Double Exposure: Intermediate Photography
2026-05-16 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-09 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | ArtFarm Studios, 111 Chinquapin Round Rd. Suite 200, Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
Do you want to take your photography to the next level? Do you have a solid photography foundation and want to hone your craft?
Join photographer Kaitlyn McQuaid for “Double Exposure,” a 4-week digital photography workshop that will build on the foundations covered in the “First Exposure” workshop.
Primarily taking place on-location with real-time problem-solving and feedback, this workshop will cover photographing in low light, composition, using a flash, and elements of portraiture. Completion of the “First Exposure” workshop, or a solid foundational understanding of your DSLR, is required.

Clare's Parent & Child: Nightlights workshop
2026-05-16 10:00 - 11:30 | Maryland Hall, 801 Chase St., Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
Saturday, 5/16, 10:00am-11:30am, Room:117A, Price: $83.00 (WS26CS16)
Together with a parent, a child will learn how to decorate and layer the art glass to form a beautiful glass nightlight. No experience necessary for this 1.5-hour class. Each person registers individually.
Teaching Artist: Clare Shepherd
(For more information, please contact the instructor at clare.p.shepherd@gmail.com)
Supplies: All supplies are provided and included within the class pricing.
Minimum Enrollment for class to run: 3

Mr. Paca’s Garden Storytime: Mommy Time
2026-05-16 10:00 - 11:00 | William Paca House and Garden, 186 Prince George Street, Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
Mr. Paca’s Garden Storytime is a fun hour full of reading and activities in the William Paca Garden, a secret treasure in the Historic District of Annapolis. Each program is designed for little ones, 3-7 years, with a book reading, song, and craft/art project, plus time to explore the Paca Garden following the story hour.
Mommy Time by Monique James-Duncan
Rollicking rhyme and playful illustrations record a day in the life of two rambunctious children and their stay-at-home mother. As fun as it is being a kid, it can be hard work being a mom. When Dad heads to his job, the joyful chaos of getting ready for the day begins. To the children, that day is a happy blur of school and playdates, singing and dancing, supermarket walks and library stops, bath time, story time, bedtime. But Mommy’s time is filled with a whole lot more sweeping, laundry, stinky diapers—tiring work achieved with love in her eyes and care in her smiles. An authentic catalog of precious moments in the life of an ordinary family, this warm, revealing story builds a bridge of empathy between parent and child and celebrates the value of “Mommy time.”
Celebrate Mother’s Day in the garden! Join us for a song and a unique craft!
Advance registration required, space is limited.

CP presents Poor Clare by Chiara Atik
2026-05-15 20:00 - 21:30, 2026-05-14 20:00 - 21:30, 2026-05-10 20:00 - 21:30, 2026-05-09 20:00 - 21:30, 2026-05-08 20:00 - 21:30 | The Colonial Players of Annapolis, 108 East Street, Annapolis, Maryland, 21401
Picture it: Assisi, Italy. The year is 1211. Clare has everything — beauty, status, a swoon-worthy rich fiancé, and gifts that scream medieval luxury. Total dream life, right?
So why can’t she stop thinking about Francis — the town eccentric who ditched his wealth, his wardrobe, and basically his entire vibe because he thinks helping the poor actually matters? Everyone else says he’s lost it. Clare… isn’t so sure.
As her perfectly curated world starts to feel a little less perfect, Clare finds herself questioning what success, goodness, and happiness really mean. This hilarious, delightfully anachronistic retelling of the true story of St. Clare asks: what does it really cost to do good — and why, nearly a thousand years later, are the rich and the rest still living in completely different realities?
Thurs-Sat @8PM
Sun @2PM

Disney's 'The Lion King JR' at Children's Theatre of Annapolis
2026-05-15 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-05-10 14:00 - 15:30, 2026-05-09 16:00 - 17:30, 2026-05-09 11:00 - 12:30 | MD
Celebrate the Circle of Life in this timeless story of courage, friendship, and destiny. The African savanna comes to life on CTA’s main stage with Simba, Rafiki and an unforgettable cast of characters as they journey from Pride Rock to the jungle and back again in this inspiring, coming-of-age tale. The Lion King JR. features classic songs from the Broadway musical and animated feature film, including “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King,” “He Lives in You,” and “Hakuna Matata.”

