Winter Festival 2022: Pump it Up for Hospice Drag Race
2022-10-15 14:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Kick-up your heels and join us for the triumphant return of the Drag Race! Men from across the mid-shore will “pump it up for Hospice” while racing down Harrison Street in downtown Easton in their favorite pair of high heels.

The 2022 event is co-chaired by veteran “draggers,” Joe Petro and Mark Potter, and is sure to be a must-see event of the fall! Members of the community are invited to watch the race, and more importantly, contribute in the name of their favorite contestant – it is a Hospice fundraiser after all!

Academy Art 25th Annual Craft Show
2022-10-21 17:00 - 2022-10-23 20:00
Shop handmade, one-of-a-kind objects created by over 55 makers from around the country. Featuring artists who work in all media, including Basketry, Ceramics, Fiber, Furniture, Glass, Jewelry, and Metal, you won’t want to miss this fun shopping experience and important Museum fundraiser. Valencia Glass will also offer live glassblowing demonstrations. It’s only $10 to visit and all the proceeds support AAM’s exhibitions and programs.

SOS Sink or Swim Presents Dancing Dream ABBA Tribute Show
2022-10-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Avalon Theatre, 40 E Dover Street, Easton, MD, 21601, United States
Put on your disco shoes and join us for an incredible evening with the music of ABBA! We can’t wait to see you on Friday, October 21st at the Avalon Theater. The proceeds from this groovy evening benefit our mission of providing free, no-questions-asked swimming lessons for area children and adults.

The Renowned Calidore String Quartet
2022-10-22 19:30 - 21:00 | Ebenezer Theater, 17 South Washington Street, Easton, MD, 21601, United States
Gold prize winners of the 2012 Chesapeake International Chamber Music Competition for Young Professionals, the Calidore String Quartet returns to Easton with a program of Beethoven, Shostakovich and Smetana that showcases the depth of their musicianship. From the sunlit colors of Beethoven’s Quartet Number 6 to the haunting emotion of Shostakovich’s Quartet Number 8 and the glowing folk-inspired melodies of Smetana’s Quartet No. 1, this will be a memorable evening.

SONOS: Tales for Halloween
2022-10-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Academy Art Museum, 106 South St, Easton, MD, 21601, United States
SONOS, featuring Rachel Franklin, Christian Tremblay, and Jonathan Miles Brown, is returning to the Museum with their latest program, Tales for Halloween, which takes a playful look at the eternal fascination musicians have for the supernatural. They’ll explore what constitutes “scary” music and trace the haunting influence of literary and historic sources on the Gothic in their favorite creepy concert experiences! Works will include Tartini’s “Devil’s Trill,” De Falla’s “El Amor Brujo,” and a spine-tingling arrangement of Saint-Saëns’ “Danse Macabre,” plus some devilishly delicious jazz and folk!

City of Incurable Women: A Book Talk with Maud Casey and Kerry Folan
2022-10-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Academy Art Museum, 106 South St, Easton, MD, 21601, United States
The Academy Art Museum and Shore Lit present acclaimed author Maud Casey in conversation with Shore Lit founder Kerry Folan about Casey’s latest book, City of Incurable Women. This hybrid text, which is braided with period photographs and medical documents, reimagines the “hysterical” women of Paris’s famed nineteenth-century Salpêtrière mental asylum in their own shimmering, lyrical voices.

Costume Contest & Outdoor Movie Night: Hocus Pocus
2022-10-29 18:00 - 20:30 | Academy Art Museum, 106 South St, Easton, MD, 21601, United States
Wear your spookiest, most creative Halloween costume to AAM and compete to win an Easton Downtown gift card then stick around for an outdoor screening of Hocus Pocus on the front lawn of the Museum! The contest will have four costume categories and one winner from each category: Best Adult Costume (13 and over), Best Youth Costume (12 and under), Scariest Costume (any age), Most Creative (any age), and Best Group Costume. There is no cost to enter! The costume contest starts at 6 p.m., followed by the movie screening at 7:30 p.m.

Yuja Wang
2022-10-29 19:30 - 21:00 | Ebenezer Theater, 17 South Washington Street, Easton, MD, 21601, United States
Critical superlatives and audience ovations have continuously followed Yuja Wang’s dazzling career. The Beijing-born pianist is set to achieve new heights during the 2018-19 season, which features recitals, concert series, season residencies, and extensive tours with some of the world’s most venerated ensembles and conductors.

Fall Harvest Fair
2022-10-30 11:00 - 17:00 | 10659 Hiners Lane, 10659 Hiners Lane, Easton, MD, 21601, United States
Join us for a fall family festival! There will be vendors, midway games, fall activities, costumed fun, and so much more!

