

This morning 3/11 - Gardening for Nutrition - Learn how to start a container garden and discuss the link between nutrition and gardening.  Grab and Grow kits are available, but the event didn’t indicate which library had them. Contact your local library for more information. 

https://aacpl.librarycalendar.com/events/gardening-nutrition

This afternoon 3/11 - Garden Round Table Movie Discussion: Sustainable Agriculture Practices

https://aacpl.librarycalendar.com/events/garden-round-table-movie-discussion-sustainable-agriculture-practices

Tonight 3/11 - Virtual Instant Pot Cooking: Family Meals

https://aacpl.librarycalendar.com/events/virtual-instant-pot-cooking-family-meals

Sat 3/13 - Paint-A-Long for Beginners on zoom with the Riviera Beach Library

https://aacpl.librarycalendar.com/events/paint-long-beginners-zoom-riviera-beach-library

Mon 3/15 - Art Week with the Glen Burnie Library, running all week

https://aacpl.librarycalendar.com/events/art-week-glen-burnie-library-4

Tues 3/16 - Gardening for Pollinators

https://aacpl.librarycalendar.com/events/gardening-pollinators

Also check out their various book clubs, how to talk to your doctor, nutritionist career chat, library ebooks, streaming & elearning resources, ask a lawyer and more!

Pongos Learning Lab/Coder Kids Club - Crofton

Check out their various Schools Out programs like their STEAM Enrichment Club, School’s Out Mini Camp

https://pongoslearninglab.com/events/category/camp/list/

Also their various Clubs like Coder Kids Club, Minecraft Club, Robotics Club, YouTube Stars Clubs.

https://pongoslearninglab.com/become-a-member/

Annapolis Makerspace

Tonight 3/11 - Check out one of our bi-weekly open house and new member orientation nights.  If you want to see what the shop is like before deciding to join, tonight’s a good night to drop by.

https://www.meetup.com/Annapolis-Makerspace/events/nxdmxryccfbpb/

Tues - 3/16 - Monthly CAD/CAM and CNC with Fusion 360 3D design workshop online

https://www.meetup.com/Annapolis-Makerspace/events/vngcvryccfbvb/

Tomorrow - Running all next week - 2021 Ocean City Film Festival with 80+ films, streaming online!

http://www.ocmdfilmfestival.com/

Kittens in Cups, Annapolis’ own cat cafe, periodically has some fun craft opportunities like:

Sun 3/7 - Abstract Paint Night

https://allevents.in/annapolis/abstract-%7C-paint-night/200020742287429

https://allevents.in/org/kittens-in-cups/12736690

Knits and Pieces, behind the Wawa on Bestgate Rd has a couple knitting classes..

3/7 Sunday evening - Learn to Knit - A semi-private session limited to 4 students.

https://knitsandpiecesofannapolis.com/collections/classes-events/products/learn-to-knit-march-2021

3/10 - Wed - Check out Learn to Knit Socks, also limited to 4 individuals to ensure proper social distancing.

https://knitsandpiecesofannapolis.com/collections/classes-events/products/learn-to-knit-socks

3/5-3/6 - Books for International Goodwill BIG Book Sale - The Parole Rotary Club’s fundraiser.  They have thousands of books at great prices AND well organized!  It’s just up Defense Highway and well worth checking out.

https://big-books.org/

Tomorrow 3/5 - Creative and Performing Arts of South County near the All American Steakhouse in Edgewater - Another one of their February Paint Nights.  Classes are limited to 8 people and they have a kids’ session for ages 6-10 followed by an 11+ session.

http://artsofsoco.org/programsandclasses.html

Raye of Light Studio

Mon 3/8 - Girls with Graphite Figure Drawing Edition

https://www.rayeoflightstudio.com/class/girls-with-graphite-figures-edition/

https://www.rayeoflightstudio.com/find-a-class/

Art Farm - Annapolis

https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules

https://www.facebook.com/artfarmannapolis

https://www.artfarmannapolis.com/

Registration is open for the Spring 2021 Semester going on now with new classes starting regularly through May.  There are classes for kids as young as 8 going all the way up to adult classes.

