May 1-4

CharterFest! In 1708, the St. Phillips & Jacob's Day fairs made May merry. This year, it's CharterFest, a spectacular citywide event. Activities to include; Maryland Maritime Heritage Festival at City Dock, Irish Rowing Race, National Towne Crier Competition at the top of Main St., ArtWorks all over town, live music, interactive historical displays and booths, storytelling, local crafts, jewelry and more! Visit http://www.annapolisalive.org/calendar
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May 2-23

Exhibit, “Anne Arundel County Public Schools High School Student Art Exhibit,” coordinated with Sue Owens, Anne Arundel County Public Schools; 6-8 p.m. May 8, reception; Cade Center for Fine Arts Gallery, AACC Arnold campus, 101 College Parkway; free; 410-777-7028; This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

May 2 & 3

Dance, “Spring Migration” performed by the AACC Dance Company; 8 p.m. Pascal Center for Performing Arts, AACC Arnold campus, 101 College Parkway; ticket sales begin April 28: $15 general admission, $10 AACC faculty, staff, senior citizens and children under age 10; $7 AACC students; box office: 410-777-2457.

ASO Lexus Classic Series Season Finale. The boundaries of love set the stage for an extraordinary season finale. Experience soprano Audrey Luna performing Rodrigo's Old Spanish love songs, Smetana's lively "Bartered Bride Overture," Mahler's "Fourth Symphony" and the World Premiere of "Severn Voyages" from Charter 300 Competition finalist Jacob Bancks. Call for more information and tickets. 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Contact: 410-263-0907 or visit www.annapolissymphony.org. Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, 801 Chase Street, Annapolis 21401.

May 3

St. Anne's School Music Festival. St. Anne's School of Annapolis will host musicians from around the world at the community-wide Annapolis Music Festival. The festival, which is free and open to the public, will include six villages featuring authentic music, dance, demonstrations, food and wares from different cultures. The festival was planned as a celebration of the international language of music. It is part of the year-long celebration of the 15th anniversary since St. Anne's School expanded from a preschool. 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm. Contact: 410-263-8650 or visit www.St.AnnesSchool.org. Location: St. Anne's School of Annapolis, 3112 Arundel on the Bay Road, Annapolis 21403.

Spring Bird Hike.  Join us for a look at the seasonally changing birds and migrants that visit SERC. You'll see water birds, forest birds, warblers, and more. Designed for beginning and intermediate birders, but all are welcome. If you have a pair of binoculars and a field guide, bring them. A limited number of binoculars are available to borrow. Preregistration suggested (301) 238.2737, $4 per person, for ages 10+. 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm. Contact: 301-238-1815 or visit www.serc.si.edu. Location: Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, 647 Contees Wharf Rd, Edgewater 21037

St. Andrew's Concert Series. Monthly concert series. May features the Annapolis Wind Symphony: http://www.annapoliswindsymphony.org/index.html. 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm. Contact: 410 798 8251 or visit www.redwinejazz.com. Location: St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, 4 Wallace Manor Road, Edgewater 21037. www.standrewsum.org

Arte de Mayo. Many artists bring a unique offering of mediums, as diverse as their nationalities: pottery, fused glass, collage, designer handbags, painted glass, natural lotions/soaps, photography, paintings, wood carvings, painted furniture, eclectic jewelry and more. The event celebrates Cinco de Mayo, a fiesta that honors freedom and liberty. 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm. Location: Westin Annapolis Hotel. 100 Westgate Circle, Annapolis 21401

May 6, 13, 20, 27

Yoga in the William Paca Garden. This all-inclusive course honors each student's individual needs with nurturing hands-on instruction taught in an interdisciplinary approach to Yoga. Certified Yoga Instructor Lara Bontempo offers a joyful, energetic, and strengthening study of basic Yoga postures, breath work, and meditation in a beautiful outdoor setting, the William Paca Garden Terrace. Classes held indoors in case of inclement weather. 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays William Paca Garden Terrace, 186 Prince George Street $20 “drop-in” fee for class. $150 admission for 8-class session. $130 per 8-class session for members and volunteers. Contact: 410-990-4539 or visit http://www.annapolis.org. Location: William Paca House. Historic Annapolis Foundation, 186 Prince George St., Annapolis 21401.