Humming Bird Inn Halloween Party
2022-10-31 17:00 - 21:00 | Hummingbird Inn, 14 N Aurora Street, Easton, MD, 21601, United States
Come join the fun at the 6th Annual Hummingbird Inn Halloween Costume Porch Party on October 31st, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. The theme is the 1980’s & they will have prizes from local businesses (1st, 2nd, 3rd place winners)! Bring your snacks (spooky theme encouraged), bring your own beverages, & candy to hand out to the trick-or-treaters!

Talbot County Free Library Presents: Dia De Los Muertos
2022-11-02 18:15 - 20:30 | Talbot County Free Library, 100 W Dover St, Easton, MD, 21601, United States
Día de los Muertos is a holiday celebrated in Mexico where families honor their loved ones with a brief reunion that includes food, drink and celebration. Stop by the library to take a look at the altars honoring those who have passed away, along with a screening of “Coco.” The movie will be showing in Spanish with English subtitles.

WAF Waterfowl Festival Exhibit
2022-11-10 10:00 - 17:00 | Christ Church Fellowship Hall, 111 S. Harrison St., Easton, MD, 21601, United States
The Working Artist Forum is excited to be part of the 2022 Waterfowl Festival this November 10th-13th. Original art works completed in various media can be viewed and purchased on Friday & Saturday from 10-5 and Sunday 11-4. This year’s exhibit will be held at Christ Church Fellowship Hall, 111 S. Harrison St., Easton, and will be part of the ticketed Thursday VIP Premier Night 5-8pm where patrons can also meet the artists.

Waterfowl Festival
2022-11-11 08:00 - 2022-11-13 17:00 | Downtown Easton, 11 S Harrison, Easton, MD, 21601, United States
Join us for Easton’s Homecoming! The Annual Waterfowl Festival will take place November 11 – 13th, 2022. This wildlife art show, sportsman’s expo and small-town festival celebrates all things “Eastern Shore” and showcases Easton in its autumn glory. Meet the country’s finest wildlife artists: painters, sculptors, carvers and photographers, and see their work in galleries spread across historic downtown Easton.

For more ticket prices and more information, to volunteer, or donate, visit www.waterfowlfestival.org or call 410-822-4567.

Tidewater Inn Brew & Oyster Brawl
2022-11-12 15:00 - 18:00 | Tidewater Inn, 101 E Dover Street, Easton, MD, 21601, United States
The 10th annual Tidewater Inn Brew & Oyster Brawl scheduled on Saturday, November 12th from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The Brew and Oyster Brawl will feature live music by one of the Eastern Shore’s favorite bands since 1973, Bird Dog and the Road Kings, and an Eastern Shore inspired menu with oysters prepared every which way. Additionally, an open beer and wine bar will offer regional, craft, domestic and imported brews, along with a selection of wines, to pair with savory dishes.
With a purchase of a $100 ticket, guests will receive a commemorative pint glass and enjoy a one-of-a-kind event that reflects the famed heritage and cultural fabric of the Chesapeake Bay region. A portion of ticket sales will go to ShoreRivers. ShoreRivers protects and restores Eastern Shore waterways through science-based advocacy, restoration and education.

Jamie McLean Band
2022-11-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Avalon Theatre, 40 E Dover Street, Easton, MD, 21601, United States
McLean’s fiery guitar has joined the ranks of Derek Trucks, Gregg Allman, Aaron Neville, Dr. John and more on stages from Madison Square Garden to Japan’s Fuji Rock.
His blue-eyed Southern soul vocals ooze real emotion. And his top-line songwriting chops have crafted profound, honest and heartfelt songs that will keep you singing along, dancing along and feeling like the song was written about you.
The live show is where Jamie McLean Band excels and, along with those already mentioned, the band has shared the stage with the likes of Taj Mahal, Trombone Shorty, Los Lobos, Blues Traveler, and many more.

There will be an early show at 7 p.m. and a late show at 9 p.m.

An American Conversation: How Public Policy is Putting Our Children at Risk
2022-11-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Avalon Theatre, 40 E Dover Street, Easton, MD, 21601, United States
American Conversations has held programs at the Avalon since 2014 and is pleased to be here again. American Conversations are held at various locations around the country and on CDMedia.com to expose public and private policies and actions that impact lives and to encourage open, public debate of those policies and practices.
“How Public Policy is Putting Our Children at Risk” delves into the policies that have led to:
Significant Increase in Child Human Trafficking
Exponential Increase in Youth Deaths from Fentanyl
Alarming Increase in Suicides Among Young People
Decrease in Mastery of Basic Academic Skills
The panel, moderated by investigative journalist, author and co-founder of American Conversations, Christine Dolan, will be asking the question: What do we need to do?

