Around Town
Al Petteway in Concert
7 p.m. April 27
Calvert Marine Museum
Al Petteway is a Grammy and Indie award-winning guitarist who has toured and recorded with many of the best-known artists in folk and Celtic music. Al’s original compositions for acoustic fingerstyle guitar are deeply influenced by his love of Celtic, Appalachian, Folk, and Blues styles. Doors open at 6 p.m. For more information, and advance ticket sales, visit https://www.smtmd.org/new-events-1. Tickets are $15 for members, and $20 for non-members.
Spring Fling Car Show
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 29
Leonardtown Square
Over 350 antique and classic cars. Trophies, music, shops, vendors, restaurants, trivia, kids games. Admission. Rain date May 6.
St. Mary’s 10-Miler
8 a.m. to noon April 29
Visitor’s Center, St. Mary’s City
Run through Maryland’s first colonial capital and North America’s best preserved English colonial archaeological site. The St. Mary’s 10-Miler is appropriate for all experience levels, including first-timers. A 5K race will follow after the start of the 10 miler. To register, and for detailed information, visit www.stmarys10miler.com.
May Day at Historic St. Mary’s City
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 5
Visitor’s Center, St. Mary’s City
Celebrate the arrival of spring — colonial style. Rally ‘round the Maypole with the colonists and enjoy entertainment, browsing arts and crafts, garden crafts, and games with a 17th-century flair. Admission.
Annmarie Antique & Flea Faire
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 5; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 6
Annmarie Art and Sculpture Garden
Join us for this fabulous picker’s weekend with more than 100 indoor and outdoor booths featuring antiques and collectibles, vintage and upcycled furniture, clothing, jewelry, flea finds, vintage home and garden, and more. The Faire includes demos and talks highlighting the hottest trends in upcycling and repurposing. The public is invited to bring up to three small items for the appraisal fair, which will take place 10:00a.m. t-2 p.m. both days. Rain or shine event; no pets. Adults $3; 11 years and under free. No pets.
The Soldiers of Point Lookout
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 5; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 6
Point Lookout State Park
Living historians provide displays depicting the years of the military occupation of Point Lookout. Periods will include the colonial period through to World War II.
Hollywood Bluegrass Festival
Noon to 8 p.m. May 12
St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds
Sponsored by the Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad. Hear featured bluegrass artists and local favorites. Enjoy food and more. Admission. To purchase tickets, and for details, visit www.hvrs.org.