LUNAR NEW YEAR PARADE
Date: February 10, 2019
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: China Town, Washington, DC
Details: Join Mayor Muriel Bowser in the 2019 Lunar New Year Parade as we celebrate the Year of the Pig! The event features traditional and colorful performances such as lion dance, a Kung Fu exhibition, and is capped off with an exciting firecracker finale.
Event Type: Cultural
Age Group: All
Cost: FREE
SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL
Dates: May 18th – September 7th, 2019
Location: Various locations throughout Leonardtown
Music Festival Details:
The Commissioners of Leonardtown and the Leonardtown Business Association have partnered with the St. Mary’s Arts Council and James LePore Productions to present the Leonardtown Summer Music Festival.
This new series features great artists like The Ryan Forrester Band, Higher Standards, The Lucky Few, Latrice Carr Music Group, Six Gun South, Wesley Spangler and Robbie Boothe, and will kick off with a concert on the Square with U.S. Navy Band Country Current in celebration of Armed Forces Day
Saturday, May 18th.
The majority of the concerts will be held on Saturday evenings between May and September with a few concerts taking place on Monday, Thursday or Friday evenings. The series will conclude with the Bushwoodstock Music Festival at the Wharf on Saturday, September 7th. Bushwoodstock will feature a number of bands from the area (TBA) and will commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Woodstock Music Festival.
Leonardtown Summer Music Festival Concert Schedule:
All concerts are FREE except where noted.
| Saturday, May 18th U.S. Navy Band Country Current in Square for Armed Forces Day on the Square 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
Thursday, May 23rd LHS Jazz Ensemble @ the Wharf 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM Rain Date: Thursday, May 30th, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM |
| Monday, May 27 SMYOC Concert @ the Wharf 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM |
Saturday, June 1st The Lucky Few on the Square 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Friday, June 7th HydraFX Crabfest First Friday 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
Sunday, June 2nd Concert at the Church of Nazarene 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
| Saturday, June 22nd Six Gun South on the Square 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
Friday, July 5th Red, White and Blues and Jazz First Friday with Bob Schaller and Friends on the Square 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Saturday, July 6th Latrice Carr on the Square 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
Friday, July 12th Chesapeake Swingband on the Square Jazz Era Kickoff Party for the Potomac Jazz & Seafood Festival Weekend The evening will be a celebration of jazz throughout the 20’s (jazz age), the 30’s-40s (swing era), and the 50’s-90’s (modern and Latin jazz). There will be a special performance from Ballet Caliente. 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Saturday, July 20th Ryan Forrester Band on the Square 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
Friday, August 2nd The Josh Riley Band First Responders First Friday 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
| Saturday, August 3rd Funkzilla at Beach Party on the Square 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM (full event time: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM) |
Saturday, August 17th Wesley Spangler on the Square 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Saturday, August 31st Robbie Booth on the Square 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
Saturday, September 7th Bushwoodstock III @ the Wharf Scholarship Fundraiser ($ entrance fee) Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of Woodstock 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
SALUTE SUNSET CONCERTS
Date: Saturday’s
Time: 7:00 - 8:00 PM
Location: National Harbor Lawn
Details: There’s nothing more patriotic than spending the evening under the stars listing to the Nations Armed Forces bands over looking the nations capital. Visitors and local residents are invited to enjoy FREE outdoor musical performances on Saturday nights from 7 to 8 pm. For more information visit http://www.nationalharbor.com/events/list/
MOVIES ON THE BEACH- NORTH BEACH
Movies on the Beach are projected onto a large, inflatable screen in the sand. Movies are free, bring your beach chair or blanket and get comfy on the beach! In addition to movies on the beach. Don’t miss out on Town a “drive-in” movie in the Fall in the visitor parking. Movies start at dusk.
NATIONAL HARBOR- MOVIE ON THE POTOMAC
Date: Sunday's
Time: 6:00 PM (Double features begin at 4PM)
Location: National Harbor
Details: Movies are free, crab lawn chairs and picnic blankets and watch a movie under the stars.
Roll out your blanket and cuddle under the stars as you enjoy a movie on the big screen on the National Harbor Plaza lawn. The National Harbor hosts Date Night Movies every Thursday at 7PM and Family Movies on the Potomac on Sunday’s at 6PM. All movies are free.
Family Movie Schedule:
FREE SUMMER MOVIE
Date: Monday- Thursday June- August
Time: 9:30 ( Doors open at 9:00 AM)
Location: Xscape Brandywine Movie Theater
Details: Enjoy watching a FREE movie with the kiddos this summer! Each week is a different movie.
Event: Summer Program
Age Group: All Ages
Cost: FREE
Registration: Walk-In Welcome (daycares/camps/large groups please register by contacting theater)
FREE SUMMER MOVIE
Date: Monday- Thursday June- August
Time: 9:30 ( Doors open at 9:00 AM)
Location: Xscape Brandywine Movie Theater
Details: Enjoy watching a FREE movie with the kiddos this summer! Each week is a different movie.
Event: Summer Program
Age Group: All Ages
Cost: FREE
Registration: Walk-In Welcome (daycares/camps/large groups please register by contacting theater)
KIDS SUMMER SHOWS
Date: Tuesdays in June, July and August
Location: La Plata Town Hall
Details: The Town of La Plata will host five summer shows for kids at Town Hall. The shows are geared towards preschool and elementary age children and are approximately 45 minutes long. The shows are free and open to the public. Shows will be held outdoors on the West lawn where the Friday night concerts take place (weather permitting - shows will not be moved indoors). Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs for sitting. No concessions will be available, but you are welcome to bring drinks and snacks along.
2019 Schedule
Tuesday June 18th: 10 AM
Blue Sky Puppet Show
Tuesday July 9th: 10 AM
Dino Rock: Dinosaur Babies
Tuesday July 23rd: 10 AM
Mr. Skip
Tuesday August 13th: 10 AM
Bay K-9
Tuesday August 20th: 10 AM
Rainbow Rock Band
Event Type: Entertainment/Kids Program
Age Groups: The shows are geared towards preschool and elementary age children.
Cost: FREE
Event Link
FREE SUMMER MOVIE- LEXINGTON EXCHANGE
Date: June - July
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Lexington Exchange Theater- Lexington Park, MD
Details: The RC Exchange in California Maryland has great summer line up of FREE movies! Movies show Tuesday’s and Wednesday’s at 10:00 AM. To learn more about the RC Exchange summer movie program visit their site. Here’s a look at the movies playing in St. Mary’s County:
SUMMER KID SHOWS
Dates:
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Town Hall Lawn, La Plata
Details: Enjoy a show designed for kids.
Event Type: Kids Summer Program
Age Group: All Ages
Cost: FREE
FREE SUMMER MOVIE
Date: Monday- Thursday June- August
Time: 9:30 ( Doors open at 9:00 AM)
Location: Xscape Brandywine Movie Theater
Details: Enjoy watching a FREE movie with the kiddos this summer! Each week is a different movie.
Event: Summer Program
Age Group: All Ages
Cost: FREE
Registration: Walk-In Welcome (daycares/camps/large groups please register by contacting theater)