Chesapeake Orchestra River Concert Series
7-9 p.m. July 20
Townhouse Green, St. Mary’s College
Join major guest artists, celebrities, musicians and Maestro Jeffrey Silberschlag and the Chesapeake Orchestra along the shores of the St. Mary’s River. For more information, visit www.smcm.edu/events/riverconcert/
Star Party at Sotterley
9-11 p.m. July 21
Sotterley Plantation
Grab a blanket, your telescope — if you have one — and join the Southern Maryland Astronomical Society at historic Sotterley for a night stargazing. Weather dependent. Free.
Tidewater Archaeology Days
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 21 and 22
Historic St. Mary’s City
Help uncover the past at one of the best preserved colonial sites in the nation. Tour excavations at the home of Maryland’s first governor. Discover what the soil reveals about Maryland’s beginnings then help screen excavated material and see what bits of the past you uncover. Archaeologists will help interpret the stories of the past that each piece tells. Artifacts on exhibit, hands-on archaeology activities for families and kids. Admission.
Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer Perform
July 25
Various times; various elementary schools
St. Mary’s County Library will host Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer as part of the Summer Professional Performance series at Margaret Brent Middle School 2-3 p;m. July 25. A second performance will be held 6-7 p.m. at Leonardtown Elementary School. Two-time Grammy winners, the duo perform on a variety of instruments including electric and acoustic guitars, banjos, mandolin, ukulele, percussion, and even homemade instruments. Come prepared to sing and dance along!
Bike Fest
9 a.m. to 11 p.m. July 27, 28 and 29
Maryland International Raceway
International Drag Bike League motorcycle drag racing series. Plus, the epic Sunday lifestyle show with love hosted music on stage, DJ, stunt bikes and more. Admission.
Lighthouse Adventure Cruise
7:45 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 28
Calvert Marine Museum
See five lighthouses aboard a private charter boat with the museum’s lighthouse expert. Preregistraton required. Call 410-326-2042, ext. 41.
Dee of St. Mary’s Public Sail
2:30 — 4:30 p.m. July 28
Calvert Marine Museum
Sail on board the Dee and experience the Patuxent River like never before. The boat leaves from the museum dock. Fee is $25 for ages 13 and up, $15 for children 5 — 12. No children under 5 please. Preregistration required, call 410-326-2042 ext. 41.
Summer Reading for All Ages
Through Aug. 25
St. Mary’s County Library
Summer reading for all ages. Babies, kids, teens and adults can complete challenges to earn prizes and be entered to win amazing end of summer drawings such as tickets, memberships and even a pool party! Get a free book just for signing up. This year, everyone can play online at https://stmalib.beanstack.org or download the Beanstack app.