Classes starting this week:

Today 3/4 Starting tonight Introduction to Batik and running for 4 weeks - Introduction to Batik

https://www.facebook.com/events/400917547871180/

Sat 3/6 - Beat Making for ages 12-16 starts and runs for 4 weeks

https://www.facebook.com/events/874222699820782/

https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/202711?source=semester

And be sure to check out ArtFarm’s virtual art gallery, where all art is for sale including art from Annapolis and local artists.

http://www.artfarmannapolis.com/gallery

Check out ArtFarm’s online Market - ArtFarm Studios brings you a curated collection through ArtFarm Market. Each sale directly supports working artists and small businesses. Artwork is Work and we are happy to get this work out to the world.

https://artfarmmarket.com/

Clay Bakers - Annapolis

Wed morning 3/10 - School’s Out Canvas Workshop - Whimsical Night Clovers for ages 6+.  Due to social distancing, the workshop is limited to 8 people and may already be solds out, so check ahead of time to verify availability.

https://app.getoccasion.com/xp/xcjDpDFf?time_slot_id=gueA9rOn0d0v

Tonight 3/4 - Also check out their Ladies Night tonight - For ages 16 and up, bring the beverages of your choice and receive 25% off your pottery project!

https://app.getoccasion.com/xp/nptzbqdibdgfzyvu_81kiq?time_slot_id=gueA9Nay-s-ppH

https://www.theclaybakers.com/events/

AACPL

...has a bunch of programs going on online if you head over to aacpl.net and click on Watch Online - Virtual Programming

https://aacpl.librarycalendar.com/events/upcoming?library_branch%5B346%5D=346&submit=Apply&form_id=lc_calendar_upcoming_form

This afternoon - 3/4 - NASA Artemis Program: Our Return to the Moon - Learn about the program that will put the first woman and next man on the moon in 2024 ,with Patricia Moore, Communication Strategist for the Artemis Program.  Registration is required

https://aacpl.librarycalendar.com/events/nasa-artemis-program-our-return-moon

Tomorrow 3/5 - The Great Movies: 1941’s “Ball of Fire”. And it can be watched through the library’s access to Kanopy.

https://aacpl.librarycalendar.com/events/great-movies-ball-fire-1941

https://www.aacpl.net/kanopy

Sat 3/6 - Kids’ Virtual Cooking Class: Blueberry Scones - Recipe and ingredient list emailed upon registration

https://aacpl.librarycalendar.com/events/kids-virtual-cooking-class-blueberry-scones

Sat 3/6 - Chemistry in the (Virtual) Library: Reducing our Environmental Footprint - You can pick up a chemistry kit from the Glen Burnie Library or use the document attached to the event link to make your own kit with just paper, colored pencils/crayons and tape.

https://aacpl.librarycalendar.com/events/chemistry-virtual-library-reducing-our-environmental-footprint

Mon 3/8 - Second Monday STEM! - Explore science outside with stories, demos and discoveries.

https://aacpl.librarycalendar.com/events/second-monday-stem-1

Mon 3/8 - Seed Starting with a Master Gardener

https://aacpl.librarycalendar.com/events/seed-starting-master-gardener-0

Tues 3/9 - Art Party for Grown Ups

https://aacpl.librarycalendar.com/events/art-party-grown-ups

Wed 3/10 - Virtual LEGO Build

https://aacpl.librarycalendar.com/events/virtual-lego-build-march-10th

Wed 3/10 - Nature Explorers Club

https://aacpl.librarycalendar.com/events/nature-explorers-club-10

Wed 3/10 - Sharing the Burden: Women Coders During WW2

https://aacpl.librarycalendar.com/events/sharing-burden-women-coders-during-world-war-ii

Also check out their various book clubs, book studies, family trivia nights, and other great resources like workshops on proposal writing, Ask a Lawyer, family finances, and more!