Run Time: Approximately 60-75 minutes with a 15-minute intermission
Performances: May 1-17, 2026

Fridays @ 7:00 p.m.
Saturdays @ 11:00 a.m.* & 4:00 p.m.
Sundays @ 2:00 p.m.

* No 11:00 a.m. performance on Saturday, May 2, 2026

** SPECIAL EVENTS **

Post-Show Q&A + Backstage Tour: Saturday, May 2 after the 4:00 p.m. show
Simba’s Sundae Social *: May 3 @ 12:30 p.m.
Kids Night Out *: Friday, May 8 @ 6:30 p.m.
^^Relaxed Performance: Saturday, May 9 @ 11 a.m.
^^ASL-Interpreted Performance**: Saturday, May 9 @ 4 p.m.
Post-Show Q&A + Backstage Tour: Saturday, May 9 after the 4:00 p.m. show
Sarabi’s Mother’s Day Tea Party *: Sunday, May 10 @ 12:30 p.m.
Kids Night Out *: Friday, May 15 @ 6:30 p.m.
N-CHAT African Drums Performance *: Saturday, May 16 @ 12:30 p.m.
Post-Show Q&A + Backstage Tour: Saturday, May 16 after the 4:00 p.m. show

*Tickets sold separately at events/ticketleap.com/tickets/cta-md

^^ For details about these events, please click here to visit our Accessibility web page or copy & paste the following link into your web browser: https://www.childrenstheatreofannapolis.org/theatre/#accessibility

Sip, Pour and Create!
2026-05-15 18:30 - 20:30 | ArtFarm Studios, 111 Chinquapin Round Rd. Suite 200, Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
This isn’t your typical paint class—it’s an experience. Guests will create their own abstract pour painting while enjoying handcrafted mocktails and a welcoming, high-vibe atmosphere. The event is beginner-friendly and focused on self-expression rather than perfection. Attendees will leave with a finished artwork and a memorable creative experience.
Meet Your Host:

Kittie Rivera is a multidisciplinary artist, performer, and creative director behind Kittie Koala Productions. With a background in modeling, burlesque, visual art, and performance, she creates immersive experiences that blend creativity, confidence, and connection. By day, she is a registered nurse; by passion, she is dedicated to helping others tap into their creativity and express themselves freely.

Kids Night Out :: Disney's 'The Lion King JR' at Children's Theatre of Annapolis
2026-05-15 18:00 - 21:00 | MD
KIDS NIGHT OUT :: Disney’s The Lion King JR

Treat your kids (and yourself) to a night out! Drop your kids off at CTA for a fun & enriching evening while you get time to relax knowing that our team will make sure your little one has fun in a safe, friendly, positive environment. Kids will enjoy:

Dinner (2 slices of cheese pizza & a juice box/bottle of water),
A live performance of CTA’s production of Disney’s The Lion King JR,
Snack & water for intermission,
Meet & Greet + Photo on stage with select characters from the show,
Other activities include craft, dance party, & more!