Improv Night with the Young Professionals/ a Toys for Tots Fundraiser
2022-11-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Academy Art Museum, 106 South St, Easton, MD, 21601, United States
Join our favorite improv troupe Reflex Improv, and come for a night of laughter, light refreshments and improvisational comedy! Sure to be a night of roaring great fun for all!
Please purchase tickets in advance as there is limited seating. Adult beverages available for cash purchase. Hors d’ouvres are complimentary. Proceeds will be used to purchase new toys for donation to Toys for Tots. We also encourage bringing a new unwrapped toy for donation.

Joy on Fire
2022-11-18 20:00 - 22:00 | Avalon Theatre, 40 E Dover Street, Easton, MD, 21601, United States
Featured on NPR’s All Songs Considered and in a Tiny Desk Concert, Joy On Fire is a New Jersey-based sax/bass/drum/vocal rock-jazz quartet that originally formed in Baltimore.
The band has toured the eastern seaboard, from Vermont to New Orleans, and played repeat engagements at venues and festivals such as The Burlington Jazz Fest, The Middle East Café in Boston, Baltimore’s Metro Gallery, and The Asheville Music Hall.

Fall Memorial Horse Show
2022-11-19 09:00 - 14:00 | Timber Grove Farm, 6292 Statum Road, Preston, MD, 21117, United States
Positive Strides will host the Jaime Lee Hutchison Memorial Horse Show on Saturday, November 19, 2022, starting at 9:00 a.m. at Timber Grove Farm, 6292 Statum Road in Preston, Maryland.

Riders will compete in an equitation class and trail class. A recognition ceremony will be held late morning to early afternoon. The public is invited to attend and support our riders at no charge. Donations are appreciated. Food will be available for purchase on site. The series is held in loving memory of Jaime Lee Hutchison who tragically lost her battle with cancer in 2017. She was a long-time therapeutic rider at Timber Grove Farm, home of Positive Strides.

Noa Baum's: How the Birds Became Friends
2022-11-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Talbot County Free Library, 100 W Dover St, Easton, MD, 21601, United States
Talbot County Free Library, in partnership with Carpe Diem Arts presents the Tell Me More! Stories from Hill and Dale: A storytelling series for children and families. Free and open to the public. All ages welcome and no registration required. The Washington Post praises Noa Baum as someone who “spreads cultural truths that eclipse geopolitical boundaries…” An award-winning internationally acclaimed storyteller and published author. Noa will share her delightful adaptation of a Burmese folktale titled “How the Birds Became Friends” about the power of kindness to change the world. Signed copies of Noa’s book, illustrated by renowned ecologist and artist Zev Labinger, will be available for purchase after the performance.

Arty Hill & The Long Gone Daddys
2022-11-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Avalon Theatre, 40 E Dover Street, Easton, MD, 21601, United States
From Baltimore to Central Texas, Arty Hill packs the bars and dance floors with his unique brand of modern Honky Tonk. He sings with an “ ‘everyman’ quality…reminiscent of Johnny Cash.” (Vintage Guitar Magazine).
Hill’s songs—marrying the soul of classic country with the wry storytelling of Guy Clark and Townes Van Zandt—have been recorded by the Grammy-nominated Kenny and Amanda Smith Band, Alt-Country pioneers Jason & the Scorchers, Rockabilly Queen Bee Marti Brom, and Austin’s Texas Sapphires, among others.
Hill’s recordings have topped the FAR (Freeform American Roots) chart, and his current top-notch band, the Long Gone Daddys, include: Tim Pruitt – lead guitar, Lynn Kasdorf – pedal steel, Johnny Castle – bass, Steve Raskin – drums.

Larisa Martinez With Special Guest Joshua Bell
2022-11-19 19:30 - 21:00 | Ebenezer Theater, 17 South Washington Street, Easton, MD, 21601, United States
Internationally acclaimed soprano Larisa Martínez is widely regarded as one of the most exciting talents of her generation. Born and raised in Puerto Rico, she has been highly praised for her warm lyric coloratura voice and captivating stage presence.

For the last three years, Ms. Martínez has toured with tenor Andrea Bocelli, debuting at Madison Square Garden, Hollywood Bowl and throughout North America, South America, and Europe. She also has a long history of collaborations with violinist Joshua Bell, including two PBS specials and an upcoming “Voice and the Violin” concert tour. In 2016, she won the Metropolitan Opera’s National Council Audition in Puerto Rico, as well as the Angel Ramos Foundation Award and the Audience Prize. Soon after, she was invited by the Metropolitan Opera Guild 2018 Annual Gala as a guest artist to honor Anna Netrebko.