Pongos Learning Lab/Coder Kids Club - Crofton

Check out their various Schools Out programs like their STEAM Enrichment Club, School’s Out Mini Camp

https://pongoslearninglab.com/events/category/camp/list/

Also their various Clubs like Coder Kids Club, Minecraft Club, Robotics Club, YouTube Stars Clubs.

https://pongoslearninglab.com/become-a-member/

Tonight 2/25 - The Jing Ying Institute of Kung Fu and Tai Chi in Arnold is hosting an online cooking class to celebrate the Year of the Ox with fun fruit, veggie and other vegan dishes including a breakfast Yin Yang Dragon Bowl, a Savory Summer Roll with Peanut Dipping Sauce for lunch, a Joy Luck Noodle Bowl for dinner and a Chocolate Mousse for dessert.

https://patch.com/maryland/annapolis/calendar/event/20210225/992694/virtual-cooking-class-celebrate-the-year-of-the-ox

Kittens in Cups, Annapolis’ own cat cafe, periodically has some fun craft opportunities like:

Sat 2/27 Paint Your Pet Portrait

https://allevents.in/annapolis/paint-your-pet-portrait-%7C-paint-night/200020630841245

Tomorrow 2/26 - Creative and Performing Arts of South County near the All American Steakhouse in Edgewater - First of their February Paint Nights.  Classes are limited to 8 people and they have a kids’ session for ages 6-10 followed by an 11+ session.

http://artsofsoco.org/programsandclasses.html

Raye of Light Studio

Sat 2/27 - Fun Furry Fast - Draw Your Pet

https://www.rayeoflightstudio.com/class/fun-furry-fast-draw-your-pet/

https://www.rayeoflightstudio.com/find-a-class/

Local by Design

(artisan market 1/30-31, 2/27-28, 3/27-28)

Sat/Sun 2/27-2/28 - Annapolis Artisans Market at their shop in the Design District off Chinquapin Round Rd.

https://www.facebook.com/events/923485528190952

Art Farm - Annapolis

https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules

https://www.facebook.com/artfarmannapolis

https://www.artfarmannapolis.com/

Registration is open for the Spring 2021 Semester starts Sunday with new classes starting regularly through May.  There are classes for kids as young as 8 going all the way up to adult classes.

Classes starting this week:

Sun 2/28 - First Exposure Beginner Photography

https://www.artfarmannapolis.com/calendar/2020/11/22/first-exposure-digital-photography-workshop-m6k26-s9lnl

Continuing on Monday and running  through the end of March, check out a 6 week class in Using Procreate to Create Digital Murals for ages 12-18

https://www.facebook.com/events/183639509768894/

https://www.artfarmannapolis.com/calendar/2021/2/15/using-procreate-to-create-digital-murals-ages-12-18

https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/186130

Also note that registration is also open for Introduction to Batik next Thursday.

https://www.facebook.com/events/400917547871180/

Check out ArtFarm’s Online Market - ArtFarm Studios brings you a curated collection through ArtFarm Market. Each sale directly supports working artists and small businesses. Artwork is Work and we are happy to get this work out to the world.

https://artfarmmarket.com/

AACPL

...has a bunch of programs going on online if you head over to aacpl.net and click on Watch Online - Virtual Programming

https://aacpl.librarycalendar.com/events/upcoming?library_branch%5B346%5D=346&submit=Apply&form_id=lc_calendar_upcoming_form

Enjoy various book clubs and cooking sessions, such as the:

Today 2/25 - Booklovers Book Chat presented by the Deale Library

https://aacpl.librarycalendar.com/events/booklovers-book-chat-presented-deale-library

Mon 3/1 - Arnold Senior Center Book Club

https://aacpl.librarycalendar.com/events/arnold-senior-center-book-club-18

Tues 3/2 - Virtual Anime & Manga Club

https://aacpl.librarycalendar.com/events/virtual-anime-manga-club

Tues 3/2 - Stamped by Jason Reynolds Community Book Study

https://aacpl.librarycalendar.com/events/stamped-jason-reynolds-community-book-study-2

Wed 3/3 - Early Reader Book Club

https://aacpl.librarycalendar.com/events/early-reader-book-club-13

Wed 3/3 - We Read Wednesdays Book Club

https://aacpl.librarycalendar.com/events/we-read-wednesdays-book-club-2

Today 2/25 - Owl Prowl with Maryland DNR - Learn about owl species that call AACo home and adaptations that help them survive. Owl pellet dissection kits are provided at the Severn Library available for pickup. The Severn library should open at 10am today.

