🍦David Sedaris booked for Annapolis on Friday

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The City Dock Project has a very clear goal: Protect downtown and, in particular, its business community from flooding. But one local business owner says the construction process is doing more harm than good.

Sveinn Storm, owner of Storm Bros. Ice Cream Factory, has spent the last year photographing the more significant flooding events and their negative impact on his business. In particular, Storm has been watching the drain in front of his door and the backup, both sediment and water, that has accumulated with rain events both mediocre and significant. Storm has called into question both the efficacy of the pumps used to move water and the filters that Whiting Turner has placed in the storm drains to collect construction debris.

City Dock sits just 3 feet above sea level, which places all equipment used to alleviate flooding below the water table. Installed in 2019, the pumps are designed to push 10,000 gallons of water per hour; a half-inch of rainfall puts 40,000 gallons of water against that technology. With significant flooding events increasing threefold since 2010, these pumps are the biggest protection against damage, and the pumps being installed with the project are set to push 10,000 gallons per minute. The rainstorm that hit downtown Annapolis yesterday (Wednesday) morning at roughly 5 AM brought in .36 inches of rainfall.

Alderman for Annapolis’ Ward One Harry Huntley shared: “The tides keep getting higher, and that’s exactly why we need to Get City Dock Done as fast as possible.”

The mayor’s office and the Maryland Department of Environment are addressing the issue, with a drain and filter inspection happening yesterday to address Storm’s findings. If you want to get involved personally, our best call to action is to eat an ice cream cone.

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Some belated congratulations are in order for the Annapolis Rowing Club, who went all the way to Ypsilanti (say it with us, IP-suh-lan-tee), Michigan, for the US Rowing Masters National Championships back in mid-July. Facing 130 other clubs and 2,100 other athletes, the six boats and eight rowers of the ARC managed to bring home four medals and a victory in the Men’s Masters Club 50 four-person with coxswain. This achievement is all the more notable considering the smoke from 858 active Canadian wildfires prevented racing on Friday. Congratulations to all rowers, and we can’t wait to see you practicing on the bay. ($)

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🎈 = family-friendly events

🎶 Al Jardine - Founding member of the Beach Boys brings classic surf rock to Maryland Hall.

🎶 Thursday Night LIVE! - Free outdoor concert series at Annapolis Town Center with 8 Ohms (R&B/pop) playing 6:30-8:30 PM.

🐶 Yappy Hour - Paddle the Chesapeake Bay with your dog on a stand-up paddleboard or kayak at Capital SUP’s signature event.

🎈 Mommy & Me (and Dads too) - Parents and kids ages 3–7 can try paddleboarding or kayaking together on calm waters at Capital SUP.

🍽️ Food Truck Fridays - 12+ food trucks serving up diverse cuisines from 4–8 PM at 275 Harry S. Truman Parkway. Free admission, bring the whole fam.

🍷 Paint & Sip + Global Wine Tasting at Bin 201 - Guided painting session paired with a curated wine flight in an intimate 18-seat setting - no art experience needed, all supplies provided. 6–8 PM.

🩰 A Midsummer Night’s Dream - Interactive outdoor Shakespeare at Historic London Town & Gardens featuring Compass Rose Theater’s student actors. Bring a blanket, dress in character, and become part of the show. 6:30–8 PM.

🐮 Anne Arundel County Farmers Market - Fresh local produce, meats, dairy, baked goods, coffee, and tacos from 7 AM–noon. We’ll take one of each.

⚾ Navy Football Fan Fest - Free event at Navy-Marine Corps Stadium (2–4 PM) with autographs from the Midshipmen, games on the field, and giveaways.

🎥 Film Screenings: The American Revolution by Ken Burns - Watch curated clips from Ken Burns’ documentary series inside the 1735 Woodlawn History Center at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center. 2–3 PM.

🎶 Peter Levin with The Fitzkee Brothers - Grammy-nominated keyboardist who’s played with Gregg Allman and Dolly Parton brings his Hammond organ mastery to Rams Head On Stage.

🩰 A Midsummer Night’s Dream - Interactive outdoor Shakespeare at Historic London Town & Gardens featuring student actors from 5:30–7PM. Audience participation encouraged.

🌅 Downtown Sunset Paddle - Guided paddleboard or kayak tour along Spa Creek as the sun sets over downtown Annapolis. All skill levels welcome. 7–8:30 PM.

🐮 Anne Arundel County Farmers Market - Sunday edition of the weekly market with fresh produce, meats, dairy, and local vendors from 9 AM–noon.

🚗 Corvette’s on West - Free car show featuring classic and modern Corvettes lining West Street from 9 AM–1 PM.

🎭 CP Open Auditions for The Legend of Sleepy Hollow - Heads. Will. Roll. Colonial Players seeks 11–13 performers for a spooky, hilarious take on the classic tale.

🩰 A Midsummer Night’s Dream - Final performance of the interactive outdoor Shakespeare at Historic London Town & Gardens. Starts at 5:30 PM.