NOTE: Students must dress appropriately for the theatre + movement. Shoes should be secured with laces or velcro (example: sneakers). No open-toe shoes, flip-flops, sandals, or crocs.
Spaces are limited!
AGES: 5-12
WHEN: 6:00-9:00 p.m.; Friday, May 8, 2026 OR Friday, May 15, 2026
COST: $50 per child (Sibling Discount: $45 for each additional child)
TEACHING ARTISTS: TBA*
*All persons over the age of 18 have passed a background check.
**** NO REFUNDS ****

Podcasting 101 (adults)
2026-05-14 18:30 - 20:30 | ArtFarm Annapolis, 111 Chinquapin Round Rd., Suite 200, Maryland, Annapolis
tep into the host chair of your very own podcast!
Our 4-week Podcasting Class is designed to introduce you to the essentials of podcast creation. Led by John Wist, co-host and producer of his own podcast, this hands-on course will guide you through every step of the process—from developing your concept and honing your storytelling skills to mastering interview techniques, gear setup, audio engineering, and video production.
By the end of the class, you’ll produce a polished episode of your own podcast while collaborating and exchanging ideas with fellow participants. Whether you’re looking to launch a personal project or refine your content creation skills, this class will give you the tools and confidence to hit record and share your voice with the world!
Note: our podcast studio is available to rent after your class, so you can jump right into recording your own podcast in the same space you learned how to do it! To find out more:
https://www.andcreativestudio.com/podcast-studio

Sketch Night 2026
2026-05-14 06:30 - 20:30 | ArtFarm Annapolis, 111 Chinquapin Round Rd., Suite 200, Maryland, Annapolis
Teens and Adults Welcome!
Live figure drawing meets killer playlist. A unique life drawing experience featuring models ranging from burlesque performers to professional life models, in both costume and nude.
BYO supplies. We do have drawing boards, easels, and basic drawing supplies available if you need them. Feel free to bring a snack or a drink to enjoy during the session.
Sketch Nights always start with some short warmups, then 5-10 minute sessions, and end with 20-minute drawing sessions as the model moves through a variety of poses.
New Monthly Schedule for 2026:

Second Thursdays – Themed costume sessions with creative concepts (Jan-December)
Fourth Thursdays – Dedicated nude figure drawing (January, March, May, September)

2026 Themes to Inspire You:
From “Winter Luxe” fur coats and vintage ski wear in January to “Steampunk” adventures in November, we’ve curated twelve unique themes, including Valentine’s Romance, Navy Nautical, Afrofuturism, Gothic Halloween, and Holiday Elegance. Each month brings a fresh visual story to sketch!

Try it! Irish Dance for Kids: Ages 10-14
2026-05-13 18:45 - 19:30 | Maryland Hall, 801 Chase St., Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
Wednesday, 6:45-7:30 pm, 5/13/26, Room 302, PRICE: $20 (WS26SC13)
Try something new! This one-time Irish dance class for Kids will allow students to explore the basics of Irish dance while working up a sweat and having fun! Dancers should wear comfortable athletic or dancewear, and ballet slippers or Irish dance shoes. If you have any questions regarding the class, please contact the instructor.
Instructor: Sheila Wilson
sheilamarydance@gmail.com
For registration questions, email lzetterlucas@marylandhall.org

Try it! Irish Dance for Kids: Ages 5-9
2026-05-13 18:00 - 18:45 | Maryland Hall, 801 Chase St., Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
Wednesday, 5/13, 6:00-6:45 pm, 5/13/26, Room 302, PRICE: $20 (WS26SC12)
Try something new! This one-time Irish dance class for Kids will allow students to explore the basics of Irish dance while working up a sweat and having fun! Dancers should wear comfortable athletic or dancewear, and ballet slippers or Irish dance shoes. If you have any questions regarding the class, please contact the instructor.
Instructor: Sheila Wilson
sheilamarydance@gmail.com
For registration questions, email lzetterlucas@marylandhall.org

Sarabi's Mother's Day Tea Party at Children's Theatre of Annapolis
2026-05-10 12:30 - 13:30 | MD
Sarabi’s Mother’s Day Tea Party

Treat the special women in your life to an afternoon of delectable treats and tea at Sarabi’s Mother’s Day Tea Party! We’ll have special appearances by select cast members of CTA’s production of Disney’s The Lion King JR plus Moms will take home a keepsake tea cup. Let’s make memories over tea.