https://aacpl.librarycalendar.com/events/owl-prowl-maryland-department-natural-resources

Today 2/25 - Happy Little Paint Night

https://aacpl.librarycalendar.com/events/happy-little-paint-night

Today 2/25 - John Shields Warm, Winter Cooking Demo

https://aacpl.librarycalendar.com/events/john-shields-warm-winter-cooking-demo

Sat 2/27 - Master Gardeners: Mulch Matters and Gardening for Birds

https://aacpl.librarycalendar.com/events/master-gardeners-mulch-matters-and-gardening-birds

Tues 3/2 - Guitar Basics for Beginners

https://aacpl.librarycalendar.com/events/guitar-basics-beginners

Wed 3/3 - Behind the Curtain of the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra

https://aacpl.librarycalendar.com/events/behind-curtain-annapolis-symphony-orchestra

Wed 3/3 - SoCo Knits (Virtually!)

https://aacpl.librarycalendar.com/events/soco-knits-virtually-7

Also check out Star Wars and Disney Virtual Trivia Nights, Poetry Reading and Open Mic, Intro to Library eBooks and Streaming Options, How to Be a Children’s Book Author and Illustrator with Don Tate, Ask a Lawyer in the Library, and much  more.

Annapolis Makerspace

Tonight 2/25 - Check out one of our bi-weekly open house and new member orientation nights.  If you want to see what the shop is like before deciding to join, tonight’s a good night to drop by.

https://www.meetup.com/Annapolis-Makerspace/events/nxdmxryccdbhc/

Tues 3/2 - Monthly Autodesk Fusion 360 3D Design workshop

https://www.meetup.com/Annapolis-Makerspace/events/gngcvryccfbdb/

Kittens in Cups, Annapolis’ own cat cafe, periodically has some fun craft opportunities like their Abstract Paint Night

https://allevents.in/annapolis/abstract-%7C-paint-night/200020661603316

Tomorrow 2/19 - Creative and Performing Arts of South County near the All American Steakhouse in Edgewater - February Paint Nights.  Classes are limited to 8 people and they have a kids’ session for ages 6-10 followed by an 11+ session.

http://artsofsoco.org/programsandclasses.html

Willow Oak Flower and Herb Farm in Severn:

Sat 2/20 - Mommy and Me Fairy Garden Class - Price includes two fairy gardens including fairies, accents, tiny furniture and three or four plants in a beautiful and bright container.

https://willowoakherbs.com/classes/

Art Farm - Annapolis

https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules

https://www.facebook.com/artfarmannapolis

https://www.artfarmannapolis.com/

Current classes in progress:

This afternoon 2/11 and next Thursday 2/18 Virtual Beginner Weaving Workshop for ages 12-16

https://www.artfarmannapolis.com/calendar/2021/2/11/virtual-beginner-weaving-workshop-ages-12-16

https://www.facebook.com/events/425256698900833/

As well as an adult session in the evening

https://www.artfarmannapolis.com/calendar/2021/2/11/virtual-beginner-weaving-workshop-adult

https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/185813-virtual-beginner-weaving-workshop-adult?source=semester

https://www.facebook.com/events/265324195125945/

Starting last Monday 2/15 through the end of March, check out a 6 week class in Using Procreate to Create Digital Murals for ages 12-18

https://www.facebook.com/events/443593816632252/

https://www.artfarmannapolis.com/calendar/2021/2/15/using-procreate-to-create-digital-murals-ages-12-18

https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/186130?source=semester

Check out ArtFarm’s online Market - ArtFarm Studios brings you a curated collection through ArtFarm Market. Each sale directly supports working artists and small businesses. Artwork is Work and we are happy to get this work out to the world.

https://artfarmmarket.com/

Maryland Hall

It’s always worth checking in on what Maryland Hall is doing, they always have something interesting going on.