May 7
 
Mom n' Me: Blue Crabs and Crabbing. Children ages 3-5 years and their parents will learn about blue crabs and try their hand at crabbing from our dock. We have a new registration format, for prices or to register call (301) 238.2737. You are not officially registered until we receive your registration fees. Classes are limited to 16 students. 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm. Contact: 301-238-1815 or visit www.serc.si.edu. Location: Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, 647 Contees Wharf Rd, Edgewater 21037.

May 10

Stargazing, “Community Observing Night,” family event sponsored by the AACC Astronomy Club; bring your own telescope and binoculars or use one of the eight AACC telescopes to view planets, stars and moon, weather permitting; Astronomy Lab in rear of lots A and B beside Resource Management Building, AACC Arnold campus, 101 College Parkway; free; 410-777-1820; 8-11 p.m

Music, AACC Orchestra performs Tchaikovsky’s “Symphony No. 4;” 8 p.m. Pascal Center for Performing Arts, AACC Arnold campus, 101 College Parkway; admission: ticket sales begin May 5; box office: 410-777-2457.

Spring Flea Market. New & Used items - Household Items, Kids Toys, Tools, Garden Equipment, Computers, Cell Phones, Power Tools, Etc. Rain or shine. 8:00 am - 2:00 pm. Contact: 410 923-3400 or visit www.aacountyfair.org. Location: Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds. 1450 General's Highway (Route 178), Crownsville 21032.

May 10 –11

William Paca Garden and Plant Sale. Take a piece of the William Paca Garden home with you! Garden volunteers raise hundreds of perennials, annuals, woody plants, and vines in the garden, both heirlooms and brand new introductions. Staff and volunteers will help you select the right plant for every corner of your garden. 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Saturday Noon - 4:00 p.m., Sunday Enter at 1 Martin Street Free admission to William Paca Garden. Contact: 410-990-4539 or visit http://www.annapolis.org.

May 16

Music, AACC Jazz Ensemble in concert; 8 p.m. Pascal Center for Performing Arts, AACC Arnold campus, 101 College Parkway; admission: ticket sales begin May 12; box office: 410-777-2457.

May 17

African Heritage Awards & Dinner Dance. The annual African Heritage Awards & Dinner Dance highlights the cultural dynamics of African immigrants in the MD/DC/VA region and showcases their vital contributions in the changing demographic profiles of America's economic, social, and political landscape. Tax Deductible donations received are used to provide scholarships, technical assistance & capacity builiding, open new doorways of understanding between Africans & Americans, and broaden new horizons. 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm. Contact: 202-714-5921 or visit www.african-pac.org. Location: Coco Caban Grill & Banquet Hall, 2031A University Blvd., Hyattsville 20783. www.cococabanagrill.com

May 18

Vintage Baseball Day - where the Baysox turn back the clock with a pre-game exhibition from the Chesapeake Baseball Club playing the game as it was played in 1864. Exhibition starts at 12:30 pm. Bowie Baysox play the Connecticut Defenders at 2:05 pm. Contact: 301-464-4851 or visit www.baysox.com. Location: Bowie Baysox Stadium, 4101 NE Crain Highway, Bowie 20716.

May 21

Blue Angels Flight Demonstration. Enjoy this annual Navy air show performed over the Severn River in honor of the USNA graduation. The Blue Angels will perform in the skies above Annapolis for the Naval Academy's commissioning week. Four blue-and-gold F/A 18 Hornets will perform air maneuvers. 2:00 PM

May 31

Plants on the Move. Join Park Ranger Chris to discover how and why plants move about in response to their environment. See the world's fastest and shyest plants. Set up your own plant movement experiment. This program is for adults and children ages 7 years and up. 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm. Call 410-222-6244 for more information and pre-registration. Location: Earleigh Heights Ranger Station. 51 W. Earleigh Heights Rd, Severna Park 21146.

May 31-June 1

Hammond-Harwood House Secret Garden Tour. Explore and delight in gardens of colonial-era homes throughout Annapolis' Historic District. The gardens of Maryland's four signers of the Declaration of Independence featured on this tour exemplify the "Golden Age" of Annapolis. Refreshments will be provided by local pastry shops and the kitchens of our volunteers. Tours May 31 and June 1st 1-6 pm. Cost: $25 in advance, $30 day of the event. Ticket pick up and purchase on the day of the event will be at the Charles Carroll House, 107 Duke of Gloucester Street, behind St,. Mary's church. Hammond-Harwood House is located at 19 Maryland Avenue, Annapolis, MD. Phone: 410-263-4683 or visit http://www.hammondharwoodhouse.org