July 14: Bastille Day!

Bastille in Black & White: A Celebration. Red Queen Gallery, Onancock. Painters from the Eastern Shore Art League are back from their sojourn in France and are showing off their Gallic-inspired works. Red Queen Gallery is one of the finest galleries dedicated to showcasing the best creative, innovative artists on the Shore. Evening includes an assortment of hors d’oeuvres with a French flair, fine wine, champagne, and ‘a wonderful surprise ending.’ 5:30 PM. $27, must be purchased in advance. No sales at the door. 757-787-4040 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

July 15

Farm-to-Table Dinner, Nage Restaurant, Rehoboth. Each Thursday, the restaurant features a different area farm and the food grown there. The chef uses those ingredients for the night’s specials. This week it’s Sunshine Sprouts. Reservations a good idea. www.nagerestaurant.com

July 16

Grand Opening of Costa Ventosa Winery, Whaleyville. Maryland’s newest winery, offering 7 varietals, uncorks its first offerings to the public. Irreverent about the pretentiousness of wine-makers, while serious about making wine. 12-6 PM. Over 21 only. Catering by Wolfgang Puck, no less. The winery is about 2 miles north of Rt. 50 on Rt. 610. www.costaventosa.com.

Outdoor concerts at the beach. At 7:30, it’s the Annapolis Bluegrass at the Bethany Beach Bandstand. At 8 PM, it’s the Milford Community Band at the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand. Get a double-dip mocha chocolate chip cone, find an empty bench, and enjoy the music, the breezes, and the twilight. Free.

Third Friday, Salisbury Main Street. Downtown merchants, artists, and restaurants team up to present an evening of outdoor entertainment and events. 5-until. www.salisburyarts.com

July 17

The Gospel Shepherds and 100 Voice Choir. Traditional and modern Gospel music filling the air with joy and devotion on the Chestertown green on a summer’s evening. Free. 7-8:30. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Shout “Alleliuah!” www.chestertown.com/events.musicpark

Community Block Party, Denton. Annual celebration of area visual artists at The Foundry, 401 Market St., Denton. Live entertainment, artist reception, artist demonstration. Free. 5-9 PM.

Horse Show to Benefit Talbot County Hospice, Wicomico Equestrian Center, Salisbury. Hunter/jumpers fly over fences and display their equitation at the annual show. Free admission. Proceeds from entry fees and sales to spectators benefit Talbot County Hospice Foundation. 8AM-3PM. 410-829-3056.

July 18

Swamp Canoe Tour, Trap Pond State Park, Laurel. Look for Great Blue Herons, eagles, turtles, and other wildlife during a guided two-hour tour through the park’s waterways. Basic canoe instruction will be given before the paddle. $14 per person. Registration required. No time was listed, but it’s probably morning. Call the park office to register. 302-875-5153.

Romeo and Juliet, Courthouse Green, Denton. The Maryland Shakespeare Festival stages an outdoor performance of the classic tragedy. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Free. 6:30 PM.