Right now, you can sign up for their classes including ceramics, children’s arts & crafts, drawing, painting and more …. As well as assorted virtual dance classes including ballet and tap dancing, for various age groups.

https://www.marylandhall.org/classes/categories/

AACPL

...has a bunch of programs going on online if you head over to aacpl.net and click on Watch Online - Virtual Programming

https://aacpl.librarycalendar.com/events/upcoming?library_branch%5B346%5D=346&submit=Apply&form_id=lc_calendar_upcoming_form

Enjoy various book clubs and cooking sessions, such as the:

Today 2/18 - Afternoon Book Club: Romance & Inspirational Fiction

https://aacpl.librarycalendar.com/events/afternoon-book-club-romance-inspirational-fiction

Mon 2/22 - Edgewater Library’s South County Senior Center Book Club

https://aacpl.librarycalendar.com/events/edgewater-librarys-south-county-senior-center-book-club-2

Tues 2/23 - Adults Reading Children’s Literature Book Club

https://aacpl.librarycalendar.com/events/adults-reading-childrens-literature-book-club-0

Tues 2/23 - Mountain Road’s Adult Book Club

https://aacpl.librarycalendar.com/events/mountain-roads-adult-book-club-american-marriage-tayari-jones

Today 2/18 - Prepare and Share Virtual Cookbook and Recipe Club: Afternoon Tea

https://aacpl.librarycalendar.com/events/prepare-and-share-virtual-cookbook-and-recipe-club-afternoon-tea

Today 2/18 - Make A Light Up Card! Making paper circuits with the Deale Library

https://aacpl.librarycalendar.com/events/make-light-card-circuit-card-making-info-tips-presented-deale-library

Tomorrow 2/19 - STEM Talk: A Discussion for Teens about the novel and film adaptation of Margo Lee Shetterly’s Hidden Figures, the story of female African-American mathematicians at NASA who calculated flight trajectories for Project Mercury.  Afterward, build a “rocket” together with materials provided which can be picked up at the Severn Library.

https://aacpl.librarycalendar.com/events/stem-talk-discussion-teens-about-hidden-figures

Sat 2/20 - Kids’ Virtual Cooking Class: Baked Mac and Cheese

https://aacpl.librarycalendar.com/events/kids-virtual-cooking-class-baked-mac-and-trees

Sat 2/20 - 10 minute Design Challenge - Given a theme, you have limited time to build something with things found around your home while listening to a story.

https://aacpl.librarycalendar.com/events/design-challenge-3

Sat 2/20 - Seed Starting with a Master Gardener

https://aacpl.librarycalendar.com/events/seed-starting-master-gardener

Tues 2/23 - Get Your Craft On!

https://aacpl.librarycalendar.com/events/get-your-craft-zoom-edition-0

Wed 2/24 - Tower Tower Tower STEM program

https://aacpl.librarycalendar.com/events/tower-tower-tower-stem-program

Wed 2/24 - Air Fryer Virtual Cooking Program

https://aacpl.librarycalendar.com/events/air-fryer-virtual-cooking-program

Unallocated Space - Severn

Tonight 2/18 - Virtual Happy Hour

https://www.meetup.com/Unallocated-Space/events/llfsdsyccdbxb/

Tomorrow 2/19 - Virtual Amateur Radio Night

https://www.meetup.com/Unallocated-Space/events/vwgvxryccdbzb/

Mon 2/22 - Project Night - Following proper social distancing and mask guidelines, join UAS for their project night.

https://www.meetup.com/Unallocated-Space/events/wvtwxryccdbdc/

Annapolis Makerspace

Tues 2/23 - Monthly General Meeting

https://www.meetup.com/Annapolis-Makerspace/events/fwbvvryccdbfc/

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Kittens in Cups, Annapolis’ own cat cafe, periodically has some fun craft opportunities like their Punch Needle Workshop and their Geometric Kitty workshop

https://allevents.in/annapolis/punch-needle-workshop-purple-cat/200020594583418

https://allevents.in/annapolis/geometric-kitty-%7C-paint-night/200020619221622

https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=13281408&appointmentType=19545891

Sat 2/13 - College Park Aviation Museum is having one of their monthly Engineering 101 workshops.  This time they’re designing and building parachutes!

