EVENT CALENDAR

February 18-March 18

Foreign Film Festival. This month-long festival presents films from a different country each week; films are chosen by each country’s embassy, ranging from musicals to dramas and contemporary to classic. Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, Annapolis. 410-263-5544, http://www.marylandhall.org

March 18-28

The Importance of Being Earnest. Don’t miss out on Oscar Wilde’s most popular play about people who take on new identities to escape social obligations. Chesapeake College, Wye Mills, Md. Fri. & Sat. 7:30 p.m.; Sun. 2:30 & 4:30 p.m. 410-822-5400, http://www.chesapeake.edu

March 19-21

Antiques Show and Sale. Stock up on 18th- and 19th-century antiques, along with silver, jewelry, garden accessories, paintings, and more. Waterfowl Festival Building, Easton, Md. Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 410-822-0444, http://www.mhamdes.org

March 20

Spring Festival. Enjoy an afternoon of Easter egg hunts, egg decorating, pony rides, and crafts. Worton Park, Worton, Md. 1-4 p.m. 410-778-2083, http://www.kentcounty.com

March 27

Chesapeake Chamber Music Competition. Open to acoustic instrumental ensembles of up to five members, this prestigious competition culminates in a judged recital that is open to the public. Avalon Theatre, Easton, Md. 410-822-7299, http://www.chesapeakechambermusic.org

April 1-30

Fiber Art Exhibit. Artists show their work in knitting, quilting, needlework, papermaking, and sculpture. The results are touchable, usable, and wearable. Artworks Gallery, Chestertown, Md. Wed.-Fri. 12-3 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 410-778-6300, artworks http://www.chestertown.org

April 2-4

April Art & Craft and Easter Kids Fun Fair. Check out crafts from more than 80 vendors, while the kids enjoy games, magic shows, and an Easter egg hunt. Roland E. Powell Convention Center, Ocean City, Md. Fri. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. http://www.oceanpromotions.info

April 2-May 9

40 Years of Art Nature and Tradition. Admire this retrospective of decoys, wildlife carvings, and sculpture, and learn how trends in wildfowl carving have evolved over the years. The Ward Museum, Salisbury, Md. 410-742-4988, http://www.wardmuseum.org

April 9-25

Laughter on the 23rd Floor. This 1950s comedy takes place in the writers’ room of a comedy-variety show and is inspired by Neil Simon’s early career experiences. Church Hill Theatre, Church Hill, Md. Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. 410-758-1331, http://www.churchhill-theatre.org

April 10

All Maryland Reptile Show. This is the place to go if you want to buy a boa constrictor or purchase food for your bearded dragon. Talk to reptile breeders, buy supplies, and grab lunch (or crickets for your critter). Havre de Grace Community Center, Havre de Grace, Md. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 717-432-5807, http://www.mdreptilefarm.com

March 13 & April 10

Destination Art Walk. Visit a dozen downtown art galleries and check out works by local and international artists. Downtown Rehoboth Beach, Del. 4-7 p.m., http://www.mosaicrehoboth.com

April 13-May 7

Don Covington’s Wood Sculptures. See how sculptor Don Covington uses scrap wood from boat building companies for his beautiful sculptures and wall hangings. Skipjack Hallway Gallery, Heron Point, Md. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 410-778-7300, http://www.kentcounty.com

April 16-18

Pork in the Park. Follow your nose (and the cute pig signs) to Salisbury for this smokin’ seventh-annual event. More than 100 competitors will be vying for barbecue supremacy—and $18,000 in prize money. Bring a chair or blanket—as well as your appetite—and take in the live entertainment. Winterplace Park, Salisbury, Md., 410-548-4914, http://www.porkinthepark.org

April 18-May 9

Painting the Light. Award-winning Impressionist plein air painter Tim Bell exhibits recent oil paintings from travels to New England and scenes from the Chesapeake Bay. McBride Gallery, Annapolis, 410- 267-7077, http://www.mcbridegallery.com

April 18

Opera Lite. Singers present lighthearted moments from comic operas and operettas. Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, Annapolis. 3 p.m. 410-267-8135, http://www.mdhallarts.org

April 22-25

Bay Bridge Boat Show. Check out fishing and ski boats, luxurious motor yachts, kayaks, and canoes. Eastern end of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, 410-268-8828, http://www.usboat.com.

April 23-25

Maryland International Kite Expo. See kites from around the world and learn a few new stunts just in time for summer. Atlantic Avenue, Ocean City, Md. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. 410-289-7855, http://www.kiteloft.com

April 24

Chili Fiesta Fly-In. Pilots and planes come from near and far for this old-fashioned fly-in, as well as for hot dogs and chili. Massey Aerodrome, Massey, Md. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 410-928-5270, http://www.kentcounty.com

April 24

Earth Day. Spend your day between the Annapolis Maritime Museum and Harbor Queen examining Bay waters up close and learning about conservation. Annapolis Maritime Museum, Annapolis. 10 a.m.-noon. 410-268-7601, http://www.watermarkjourney.com

April 25

Taste of Chestertown. Sample tasty creations from Chestertown’s wide array of restaurants, and enjoy live music and local beers. Wilmer Park, Chestertown, Md. noon-4 p.m. 410-778-1138, http://www.tasteof-chestertown.com

April 30-May 2

Decoy and Wildlife Art Festival. At this 29th-annual festival, see works by wildlife artists and decoy carvers, while enjoying children’s activities, live and silent auctions, carving competitions, and local food. Havre de Grace Middle School, Havre de Grace, Md. Fri. 6-9 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 410-939-3739, http://www.decoymuseum.com

March 5-June 20

Blue Water/Still Water: American Society of Marine Artists. Celebrate America’s maritime history with works from more than 100 talented artists. The exhibit includes scenes of quiet shorelines, harbors, and seascapes in oils, pastels, and other media. The Biggs Museum, Dover, Del. Mon.-Sat. 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Sun. 1:30-4:30 p.m. 302-674-2111, http://www.biggsmuseum.org




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