Joshua Bell - Voyage à Paris
2022-11-20 15:00 - 17:00 | Ebenezer Theater, 17 South Washington Street, Easton, MD, 21601, United States
With a career spanning almost four decades, GRAMMY® Award-winning violinist Joshua Bell is one of the most celebrated artists of his era. Having performed with virtually every major orchestra in the world, Bell continues to maintain engagements as soloist, recitalist, chamber musician, conductor and Music Director of the Academy of St Martin in the Fields.

Bell has also appeared three times as a guest star on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson and made numerous appearances on the Amazon series Mozart in the Jungle. Bell is featured on six Live From Lincoln Center specials, as well as a PBS Great Performances episode, “Joshua Bell: West Side Story in Central Park.” In 2018-19, Bell commemorated the 20th anniversary of The Red Violin (1998), bringing the film with live orchestra to various festivals and the New York Philharmonic.

Second Annual Outdoor Candy Land Adventure Fundraiser
2022-11-26 10:00 | Talbot County Women’s Club, 18 Talbot Lane Easton, Easton, MD, 21601, United States
The Talbot County Women’s Club is pleased to announce its Second Annual Outdoor Life-Sized Candy Land Adventure fundraiser including carnival games, holiday crafts for kids,
raffles, and historic tours on Saturday November 26th and Sunday November 27th at the Talbot County Women’s Club!

The classic board game, Candy Land, will be brought to life in downtown Easton offering all ages a chance to navigate thru a life-size, fun-filled journey playing games in magical areas such as the lollypop woods, peppermint forest, and gumdrop mountain. Travel past the gingerbread house and meet Queen Frostine. Participants gather winning tickets to turn in for special prizes. The fun continues inside the Women’s Club with holiday crafts for kids, raffles, and historic holiday tours, and more.

Festival of Trees
2022-11-26 10:00 - 2022-11-29 17:00 | Tidewater Inn, 101 E Dover Street, Easton, MD, 21601, United States
The annual Christmas Festival of Trees raises funds for Friends of Hospice to carry out its mission to benefit Talbot Hospice. Since 1985, Friends of Hospice has donated over 3 million dollars to benefit terminally ill people living in Talbot County. Beautifully decorated Christmas trees with the Theme “A Winter Wonderland” will be displayed in historic downtown Easton’s Tidewater Inn and are either sponsored or are for sale over Thanksgiving Weekend from November 26th – 29th. The Festival will also include a fun outside holiday event on Saturday evening called “Carols by Candlelight.”

Shop Small Saturday
2022-11-26 12:00 - 17:00
Save the date for Shop Small Saturday! Start the holidays off right and support our local merchants!

The Seldom Scene
2022-11-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Avalon Theatre, 40 E Dover Street, Easton, MD, 21601, United States
What does it take for a bluegrass band to remain popular for over five decades?
For The Seldom Scene, it’s taken not only an evolving roster of talented musicians, a signature sound, and a solid repertoire, but also a sheer sense of fun.
Established in 1971 in a basement in Bethesda, Maryland, the Seldom Scene has gone on to become one of the most popular progressive bluegrass bands around. With their inventive take on bluegrass, which includes versions of country music, rock, and pop, they have displayed both their original material and their interpretations of songs from limitless genres.
Long live the Seldom Scene.

Frosty's Holiday Village
2022-12-02 17:00 - 21:00 | Talbot County Courthouse lawn, 11 North Washington Street, Easton, MD, 21601, United States
For All Seasons invites you to an evening with Frosty! Stroll through our holiday village and enjoy FREE activities, including – professional photos with Frosty, holiday crafts, complimentary cocoa,
cider, and donuts, and a continuous showing of “Frosty’s Winter Wonderland” on the big screen. This is an outdoor event so grab your coat and hat, and don’t forget to bring some holiday CHEER!

Easton's Moonlight Madness
2022-12-02 17:00 - 22:00
Celebrate the Holidays at the Moonlight Madness Shopping Event in Downtown Easton! Our downtown shops and restaurants will be open until 10 p.m. with refreshments, snacks, and holiday gifts to buy. Enjoy music and entertainment throughout the town as we ring in the holiday season!

Holiday Parade
2022-12-03 18:00 - 20:00
Hope you’re ready for some holiday cheer! Easton’s holiday parade will take place December 3rd, 2022. The event will kick off with a tree Lighting at 6 p.m. followed by a parade that will begin at 6:30 p.m. With a myriad of vehicles, novelties, and floats this parade is sure to showcase the very best of Easton during the Christmas season. Join in the festivities!