http://www.collegeparkaviationmuseum.com/Calendar.aspx?EID=15532&month=2&year=2021&day=13&calType=0

Raye of Light Studio

Tomorrow afternoon 2/12 Alcohol Ink “Art and Hearts” class. Classes fill up fast!

https://www.rayeoflightstudio.com/find-a-class/

Art Farm - Annapolis

https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules

https://www.facebook.com/artfarmannapolis

https://www.artfarmannapolis.com/

Current classes in progress:

Today 2/11 and concluding next Thursday - Virtual Illustration in Ink - ages 12-16.

https://www.facebook.com/events/195661368833060/

https://www.artfarmannapolis.com/calendar/2020/12/1/illustration-in-ink-ages-12-16

https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/185564-illustration-in-ink-ages-12-16?source=semester

Today (through Feb) 2/4 - Virtual Watercolor for ages 13+

https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/185768?source=semester

Mon 2/15 - final session of Virtual Graffiti Lettering for ages 11-16

https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/185808-virtual-graffiti-lettering-ages-11-16?source=semester

Classes starting this week:

This afternoon 2/11 and next Thursday 2/18 Virtual Beginner Weaving Workshop for ages 12-16

https://www.artfarmannapolis.com/calendar/2021/2/11/virtual-beginner-weaving-workshop-ages-12-16

https://www.facebook.com/events/425256698900833/

As well as an adult session in the evening

https://www.artfarmannapolis.com/calendar/2021/2/11/virtual-beginner-weaving-workshop-adult

https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/185813-virtual-beginner-weaving-workshop-adult?source=semester

https://www.facebook.com/events/265324195125945/

Starting on Monday 2/15 through the end of March, check out a 6 week class in Using Procreate to Create Digital Murals for ages 12-18

https://www.facebook.com/events/443593816632252/

https://www.artfarmannapolis.com/calendar/2021/2/15/using-procreate-to-create-digital-murals-ages-12-18

https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/186130?source=semester

Clay Bakers - Annapolis

Mon 2/15 - School’s Out Canvas Workshop - Winter Sunset for ages 6+.  Due to social distancing, the workshop is limited to 8 people and may already be solds out, so check ahead of time to verify availability.

https://app.getoccasion.com/xp/gQcjvBWQ?time_slot_id=gueA2uCkq5Y8

https://www.theclaybakers.com/events/

AACPL

...has a bunch of programs going on online if you head over to aacpl.net and click on Watch Online - Virtual Programming

https://aacpl.librarycalendar.com/events/upcoming?library_branch%5B346%5D=346&submit=Apply&form_id=lc_calendar_upcoming_form

Enjoy various book clubs, such as the:

Tuesday 2/16 has Busch Annapolis Afternoon Book Club with Red at the Bone and the The Art of Books Club and on Wed 2/17 Guys Book Club has The British Are Coming by Rick Atkinson

https://aacpl.librarycalendar.com/events/guys-book-club-british-are-coming-rick-atkinson

Today 2/11 - Virtual Instant Pot Cooking: Desserts

https://aacpl.librarycalendar.com/events/virtual-instant-pot-cooking-desserts

Sat 2/13 - Deale Presents: Rainbow Family STEM storytime

https://aacpl.librarycalendar.com/events/deale-presents-rainbow-family-stem-storytime

Mon 2/15 - Great Backyard Bird Count hosted by Discoveries: The Library at the Mall

https://aacpl.librarycalendar.com/events/great-backyard-bird-count-hosted-discoveries-library

Also check out Kids Writers Live, Family Trivia Night, Bilingual Family Concert, Virtual Valentine’s Day Scavenger Hunt, Celebrating the Lunar New Year, the Year of the Ox, and much  more.

Annapolis Makerspace

Tonight 2/11 - Check out one of our bi-weekly open house and new member orientation nights.  If you want to see what the shop is like before deciding to join, tonight’s a good night to drop by.

https://www.meetup.com/Annapolis-Makerspace/events/nxdmxryccdbpb/

Tues - 216 - Monthly CAD/CAM and CNC with Fusion 360 3D design workshop online

https://www.meetup.com/Annapolis-Makerspace/events/vngcvryccdbvb/