Tomorrow/Sat/Sun 4/23-4/25 - 18th Annual Annapolis Book Festival, hosted by Key School, held virtually this year
https://www.visitannapolis.org/event/18th-annual-annapolis-book-festival/8301/
https://www.keyschool.org/community/annapolis-book-festival
Kittens in Cups, Annapolis’ own cat cafe, periodically has some fun craft opportunities like:
Sat 4/24 - Abstract Paint Night
https://allevents.in/annapolis/abstract-%7C-paint-night/200020774210915?ref=organizer-new
Sun 4/25 - Paint Your Pet Portrait Paint Night
https://allevents.in/annapolis/paint-your-pet-portrait-%7C-paint-night/200020904918445
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 4/25 - 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
Tues 4/27 - Learn to Knit semi-private session
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
Willow Oak Flower and Herb Farm in Severn:
Sat 4/24 - Herb & Earth Day Sale - With various herbs, veggies and annuals, get your garden going with the best plants and soil all 20% off.
https://willowoakherbs.com/classes/
Whole Foods - Annapolis
Whole Foods is back with some culinary programs.
This week.. Today 4/22 - Half Pint Kids Club is making Banana Sushi
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/half-pint-kids-club-thursday-banana-sushi-tickets-147184882947?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
Tues 4/27 - Half Pint Kids Club: Ducks in a Boat
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/half-pint-kids-club-tuesday-ducks-in-a-boat-tickets-147175522951?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
Both for ages 3-5
https://www.eventbrite.com/o/annapolis-culinary-center-16074389557
Local by Design
Sat/Sun 4/24-4/25 - Annapolis Artisans Market at their shop in the Design District off Chinquapin Round Rd.
https://www.facebook.com/events/359608598733660/
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...
Today 4/22 - Beginner Photograph for ages 12-16
https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/201506-beginner-photography-ages-12-16?source=semester
Tomorrow 4/23 - Virtual Cartoon Workshop for ages 12-16, running 6 weeks
https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/203174-virtual-cartoon-workshop-ages-12-16?source=semester
Sat 4/24 - Doodle Mania with Charlies Lawrence of FinArt, for ages 8-12. Starts and runs 8 weeks
https://www.facebook.com/events/295358555299627/
https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/200902-doodle-mania-with-charles-lawrance-ages-8-12?source=semester
Sun 4/25 - First Exposure: Beginner Photography Workshop
https://www.facebook.com/events/135590938420618/
https://www.artfarmannapolis.com/calendar/2020/11/22/first-exposure-digital-photography-workshop-m6k26-s9lnl-apfkw-8xm2a
Sun 4/25 - Pysanky: Ukraine Egg Decorating
https://www.facebook.com/events/211228210699605/
https://www.artfarmannapolis.com/calendar/2021/4/25/pysanky-ukrainian-egg-decorating
Mon 4/26 - Beginner Drawing for ages 8-11
https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/201477-beginner-drawing-ages-8-11?source=semester
Tues 4/27 - Graphic Design for ages 12-16
https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/201487-graphic-design-ages-12-16?source=semester
Wed 4/28 - 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.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
This afternoon - 4/22 - preschool Artsy Thursday
https://aacpl.librarycalendar.com/index.php/events/artsy-thursday
Tomorrow - 4/23 - Discoveries: The Library at the Mall - Pre-K Art Party
https://aacpl.librarycalendar.com/events/discoveries-pre-k-art-party-1
Sat 4/24 - Meet Gillis the Vulture via Zoom and learn about nature’s recyclers!
https://aacpl.librarycalendar.com/events/meet-gillis-vulture
Sat 4/24 - Composting 101
https://aacpl.librarycalendar.com/events/composting-101
Sat 4/24 - What’s in Your Backyard? With Ranger Dave from Quiet Waters Park
https://aacpl.librarycalendar.com/events/whats-your-backyard-ranger-dave
Tues 4/27 - Brood X Cicadas: Fun, Fear and Fascination
https://aacpl.librarycalendar.com/events/brood-x-cicadas-fun-fear-and-fascination
Also check out their various book clubs, story times, trivia nights, and specialty programs like Salary Negotiation Skills, Genealogy, a puppet show, Podcast Lovers Club, Ask a Lawyer, Brainfuse JobNow Workshop, and more!
Unallocated Space - Severn
Tonight 4/22 - Virtual Happy Hour
https://www.meetup.com/Unallocated-Space/events/llfsdsyccgbdc/
Tomorrow - 4/23 - Virtual DC443 Hack The Box Working Group - honing cybersecurity skills in a fun and social environment
https://www.meetup.com/Unallocated-Space/events/wzcmwryccgbfc/
Mon 4/26 - Project Night - Following proper social distancing and mask guidelines, join UAS for their project night.
https://www.meetup.com/Unallocated-Space/events/wvtwxryccgbjc/
Annapolis Makerspace
Tues 4/27 - Monthly General Meeting, both virtual and in-person for anyone who wants to check out the shop or new members who need orientation.
https://www.meetup.com/Annapolis-Makerspace/events/qwzwgsyccgbkc/