Don’t forget to purchase your tickets to attend the 2:00 p.m. performance (sold separately.)

WHEN: Sunday, May 10, 2026 @ 12:30-1:30 p.m.
NOTE: All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS TO ATTEND THE SHOW!

William Paca Garden Plant Sale
2026-05-10 12:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-09 10:00 - 16:00 | William Paca House and Garden, 186 Prince George Street, Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
A tradition for over 50 years, the William Paca Garden Plant Sale provides the opportunity to take home a piece of history. HA volunteers personally raise over 8,000 plants – perennials, annuals, trees, vines, and vegetable starts – that represent the best of the old and the new.

Certified as a Maryland’s Best Native Plants retailer, HA is proud to be recognized by the Maryland Department of Agriculture as a retailer offering at least 20 percent of its plants that are native to our state. If you are keen to support bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other native wildlife in your garden, you will find plants that delight them here.
Staff and volunteers are on hand to answer your gardening questions. Proceeds of this beloved annual tradition support the mission and programs of the William Paca House & Garden and Historic Annapolis.
Registration not required. The Plant Sale is held rain or shine. Pets are not permitted at the event.

Yoga in the Gallery
2026-05-10 09:30 - 10:30 | ArtFarm Annapolis, 111 Chinquapin Round Rd., Suite 200, Maryland, Annapolis
AND Relax… Yoga Series Sundays | 9:30 AM | AND Creative Gallery
Come as you are, leave inspired — AND Relax is your monthly gallery-inspired yoga series designed to move your body, spark your creativity, and recharge your mind. Each Sunday session blends mindful vinyasa, playful flows, and meditative stretches in the beautiful space of AND Creative Gallery, surrounded by art that inspires movement and imagination.
Once a month (last Sunday of each month), we turn up the volume on creativity with our themed flows:

AND Bend Ova – Afrobeat-inspired flow: let rhythm guide your body and loosen your edges.
AND Drop It Low – Hip-Hop / R&B flow: grounded, bold, and full of attitude.
AND Twist & Shout – Rock ‘n’ Roll yoga: energizing, dynamic, and full of power.
AND Stretch – R&B Slow It Down: deep stretch, meditative, and restorative.
AND Pop & (un)Lock – Pop music + movement yoga: playful, upbeat, and fun.
AND Chill Out – Lo-fi / Chill Hop restorative yoga: slow, restorative, and fully zen.

Whether you’re here for sweat, stretch, or stillness, AND Relax invites you to move at your own pace, explore your creativity, and connect with a community’s curious and playful minds.

Kathie's Glass: 6" Suncatcher Workshop
2026-05-09 14:00 - 16:00 | Maryland Hall, 801 Chase St., Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
Saturday, 5/09, Start Time: 2:00 PM, End Time: 4:00 PM, Room:117A, Price: $101
This is a glass suncatcher class for all levels. We will create a 6″ fused glass suncatcher by decorating and layering art glass using stencils, stringers, confetti, repurposed glass, and frit to form a beautiful glass suncatcher. Simple instructions help all students create these by designing from their own imagination. No experience necessary for this 2-hour class.
Teaching Artist: Kathie Perry-Lynch
Supplies: All supplies are provided and included within the class pricing.
Minimum Enrollment for class to run: 4

The Bay Winds Band Spring Concert
2026-05-09 14:00 - 15:00 | Michael E. Busch Annapolis Library, 1410 West St., Annapolis, Maryland
Please join the Bay Winds Band for our 2026 Spring Concert at the Michael E. Busch Annapolis Library
“It’s All Fun and Games…”This is a FREE concert, and we hope to see you there!
https://www.aacpl.net/event/hold-bay-winds-211167