🍷 Yoga and Wine at Dodon - All-levels slow-flow yoga class runs noon to 1 PM at Dodon Vineyards followed by a glass of wine or non-alcoholic drink.

🎨 America 250 - this is US - Add your own 3x3-foot painting to a collaborative quilt display celebrating America’s 250th at Gallery 57 West. Free, all supplies provided, all ages welcome.

🎭 Auditions for “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play” - Compass Rose Theater is casting paid nonunion roles for a live radio play production.

🔨 Framing and Finishing: Woodworking in the Colonial Age - Free exhibition of 18th-century house building tools at Hammond Harwood House; each tool is a piece of art with a specific purpose.

🎨 Local by Design at The Gallery - Over 30 local artisans selling fine art, furniture, jewelry, clothing, vintage items, and home décor.

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🅿️ Validation Nation – Live in the city? You get two hours of free garage parking every day, year-round, but you have to apply first. Hillman validations run through Premium Parking; Gott’s Court, Knighton, and Park Place go through Annapolis Parking, which registers your tag for the plate readers. Worth sorting out now that two hours at Hillman runs $7, up from $6 last week. Apply here.

🏫 Arts Ahead – Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts announced its 2026-2027 season this week, and we’ve got a lot to look forward to: dance, jazz, classical music, comedy, and conversations. As always, there are big names you might recognize, like David Sedaris, Ailey II, Cécile McLorin Salvant, Terry Gross, and Braxton Cook. David Sedaris and Ailey II are coming up soon and tickets are on sale now.

🛠️ P&Z FAQS – You can’t believe everything you read on the internet (crazy, right?) and the city’s Dept of Planning & Zoning wants to clear up some misinformation that’s been circulating lately, specifically about the Zoning Unlocked Phase 2 Report. So earlier this week, P&Z put out an FAQ about Zoning Unlocked to clear up any confusion we might have. It’s always good to get our questions answered!

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90 🌡️ 75 | ☀️ | 26% ☔ | 💨 S 12 mph (10 knots)

91 🌡️ 75 | ⛈️ | 49% ☔ | 💨 SW 10 mph (9 knots)

💧🌡️ Water temperature = 81ºF
Temperature readings taken from the mouth of the Severn River the night before publication

🌳🎵= Outdoor concert

49 West | Alter Ego Quartet | 7:30–10 PM
The Admiral’s Cup | Heartwood | 7–10 PM
🌳🎵AMM Tides & Tunes | Honest Lee Soul | 7–9 PM
🌳🎵Annapolis Town Center | 8 Ohms | 6:30–8:30 PM
Beacon Waterfront Galley | Timmie Metz | 6–9 PM
Beer Farm | Anthony Frijia | 4–7 PM
Dark Horse | Dan Haas | 9 PM
Harper’s Waterfront | Hyland Brothers | 7–10 PM
Killarney House | Nate Finn | 6–9 PM
Market House | Daphne Eckman | 6–9 PM
Maryland Hall | Al Jardine & The Pet Sounds Band | 8 PM | Tickets
O'Loughlin's | Mark Desrochers | 7 PM
Pirates Cove | John Luskey | 6–9 PM
The Point | Bryan Ewald | 5–8 PM
Rams Head On Stage | BulletBoys | 8 PM | Tickets
Rams Head Tavern | Nate & Jim | 5 PM

49 West | Blue Rhythm Boys with Tom Mitchell | 8–10 PM
The Admiral’s Cup | Christopher Dean, Brendan Lane | 3:30 PM
Annapolis Smokehouse & Tavern | American Darling | 8:30 PM
🌳🎵Annapolis Sunset Cruise | GroundRent | 7:30–9 PM | Tickets
Beer Farm | Michael McHenry | 4–7 PM
Blackwall Hitch | Dana B | 4–7 PM
Brian Boru | Alt Rewind | 9 PM
Brian Boru | Nate and Jim | 7–10 PM
The Choptank | Kieran Lally | 8 PM
Coconut Joe’s | Mike Newberry | 4–7 PM
Coconut Joe’s | Hits Different | 9 PM
Galway Bay | Faith and the Faithful | 7–10 PM
Great Frogs | Carly Winter | 5:30–8:30 PM
Harper’s Waterfront | Kevin Lee | 8–11 PM
Killarney House | Ciaran Quinn | 7:30–10:30 PM
Libbey’s Coastal Kitchen | Jeremy Robinson | 5–8 PM
Market House | Laura Brino | 7–10 PM
Market Space | Russ Jacobsen | 6–9 PM
Pirates Cove | Dan Haas | 7–10 PM
Rams Head On Stage | Lilly Hiatt Band | 8 PM | Tickets
Rams Head Roadhouse | Aaron Hawkins | 8 PM
Rams Head Tavern | Nate Finn | 9 PM
Reynolds Tavern | Brandt Austin Dunn | 7 PM
Severna Park Taphouse | The Loose Cannons | 6 PM
Stan & Joe's Riverside | TBA | 4 PM
Stan & Joe's Saloon | Tommy McGee Band | 9:45 PM

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