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Do Not Miss List

May 5, 2026 by Piper Langenfeld

Week of 5/7-5/12

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Thursday, May 7

Paca Girlfriends Shopping Night | Museum of Historic Annapolis

Cirque Anouchka Bouglione Presents Cirque de Paris | Annapolis Mall (May 7-10)

Sirens of Spring featuring Mama’s Black Sheep, Sweet Leda Duo, Regina Sayles, Colleen Clark, and Madisun Bailey | Rams Head On Stage

Mother’s Day Celebration | Federal House 

Mandala Paint Night | Julep Kitchen & Bar 

Friday, May 8

Bi-Annual Sip & Shop | Wine Cellars of Annapolis 

Spring Garden Ramble | Historic London Town & Gardens 

Hospice of the Chesapeake Presents Boots & Bling: A Culinary Experience | Rod ‘N’ Reel

BoDeans | Rams Head On Stage

Annapolis Crystals’ Grand Reopening | Annapolis Crystals (May 8-10)

Saturday, May 9

Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary Presents Brewgrass in the Barn | Glendening Nature Preserve 

Appalachian Promotions Presents the Gun and Knife Show | Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds (May 9-10)

Mother’s Day Market | Bushel and a Peck Homestead 

Glen Burnie Spring Fest | GBIA Carnival Grounds

Brews & Blooms Yoga Pop Up | Yoga Barn 

Leading Ladies of Liberty | Hammond-Harwood House 

United States Navy Band Concert | Maryland Hall 

The Maritime Republic of Eastport Presents The 0.05K Bridge Run | Long & Foster 

Historic Annapolis Presents the William Paca Garden Plant Sale | William Paca House & Garden and the Middendorf Horticultural Center (May 9-10)

Sunday, May 10

Mother’s Day Brunch | Rams Head Tavern

Mother’s Day Dinner | Captain’s Daughter 

Tuesday, May 12

Crafting the Golden Age: The Architectural World of Pre-Revolutionary Annapolis | Historic Annapolis: Virtual

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This week’s Do Not Miss List is packed with plenty of ways to get out, explore, and enjoy everything happening around town. From carnival rides and live music to outdoor events, local pop-ups, theater, sports, and family-friendly fun, there’s something happening almost every day.

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