Pop-Up Musical Theatre Tap 14+
2026-05-09 12:00 - 13:30 | Maryland Hall, 801 Chase St., Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
Saturday, 05/09/26 12:00-1:30pm, Room 101, PRICE: $24.84 (WS26LPT5)
Warm-up to songs from a range of genres and learn a combination to a selection from a musical film or stage production. A different musical selection will be featured at each pop-up. Choreography will be geared towards advanced beginner and intermediate teen/adult dancers, but all experience levels ages 14+ are welcome!
Check out our other sessions! Offered once per month, January- May.
For questions, contact lisa@dance.pellittiere.com

Pop-Up Musical Theatre Tap
2026-05-09 12:00 - 13:30 | Maryland Hall, 801 Chase St., Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
Join our Pop-Up Musical Theatre Tap classes at Maryland Hall! Warm-up to songs from a range of genres and learn a combination to a selection from a musical film or stage production. A different musical selection will be featured at each pop-up. Choreography will be geared towards advanced beginner and intermediate teen/adult dancers, but all experience levels ages 14+ are welcome! Check out our other sessions held from January to May, offered on the 2nd Saturday of each month.
For more details, watch this promo video from our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DTIpIOakQ16/?igsh=MXQ1Z3Nzb3ZzanQzdQ==

Pop-Up Musical Theatre Tap 14+
2026-05-09 12:00 - 13:30 | Maryland Hall, 801 Chase St., Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
Warm-up to songs from a range of genres and learn a combination to a selection from a musical film or stage production. A different musical selection will be featured at each pop-up. Choreography will be geared towards advanced beginner and intermediate teen/adult dancers, but all experience levels ages 14+ are welcome!
One Pop up per month! 1/10, 2/14, 3/14, 4/11, and 5/9

Asian Americans in the Revolutionary War
2026-05-09 11:00 - 15:00 | Hogshead, 43 Pinkney Street, Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
Meet living historian Daniel Sieh to explore the lives of Asian people in the American colonies in the 1700’s and discover some of the under told stories of the American Revolution.
Through documents, activities, and objects, Daniel shares how global trade connected the lives of sailors, soldiers, traders, and enslaved people from Asia as they navigated American society.
This is a drop-in style program. Visitors may join at any time during program hours and explore at their own pace through informal interaction and demonstrations. Advance registration recommended, but not required.

Musical Theatre Kids Workshop
2026-05-09 10:00 - 12:00 | MD
This workshop includes foundational musical theatre skills like voice, movement, stage direction, and physical awareness, along with acting and performance techniques. The curriculum aims to build confidence, concentration, imagination, and creativity through a mix of theatre games, production, and group activities.

Core skills and techniques:

Voice and movement: Exercises focus on breath support, vocal projection, and public speaking along with physical awareness in a performance based environment.
Imagination and concentration: Group exercises and games are used to build focus and concentration plus explore with the imagination.
Character development: Techniques are taught for creating believable and authentic characters.
Collaboration: Students will learn to work with one another to create a cast/team setting to achieve a common goal.

This workshop concludes with a live performance on our main stage free for family & friends to attend.

APPEARANCE: Students must dress appropriately for movement. Shoes should be either dance shoes or sneakers secured with laces or velcro. No open-toe shoes, flip-flops, sandals, or crocs.

NOTE: Bring a healthy snack + a water bottle with your student’s name on it.

AGES: 5-10 (Level: Beginner-Intermediate)
WHEN: 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.; Saturdays, April 18-May 30, 2026 (6 sessions). No class on May 23. Performance: May 30 @ 12:00 p.m.
TUITION: $165.00 (must have current 25/26 annual registration) + processing fee
TEACHING ARTIST: Jason Kimmell

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ANNUAL REGISTRATION POLICY: All participants must pay an annual registration fee ($20 for one or more students within the same family) to participate in a workshop/camp. Valid from July 1st through June 30th annually.
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CANCELLATION POLICY:

Minimum of 3 weeks prior to class: Full refund minus.
2 weeks prior to class: Refund minus $95 ($75 administrative fee + $20 annual registration fee)
First day of class or later: No refund.

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